The Appleton Area School District Board of Education is meeting 07/24/2023 at 6PM. They have a pretty hefty agenda with a lot of different items. A couple items of note are… They will be receiving a Referendum Update which includes design renderings of some of […]
Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting 07/24/2023 – Will Vote On Resolution To Dedicate Parkland In Southpoint Commerce Park
The Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting 07/24/2023 at 6:15PM. [My understanding is that if the Finance Committee, which meets at 5:30PM, needs a full hour to complete its business, then the Parks and Recreation Committee will meet upon its conclusion even though that will […]
Mayor Woodford Gives Overview Of Budget Process To Common Council – Executive Budget Will Be Presented To Council On October 4
During the Common Council meeting 0n 07/19/2023, Mayor Woodford gave a brief overview of the budget process. They were brief, but I have prepared a complete transcript for download. The budget development process typically kicks off in April when staff starts talking about the budget […]
Finance Committee Meeting 07/24/2023 – Will Vote On Resolution Expressing Thanks For Changes To Shared Revenue, Receive 2022 Audit Report
The Finance Committee is meeting 07/24/2023 at 5:30PM. I would expect the meeting to be on the longer side because they are receiving several presentations. First and foremost, Leah Lasecki with CliftonLarsenAllen will be going over the 2022 Audit and Executive Summary. It looks like […]
Common Council Sends Gold Cross Ambulance Service Agreement Back To Committee, Votes To Approve Design And Placement Of Sexual Assault Survivors Monument In Ellen Kort Peace Park, The Heritage Rezoning And Special Use Permit, Rezoning Of Lawrence University Owned Properties
The Common Council met 07/19/2023. They separated out seven items from the agenda for individuals votes; however, with the exception of the denial of Core’s Lounge’s Class B Beer license application, none of the items generated any discussion, and all of them were passed unanimously, […]
Common Council Votes Unanimously To Deny Beer License Application By Core’s Lounge
The Common Council met 07/19/2023. One of the items that was separated out for an individual vote was the Class B Beer License application for Core’s Lounge. Core’s Lounge had previously had an alcohol license which was revoked after they had accrued over 200 demerit […]
Two Resolutions Introduced At 07/19/2023 Common Council Meeting – One Resolution Would Thank Legislators And Governor For Passing Act 12, Other Resolution Would Dedicate Public Land In Southpoint Commerce Park For Parkland, Trail, And Trailhead
During the 07/19/2023 Common Council meeting, two resolutions were submitted. Resolution 7-R-23, the Local government Funding Legislation Resolution Expressing Support For Wisconsin Act 12, was authored by Alderperson Vered Meltzer (District 2) and Chris Croatt (District 14). If passed as written, it would impact city […]
Board Of Zoning Appeals Grants Variance For 6-Foot Tall Fence In Front Yard Of Cherokee Drive Residence
The Board of Zoning Appeals met 07/17/2023. One of the requests they deliberated on was for a variance to allow a 6-foot-tall fence to be built in the front yard of a residence on Cherokee Drive even though the Municipal Code only allowed 3-foot-tall fences […]
Mayor Woodford To Present Two Mayoral Proclamations At 07/19/2023 Common Council Meeting – Childrens Week And Parks And Recreation Month
During the Common Council meeting tonight, 07/19/2023, Mayor Woodford will be presenting two mayoral proclamations. With the first he proclaims July 23 – July 29, 2023, to be Children’s Week in Appleton and urges “all citizens to support efforts and attend events to celebrate the […]
Common Council Meeting 07/19/2023 – Will Vote On TIF 13, Core’s Lounge Alcohol License, Memorial In Ellen Kort Peace Park, Health Department Changes, Gold Cross Ambulance Service Agreement
The Common Council is meeting 07/19/2023 at 7PM. It’s been a few weeks since the last Council meeting which was on 06/21/2023. Since that time, there have been two weeks of committee meetings so there are more items than usual on the agenda. Mayor Woodford […]