The Common Council met 06/05/2024. One of the items they separated out for an individual vote was the resolution to increase the wheel tax by $10, bringing it from $20 a year per vehicle to $30 a year. The Finance Committee had recommended the resolution […]
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Alderpersons Croatt And Hayden Introduce Resolution To Eliminate No Mow May
During the Common Council meeting on 06/05/2024 one resolution was submitted. Signed by Alderpersons Chris Croatt (District 14) and Patrick Hayden (District 7) Resolution 7-R-24 would eliminate No Mow May in the City of Appleton. The basis for this action as set forth in the […]
Common Council Meeting 06/05/2024 – Will Vote On $2 Million In ARPA Grants, Resolution Increasing Wheel Tax, Resolution Establishing Responsible Bidder Policy
The Common Council is meeting 06/05/2024 at 7PM. I would not be surprised if this was one of the Council’s longer meetings because there are a few items on the agenda that generated discussion at the committee level. Resolution 5-R-24 would increase the wheel tax […]
Alderperson Kristin Alfheim’s Invocation At 05/15/2024 Common Council Meeting – Uses Pre-Written Invocation
Alderperson Kristin Alfheim (District 11) gave the invocation at the 05/15/2024 Common Council meeting. Although the Council recently updated its rules to allow alderpersons to write their own invocations within certain parameters, Alderperson Alfheim opted to use the pre-written invocation the Council had been using […]
Common Council Approves Sole Source Purchase Of Water Main Leak Detection Monitoring System
The Common Council met 05/15/2024. One of the items that was separated out for an individual vote was the request from the Public Works Department to award a sole source contract to Badger Meter Syrinix for a leak monitoring system to be used to monitor […]
Common Council Votes Down Resolution That Would Have Allowed On-Street Overnight Parking – Alderperson Siebers Indicates He Will Continue To Work On Finding Solutions
The Common Council met 05/15/2025. One of the items they separated out and took up individuals was Resolution 11-R-23 regarding allowing overnight on street parking. It ended up being voted down by a vote of 8-4. The resolution was prompted by parking issues experienced by […]
Alderpersons Fenton, Smith, And Van Zeeland Introduce Resolution Setting Responsible Bidder Policy For City Of Appleton
During the 05/15/2024 Common Council meeting one resolution was introduced. If passed as written, Resolution 6-R-24 would establish a responsible bidder policy for the City of Appleton. It was submitted by Alderpersons Denise Fenton (District 6), Martyn Smith (District 4), and Katie Van Zeeland. The […]
Common Council Meeting 05/15/2024 – Will Mark Fifth Anniversary Of AFD Fire Fighter Mitch Lundgaard’s Murder, Vote On Overnight On-Street Parking Resolution
The Common Council is meeting 05/15/2024 at 7PM. The mayor’s business portion of the agenda is somewhat heavy. Not only will Mayor Woodford be presenting 5 mayoral proclamations, but he will also be presenting the Appleton Police Department Civilian Community Service Award to Caleb Daguanno […]
Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim’s Invocation At 05/01/2024 Common Council Meeting – “Gracious God, help us to always remember that being a member of the majority doesn’t necessarily make us right, just part of a group that thinks alike.”
In 2023, the Common Council had voted to eliminate free form invocations and rather have a set script to serve as the invocation before Council meetings. This year, during their organizational meeting, they voted to change that rule and allow alderpersons to “have the option […]
Common Council Approves Special Use Permit For Tavern On Badger Avenue, New Roadway Design Parameters For Emerald Valley Subdivision, Parklet Placement By Library
The Common Council met 05/01/2024. In addition to the Bartender/Operator License for Miguel and the premise amendment for OB’s Brau Haus, the Council separated out three additional items for individual votes. Those three items were: None of the items generated much discussion and all three […]