The Appleton Public Arts Committee is meeting on 06/05/2024 at 8AM. They have one item on the agenda which is a request from the Appleton Police Department for approval to paint a mural on the east-facing wall of the Police Department’s parking garage. The mural […]
Month: May 2024
Transit Commission Discusses Proposed Cuts To Bus Service Schedule, Move To Van-Based On-Call Service During Off-Peak Hours – Move Prompted By Persistent Lack Of Drivers
The Fox Cities Transit Commission met 05/21/2024. The bulk of the meeting was taken up with a non-action item discussion about proposed bus service scheduling changes. In light of an ongoing, long-term inability to maintain appropriate staffing levels, Valley Transit General Manager Ron McDonald proposed […]
Municipal Services Committee Discusses Future Plans For Bird Scooters – Expresses Desire To Close Municipal Code Loophole That Would Allow Scooters To Operate In The City Even Without A Contract
The Municipal Services Committee met 05/20/2024. The bulk of the meeting was taken up with a discussion about Bird Scooters and the future outlook of electric scooter rider-share programs in the city. This was an informational discussion at which no action was taken and had […]
Board Of Zoning Appeals Approves Variance Allowing Fox Commons Development To Install Multiple Signs With A Cumulative Size Of 581 Square Feet
The Board of Zoning Appeals met 05/20/2024. One of the variances they took up was a requestion from the developers of the Fox Common’s Development to install multiple wall signs along the College Avenue side of the building that had a cumulative size of 581 […]
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Safety And Licensing Meets With Representatives From 3 Businesses Regarding Alcohol License Violations – 2 Other Businesses Refuse To Send Representatives To Speak With The Committee
The Safety and Licensing Committee met 05/22/2024. The first half of the meeting was taking up with public appearances from representatives of establishments that had received demerits for alcohol license violations. There were 5 businesses that were requested to appear before the committee and explain […]
Board Of Zoning Appeals Grants Residential Owner’s Variance Request To Build Garage In Front Yard
The Board of Zoning Appeals met 05/20/2024. One of the items they took up was a variance request from a property owner on Estherbrook Court wanting to build a garage 25 feet from the front property line which was closer to the front property line […]
Finance Committee Approves $2 Million In ARPA Grants For Mental Health, Community Wellness, Early Childhood Development, And Family Support Services
The Finance Committee met 05/20/2024. One of the items they took up was the request to approve ARPA non-profit grant awards of $500,000 for “Mental Health, Community Wellness, and Violence Prevention” services and $1.5 million for “Early Childhood Development, Childcare, and Family Support” services. The […]
Finance Committee Approves Resolution Creating Responsible Bidder Policy – Policy Would Give The City More Ability To Weed Out Substandard Contractors
The Finance Committee met 05/20/2024. One of the items it took up was the resolution to establish a responsible bidder policy. The purpose of such a policy would be to provide the city solid legal standing to reject bids from contractors that are unqualified to […]
Finance Committee Votes 3-2 To Deny Resolution To Increase The Wheel Tax But 6 Alderpersons Express Support For The Proposed Increase
The Finance Committee met 05/20/2024. One of the items they took up was the resolution to raise the wheel tax from $20 per vehicle per year to $30 per vehicle per year. Broadly speaking, the argument in favor of the increase was that the wheel […]