Common Council Meeting 08/02/2023 – Will Vote On Appleton Conservancy Resolution, Resolution Expressing Both Gratitude And Criticism For The Passage Of Act 12

The Common Council is meeting 08/02/2023 at 7PM. In addition to two mayoral proclamations, Business Presented By The Mayor will include recognition for the work of two organizations toward the passage of the Shared Revenue Bill. He will also give a property revaluation overview. Action […]

Community And Economic Development Committee Unanimously Approves Appleton Conservancy Resolution – Deputy Director Kress Confirms Funds Generated By TIF District 13 Can Go Toward Park Development

The Community and Economic Development Committee met 07/26/2023. One of the items they took up was Resolution 8-R-23 which would create the Appleton Conservancy Park in Southpoint Commerce Park and would dedicate city-owned land in Southpoint Commerce Park for parkland, trailhead, and trail. Alderperson Katie […]

Finance Committee Votes 3-2 To Amend Resolution Expressing Support For Wisconsin Act 12 To Remove Names Of Individual Legislative Representatives, Insert Concerns Over Some Aspects Of Act 12

The Finance Committee met 07/24/2023. Beyond receiving a presentation on the 2022 Audit, they discussed and voted on Resolution 7-R-23 which expressed support for Wisconsin Act 12. The resolution as originally submitted, thanked, without caveat, a number of politicians for passing Act 12 which increased […]

Parks And Recreation Committee Votes Unanimously To Approve Appleton Conservancy Resolution – Alderperson Siebers Warns Of Future Increased Staffing Costs Associated With Expanding Appleton Park System

The Parks and Recreation Committee met 07/24/2023. The one action item they took up was Resolution 8-R-23 to create Appleton Conservancy Park and dedicate city-owned land in Southpoint Commerce Park for trail, trailhead, and parkland. Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland (District 5) who authored the resolution […]

Community And Economic Development Committee Meeting 07/26/2023 – Will Vote On Variance From F Street Development For Recently Purchased In Southpoint Commerce Park, Deadline Extension For Central Park Development, Appleton Conservancy Resolution

The Community and Economic Development Committee is meeting 07/26/2023 at 6:30PM. They have three action items on the agenda. The first is a request to approve a variance to the Deed Restrictions and Covenants in Southpoint Commerce Park to allow Hayden Properties/F Street Development to […]

City Plan Commission Meeting 07/26/2023 – Will Vote On Plat Number 4 In Southpoint Commerce Park, Resolution To Dedicate Land For Park And Trail In Southpoint Commerce Park

The City Plan Commission is meeting 07/26/2023 at 3:30PM. The commission will be taking up two items. The first is a request to approve Plat Number 4 in Southpoint Commerce Park. The second is Resolution 8-R-23 which would dedicate city-owned land in Southpoint Commerce Park […]

Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting 07/24/2023 – Will Vote On Resolution To Dedicate Parkland In Southpoint Commerce Park

The Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting 07/24/2023 at 6:15PM. [My understanding is that if the Finance Committee, which meets at 5:30PM, needs a full hour to complete its business, then the Parks and Recreation Committee will meet upon its conclusion even though that will […]

Finance Committee Meeting 07/24/2023 – Will Vote On Resolution Expressing Thanks For Changes To Shared Revenue, Receive 2022 Audit Report

The Finance Committee is meeting 07/24/2023 at 5:30PM. I would expect the meeting to be on the longer side because they are receiving several presentations. First and foremost, Leah Lasecki with CliftonLarsenAllen will be going over the 2022 Audit and Executive Summary. It looks like […]

Two Resolutions Introduced At 07/19/2023 Common Council Meeting – One Resolution Would Thank Legislators And Governor For Passing Act 12, Other Resolution Would Dedicate Public Land In Southpoint Commerce Park For Parkland, Trail, And Trailhead

During the 07/19/2023 Common Council meeting, two resolutions were submitted. Resolution 7-R-23, the Local government Funding Legislation Resolution Expressing Support For Wisconsin Act 12, was authored by Alderperson Vered Meltzer (District 2) and Chris Croatt (District 14). If passed as written, it would impact city […]

After Restoring Original Language To Resolution Calling For Appleton To Join Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition, Common Council Votes 13-2 To Approve Resolution

The Common Council met 06/21/2023. One of the items they separated out for an individual vote was Resolution 5-R-23, the resolution for Appleton to join the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC). During the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting where this resolution was initially reviewed […]