The Human Resources and Information Technology Committee met 04/12/2023. The one action item on the agenda was a request to approve a reorganization of the Community and Economic Development and Public Works Departments. Essentially, city staff was requesting that they be able to do two […]
Staff Report Regarding Anti- Pesticide, Herbicide, And Fertilizer Resolution Is Released – Reveals Widespread Legal And Practical Issues With Resolution
Resolution 1-R-23, the anti- pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer resolution was introduced on 02/15/2023. The resolution was authored by Alderperson Israel Del Toro (District 4) and co-sponsored by Alderpersons Vered Meltzer (District 2), Denise Fenton (District 6), Alex Schultz (District 9), and Nate Wolff (District 12). […]
Community And Economic Development Committee Receives Appleton Housing Overview – Discusses Need To Increase Housing Stock, Expresses Interest In Townhomes, Asks To Investigate Impact Airbnbs Are Having On Local Housing Availability
The Community and Economic Development Committee met 04/12/2023. Most of the meeting was taken up with an Appleton Housing Overview in which Community and Economic Development Director Kara Homan and City Planner Jessica Titel talked about the overall housing situation in Appleton and the surrounding […]
Common Council Holding Organizational Meetings On 04/18/2023 and 04/19/2023 – Will Consider 10 Potential Rules Changes
The Common Council is holding an informal organizational meeting at 04/18/2023 at 6PM and then a formal organizational meeting the next day, 04/19/2023 at 6PM. The informal organizational meeting is an opportunity for the Council members to review the Council Rules and make changes for […]
Library Board Meeting 04/18/2023 – Will Receive Trustee Development Training Regarding “Intellectual Freedom”
The Library Board is meeting 04/18/2023 at 3PM. The three action items on the agenda are (a) approve the March bill register, (b) approve the City of Appleton’s updated Conditions of Employment Policy, and (c) approve the report from the Library Board’s Personnel and Policy […]
After Much Effort, Alderperson Del Toro’s “No Mow May” Slide Presentation Is Located And Made Available To The Public In Unredacted Form
I have finally obtained a copy of the slide presentation that Alderperson Israel Del Toro (District 4) gave during the 04/10/2023 Municipal Services Committee meeting. This was the information he used to present support for the benefits of No Mow May and to respond to […]
Appleton Redevelopment Authority Discusses Contamination In Monitoring Well By Valley Transit Site, Steps Needed To Gain DNR Approval To Move Forward With Site Development
The Appleton Redevelopment Authority met 04/12/2023. One of the information items they received was an update on the environmental remediation efforts at 222 N Oneida Street. I’ve prepared a complete transcript of the discussion for download. Last year, the Appleton Redevelopment Authority approved an agreement […]
Parks And Recreation Committee Approves Irish Fest Special Event At Jones Park, Updates To Athletic Facilities Rental And Fee Schedule Policy
The Parks and Recreation Committee met 04/10/2023. They had two action items on the agenda which were (1) to approve a request for Irish Fest of the Fox Cities to hold a private ticketed event in Jones Park on September 15-16, 2023 and (2) to […]
Municipal Services Committee Votes 4-1 To Deny Resolution To Eliminate No Mow May
[Update 04/15/2023: Alderperson Del Toro’s presentation included slides that were originally not attached to the minutes of the meeting. I have, however, now obtained those slides and am including them for those who wish to review his visual presentation. You can read more about the […]
Human Resources And Information Technology Committee Meeting 04/12/2023 – Will Vote On Reorganization Of Public Works And Community And Economic Development Departments
The Human Resources and Information Technology Committee is meeting this evening, 04/12/2023, at 6:30PM. They have one action item on the agenda which is a request to approve the Community and Economic Development/Public Works reorganization. The committee will also be receiving a recruitment status report. […]