The Central Equipment Agency Review Committee is meeting 06/12/2023 at 4PM. They will be voting on two action items. The first is a request to purchase a fire truck via sole source and order it prior to 07/15/2023. The Fire Department wants to order from […]
Two Resolutions Introduced At 06/07/2023 Common Council Meeting – First Asks For City To Join Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition, Second Would Require Creation Of City Ordinance Requiring “Bird-Safe” Glass
Two resolutions were introduced during the Common Council meeting on 06/07/2023. Resolution 5-R-23, the resolution regarding joining the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC) points to the City of Appleton’s history of focusing on environmentalism issues and would require the city to officially join the […]
Common Council Votes Unanimously To Approve Terrace Occupancy Permit For Fence, Uphold Denial Of Smoshfest Special Event Permit
The Common Council met 06/07/2023. The main item they discussed was the request to approve a development agreement for Fox Commons, a proposed mixed-use development that will be housed in City Center, which the Council approved unanimously. The Council did also separate out for individual […]
Common Council Votes Unanimously To Approve Fox Commons Development Agreement For City Center Building – Project Would Include Housing For 190 Lawrence Students, 35,000 Square Foot Space For Mosaic Family Health Clinic
The Common Council met 06/07/2023. Probably the item of most interest to the public during that meeting was the request to approve a development agreement to redevelop City Center into a mixed-use facility called Fox Commons. Lawrence University, Mosaic Family Health, and Prevea Health would […]
Photos Of Lawrence-Owned Houses Near City Park – University Seems To Be Having Issues Maintaining Wood Siding And Accents
As discussed during a Community Conversation on 06/01/2023, Lawrence University is planning to demolish the university owned house at 128 N Union Street. One of the concerns brought up by residents during that meeting was the poor condition of some of the other Lawrence-owned houses […]
Common Council Meeting 06/07/2023 – Will Vote On Fox Commons Development Agreement Including $4.4 Million In TIF Payments, Major Aspects Of Project Still Not Known
The Common Council is meeting 06/07/2023 at 7PM. When I posted the agenda on Monday, I said the action items all looked routine and it was hard to guess which would be separated out for an individual vote. I completely overlooked the Fox Commons Development […]
Finance Committee Approved Budget Amendment For Vehicle Purchase, 2023 Masonry Repairs Contract, $3 Million Cash Advance From Stormwater Utility Fund To Wastewater Utility Fund
The Finance Committee met 05/22/2023. They took up three action items and were over and done in under 5 minutes. I’ve prepared a transcript of the discussion for download. The first item was a request to approve a 2023 Budget Amendment of $22,040 to record […]
Common Council Meeting 06/07/2023 – Mayor Woodford Will Introduce New Communications Manager, Talk About Library Project Bid Opening Process
The Common Council is meeting 06/07/2023 at 7PM. This is the only committee/Council meeting taking place this week. The action items all look pretty routine, and it’s hard to guess what if any of them will be separated out for individual votes. Mayor Woodford will […]
Human Resources And Information Technology Committee Approves Slight Compensation Increase For Police Lieutenants And Captains Who Pick Up Additional Duties, Reviews Change To Fringe Benefit Policy, Receives Update On Recruitment Efforts For Various Open Positions
The Human Resources and Information Technology Committee met 05/24/2023. The meeting was on the shorter side at only 15 minutes, and they had only one action item and then a couple information items. I’ve prepared a complete transcript of the meeting for download. The action […]
Lawrence Holds Community Conversation Regarding Planned Demolition Of Union Street House – Lawrence President Does Not Explain Why Property Was Not Maintained But Says “I Have No Intention Of Turning That Land Into A Parking Lot.”
Lawrence University held a community conversation on 06/01/2023 regarding the house at 128 Union Street. The Lawrence owned house has fallen into such disrepair that it has been deemed a fire and safety hazard and the university is planning to demolish it. Currently, that process […]