Tag: Common Council

Items related to the Appleton Common Council

Alderperson Nate Wolff’s Invocation At 06/05/2024 Common Council Meeting – “Let’s embrace and uplift each other as we march towards a more inclusive and loving world.”

Mayor Woodford: Tonight’s invocation will be delivered by Alder Wolff. Alderperson Nate Wolff (District 12): Happy Pride Month. Let us join together in celebrating love, diversity, and acceptance. May this month be a powerful reminder of the importance of equality and the beauty of being […]

Common Council Meeting 06/19/2024 – Will Vote On Wheel Tax Resolution, Pesticide Prohibition Resolution, Proposal To Create Ordinance Banning Short Term Rental Of Scooters In Appleton

The Common Council is meeting 06/19/2024 at 7PM. Last week was a week with full committee meetings so there is a lot on the agenda including two resolutions. They will be taking up the resolution to increase the wheel tax. This resolution was held at […]

Common Council Approves $2 Million In ARPA Grants To Local Non-Profits

The Common Council met 06/05/2024. One of the items separated out for an individual vote was the request to approve $2 million in American Recovery Plan Act grant awards to local non-profits focused on mental health, community wellness, childhood development, and family support. The largest […]

Common Council Votes 12-1 To Approve Responsible Bidder Policy – Alderperson Doran Questions If Policy Will Lead To Higher Project Costs

The Common Council met 06/05/2024. One of the items separated out for an individual vote was the resolution establishing an ordinance for a Responsible Bidder Policy. This policy will lay out the expectations the city has for contractors it works with, covering things such a […]

Common Council Approves Special Use Permit To Establish A Wholesale Facility In Vacant CVS Building On West College Avenue – Alderperson Fenton Expresses Gratitude That Long Empty Building Finally Has An Occupant

The Common Council met 06/05/2024. One of the items separated out for an individual vote was the request to approve a special use permit to establish a wholesale facility at 1800 W College Avenue near the intersection of College and Linwood which is the location […]

Common Council Holds Wheel Tax Resolution For 2 Weeks – Will Take Resolution Back Up At June 19 Meeting

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 […]

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 […]