The Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting 04/24/2023 at 6:30PM. They will be electing a vice-chair, designating a contact person, and setting the meeting date and time. Additionally, they will be receiving updates on Lundgaard Park and dance studios for the Parks and Recreation programing. […]
Common Council Votes 11-3 To Uphold No Mow May
The Common Council met 04/19/2023. The item which took up the largest part of the meeting was the discussion and vote on Resolution 2-R-23, the Resolution To Eliminate No Mow May. This resolution was discussed extensively at the 04/10/2023 Municipal Services Committee meeting during which […]
Finance Committee Meeting 04/24/2023 – Will Vote On Northland Mall Rental Space, Adding Additional Space In City Center, Approving Agreement With Goodwill To Fund Upgrades To Miracle Field In Memorial Park
The Finance Committee is meeting 04/24/2023 at 5:30PM. They will be taking care of some housekeeping items associated with the start of the new Council year including electing a vice-chair and electing members to serve on various boards. There are also 5 non-housing keeping action […]
Municipal Services Committee Meeting 04/24/2023 – Will Take Up Street Light Installation Policy Resolution, Receive Withdrawal Of Anti- Pesticide, Herbicide, And Fertilizer Resolution
The Municipal Services Committee is meeting 04/24/2023 at 4:30PM. They have two housekeeping action items which are to elect a vice chair and a member to serve on the Central Equipment Agency Board. They will also be taking up two non-housekeeping action items. The first […]
Alderperson Denise Fenton Gives Last Invocation Under Old Common Council Rules – Highlights Earth Day And Appleton’s History Of Environmental Stewardship
During the 04/19/2023 Common Council organizational meeting, the Council voted to change how invocations will be given. Going forward, instead of having individual alderpersons choosing their own statements to make, the invocation will consist of the following set phrase: “We gather together to listen and […]
Two Resolutions Introduced At 04/19/2023 Common Council Meeting – One Would Have Staff Re-Examine City Street Light Policy, Other Would Have Ellen Kort Peace Park Left Unmowed During May
Two resolutions were introduced at the 04/19/2023 Common Council meeting. Alderperson Nate Wolff (District 12) was the primary sponsor for both of them. Resolution 3-R-23 notes that the City of Appleton leases over 90% of the streetlights in the city at a cost of over […]
Common Council Reelects Katie Van Zeeland As President, Elects Kristin Alfheim As Vice President, Approves Mayor Woodford’s Recommended Committee Assignments
The Common Council held its formal organizational meeting 04/19/2023 at 6PM ahead of the regular meeting of the Common Council. During the organizational meeting they voted for the Council President and Vice-President for the upcoming year, elected the Council representative to serve on the City […]
Human Resources And Information Technology Committee Receives April Recruitment Status Update – Discusses Unfilled HVAC Technician Position, Bus Driver Openings
The Human Resources and Information Technology Committee met 04/12/2023. After voting to approve the proposed reorganization of the Public Works and Community and Economic Development Departments, the committee then received a recruitment status update. A few items from the report were highlighted. A transcript of […]
Library Board Receives Building Project Update – Staff Hoping To Get Final Approval For New Bids Before Independence Day Holiday
The Library Board met 04/18/2023. They received a brief update to the Library Building Project which included a tentative timeframe for when the bids would be opened and approved by the Common Council. I’ve prepared a transcript of the discussion for download: SOM is busy […]
Common Council Meeting 04/19/2023 – Will Vote On Resolution To Eliminate No Mow May
The Common Council is holding its regular meeting on 04/19/2023 at 7PM after the formal organizational meeting at 6PM. Mayor Woodford will be presenting a new appointment to the Appleton Housing Authority. He is recommending the appointment of Cathy Spears a former Appleton alderperson, the […]