During the 11/15/2023 Common Council meeting, Alderperson Chad Doran (District 15) submitted three resolutions. Resolution 12-R-23 the Resolution to Close Whitman Yard Waste Site, would, as the name suggests, result in the closure of the Whitman Street yard waste site. Yard waste operations would continue […]
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Common Council Votes 13-0 To Keep Alderperson Salary Unchanged For 2025 Term – Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland Provides Info Packet With Salary Comparisons And Inflation Information With The Hope Of Prompting More Robust Conversation Next Year
The Common Council met 11/15/2023. The meeting was on the shorter side at only 30 minutes, about half of it was taken up with a reconsideration of Alderperson salaries for the 2025 aldermanic term. The Council ended up voting 13-0 to approve no increase or […]
Common Council Meeting 11/15/2023 – Will Vote On Recommendation To Opt Out Of PFAS Class Action Settlement, St Therese Rezoning Request, Potentially Take Second Vote On Aldermanic Salaries For 2025
The Common Council is meeting 11/15/2023 at 7PM. There aren’t a lot of items on the agenda, and it’s hard to know exactly what may be separated out for an individual vote. One of the items that resulted in a lot of discussion at the […]
Common Council Meeting 11/08/2023 – Will Vote On 2024 Budget, Possibly Reconsider 2025 Aldermanic Salaries
The Common Council is meeting 11/08/2023 at 6PM. They will be voting on and adopting the 2024 Executive Budget. There are several proposed amendments that they will be considering. Alderperson Chad Doran (District 15) would like to add $8,000 to the Police Department budget for […]
Common Council Fails To Make Changes To Aldermanic Salary For 2025 Term – Alderperson Denise Fenton Indicates She Will Ask To Reconsider Item At 11/08/2023 Council Meeting
The Common Council met 11/01/2023. Almost an hour of the meeting was spent discussing and voting on the aldermanic salary for the 2025 term. Due to state statute, the Council has to set compensation for alderpersons prior to December 1st, 2 years ahead of time. […]
Bartender License Applicant Police Department Recommended For Denial Has License Approved After Providing Documentation Showing Evidence Of Her Rehabilitation
[Update 04-16-2024: Since this meeting, Katie has been charged with felony Possession of Cocaine, misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct, misdemeanor Criminal Damage to Property, and felony Bail Jumping. She has also had eviction proceedings opened against her. These cases are all ongoing, […]
Common Council Approves Free Meter Parking In Downtown Appleton On Small Business Saturday 11/25/2023
The Common Council met 11/01/2023. One of the items they separated out for an individual vote was the request from Appleton Downtown Inc. for free ramp and meter parking in downtown Appleton on Small Business Saturday, 11/25/2023. ADI had initially requested both free ramp and […]
Common Council Meeting 11/01/2023 – Will Vote On Free Parking For Small Business Saturday, Alderperson Salary For 2025 Term
The Common Council is meeting 11/01/2023 at 7PM. Mayor Woodford will be presenting a slate of mayoral proclamations and making one appointment to the Appleton Public Art Committee. Of course, we don’t know what if any items will be separated out for individual votes by […]
Common Council Holding Public Hearing On 2024 Budget 11/01/2023
The Common Council will be holding a Public Hearing on the 2024 Proposed Executive Budget on 11/01/2023 at 6PM. This is the opportunity for members of the public to formally comment on the proposed budget. View full meeting details here: https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1121011&GUID=A23E34D7-A2F7-4226-80A0-9DF5F38183A8
Common Council Narrowly Passes Mental Health Awareness And Services Resolution By 8-7 Vote
The Common Council met 10/18/2023. One of the items separated out for an individual vote was the Mental Health Awareness and Services Resolution. This resolution essentially states that Appleton recognizes the importance of mental health and the impact of mental illness, commits to promoting mental […]