I wanted to provide some additional details regarding Resolution 1-R-23, the anti- pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer resolution. During my discussion with Alderperson Del Toro he repeatedly stated that the resolution was not a ban. When I pointed to the restrictive nature of the rules put […]
Community And Economic Development Committee Meeting 03/22/2023 – Will Vote On Decreased Community Development Block Grant Allocations, Receive 2022 City Growth Report
The Community and Economic Development Committee is meeting 03/22/2023 at 4:30PM. They have one action item which is to approve revised Community Development Block Grant funding for 2023-2024. The amount of money the city was award was $16,253 less than they had expected, so they […]
City Plan Commission Meeting 03/22/2023 – Will Vote On Special Use Permit For Car Sales Lot, Annexation Of Property In Town Of Center
The City Plan Commission is meeting 03/22/2023 at 3:30PM. They have two action items on their agenda. The first is a request to approve a special use permit to allow the Classic Mechanics auto maintenance shop on Northland Avenue to also operate as an automobile […]
Alderpersons Del Toro And Schultz Provide Further Details On Anti- Pesticide, Herbicide, And Fertilizer Resolution
I had an opportunity to communicate with two of the alderpersons associated with Resolution 1-R-23, the anti- pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer resolution. I talked via email with Alderpersons Israel Del Toro (District 4) and Alderperson Alex Schultz (District 9) about the purpose of the resolution, […]
Utilities Committee Meeting 03/21/2023 – Will Vote On Multiple Requests To Purchase Parts And Equipment For Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Utilities Committee is meeting 03/21/2023 at 4:30PM. They will be voting on a number of requests to purchase parts and equipment for the wastewater treatment plant. Additionally, they will be voting on a request to award the Unit R-23 Chemical Root Foaming of Sanitary […]
Fox Cities Transit Commission Meeting 03/21/2023 – Will Vote On 5 Year Tire Leasing Contract
The Fox Cities Transit Commission is meeting 03/21/2023 at 3PM. They have two action items on the agenda, the routine Approval of Payments item, and a requestion to award a 5 year tire leasing contract to Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Valley Transit’s current leasing contract […]
Board Of Zoning Appeals Meeting 03/20/2023 – Will Consider Variance Requests For Chick-fil-A, Community First Sign, Residential Pool, New Tavern On Corner Of Lawe And Pacific
The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting 03/20/2023 at 7:30PM. They will be taking up 4 variance requests. The first is a request from Chick-fil-A. They would like to build a detached accessory structure (canopy and trash enclosure) in the front yard but section 23-43(f)(2)(e) […]
Finance Committee Meeting 03/20/2023 – Will Vote On Request To Reject All Bids For 2023 Water Main Reconstruction Contract Due To Lowest Bid Being $400,000 Higher Than Budgeted For
The Finance Committee is meeting 03/20/2023 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes requests to award the Unit D-23 Sidewalk Construction contract for $293,000 and the Unit E-23 Miscellaneous Concrete and Street Excavation Repairs contract for $473,850. It also includes a request to reject all bids for […]
Municipal Services Committee Meeting 03/20/2023 – Will Vote On Bird Scooters Agreement, College Avenue Lane Reconfiguration, Resolution To Eliminate No Mow May
The Municipal Services Committee is meeting 03/20/2023 at 4:30PM. The agenda is pretty full with three items in particular that may stand out to the public. One is the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Appleton and Bird Rides for an e-scooter program. This […]
CEA Review Committee Meeting 03/20/2023 – Health Officer Requests Second Public Health Nurse Vehicle Due To Increased Nurse Travel Needs Causes By “Exponential Growth” Of Tuberculosis Cases In Appleton
The CEA Review Committee is meeting 03/20/2023 at 3:30PM. They are being asked to approve the addition of a couple vehicles to the CEA fleet, upgrade a truck when it’s replaced next year, and keep a vehicle as a spare after its replacement arrives. One […]