Category: Common Council

Common Council Approves Special Use Permit For New Restaurant At Former San Rocco’s Location After Amending The Permit To Require The Owner Erect A Fence

The Common Council met 04/06/2022. There was only one item separated out for an individual vote. It was not one that I would have expected but was for Item 22-0347, a Special Use Permit #4-22 for restaurant with alcohol sales and service for the property […]

Outgoing Alderperson Joe Martin’s Invocation At 04/06/2022 Common Council Meeting – “Thank you.”

Alderperson Joe Martin of District 4 opted to not seek reelection. The 04/06/2022 Common Council meeting was his last meeting as an alderperson. Mayor Woodford: Tonight’s invocation will be delivered by Alderperson Martin. Alderperson Joe Martin (District 4): Thank you, Mayor. And I’m sure with […]

Common Council Meeting 04/06/2022 – Mayor Will Present 2022 Sidewalk Poetry Program Winners

The Common Council is meeting 04/06/2022 at 7PM. This will be the last Common Council meeting with the current set of alderpersons serving before the newly elected group of alderpersons is sworn in. In addition to presenting 6 different mayoral proclamations, Mayor Woodford will also […]

Alderperson William Siebers’ Invocation At 03/16/2022 Common Council Meeting – “To those who hear my words tonight, while we are praying for peace, let us also pray for miracles”

I believe this was the article Alderperson Siebers referenced: https://news.yahoo.com/ukrainian-mother-thanks-slovakian-police-083539263.html Mayor Woodford: Tonight’s invocation will be delivered by Alderperson Siebers. Alderperson William Siebers (District 1): Thank you, Your Honor. When Mary sent out the invitation to do the invocation for tonight’s meeting, I quickly accepted […]

Special Council Session To Discuss Anti-Pipeline Resolution Cancelled Due To Lack Of Quorum; Resolution May Be Withdrawn

The Common Council had been scheduled to hold a special session on 03/17/2022 to discuss and vote on Resolution 4-R-22 the Resolution on Clean Water and Treaty Rights. That special session was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum, and Mayor Woodford had indicated […]

Common Council Approves Resolution 2-R-22 Which Includes Funding For A Comprehensive IT Analysis And A Pedestrian Safety Study

The Common Council met 03/16/2022 and took up Resolution 2-R-22 the Resolution to Improve Communication, Technology, And Pedestrian Safety. This resolution was amended during the Finance Committee meeting to reflect the recommendations of staff. Those recommendations were: Allocate $75,000 to hire a consultant to provide […]

Common Council Approves $250,000 In ARPA Grants To Mental Health Providers And Community Events Organizations

The Common Council met 03/16/2022. One of the items that they took up was the allocation of $250,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to various organizations that provide mental health services as well as to Appleton Downtown Inc for services to the local […]

Common Council Approves Resolution Making “No Mow May” A Permanent Part Of Municipal Code, Allows Early Enforcement Against Abandoned Or Unoccupied Properties, Makes No Changes To Lawn Height Requirements

The Common Council met 03/16/2022 and took up Resolution #3-R-22 regarding Municipal Code Chapter 12, Article III, Weeds and Wild Growth (i.e., the “No Mow May” resolution.) They amended it several times and then voted to approve it, permanently ensconcing No Mow May in the […]

Common Council Holding Special Session 03/17/2022 – Will Discuss And Vote On Anti-Pipeline Resolution

The Common Council is holding a special session on 03/17/2022 at 5:30PM. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and vote on Resolution 4-R-22 the Resolution on Clean Water And Treaty Rights. This resolution was sponsored by Alderpersons Vered Meltzer (District 2), Alex Schultz […]