Year: 2023

Alderpersons Del Toro, Meltzer, Fenton, Schultz, And Wolff Introduce Resolution That Would Ban The Use Of Chemical Fertilizer And Pesticides On Properties Smaller Than 5 Acres Within The City Of Appleton

During the 02/15/2023 Common Council meeting, the first resolution of 2023 was introduced. Resolution 1-R-23, entitled “On The Adoption of Language To Control The Unintended Misuse or and Overuse of Pesticides, Herbicides and Fertilizers or Public Property” was submitted by Alderpersons Israel Del Toro (District […]

Safety And Licensing Committee Meeting 02/22/2023 – Will Have Public Appearance Regarding Bar’s Demerit Point Violation, Vote On Two Liquor License Action Items

The Safety and Licensing Committee is meeting 02/22/2023 at 5:30PM. They have one public appearance with is regarding Chadwick’s Bar demerit point violation. [My most favorite parts of committee meetings are variance requests and appeals of things like fines, fees, and denials. I’m hoping this […]

Board Of Zoning Appeals Meeting 02/20/2023 – Will Consider 3 Variances Requests Related To Accessory Dwelling Units

The Board of Zoning Appeals is holding their first meeting of 2023 on 02/20/2023 at 7:30PM. They will be voting on three variance requests, all three of which are related to accessory dwelling units. The first request is from a property owner who would like […]

Finance Committee Meeting 02/20/2023 – Will Vote On Vosters Park Redevelopment Contract, Request By Business To Refund Tax Overpayment

The Finance Committee is meeting 02/20/2023 at 5:30PM. They will be voting on a couple items that will also be coming before the Transit Commission: (1) the request to approve the acceptance of $3.4 million in ARPA and Coronavirus relief grants and (2) the request […]

Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting 02/20/2023 – Will Receive 2022 Annual Reports For Recreation Division, Grounds Division, And Reid Golf Course

The Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting 02/20/2023 at 6:30PM. There are no action items on the agenda, but the committee will be receiving three 2022 annual reports, one from the Recreation Division, one of the Grounds Division, and one from Reid Golf Course. View […]

Municipal Services Committee Meeting 02/20/2023 – Will Receive Update On College Avenue Lane Reconfiguration Proposal, Vote On 2 Year Bird E-Scooter Agreement

The Municipal Services Committee is meeting 02/20/2023 at 4:30PM. There are a couple items that may be of particular interest to the public: an update on the College Avenue lane reconfiguration proposal and a request to enter into an agreement to allow the Bird E-scooters […]

Transit Commission Meeting 02/20/2022 – Will Vote On Contract For Phase 1 Of Whitman Avenue Remodeling Project, Approve Request To Seek Federal And Local Funding For Phase 2

The Fox Cities Transit Commission is meeting 02/20/2023 at 3PM. They have three action items on the agenda. One is a request to approve the acceptance of $3.4 million in ARPA grants and $32,000 in Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act grants. Per the […]

Alderperson Fenton’s Invocation At 02/15/2023 Common Council Meeting – “Local government is the easiest place to make your voice heard.”

Mayor Woodford: Tonight’s invocation will be offered by Alder Fenton. Alderperson Denise Fenton (District 6): Thank you, and happy National Wisconsin Day to those who celebrate. Last Sunday…. Mayor Woodford: Move your mic a little closer. Alderperson Fenton: Better? Last Sunday, I watched the Super […]