The Common Council met 04/03/2024. One of the items that was separated out for an individual vote was the request to approve the transfer of $2 million in ARPA funds to the Library Project. There was minimal discussion about this, so there is no need […]
Month: April 2024
Bartender/Operators License For Miguel Referred Back To Safety And Licensing Committee For Further Discussion
The Common Council met 04/03/2024. One of the items that came before them was the bartender/operators license for Miguel. This item was initially recommended for denial by the Police Department but ended up being approved by the Safety and Licensing Committee after they were told […]
Common Council Vote 13-0 With 1 Abstention To Deny Bartender/Operator License For Isaiah
The Common Council met 04/03/2024. One of the items they separated out for an individual vote was the recommendation to deny the bartender/operator license for Isaiah. As was discussed at the Safety and Licensing Committee meeting, Isaiah needs the license in order to move into […]
Safety And Licensing Committee Receives 2023 Annual Police Department Report – Discusses Drug Issues, Police Staffing Levels
The Safety and Licensing Committee met 03/27/2024. During that meeting they received the 2023 Annual Report for the Police Department. Police Chief Polly Olson highlighted some of the areas of the report. I’ve prepared a transcript of the discussion for download: There were some questions […]
Finance Committee Approves Budget Amendment Recording $279,800 Donation By Goodwill To Cover Cost Of Replacing Rubberized Surface Of Miracle League Field
The Finance Committee met 03/25/2024. One of the items they voted on was the request to approve a 2024 Budget amendment recording a $279,800 donation from Goodwill to cover the cost of replacing the rubberized surface at the Miracle League Field in Memorial Park. I’ve […]
April 2024 Election Results – Martyn Smith Wins District 4 Race, Christopher Croatt To Remain District 14 Alderperson
Here are the election results for the city elections. Martyn Smith will be the new alderperson for District 4 taking over from Israel Del Toro who opted not to seek reelection, and Christopher Croatt will remain the alderperson for District 14. Those were the only […]
Common Council Meeting 04/03/2024 – Will Receive City Of Appleton Brand Guidelines, Say Farewell To Departing Alderpersons
The Common Council is meeting 04/03/2024 at 7PM. Mayor Woodford will be making a number of board and commission appointments. He will also be presenting the City of Appleton brand guidelines. The Common Council will also be saying farewell to the departing alderpersons, both Alderperson […]
Finance Committee Approves 2023-2024 Budget Carryover Appropriations – Discusses Items Related To Housing Task Force Implementation Designed To Improve Communication And Process Flow With Developers
The Finance Committee met 03/25/2024. One of the items they voted on was the request to approve the 2023-2024 budget carryover appropriations. There were two long lists of carryover appropriations which can be downloaded below along with a transcript of the discussion: The only items […]
Finance Committee Approves Memorandums Of Understanding For City Programs Receiving $2.8 Million In ARPA Funds
The Finance Committee met 03/25/2024. One of the items they discussed was the request to approve Memorandums of Understanding for various projects that utilized ARPA funding. The committee had questions about five specific programs: The committee ended up approving the item unanimously. I’ve prepared a […]
Safety And Licensing Committee Approves Creation Of “Open Flame Effect” Permit Category With Lower Permit Fee Than Pyrotechnic Displays
The Safety and Licensing Committee met 03/27/2024. One of the items they took up was the request to update the municipal code to recognize “open flame effects” displays as something separate from fireworks and pyrotechnic displays. This change was made in order to facilitate a […]