The Department Of Public Works is running a survey on parking conditions in Appleton. While much of the survey pertains to parking in downtown specifically, there are some questions about parking within the city overall. This survey would provide an option for residents to provide […]
Category: Public Works
City To Prioritize Single-Sided Street Parking – Oklahoma Street Reconstruction Design Demonstrates Practical Implications Of New Complete Streets Design Standards
The proposed design for the Oklahoma Street reconstruction project has resulted in a lot of pushback from neighborhood residents and has also revealed some of the practical implications of the city’s new Complete Streets design standards that were approved by the Common Council in April […]
Director Of Public Works Danielle Block Submits Resignation – Will Take Position With Village Of Kimberly
Appleton’s Department of Public Works Director Danielle Block has submitted her resignation and will be taking a position with the Village of Kimberly. The Post Crescent has published an article about it.
Where Is The City At With Funding For Infrastructure Maintenance? – 8 Alderpersons And The Mayor Weigh In
Back in December of 2022, the Common Council voted to approve Resolution 12-R-22. In its original form, this resolution would have eliminated the aldermanic parking pass benefit, currently valued at $480 annually per alderperson, and reallocated the $7,200 in total funds to the Public Works […]
Fall Leaf Collection Begins 10/10/2022 – New Collection Rules Will Be In Place, City Will Be Piloting The Vacuum Truck In Select Areas
Fall leaf collection starts the week of 10/09/2022. This will be the first season with new collection rules, and the city will also be rolling out the vacuum truck in certain areas as well.
Bulky Overflow Collection Ending Today; Will Resume April 2023
This is the first year the new bulky overflow collection rules have been implemented and, as of today (09/30/2022) bulky overflow collection will cease until April of 2023 as city workers focus on leaf collection and snow removal. [The screenshot below was from 2 weeks […]
Bird Inc Double Checks Geofencing After Scooters Found In No-Ride And No-Park Zones
This is just a reminder that the Bird e-scooter program is in its second trial year. If you have any questions or notice any problems, you should feel free to contact the Department of Public Works with those questions or concerns. I just reached out […]
Director Of Public Works Provides More Details On AquaHawk Water Usage Monitoring System And City’s Water Leak Policy
I have some follow-up information on the AquaHawk water usage monitoring service that is available to City of Appleton utility customers. Director of Public Works Paula Vandehey was helpful enough to answer the questions I had about the AquaHawk service and the city’s Water Leak […]