Appleton, WI

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is holding a budget workshop to consider approval requests for numerous city department budgets and special revenue funds. The meeting covers operational and capital project funding for a wide range of municipal services.

• Police, Fire, and Public Safety Capital Projects budgets
• Public Works, Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater budgets
• Parks and Recreation and Reid Golf Course budgets
• Information Technology and Facilities Capital Projects budgets
• TIF Districts and Industrial Park Land Fund budgets

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed 2027 Executive Budget & Service Plan. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Public hearing on the 2027 Proposed Executive Budget & Service Plan (26-1433)

Common Council

The Common Council will review proposed increases to noise violation fines and various municipal contracts. The meeting includes decisions on liquor and operator licenses, street naming policies, and a budget transfer for wastewater plant renovations.

• Resolution #14-R-26 to increase noise penalties to $250 for first offense, $400 for second, and $800 for third
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Building R Renovation contract for RJM Construction LLC not to exceed $198,490
• Budget amendment to transfer $100,000 from Wastewater M-K Tunnel Roofing to Building R Renovation
• Renaming of Veterans Park to Memorial Bridge Park
• Approval of Alderperson salaries

Library Board

The Personnel & Policy Committee will conduct the Library Director's end-of-year review. The board will also consider updates to policies regarding the children's area, sensory room, and tobacco use.

• Library Director’s End of Year Review (26-1387)
• Children’s Area Use Policy Updates (26-1389)
• Sensory Room Policy Updates (26-1432)
• Smoking and Tobacco Use Policy Updates (26-1388)

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on repealing and recreating Chapter 17 Subdivisions of the Municipal Code. The body will also consider updates to policies regarding street naming and building addressing.

• Public hearing and request to repeal and recreate Chapter 17 Subdivisions of the Municipal Code
• Request to replace Street Name Standards for New Streets and Street Renaming Procedures with a new Street Naming and Renaming Standards Policy
• Request to repeal and recreate the Building Addressing Policy

The Appleton City Plan Commission approved minutes, recommended approval for a new street naming and renaming policy and a repealed/recreated building addressing policy, and held a public hearing and action item regarding subdivision code changes until the next meeting.

• Approved City Plan Minutes from 10-14-26 (7-0)
• Held public hearing and action item on Chapter 17 Subdivisions amendments until next meeting (7-0)
• Recommended approval to replace street naming/renaming standards with new policy (7-0)
• Recommended approval to repeal and recreate the Building Addressing Policy (7-0)

Human Resources & Information Technology Committee

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will consider a successor labor agreement for Valley Transit employees and adjustments to Alderperson salaries. The body will also review the 2027 IT budget and a recruitment status report.

• Successor Labor Agreement with Teamsters Local Union #662 for Valley Transit Employees (2027-2029)
• Approval of Alderperson Salaries
• 2027 Information Technology Department Budget
• Recruitment Status Report through 10/15/2026

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee recommended approval of the 2026 Alderperson salary adjustment. The committee also reviewed the 2027 Information Technology Department budget and the recruitment status report for the period ending October 15, 2026.

• Recommended approval of Alderperson salary adjustments (3-1)
• Approved minutes from October 14, 2026 (4-0)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will consider funding allocations for the 2027 Program Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The body will also review proposed amendments to the Municipal Code regarding building permits and CDBG policy.

• Proposed text amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 4 Buildings, Sec. 4-69(b) and Sec. 4-141(d)
• Preliminary 2027PY Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Core and City Department Program Funding
• Proposed amendments to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Policy
• Review of the 2027 Community Development Department Budget
• Inspection Division Permit Summary Report ending 9-30-26

The Community Development Committee approved minutes, recommended text amendments to Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code regarding building permits, and recommended approval of the preliminary 2027PY Community Development Block Grant funding and policy amendments. The committee also received and discussed the September 2026 Inspection Division Permit Summary Report and the proposed 2027 Community Development Department Budget.

• Approved minutes from the October 14, 2026 meeting (4-0)
• Amended Chapter 4 Buildings text amendments to take effect January 1, 2027 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Chapter 4 Buildings text amendments as amended (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary 2027PY CDBG Core and City Department Program Funding (4-0)
• Recommended approval of amendments to the CDBG Policy (4-0)

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will vote on a resolution to increase penalties for unnecessary noise, with proposed fines of $250 for a first offense and $500 for a second. The agenda also includes public hearings for four businesses facing demerit point violations and action items for new operator, liquor, and taxi licenses. Information items cover recent alcohol license convictions and a director's report.

• Resolution #14-R-26: Increase penalties for unnecessary noise to $250 (first offense) and $500 (second offense)
• Public hearings for demerit point violations at Appleton Liquor, Flanagan's Stop & Shop, Gypsy's 812 Lounge, and Lombardi's Steakhouse
• Operator's license applications for Brandon B. Renier and Jessica Wells
• Class 'A' Beer and Liquor license application for Northland Mobil at 105 W Northland Ave
• Taxicab/Limousine license application for Evergreen Campsites and Resort

The Appleton Safety and Licensing Committee approved amendments to increase noise violation fines and recommended denial of an operator's license for Jessica Wells while holding another application. The committee also recommended approval for a new alcohol license and a taxicab company license, alongside hearing various demerit point violation appearances.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (4-0)
• Held operator's license application for Brandon B. Renier until December 9th or a special meeting (4-0)
• Recommended denial of operator's license application for Jessica Wells (4-0)
• Amended Resolution #14-R-26 for noise violation penalties to set first offense at $250, second at $400, and third at $800 (3-1)
• Recommended approval of Resolution #14-R-26 as amended regarding unnecessary noise penalties (3-1)
• Recommended approval of Class 'A' Beer and 'Class A' Liquor license for Lami LLC d/b/a Northland Mobil (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Taxicab/Limousine Company license for Evergreen Campsites and Resort (4-0)

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The commission will meet to approve payments for August and September 2026. Members will also review the 2027 Valley Transit budget and financial reports.

• Approval of August and September 2026 payments
• Review of 2027 Budget Valley Transit
• Review of August and September 2026 Income Statements
• Review of August and September 2026 ridership reports
• Review of 3rd Quarter Key Performance Indicators

The Fox Cities Transit Commission approved the minutes from the August 26, 2026, meeting and authorized the payment of expenses for August and September 2026. The commission also received presentations regarding the 2027 Valley Transit budget, financial reports, ridership data, and third-quarter performance indicators.

• Approved August 26, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved August and September 2026 payments (voice vote)

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will meet to discuss the 2027 Utilities Department budget. The committee will also review water main break reports for July, August, and September 2026.

• 2027 Utilities Department Budget discussion
• Water main break reports for July, August, and September 2026

The Appleton Utilities Committee handled only procedural and informational items during its October 27, 2026 meeting, with no substantive policy decisions made. Members approved the previous meeting minutes and discussed the 2027 Utilities Department budget. The committee also reviewed water main break reports covering July, August, and September 2026.

• Approved October 13, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

CEA Review Committee

The CEA Review Committee will consider three change orders for Pierce Velocity apparatus. These requests involve price adjustments for pumper and platform vehicles scheduled for 2027 and 2029 delivery.

• Change Order #1 for Pierce Velocity PUC Pumper (2027 Delivery): $33,461.06
• Change Order #1 for Pierce Velocity PUC Pumper (2029 Delivery): $30,006.43
• Change Order #1 for Pierce Velocity 100-foot Rear-Mounted Platform (2029 Delivery): $6,111.00

The CEA Review Committee recommended approval for three change orders related to Pierce Velocity fire apparatus. These recommendations cover pumper and platform vehicles scheduled for 2027 and 2029 delivery.

• Recommended approval of $33,461.06 change order for 2027 PUC Pumper (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $30,006.43 change order for 2029 PUC Pumper (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $6,111.00 change order for 2029 Rear-Mounted Platform (4-0)
• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review requests for a wastewater treatment plant renovation contract and a $100,000 budget transfer. The body will also consider change orders for Pierce Velocity fire equipment and discuss the 2027 Executive Budget and service Plan.

• Contract award to RJM Construction LLC for Wastewater Treatment Plant Building R Renovation not to exceed $198,490
• Budget amendment to transfer $100,000 from Wastewater M-K Tunnel Roofing Project to Wastewater Treatment Plant Building R Renovation Project
• Change orders for Pierce Velocity PUC Pumpers (2027 and 2029 deliveries) and a 100' Rear-Mounted Platform
• Request to approve COPS Technology and Equipment Grant
• Final payment of $6,588.32 for G-26 Stormwater Pond Dredging

The Finance Committee recommended approval for several items, including a $100,000 budget transfer for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Building R Renovation Project and a $198,490 contract for the same project. The committee also recommended approval for three fire department change orders regarding Pierce Velocity vehicle deliveries.

• Recommended approval of COPS Technology and Equipment Grant (5-0)
• Recommended $100,000 budget transfer for wastewater projects (5-0)
• Recommended $198,490 wastewater renovation contract to RJM Construction (4-0)
• Recommended change order for 2027 Pierce Velocity pumper delivery (5-0)
• Recommended change order for 2029 Pierce Velocity pumper delivery (5-0)
• Recommended change order for 2029 Pierce Velocity platform delivery (5-0)

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will consider ordinance and parking changes for two reconstruction projects. The body will also receive updates on tornado response and traffic calming, and discuss the 2027 DPW budget.

• Parking changes for the B-26 Bellaire Ct reconstruction project
• Ordinance changes for the A-22 Glendale Av reconstruction project
• 2027 DPW Budget discussion
• Tornado Response Update
• Traffic Calming Retrofit Program Update

The Municipal Services Committee recommended approval for parking changes at Bellaire Ct and ordinance changes at Glendale Av. The committee also received updates on tornado response and traffic calming, and discussed the 2027 DPW budget.

• Recommended approval of parking changes for B-26 Bellaire Ct reconstruction (4-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance changes for A-22 Glendale Av reconstruction (4-0)
• Approved October 12, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will vote on a name for Veterans Park from a list of top nine selections. The committee will also review 2027 budget documents for the department, special revenue funds, and Reid Golf Course.

• Selection of a name for Veterans Park from top 9 options
• Review of 2027 Parks and Recreation Budget
• Review of 2027 Reid Golf Course Budget
• Review of 2027 Special Revenue Funds Budget

The Appleton Parks and Recreation Committee approved the October 12, 2026 meeting minutes and recommended renaming Veterans Park to Memorial Bridge Park. The committee also received informational reports regarding the 2027 budgets for the Reid Golf Course, Parks and Recreation, and Special Revenue Funds.

• Approved October 12, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended approval of renaming Veterans Park to Memorial Bridge Park (3-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will review several committee recommendations including limits on automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras and increased penalties for unnecessary noise. The body is also considering a rezoning request on South Memorial Drive and various infrastructure contracts.

• Resolution #16-R-26 to limit the use of ALPR cameras in the City of Appleton
• Resolution #14-R-26 to increase unnecessary noise penalties to up to $500 for first offense and $1,000 for second
• Rezoning #5-26 for 2320 South Memorial Drive from PD/C-2 to C-2 General Commercial District
• Contract award to Arcadis U.S., Inc. for lead service line outreach not to exceed $78,500
• Contract amendment for Desman Inc. for parking ramp repairs increasing the total to $214,670

The Common Council approved a resolution limiting the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras. The council also authorized several infrastructure projects and a lead service line outreach contract. A resolution to increase noise penalties was referred back to committee.

• Approved Resolution #16-R-26 limiting ALPR camera use (11-1)
• Approved traffic control changes at W Hawes Ave/N Summit St (10-1)
• Approved $78,500 contract for lead service line outreach with Arcadis U.S., Inc.
• Approved $214,670 total contract for parking ramp repairs with Desman Inc.
• Approved Rezoning #5-26 for 2320 South Memorial Drive to C-2 General Commercial District
• Approved 2027 Special Assessment Policy
• Referred Resolution #14-R-26 regarding noise penalties back to Safety and Licensing Committee
• Referred COPS Technology and Equipment Grant back to Finance Committee

Library Board

The Library Board will vote on the September 2026 bill register and an October 2026 budget amendment. Members will also establish the meeting and closure dates for 2027. The board will receive updates on library recruitment and a potential library system merger.

• Approval of September 2026 Bill Register
• Approval of October 2026 Budget Amendment
• Approval of 2027 Library Board Meeting Dates
• Approval of 2027 Library Closure Dates
• Update on Outagamie Waupaca Library System/Nicolet Federated Library System Merger Exploration Committee

The Library Board approved the September 2026 bill register and the October 2026 budget amendment. The board also established the meeting and library closure schedules for 2027.

• Approved September 15, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved September 2026 Bill Register (8-0)
• Approved October 2026 Budget Amendment (8-0)
• Approved 2027 Library Board Meeting Dates (8-0)
• Approved 2027 Library Closure Dates (8-0)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will hold a public hearing regarding funding availability and community needs for the 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The committee will also receive information on the Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program.

• Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and needs for program year 2027
• Information on Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program applications for Fall 2026 (Oct 19 - Nov 20)

The committee approved the minutes from the September 23, 2026, meeting. Members also held a public hearing regarding 2027 Community Development Block Grant funding and discussed upcoming department budget and loan program information.

• Approved minutes from 9-23-26 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:58 p.m. (4-0)

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request. The proposal involves changing the zoning designation for a specific parcel of land.

• Public hearing and action on Rezoning #5-26 for 2320 South Memorial Drive from PD/C-2 Planned Development/General Commercial District #12-01 to C-2 General Commercial District

The City Plan Commission recommended approval for Rezoning #5-26, which changes the parcel at 2320 South Memorial Drive from Planned Development/General Commercial District to General Commercial District. A public hearing was held regarding the request, but no members of the public provided testimony.

• Approved minutes from 9-23-26 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezoning #5-26 for 2320 South Memorial Drive (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:38 p.m. (6-0)

Human Resources & Information Technology Committee

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will meet to act on a request regarding Alderperson salaries. The body will also review proposed 2027 budgets for the Human Resources and Information Technology departments.

• Approval of Alderperson salaries
• 2027 Human Resources Department Budget
• 2027 Information Technology Department Budget
• Recruitment Status Report through 10/8/2026

The committee approved the minutes from the August 26, 2026, meeting. Members voted to hold the request regarding alderperson salary adjustments. The committee also received presentations on the 2027 Human Resources and Information Technology department budgets and a recruitment status report.

• Approved minutes from 8/26/26 (4-0)
• Held request for alderperson salary adjustments (4-0)

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will review resolutions regarding unnecessary noise penalties and the use of ALPR cameras. The body will also hear demerit point violation appearances and process various liquor and business license applications.

• Resolution #14-R-26 to increase penalties for unnecessary noise
• Resolution #16-R-26 to limit the use of ALPR cameras
• Salvage Dealer's License renewal for Mach IV Motors LLC at 600 W Hancock St
• Demerit point violation appearances for Appleton Axe, Appleton Yacht Club, The Daily Pint, Rascal's Bar & Grill, and Apollon
• Temporary Class B beer and wine licenses for Sacred Heart Church, Appleton Downtown Inc., Building for Kids, and Photo Opp

The Safety and Licensing Committee approved a resolution increasing noise penalties and a resolution limiting the use of ALPR cameras, both on 3-1 votes. The committee also recommended denial of an operator's license application and recommended approval of several license renewals and temporary permits, alongside reviewing various department budgets.

• Approved minutes from the September 23, 2026 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended denial of operator's license application for Darrius T. Smith (4-0)
• Amended Resolution #14-R-26 for unnecessary noise to set first offense up to $500 and second offense up to $1,000 (3-1)
• Recommended approval of Resolution #14-R-26 for unnecessary noise as amended (3-1)
• Amended Resolution #16-R-26 limiting ALPR camera use (3-1)
• Recommended approval of Resolution #16-R-26 limiting ALPR camera use as amended (3-1)
• Approved balance of agenda including Mach IV Motors salvage dealer license and multiple temporary beer and wine licenses (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:29 p.m. (4-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review several information items. These include the 2025 Annual Report and reports on respiratory virus surveillance and wastewater.

• 2025 Annual Report
• Respiratory Virus Surveillance and Waste Water Report
• October 2026 Health Department Newsletter
• New Noise Variances

The Board of Health met on October 14, 2026, and approved the minutes from the September 9, 2026, meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of information items.

• Approved Minutes of 09.09.2026 Board of Health Meeting (5-0)

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will meet to discuss the 2027 Utilities Department budget. The body is also considering a contract award for lead service line public education services.

• Proposed contract award to Arcadis U.S., Inc. for lead service line outreach totaling $78,500
• Discussion of the 2027 Utilities Department Budget

The committee recommended awarding a contract to Arcadis U.S., Inc. for lead service line outreach and public education. A discussion on the 2027 Utilities Department Budget was postponed because the budget was unavailable.

• Recommended approval of Lead Service Line Outreach and Public Education Services contract to Arcadis U.S., Inc. for a total not-to-exceed amount of $78,500 (5-0)
• Approved September 8, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will discuss the proposed 2027 budget for Parks and Recreation. The meeting also includes a review of the September 2026 revenue and expense report for Reid Golf Course and top selections for renaming Veterans Park.

• Parks and Recreation 2027 Proposed Budget
• Reid Golf Course September 2026 Revenue & Expense Report
• Veterans Park Renaming Top 9 Selections

The committee approved the minutes from the September 21, 2026 meeting. Other items, including the Reid Golf Course revenue report and Veterans Park renaming selections, were presented as information items.

• Approved September 21, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will consider a contract amendment for parking ramp repairs and a street occupancy permit for lighting. The body is also reviewing ordinance changes for a subdivision and traffic control updates at two intersections.

• Contract Amendment #1 for Red, Green, and Yellow Parking Ramps with Desman Inc. for an additional $18,720 (total not to exceed $214,670)
• Permanent Street Occupancy Permit for ADI Tree Planter Uplighting on College Avenue from Badger Avenue to Drew Street
• Ordinance changes related to Comet Ridge Subdivision (Phase 1)
• Traffic control changes at W Hawes Av / N Summit St intersection
• Traffic control at Lindbergh Street / Jarchow Street intersection

The Municipal Services Committee recommended several infrastructure and traffic control updates for approval. These include a contract amendment for parking ramp maintenance and new traffic controls at two intersections.

• Recommended approval of $18,720 contract increase for Red, Green, and Yellow Parking Ramps (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Permanent Street Occupancy Permit for College Avenue tree uplighting (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance changes for Comet Ridge Subdivision Phase 1 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of traffic control changes at W Hawes Av / N Summit St (4-1)
• Recommended approval of traffic control at Lindbergh Street / Jarchow Street (5-0)
• Approved September 21, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving a COPS Technology and Equipment Grant and the 2027 Special Assessment Policy. The body will also review updates to the 2027 Executive Budget and Service Plan and Finance Department budgets.

• Request to approve 2027 Special Assessment Policy
• Request to approve COPS Technology and Equipment Grant
• Final payment of $30,000 to ASTI Sawing, Inc. for C-26 Miscellaneous Concrete Sidewalk Sawcutting Project
• Final payment of $6,588.32 to Advanced Construction, LLC for G-26 Pond Dredging Project
• Final payment of $70,479.48 to Restoration Systems, Inc. for S-25 Parking Ramp Repairs and Maintenance

The committee recommended approval of the 2027 Special Assessment Policy and a COPS Technology and Equipment Grant. Several final payment requests for concrete, dredging, and parking ramp projects were presented for information.

• Approved September 21, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of COPS Technology and Equipment Grant (4-1)
• Recommended approval of 2027 Special Assessment Policy (5-0)

Common Council

The Appleton Common Council meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to act on committee-recommended items, including a proposed intergovernmental agreement to lend the Appleton Area School District up to $20 million in short-term cash. The council will also consider the 2027 Executive Budget & Service Plan, several contracts and license renewals, and a rezoning on West Spencer Street. Most items were recommended for approval by the Municipal Services, Safety and Licensing, City Plan, and Finance committees.

• Intergovernmental agreement to lend Appleton Area School District up to $20 million, interest at 2% above the average Federal Funds rate, maturing no later than June 30, 2027
• Rezoning #4-26: 1893 W. Spencer Street (Knuth Annexation, ~1.3658 acres) from AG Agricultural to M-2 General Industrial
• Sole source acquisition of network equipment/services from City of Appleton IT for $574,423.40, total project not to exceed $631,865.74
• Award Unit Y-26 Lead/Galvanized Water Service Replacement to VanRite Plumbing Inc for $422,952, total not to exceed $444,250
• Free parking in public ramps and downtown metered stalls for Small Business Saturday 2026, with ADI contributing $1,600

The Common Council approved an intergovernmental agreement allowing the Appleton Area School District to borrow up to $20 million in short-term cash. The Council also passed a resolution supporting transparency for private school voucher funding and approved various infrastructure contracts, including water service replacements and network equipment upgrades. Additionally, the Council authorized free parking for Small Business Saturday 2026.

• Approved $20M short-term loan agreement with AASD (14-0)
• Approved $631,865.74 network equipment acquisition (13-0)
• Approved $444,250 water service replacement contract (14-0)
• Approved $62,080 garage trench drain replacement contract (14-0)
• Approved resolution on private school voucher transparency (13-1)
• Approved Small Business Saturday free parking (14-0)
• Approved zoning change for 1893 W. Spencer St (14-0)
• Approved various license renewals and event applications (14-0)

Common Council

This is a test meeting of the Appleton Common Council. The agenda contains only routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of previous minutes, and committee reports. No substantive policy decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of previous council meeting minutes (19-0314)
• Committee reports including Safety and Licensing Committee minutes with an amendment changing premises hours to 10
• Practice ordinance file (24-0894)
• Business presented by the mayor (19-0313)

City Plan Commission

The Appleton City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning 1.3658 acres at 1893 W. Spencer Street from agricultural to general industrial, and on broad text amendments to the zoning and manufactured/mobile home chapters of the municipal code. It will also consider approving the Clarity Ridge extraterritorial final plat, discuss a draft moratorium on hyperscale AI data centers, and review draft amendments to Chapter 17 on subdivisions. The agenda includes procedural items like minutes approval and roll call.

• Rezoning #4-26: 1893 W. Spencer Street, 1.3658 acres, AG Agricultural to M-2 General Industrial (public hearing and action item)
• Text amendments to Chapter 23 Zoning and Chapter 11 Manufactured/Mobile Homes, covering accessory dwelling units, parking, signs, and more
• Clarity Ridge Extraterritorial Final Plat in Town of Grand Chute
• Resolution #11-R-26: Hyperscale AI Data Center Moratorium (discussion draft only)
• Draft text amendments to Chapter 17 Subdivisions (entire chapter, for discussion)

The City Plan Commission recommended approval for the rezoning of 1893 West Spencer Street, various municipal code text amendments regarding zoning and housing, and the Clarity Ridge Extraterritorial Final Plat. Additionally, the commission voted to hold the resolution for a Hyperscale AI Data Center moratorium until the November 11, 2026, meeting.

• Recommended approval of Rezoning #4-26 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Chapter 23 and 11 code amendments (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Clarity Ridge Extraterritorial Final Plat (6-0)
• Tabled Hyperscale AI Data Center moratorium until Nov 11 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from August 26, 2026 (6-0)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board is meeting to review the 2025 annual reports for Tax Incremental Financing Districts Nos. 7 and 13, located within Calumet and Winnebago Counties. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and public participation. No action items are listed.

• Review 2025 annual reports for TID No. 7 (Calumet County) and TID No. 13 (Winnebago County)
• Approval of minutes from September 24, 2025 meeting
• Public participation period

The Joint Review Board approved the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting and reviewed the 2025 annual reports for Tax Incremental Financing Districts Nos. 7 and 13. There was no public participation, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Reviewed 2025 annual reports for Tax Incremental Financing Districts Nos. 7 and 13

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program year. The meeting also includes updates on the Neighbors in Action Workshop and an inspection division permit summary report.

• Public hearing for 2027 CDBG Notice of Funding Available
• Neighbors in Action Workshop update
• Inspection Division Permit Summary Report ending 8-31-26

The Community Development Committee approved its minutes from September 9, 2026 and adjourned. A public hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding availability and community needs for the 2027 program year (April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028) was held, and no one spoke. The committee also received and discussed information items on CDBG 2027 program year funding, a Neighbors in Action Workshop update, and the Inspection Division Permit Summary Report ending August 31, 2026. No substantive decisions on funding, permits, or programs were made.

• Approved minutes from the 9-9-26 meeting (5-0)
• Held public hearing on CDBG 2027 program year funding and community needs; no one spoke
• Received and discussed CDBG 2027 program year funding information (no action)
• Received and discussed Neighbors in Action Workshop update (no action)
• Received and discussed Inspection Division Permit Summary Report ending 8-31-26 (no action)
• Adjourned at 5:29 p.m. (5-0)

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will hold public hearings on demerit point violations for two restaurants, consider two resolutions requesting state review of vehicle noise penalties and increasing local penalties for unnecessary noise, and act on numerous license applications including operator's, special event, liquor, pet store, and salvage dealer licenses. The agenda also includes information items on alcohol license violations, a federal grant allocation, and upcoming special events.

• Resolution #13-R-26 requesting state review of intentional disruptive motor vehicle noise and driver demerit point penalties
• Resolution #14-R-26 increasing penalties for unnecessary noise
• Demerit point violation appearances for Antojitos Mexicanos and Sai Ram Indian Cuisine
• Operator's license application for Darrius T. Smith
• Special event application for Hands Off Our Vote Information Fair and Celebration

The Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval for a resolution requesting state review of vehicle noise penalties and referred a separate noise penalty resolution to the Legal Department. The committee also approved several special event applications, alcohol licenses, and business license renewals. Additionally, members heard appearances regarding demerit point violations for two local businesses.

• Recommended approval of Resolution #13-R-26 (3-1)
• Referred Resolution #14-R-26 to Legal Department (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Hands Off Our Vote event (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Mary Beth Neinhaus Activity Center alcohol license (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved balance of agenda items including multiple license renewals (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Appleton Finance Committee will consider several spending items, including a $574,423 sole-source network equipment purchase, a $422,952 lead water service replacement contract, a $56,480 garage drain repair, and a $20 million short-term loan to the Appleton Area School District. The committee will also vote on a resolution supporting transparency for state-mandated private school voucher funding. Information items include a final payment for a water reconstruction project and library budget adjustments.

• Resolution #15-R-26 supporting transparency for state-mandated private school voucher funding
• Sole source network equipment purchase from City IT dept: $574,423.40 (total not to exceed $631,865.74)
• Lead/galvanized water service replacement award to VanRite Plumbing Inc: $422,952 (total not to exceed $444,250)
• MSB Maintenance Garage trench drain replacement to IEI General Contractors: $56,480 (total not to exceed $62,080)
• Intergovernmental agreement with Appleton Area School District to borrow up to $20 million short-term

The Finance Committee recommended approval for a $20 million short-term cash loan agreement with the Appleton Area School District. The committee also recommended several infrastructure and technology contracts, including water service replacements and network equipment acquisitions. Additionally, the committee recommended a resolution supporting transparency regarding state-mandated private school voucher funding.

• Recommended approval of $20M short-term loan to Appleton Area School District (4-0)
• Recommended resolution #15-R-26 on voucher funding transparency (3-1)
• Recommended $631,865.74 network equipment acquisition (4-0)
• Recommended $444,250 water service replacement contract (4-0)
• Recommended $62,080 maintenance garage drain replacement contract (4-0)
• Approved August 24, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will review minutes from previous Advisory Panel on Sustainability and Climate Resiliency meetings. The agenda includes a revenue and expense report for Reid Golf Course and an update on the Veterans Park renaming process.

• Reid Golf Course-August, 2026 Revenue & Expense Report
• Veterans Park Renaming Process Update

The Parks and Recreation Committee met and approved the minutes from its August 10, 2026 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda consisted of information items, including updates on the Advisory Panel on Sustainability and Climate Resiliency, a revenue and expense report for Reid Golf Course, and a renaming process update for Veterans Park.

• Approved minutes of August 10, 2026 meeting (5-0)

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will consider several action items including a relocation order for the Badger Avenue reconstruction and a request for free parking during Small Business Saturday 2026. The committee will also review a proposed speed limit change on French Rd.

• Relocation order for right-of-way acquisition for Badger Avenue reconstruction
• Free parking in public ramps and downtown metered stalls for Small Business Saturday 2026
• $1,600 financial contribution from ADI for Small Business Saturday 2026
• Speed limit change on French Rd between Evergreen Dr and south city limits

The Municipal Services Committee recommended approval of a relocation order for right-of-way acquisition tied to the Badger Avenue reconstruction. It also recommended free downtown parking for Small Business Saturday 2026 with a $1,600 ADI contribution, and a speed limit change on French Rd. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Recommended approval of relocation order for Badger Ave right-of-way acquisition (5-0)
• Recommended free parking in public ramps and downtown metered stalls for Small Business Saturday 2026, with $1,600 ADI contribution (5-0)
• Recommended speed limit change on French Rd between Evergreen Dr and south city limits (5-0)
• Approved August 10, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)