Finance And Utilities Committees To Hold Joint Session On 06/01/2022 – Will Vote On Resolution Reallocating $6 Million In ARPA Funds To Replace Undersized Water Mains

The Finance Committee and the Utilities Committee will be holding a joint special session on 06/01/2022 at 6PM. They will be taking up Resolution 5-R-22, the Water Main Resolution. This was introduced by Alderperson Chad Doran (District 15) and, if approved, would reallocate $6 million […]

Municipal Services Votes Again To Deny Soldier’s Square Resolution After Determining Denial Won’t Interfere With Private Group’s Ability To Bring Future Plan Forward

The Municipal Services Committee met 05/23/2022. One of the items they took up was the Soldier’s Square Resolution. The committee had previously voted to recommend the resolution be denied, but after it went to the full Council Alderperson Alex Schultz (District 9) requested it be […]

Municipal Services Committee Meeting 05/23/2022 – Will Receive Presentation On Transportation Utility Study, Vote On Referred-back Soldier’s Square Resolution

The Municipal Services Committee is meeting 05/23/2022 at 4:30PM. Although not an action item, the committee will be receiving a presentation from Elhers/reSmith on the Transportation Utility study. The committee will also discuss creating a transportation utility and next steps. The committee last received an […]

Special Meetings Of The Finance And Utilities Committees Scheduled Ahead of 05/18/2022 Common Council Meeting

On 05/18/2022 ahead of the Common Council meeting at 7PM, there will be two special committee meetings. At 6:30PM the Finance Committee will meet to lock in the interest rates for the $15,530,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes and the $11,460,000 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds that […]

Safety And Licensing Committee Determined Excessive Vehicle Noise Resolution Is Unnecessary – Expresses Optimism At Steps Police Department Is Taking To Tackle Vehicle Noise

The Safety and Licensing Committee met 05/11/2022 and took up Resolution 14-R-21, the Excessive Vehicle Noise Resolution. This had been discussed in September of 2021 at which time the committee voted to hold the resolution to give staff time to research the issues further. Per […]

Two Resolutions Introduced During 04/20/2022 Common Council Meeting – Water Main Resolution and Soldier’s Square Resolution

Two resolutions were introduced during the 04/20/2022 Common Council meeting. Resolution #5-R-22 Water Main Resolution was submitted by Alderperson Chad Doran (District 15). It notes that the City of Appleton is borrowing for roughly 80% of annual road projects and experienced a near record amount […]

Special Council Session To Discuss Anti-Pipeline Resolution Cancelled Due To Lack Of Quorum; Resolution May Be Withdrawn

The Common Council had been scheduled to hold a special session on 03/17/2022 to discuss and vote on Resolution 4-R-22 the Resolution on Clean Water and Treaty Rights. That special session was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum, and Mayor Woodford had indicated […]

Common Council Approves Resolution 2-R-22 Which Includes Funding For A Comprehensive IT Analysis And A Pedestrian Safety Study

The Common Council met 03/16/2022 and took up Resolution 2-R-22 the Resolution to Improve Communication, Technology, And Pedestrian Safety. This resolution was amended during the Finance Committee meeting to reflect the recommendations of staff. Those recommendations were: Allocate $75,000 to hire a consultant to provide […]

Common Council Approves Resolution Making “No Mow May” A Permanent Part Of Municipal Code, Allows Early Enforcement Against Abandoned Or Unoccupied Properties, Makes No Changes To Lawn Height Requirements

The Common Council met 03/16/2022 and took up Resolution #3-R-22 regarding Municipal Code Chapter 12, Article III, Weeds and Wild Growth (i.e., the “No Mow May” resolution.) They amended it several times and then voted to approve it, permanently ensconcing No Mow May in the […]