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FINAL Open House in Lobby 6-7 pm – Questions regarding 2017 street projects Curb/Gutter & HMA Pavement = Cecil & Cleveland HMA = Edward, Helen, Higgins, Whippoorwill, Yorkshire San Sewer Lateral = Cecil, Cleveland, Edward, Helen, Higgins City of Neenah COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - 7:00 p.m. Neenah City Hall Council Chambers I. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance. II. Introduction and Confirmation of Mayor’s Appointment(s). (None) III. Approval of Council Proceedings of February 1, 2017 regular session. (Proceedings and Minutes can be found on the City web site) (RollCall-Pro) IV. Public Hearings. A. Consider a Special Use Permit request by Verizon Wireless to allow the construction of a 105 ft. tall telecommunication (cellular) tower located at 512 S. Commercial Street. B. Consider the installation of curb, gutter and pavement on Cecil Street (Henry to Oak) and Cleveland Street (Reddin to Zemlock). C. Consider the installation of HMA (blacktop) resurfacing on Edward Street (Western to John), Helen Street (Western to John), Higgins Avenue (Haylett to Cecil), Whippoorwill Circle (Pendleton) and Yorkshire Road (Yorkshire Ct to Sunrise Bay). D. Consider the installation of Sanitary sewer lateral on Cecil Street (Henry to Oak), Cleveland Street (Reddin to Zemlock), Edward Street (Western to John), Helen Street (Western to John) and Higgins Avenue (Haylett - Cecil). E. Consider the installation of LED Street Lighting in Forest Manor Plat. V. Plan Commission report pertaining to the public hearings. A. Plan Commission meeting of February 7, 2017: (Ald. Lang) (Minutes can be found on the City web site) 1. The motion to recommend Council approve a Special Use Permit for the construction of a 105-foot tall telecommunication tower and associated ground equipment located at 512 S. Commercial Street subject to the following conditions: Any future expansion of the fenced area, addition of future equipment within the fenced area, or adding new antennas to the telecommunication pole will require an amendment to the special use permit; Submit a revised landscaping plan which identifies the frontage landscape strip with a minimum of 3 shade trees and 7 shrubs. In addition, the landscape plan shall include evergreen plantings around the north, south, and east sides of the fenced area to create a visual buffer to surrounding properties; No driveway access is allowed from Maple St; All internal access to the telecommunication area shall be constructed of a hard surfaced material such as asphalt or concrete; Obtain all necessary building permits prior to construction; and Submit an exterior lighting (photometric)

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Page 1: City of Neenah COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA · 2017. 2. 14. · 1. Update from the CDA – Chris Haese D. Sustainable Neenah Committee 1. Report from the Sustainable Neenah Committee –

FINAL Open House in Lobby 6-7 pm – Questions regarding

2017 street projects Curb/Gutter & HMA Pavement = Cecil & Cleveland

HMA = Edward, Helen, Higgins, Whippoorwill, Yorkshire San Sewer Lateral = Cecil, Cleveland, Edward, Helen, Higgins

City of Neenah COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - 7:00 p.m. Neenah City Hall

Council Chambers

I. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance. II. Introduction and Confirmation of Mayor’s Appointment(s). (None) III. Approval of Council Proceedings of February 1, 2017 regular session. (Proceedings and

Minutes can be found on the City web site) (RollCall-Pro) IV. Public Hearings.

A. Consider a Special Use Permit request by Verizon Wireless to allow the construction of a 105 ft. tall telecommunication (cellular) tower located at 512 S. Commercial Street.

B. Consider the installation of curb, gutter and pavement on Cecil Street (Henry to Oak) and Cleveland Street (Reddin to Zemlock).

C. Consider the installation of HMA (blacktop) resurfacing on Edward Street (Western to John), Helen Street (Western to John), Higgins Avenue (Haylett to Cecil), Whippoorwill Circle (Pendleton) and Yorkshire Road (Yorkshire Ct to Sunrise Bay).

D. Consider the installation of Sanitary sewer lateral on Cecil Street (Henry to Oak), Cleveland Street (Reddin to Zemlock), Edward Street (Western to John), Helen Street (Western to John) and Higgins Avenue (Haylett - Cecil).

E. Consider the installation of LED Street Lighting in Forest Manor Plat.

V. Plan Commission report pertaining to the public hearings. A. Plan Commission meeting of February 7, 2017: (Ald. Lang) (Minutes can be found

on the City web site) 1. The motion to recommend Council approve a Special Use Permit for the

construction of a 105-foot tall telecommunication tower and associated ground equipment located at 512 S. Commercial Street subject to the following conditions: Any future expansion of the fenced area, addition of future equipment within the fenced area, or adding new antennas to the telecommunication pole will require an amendment to the special use permit; Submit a revised landscaping plan which identifies the frontage landscape strip with a minimum of 3 shade trees and 7 shrubs. In addition, the landscape plan shall include evergreen plantings around the north, south, and east sides of the fenced area to create a visual buffer to surrounding properties; No driveway access is allowed from Maple St; All internal access to the telecommunication area shall be constructed of a hard surfaced material such as asphalt or concrete; Obtain all necessary building permits prior to construction; and Submit an exterior lighting (photometric)

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plan if exterior lighting is included as part of this project. The photometric plan shall indicate the location of all light fixtures and the intensity of those lights, measured in foot-candles, at the property line failed 2-4. (Council motion, if any) (RollCall-Pro)

VI. Public Forum.

A. Speakers should give their name and residential address (not mailing address) and are allowed five minutes to speak on any topic.

VII. Mayor/Council consideration of public forum issues. VIII. Consent Agenda.

A. Approve Beverage Operator License Applications for: Joan E. Alliet, Samantha N. Armstrong, Amanda J. Knutson, Christopher J. Kozlovsky, Jodi L. Madel, Janice L. Margenau, and Ginger A. Smith. (PSSC)

B. Approve the Beverage Operator License Application (new) for Kathryn Kilgas contingent upon payment of a delinquent utility bill of $117.71 and any other outstanding City fees. (PSSC)

C. (RollCall-Pro) IX. Reports of standing committees.

A. Regular Public Services and Safety Committee meeting of February 7, 2017: (Chairman Bates) (Minutes can be found on the City web site) 1. Committee recommends Council approve purchase of two (2) 2017 Dodge

Ram 1500 4WD work trucks from Ewald Motors of Oconomowoc for $51,479.00; additional tool box for #1D for $500; and additional truck topper for #1L for $2,000 with sale proceeds from the existing equipment to go to the general fund. (RollCall-Pro)

2. After discussion, the consensus of the Committee was to modify the Cecil Street reconstruction project scope to include an incentive of up to $30,000 provided it can be fit within the project budget. (No recommendation to the Council, Council motion, if any) (RollCall-Pro)

B. Regular Finance and Personnel Committee meeting of February 6, 2017: (Chairman Pollnow) (Minutes can be found on the City web site) 1. Committee recommends Council approve the purchase of a 2017 Ford

Explorer 4dr FWD from Bergstrom Automotive for $26,459, with changeover costs in the amount of $7,040 for an estimated total of $33,500. The purchase would be funded by $37,800 approved in the 2016 Capital Equipment budget. (RollCall-Pro)

2. Committee recommends Council proceed with the acquisition of 235 Martens Street at the agreed upon price of $101,000 to be funded by funds borrowed for land purchases in TIF District #10. (RollCall-Pro)

3. Committee recommends Council approve the “Paperless Agenda/Minutes” project plan as proposed, with the implementation to follow the proposed timeline with completion by March 15 of the installation of the mobile device management (MDM) software on Council iPads and alderman training on the software, which upon completion would lead to the March 27 and 28

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standing committee meetings and April 5 Common Council meeting being the first meetings to observe the new paperless protocol. (RollCall-Pro)

4. Committee recommends Council approve Resolution 2017-05 amending parking permit fees in accordance with the Parking Policy and Guidelines Proposal. (RollCall-Pro)

5. Committee recommends Council approve entering into a professional services agreement with MSA Professional Services, Inc., for a Sanitary Sewer Utility Rate Study at a cost not to exceed $10,000 to be funded by funds set aside in the 2015 Sanitary Sewer budget. (RollCall-Pro)

X. Reports of special committees and liaisons and various special projects committees.

A. Regular Plan Commission meeting of February 7, 2017: (Council Rep Lang) (Minutes can be found on the City web site) 1. Commission recommends Council approve the proposed CSM and accept

the land for public right-of-way along County Road JJ and Pendleton Road. (RollCall-Pro)

2. Commission recommends Council approve the Public Utility and Ingress/Egress easement at 120 Main Street. (RollCall-Pro)

B. Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue Joint Finance & Personnel Committee meeting of January 24, 2017: (Council President Stevenson) (Minutes can be found on the City web site) 1. Committee recommends the City of Neenah and City of Menasha Common

Council’s approve the 2017 Radio Service Agreement with Baycom for a total of $6,039.30 and recognize 2018’s total cost of $6,000.00. (RollCall-Pro)

2. Committee recommends Council approve the purchase of the 2017 Ford Explorer for a price of $29,755.00 and purchase of emergency lights, sirens, graphics and other needed equipment for a total cost not to exceed $35,000 and direct NMFR staff to take the 1994 Chevy Suburban out of service and sell this vehicle. (RollCall-Pro)

C. Community Development Authority Update 1. Update from the CDA – Chris Haese

D. Sustainable Neenah Committee 1. Report from the Sustainable Neenah Committee – Ald. Kunz

E. Library Board 1. Report from the Library Board – Ald. Erickson

XI. Presentation of petitions.

A. Any other petition received by the City Clerk’s Office after distribution of the agenda. XII. Council Directives.

A. MS Kunz/Pollnow to remove the December 18, 2013 directive relating to parking from the Council Directives. (This motion was made at the February 1, 2017 Council meeting and should be voted on at the February 15, 2017 meeting) (RollCall-Pro)

XIII. Unfinished Business.

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XIV. New Business. A. Mayor Kaufert’s appointment to fill the unexpired term of John Signoretti on the

Sustainable Neenah Committee, term expires December 2017. (To be considered at the March 1, 2017 Council meeting)

B. Any announcements/questions that may legally come before the Council.

XV. Adjournment.

“Neenah City Hall is accessible to the physically disadvantaged. If special accommodations are needed please contact the Neenah City Clerk’s Office

at 886-6100 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.”

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Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Neenah Wednesday, February 1, 2017 - 7:00 p.m.

The Common Council of the City of Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, met in regular session at 7:00 p.m., February 1, 2017 in the Council Chambers of Neenah City Hall. Mayor Kaufert in the chair. Present: Aldermen Boyette, Bates, Hillstrom, Lendrum, Erickson, Pollnow, Kunz & Stevenson, Director of Finance Easker, Director of Community Development & Assessment Haese, Director of Public Works Kaiser, City Attorney Godlewski and City Clerk Sturn. Ald. Lang was excused. Also Present: Police Chief Wilkinson, Traffic Engineer Merten, Umer Sheikh, Jenn & Johanna Sawyer, Pamela Barnes and Adam & Melanie Maulick. Mayor Kaufert called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. Introduction and Confirmation of Mayor’s Appointment(s) I. MSCRP Bates/Pollnow to confirm Mayor Kaufert’s appointment of Keith

Peters to fill the unexpired term of Joshua Smith on the Business Improvement District (BID) Board, term to expire December 2019, all voting aye.

Proceedings I. MSCRP Pollnow/Bates to approve the Council Proceedings of December 21,

2016 and January 18, 2017 regular session, all voting aye. Public Hearings I. Consider the proposed creation of a Project Plan for Tax Increment District #11.

A. There being no appearances, Mayor Kaufert declared the public hearing closed at 7:05 pm.

II. Consider amending the Neenah 2020 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use

Plan Map changing Coral Subdivision property from Low-Density Residential to High-Density Residential. . A. There being no appearances, Mayor Kaufert declared the public hearing

closed at 7:06 pm. III. Consider rezoning land located along Winneconne Avenue from R-2, Two-

Family Residence District to the M-2, Multi-Family Residence District. A. There being no appearances, Mayor Kaufert declared the public hearing

closed at 7:07 pm. Plan Commission Report Pertaining to the Public Hearings

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Council Proceedings February 1, 2017 Page 2 of 4 I. Ald. Kunz reported the Plan Commission meeting of January 10, 2017:

A. Commission recommends Council approve Resolution 2017-03 creating Tax Incremental District #11 and approving the district project plan. MSCRP Kunz/Pollnow, all voting aye.

II. Plan Commission meeting of January 24, 2017: (Ald. Lang) (Minutes can be

found on the City web site) A. Commission recommends Council approve Ordinance No. 2017-03

adopting the amendment to the City of Neenah Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map changing Coral Subdivision property from Low-Density Residential to High-Density Residential. MSCRP Kunz/Lendrum, all voting aye.

B. Commission recommends Council approve Ordinance No. 2017-04 Rezoning 4.96 Acres of land located along Winneconne Avenue from the R-2, Two-Family Residence District to the M-2, Multi-Family Residence District. MSCRP Kunz/Lendrum, all voting aye.

Consent Agenda I. Ald. Bates asked to remove Item B Street Use Permit for Neenah StreetBall to

report later on the agenda. II. MSCRP Pollnow/Lendrum to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

A. Approve Beverage Operator License Applications for: Brittany A. Bohlen, Kathy J. Delano, Jerod J. Quick, Britney M. Rietveld, Mitchell D. Schenzel, Autumn L. Slowatyniec, Laurie A. Switz and Ian M. Wenger. (PSSC)

B. Approve the Street Use Permit for the Neenah StreetBall to be held on June 10-11, 2017, in downtown Neenah, sponsored by Mission Basketball Academy Inc., Adam Maulick, N3924 Dublin Way, Appleton contingent on receiving a certificate of liability insurance and providing property owner notification. (PSSC)

C. Approve the Street Use Permit for the Race the Lake, sponsored by Du Tri Run, Ben West, 920 S. Keller Park, Appleton, to be held on August 20, 2017, contingent on receiving a certificate of liability insurance. (PSSC)

D. Approve the Street Use Permit for the Neenah Duathlon, sponsored by Du Tri Run, Ben West, 920 S. Keller Park Drive, Appleton, to be held on May 13, 2017. (PSSC)

E. Approve the Street Use Permit for the A Very Neenah Christmas event, sponsored by Future Neenah, Amy Barker, 135 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Neenah, to be held on December 1, 2017. (PSSC)

F. Grant a temporary Class "B" retail beer license to St. Gabriel's Congregation, 900 Geiger Street, for their Friday Fish Fry events to be held on March 3, 10, 17, 24 and April 7, 2017.

G. All voting aye. Public Services and Safety Committee

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Council Proceedings February 1, 2017 Page 3 of 4 I. Chairman Bates reported the regular meeting of January 24, 2017:

A. Committee recommends Council approve the Street Use Permit for the Neenah StreetBall to be held on June 10-11, 2017, in downtown Neenah, sponsored by Mission Basketball Academy Inc., Adam Maulick, N3924 Dublin Way, Appleton contingent on receiving a certificate of liability insurance and providing property owner notification. MSCRP Bates/Pollnow, all voting aye.

B. Committee recommends Council approve Ordinance No. 2017-06 to amend and recreate portions of Code Ch. 16 relating to parking regulations and enforcement and adopting the Official Traffic Maps outlined therein with adjustments to retain parking on both sides of the 100 block of W. Columbian Avenue and to remove the restriction shown on the east side of Lakeshore Avenue. MS Bates/Stevenson to adopt Ordinance No. 2017-06 with changes from 2 to 3 hour parking in the Market Place parking lot, Canal Street parking lot and N. Commercial Street Easement. 1. MS Boyette/Pollnow to amend the motion removing Saturday

enforcement so Saturday, Sunday and holidays would be excluded.

2. The amendment to exclude Saturdays carried by a 7-1 RollCall-Pro System vote, all voting aye, Ald. Pollnow voting nay.

3. The original motion, as amended, carried, by an 8-0 RollCall-Pro System vote, all voting aye.

C. Committee recommends Council approve purchase of the RRFB beacon system with unfinished aluminum poles and mast arms from TAPCO in the amount of $10,082.28. MSCRP Bates/Lendrum, all voting aye.

Finance & Personnel Committee I. Chairman Pollnow reported the regular meeting of January 23, 2017:

A. Committee recommends Council approve filling the position of Assistant Comptroller within the Finance Department at a pay grade of K11 at a salary range of $51,007.81 - $76,481.27. MSCRP Pollnow/Erickson, all voting aye.

B. Committee recommends Council approve the 2017 Intermunicipal Agreement with the City of Appleton for Dial-A-Ride cost sharing, and directed City Attorney Godlewski to locate a copy of a formal agreement between the Cities of Neenah and Menasha regarding the Dial-A-Ride program, and if one does not exist, draft an agreement for both city’s approval. MSCRP Pollnow/Erickson, all voting aye.

C. Committee recommends Council authorize the Department of Community Development to purchase a 2017 Ford Focus from Bergstrom Automotive in the amount of $15,348, to be funded by $17,500 earmarked in the 2017 Capital Equipment budget. MSCRP Pollnow/Stevenson, all voting aye.

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D. Committee recommends Council approve the fee schedule presented and adopt Resolution No. 2017-04. MSCRP Pollnow/Stevenson, all voting aye, Ald. Pollnow voting nay.

E. Committee recommends Council approve Downtown Neenah Parking Structure Temporary Parking Permit Reassignment Memorandum of Understanding to allow the transfer of 44 temporary spaces within the Church Street Ramp from Alta to Plexus Corp. MSCRP Pollnow/Erickson, all voting aye.

F. Committee recommends Council proceed with the acquisition of 212 Martens Street at the agreed upon price of $58,500. MSCRP Pollnow/Kunz, all voting aye.

G. Committee recommends Council proceed with the acquisition of 227 Martens Street at the agreed upon price of $112,000. MSCRP Pollnow/Hillstrom, all voting aye.

Council Directives I. Ald. Kunz indicated with the adoption of Ordinance No. 2017-06 relating to parking

regulations and enforcement, his Council Directive dated 12/18/2013 on parking can be removed. MS Kunz/Pollnow to remove the December 18, 2013 Council Directive relating to parking. (The vote on this motion will be made at the February 15, 2017 Council meeting.

Adjournment I. MSC Pollnow/Stevenson to adjourn at 8:35 p.m., all voting aye.

Patricia A. Sturn, WCPC/MMC City Clerk

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COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES Wednesday, February 1, 2017 - 7:00 p.m.

The Common Council of the City of Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, met in regular session at 7:00 p.m., February 1, 2017 in the Council Chambers of Neenah City Hall. Mayor Kaufert in the chair. Present: Aldermen Boyette, Bates, Hillstrom, Lendrum, Erickson, Pollnow, Kunz & Stevenson, Director of Finance Easker, Director of Community Development & Assessment Haese, Director of Public Works Kaiser, City Attorney Godlewski and City Clerk Sturn. Ald. Lang was excused. Also Present: Police Chief Wilkinson, Traffic Engineer Merten, Umer Sheikh, Jenn & Johanna Sawyer, Pamela Barnes and Adam & Melanie Maulick. Mayor Kaufert called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. Clerk Sturn called a voice roll call as the Mayor/Aldermen recorded their attendance in the RollCall-Pro System followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Introduction and Confirmation of Mayor’s Appointment(s) I. MSCRP Bates/Pollnow to confirm Mayor Kaufert’s appointment of Keith

Peters to fill the unexpired term of Joshua Smith on the Business Improvement District (BID) Board, term to expire December 2019, all voting aye.

Proceedings I. MSCRP Pollnow/Bates to approve the Council Proceedings of December 21,

2016 and January 18, 2017 regular session, all voting aye. Public Hearings I. Consider the proposed creation of a Project Plan for Tax Increment District #11.

A. There being no appearances, Mayor Kaufert declared the public hearing closed at 7:05 pm.

II. Consider amending the Neenah 2020 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use

Plan Map changing Coral Subdivision property from Low-Density Residential to High-Density Residential. . A. There being no appearances, Mayor Kaufert declared the public hearing

closed at 7:06 pm. III. Consider rezoning land located along Winneconne Avenue from R-2, Two-

Family Residence District to the M-2, Multi-Family Residence District. A. There being no appearances, Mayor Kaufert declared the public hearing

closed at 7:07 pm.

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Council Minutes February 1, 2017 Page 2 of 8 Plan Commission Report Pertaining to the Public Hearings I. Ald. Kunz reported the Plan Commission meeting of January 10, 2017:

A. Commission recommends Council approve Resolution 2017-03 creating Tax Incremental District #11 and approving the district project plan. MSCRP Kunz/Pollnow, all voting aye.

II. Plan Commission meeting of January 24, 2017: (Ald. Lang) (Minutes can be

found on the City web site) A. Commission recommends Council approve Ordinance No. 2017-03

adopting the amendment to the City of Neenah Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map changing Coral Subdivision property from Low-Density Residential to High-Density Residential. MSCRP Kunz/Lendrum, all voting aye.

B. Commission recommends Council approve Ordinance No. 2017-04 Rezoning 4.96 Acres of land located along Winneconne Avenue from the R-2, Two-Family Residence District to the M-2, Multi-Family Residence District. MSCRP Kunz/Lendrum, all voting aye.

Consent Agenda I. Ald. Bates asked to remove Item B Street Use Permit for Neenah StreetBall to

report later on the agenda. II. MSCRP Pollnow/Lendrum to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

A. Approve Beverage Operator License Applications for: Brittany A. Bohlen, Kathy J. Delano, Jerod J. Quick, Britney M. Rietveld, Mitchell D. Schenzel, Autumn L. Slowatyniec, Laurie A. Switz and Ian M. Wenger. (PSSC)

B. Approve the Street Use Permit for the Neenah StreetBall to be held on June 10-11, 2017, in downtown Neenah, sponsored by Mission Basketball Academy Inc., Adam Maulick, N3924 Dublin Way, Appleton contingent on receiving a certificate of liability insurance and providing property owner notification. (PSSC)

C. Approve the Street Use Permit for the Race the Lake, sponsored by Du Tri Run, Ben West, 920 S. Keller Park, Appleton, to be held on August 20, 2017, contingent on receiving a certificate of liability insurance. (PSSC)

D. Approve the Street Use Permit for the Neenah Duathlon, sponsored by Du Tri Run, Ben West, 920 S. Keller Park Drive, Appleton, to be held on May 13, 2017. (PSSC)

E. Approve the Street Use Permit for the A Very Neenah Christmas event, sponsored by Future Neenah, Amy Barker, 135 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Neenah, to be held on December 1, 2017. (PSSC)

F. Grant a temporary Class "B" retail beer license to St. Gabriel's Congregation, 900 Geiger Street, for their Friday Fish Fry events to be held on March 3, 10, 17, 24 and April 7, 2017.

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G. All voting aye. Public Services and Safety Committee I. Chairman Bates reported the regular meeting of January 24, 2017:

A. Committee recommends Council approve the Street Use Permit for the Neenah StreetBall to be held on June 10-11, 2017, in downtown Neenah, sponsored by Mission Basketball Academy Inc., Adam Maulick, N3924 Dublin Way, Appleton contingent on receiving a certificate of liability insurance and providing property owner notification. MS Bates/Pollnow. 1. Adam Maulick, introduced himself indicating he is the Director for

Mission Basketball Academy. It was brought to their attention and they noticed an opportunity for StreetBall to continue. It hit home to him when he used to play in it as a young man and again when he lived in Neenah in his younger days. He is also the varsity basketball coach at Menasha High School. He sees a lot of good keeping the clubs involved in this event. Mission Basketball is a camp program for kids in our area which coaches and teaches skills training. They do not intend to re-invent StreetBall, just keep it going successfully. They may incorporate a few new basketball ideas into the event. Being intertwined in the basketball community, they feel they can do a lot of good in that way.

2. Ald. Lendrum welcomed Adam and asked where the academy is located. She thanked him for taking over the event. a. Adam Maulick advised they are located in the Lake Park Sports Zone in the Town of Harrison. For him it started as a hobby. It grew and they are now a non-profit in their 7th year.

3. Mayor Kaufert questioned the use of local non-profits. a. Adam Maulick advised they plan on partnering as much as they can with the local clubs to continue that relationship. They will use some of their own clubs as well. Their mission is to make money to support their Academy.

4. Ald. Erickson asked if they will work with both Neenah & Menasha Booster Clubs as well as the Neenah-Menasha YMCA. a. Adam Maulick indicated he has reached out to Dave Mader, the club director for Neenah Hoops as well as Travis so yes, they will be involved. He has not reached out to the YMCA but was not aware of their partnership with the event. He is learning that and will reach out to them.

5. Ald. Stevenson welcomed Adam and asked if the Mission Basket Ball Academy has the 501C3 status. a. Adam Maulick advised they have had the 501C3 status since 2010.

6. Mayor Kaufert questioned the plan for security. a. Adam Maulick indicated they will use WIAA officials when they can for most of the courts which he feels will help with security. Having security present is absolutely a must. b. Mayor Kaufert thanked Adam and wished him luck.

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7. Motion carried, by an 8-0 RollCall-Pro System vote, all voting aye.

B. Committee recommends Council approve Ordinance No. 2017-06 to amend and recreate portions of Code Ch. 16 relating to parking regulations and enforcement and adopting the Official Traffic Maps outlined therein with adjustments to retain parking on both sides of the 100 block of W. Columbian Avenue and to remove the restriction shown on the east side of Lakeshore Avenue. MS Bates/Stevenson to adopt Ordinance No. 2017-06 with changes from 2 to 3 hour parking in the Market Place parking lot, Canal Street parking lot and N. Commercial Street Easement. 1. Engineer Merten indicated he had sent an email explaining the issue

with the three parking lots and changing them from 2 to 3 hour parking. This is the only difference from what was presented in Committee.

2. Ald. Kunz indicated there is a lot of detail here and it was done well. He is happy to move forward with it. He hopes we have as much thoroughness and detail on the enforcement end of this. He hopes moving forward we can review this and make revisions are necessary. Particularly with bike and pedestrian access to downtown.

3. Ald. Boyette expressed concern over enforcing Saturdays in the downtown especially during the Farmers’ Market season. She may propose an amendment to not enforce Saturday, Sundays and holidays. With that amendment she would vote yes.

4. Ald. Pollnow gave a brief background from the parking study to the re-energizing the Parking Task Force. This is all intended to hopefully improve the parking situation downtown by utilizing NuPark System which is a license plate reader. Their recommendations led to all these parking changes and nuances. It is a great example of coming together.

5. MS Boyette/Pollnow to amend the motion removing Saturday enforcement so Saturday, Sunday and holidays would be excluded.

6. Ald. Kunz indicated a lot of thought went into this process. He might agree Saturdays should not be enforced but he is not ready to change that. It is his understanding this was put into place to assist downtown business owners. While some might want this, others may not. He hopes we monitor and be proactive to any changes that need to be made.

7. Ald. Pollnow indicated he seconded the motion however is not in support of it. Using the data we will have another opportunity to make these type of changes.

8. Dir. Haese clarified for Mayor Kaufert that Alta does have Saturday shifts.

9. Ald. Hillstrom indicated that Saturdays were not originally in this plan. It was put in at the request of some of the business owners. He is not sure how many are behind wanting it excluded now.

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a. Dir. Haese indicated he has had contact with one business owner who owns several downtown businesses. Speaking for his staff, they certainly do not want to make a mistake and become overzealous in our efforts to manage the downtown parking. He hopes to have a lengthy period of time (one month) to monitor the parking, which includes Saturdays. We have the ability to enforce on Saturday but may find from the data that it is not in our best interest to do that. Things have changed over time and we are lucky Saturdays and week nights are an issue in the downtown. The downtown parking lots are all free to park in on nights and weekends. He is hesitant to make the change but on the other hand he understands the Council’s desire to do that. His suggestion would be to go ahead as is and give staff an opportunity through the data to see what changes may be necessary. At a minimum, he would like to vet the conversation through the Parking Task Force.

10. Ald. Bates supported getting things as clear as we can from the start. He also understands changes may need to be made later on. She asked Eng. Merten if it is easier to make changes that are more restrictive or less restrictive. a. Eng. Merten indicated there are two components to this.

One is making the physical signage changes. Once a sign is in place, and a language change is made, all the signs would need to be changed. The other aspect is the communication. Once these decisions are made and fees are addressed, he will contact employees, residents, customers and property owners about the changes. He has prepared and letter for Council input. Eng. Merten added that the biggest thing is not the cost as materials are relatively cheap. It is mostly the time as it is labor intensive. He anticipated staff will be making those signs/temporary signs.

11. Ald. Erickson indicated she appreciates the concern of the businesses wanting to have as much parking available as possible on Saturdays and Sundays however she feels there is a huge learning curve that we have to put forth. Appleton has a huge farmers’ market and they enforce their parking on weekends. She feels it is just a matter of the public being aware of the situation.

12. Ald. Boyette questioned the current ordinance. a. Engineer Merten advised that it is not as simple as you would

think. What is in the ordinance now and what some signs say is Sundays and Holidays are excluded. Other signs say, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. He admits he was the staff member who made those changes as we were not enforcing Saturdays. It could go either way. Our current practice is that Saturdays are not enforced.

13. Dir. Haese added that what should be communicated to the community is that Saturdays are still on the table. He recommends

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supporting the amendment at this point and give them an opportunity to bring this back to the Parking Task Force. There are a number of options but the Parking Task Force has not had the opportunity to vet this. He tends to believe once an ordinance is in place, enforcement can be modified relatively easy. Changing the signs in the field is a more labor intensive process. When we put the signs up, we are going to want to have them right.

14. Ald. Erickson questioned the possibility of sending this back to committee. a. City Atty. Godlewski advised that a motion to refer back to

committee is always in order but not necessary. An amendment could be made here by the Council.

b. Dir. Haese added that his only concern is that they are on timeline for implementation. From staff prospective, he would like some comfort that everything else in the ordinance at this point is good to go from the Council’s prospective.

15. Ald. Stevenson questioned if the motion to amend passes and the legislation passes we will be implementing the product and removing Saturday without going back to the Parking Task Force. His concern is that Dir. Haese has indicated he is in favor of the concept of revisiting Saturday parking. a. Dir. Haese advised that one suggestion would be to support

the motion and make clear that Saturdays are included and let that go back to the Parking Task Force for additional vetting. Depending on how that comes about, the Parking Task Force may want to do some data review first before making a recommendation back to the Council.

16. Ald. Bates questioned if it is possible to remove the restriction from the ordinance chart to be determined after review of the Parking Task Force and Public Services & Safety Committee. a. City Atty. Godlewski advised you can either pass it as is or

remove the restriction of Saturday parking. It can always be changed later.

17. The amendment to exclude Saturdays carried by a 7-1 RollCall-Pro System vote, all voting aye, Ald. Pollnow voting nay.

18. The original motion, as amended, carried, by an 8-0 RollCall-Pro System vote, all voting aye.

C. Committee recommends Council approve purchase of the RRFB beacon system with unfinished aluminum poles and mast arms from TAPCO in the amount of $10,082.28. MS Bates/Lendrum. 1. Ald. Lendrum asked if this beacon will be on Zemlock and

Winneconne. She also asked for confirmation that this is the same type of beacon in front of Neenah Paper by the YMCA on N. Commercial Street.

2. Engineer Merten explained the beacon on N. Commercial is a Hawk System or Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon. It actually regulates traffic. The beacons here are just a warning device. The same as those

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on S. Commercial at Olde School Road near Lakeview School or Main Street at Western Avenue near Taft

3. Motion carried, by an 8-0 RollCall-Pro System vote, all voting aye.

Finance & Personnel Committee I. Chairman Pollnow reported the regular meeting of January 23, 2017:

A. Committee recommends Council approve filling the position of Assistant Comptroller within the Finance Department at a pay grade of K11 at a salary range of $51,007.81 - $76,481.27. MSCRP Pollnow/Erickson, all voting aye.

B. Committee recommends Council approve the 2017 Intermunicipal Agreement with the City of Appleton for Dial-A-Ride cost sharing, and directed City Attorney Godlewski to locate a copy of a formal agreement between the Cities of Neenah and Menasha regarding the Dial-A-Ride program, and if one does not exist, draft an agreement for both city’s approval. MS Pollnow/Erickson. 1. City Atty. Godlewski advised he could not find a formal agreement

and continues to work on history. 2. Motion carried, by an 8-0 RollCall-Pro System vote, all voting

aye. C. Committee recommends Council authorize the Department of Community

Development to purchase a 2017 Ford Focus from Bergstrom Automotive in the amount of $15,348, to be funded by $17,500 earmarked in the 2017 Capital Equipment budget. MSCRP Pollnow/Stevenson, all voting aye.

D. Committee recommends Council approve the fee schedule presented and adopt Resolution No. 2017-04. MSCRP Pollnow/Stevenson, all voting aye, Ald. Pollnow voting nay.

E. Committee recommends Council approve Downtown Neenah Parking Structure Temporary Parking Permit Reassignment Memorandum of Understanding to allow the transfer of 44 temporary spaces within the Church Street Ramp from Alta to Plexus Corp. MSCRP Pollnow/Erickson, all voting aye.

F. Committee recommends Council proceed with the acquisition of 212 Martens Street at the agreed upon price of $58,500. MSCRP Pollnow/Kunz, all voting aye.

G. Committee recommends Council proceed with the acquisition of 227 Martens Street at the agreed upon price of $112,000. MSCRP Pollnow/Hillstrom, all voting aye.

Business Improvement District (BID) Board I. Mayor Kaufert advised Ald. Lang is absent so cannot report from the BID. He

advised that they have one new member and are still looking for one more member. Future Neenah will be bring forward some names in the near future.

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I. Ald. Erickson reported from the Bergstrom Mahler Museum of Glass:

A. Art After Dark will held Thursday February 16th from 5-7 pm. It is a chance for you to see the current exhibit Bending Brilliance. You will also be able to purchase craft beer and soda.

B. Saturday February 4th is the Art Activity Day where kids can make heart pendants or key chains. The cost is $15.00 for each item. No registration required, just drop in.

C. She reminded everyone the current exhibit Bending Brilliance will be on display through February 19th. She encouraged everyone to visit the exhibit.

Council Directives I. Ald. Kunz indicated with the adoption of Ordinance No. 2017-06 relating to parking

regulations and enforcement, his Council Directive dated 12/18/2013 on parking can be removed. MS Kunz/Pollnow to remove the December 18, 2013 Council Directive relating to parking. (The vote on this motion will be made at the February 15, 2017 Council meeting.

New Business I. Ald. Lendrum advised of an upcoming downtown Neenah event, the Warm Your

Heart Event to be held February 11th. Check the Future Neenah calendar for more information.

II. Mayor Kaufert invited the Council and citizens to his “Ice Skate with the Mayor”

event to be held at Washington Park ice rink on Wednesday February 8, 2017 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided in the warming shelter. A press release will go out tomorrow.

Adjournment I. MSC Pollnow/Stevenson to adjourn at 8:35 p.m., all voting aye.

Patricia A. Sturn, WCPC/MMC City Clerk

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR BENEFITSCONFERRED UPON PROPERTY BY CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLINGIMPROVEMENTS IN SAID STREETS AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Common Council of the City of Neenah, has declared itsintention to exercise its police power under City of Neenah Municipal Code, Section 13-1, and Wis.Stats. Sec. 66.0703 to levy special assessments upon property on both sides of the streets belowdescribed for benefits conferred upon such property by constructing and installing improvements insaid streets as hereinafter provided:

Curb, gutter and pavement construction on the following streets:

1. Cecil Street (Henry to Oak) 2. Cleveland Street (Reddin to Zemlock))

The report of the Public Services and Safety Committee showing the estimated cost of saidimprovements, proposed assessments and award of damages is on file in office of the Director ofPublic Works and Utilities and may be inspected there on any business day between the hours of7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

You are further notified that the Common Council will hear ail persons interested, theirattomeys or agents, conceming matters contained in the preliminary resolution authorizing suchassessments and award of damages at 7:00 p.m., on the 15th of February 2017, in the CouncilChambers in the City of Neenah Administration Building, 211 Walnut Street. Ail objections will beconsidered at such hearing and thereafter the amount of assessments will be finally determined.

Dated at Neenah, Wisconsin this 3rd day February 2017.

Patricia Sturn

City ClerkNeenah, Wisconsin

Publish: February 3, 2017

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CITY OF NEENAH

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Public Hearings will be held by the City ofNeenah to consider a Special Use Permit request by Verizon Wireless to allowthe construction of 105-foot tall telecommunication (cellular) tower located at 512S. Commercial Street. A map of the affected properties and description of theproposed use is available in the Community Development Dept., 211 Walnut St.,Neenah or by calling 920-886-6125.

The property for which the Special Use Permit is requested is legally described asfollows:

BASSETTS 4TH ADD LT 2:N10' LT 3 BK 4 & PRT LT 6 BK 4; COMM NW COR LT 1 BK 4;S45'31""E 81.03': N89DG2'52""E 134.47' TO ROB; N89DG2'52""E 150.77'; S33DG41'40""W 98.56'; S89DG3'40""W 95.07'; N43'8'"W 81.06' TO POB (DOC#9581 71)

The hearing will be held at the City Administration Building, 211 Walnut Street,Neenah.

Plan Commission Informal Hearing Tuesday, February 7, 20174:15 P.M.

Hauser Room

Common Council Formal Hearing Wednesday, February 15, 20177:00 P.M.

Council Chambers

Brad Schmidt Patricia Stern

Deputy Director of Community Development City ClerkNeenah, Wisconsin Neenah, Wisconsin

Publish: February 3 & 5, 2017

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR BENEFITS

CONFERRED UPON PROPERTY BY CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING

IMPROVEMENTS IN SAID STREETS AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Common Council of the City of Neenah, has declaredits intention to exercise its police power under City of Neenah Municipal Code, Section 13-1,and Wis. Stats. Sec. 66.0703 to levy special assessments upon property on both sides of thestreets below described for benefits conferred upon such property by constructing and installingimprovements in said streets as hereinafter provided:

HMA (blacktop) resurfacing on the following streets:

1. Edward Street (Western to John) 2. Helen Street (Western to John)3. Higgins Avenue (Haylett to Cecil) 4. Whippoorwill Circle (Pendleton)4. Yorkshire Road (Yorkshire Ct to Sunrise Bay)

The report of the Public Services and Safety Committee showing the estimated cost of saidimprovements, proposed assessments and award of damages is on file in office of the Director ofPublic Works and may be inspected there on any business day between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and4:00 p.m.

You are further notified that the Common Council will hear all persons interested, theirattorneys or agents, conceming matters contained in the preliminary resolution authorizing suchassessments and award of damages at 7:00 p.m., on the 15th of February 2017, in the CouncilChambers in the City of Neenah Administration Building, 211 Walnut Street. All objections will beconsidered at such hearing and thereafter the amount of assessments will be finally determined.

Dated at Neenah, Wisconsin this 3rd day February 2017.

Patricia Sturn

City ClerkNeenah, Wisconsin

Publish: Februarys, 2017

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR BENEFITSCONFERRED UPON PROPERTY BY CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLINGIMPROVEMENTS IN SAID STREETS AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Common Council of the City of Neenah, has declared itsintention to exercise its police power under City of Neenah Municipal Code, Section 13-1, and Wis.Stats. Sec. 66.0703 to levy special assessments upon property on both sides of the streets belowdescribed for benefits conferred upon such property by constructing and installing improvements insaid streets as hereinafter provided:

Sanitary sewer lateral construction on the following streets:

1. Cecil Street (Henry to Oak) 2. Cleveland Street (Reddin to Zemlock))3. Edward Street (Western to John) 4. Helen Street (Western to John)5. Higgins Avenue (Haylett - Cecil)

The report of the Public Services and Safety Committee showing the estimated cost of saidimprovements, proposed assessments and award of damages is on file in office of the Director ofPublic Works and may be inspected there on any business day between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and4:00 p.m.

You are further notified that the Common Council will hear all persons interested, theirattorneys or agents, concerning matters contained in the preliminary resolution authorizing suchassessments and award of damages at 7:00 p.m., on the 15th of February 2017, in the CouncilChambers in the City of Neenah Administration Building, 211 Walnut Street. All objections will beconsidered at such hearing and thereafter the amount of assessments will be finally detemnined.

Dated at Neenah, Wisconsin this 3rd day February 2017.

Patricia Stum

City ClerkNeenah, Wisconsin

Publish: February 3, 2017

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR BENEFITSCONFERRED UPON PROPERTY BY CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLINGIMPROVEMENTS IN SAID STREETS AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Common Council of the City of Neenah, has declared itsintention to exercise its police power under City of Neenah Municipal Code, Section 13-1, andWis. Stats. Sec. 66.0703 to levy special assessments upon property on both sides of the streetsbelow described for benefits conferred upon such property by constructing and installingimprovements in said streets as hereinafter provided:

Installation of LED Street Lighting in the foiiowing area;

1. Forest Manor Plat

The report of the Public Services and Safety Committee showing the estimated cost ofsaid improvements, proposed assessments and award of damages is on file in office of theDirector of Public Works and Utilities and may be inspected there on any business day betweenthe hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

You are further notified that the Common Council will hear all persons interested, theirattorneys or agents, concerning matters contained in the preliminary resolution authorizing suchassessments and award of damages at 7:00 p.m., on the 15th of February 2017, in the CouncilChambers in the City of Neenah Administration Building, 211 Walnut Street. All objections will beconsidered at such hearing and thereafter the amount of assessments will be finally determined.

Dated at Neenah, Wisconsin this 3rd day of February 2017.

Patricia Sturn

City ClerkNeenah, Wisconsin

Publish: February 3, 2017

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CITY OF NEENAH PUBLIC SERVICES AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING

Tuesday, February 7, 2017 - 7:00 PM Hauser Room - City Administration Building

Present: Aldermen Bates, Hillstrom, Lendrum, and Stevenson Excused: Alderman Lang Also Present: Mayor Kaufert, Director of Public Works Kaiser, Police Chief Wilkinson, Police Captain Olson Minutes: Motion/Second/Carried Lendrum/Hillstrom to approve the minutes of the January 24, 2017, Regular Meeting. All voting aye. Public Appearances: None. Police Department End of Year Reports: Chief Wilkinson reviewed the end of year reports. He reviewed the Traffic Accident Statistical Breakdown for December. He noted that the increase shown for Non-Reportable crashes is due to a change in reporting procedures. He noted the crash increase at the Green Bay/Winneconne roundabout. He stated that there have been discussions with WisDOT traffic engineering staff about the issue. Director Kaiser stated that Traffic Engineer Merten met with WisDOT staff to discuss that roundabout. New traffic counts will be taken and the crash diagrams analyzed to determine potential treatment options. Chief Wilkinson reviewed the Traffic Arrests report for December. OWI arrests were down again in 2016. He noted that insurance violations continue to have the highest number of violations. He noted the typical processing for these violations and some common circumstances leading to the citation. Committee discussed the potential of getting an accurate count of cited drivers who don’t actually have insurance. Ald. Stevenson stated that the Insurance Research Council estimates that 14% of drivers are uninsured. Chief Wilkinson reviewed the Year-to-Date Incident Totals and the Year-to-Year Comparison and discussed some trends. He discussed aspects of the numbers for a variety of the categories including 911 Hang Ups and Reckless Driving. He discussed standard response procedures for Carbon Monoxide and Fire Alarm calls. Chief Wilkinson reviewed the 2012-2016 Comparison of Police Activity by Category. He noted the increase in Sex Offenses. He discussed the Police Department contacts with sex offenders that have been located in Neenah. He noted that the increase in robberies in 2016 was related to a string of robberies in May and June. He discussed various approaches that stores take toward retail theft. He discussed the Emergency Assists category and expressed a belief that figures in this category will increase as the population ages. He noted a concern with the Fire Alarm data and indicated that recordkeeping procedures may have changed. He discussed the tracking of juvenile–related calls and the efforts of Police Liaison Officer Strebel in that work. He discussed possible reasons for the decline in alcohol-related calls.

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Public Services and Safety Committee Meeting February 7, 2017 Page 3 Mayor Kaufert encouraged the Committee to endorse the inclusion of an incentive in the contract because of the impact that the street has on traffic and the angst and disruption that the project will cause. After discussion, the consensus of the Committee was to modify the project scope to include an incentive of up to $30,000 provided it can be fit within the project budget. Mayor Kaufert stated that he and Director Kaiser would discuss the matter with City Attorney Godlewski. Large Item / Metal Drop-Off Site Report - Year-End 2016: Committee reviewed the year-end 2016 summary of the monthly tonnage of metal and large items collected at the Tullar Garage site and curbside. Committee discussed the variations in the price received for metal. Committee discussed the hours of supervised operation of the drop-off site and the possibility of additional metal recycling contamination when the site is unattended. Committee requested a future agenda item to discuss metal collection compensation and the drop-off site attendant schedule. Motion/Second/Carried Hillstrom/Lendrum to accept the year-end 2016 Large Item and Metal Drop-Off Site Report and place on file. All voting aye. Licenses: Beverage Operator License Applications: The Committee reviewed the beverage operator license applications for Joan E. Alliet, Samantha N. Armstrong, Amanda J. Knutson, Christopher J. Kozlovsky, Jodi L. Madel, Janice L. Margenau, and Ginger A. Smith. Following discussion, Motion/Second/Carried Stevenson/Hillstrom to recommend Council approve beverage operator license applications for Joan E. Alliet, Samantha N. Armstrong, Amanda J. Knutson, Christopher J. Kozlovsky, Jodi L. Madel, Janice L. Margenau, and Ginger A. Smith. All voting aye. Beverage Operator License Application (New) - Delinquent Fee: The Committee reviewed the beverage operator license application for Kathryn Kilgas. Ms. Kilgas currently has a delinquent utility bill of $117.71. Following discussion, Motion/Second/Carried Stevenson/Hillstrom to recommend Council approve the beverage operator license application (new) for Kathryn Kilgas contingent upon payment of a delinquent utility bill of $117.71 and any other outstanding City fees. All voting aye. Public Works General Construction and Department Activity: 1. Street Construction Plans – Draft plans and specifications have been prepared for the

Cecil Street reconstruction project. Design work is ongoing for the remaining streets in the program. Public hearings are scheduled for the February 15 meeting of the Common Council. The tentative bid opening date is February 22.

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Public Services and Safety Committee Meeting February 7, 2017 Page 4 2. Forest Manor Plat Street Lighting – Several street light location change requests were

sent to We Energies for review. 3. Parking Lot Construction Plans – Plans are being prepared for parking lots targeted to

the TID 10 office project in preparation for spring construction. Coordination with We Energies will be required due to power pole conflicts with the parking layout.

4. Fox Valley Energy Concrete Pile – Concrete crushing is on-going. It is expected to take several months.

5. Sanitary Sewer Rate Study – Four proposals were received. A consultant selection was taken to the Finance & Personnel Committee on February 6. MSA Professional is the recommended consultant.

6. Pendleton Park Traffic Impact Study – Staff has had follow-up discussions regarding traffic growth rates. Now that those factors have been settled, OMNNI will look at design alternatives for the CTH JJ/CTH CB intersection.

7. Sanitary sewer agreements – Staff has been reviewing sanitary sewer agreements with Sanitary District 2 and with the City of Menasha.

Ald. Hillstrom requested an update on the Clock Tower. Director Kaiser stated that a new clock controller had been ordered from Verdin Company. He stated that the clock tower fund will have about $2,400 remaining after this purchase. Committee discussed the manner in which clock tower operating costs are managed. Announcements/Future Agenda Items: None. Motion/Second/Carried Hillstrom/Stevenson to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. All voting aye. Respectfully submitted,

Gerry Kaiser Director of Public Works

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CITY OF NEENAH FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING

Monday, February 6, 2017 – 7:00 p.m. Hauser Room, Neenah City Administration Building

211 Walnut Street, Neenah, Wisconsin

MINUTES Present: Chairman Pollow; Aldermen Erickson, Stevenson, Kunz and Boyette; Mayor Kaufert; City Attorney Godlewski; Director of Finance Easker. Others Present: Director of Human Resources and Safety Barber, Director of Community Development and Assessment Haese, Director of Public Works Kaiser, Police Chief Wilkinson, Police Captain Gonzalez, Police Captain Olson, Police Investigator Streubel, I/S Network Administrator Schroeder, Traffic Engineer Merten. Public Appearances: None. Minutes: Motion/Second/Carried Kunz/Boyette to approve the minutes from the January 23, 2017 Regular Meeting. All voting aye. Vehicle Purchase Request: Committee reviewed Police Captain Gonzalez’s January 26, 2017 letter and attached spreadsheets regarding the proposed purchase of a 2017 Ford Explorer 4dr FWD from Bergstrom Automotive. The information was requested by the committee when action on the issue was deferred from the previous committee meeting. The information provided by Captain Gonzalez included answers to specific questions regarding the proposed purchase of the Ford Explorer as well as updated information on the Police Department fleet of vehicles. Committee and staff discussed various aspects of the proposed purchase. Issues discussed included the cost to changeover the vehicle, the rationale for the ongoing recommendation by the Police Department to purchase Ford vehicles vs. other models, why the City’s use of vehicles for the county MEG unit does not affect the vehicle ownership by the City, how police use diminishes the sale value of used police vehicles and a discussion on the vehicle replacement schedule, including the proposed repurposing of specific vehicles. Motion/Second/Carried Kunz/Stevenson to recommend Council approve the purchase of a 2017 Ford Explorer 4dr FWD from Bergstrom Automotive for $26,459, with changeover costs in the amount of $7,040 for an estimated total of $33,500. The purchase would be funded by $37,800 approved in the 2016 Capital Equipment budget. All voting aye. Code Enforcement Officer/City Sealer: Committee reviewed memo of Director Haese requesting authorization to fill the position of Code Enforcement Officer/City Sealer. The new position was approved in 2016 and funded effective April 1, 2017 as part of the 2017 Operating Budget. The pay grade for the position is G3 with a salary range of $37,567.18-$56,350.77. Mayor Kaufert has reviewed the request and concurs with filling the position.

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Minutes of the Meeting of the Finance and Personnel Committee February 6, 2017 Page 2 Committee and staff discussed various aspects of filling the position. Items discussed included the recently completed job description, how the position duties will be coordinated between departments as well as the planned work schedule for the position. Motion/Second/Carried Erickson/Boyette to approve filling the Code Enforcement Officer/City Sealer position vacancy. All voting aye. 235 Martens Street Acquisition: Committee reviewed memo of Director Haese recommending Council proceed with the acquisition of 235 Martens Street at the agreed upon price of $101,000. The property is one of several properties that has been purchased as part of redevelopment and parking planned for TIF District #10. The property had an appraised value of $82,000. Director Haese indicated that the strategic location of the property was a factor in the negotiation process. Committee and staff discussed various aspects of the proposed purchase. Motion/Second/Carried Erickson/Kunz to recommend Council proceed with the acquisition of 235 Martens Street at the agreed upon price of $101,000 to be funded by funds borrowed for land purchases in TIF District #10 All voting aye. “Paperless Agenda/Minutes” Project Plan: Committee reviewed memo of Director Wenninger regarding his developed plan for the “Paperless Agenda/Minutes” project. The plan was requested by the committee when action on the issue was deferred from the previous committee meeting. I/S Network Administrator Schroeder provided an explanation of various aspects of the plan and its proposed implementation. Committee and staff discussed various aspects of the project plan. Issues discussed included how agenda information will be disseminated to aldermen, the action taken by the Plan Commission regarding paperless agendas and minutes and how the plan would work for citizen members of committees and commissions without city issued iPads. Extensive discussion took place on the timing and process for training aldermen on the use of the new mobile device management (MDM) as well as the targeted date that committee and Council meetings would begin to observe the new paperless protocol. Discussion also took place on the potential to change deadlines for completion of committee agendas to provide more time for aldermanic review prior to committee meetings. Motion/Second/Carried Kunz/Boyette to recommend Council approve the “Paperless Agenda/Minutes” project plan as proposed, with the implementation to follow the proposed timeline with completion by March 15 of the installation of the mobile device management (MDM) software on Council iPads and alderman training on the software, which upon completion would lead to the March 27 and 28 standing committee meetings and April 5 Common Council meeting being the first meetings to observe the new paperless protocol. All voting aye.

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Minutes of the Meeting of the Finance and Personnel Committee February 6, 2017 Page 3 Resolution 2017-05 – Parking Permit Fees: Committee reviewed memo of Traffic Engineer Merten requesting Council approve Resolution 2017-05 amending parking permit fees in accordance with the Parking Policy and Guidelines Proposal. Per the resolution, monthly permit fees would increase from $18 to $22 for Tier 1 parking and from $22 to $34 for Tier 2 parking. The new fees are associated with the contract with NuPark, LLC to provide an Integrated Parking Enforcement, Violations and Permit Management System. Committee and staff discussed various aspects of the proposed parking permit fee changes. Upon questioning regarding the increase for Tier 2 parking, Director Haese indicated that this only affects the nine most premium parking spaces in the downtown area. Other items discussed included the decision to not offer price discounts for quarterly or annual permit purchases and an update on the downtown parking situation including the status of permit pricing for Alta Resources. Motion/Second/Carried Stevenson/Erickson to recommend Council approve Resolution 2017-05 amending parking permit fees in accordance with the Parking Policy and Guidelines Proposal. All voting aye. 2017 Sanitary Sewer Rate Study: Committee reviewed memo of Director Kaiser recommending Council approve entering into a professional services agreement with MSA Professional Services, Inc., for a Sanitary Sewer Utility Rate Study at a cost not to exceed $10,000. The study would be funded by $20,000 set aside in the 2015 Sanitary Sewer budget. The City recently distributed a Request for Proposal for the work and received four proposals ranging from $7,800 to $19,500. The initial quote from MSA of $7,800 did not include a fixed fee/meter charge analysis as the others did. In subsequent discussions with MSA, they agreed to complete that work for $2,000 bringing their comparable quote to $9,800, which was still over $6,000 below the next lowest quote. Committee and staff discussed various aspects of the proposed rate study. Motion/Second/Carried Stevenson/Kunz recommending Council approve entering into a professional services agreement with MSA Professional Services, Inc., for a Sanitary Sewer Utility Rate Study at a cost not to exceed $10,000 to be funded by funds set aside in the 2015 Sanitary Sewer budget. All voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

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Michael K. Easker, CPA Director of Finance

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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-05

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE OF THE CITY OF NEENAH TO PROVIDE FOR PARKING PERMITS

WHEREAS, by Resolution #7185, the Common Council adopted a uniform fee schedule; and,

WHEREAS, the Common Council adopted Ordinance 2017-6 on February 1, 2017 making amendments to parking regulations that were developed based on the proposed parking permit fees; and,

WHEREAS, the recommendations from the Downtown Parking Analysis & Management Plan (presented in January 6, 2016 to the Downtown Parking Task Force) show that Neenah parking permit fees relative to comparable cities are low; and,

WHEREAS, the City has not raised parking permit fees since 2006; and,

WHEREAS, the Parking Utility is expected to finance operating costs and thus the new fees associated with the contract with NuPark, LLC for an Integrated Parking Enforcement, Violations and Permit Management System (approved May 18, 2016);

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEENAH, WISCONSIN this 15th day of February 2017, that the uniform fee schedule established by Resolution #7185, as amended, is further amended by replacing the current parking fee with a $22 tier 1 and a $34 tier 2 parking fee as shown.

FEE TYPE FEE BASIS STATUTE NO. ORD/RES/CODEFINANCE PERMITS Parking – Tier 1 Parking – Tier 2

$18$22 $34

Monthly (All Permit Locations Unless Otherwise Noted) Monthly (Marketplace Lot)

Res. No. 73092017-05 Res. No. 2017-05

Recommended by: Finance and Personnel Committee Moved:

Passed:

CITY OF NEENAH, WISCONSIN Dean R. Kaufert, Mayor Patricia A. Sturn, City Clerk

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MINUTES OF THE NEENAH PLAN COMMISSION Tuesday, February 7, 2017

4:15 p.m.

Present: Mayor Dean Kaufert, Chairman

Present Gerry Kaiser, Director of Public Works

Present Nick Piergrossi, Vice Chairman

Present

Kate Hancock-Cooke Present Ald, Christopher Kunz Present Karen Genett Absent Gerry Andrews Present Ald. Jane Lang Absent Also present: Brad Schmidt, Deputy Director of Community Development

Katie Osthelder, Administrative Assistant of Community Development

Chris Haese, Community Development Director

Brian Bert, 530 S Commercial St, Neenah

Steve Seegers, 512 S Commercial St, Neenah

Guy Stewart, Telecommunication Tower Representative

Ted Galloway, 601 S Commercial St, Neenah

Minutes: MSC Piergrossi/Kaiser, to approve the January 24, 2017 meeting minutes. All Aye.

Public Appearances: Ted Galloway (601 S Commercial St) - wanted to thank the City workers for being proactive and cleaning out the storm sewer drains to prevent travel problems when the temperature drops overnight possibly causing icy conditions.

Public Hearings: 1. Special Use Permit – 512 S Commercial St – Telecommunication Tower Guy Stewart introduced himself as a representative for the Telecommunication Tower project for Central States Tower for Verizon Wireless and that he is available for any questions that may arise. Mr. Stewart also noted the property is currently zoned commercial and acknowledged there was discussion about the residential home on the property possibly causing the set-back requirement to follow the Residential zoning requirements. Mr. Stewart requested that since the larger building on the parcel is for commercial use that the commercial zoning standards be applied. Brian Bert (530 S. Commercial St) asked if there were any radio frequency studies or information available for this type of tower. Mr. Bert also requested a copy of these studies. Mr. Stewart explained Verizon wireless has to comply with any Federal Communications Commission (FCC) frequencies. Mayor Kaufert explained there are numerous FCC approvals required for Telecommunications tower and requested a copy of those approvals. Mr. Stewart said he would forward the FCC approvals and any study results available. Brian Bert (530 S. Commercial St) asked if there were going to be any micro-waves being emitted from this tower. Mr. Stewart explained there are none planned at this time, but might be added in the future. Brian Bert (530 S. Commercial St) asked how large the footprint for the tower would be. Deputy Director Schmidt stated according to the submitted plans the area is approximately 3,000 square feet. Mayor Kaufert explained there are typically 2 types of towers that he sees when he travels. One being a large pole with guy wires coming off of it and the other being just the pole without any guy wires. Mayor Kaufert asked which type this tower will be. Mr. Stewart explained the style without the guy wires is a Monopole which is what will be used at this site. Brian Bert (530 S. Commercial St) asked if there will be any back-up generators on the site. Mr. Stewart confirmed there will be back-up generators, but they will only operate when there is a power outage. Brian Bert (530 S. Commercial St) asked if there are any other leases for this tower or if there will be in the future. Mr. Stewart explained Verizon is the only lease at the time, however the site is being designed and constructed with the capacity for other future leases. Ted Galloway (601 S. Commercial St) explained he was looking at the proposal as a corporate entity and understands the dilemma and need for the utility for this service. Galloway has approached cell companies offering to locate these utilities on their silos and high equipment, however, Homeland Security and the FDA requires Galloway to have restricted access to their site and the cell companies require 24 hour access to this equipment. Mr. Galloway also explained that in his travels, he has noticed the various screening techniques used to protect the neighboring properties and preventing them from having to look at a chain link fence with barbed wire. Commissioner Hancock-Cooke asked if anyone to share information or studies available on the health effects from a cell tower they may have or be aware of, as she was not familiar if there were any or not.

Action Items: 1. Special Use Permit – 512 S Commercial St – Telecommunication Tower Deputy Director Schmidt explained Bright Star Properties (Owner) and Verizon Wireless (Applicant) are requesting a Special Use Permit to construct a 105 foot tall telecommunication tower and associated ground equipment on property located at 512 S. Commercial St.

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Plan Commission Minutes February 7, 2017 Page 2 The subject property is zoned C-1, Commercial District and includes a residential dwelling and an out building which is currently vacant. The property is about 10,000 sq ft in size and abuts S. Commercial St on the west and Maple St on the east. Access to the site is from S Commercial St. The C-1 district identifies telecommunication towers as permitted use, however, since the principal use of the site is single-family residential, the R-1, District requirements and standards apply. In this case, the R-1 district identifies telecommunication towers as a special use. Althought a special use permit is required, State Statutes limit the amount of control a municipality has in the siting and regulating of these uses. The City cannot deny a telecommunication tower based solely on aesthetic concerns, height of the tower, impose setback or fall zone standards that are more restrictive than other types of commercial structures, or require that the tower be placed on public property or other suitable properties. Deputy Director Schmidt mentioned to the commission that the applicant is requesting access to the site from Maple St, however, staff is recommending that no access be granted to Maple Street as there is adequate access to the site from South Commercial Street. The plan shows the driveway from the current paved surface on the parcel to the fenced in area is gravel, Deputy Director Schmidt stated staff are recommending that be constructed of a hard surfaced materail such as asphalt or concrete. Commissioner Kate Hancock-Cooke asked if any of the trees on the site will remain or if they need to be removed due to construction. Mr. Stewart thought there will be three large trees that will need to be removed from the site. Commissioner Christopher Kunz asked why staff is suggesting to deny site access on Maple St, since access on Maple St may still allow future development on the parcel. Deputy Director Schmidt explained staff were concerned due to the curve in the road and by allowing a driveway there will then be a site line onto the parcel that can’t be screened with landscaping to protect the neighboring parcels. Mr. Stewart expressed concern that the structures on the S. Commercial Street side of the parcel will not remain the same over time as development happens, and by not allowing access to the site from Maple St will limit the property owner for future projects. Mr. Stewart explained there will be initial construction traffic to the site, but then access will be two to four times monthly for regular maintenance which is why they were requesting access from Maple St. Community Development Director, Chris Haese, explained that the legislature has tied our hands in regards to telecommunications tower. However, the proposed site is already a small commercial site restricting future development and improvements for S. Commercial St. Director Haese pointed out that Mr. Stewart was right on when he expressed concern about access coming from S. Commercial St. limiting future development of the site. This is an area the City is aware of and trying to improve, but this proposed use will hinder those improvements. However, Director Haese acknowledged the importance of this service and utility comparing it to sewer and water utilities, since we all rely on our cell phones. Director Haese did acknowledge he was thankful this was only a 100 foot tower and not a 150 or 200 foot tower for this location. Public Works Director Gerry Kaiser stated he agreed with Brad’s memo and staff recommendation. Director Kaiser expressed similar frustration as Director Haese in regards to the legislative restrictions but is trying to make the best of an undesirable location. Commissioner Gerry Andrews stated he understands the need to have the pole and that it ties up a commercial lot, but agrees with the buffering recommendations to give it the best look possible and screen the area from the neighboring properties. Commissioner Andrews agreed he would not want access opened up from Maple St for the site. Mayor Kaufert acknowledged he was in the legislature when this was passed, however, he voted no on the legislation, and no consideration was given to the local municipalities. Mayor Kaufert also stated he was willing to test his options, and doesn’t feel this is the best use for this property when considering future commercial development. He acknowledged why the property owner and applicant would be requesting the access to Maple St, so they can sell off the front portion of the parcel, however, he does not agree with it. Commissioner Hancock-Cooke asked how long telecommunications towers typically last and if they need to be replaced. Mr. Stewart stated he has been working with these since 1995 and has never had to replace or refurbish a tower, nor has he been involved with any that have failed. MSC Kaiser/Piergrossi, Plan Commission recommends Common Council approve a Special Use Permit for the construction of a 105-foot tall telecommunication tower and associated ground equipment located at 512 S. Commercial Street subject to the following conditions:

1. Any future expansion of the fenced area, addition of future equipment within the fenced area, or adding new antennas to the telecommunication pole will require an amendment to the special use permit.

2. Submit a revised landscaping plan which identifies the frontage landscape strip with a minimum of 3 shade trees and 7 shrubs. In addition, the landscape plan shall include evergreen plantings around the north, south, and east sides of the fenced area to create a visual buffer to surrounding properties.

3. No driveway access is allowed from Maple Street 4. All internal access to the telecommunication area shall be constructed of a hard surfaced material such as

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Plan Commission Minutes February 7, 2017 Page 3

5. Obtain all necessary building permits prior to construction. 6. Submit an exterior lighting (photometric) plan if exterior lighting is included as part of this project. The

photometric plan shall indicate the location of all light fixtures and the intensity of those lights, measured in foot-candles, at the property line.

Motion failed 2-4, with Hancock-Cooke, Andrews, Kunz, and Kaufert voting no. Deputy Director Schmidt asked those who voted no for a reason for their vote for Common Council’s reference. Commissioner Hancock-Cooke stated she thought it was a bad location for a telecommunications tower but is unsure of a better place. Commissioner Andrews explained he voted no because of the impact to the commercial property and S. Commercial St. However, if the telecommunications tower is constructed he would like to see a solid wood fence instead of the chain link facing the area residential properties. 2. Certified Survey Map – Pendleton Road/County Road JJ – 1 Lot Deputy Director Schmidt explained the proposed CSM creates 1 lot and dedicates land for public right-of-way along County Road JJ and Pendleton Road. The lot beign created is approximately 28.9 acres in size and is zoned M-2, Multi-Family District. The proposed lot meets the minimum lot standards in the Subdivison Ordinance. Deputy Director Schmidt also mentioned the City’s Officially Mapped Streets map identifies County Road JJ as needing 100 feet of right of way and Pendleton Road as needing 80-feet of right-of-way as indicated on the CSM. Commissioner Kunz asked if there should be more land dedicated for right of way at this time for the possibility of a round-about being placed at the intersection of Pendleton Rd and County Road JJ. Deputy Director Schmidt explained if the land is needed in the future it would be dedicated at that time. MSC Kaiser/Andrews. Plan commission recommends Common Council approve the proposed CSM and accept the land for public right-of-way along County Road JJ and Pendleton Road. All Aye 3. Public Easements – 120 Main Street – Public Utility and Ingress/Egress Easements Deputy Director Schmidt explained the City is formally presenting the attached documents which create a public easement for an existing sanitary sewer main and stormwater main that bi-sect 120 Main Street. In addition, a public ingress/egress easement would allow for the general public to use the 120 Main Street property to enter or exit the alley south of the 200 block of W. Wisconsin Avenue. The easement documents were drafted by the City Attorney. Commissioner Kunz inquired about the easement that was required for a dumpster corral. Director Haese stated it is still being worked on and will be brought to the Plan Commission when it is finished. Director Kaiser asked who is responsible for repairing the easement area if there is damage done to it or maintenance required. Upon review of the Public Utility Easement and Public Ingress/Egress Easement it was confirmed the property owner is responsible for repairs and maintanence of the area. MSC Andrews/Hancock-Cooke, Plan commission recommends Common Council approve the Public Utility Easement and Public Ingress/Egress Easement for 120 Main Street. All Aye Announcements and future agenda items: Next meeting is scheduled February 21, 2017. Deputy Director Schmidt indicated there are a couple submissions for this meeting, including a plat review and another Special Use permit application. Deputy Director Schmidt also informed the commission he received 2 requests to review the zoning code, specifically the shed standards and sign code. Adjournment: The Commission adjourned its meeting at 5:29 P.M. MSC Kaiser/Piergrossi. All Aye. Respectfully Submitted,

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NMFR Joint Finance & Personnel Committee  

Meeting Minutes 

January 24, 2017 – 5:30 p.m. 

Hauser Room – City of Neenah 

 

Present:  Ald. Stevenson, Benner, Keehan, Krautkramer, Kunz & Pollnow 

 

Also Present:  Chief Kloehn, DC Voss and Director Easker 

 

Public:  Ald. Boyette and Mayor Kaufert 

 

Ald. Stevenson called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. 

 

Public Forum:  No Members of the public chose to speak. 

 

Minutes:   The Committee reviewed  the November 22, 2016 meeting minutes.   MSC Pollnow/Keehan to approve  the 

November 22, 2016 meeting minutes, and place on file, all voting aye. 

 

Activity  Reports:    The  Committee  reviewed  the  December  2016  activity  and  automatic  aid  reports.    MSC 

Pollnow/Keehan to approve the December 2016 activity and automatic aid reports, and place on file, all voting aye. 

 

The Committee reviewed the 2016 year‐to‐date activity and automatic aid reports.   MSC Pollnow/Keehan to approve 

the 2016 year‐to‐date activity and automatic aid reports, and place on file, all voting aye. 

 

2016 Preliminary Budget Report:  The Committee reviewed the preliminary 2016 budget report.  Chief Kloehn noted that 

invoices are still being processed for 2016 so this  is not the final report.   He noted there will be a return of funds this 

year with a majority of this coming from salary savings from replacement positions being held open along, unused utility 

monies as costs were cheaper this year and health insurance savings.  Monies will be distributed back to each City per 

the cost agreement formula outlined in the merger agreement.  MSC Pollnow/Keehan to approve the preliminary 2016 

budget report, and place on file, all voting aye. 

 

2017 Radio Service Agreement:   The Committee  reviewed  the 2017 Radio Service Agreement with Baycom.   DC Voss 

explained  this  agreement  includes  firmware  updates,  physical  damage  and/or  defects  to  the  radios.   Baycom  is  the 

designated service vendor for the Winnebago County Public Safety Radio System.  He noted there is an increase in the 

2017 service agreement as it was found later in 2016 there were some radios that were not noted on the original service 

agreement.    However,  Baycom  still  serviced  these  radios  for  us  even  though  they were  not  listed  on  the  original 

agreement.   This  is  a  two‐year  contract.   The prelimary  cost  for 2018  is $6,000  and  if  this does  increase we will be 

notified by Baycom in time to put the accurate cost into 2018’s budget.  MSC Pollnow/Keehan recommends the City of 

Neenah and City of Menasha Common Council’s approve the 2017 Radio Service Agreement with Baycom for a total 

of $6,039.30 and recognize 2018’s total  cost of $6,000.00, all voting aye. 

 

Purchase of 2017 Ford Explorer with Related Equipment:   The Committee reviewed the request to purchase a planned 

replacement vehicle for Inspection/Prevention Department that will replace a 1994 Chevy Suburban.  DC Voss reviewed 

the vehicle and additional equipment that will be needed. He noted by having the vehicle already fitted with the wiring 

that we need to install an MDC, lights, siren, etc.  It saved us $3,000 by having a 3rd party vendor install this additional 

wiring  and equipment  after we  receive  the  vehicle.   All of our  staff  vehicles  are multi‐purpose.   This  vehicle will be 

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primarily used by Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Green with  inspections and prevention.    It will also serve as a back‐up 

vehicle for when Command 32 is out of service, back‐up vehicle to pull the Husky or Marine 3 when Squad 32 is out of 

service, an additional vehicle when we have larger incidents and need to bring additional resources to the scene, a back‐

up vehicle for when our Shift  Inspector vehicles are out of service, etc.   Chief Kloehn noted this planned replacement 

vehicle is in our vehicle replacement schedule that has been reviewed, and approved, by this Committee and funds are 

in our 2017 Capital Equipment Budget.   Discussion was held on our planned  replacement  schedule.   Ald. Keehan  felt 

strongly  that we  need  to  continue  to  stick with  our  planned  replacement  schedule  so  our Department  has  reliable 

vehicles to use.  The Committee agreed with Ald. Keehan and noted the vehicle we are placing has been in service for 23 

years and agreed selling the 1994 Chevy Suburban is a good plan and will give the Department some revenue from this 

sale.   MSC Pollnow/Benner  recommends  the City of Neenah and City of Menasha Common Council’s approve  the 

purchase of the 2017 Ford Explorer for a price of $29,755.00 and purchase of emergency  lights, sirens, graphics and 

other  needed  equipment  for  a  total  cost  not  to  exceed  $35,000  and  direct  NMFR  staff  to  take  the  1994  Chevy 

Suburban out of service and sell this vehicle, all voting aye.   

 

MSC Pollnow/Keehan to adjourn at 6:40 p.m., all voting aye. 

 

Respectfully Submitted, 

 

 

 

Kevin Kloehn 

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STATUS OF COUNCIL DIRECTIVES ISSUED SINCE JULY 1.1981

Date: February 15, 2017

Date of Directive: 12/18/2013

Item: Direct the Community Development Department toEngage the Parking Task Force, Public Works and Police Dept.and utilize budgeted dollars to hire a consultant to gainan outside and expert opinion to complete the following:Identify current parking dynamics including parking inventory,current agreements, needs, resources, behaviors andexpectations and present those findings to the PublicServices & Safety Committee prior to March 31, 2014;and utilize the consultant's information to propose acomprehensive parking plan to address current competingneeds for customers, employees and residents, developingexpectations for all groups based on comparables and bestpractices, strategies to best utilize the city's resources andsolutions to acquire, maintain, and control an adequateparking inventory. In conjunction, propose a comprehensiveparking plan to address current demands and encourageifuture downtown development including: proposed parkingsites and facilities; financial implications and solutions;and timelines and stages. Both portions of thecomprehensive parking plan will be presented to the Councilprior to July 31, 2014.

Responsible Party: Aid. Kunz

Status: Pending

Date of Directive: 10/05/2016

Item: Review the street assessment policy - OrdinanceChapter 13.5(D) (2).

Responsible Party: Aid. Pollnow

Status: Pending

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