The Municipal Services Committee is meeting 01/06/2025 at 4:30PM. They have 4 action items on their agenda all of which appear to be somewhat routine. They have a request to award a $35,000 contract to Westwood Infrastructure for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Ongoing Field […]
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Library Board Receives Updates On Donor Signage, Capital Campaign, Friends’ Plans For 2025
The Library Board met 12/17/2024. They received information on donor signage plans as well as reports from Friends of Appleton Public Library on the Capital Campaign and the Friends’ plans for 2025. I’ve prepared a transcript of the discussion for download: DONOR RECOGNITION: Library Executive […]
Library Board Receives Update On New Appleton Public Library Logo – Design Consultant Hired In June At Cost Of $18,000
The Library Board met 12/17/2024. One of the information items they discussed was the Appleton Public Library Brand Identity update. The library spent $18,000 hiring a company called Showcase Communications to update the library’s logo. I’ve prepared a transcript of the discussion for download: Showcase […]
Alderperson Brad Firkus’ Invocation At 12/18/2024 Common Council Meeting – “May you have a peaceful and happy holidays and peace and love in the new year.”
Mayor Woodford: Please rise for the invocation, which will be delivered by Alder Firkus. Alderperson Brad Firkus (District 3): Thank you, Mayor. Music is one of my favorite parts of this time of year. Christmas music has been a state—a family staple for as long […]
Alderperson Vered Meltzer’s Invocation At 12/04/2024 Common Council Meeting – “When we are the light in someone else’s darkness, our own path forward is illuminated.”
Mayor Woodford: Please rise for the invocation, which will be delivered by Alder Meltzer. Alderperson Vered Meltzer (District 2): As days get shorter and nights get longer, we look forward to the coldest and darkest part of the year. It inspires reflection. When we’re confronted […]
Board Of Zoning Appeals Denies Variance Requests Pertaining To Driveway Extension On Ballard Road – Variance Request Made By Resident In Neighborhood Experiencing Turmoil Due To Property Line Problems
The Board of Zoning Appeals met 12/16/2024. Two of the items they took up were variance requests pertaining to a driveway extension on Ballard Road near Memorial Park. It sounded like the neighborhood is experiencing some kind of issue related to property lines. This has […]
All Things Appleton Closed For Christmas Week
We have a very quiet two weeks ahead of us. Christmas is on Wednesday of this week and New Years is on Wednesday of next week, so there are no scheduled City of Appleton meetings for the next two weeks. Additionally, in contrast to previous […]
Library Board Receives Update On Building Project – Director Rortvedt Indicates They Are Still On Track For An Early 2025 Opening But Does Not Have A Date Yet
The Library Board met 12/17/2024. One of the information items they received was an update on the Library Building Project. I’ve prepared a transcript of the discussion for download: Library Executive Director Colleen Rortvedt told the board that there had been significant progress made on […]
Board Of Zoning Appeals Approve Variance Request From Small Restaurant Owner Allowing Him To Not Have To Provide 5 Off-Street Parking Spots
The Board of Zoning Appeals met 12/16/2024. One of the variance requests they took up was a request for a commercial property on Pacific Street. The new tenant, Patrick, plans to open a 15-per-capacity restaurant in the space. Although the property is zoned commercial, it […]
Common Council Approves Contracts For Water Rate Study Consultant And Strategic Vision Plan Consultant, Discusses And Approves Relocation Order Pertaining To Lawe Street Reconstruction Project
The Common Council met 12/18/2024. They separated 3 items out for individual votes. Those items were the approval of a consultant to conduct a water rate study, the approval of a consultant to update the city’s strategic plan, and the request to approve relocation order […]