Appleton public meetings in 2024

Common Council

The Appleton Common Council will consider approving several contracts, including a $76,361 landfill maintenance contract and a $129,512.50 water utility repair contract. The body will also vote on liquor licenses for local businesses and a proposed closed session regarding a transit development project.

• Approve $76,361 contract for landfill operations
• Approve $129,512.50 contract for water utility repairs
• Approve Class B liquor licenses for Sushi Lover and Missfits Tavern
• Approve contract for North and Ridgeway Tower coating projects ($139,094)
• Consider closed session for Valley Transit Mixed Use Development

The Common Council approved several contracts and licenses, including hiring Trilogy for a water rate study and CP2 Consulting for strategic planning facilitation. It also approved a relocation order for the Lawe Street reconstruction project, various licenses, and multiple committee action items. The council entered closed session to discuss the Valley Transit Mixed Use Development but took no action.

• Approved Water Rate Study Consultant Trilogy (12-0)
• Approved hiring CP2 Consulting for Strategic Guide Facilitation (11-1)
• Approved Relocation Order for Lawe Street reconstruction project (12-0)
• Approved 2025 Morrison Street Asphalt Reconstruction Traffic Calming Design Changes
• Awarded 2025 landfill contract to SCS Engineers (not to exceed $76,361)
• Denied operator license for Crystal Williams
• Approved Class B beer/liquor licenses for Sushi Lover, Missfits Tavern, and Mad Elephant
• Approved write off of $49,609.68 AR invoices and $23,407.02 personal property taxes

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will consider approving an engineering services contract for coating projects at the North and Ridgeway towers at a total cost of $139,094, and also vote on a consultant for a water rate study.

• Approval of engineering services contract for North and Ridgeway tower coating to Dixon Engineering, Inc. for $129,390 plus $9,704 contingency, total $139,094
• Approve selection of a consultant for the Water Rate Study

The Utilities Committee recommended approval of two contracts: an engineering services contract for the North and Ridgeway Tower Coating Projects to Dixon Engineering, Inc. for $139,094 total, and a consulting contract for a Water Rate Study to Trilogy Consulting, LLC for $22,400. Both motions passed unanimously with three ayes and two excused absences.

• Approved engineering services contract for North and Ridgeway Tower Coating Projects to Dixon Engineering, Inc. ($139,094 total) (3-0, 2 excused)
• Approved consulting contract for Water Rate Study to Trilogy Consulting, LLC ($22,400) (3-0, 2 excused)

Library Board

The Library Board will consider the 2025 Library Budget and a December 2024 budget amendment. The board is also reviewing several operational policies and the 2025 meeting schedule. Additionally, members will receive updates on the library building project and capital campaign.

• 2025 Library Budget
• December 2024 Budget Amendment
• Policies for Children's Area Use, Space Use, Piano, Safety and Security, Smoking and Tobacco, and Community Information
• November 2024 Construction Update for APL Building Project
• 2025 Library Board Meeting Schedule

The Appleton Library Board approved the 2025 Library Budget, a December 2024 budget amendment, the November 2024 bill register, six updated library policies, and the 2025 meeting schedule, all via consent agenda. The board also received informational updates on the building project, hiring process, brand identity, donor signage, and Friends of the Library activities. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda.

• Approved November 2024 bill register (8-0)
• Approved December 2024 budget amendment (8-0)
• Approved 2025 Library budget (8-0)
• Approved six policy updates: Children's Area Use, Community Information and Posting, Space Use, Piano, Safety and Security, Smoking and Tobacco Use (8-0)
• Approved 2025 Library Board meeting schedule (8-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three requests: a restaurant use at 126 E. Pacific St. that seeks to reduce required parking, and two driveway modifications at 3115 N. Ballard Rd. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from the October 21, 2024, meeting.

• 126 E. Pacific St: Request to change use to restaurant and reduce required parking from five spaces to zero
• 3115 N. Ballard Rd: Request to extend driveway by ten feet
• 3115 N. Ballard Rd: Request to keep concrete adjacent to sidewalk that is not tapered
• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2024
• Public Hearing/Appearances

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a parking waiver for a restaurant at 126 E. Pacific St, allowing the use without the required five off-street parking spaces. Two requests for driveway modifications at 3115 N. Ballard Rd were denied: one to extend the driveway ten feet and another to keep non-tapered concrete adjacent to the sidewalk. The board also approved the minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting.

• Approved restaurant use without off-street parking at 126 E. Pacific St (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Denied driveway extension of 10 feet at 3115 N. Ballard Rd (1-3, 1 abstention)
• Denied keeping non-tapered concrete adjacent to sidewalk at 3115 N. Ballard Rd (1-3, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from October 21, 2024 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will consider revoking the alcohol license for Speakeasy Ultra Lounge and approve new Class B beer and liquor licenses for several businesses, including Delaires LLC and Sushi Lover.

• Revocation hearing for Speakeasy Ultra Lounge alcohol license
• Approval of Class B beer and liquor license for Delaires LLC at 823 W. College Ave
• Approval of Class B beer and liquor license for Sushi Lover at 527 W. College Ave
• Police Department request for sole source purchase of load bearing vests
• Fire Department request to purchase cardiac monitors

The Safety and Licensing Committee recommended denial of an operator license for Crystal Williams and held several other license decisions until January 8, 2025. A motion to revoke the liquor license for BT & Dave, LLC failed, and the revocation hearing was postponed. The committee also approved purchases for police vests and cardiac monitors, and recommended approval for several alcohol licenses and a grant application.

• Recommended denial of operator license for Crystal Williams (5-0)
• Motion to revoke BT & Dave, LLC liquor license failed (2-3)
• Held revocation hearing for BT & Dave, LLC until Jan 8, 2025 (3-2)
• Held operator license for Kelly Arndt until Jan 8, 2025 (5-0)
• Held alcohol license for Delaire's LLC until Jan 8, 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of sole source purchase for load bearing vests (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $411,000 purchase for cardiac monitors (5-0)
• Recommended approval of grant application for SCBA equipment (5-0)

Appleton Redevelopment Authority

The Appleton Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve minutes from its October meeting and review future agenda requests. The main action item involves voting on a request to extend the purchase deadline for the property at 222 N. Oneida Street to June 30, 2025. The authority may also enter a closed session to discuss real estate negotiations regarding the potential sale of that address.

• Vote on extending the purchase date for 222 N. Oneida Street to June 30, 2025
• Potential closed session to discuss real estate negotiations for the same property
• Approval of minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting
• Public hearing and open forum for resident appearances
• Requests for future agenda items

The Appleton Redevelopment Authority approved an extension of the purchase date to June 30, 2025, in the amended offer to purchase from Valley Transit for 222 N. Oneida Street. The board did not go into closed session as originally planned. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of prior minutes and discussion of future agenda items.

• Approved extension of purchase date to June 30, 2025 for 222 N. Oneida Street (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved minutes from October 9, 2024 meeting (6-0, 1 excused)
• Did not go into closed session for real estate negotiations

Human Resources & Information Technology Committee

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will vote on staffing and consulting contracts. The body will also review updates to safety and incident reporting policies.

• Approval to over hire for the Deputy Director Human Resources position
• Approval to hire CP2 Consulting for City of Appleton Strategic Guide Facilitation Services
• General Safety Policy update
• Accident and Incident Reporting Investigation Policy update
• Recruitment Status Report through 12/4/24

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee recommended approval of an over-hire for the Deputy Director of Human Resources position and approved hiring CP 2 Consulting for strategic guide facilitation services. Both items will go to the full council for final action. The committee also received and filed updates on safety, accident reporting, and recruitment policies.

• Recommended approval of over-hire for Deputy Director Human Resources (4-0)
• Approved hiring CP 2 Consulting for strategic guide facilitation services (3-1)
• Received and filed General Safety Policy Update
• Received and filed Accident and Incident Reporting Investigation Policy Update
• Received and filed Recruitment Status Report through 12/4/24

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The Commission will review several intermunicipal agreements regarding specialized transportation and Dial-A-Ride services. These actions are contingent on approval from the respective counties and municipalities.

• Intermunicipal Agreement with Outagamie County for Specialized Transportation Services for 2025
• Intermunicipal Agreement with Winnebago County for Specialized Transportation Services for 2025
• Intermunicipal Agreement with Calumet County for Specialized Transportation Services for 2025
• Intermunicipal Agreement with the City of Neenah for Northern Winnebago Dial-A-Ride Service for 2025
• Intermunicipal Agreement with the Village of Fox Crossing for Northern Winnebago Dial-A-Ride Services for 2025

The Fox Cities Transit Commission approved payments for October 2024 and recommended approval of five intermunicipal agreements for specialized transportation and Dial-A-Ride services in 2025, contingent on approval by each partner government. The commission also received financial and ridership reports for October 2024. The next scheduled meeting on December 24, 2024, was cancelled.

• Approved October 2024 payments (voice vote, carried)
• Recommended approval of 2025 Intermunicipal Agreement with Outagamie County for specialized transportation (voice vote, carried)
• Recommended approval of 2025 Intermunicipal Agreement with Winnebago County for specialized transportation (voice vote, carried)
• Recommended approval of 2025 Intermunicipal Agreement with Calumet County for specialized transportation (voice vote, carried)
• Recommended approval of 2025 Intermunicipal Agreement with City of Neenah for Northern Winnebago Dial-A-Ride (voice vote, carried)
• Recommended approval of 2025 Intermunicipal Agreement with Village of Fox Crossing for Northern Winnebago Dial-A-Ride (voice vote, carried)

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will review several action items involving contract awards and amendments. These include stormwater management plans, organic recycling services, and infrastructure repair projects.

• Award organic recycling contractor services to Hsu Growing Supply through December 31, 2025
• Award 2025A Stormwater Management Plan review contract to Brown and Caldwell up to $80,000
• Award 2025B Stormwater Management Plan review contract to raSmith up to $30,000
• Award N-24 spot repairs and mineral deposit removal to Aqualis up to $129,512.50
• Amend K-24 Native Vegetation Contract with NES Ecological Services by $15,000 to a new total not to exceed $207,345.12

The Utilities Committee recommended approval of several contracts and amendments, including an organic recycling contractor extension, stormwater management plan reviews, water repairs, a native vegetation contract increase, and a wastewater treatment plant project amendment. A decision on the North and Ridgeway Tower Coating Projects engineering services contract was held until a special meeting on December 18, 2024. All votes were 3-0 with two members excused.

• Recommended approval of organic recycling contractor extension to Hsu Growing Supply through Dec 31, 2025 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 2025A Stormwater Management Plan review contract to Brown and Caldwell, not to exceed $80,000 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 2025B Stormwater Management Plan review contract to raSmith, not to exceed $30,000 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of N-24 Spot Repairs contract to Aqualis, not to exceed $129,512.50 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of K-24 Native Vegetation Contract amendment to NES Ecological Services, increase of $15,000 to $207,345.12 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract Amendment #2 to McMahon for wastewater treatment plant project, $18,900 (3-0)
• Held decision on North and Ridgeway Tower Coating Projects engineering services contract until special meeting Dec 18, 2024 (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider action items including a relocation order for the Lawe Street reconstruction project, a contract extension for BMC ARPA grant administration, a development agreement for Lumbini Estates (Saket, LLC), and a write-off of $49,609.68 in accounts receivable and $23,407.02 in personal property taxes. Informational items include library budget adjustments and a final contract payment of $50,575 for the 2024 Park Pavilions Roof Replacement Project.

• Relocation order for Lawe Street reconstruction from College Avenue to Spring Street
• Contract extension for BMC ARPA Grant Administration
• Development agreement for Lumbini Estates (Saket, LLC)
• Write-off of $49,609.68 in accounts receivable and $23,407.02 in personal property taxes
• Final contract payment of $50,575 for 2024 Park Pavilions Roof Replacement Project (Schulze Exteriors, LLC)

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended approval of the Lawe Street reconstruction project relocation order, a contract extension for BMC ARPA grant administration, a development agreement for Lumbini Estates, and a write-off of uncollectible accounts. All votes were 5-0. The committee also received information on budget adjustments and a final contract payment.

• Recommended approval of Lawe Street relocation order (5-0)
• Recommended approval of BMC ARPA grant administration contract extension (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Lumbini Estates development agreement with Saket, LLC (5-0)
• Recommended approval of write-off of $49,609.68 in accounts receivable and $23,407.02 in personal property taxes (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 4, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will review design changes for traffic calming on Morrison Street. The body is also considering a contract for landfill operations and a sole source purchase for traffic equipment.

• Design changes for 2025 Morrison Street Asphalt Reconstruction Traffic Calming
• Contract for operation, maintenance, and monitoring at the closed City of Appleton Landfill to SCS Engineers not to exceed $76,361
• Sole source purchase request for various traffic equipment and technologies

The Municipal Services Committee unanimously recommended approval of design changes for the 2025 Morrison Street asphalt reconstruction traffic calming project. It also recommended awarding a contract to SCS Engineers for landfill operations, maintenance, and monitoring, and approved a sole source purchase for traffic equipment. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved 2025 Morrison Street asphalt reconstruction traffic calming design changes (5-0)
• Awarded 2025 landfill operation, maintenance, and monitoring contract to SCS Engineers, not to exceed $76,361 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 sole source purchase request for various traffic equipment and technologies (5-0)

Common Council

The Appleton Common Council will review committee minutes and consider awarding construction contracts for a water main project and a wastewater treatment facility repair. The body will also discuss a proposed policy for golf course rates.

• Award contract for Ballard Rd water main reconstruction up to $396,302
• Award contract for AWWTP painting and crack sealing up to $118,720
• Review proposed revised Reid Golf Course Rates Policy
• Approve minutes from various city committees
• Consider ordinances #169-24 to #171-24

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will vote on awarding a water main reconstruction contract for Ballard Road at I-41 in the amount of $396,302 to Advance Construction, Inc., and a wastewater treatment plant painting and crack sealing project for $118,720 to Masonry Restoration, Inc. The committee will also receive information on final payments for paving and park projects, and change orders for ongoing wastewater treatment plant upgrades.

• Award water main reconstruction contract (Ballard Rd at I-41) to Advance Construction, Inc. for $396,302
• Award AWWTP painting and crack sealing project to Masonry Restoration, Inc. for $118,720
• Receive information on final payment of $1,444,935.72 for B-24 Asphalt Paving contract
• Receive information on final payment of $256,240 for Memorial Park Miracle Field resurfacing
• Receive information on change orders for AWWTP sludge piping and belt filter press projects

The Finance Committee recommended approval of two construction contracts: a $396,302 water main reconstruction project on Ballard Road at I-41, and a $118,720 painting and crack sealing project at the wastewater treatment plant. Both motions passed 4-0 with one excused. The committee also reviewed several information items, including final payments and change orders, but took no action on them.

• Recommended approval of $396,302 water main reconstruction contract to Advance Construction, Inc. (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $118,720 AWWTP painting and crack sealing contract to Masonry Restoration, Inc. (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to review the October 2024 revenue and expense report for Reid Golf Course. The committee is also asked to approve a proposed revised rates policy for the course for 2025.

• Proposed Revised Reid Golf Course Rates Policy for 2025
• Reid Golf Course October 2024 Revenue & Expense Report

Finance Committee

The November 25, 2024 Finance Committee meeting has been cancelled. The agenda included action items to award a water main reconstruction contract ($396,302) and a painting/sealing project ($118,720), along with several payment and change order approvals.

• Request to award Unit Z-25 Water Main Reconstruction at Ballard Rd & I-41 to Advance Construction, Inc. for $396,302 total
• Request to award AWWTP Painting and Crack Sealing Project to Masonry Restoration, Inc. for $118,720 total
• Final payment of $215,906.92 on B-24 Asphalt Paving contract (MCC, Inc.)
• Final payment of $256,240 on Memorial Park Miracle Field Resurfacing (Kiefer U.S.A.)
• Change orders totaling $71,371 for AWWTP piping and filter press projects

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee meeting scheduled for November 25, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda included items regarding the approval of revised golf course rates and a revenue and expense report for Reid Golf Course.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of revised Reid Golf Course rates policy
• Reid Golf Course October 2024 revenue and expense report

Community Development Committee

The committee will consider a request to extend the purchase deadline for Phase II of the Development Agreement with Merge LLC. The project is a mixed‑use development at the southeast corner of W. Washington Street and N. Appleton Street in Tax Increment Financing District 11. Approval would move the purchase date to February 28, 2025.

• Extension of purchase date to Feb 28 2025 for Merge LLC Phase II mixed‑use development
• Location: southeast corner of W. Washington St and N. Appleton St, Tax Increment Financing District 11

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on committee recommendations including a development agreement extension for Merge LLC's mixed-use project at Washington and Appleton Streets, multiple single-source contracts for parking ramp repairs ($96,370), stormwater modeling and evaluations ($301,200 and $53,620), traffic signal software ($102,210), and budget amendments for sludge density meters ($53,342) and pump check valves ($154,776). The council also will consider an ordinance and a temporary dumpster occupancy permit.

• Extend purchase date to Feb 28, 2025 for Merge LLC mixed-use development at SE corner W. Washington and N. Appleton Streets in TIF District No. 11
• Award single-source contract to Desman Design for 2025 repair/maintenance of Red, Yellow, Green parking ramps not to exceed $96,370
• Award single-source stormwater evaluation contract to Brown and Caldwell for Northland Creek and Bellaire watersheds not to exceed $301,200
• Approve amendment #1 for 2024 materials testing contract with Westwood Professional Services increasing total to $200,000
• Approve purchase of four high-service pump check valves from Dorner Company not to exceed $157,872

Library Board

The Library Board will discuss a contract to relocate the downtown library to a new site on Appleton Street. Items also include a November 2024 budget amendment, an update to the Naming Opportunities Policy, and approval of two limited‑term part‑time internship positions funded by an external grant. Additional agenda topics cover proposed 2025 library closures and various staff and program updates.

• Request to award $175,855.80 to Boulevard Relocation Services for moving the downtown library
• November 2024 Budget Amendment
• Approval of two limited‑term part‑time internship positions funded by external grant
• Update to the Naming Opportunities Policy (draft)
• Proposed 2025 library closures

Common Council

The Common Council holds a special session to adopt the 2025 Executive Budget and Service Plan. The council will suspend rules to go into Committee of the Whole, then vote on each department budget (all recommended for approval by the Finance Committee) and a final budget resolution.

• Police Budget (pages 417-431)
• Fire Budget (pages 441-459)
• Library Budget with amendment decreasing part-time wages by $25,352
• Valley Transit Budget (pages 281-298)
• 2025 Budget Resolution (24-1472)

City Plan Commission

This meeting was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural items and a closed-session discussion of potential land acquisition in city industrial parks, but no decisions were made.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a public hearing and may enter closed session to deliberate an appeal of a prohibited dangerous animal declaration for a dog named Bear. The board also reviews and considers approval of several internal policy documents and receives the 2025 Health Department and grants budgets, a quarterly report, and the director's report.

• Appeal of prohibited dangerous animal declaration for Bear the Dog
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(a) for appeal deliberation
• Review of 2025 Health Department and Grants budgets
• Approval of policy documents: EM_500_0, AHD_101_0, AHD_102_0
• Q3 2024 quarterly report and Health Department newsletter

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The Fox Cities Transit Commission will consider awarding a contract for the WisGo fare collection system during its November 12 meeting. Members may also discuss an emergency purchase of a maintenance hoist. Public participation on agenda items is scheduled. Two upcoming meetings in late November and December are cancelled.

• Award recommendation for WisGo Fare Collection System (Action Item 24-1465)
• Maintenance Hoist Emergency Purchase (Information Item 24-1466)
• Public hearing/appearances for agenda items
• November 26 and December 24 meetings cancelled

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will consider three contracts with Brown and Caldwell for stormwater services totaling $469,820. Items include a stormwater quality modeling contract, a watershed evaluation study, and an amendment to a stormwater management plan review contract. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of previous minutes.

• Approve single-source award to Brown and Caldwell for stormwater quality modeling, $53,620
• Approve single-source award to Brown and Caldwell for Northland Creek and Bellaire Watersheds stormwater evaluation, $301,200
• Approve Contract Amendment #3 with Brown and Caldwell for stormwater management plan review, increase of $115,000 for a total not to exceed $228,000

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing requests to award contracts for water treatment equipment and audit services. The body will also consider a change order for asphalt paving and sidewalk replacement.

• Purchase of sludge density meters from Allied Instrument for $53,342
• Sole source purchase of four High Service Pump Check Valves from Dorner Company not to exceed $157,872
• Two-year audit services contract extension with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for $81,700 (2024) and $82,500 (2025)
• Change Order No. 1 for B-24 Asphalt Paving sidewalk replacement for $69,212.25
• Budget adjustment of $2,245 for Miracle League Field fence repairs

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee is meeting to award service contracts for city infrastructure and parking management. The body will also review a status update for the College Avenue Lane Reconfiguration.

• Contract with Desman Design Management for Red, Yellow, and Green Parking Ramp repairs not to exceed $96,370
• Service contract with Traffic Control Corporation for traffic signal software expansion for $102,210 plus $5,000 contingency
• Amendment to Westwood Professional Services materials testing contract increasing total to $200,000
• Temporary occupancy permit for a dumpster at 213 E. College Ave from 11/28/2024 to 1/31/2025
• Purchased parking for Mosaic Family Health Inc. in the Yellow Ramp

Library Board

The Personnel & Policy Committee will consider the Library Director's end-of-year performance evaluation. They will also review and approve updates to the library's Financial Policy, a new Lactation Room Policy, and a new Sensory Room Policy. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Library Director's End of Year Performance Evaluation (action item)
• APL Financial Policy Updates (draft attached)
• APL Lactation Room Policy (draft attached)
• APL Sensory Room Policy (draft attached)
• Closed Session for Personnel Matters

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on multiple municipal code text amendments. The body is also deciding on a 9% wastewater rate increase, a new 2025 special event policy, and several sole-source contracts.

• Proposed 9% wastewater rate increase for general and special hauled waste service
• Allocation of $985,000 in ARPA funds for the Fox Cities Exhibition Center project
• Sole source contract for Summer Street Lift Station Replacement not to exceed $128,310
• Sole source purchase of a plunger pump from Wastecorp Pumps for $35,000
• Public hearing for text amendments to Municipal Code Chapters 9, 16, 19, and 23

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive community input on the proposed 2025 Executive Budget & Service Plan. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the remainder is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

• Public hearing on the 2025 Proposed Executive Budget & Service Plan

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is holding a budget workshop to consider approval requests for numerous city department budgets and special revenue funds. These requests cover a wide range of municipal services including public safety, infrastructure, and administration.

• Police and Fire department budgets
• Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater budgets
• Public Works and Facilities Capital Projects Fund budgets
• Parks and Recreation and Reid Golf Course budgets
• TIF Districts and Community Development budgets

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will consider a Class B beer and reserve liquor license for Delaire's at 823 W. College Ave. It will also review a taxicab license renewal for L&M Carriage Service, approve hiring Matrix Consulting for a police department study, and discuss the 2025 Special Event Policy and fee schedule. Additionally, the committee will receive the 2025 budgets for Legal & Administrative Services, the Fire Department, and the Police Department.

• Class "B" beer and reserve liquor license application for Delaire's (823 W. College Ave)
• Taxicab company license renewal application for L&M Carriage Service (Mike Gildernick, 3140 Mid Valley Rd., De Pere)
• Approval to hire Matrix Consulting Group for an Appleton Police Department organizational and workload study
• Proposed 2025 Special Event Policy and revised fee schedule
• 2025 budget proposals for Legal & Administrative Services, Fire Department, and Police Department

Human Resources & Information Technology Committee

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will review requests to hire a consulting group for the police department and update fringe benefit policies. The body will also review the 2025 budgets for Information Technology and Human Resources.

• Request to hire Matrix Consulting Group for an Appleton Police Department organizational and workload study
• Request to update page 6 of the Fringe Benefit Policy
• Review of 2025 Information Technology Budget and Capital Projects Fund
• Review of 2025 Human Resources Budget
• Recruitment Status Report through 10/16/24

Utilities Committee

The committee will consider a 9% wastewater rate increase and a compost fee change effective January 1, 2025. Members will also discuss the 2025 Utilities Department Budget and a change to the department's mission statement.

• Proposed 9% wastewater rate increase for general service and special hauled waste service
• Proposed compost fee increase to $14/cubic yard
• Discussion of 2025 Utilities Department Budget
• Utilities Department Mission Statement Change
• September 2024 Water Distribution and Meter Team Monthly Report

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The commission will meet to decide on changes to agency ticket rates and the annual recertification of the Valley Transit Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan. Members will also review the 2025 Valley Transit Budget and September 2024 financial and ridership reports.

• Approval to change agency ticket rate
• Annual Recertification of Valley Transit Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)
• Review of Valley Transit 2025 Budget
• Approval of September 2024 payments
• Review of 3rd Quarter KPI reports

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving the remaining $985,000 of Local Economic Recovery ARPA funds for the Fox Cities Exhibition Center Repositioning & Tourism Recovery Project. It will also review several sole‑source contract requests, including a $35,000 purchase of a plunger pump, a $122,200 engineering services contract for the Summer Street lift‑station replacement, and a contract for biosolids transportation services for 2025‑2027. Additional items include final payment requests for existing contracts and minor 2024 budget adjustments for the fire department and library.

• Approve obligating $985,000 ARPA funds to Fox Cities Exhibition Center Repositioning & Tourism Recovery Project.
• Approve sole‑source contract for Biosolids Transportation, Application, and Incorporation Services (2025‑2027) with Beneficial Reuse Management.
• Approve sole‑source purchase of a plunger pump from Wastecorp Pumps for $35,000 (budget amendment).
• Approve sole‑source engineering services contract to McMahon Associates for Summer Street lift station replacement, up to $128,310 ($122,200 plus 5% contingency).
• Approve final payments for ASTI Sawing $30,000 sidewalk sawcutting contract and for Al Dix Construction $69,740.83 remaining on a $901,850 concrete and street excavation contract.

Parks and Recreation Committee

The October 21, 2024 meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum. No actions were taken on the proposed agenda items.

• Proposed 2025 budget for Reid Golf Course
• Proposed 2025 budget for Parks & Recreation
• Proposed 2025 budget for Special Revenue Funds
• September 2024 Reid Golf Course Participation, Revenue & Expense Report

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a six‑foot fence at 232 E. Stratford Lane, located on N. Haymeadow Avenue. The applicant seeks to place the fence one foot from the front property line, which exceeds the front‑yard fence height limit of three feet set by Section 23‑44(a)(1)(a) of the Zoning Ordinance. The board will consider whether to grant an exception to the ordinance.

• Variance request for a six‑foot fence at 232 E. Stratford Ln (front‑yard setback on N. Haymeadow Ave)
• Approval of minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting (Agenda item 4)

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider extending several occupancy permits. The committee will also discuss the 2025 Public Works Department budget.

• Approval of minutes from 10-07-2024
• Extension of Boldt LU/Trout College occupancy permit through 6/1/2025
• Extension of Kimball Street occupancy permit through 8/4/2025
• Discussion of 2025 Public Works Department budget

Common Council

The Appleton Common Council will consider several infrastructure design approvals, including asphalt reconstruction designs for Alexander Street, Bell Avenue, Bellaire Court, and Melrose Avenue. The council will also vote on a budget amendment that adds funds for police K9 expenses and on awarding a janitorial services contract to KleenMark for fiscal years 2025‑2029. Additional items include adopting Ordinance #138‑24 and updating the municipal code smoking prohibition around the Valley Transit Center and the public library.

• Approve Alexander Street Asphalt Reconstruction Design (24-1311)
• Approve Bell Avenue Asphalt Reconstruction Design (24-1312)
• Approve Janitorial Services contract with KleenMark for 2025‑2029 (annual totals $463,883‑$522,105) (24-1317)
• Approve 2024 budget amendment adding $51,339 for Police K9 donations and related expenses (24-1305)
• Adopt Ordinance #138‑24 (24-1309)

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will consider a temporary Class 'B' beer license for the Appleton Area Hockey Association. The license is for a special event on October 19, 2024, and requires approval from the Police, Health, and Fire departments.

• Temporary Class 'B' Beer License for Appleton Area Hockey Association
• Location: 1717 E. Witzke Blvd
• Event: Hockey Day Fox Cities kick off
• Date: October 19, 2024
• Time: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Library Board

The Library Board will review a recommendation to temporarily close the library at 3000 E. College Ave. on November 26, 2024, to relocate back to 225 N. Oneida Street. The board is also considering a budget amendment and a 2025 automation services agreement.

• Recommendation to temporarily close 3000 E. College Ave. on Nov. 26, 2024
• October 2024 Budget Amendment
• OWLS Automation Services Agreement 2025
• September 2024 Bill Register
• Accident and Near Miss Reporting / Investigating Policy

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will consider a proposed special event policy and fee schedule for 2025. The body will also act on an operator license appeal and several alcohol license applications for local businesses.

• Proposed Special Event Policy and Fee Schedule for 2025
• Operator License appeal for Cindy Reed
• Class B Beer and Class C Wine license for MyMy LLC at 2825 Ballard Rd
• Class B Beer and Reserve Class B Liquor license for Delaires LLC at 823 W. College Ave
• Temporary Class B Beer and Wine license for Photo Opp at 621 N. Bateman St

Appleton Redevelopment Authority

The Appleton Redevelopment Authority will hold a public hearing to discuss updates to the City Comprehensive Plan and next steps for ARA engagement. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and approval of minutes from the May 8, 2024 meeting. No council actions are scheduled.

• Public hearing on City Comprehensive Plan / Sub Area Planning Update (Item 7)
• Approval of minutes from the May 8, 2024 ARA meeting (Item 4)
• Requests for future agenda items (Item 8)

City Plan Commission

The Appleton City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and then consider three action items requesting approval of proposed text amendments to the Municipal Code. The amendments affect Chapter 19 (traffic and vehicles) and Chapter 23 zoning for residential driveways and parking, Chapter 16 (streets, sidewalks, and public places) and Chapter 23 zoning for official map and zoning changes, and Chapter 9 (licenses, permits, and business regulations) and Chapter 23 zoning for alcohol‑related uses.

• Approve amendments to Chapter 19 Traffic and Vehicles and Chapter 23 Zoning for residential driveways, extensions, parking pads, and outdoor parking of vehicles/trailers (Action Item 24-1283).
• Approve amendments to Chapter 16 Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places and Chapter 23 Zoning for official map and zoning changes (Action Item 24-1285).
• Approve amendments to Chapter 9 Licenses, Permits and Business Regulations and Chapter 23 Zoning for consumption of alcohol uses (Action Item 24-1287).

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will consider three text amendments to the Municipal Code regarding buildings. The body will also review the 2025 Community Development Department budget and permit summary reports.

• Proposed text amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 4 Buildings, Section 4-66(a) and (b)
• Proposed text amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 4 Buildings, Section 4-241
• Proposed text amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 4 Buildings, Section 4-546(a)
• Review of 2025 Community Development Department Budget and TIF funds 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13
• Inspection Division Permit Summary Reports for August and September 2024

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to discuss a proposed update to the municipal code regarding smoking restrictions. The body will also review the September 2024 Health Department newsletter and new noise variances.

• Proposed update to Municipal Code 7-100 (d) regarding smoking prohibitions around Valley Transit Center and Appleton Public Library
• Review of September 2024 Health Department Newsletter
• Review of new noise variances

Board of Building Inspection

The Board will approve the minutes from the December 1, 2022 meeting. It will consider an action item for 841 W. Lawrence St., which was recently changed from commercial to residential use. The request seeks to keep an existing 30‑inch wide stair as the required means of egress, though the code requires a 36‑inch width. The Board will decide whether to grant an exception or require compliance.

• Approval of minutes from the December 1, 2022 meeting
• Review of stair width compliance for 841 W. Lawrence St. (existing 30‑in stair vs 36‑in code requirement)

Human Resources & Information Technology Committee

The Appleton Human Resources & Information Technology Committee meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024 was cancelled. The agenda listed items such as approval of minutes from the September 25 meeting, a request to approve hiring the Matrix Consulting Group for an organizational and workload study for the Appleton Police Department, and a recruitment status report through October 3. No council action will be taken at this meeting.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting (24-1301, 9/25/24)
• Request to approve hiring of Matrix Consulting Group for an organizational and workload study for the Appleton Police Department (24-1303)
• Recruitment Status Report through 10/3/24 (24-1304)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several contract awards for city facilities and infrastructure. The body will discuss budget amendments for police K9 expenses and financial agreements for the I-41/Ballard Interchange Project.

• Janitorial services contract for KleenMark from 2025-2029, starting at $463,883 in 2025
• Water Treatment Facility Carbon Dioxide System project award to Rohde Brothers, Inc. up to $228,800
• Green Ramp Barrier Panel Emergency Repair Phase 3 contract with Restoration Systems, Inc. up to $73,700
• Police budget amendment for K9 reimbursements, training, and medical expenses
• I-41/Ballard Interchange Project financial agreement amendment with a proposed 2025 city cost share of $431,050

CEA Review Committee

The CEA Review Committee is meeting to review action items and approve previous minutes. The primary focus of the meeting is a request to purchase an enclosed trailer for the Appleton Police Department Identification Unit.

• Request to purchase enclosed trailer for APD Identification Unit

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will decide on asphalt reconstruction designs for Alexander Street, Bell Avenue, Bellaire Court, and Melrose Avenue. It will also vote on extending temporary occupancy permits for the Lawrence University/Trout Museum construction project on College Avenue and Drew Street through November 22, 2024.

• Approve Alexander Street Asphalt Reconstruction Design
• Approve Bell Avenue Asphalt Reconstruction Design
• Approve Bellaire Court Asphalt Reconstruction Design
• Approve Melrose Avenue Asphalt Reconstruction Design
• Approve Long-Term Temporary Occupancy Permit Extension on College Avenue and Drew Street for Lawrence University/Trout Museum Construction Project

Common Council

The Common Council will review the 2025 Executive Budget and Service Plan and hold a public hearing regarding a street vacation on N. Sampson Street. The body will also consider several committee recommendations involving city contracts, liquor licenses, and parking requests.

• Public hearing and final resolution for the street vacation of N. Sampson Street, south of E. Winnebago Street
• Sole source purchase of Variable Frequency Drive equipment and services from Werner Electric for $37,573
• Contract amendment for Brown and Caldwell Stormwater Management Plan Review increasing the total not to exceed amount to $113,000
• Request by Prevea Health to purchase two on-street parking stalls on Washington Street west of Oneida Street
• Approval of Alderperson salaries with a recommended 0% increase

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee is holding a special meeting to review a request from Appleton Downtown Inc. The body will consider providing free ramp and meter parking on November 30, 2024.

• Request for free ramp and meter parking on Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2024

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will review applications for Class B beer and liquor licenses for local businesses and events, including a request to amend the municipal code regarding fire standards. The committee will also receive a report on a $20,279 justice assistance grant.

• Consider Class B beer license for CaPo Gooble LLC at 117 S. Appleton St
• Consider temporary Class B beer license for Appleton Downtown Inc's Houdini 10K Run/Walk
• Consider temporary Class B beer license for Sacred Heart Parish's Spaghetti Dinner
• Consider temporary Class B beer and wine license for Thompson Center on Lourdes
• Request to amend Appleton Municipal Code Sec. 6-56 regarding fire codes

City Plan Commission

The Appleton City Plan Commission will hold public hearings on proposed changes to municipal codes covering residential driveways, parking, official map amendments, and alcohol-related special use permits. The meeting is procedural with no Council action expected.

• Proposed amendments to Chapter 19 (Traffic and Vehicles) and Chapter 23 (Zoning) on residential driveways and parking pads
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 16 (Streets) and Chapter 23 (Zoning) for official map and zoning changes
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 9 (Licenses) and Chapter 23 (Zoning) for alcohol consumption special use permits

Human Resources & Information Technology Committee

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will meet to decide on Alderperson salaries. The body will also review reports on recruitment status, military leave policy, and a directors report.

• Action item 24-1101: Approval of Alderperson Salaries
• Item 24-1226: Military Leave Policy Update
• Item 24-1227: Recruitment Status Report through 9/18/24
• Item 24-1228: Directors Report

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The commission will meet to approve payments and review financial and ridership data from August 2024. The body will also receive updates on staffing and Valley Transit service modifications for evenings and Saturdays.

• Approval of August 2024 payments
• August 2024 Income Statement
• August 2024 Ridership Report
• Valley Transit Evening & Saturday Service Modifications Update
• Staffing update

Utilities Committee

The Appleton Utilities Committee met on September 24, 2024 to consider several agenda items. The primary action is the approval of Contract Amendment #2 for the 2024 Stormwater Management Plan Review with Brown and Caldwell, raising the contract by $38,000 to a maximum of $113,000. The meeting also includes a public hearing, an update on a 2022 wastewater treatment polymer incident, a notice of the city winning the 2024 Wisconsin Best Tap Water Taste Test, and monthly water distribution reports for July and August.

• Approve Contract Amendment #2 for the 2024 Stormwater Management Plan Review with Brown and Caldwell, increasing the contract by $38,000 (total not to exceed $113,000).
• Public hearing/appearances (no specific speakers listed).
• Final update on the December 26, 2022 AWWTP polymer incident.
• City of Appleton named 2024 Wisconsin Best Tap Water Taste Test winner.
• Monthly Water Distribution and Meter Team reports for July and August 2024.

The Utilities Committee approved Contract Amendment #2 for the 2024A Stormwater Management Plan Review contract with Brown and Caldwell, increasing the contract by $38,000 to a total not to exceed $113,000. The motion was recommended for approval by a unanimous 5-0 vote. The committee also discussed a final update on the December 26, 2022 AWWTP polymer incident, received a presentation on the city winning the 2024 Wisconsin Best Tap Water Taste Test, and reviewed monthly reports for July and August 2024.

• Approved Contract Amendment #2 for stormwater plan review with Brown and Caldwell, +$38,000 to $113,000 total (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 4, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review a sole source purchase for electrical equipment and commissioning services. The body will also consider non-reimbursement statements for utility DOT forms.

• Sole source purchase of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) equipment from Werner Electric for $37,573
• Statement of Non-Reimbursement by Utility DOT forms DT2245 Sewer and DT2245 Water
• Final payment of $30,567.24 to Visu-Sewer, Inc. for sewer cleaning and televising
• Budget adjustment of +$240 for Fire Prevention Advertising via donation from Future Bucks LLC

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will hold a public hearing on design plans for 2026 paving projects on Alexander, Melrose, Bell, and Bellaire streets. The committee will also consider approving the release of utility easement rights for Richmond Street near I-41 and a request by Prevea Health to purchase on-street parking stalls.

• Public hearing for 2026 paving projects on Alexander, Melrose, Bell, and Bellaire streets
• Action to approve utility easement release for Richmond Street/I-41
• Request to approve Prevea Health purchase of two on-street parking stalls on Washington Street
• Variance request for driveway extension at 3039 N. Ballard Rd

Common Council

The Appleton Common Council will hold a public hearing on Rezoning #8-24 for the parcels at 2111, 2121, and 2125 South Schaefer Street. The council will also consider ordinance changes for parking near Wilson Middle School and Johnston Elementary School, and a proposed two‑way stop at Douglas and Harris Streets. Additional items include several cigarette, tobacco, and vaping device license applications, a Class B beer license application, and two sole‑source contract awards for waste‑water upgrades and police station workstations.

• Public hearing for Rezoning #8-24 at 2111, 2121, & 2125 S Schaefer St.
• Ordinance change for parking on Badger Ave by Wilson Middle School (post‑evaluation).
• Proposed conversion of Douglas St / Harris St intersection to a two‑way stop.
• Sole‑source contract to McMahon for AWWTP Hauled Waste Station Tank Upgrades, up to $50,270.
• Sole‑source award to Nordon Business Environments for police station additional workstations, $48,100.37.

The Common Council approved several items, including a $48,100.37 sole-source award for additional police station workstations, a rezoning of properties on South Schaefer Street, and multiple license applications. All votes were unanimous (14-0, with one excused and one abstention). The meeting was brief, lasting about 13 minutes.

• Approved $48,100.37 for police station additional workstations to Nordon Business Environments (14-0)
• Approved rezoning #8-24 for 2111, 2121, & 2125 S Schaefer St to PD/C-2 Planned Development General Commercial District #8-24 (14-0)
• Approved parking changes on Badger Av by Wilson Middle School (14-0)
• Approved 2-way stop at Douglas St / Harris St (14-0)
• Approved parking changes on Clara St by Johnston Elementary School (14-0)
• Approved liquor license transfers for Fox Valley Lager Fest and Flicks & Sips events (14-0)
• Approved tobacco/vaping licenses for Elf's Gifts, Holy Smokes, and Kush Kafe (14-0)
• Approved Class B beer license for Appleton Axe (14-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider a sole‑source award of $48,100.37 to Nordon Business Environments for additional workstations at the police station. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and a public hearing. No Common Council action is scheduled.

• Award contract to Nordon Business Environments for police station workstations, $48,100.37 (sole source)
• Public hearing/appearances (no specific agenda item listed)

The Finance Committee voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a $48,100.37 sole-source purchase from Nordon Business Environments for additional workstations at the police station. The recommendation will go to the full council for final action. The meeting was brief and included no other substantive decisions.

• Recommended approval of $48,100.37 for police station additional workstations from Nordon Business Environments (4-0)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to approve the August 2024 bill register and appoint board committees for 2024-2025. The board will also receive updates on a building project, the library hiring process, and website branding.

• Approval of August 2024 Bill Register
• 2024-2025 Library Board Committee Appointments
• Building Project Update and milestones
• Introduction of new Library Board Trustee Mary Lokensgard
• Update on City of Appleton Poet Laureate Cathryn Cofell

The Appleton Library Board approved the August 2024 bill register and the 2024-2025 committee appointments as a consent agenda. The board also received updates on the building project, hiring, website/branding, and other informational items. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved August 2024 bill register (10-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Library Board committee appointments (10-0)
• Approved minutes from August 20, 2024 meeting (10-0)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will meet on September 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and approval of minutes from the September 13, 2023 meeting. A public participation segment is scheduled, followed by a review of the 2023 Annual Report and financial statements for Tax Incremental Financing District #7. No City Council actions are planned for this meeting.

• Approve minutes from 9‑13‑23 meeting (Agenda item 4)
• Public hearing/appearances (Agenda item 5)
• Review 2023 Annual Report for Tax Incremental Financing District #7 (Agenda item 7)

The Joint Review Board met and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The board reviewed the 2023 annual report for Tax Incremental Financing District #7, which was presented by staff. No public participation was held, and no other action items were discussed. The meeting adjourned at 1:06 p.m.

• Approved minutes from 9-13-23 meeting (3-0, 1 absent)
• Reviewed 2023 annual report for TID #7 (no vote taken)

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee is meeting to consider several business license applications and temporary event permits. The body will also receive information regarding upcoming special events and reports from city directors.

• Class B Beer License application for Playful Pursuits LLC (Appleton Axe) at 1400 W. College Ave Ste B1
• Tobacco and vaping license applications for Kush Kafe (219 E. College Ave), Elf's Gifts (2700 W. College Ave), and Holy Smokes (2929 N. Richmond St)
• Taxicab Company License Renewal for Evergreen Campsites & Resort
• Temporary alcohol licenses for Shop, Sip & Stroll Wine Walk, St Joseph Parish Fall Festival, and Sacred Heart Parish Chili Dinner
• Retail outlet transfers for Hop Yard Ale Works and McFleshman's for October events

The Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval of a Full-Service Retail Outlet Transfer for McFleshman's for the Fox Valley Lager Fest event on October 5, 2024. The committee also recommended approval of several other licenses and permits, including a new Class B beer license for Appleton Axe and multiple temporary event licenses. All recommendations will go to the full council for final action.

• Recommended approval of McFleshman's liquor transfer for Fox Valley Lager Fest (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of Hop Yard Ale Works liquor transfer for Flicks & Sips event
• Recommended approval of Class B beer license for Playful Pursuits LLC d/b/a Appleton Axe, contingent on Health dept.
• Recommended approval of tobacco/vaping licenses for Kush Kafe, Elf's Gifts, and Holy Smokes
• Recommended approval of taxicab renewal for Evergreen Campsites & Resort, contingent on HR and Inspections
• Recommended approval of temporary wine license for Appleton Downtown Inc's Shop, Sip & Stroll
• Recommended approval of temporary beer licenses for St Joseph Parish and Sacred Heart Parish events
• Approved minutes from August 28, 2024 meeting (3-0)

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission is meeting to consider the approval of a Public Participation Plan. This plan relates to the upcoming update of the City's Comprehensive Plan.

• Request to approve the Public Participation Plan for the City's Comprehensive Plan update

The City Plan Commission recommended approval of the Public Participation Plan for the upcoming update to the City's Comprehensive Plan. The motion carried 6-0 with one excused absence. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of previous minutes and adjournment.

• Recommended approval of Public Participation Plan for Comprehensive Plan update (6-0)
• Approved minutes from August 28, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:45 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review information items including the 2023 Health Department Annual Report. The body will also consider a dangerous animal declaration and new noise variances.

• 2023 Appleton Health Department Annual Report
• Dangerous Animal Declaration for Ziva
• New Noise Variances 2024

The Board of Health approved the August 14, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously (7-0). Members received presentations on the 2023 Appleton Health Department Annual Report, a dangerous animal declaration for a dog named Ziva, and new noise variances. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will receive a final update regarding a 2022 polymer incident at the AWWTP. The body will also review monthly reports for July 2024, including water distribution and meter data.

• Final update on the December 26, 2022 AWWTP Polymer Incident
• July 2024 Water Distribution and Meter Team Monthly Report
• Report on 7 water main breaks in July 2024

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will meet to review the 2023 annual reports for several Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) districts located within Outagamie County. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the September 12, 2023, meeting.

• Review of 2023 Annual Reports for TIF Districts #3, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will vote on two procurement requests. The first request is to award a contract to Nordon Business Environments for additional workstations for the police station, costing $48,100.37. The second request is to approve a sole‑source engineering services contract with McMahon for the AWWTP Hauled Waste Station Tank Upgrades, not to exceed $50,270.

• Award Police Station Additional Workstations to Nordon Business Environments – $48,100.37
• Approve sole‑source engineering services contract with McMahon for AWWTP Hauled Waste Station Tank Upgrades – up to $50,270

Municipal Services Committee

The Appleton Municipal Services Committee will decide on four ordinance changes and one variance request. Items include driveway extensions, parking adjustments near schools, and intersection control updates. No new policy decisions are scheduled; the meeting focuses on follow-ups and public hearings.

• Deny variance for driveway extension at 3039 N Ballard Rd
• Approve parking changes on Badger Av by Wilson Middle School
• Change intersection at Douglas St / Harris St to 2-way stop
• Approve parking changes on Clara St by Johnston Elementary School

The Municipal Services Committee recommended approval of parking changes on Badger Avenue near Wilson Middle School and on Clara Street near Johnston Elementary School, following 6-month evaluations. It also recommended changing intersection control at Douglas Street and Harris Street to a 2-way stop. A variance request for a driveway extension at 3039 N. Ballard Rd was held to the next meeting. All votes were 3-0 with two members excused.

• Recommended approval of parking changes on Badger Ave by Wilson Middle School (3-0)
• Recommended approval of parking changes on Clara St by Johnston Elementary School (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 2-way stop at Douglas St / Harris St (3-0)
• Held driveway extension variance at 3039 N. Ballard Rd to next meeting (3-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will conduct public hearings regarding land use and rezoning for the Thrivent property and 319 N. Drew Street. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and updates to municipal codes regarding refuse fees and emergency management.

• Public hearings for Thrivent property land use and rezoning (4321 N. Ballard Road and 3920 N. Meade Street)
• Public hearing for rezoning 319 N. Drew Street from R-2 to R-1C
• Contract for AWWTP Waste Heat-to-Power Generator Install with Rhode Bros, Inc. not to exceed $605,763
• Contract for AWWTP V-Building Elevator Renovation with Otis Elevator Co. not to exceed $292,930
• Sole source contract with TAPCO for TIBA ramp software and equipment not to exceed $221,209

The Common Council approved a comprehensive plan future land use map amendment, a planned development overlay amendment, and a rezoning for the Thrivent property at 4321 N. Ballard Road, changing designations from agricultural/commercial to mixed-use and residential. The council also approved the Lawe Street concrete reconstruction design, adopted the Outagamie County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and updated Chapter 5 of the municipal code. A resolution requiring a super majority vote on wheel tax increases failed.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment #1-24 for Thrivent property (13-0-1)
• Approved Planned Development Overlay District amendment for 4321 N. Ballard Road (13-0-1)
• Approved Rezoning #6-24 for Thrivent property to R-2 Two-Family District (13-0-1)
• Approved Lawe Street Concrete Reconstruction Design (13-0-1)
• Adopted Outagamie County Hazard Mitigation Plan (13-0-1)
• Updated Municipal Code Chapter 5 Emergency Management (13-0-1)
• Approved budget amendments for Transit Center and Whitman facility (13-0-1)
• Failed Resolution #8-R-24 requiring super majority on wheel tax increases (3-10-1)

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will review a contract for network system upgrades and an ordinance update for stormwater management services. The body is also considering a new summer sewer credit policy and a request to opt out of two class action lawsuits.

• Engineering services contract to Donohue and Associates, Inc. for network system upgrades not to exceed $256,324
• Ordinance updating Municipal Code Chapter 20, Article V Stormwater Management Services
• Request to execute a Request for Exclusion from Tyco and BASF class action lawsuits
• Request to approve Summer Sewer Credit Policy

The Utilities Committee recommended approval for the City to file a Request for Exclusion to opt out of the Tyco and BASF class action lawsuits. It also recommended approval of an engineering services contract for network system upgrades, a stormwater ordinance update, and a summer sewer credit policy. All items passed 3-0 with two members excused.

• Recommended approval to opt out of Tyco and BASF class action lawsuits (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $256,324 Donohue engineering contract for network upgrades (3-0)
• Recommended approval of stormwater ordinance update (3-0)
• Recommended approval of summer sewer credit policy (3-0)

City Plan Commission

The Appleton City Plan Commission will consider a request to rezone the parcels at 2111, 2121 and 2125 South Schaefer Street from Planned Development districts #61‑94 and #10‑21 to PD/C‑2 district #8‑24, including an implementation plan. The commission will also review and potentially approve the Downtown Appleton Business Improvement District 2025 Operating Plan after an annual review. Minutes from the August 14, 2024 meeting will be approved.

• Rezoning #8‑24 for 2111, 2121 & 2125 South Schaefer St from PD/C‑2 districts #61‑94 and #10‑21 to PD/C‑2 district #8‑24, with attached Implementation Plan
• Annual review and approval of the Downtown Appleton Business Improvement District (BID) 2025 Operating Plan
• Approval of minutes from the August 14, 2024 City Plan Commission meeting (Agenda item 24‑1113)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is conducting public hearings regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and needs for the 2025 program year. The committee is also discussing the creation of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for the CDBG program.

• Public hearing on CDBG Notice of Funding Available and Community Needs for 2025 program year
• Public hearing on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for the CDBG Program
• Community Development Department Mid-Year 2024 Budget Report
• Inspection Division Permit Summary Report ending 7-31-24

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will decide on adopting the Outagamie County Hazard Mitigation Plan and update the city’s emergency management code. It will also review multiple liquor and tobacco license applications, a pet store renewal, and temporary beer permits for upcoming events.

• Adopt Outagamie County Hazard Mitigation Plan (24-1145)
• Update Appleton Municipal Code Chapter 5 on Emergency Management (24-1146)
• Class "B" Beer and Liquor License for Pickleball Kingdom at 2411 S. Kensington Dr (24-1109)
• Temporary Beer License for Movie Night in Houdini Plaza (24-1112)
• Cigarette and Vaping License for Top Dogz Vape Shop at 1347 W. Wisconsin Ave (24-1129)

The Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval of the Outagamie County Hazard Mitigation Plan and updates to Appleton Municipal Code Chapter 5 (Emergency Management). It also approved several liquor, tobacco, and pet store licenses, contingent on department approvals. All votes were 3-0 with two members excused.

• Recommended approval of Outagamie County Hazard Mitigation Plan adoption (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Chapter 5 Emergency Management Ordinance updates (3-0)
• Approved Class B beer and Reserve Class B liquor license for Pickleball Kingdom Appleton (contingent)
• Approved temporary premise amendment for Hank & Karen's Pub & Grill car show (contingent)
• Approved tobacco/vaping licenses for EVapor (two locations) and Top Dogz Vape Shop
• Approved Pet Store license renewal for Petco #1656 (contingent)
• Approved temporary beer/wine licenses for Creative Downtown Appleton, Catalpa Health, and Heart of the Valley Lions Club (contingent)

Human Resources & Information Technology Committee

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will discuss and vote on changes to the wastewater treatment plant organization, alderperson salaries, and various workplace policies including generative AI, security, and privacy.

• Approval of Alderperson Salaries
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Table of Organization Change Proposal
• Generative AI Policy
• Workplace Violence Policy Update
• Recruitment Status Report through 8/22/24

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will discuss authorizing the Mayor and City Staff to file a Request for Exclusion in the Tyco and BASF class action lawsuits. It will also consider an engineering services contract with Donohue and Associates, Inc. for network system upgrades, valued at $222,890 with a 15% contingency, not to exceed $256,324. An ordinance to update the Municipal Code Chapter 20, Article V Stormwater Management Services will be reviewed. The meeting was rescheduled due to lack of a quorum, so no Common Council action will be taken.

• Authorize filing a Request for Exclusion to opt out of Tyco and BASF class action lawsuits
• Engineering Services Contract to Donohue and Associates, Inc. for network upgrades, $222,890 plus 15% contingency, total not to exceed $256,324
• Approve ordinance updating Municipal Code Chapter 20, Article V Stormwater Management Services
• Public Hearing/Appearances (no specific items listed)
• Information item: Final Update on December 26, 2022 AWWTP Polymer Incident

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The Fox Cities Transit Commission is meeting to review July 2024 financial and ridership reports and the 2023 audit. The body will consider awarding a sole source A&E services contract for the Whitman Ave. Phase 2 project.

• Authorization of sole source A&E services contract to Kueny Architects, LLC for Whitman Ave. Phase 2 Construction
• Approval of July 2024 payments
• Presentation of the City of Appleton Valley Transit 2023 Single Audit
• Review of July 2024 ridership and income statements
• Discussion of 2025 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Goal

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several contract awards and engineering services for city infrastructure. The meeting includes requests for wastewater treatment plant upgrades and a grant application for a new traffic signal.

• Contract for AWWTP Waste Heat-to-Power Generator Install to Rhode Bros, Inc. not to exceed $605,763
• Contract for 2024 AWWTP V-Building Elevator Renovation to Otis Elevator Co. not to exceed $292,930
• Grant application for new traffic signal at Richmond Street (STH 47) / Ridgeview Drive intersection
• Sole source contract for Green Ramp Barrier Panel Emergency Repair Phase 2 not to exceed $59,613
• Engineering contracts for AWWTP Anaerobic Digester ($54,515), Water Tower Booster Pumps ($48,900), and AWWTP Column and Plank Storage ($28,050)

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will consider approving a design for Lawe Street concrete reconstruction, a grant request for a traffic signal at Richmond Street and Ridgeview Drive, an ordinance updating refuse rates, and a contract for traffic software upgrades.

• Approve Lawe Street concrete reconstruction design
• Grant request for new traffic signal at Richmond Street / Ridgeview Drive
• Approve ordinance updating Municipal Code Chapter 15 refuse rates
• Approve sole source contract with TAPCO for ramp access upgrades
• Fee waiver request for 311 N Superior Street

Common Council

The Common Council will decide on street vacations for Sampson Street, approve land acquisition for Lawe Street reconstruction, and vote on multiple liquor license applications. The Municipal Services Committee recommends approving stop-sign ordinances and street occupancy permits for the Fox Commons project.

• Street vacation of N. Sampson Street south of E. Winnebago Street
• Award land acquisition contract for Lawe Street reconstruction to Moss & Associates for up to $217,000
• Non-renewal of Corner Pub alcohol license at 1123 N. Mason Street
• New liquor licenses for Dollar General stores (1320 W. Wisconsin Ave, 1010 W. College Ave)
• Install stop signs at Catherine, Mary, Tonka, and Mason Streets

Library Board

The Library Board will conduct routine business including approving minutes, reviewing financial documents, and discussing policy updates. No major decisions are scheduled; the meeting focuses on administrative and informational reports.

• Approval of July 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of August 2024 budget amendment and financial cash flow
• Consideration of 2025 OWLS Resource Library and Services Agreements
• Adoption of new policies including Generative AI Technology and Workplace Violence policies

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold public hearings and vote on a rezoning request and a street vacation. The body will also discuss the disposition of a surplus land-locked parcel and a presentation regarding West College Avenue.

• Rezoning #7-24 for 319 North Drew Street from R-2 Two-Family District to R-1C Central City Residential District
• Street discontinuance to vacate a portion of N. Sampson Street public right-of-way south of E. Winnebago Street
• Land disposition of a land locked parcel between E. Winnebago Street and Bellaire Court (Tax Id #31-1-1275-00)
• Presentation on West College Avenue - A NEW Avenue

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will decide whether to non-renew the Class B liquor license for Corner Pub at 1123 N Mason Street after multiple failed extensions and inspections. The committee will also review new alcohol and tobacco license applications for several local businesses and temporary permits for events.

• Non-renewal of Corner Pub’s Class B liquor license at 1123 N Mason Street
• New Class B liquor license application for Gonzalez Mexican Grill at 2190 S Memorial Dr
• New Class B liquor license application for Mr. Frogs on the Ave at 409 W College Ave
• Temporary alcohol license for Fox Cities Performing Arts Center at 400 W College Ave on Aug 21 for outdoor cookout
• Temporary alcohol license for St Joseph Parish at 404 W Lawrence St on Aug 18 for Flights & Bites event

Human Resources & Information Technology Committee

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will receive the 2024 mid-year budget reports for Information Technology and Human Resources, a Directors Report, and a recruitment status report through August 7, 2024. No formal actions are listed; the agenda consists of informational items and a public hearing/appearances slot. Standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment are also included.

• 2024 IT Mid-Year Budget Report (Item 24‑1007)
• 2024 Human Resources Mid-Year Budget Report (Item 24‑1001)
• Directors Report (Item 24‑1002)
• Recruitment Status Report Through 8/7/24 (Item 24‑1043)
• Public Hearing/Appearances (Item 5)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review the N200 Child Passenger Safety Program policy and an animal ordinance memorandum. The meeting also includes a mental health information series and a review of the Q2 2024 report.

• Policy review: N200 Child Passenger Safety Program
• Animal Ordinance Memorandum
• Dangerous Animal Declarations
• New Noise Variances
• Q2 2024 Report

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will review a contract for network system upgrades and a request to opt out of two class action lawsuits. The committee will also receive a final update regarding a 2022 polymer incident at the AWWTP.

• Engineering services contract to Donohue and Associates, Inc. for Utilities Department Network System Upgrades not to exceed $256,324
• Request for Exclusion from Tyco and BASF class action lawsuits
• Final update on December 26, 2022 AWWTP Polymer Incident

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will consider action items regarding irrigation updates for Reid Golf Course and event requests from Irish Fest and Mom Prom. The meeting also includes a review of the July 2024 revenue and expense report for Reid Golf Course.

• 2024 Reid Irrigation Update and Sole Source Request
• Irish Fest request for a private event
• Mom Prom raffle license request
• Reid Golf Course July 2024 Revenue & Expense Report

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing requests to accept federal grants for the Whitman Facility Remodel and the Downtown Appleton Regional Transit Multimodal Hub. The body will also discuss a resolution regarding wheel tax vote requirements and a cost-share agreement for the I-41/Ballard Interchange Project.

• Authorization to accept $25,000,000 RAISE grant for the Downtown Appleton Regional Transit Multimodal Hub
• Authorization to accept $12,000,000 Federal 5339 (b) funds for the Whitman Facility Remodel Phase 2
• State/Municipal Financial Agreement for I-41/Ballard Interchange Project (2025 City Cost Share $435,200)
• Resolution #8-R-24 to require a super majority vote on wheel tax or wheel tax related fee increases
• Final contract payment of $97,442.52 to MRJ INC. dba Joski Sewer for water service replacements

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will consider several street and traffic actions, including permits for the Fox Commons project, temporary occupancy permits, and multiple stop‑sign installations. The committee will also vote on a contract award of up to $217,000 to Moss & Associates for land acquisition services for the Lawe Street reconstruction. Additional items include a street vacation on Sampson Street and a service‑contract amendment for traffic‑signal software.

• Approve contract for land acquisition services for Lawe Street reconstruction (max $217,000) to Moss & Associates
• Approve permanent street occupancy and sign permits for five awnings on College Avenue (Fox Commons Project)
• Approve long‑term temporary street occupancy permits for Findorff (Oneida & City Center Streets) and RODAC (dumpster on Morrison Street)
• Approve ordinance changes to install stop signs on Catherine, Mary, and Tonka Streets at North Street
• Approve street vacation for a 50’ × 70’ area of Sampson Street south of E. Winnebago Street

Common Council

The Common Council will review requests for significant municipal financing and various infrastructure projects. The body is also deciding on alcohol license renewals and a proposed ordinance to rescind 'No Mow May'.

• Sale and issuance of $13,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes and $12,910,000 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds
• Ordinance #99-24 to rescind 'No Mow May'
• Contract for RingCentral SaaS for $209,000
• Change Order No. 2 for H-23 Lightning Drive Extension Phase 1 in the amount of $72,830
• Non-renewal of alcohol license for Corner Pub at 1123 N Mason Street

Finance Committee

The Appleton Finance Committee will decide on issuing $13.5M in General Obligation Promissory Notes and $12.91M in Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, plus approve a sole-source $47,230 contract for emergency Green Ramp repairs. A public hearing on the bond sales will also be held.

• $13,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2024
• $12,910,000 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024
• $47,230 sole-source contract with Restoration Systems, Inc. for Green Ramp Barrier Panel Emergency Repair
• Public hearing on 2024 General Obligation Notes and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds sales
• Emergency Green Ramp Repairs and Reconstruction resolution

Library Board

The Library Board Nominating Committee is meeting to select nominees for the positions of Library Board President and Vice President. The meeting is focused on this single action item.

• Selection of nominees for Library Board President and Vice President (Item 24-0923)

Library Board

The Appleton Library Board will meet to consider the 2025 operational budget, including supporting documents such as a budget memo, working document, and narrative. The board will also review the Library Special Revenue Funds and library grants.

• 24-0922 Library 2025 Operational Budget review
• 24-0963 Library Special Revenue Funds review
• Library Grants 278.pdf review

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold public hearings and vote on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning designations for parcels at 4321 N. Ballard Road and 3920 N. Meade Street. The commission will also receive a presentation regarding West College Avenue.

• Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment #1-24 for 4321 N. Ballard Road and 3920 N. Meade Street
• Amendment to Planned Development Overlay District (PD/C-2 #4-00) for 4321 N. Ballard Road
• Rezoning #6-24 for 4321 N. Ballard Road to R-2 Two-family District
• Presentation on West College Avenue - A NEW Avenue

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will deliberate the non-renewal of an alcohol license for Corner Pub. The body will also review several new and renewal applications for liquor, beer, tobacco, and pet store licenses.

• Non-renewal of Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Class B Liquor License for Corner Pub at 1123 N Mason Street
• Class B Beer and Reserve Class B Liquor application for Cambria Hotel Appleton at 3940 N. Gateway Dr
• Class B Beer and Class B Liquor application for Shadows Food and Spirits at 211 S. Walter Ave
• Pet store renewal for Lucky Fish & Aquarium LLC at 337 W. Wisconsin Ave
• Temporary Class B Beer and Class B Wine license for Irish Fest at Jones Park for September 13-14, 2024

Human Resources & Information Technology Committee

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and decide whether to approve a $209,000 contract for RingCentral SaaS software. A recruitment status report will also be presented.

• Request to Approve RingCentral SaaS for $209,000
• Recruitment Status Report through 7/16/2024

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The Fox Cities Transit Commission is meeting to authorize the acceptance of two federal grants for facility and infrastructure improvements. The body will also review the 2023 audit and recent financial and ridership reports.

• Authorization to accept $12,000,000 in FY2024 Federal 5339 (b) funds for the Whitman Facility Remodel Phase 2
• Authorization to accept $25,000,000 RAISE discretionary grant for the Downtown Appleton Regional Transit Multimodal Hub
• Approval of May and June 2024 payments
• Presentation of the City of Appleton Valley Transit 2023 Single Audit
• Review of 2024 2nd Quarter KPI and Non-Peak Service Modification Update

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will meet to approve minutes from the June 11 meeting and vote on a contract to repair the Apple Hill Farms Pond outlet pipe. Monthly water system reports for May and June will also be reviewed.

• Award Apple Hill Farms Pond 4 Outlet Pipe Repair Contract to Advance Construction, Inc. for up to $28,000
• Review May and June 2024 Water Distribution and Meter Team monthly reports

Finance Committee

The Appleton Finance Committee will review and vote on several financial actions including a $72,830 change order for the Lightning Drive Extension, a $44,838 contract for the Police Station Gun Range Door Project, and multiple wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation contracts. The meeting will also include a public hearing on the 2024 General Obligation and Sewerage System Revenue Bond Sales, along with mid-year budget and facilities reports.

• $72,830 change order for H-23 Lightning Drive Extension Phase 1 drainage work
• Award $44,838 Police Station Gun Range Door Project to IEI General Contractor
• Reject $2,617,900 bid for Appleton Wastewater Treatment Plant Primary Clarifier rehabilitation
• $8,837 change order for AWWTP Final Clarifier Tank rehabilitation
• Resolution to require super majority vote for future Wheel Tax or fee increases

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will decide on four action items: a street occupancy permit for exterior lights at 513 W. College Avenue, a utility easement release for the I-41 water main relocation, a state/municipal agreement for the Lawe Street Bridge construction, and ordinance changes for parking restrictions during the B-24 Summit Street Reconstruction Project. No new decisions will be made by the Common Council during this meeting.

• Approve street occupancy permit at 513 W. College Avenue for five exterior sconce lights
• Approve utility easement release for I-41 Project Water Main Relocation
• Approve State/Municipal Agreement for Lawe Street Bridge over Navigational Canal
• Approve ordinance changes for B-24 Summit St Reconstruction (Packard St to Elsie St)
• Approve ordinance changes for B-24 Summit St Reconstruction (Prospect Av to Fourth St)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning two properties to a Central City Residential District. The body will also consider various street occupancy permits, alcohol and tobacco licenses, and a resolution to rescind No Mow May ordinance language.

• Public hearing for Rezoning #5-24: 1313 E. Amelia Street and 1319 N. Owaissa Street from R-1B to R-1C
• Resolution #7-R-24 to rescind No Mow May ordinance language
• Street occupancy permits for Lil Taco (106 S. State Street), Rise Apartments (113 W. Harris Street), and The Boldt Company (College Avenue)
• Non-renewal of alcohol license for Corner Pub at 1123 N Mason Street
• Police Department sole source contract for TimeClock Plus LLC

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will review a request to extend the purchase date under a development agreement with Merge LLC for a mixed-use project at W. Washington Street and N. Appleton Street. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hold a public hearing.

• 60-day extension of purchase date (July 31, 2024) for Merge LLC mixed-use development at W. Washington St & N. Appleton St
• Tax Increment Financing District No. 11 (Tax Id #31-2-0272-00)
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2024 meeting (24-0934 CDC Minutes)

Library Board

The Appleton Library Board will review and vote on the July 2024 Budget Amendment. It will also approve the Library Director's mid‑year 2024 performance evaluation. Additional items include a review of the City of Appleton Fall Protection Policy, a building project update, and a county library service planning memo.

• Approve July 2024 Budget Amendment (24-0906)
• Approve Library Director's Mid‑Year 2024 Performance Evaluation (24-0909)
• Review City of Appleton Fall Protection Policy (24-0907)
• Review June 2024 Building Project Update (24-0910)
• Review County Library Service Planning memo (24-0912)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review a nomination for a local building to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. The body will also elect its Chair and Vice Chair and establish its meeting schedule.

• Nomination of 'The 222 Building' (Aid Association for Lutherans Building) at 222 West College Avenue to the National Register of Historic Places
• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Setting of meeting date and time
• Designation of contact person

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will consider the final plat for Lumbini Estates. The commission will also receive information regarding a contract award to SmithGroup for updating city plans.

• Lumbini Estates Final Plat approval request
• Contract award for Appleton's Comprehensive Plan and Sub-Area Plans update to SmithGroup

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will consider contract awards for city planning and neighborhood programs. The committee will also review a property purchase amendment and may enter a closed session regarding real estate sales.

• Contract award to SmithGroup for Appleton's Comprehensive Plan and Sub-Area Plans up to $375,000
• Contract award to NeighborWorks Green Bay for the Neighborhood Leadership Academy Program up to $80,000
• Amendment to the Offer to Purchase for 14 acres at E. Vantage Drive and S. Eisenhower Drive
• Public hearing regarding the 2024 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program

Safety and Licensing Committee

The committee will consider several alcohol license applications, including a non-renewal for Corner Pub. The agenda also includes temporary premise amendments for various businesses during the Mile of Music event and several license renewals.

• Non-renewal of Class B liquor license for Corner Pub at 1123 N Mason Street
• Alcohol license application for Jechu LLC d/b/a Mr. Frogs at 409 W. College Ave
• Police Department sole source memo for TimeClock Plus LLC contract
• Temporary premise amendments for Spats Food and Spirits, Emmett's Bar & Grill, Wooden Nickel, and Jim's Place
• Tobacco and vaping license renewals for Family Dollar, Circle K, and The Dispensary

Human Resources & Information Technology Committee

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will review a request to approve endpoint switches at a cost of $256,000. The committee will also receive a recruitment status report through July 3, 2024.

• Request to approve endpoint switches for $256,000
• Recruitment Status Report through 7/3/24

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the 2023 Audit presentation and several action items. Proposed actions include a budget amendment for public safety cameras and contract awards for park pavilion roofs and bridge relocation.

• Presentation of the 2023 Audit and Executive Summary
• Transportation Project Plat and Relocation Order for Olde Oneida Street Bridge over South Mill Race
• Budget amendment of $110,904 for the Public Safety Camera project
• Contract award to Schulze Exteriors, LLC for Park Pavilions Roof Replacement up to $52,775
• Audit agreement for water main relocation related to 2025 I-41/Ballard Road interchange reconstruction

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will review the 2024 Parks and Recreation Mid Year Report. The agenda also includes a revenue and expense report for Reid Golf Course from June 2024.

• 2024 Parks and Recreation Mid Year Report
• Reid Golf Course-June 2024 Revenue & Expense Report

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Appleton Safety and Licensing Committee will hold a public hearing and review a proposal to non-renew the alcohol license for Corner Pub at 1123 N Mason Street. The committee will also consider new and renewed alcohol, tobacco, and mobile home park license applications for several local businesses and residents. Information items include a status report on alcohol licenses and a list of recent and upcoming special events.

• Public hearing on non-renewal of Corner Pub’s Class B alcohol license at 1123 N Mason Street
• New Class B beer and liquor license applications for Mr. Frogs (409 W. College Ave), Dairyland Brew Pub (1216 E. Wisconsin Ave), and Mondo on the River (425 W. Water St)
• Class A beer and liquor license applications for five Walgreens locations across Appleton
• Class C wine license application for Ukiyo at 207 W. College Ave
• Mobile home park license renewal for Fox Valley Estates at 106 Primrose Lane

Library Board

The Library Board will review the Library Director's mid-year performance. The meeting also includes discussions on updating the Library Emergency Policy and eliminating a redundant policy.

• 2024 Mid-Year Performance Review for the Library Director
• Recommendation to eliminate a redundant policy
• Updates to the Library Emergency Policy

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will act on the 2025 Special Assessment Policy, which establishes fees for future city projects. The committee will also vote on awarding a wastewater treatment plant upgrade contract to Staab Construction and approving several change orders for existing construction projects. Additionally, the committee will review budget adjustments for park maintenance donations.

• Approve 2025 Special Assessment Policy
• Award AWWTP Phase II Belt Filter Press Equipment Upgrades to Staab Construction for up to $4,842,119
• Approve Change Order #8 to Staab Construction for AWWTP Phase I upgrades totaling $66,293
• Approve Change Orders #17 and #18 to Miron Construction for the AWWTP Sludge Storage Building Addition totaling $15,343.87
• Approve Change Orders #1 and #2 to Rhode Brothers for AWTF Compressed Air System Improvements totaling $1,256

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will review several requests for street occupancy permits. The committee is also considering a resolution to rescind the No Mow May ordinance language.

• Permanent street occupancy permit for Rise Apartments, LLC at 113 W. Harris Street
• Extension of street occupancy permit 24-027-T for The Boldt Company's Fox Commons City Center Plaza project
• Street occupancy permit for Lil Taco to place tables and chairs at 106 S. State Street
• Resolution #7-R-24 to rescind the No Mow May ordinance language

Common Council

The Common Council will review several committee reports including municipal services, safety and licensing, and parks and recreation. Key discussions involve roadway design changes for Morrison Street, street occupancy permits, and various business license renewals.

• Rezoning of 841 W. Lawrence Street from C-2 General Commercial to R-2 Two-Family District
• Updated roadway design parameters for 2025 reconstruction of Morrison Street
• Street occupancy permit for Fox Commons City Center Plaza construction on College Avenue
• Sidewalk sale permit for Appleton Downtown Inc. on College Avenue (August 2-4, 2024)
• Fire Department Automatic Aid Agreement with the Village of Fox Crossing Fire Department

Library Board

The Library Board will review several action items including a budget amendment and brand identity update. The board is also considering a contract for self-checkout equipment and billing coordination with Winnebago County.

• Brand Identity Refresh with Showcase Communications not to exceed $18,000
• Self-Checkout contract award to MK Solutions not to exceed $50,000
• Billing of Winnebago County under Act 420 via OWLS
• June 2024 Budget Amendment
• Trustee re-appointments for J. Brozek, N. Bunnow, and J. Keller

Historic Preservation Commission

This meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda included a request to nominate 'The 222 Building' at 222 West College Avenue to the National Register of Historic Places.

• Nomination of 'The 222 Building' (a/k/a 'Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) Building') at 222 West College Avenue to the National Register of Historic Places

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Appleton Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing variance requests for residential garage additions at two addresses that do not meet standard zoning setback rules. Property owners are asking permission to build closer to property lines or in front yards than the ordinance allows. Variance decisions determine whether specific homes can deviate from city layout standards, which affects neighborhood consistency and adjacent property boundaries. The meeting also includes routine elections for board leadership.

• Variance request at 924 N. Leminwah St. for an attached garage setback of 1.5 feet instead of the required six feet
• Variance requests at 1006 N. Linwood Dr. for a detached garage placed five feet from the front property line despite zoning prohibitions and a 20-foot requirement
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair

Board of Health

The Board of Health will elect a Chair and Vice Chair during this meeting. Action items also include setting the board's meeting time and reviewing the N204 Tuberculosis Screening policy.

• Election of Board of Health Chair
• Election of Board of Health Vice Chair
• Policy Review: N204 Tuberculosis Screening
• Setting Board of Health Meeting Place and Time
• Designation of Board of Health Contact Person

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will consider a rezoning request for properties on East Amelia Street and North Owaissa Street. The commission will also review a wetland restriction modification for North Edgewood Estates 3 and a resolution regarding the Appleton (Fox Cities) MPO Policy Board structure.

• Rezoning #5-24: 1313 East Amelia Street and 1319 North Owaissa Street from R-1B to R-1C
• Wetland restriction modification for Lots 90 - 97 of North Edgewood Estates 3
• Resolution #2024-03: New Appleton (Fox Cities) MPO Policy Board Structure and Re-designation Agreement

Community Development Committee

The Committee will review the 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the Community Development Block Grant program. Members will also consider revised grant allocations and a requested covenant waiver for Southpoint Commerce Park.

• Approval of the 2023 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
• Approval of revised 2024-2025PY Community Development Block Grant allocations
• Waiver request for Southpoint Commerce Park at 3351 S. Eisenhower Drive regarding maximum lot coverage
• Election of Vice Chair

Human Resources & Information Technology Committee

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will review several personnel requests including additions to the Police Department and Public Health. The agenda also includes a request for a $43,571 metafile conversion and information regarding Valley Transit service modifications.

• Request to approve Metafile Conversion for $43,571
• Request to add 1.0 FTE Environmental Health Technician Position
• Request to increase Public Health Nursing FTE from 4.0 to 4.1
• Police Department Table of Organization modification and addition of Police Officer position
• Valley Transit Service Modifications

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee is reviewing several license renewals and new applications for businesses in Appleton. Items include alcohol and tobacco renewals, taxicab company licenses, pet store renewals, and temporary event permits.

• Alcohol and cigarette/tobacco/vapor product license renewals
• Fire Department Automatic Aid Agreement with the Village of Fox Crossing Fire Department
• Class B beer and liquor license applications for Bazil's Pub & Provisions, No Idea Bar, and Olde Town Tavern at 109 and 107 W College Ave
• Temporary Class B beer/liquor permits for Mile of Music events at Rookies Sports Bar & Grill and Houdini Plaza
• Taxicab company license applications for Z's Overflow LLC and Dynasty Limousine Service LLC

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The Commission will review a resolution regarding the new Appleton (Fox Cities) MPO Policy Board structure. Additionally, members will consider proposed changes to Valley Transit evening and Saturday service.

• Resolution No. 2024-03: New Appleton (Fox Cities) MPO Policy Board structure
• Proposed Valley Transit evening and Saturday service modifications

Utilities Committee

The committee is reviewing the 2023 Electronic Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the city's sewer and wastewater systems. Action items include adopting revised stormwater pond agreements and amending a stormwater management contract.

• Approval of the 2023 Electronic Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (eCMAR)
• Adoption of proposed revised agreements for stormwater ponds at Memorial Park and Reid Golf Course
• Amendment of the 2024A Stormwater Management Plan Review contract with Brown and Caldwell by $25,000 to a total not to exceed $75,000
• Additional equipment purchase of $3,359.00 for the Turbidimeter Replacement Project at the Water Filtration Plant

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will consider several action items including a resolution regarding sustainable pesticide use and an amendment to the Houdini Plaza lease. Members will also review proposed revised agreements for stormwater ponds at Memorial Park and Reid Golf Course.

• Resolution #4-R-24 Sustainable Use of Pesticides
• Amendment to the Houdini Plaza Lease Agreement
• Revised agreements for Stormwater Ponds at Memorial Park and Reid Golf Course
• Resolution #2024-02 for the Wisconsin DNR IRA Urban Forestry Grant
• Updated Park Pavilions and Special Areas Policy

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several action items including infrastructure contracts and a police department request. Items include funding for Lutz Park development and equipment replacement at the AWWTP.

• Police Department mural request for 222 S. Walnut Street
• Safe Drinking Water Loan application and reimbursement resolution
• AWWTP Mix Liquor Channel Blower Replacement project up to $450,915
• Lutz Park Trail and Shoreline Development contract up to $595,614.35
• Final payment of $21,593.75 for Phosphoric Acid System Addition

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee is considering updated roadway designs for Morrison Street and several street occupancy permits. The agenda also includes a proposed ordinance regarding electric scooters and resolutions related to pesticide use and the 'No Mow May' ordinance.

• Updated design parameters for Morrison Street reconstruction from Glendale Avenue to Pershing Street
• Street occupancy permit for Fox Commons City Center Plaza construction on College Avenue
• Sidewalk sale permit for Appleton Downtown Inc. on College Avenue (August 2-4, 2024)
• Street occupancy permits for Jack’s Apple Pub at 535 W. College Avenue
• Ordinance to prohibit short-term rental of electric scooters to the general public

Common Council

The Common Council will review several committee recommendations including land rezoning for Emerald Valley Estates, street occupancy permits, and liquor license applications. The agenda also includes budget amendments, ARPA grant awards, and a pavement marking maintenance contract.

• Rezoning of Emerald Valley Estates 8th Addition from Agricultural to Single-Family District
• Pavement Marking Maintenance Contract award to Century Traffic, Inc. up to $178,195.90
• Contract amendment for H-23 Lightning Drive Extension Phase 1 totaling $1,622,361.12
• ARPA non-profit grant awards including $750,000 for First 5 Fox Valley
• Special Use Permits for a coffeehouse bar at 823 West College Avenue and a wholesale facility at 1800 West College Avenue

Appleton Public Arts Committee

The committee will consider a request from the Appleton Police Department to paint a mural on an east-facing concrete wall. The project is located between the lower garage and upper parking deck at 222 S. Walnut Street.

• Police Department mural request for 222 S. Walnut Street

Board of Review

The Board of Review will elect leadership, review the 2024 assessment roll, and perform statutory duties. The board will hear testimony from scheduled objectors, including a hearing for 3609 S Barker Lane.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Review of 2024 Assessment Roll, Omitted Roll, and Correction of Error Roll
• Hearing for Michael Muoio regarding 3609 S Barker Lane (Parcel# 31-9-2963-00)

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The Fox Cities Transit Commission is hosting a public hearing for Valley Transit to discuss proposed changes to transit services. This meeting is not a formal commission meeting and no official action will be taken by the body.

• Public Hearing for Service Changes (24-0695)

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee is reviewing several liquor license applications, agent changes, and license renewals. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding demerit point violations for various businesses.

• Demerit point violation appearances for Walmart, Oneida BP, Quinto Sol, SG Petroleums, and Courtyard Marriott
• 2024-2025 Alcohol License Renewal applications
• Class A liquor license applications for Kensington MotoMart, Ballard MotoMart, Badger MotoMart, and Appleton MotoMart
• Class C wine license application for Ivory Rose Bridal Boutique Inc. at 103 E. College Ave.
• Class B beer and liquor agent changes for Target, Angels Restaurant, Apollon, Lawrence University (Viking Room), and Appleton Beer Factory

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three land-use requests. These include two special use permits for businesses at 823 and 1800 West College Avenue, and a rezoning that would change a parcel at 841 West Lawrence Street from general commercial to two-family residential. Any commission approvals will require a two-thirds vote by the Common Council.

• Special Use Permit #2-24 for a bar and coffeehouse at 823 West College Avenue
• Special Use Permit #3-24 for a wholesale facility at 1800 West College Avenue
• Rezoning #4-24 changing property at 841 West Lawrence Street from C-2 General Commercial to R-2 Two-Family District

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will review a request for sanitary and storm sewer cleaning services and design modeling support. The meeting includes action items regarding service contracts and software training.

• Single source contract with Brown & Caldwell for Badger Ave Design and Modeling Support not to exceed $41,400
• Award of Unit F-24 Sanitary & Storm Sewer Cleaning and Televising to Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC not to exceed $250,000

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The commission will review April 2024 financial and ridership reports. The agenda includes a discussion of proposed modifications to Valley Transit's evening and Saturday service. Members will also receive updates on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

• Proposed Valley Transit evening and Saturday service modifications
• Approval of April 2024 payments
• Review of April 2024 financial report
• Review of April 2024 ridership report
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several action items including ARPA non-profit grant recommendations and budget amendments for Fire and Police funds. The committee will also consider a contract amendment for the H-23 Lightning Drive Extension Phase 1 project.

• Resolution #5-R-24 to increase the Wheel Tax
• Resolution #6-R-24 establishing a Responsible Bidder Policy ordinance
• Contract amendment for H-23 Lightning Drive Extension Phase 1 increasing total contract to $1,622,361.12
• Budget amendments for Fire and Police via Theodore Lang Trust donation of $17,651.09 each
• ARPA non-profit grant recommendations including $750,000 for First 5 Fox Valley

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will consider adopting a revised rental and fee policy for the Scheig Center and Gardens. The committee will also review the May 2024 revenue and expense report for Reid Golf Course.

• Adoption of Revised Scheig Center and Gardens Rental and Fee Policy
• Review of Reid Golf Course May 2024 Revenue & Expense Report

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider three requests for variances from existing zoning ordinances. These items involve building distances from property lines and limitations on wall sign sizes.

• Accessory building setback request at 98 Estherbrook Ct.
• Garage addition setback request at 924 N. Leminwah St.
• Wall sign size variance for 10 E. College Ave.

Municipal Services Committee

The committee will consider several street occupancy requests for the Trout Museum of Art and Commodore Club. Action items also include a mural proposal at 134 S. Superior Street and a pavement marking contract award.

• Street occupancy permit for Trout Museum of Art overhang on College Avenue
• Mural request by Neo Medina and Trout Museum of Art at 134 S. Superior Street
• Street occupancy permit for Commodore Club tables and chairs at 231 E. College Avenue
• Pavement marking maintenance contract award to Century Traffic, Inc. up to $178,195.90
• Proposed parking change on Second Street (2500W) following a six-month evaluation

Common Council

The Appleton Common Council will consider several committee recommendations covering water infrastructure, parking policy, and public safety contracts. The most significant action is approving a $611,302 state loan with 100 percent principal forgiveness to replace private lead service lines, which directly impacts residential drinking water safety. The council will also review revisions to downtown meter bag fees, approve automatic aid agreements for fire response with neighboring municipalities, and vote on ordinance changes for multiple local construction projects.

• Approve $611,302 Safe Drinking Water Loan Program funding for private lead service line replacements
• Amend 2024 Budget to record acceptance of water utility funding and award McMahon up to $29,700 for water treatment facility rehabilitation
• Revise Downtown Appleton Parking and Meter Bag Policy
• Approve automatic aid agreements with Little Chute, Kimberly, and Grand Chute fire departments for structure fire response
• Vote on ordinance changes for the Rise Apartment Project, Linwood Avenue reconstruction, and Sweetwater Way development

Human Resources & Information Technology Committee

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will consider a request for a Syntech Fuelmaster upgrade and a change to the Department of Public Works administration table of organization. The meeting also includes information regarding interpreter policy updates and recruitment status.

• Syntech Fuelmaster Upgrade request
• DPW Administration Table of Organization change request
• 2024 Interpreter Policy Update
• Recruitment Status Report through 5/9/24

Library Board

The Library Board will review the April 2024 bill register and financial cash flow. The agenda includes an appointment of a nominating committee and updates on building projects and hiring processes.

• Review of April 2024 Bill Register
• Appointment of Library Board Nominating Committee
• Updated COA Vehicle Usage Policy
• Building Project Update
• 1st Quarter 2024 Statistics review

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will consider several license applications for alcohol and electronic vaping devices. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding demerit point violations and a proposed automatic aid agreement between the Fire Department and the Village of Little Chute.

• Automatic Aid Agreement between City of Appleton Fire Department and Village of Little Chute
• Demerit Point Violation Appearances for Walmart, Valley Mobil, Northland Ave Citgo, and Aldi Kensington
• Class B Liquor license application for Alpine Swift d/b/a Ellinor at 1016 E Pacific St.
• Temporary Class B Beer and Wine licenses for St. Joseph Parish at 404 W. Lawrence St.
• Electronic Vaping Device Retail License application for D8D By H4H LLC d/b/a The Dispensary at 3020 E. College Ave Suite F.

Appleton Redevelopment Authority

The Appleton Redevelopment Authority will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and set future meeting schedules. The board will also receive updates regarding the Mayor's Taskforce on Housing Development Policy and 222 N. Oneida Street. One appointment to the ARA Exhibition Center Advisory Committee is up for approval.

• Appointment to the ARA Exhibition Center Advisory Committee
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Update on Mayor's Taskforce on Housing Development Policy
• Update on 222 N. Oneida Street

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will consider rezoning land near Providence Avenue and Aquamarine Avenue from Agricultural to Single-Family District. The commission will also review the preliminary plat for the 8th, 9th, and 10th Additions to Emerald Valley.

• Rezoning #3-24: West of Providence Avenue/Aquamarine Avenue to R-1B Single-Family District
• Preliminary Plat approval for the 8th, 9th, and 10th Additions to Emerald Valley
• Welcome new appointment Richard Carpenter to the City Plan Commission

Appleton Public Arts Committee

The committee will consider a request from Neo Medina and the Trout Museum of Art to paint a mural inside the Red Ramp. The meeting also includes electing a Vice Chair and setting future meeting dates.

• Mural request for Red Ramp at 134 S. Superior Street
• Election of Vice Chair
• Setting meeting date and time
• Designating a contact person

Utilities Committee

The committee will review several action items regarding water infrastructure and service line replacement. Proposed actions include approving engineering contracts, a leak monitoring system, and a loan for lead service line replacement.

• $27,000 contract to McMahon for Appleton Water Treatment Facility Carbon Dioxide System Rehabilitation
• Acceptance of $611,302 DNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program loan for private lead service line replacement
• Award to Badger Meter Syrinix for a leak monitoring system not to exceed $90,000
• $26,900 contract amendment to McMahon for Phase II Solids Dewatering Equipment Upgrades

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review a $611,302 award from the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program for lead service replacements. The agenda also includes a budget amendment for the Water Utility Fund and a resolution to increase the wheel tax. Additionally, the committee will consider a sole source purchase of fire apparatus.

• $611,302 award for Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
• Budget amendment for Water Utility Fund lead service replacements
• Sole source purchase of fire apparatus for Appleton Fire Department
• Resolution #5-R-24 to increase the wheel tax

CEA Review Committee

The committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Action items include a sole source purchase request for a fire engine and requests regarding city vehicle fleet changes.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Sole Source Purchase of Fire Apparatus for Appleton Fire Department
• Request to place Forklift #1502 into Replaced Fleet
• Request to upgrade Utilities Department Truck #1520 to a cargo van in 2025

Municipal Services Committee

The committee will consider several ordinance changes related to local construction and paving projects. Members will also review updates to the Downtown Appleton Parking and Meter Bag Policy and a resolution regarding overnight parking.

• Street occupancy permit extension for Fox Commons City Center Plaza along College Avenue
• Revisions to the Downtown Appleton Parking and Meter Bag Policy
• Ordinance change for Clearwater Creek 4th Addition (Sweetwater Way)
• Loading zone stalls by the YMCA at 200E Lawrence St
• Ordinance changes for Lightning Dr. Grade and Gravel, Linwood Av. Reconstruction, Quest Dr. Paving, and Southpoint Commerce Park projects

Common Council

The Common Council will review several committee reports including municipal services, safety and licensing, and finance. Key items include ward modifications for redistricting, new roadway design parameters for Emerald Valley subdivisions, and multiple contract awards.

• New roadway design parameters for Emerald Valley 8, 9, and 10 Subdivision Plat
• Street occupancy permit for Chandelier LLC at 215 W. College Avenue
• Parklet installation by Creative Downtown Appleton, Inc. on Washington Street
• Sanitary and Storm Sewer CIPP Lining contract with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC up to $384,975.43
• Facility Generator Replacement contract with Van Ert Electric Co., Inc. up to $320,366

Safety and Licensing Committee

This special meeting includes an action item regarding ward modifications resulting from WI 2023 Act 94. The committee will also receive reports from the City Clerk, Fire Chief, and Police Chief.

• Ward modifications for 2024 redistricting
• Directors Report from the City Clerk, Fire Chief, and Police Chief

Community Development Committee

The committee will conduct a special meeting to address administrative actions. The agenda includes electing a Vice Chair and setting future meeting dates.

• Elect Vice Chair
• Set Meeting Date and Time
• Designate Contact Person

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to conduct several elections. Action items include electing a Vice Chair, Tax Appeals members, and a CEA Board member.

• Elect Vice Chair (24-0504)
• Elect Tax Appeals Members (24-0505)
• Elect CEA Board Member (24-0506)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to conduct administrative actions including electing a Vice-Chair. The agenda also includes setting the future meeting time and designating a contact person.

• Elect Vice-Chair for the Parks & Recreation Committee
• Set Meeting Time for the Parks & Recreation Committee
• Designate Contact Person for the Parks & Recreation Committee

Safety and Licensing Committee

The committee is reviewing several temporary beer and wine license applications for upcoming events. It is also considering automatic aid agreements between the Fire Department and Kimberly and Grand Chute fire departments.

• Operator License application for Miguel Hulke
• Premises Amendment for OB's Brau Haus at 523 W College Ave
• Automatic Aid Agreement with Kimberly Fire Department
• Automatic Aid Agreement with Grand Chute Fire Department
• Temporary Class 'B' Beer license for Light the Night Market on College Avenue

City Plan Commission

The Commission will consider a special use permit to establish a 521 square foot tavern in an existing storage garage at 1201 N. Badger Avenue. Additionally, the body will review the proposed dedication of an outlot for public trail purposes within Southpoint Commerce Park.

• Special Use Permit #1-24 for a 521 square foot tavern at 1201 N. Badger Avenue
• Proposed dedication of an outlot for public trail purposes in Southpoint Commerce Park
• Election of Vice Chair

Human Resources & Information Technology Committee

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will elect a Vice Chair and set future meeting dates. The committee will also receive updates regarding recruitment status, the asbestos policy, and personnel record retention.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Updates to Asbestos Policy
• Updates to Personnel Record Retention Policy
• Recruitment Status Report through 4/18/24

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The Fox Cities Transit Commission will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The commission will also consider awarding a five-year contract with three one-year options to Running Inc. for paratransit services.

• Election of Commission Chair
• Election of Commission Vice-Chair
• Five-year contract with three one-year options for Running Inc. (Paratransit Services)
• Approval of March 2024 payments

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will review several action items, including two sole source engineering service contracts. The committee is also scheduled to elect a Vice-Chair and set future meeting dates.

• Sole Source Engineering Services Contract to McMahon for 2024 Primary Clarifiers #1 through #4 Rehabilitation Project up to $66,585
• Sole Source Engineering Services Contract to McMahon for Summer Street Lift Station Evaluation up to $13,685
• Election of a Vice-Chair for the Utilities Committee
• Setting of future meeting dates and times
• March 2024 Water Distribution and Meter Team Monthly Report

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review contract awards for sewer lining and a facility generator replacement. The committee is also scheduled to conduct several elections and review budget adjustments related to the library.

• Contract award for Unit O-24 Sanitary and Storm Sewer CIPP Lining to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC not to exceed $384,975.43
• Contract award for 2024 PRFMD Facility Generator Replacement to Van Ert Electric Co., Inc. for a total not to exceed $320,366
• Election of Vice Chair, Tax Appeals Members, and CEA Board Member
• Budget adjustments for Library Grant Fund, General Fund - Library (Friends), and General Fund - Library (OWL)

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will consider new roadway design parameters for the Emerald Valley subdivision. The meeting also includes requests for a street occupancy permit at 215 W. College Avenue and a parklet installation on Washington Street.

• New roadway design parameters for Emerald Valley 8, 9, and 10 Subdivision Plat
• Street occupancy permit request from Chandelier LLC for 215 W. College Avenue
• Parklet installation request at the NW corner of Washington Street and Appleton Street
• Election of Vice Chair and Central Equipment Agency Board Member

Common Council

This organizational meeting includes the election of the Council President, Vice President, and a representative to the City Plan Commission. The Council will also consider proposed updates to council rules and department names.

• Proposed changes to council rules regarding invocations and the Pledge of Allegiance
• Proposal to consolidate the Utilities Committee with the Municipal Services Committee
• Name change requests for Community & Economic Development and Parks, Recreation & Facilities Management departments
• Election of Council President and Vice President
• Cancellation of July 3, 2024, and January 1, 2025, meetings

Common Council

The Common Council will review several committee reports including requests for rezoning near E. Plank Road and a preliminary plat for Lumbini Estates. The agenda also includes a street occupancy permit for the Trout Museum of Art project and a contract award for parking ramp maintenance.

• Rezoning #2-24: E. Plank Road from R1-A to R-3 Multi-Family District
• Street occupancy permit for The Boldt Company at College Avenue, Drew Street, and Kimball Alley
• Parking change on Maple Street from Jefferson Street to Jackson Street
• Fire Department agreement for Urban Search and Rescue Emergency Response Services
• Contract award to Berglund Construction Company for parking ramp maintenance up to $1,386,000

Library Board

The Library Board will review the March 2023 bill register and a budget amendment for April 2024. The board is also considering a request to approve a summer teen internship position.

• April 2024 Budget Amendment
• Request for Approval of Summer Teen Internship Position
• Building Project Update
• APL Annual Report
• March 2023 Bill Register

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to review proposed changes to council rules, including invocation procedures and dress codes. The agenda also includes discussions regarding department name changes and the consolidation of committees.

• Proposed changes to Invocation procedures (24-0425, 24-0435, 24-0439)
• Proposal to change Council President election from secret ballot to open ballot (24-0436)
• Proposal to delete Rule 35 regarding the Pledge of Allegiance (24-0426)
• New rule proposal for business casual attire and hat removal (24-0437)
• Resolution to consolidate the Utilities Committee with the Municipal Services Committee (24-0210)

Safety and Licensing Committee

The committee is reviewing several liquor license applications, including temporary permits for the Heid Music Summer Concert Series and a senior prom. They are also considering a fire department grant acceptance and a search and rescue service agreement.

• Approval of Miguel Hulke’s operator license based on rehabilitation documentation
• Fire Department request to accept a Firehouse Sub Grant for laryngoscopes
• Agreement for Urban Search and Rescue Emergency Response Services (2024-2026)
• Liquor license application for True North Energy, LLC at 3411 N. Ballard Rd.
• Premise amendment for OB's Brau Haus at 523 W College Ave

City Plan Commission

The commission will consider a minor amendment for a sidewalk cafe with alcohol service at 523-525 W. College Avenue. Members will also review the Lumbini Estates Preliminary Plat and receive an update on the Mayor's Taskforce on Housing Development Policy.

• Minor Amendment to Special Use Permit #12-00 for a sidewalk cafe at 523-525 W. College Avenue
• Lumbini Estates Preliminary Plat approval
• Update on Mayor's Taskforce on Housing Development Policy - Final Housing Development Policy Guide

Community Development Committee

The committee will receive an update regarding the Mayor's Taskforce on Housing Development Policy. The agenda also includes information about an upcoming Request for Proposals for a Neighborhood Leadership Academy Program.

• Update on Mayor's Taskforce on Housing Development Policy
• Upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for Neighborhood Leadership Academy Program

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a noise variance request for Unit O-24 Sanitary & Storm Sewer CIPP Liner. The agenda also includes information regarding mental health, respiratory virus surveillance, and dangerous animal declarations.

• Noise variance request for Unit O-24 Sanitary & Storm Sewer CIPP Liner
• Mental Health Information Series presentation by Beth Clay
• Respiratory Virus Surveillance and Waste Water Report
• Dangerous Animal Declarations

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Appleton Parks and Recreation Committee will review a memo regarding the 2024 Highview Park playground project during an action item. Members will also receive information updates on other city park projects. Standard procedures include approving February minutes and holding a public hearing for resident comments.

• Action item: Review memo on the 2024 Highview Park playground project (Doc 24-0267)
• Information item: Receive updates on ongoing park projects (Doc 24-0398)
• Public hearing for resident appearances
• Approval of minutes from the February 12, 2024 meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing a request to award a contract for the repair and preventative maintenance of Red & Yellow Parking Ramps. The proposal includes a $30,000 contingency for a total amount not to exceed $1,386,000.

• Contract award for Red & Yellow Parking Ramps maintenance up to $1,386,000
• Award of Unit H-24 project to Berglund Construction Company

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will review a street occupancy permit for the Trout Museum of Art - Lawrence University project. The committee is also considering proposed parking changes on Maple Street between Jefferson and Jackson Streets. Additionally, members will receive updates regarding Bird Rides and local road quality.

• Street occupancy permit for Trout Museum of Art - Lawrence University project
• Proposed parking change on Maple Street from Jefferson Street to Jackson Street
• March 2024 Inspection Division Permit Summary Comparison
• Discussion of Wisconsin Policy Forum article on local road quality

Common Council

The Common Council will review committee recommendations regarding Complete Streets policies and roadway designs. The agenda includes contract awards for fire station HVAC upgrades and wastewater plant improvements. The council will also address budget amendments and the allocation of ARPA funds for various city projects.

• Public hearing for rezoning 207 N Green Bay Road
• $1,174,198 total for AWWTP Roof Replacement Project
• $504,406 total for Fire Station #1 and #6 HVAC upgrades
• $1,800,000 in ARPA funding for Appleton Transit Center Renovation
• Approval of Complete Streets Policy and design guides

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will consider recommended denials for two operator licenses. The committee will also review a municipal code revision regarding open flame effect displays. Other items include a beer license agent change and the Police Department annual report.

• Recommended denial of operator licenses for Isaiah Nettles and Miguel Hulke
• Municipal code revision regarding Open Flame Effect Display
• Class 'A' Beer License Change of Agent at 1342 W. Prospect Avenue
• Public hearing for Pillow Talk-N-Wine demerit point violation
• Police Department Annual Report

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will consider rezoning a parcel near E. Midway Road from single-family to multi-family district. The meeting also includes an update on the upcoming Appleton Comprehensive Plan and Sub-Area Plans.

• Rezoning #2-24 from R-1A Single-Family to R-3 Multi-Family near E. Midway Road
• Update on Appleton's Comprehensive Plan and Sub-Area Plans

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The Fox Cities Transit Commission will review February 2024 financial and ridership reports. The commission is also scheduled to consider a contract award for paratransit software and a furniture purchase change order.

• Contract award to Ecolane USA Inc. for paratransit scheduling & dispatch software
• Change order authorization for furniture purchase
• Approval of February 2024 payments
• Review of February 2024 ridership report

Utilities Committee

The Appleton Utilities Committee will consider two procurement actions for water utility operations. Members will vote on purchasing a turbidity instrument and replacing Wash Press #3 auger assembly equipment. The meeting also covers routine administrative tasks like approving previous minutes.

• Award up to $41,939.44 for a turbidity instrument from Hach Company
• Award up to $28,232 for Wash Press #3 auger assembly replacement parts from Vulcan Industries
• Approve minutes from the March 12, 2024 Utilities Committee meeting

Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing contract awards for city infrastructure, including roofing and HVAC upgrades. Members will also consider budget amendments and the allocation of ARPA funds for projects such as the Transit Center renovation and a library project.

• AWWTP 2024 Roof Replacement Project contract to Crafts, Inc. up to $1,174,198
• Fire Station #6 and #1 HVAC Upgrades to AMA Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. up to $504,406
• Execution of MOUs for ARPA funding projects including an $1,800,000 Transit Center Renovation
• Transfer of $2,000,000 in ARPA grant funds to the Library project
• Unit J-24 Mini Storm Sewer Construction award to M&E Construction up to $250,000

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee is reviewing proposed changes to municipal code alarm fees. The agenda also includes several applications for liquor licenses, premise amendments, and tobacco retail permits. Reports from the City Clerk, Fire Chief, and Police Chief are also scheduled.

• Municipal code revisions regarding alarm fees
• Liquor license applications for Appleton Clark and Meade Street Bistro
• Premise amendments for Antojitos Mexicanos LLC and Appleton Axe LLC
• Tobacco and vaping retail licenses for several businesses
• Agent changes for Aldi locations on Richmond Street and Linwood Avenue

Community Development Committee

The Committee will consider a request to approve a Development Incentive Agreement with USV 222, LLC. This item concerns property improvements and redevelopment at 222 W. College Avenue within Tax Increment Financing District No. 11. The Committee may also enter a closed session to deliberate or negotiate the investment of public funds regarding the U.S. Venture development project.

• Development Incentive Agreement with USV 222, LLC for 222 W. College Avenue
• Redevelopment within Tax Increment Financing District No. 11
• Closed session regarding investing public funds in the U.S. Venture development project

Library Board

The Library Board will review the February 2024 bill register and a budget amendment. The meeting includes updates on building projects, hiring processes, and various library programs.

• Review of February 2024 Bill Register
• March 2024 Budget Amendment
• Building Project Update
• APL Hiring Process Update

Appleton Redevelopment Authority

The Appleton Redevelopment Authority will receive information regarding a limited license agreement with The Boldt Company for a vacant parcel of land. The meeting also includes welcoming new appointee Richard Carpenter and reviewing a redevelopment mapping exercise.

• Welcome appointment of Richard Carpenter
• Limited License Agreement with The Boldt Company for land near Valley Transit Transit Center
• Redevelopment Opportunity Mapping Exercise

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will consider a request to rezone the property at 207 N. Green Bay Road. The proposal seeks to change the designation from an R-2 Two-Family District to an R-1B Single-Family District. A public hearing is also scheduled for this item.

• Rezoning #1-24 for 207 N. Green Bay Road (R-2 to R-1B)
• Approval of minutes from the December 13, 2023 meeting

Community Development Committee

The committee will consider maintaining current selling prices for business and industrial park land. Members may also enter a closed session to discuss the U.S. Venture development project.

• Approval of current selling prices for business/industrial park land
• Closed session regarding investment of public funds for U.S. Venture development project
• Development Incentive Agreement with USV 222, LLC for 222 W. College Avenue

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider action items regarding environmental health pool fees and an amendment to Rodent Control Article III. The agenda also includes reports on respiratory virus surveillance and mental health wellness.

• Environmental Health Pool Fees (24-0241)
• Amendment to Rodent Control Article III (24-0249)
• Respiratory Virus Surveillance and Waste Water Report (24-0238)
• Mental Health Information Series presentation (24-0243)
• New Noise Variances (24-0242)

Utilities Committee

The committee will review several contract awards for city maintenance and infrastructure. Action items include approving the 2023 Annual Stormwater Report and awarding contracts for ash tree removal and water treatment facility repairs.

• Award K-24 Native Landscape Management Contract to NES Ecological Services not to exceed $192,345.12
• Award 2024 Ash Tree Removal Contract to Foley's Tree Service, LLC not to exceed $375,000
• Award Appleton Water Treatment Facility Clearwell Repairs Project Base Bid to August Winter and Sons, Inc. not to exceed $290,400
• Approve 2023 Annual Stormwater Report to DNR
• Update on City of Appleton Lead and Galvanized Service Replacement Program

CEA Review Committee

The CEA Review Committee will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The committee also plans to vote on 2024 seasonal vehicle requests and the 2025 equipment replacement plan.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Approval of 2024 Seasonal Vehicle Requests
• Approval of 2025 Equipment Replacement Plan

Parks and Recreation Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Parks and Recreation Committee has been cancelled. No official actions or discussions are slated to occur.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider a request to award a contract for Southpoint Commerce Park infrastructure. The committee will also review change orders for AWWTP equipment upgrades and construction projects.

• Contract award for Unit G-24 Southpoint Commerce Park sewer, water, and gravel work up to $2,366,282.52
• Change order for AWWTP Phase I Belt Filter Press Equipment Upgrades totaling $15,629
• Change orders for AWWTP Sludge Storage Building Addition totaling $5,379

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will consider several action items including traffic control changes and street occupancy permits. The agenda also includes a discussion on overnight parking and modifications to the Central Business District Street Vendors Ordinance.

• All-way stop control at Capitol Drive and Conkey Street
• Parking change on Drew Street, north of North Street
• Temporary street occupancy permit for Northcentral Construction Corporation near Oneida and Harris Streets
• Annual street occupancy permit for RYE Restaurant at 308 W. College Avenue
• Modification to the Central Business District Street Vendors Ordinance

Common Council

The Common Council will review several infrastructure contracts, including projects for asphalt reconstruction and trail improvements. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding sidewalk and utility construction. Additionally, the council will consider funding for a new kayak launch at Telulah Park.

• Asphalt Pavement Reconstruction contract up to $1,457,816.40
• Highview Trail Project contract up to $169,212.25
• Telulah Pavilion Renovation contract up to $121,150
• Kayak Launch installation at Telulah Park using $28,500 in funds
• Public hearings for sidewalk and utility construction on Amethyst Dr and Perkins St

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will consider several alcohol license applications for local businesses and a museum event. The meeting also includes an information item regarding public safety ordinance changes and reports from city department heads.

• Class 'B' Beer and Liquor application for SG Petroleum LLC (Friends & Neighbors) at 148 S Walter Avenue
• Class 'A' Beer and Liquor application for Indianhead Oil Co LLC (Circle K #2746526) at 1935 E Calumet St
• Temporary Class 'B' Beer and Wine license for Trout Museum of Art at 111 W College Ave
• Public Safety Ordinance Changes information item

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The Fox Cities Transit Commission will review payments and several service contracts. The agenda includes discussions on ridership, financial reports, and a federal fund reapplication for the Whitman Facility Remodel.

• Contract for Paratransit (ADA and Ancillary) Services with Running Inc.
• Contract for Downtown Appleton Trolley Service with Lamers Bus Lines, Inc.
• Reapplication for Federal 5339 (b) funds for Whitman Facility Remodel Phase 2
• January 2024 Payments approval
• January 2024 Ridership Report

Library Board

The Library Board will review several action items including a February 2024 budget amendment and the 2024 materials budget. The meeting also includes discussions on asbestos and personnel record retention policies.

• February 2024 Budget Amendment
• 2024 Materials Budget
• E-Rate Vendor Approval
• Asbestos Policy updates
• Personnel Record Retention Policy updates

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several contract award requests including asphalt pavement reconstruction and trail projects. The committee is also reviewing a request to accept funding for a new kayak launch at Telulah Park.

• Asphalt Pavement Reconstruction (Unit B-24) award to MCC, Inc. up to $1,457,816.40
• 2024 Highview Trail Project award to MCC, Inc. up to $169,212.25
• 2024 Telulah Pavilion Renovation Project award to RJM Construction, LLC. up to $121,150
• Funding for a Kayak Launch at Telulah Park including $13,500 in donations
• Resolution for Worker's Compensation Self-Insurance

Municipal Services Committee

The committee will review a report on the College Avenue lane reconfiguration pilot period. Action items include requests for street occupancy permits, changes to yard waste site hours, lighting updates at Walnut Street and College Avenue, and modifications to the Central Business District Street Vendors Ordinance.

• Receive and file College Avenue Lane Reconfiguration Report #1
• Street occupancy permit request from The Boldt Company for Fox Commons City Center Plaza
• Modification to Glendale and Whitman Yard Waste Site hours of operation
• Lighting updates near the intersection of Walnut Street and College Avenue
• Modification to the Central Business District Street Vendors Ordinance

Common Council

The Appleton Common Council is set to vote on multiple consolidated action items recommended by city committees. Key decisions include awarding several million dollars in contracts for water infrastructure repairs, concrete paving, trail construction, and park equipment. The agenda also covers updates to recreation fee policies, liquor license applications, personal property tax refunds, and a closed session regarding the U.S. Venture development project.

• Award water reconstruction and lead service line replacement contracts to Kruczek Construction, VanRite Plumbing, MRJ Inc., and Advance Construction totaling over $3.7 million.
• Approve the Unit A-24 concrete paving contract for Vinton Construction Company in an amount not to exceed $3,897,407.27.
• Fund the Peabody Park Trail Project ($126,661.70) and Green Meadows Park Playground Equipment project ($85,000).
• Adopt updated policies for aquatic program fees, recreation fee waivers, and pool rentals.
• Review Class B/C liquor license applications for Apple Valley Pancake House (1216 W Wisconsin Avenue), Ototo Ramen (205 N Richmond St), Walgreens (836 E John St), and Pick N Save (N4459 Nelson Rd).

Safety and Licensing Committee

The committee will review proposed modifications to the Special Event Policy and consider various liquor license applications for local businesses. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a demerit point violation for McGuinness Irish Pub. Information will also be shared regarding police staffing and fire department hiring processes.

• Proposed modifications to the Special Event Policy
• Liquor license applications for Apple Valley Pancake House Inc and Ototo Ramen
• Agent changes for Walgreens # 12693 and Pick N Save # 123
• Temporary liquor licenses for Octoberfest and Celebration Lutheran School Gala
• Demerit point violation appearance for McGuinness Irish Pub

Appleton Redevelopment Authority

The authority will consider several appointments and reappointments to the ARA Exhibition Center Advisory Committee. The meeting includes a presentation on redevelopment powers and potential closed session discussions regarding real estate in the Central Business District.

• One Hotelier Appointment, one Hotelier Reappointment, and one ARA Member Reappointment for the ARA Exhibition Center Advisory Committee
• Closed session discussion regarding real estate agreements and public funds in the Central Business District
• Presentation on Redevelopment Authority Powers & Duties and Planning & Land Acquisition Process

Board of Health

The Appleton Board of Health will consider recommendations for an EHR vendor and a BOTS grant acceptance. The meeting also includes reports on respiratory virus surveillance, mental health information, and dangerous animal declarations.

• EHR vendor recommendation
• BOTS grant acceptance recommendation
• Respiratory virus surveillance and wastewater reporting
• Dangerous animal declarations
• New noise variances

Human Resources & Information Technology Committee

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will review a Lead Forensic Evidence Specialist action item. The committee will also receive reports regarding human resources and current recruitment status.

• Lead Forensic Evidence Specialist action item
• HR Director's Report
• Recruitment Status Report through 2/8/24

Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing requests to award several construction contracts for water, sewer, and paving projects. They are also considering budget amendments for a kayak launch at Telulah Park and personal property tax refunds.

• Award Vinton Construction Company up to $3,897,407.27 for concrete paving
• Award Kruczek Construction Inc. up to $1,599,000 for water reconstruction
• Award Rohde Brothers Inc. up to $1,853,800 for AWWTP sludge piping and digester replacement
• Accept funding and budget amendments for a kayak launch at Telulah Park
• Reject bids for HVAC upgrades at Fire Station #1 and Fire Station #6

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will consider several action items including contracts for Lutz Park and Green Meadows Park. The meeting also includes requests to approve new policies regarding aquatic programs, fee waivers, and pool use.

• Contract for Lutz Park shoreline redevelopment and trail design with AECOM up to $93,400
• Contract for 2024 Green Meadows Park Playground Equipment Project with Lee Recreation up to $85,000
• Approval of Aquatic Program Fees and Charges Policy
• Approval of Recreation Program Fee Waiver Policy
• Approval of Pool Rental, Reservation, and General Use Policy

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will consider resolutions for concrete pavement, sidewalk, and sanitary lateral construction. The agenda also includes the closure of the Whitman Yard Waste Site and a materials testing contract award.

• Resolution for concrete pavement, driveway aprons, and sidewalk construction
• Resolution for sanitary laterals, storm laterals, and storm main construction
• Resolution regarding the closure of the Whitman Yard Waste Site
• Contract award to Westwood Infrastructure, Inc. not to exceed $100,000
• Update on the ALTA Planning + Design Complete Streets Study

Common Council

The Common Council will review several committee reports regarding city services and public works. Key discussions include sewer reconstruction, park design services, and various street occupancy permits.

• Sewer & Watermain Reconstruction No. 1 contract award to Kruczek Construction, Inc. up to $2,989,994.96
• Lundgaard Park Phase II design services contract to ISG up to $71,500
• Star Protection and Patrol parking ramp security services up to $57,000.00
• Z-23 Water Reconstruction change order for $335,035.04
• The Boldt Company street occupancy permit for Fox Commons City Center Plaza through July 1, 2024

Library Board

The Appleton Library Board is scheduled to establish 2024 performance goals for the Library Director. The meeting may also include a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Establishment of 2024 performance goals for the Library Director (Action Item 24-0098)
• Closed session discussion regarding personnel matters

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to review committee minutes and conduct city business. The agenda includes reports from several committees including Municipal Services, Safety and Licensing, and Finance.

• Minutes of the Municipal Services Committee
• Minutes of the Safety and Licensing Committee
• Minutes of the City Plan Commission
• Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Committee
• Minutes of the Finance Committee

Community Development Committee

The committee will consider approving community partner allocations for the 2024-2025 program year. It will also review a request to reallocate $28,981.24 in previous funding among public services applicants. Additionally, staff will provide annual updates on housing affordability and fees.

• Approval of 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) partner allocations
• Reallocation of $28,981.24 in 2023-2024 CDBG funding among public services applicants
• Annual updates to the Housing Affordability Report and the Housing Fee Report

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The Commission will consider approval of November and December 2023 payments. The agenda also includes an authorization to purchase access control from Faith Technologies for the Whitman Construction Project.

• Approval of November 2023 and December 2023 payments
• Access Control Contract - Whitman Construction Project (Faith Technologies)
• November 2023 Financial Report
• November and December 2023 Ridership Reports
• 2023 4th Quarter KPI report

Utilities Committee

The committee will review several action items related to water and wastewater infrastructure. These include engineering services for aeration process upgrades and rehabilitation work for clarifier tanks.

• $72,240 not to exceed total for McMahon Associates engineering services for 2024 Aeration Process Upgrades
• $51,073 not to exceed total for Sabel Mechanical clarifier tank underdrain and drain rehabilitation
• $94,460 not to exceed total for Quality Flow Systems pump and fitting purchase
• Amendment to increase Applied Technologies, Inc. contract by $7,500 for Sludge Storage Addition Project

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several action items including a request to award a contract for sewer and watermain reconstruction. The committee will also review a change order and budget amendment for the Z-23 Water Reconstruction project.

• Resolution for use of Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Funds
• Request to award Unit W-24 Sewer & Watermain Reconstruction No. 1 to Kruczek Construction, Inc. for up to $2,989,994.96
• Request to approve Change Order #1 for Project Z-23 Water Reconstruction for $335,035.04
• Final payment request of $53,236.80 for Green Bay Pipe & TV (Contract 52-23)
• Final payment request of $50,390.12 for Superior Sewer & Water (Contract 20-23)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will consider adopting revised rental and fee schedules for Houdini Plaza and Jones Park. The committee will also review a contract for Phase II design services at Lundgaard Park.

• Adoption of revised Houdini Plaza Rental and Fee Schedule Policy
• Adoption of revised Jones Park Rental and Fee Schedule Policy
• Contract award to ISG for Lundgaard Park Phase II design services up to $71,500

Municipal Services Committee

The committee will consider street occupancy permits for construction access and downtown ice carving. It will also review purchase requests for traffic equipment and parking ramp security services.

• Street occupancy permit for Fox Commons construction on Washington Street
• Street occupancy permit for downtown ice carving in February 2024
• Sole source purchase request for various traffic equipment and technologies
• Security services contract for parking ramps not to exceed $57,000.00

Common Council

The council will review several committee reports regarding infrastructure and utility projects. This includes a public hearing on property rezoning and various contract awards for wastewater treatment plant upgrades and library signage.

• Public hearing for rezoning N. Lawe St., 1212 N. Union St., and 605 E. Wisconsin Ave.
• Contract award for Unit H-23 sewer, water, and bridge construction up to $1,660,853.12
• Library signage package contract award not to exceed $195,994.61
• AWWTP B-Building HVAC upgrades contract award up to $785,716
• Engineering contract for AWWTP MCC Replacement Project Phase 1 totaling $284,139