City of Appleton Appleton, WI 54911-4799 www.appletonwi.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Common Council Wednesday, October 1, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Woodford at 7:01 p.m. B. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by Alderperson Meltzer. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG D. ROLL CALL OF ALDERPERSONS Present: 16 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt, Alderperson Denis Dougherty and Mayor Jake Woodford E. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS All departments were represented. F. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 25-1154 Common Council Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2025 Attachments: CC Minutes 9-17-25.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Smith, that the Minutes be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 15 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford G. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR 25-1155 Proclamations: -Diwali Awareness Day -Indigenous Peoples' Day -Fire Prevention Week -Senior Center Month Attachments: Diwali Awareness Day.pdf Indigenous Peoples' Day.pdf Fire Prevention Week.pdf Senior Center Month.pdf 25-1087 Presentation of the 2025 City Star Awards Mayor Woodford presented the City Star Awards to recipients. 25-1206 2026 Executive Budget and Service Plan Mayor Woodford presented the 2026 Executive Budget and Service Plan. H. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Garet Galster, Smith Keane LLP, spoke regarding Item 25-1091 Mad Elephant Mechanical Amusement Device License Sarah Leet, 1027 W. Oklahoma St, spoke regarding Item 25-1001 Alderperson Salaries Diana Baker, 1153 Madelynn Lane, Neenah, spoke regarding Item 25-1041 BB Sports Cards Alcohol License The following spoke regarding Item 25-0298 Truancy Resolution: Greg Hartjes, AASD Superintendent Laura Jackson, AASD Executive Director of Student Services Stephanie Marta, AASD Attendance Coordinator Amanda Captain, 160 S. Badger St. Lauren Cowell, 500 W. Fifth St. Michelle Pauli, 316 E. Benton Dr. Katie Reiser, 924 E. Winnebago St. Ronna Swift, 230 W. Seymour St. Corey Otis, 1816 Hulke Dr. Chad Endres, 3033 E. Forest St. William Siebers, 1109 N. Appleton St. Dana Johnson 915 N. Rankin St. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS J. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS K. ESTABLISH ORDER OF THE DAY 25-1091 Mechanical Amusement Device License for Mad Elephant, Chisa Jitmaiwong, Agent, located at 1222 S. Oneida St. - appeal of application denial Attachments: Mad Elephant.Tase of Thai Appleton LLC.Mech_Amus.7.25.25.REDACTED.pdf Mad Elephant Amusement device denial PD.pdf Mad Elephant Clerk Letter 8.4.25.pdf Mad Elephant Contest to Appleton Clerk.pdf Mad Elephant Records Request to Appleton PD.pdf Mad Elephant Records Request to Appleton Inspections.pdf Games Archives - Big Daddy Games - bigdaddygames.net.png Gemini-D Kiosk - Big Daddy Games - bigdaddygames.net.png Global Progressive System - Big Daddy Games - bigdaddygames.net (1).png Global Progressive System - Big Daddy Games -bigdaddygames.net.png Max Connect POS - Big Daddy Games - bigdaddygames.net.png Skill Plus 1 2 - Big Daddy Games - bigdaddygames.net.png Systems Archives - Big Daddy Games - bigdaddygames.net.png Universal Kiosk 1 - Big Daddy Games - bigdaddygames.net.png Universal Kiosk 2 - Big Daddy Games - bigdaddygames.net.png Appeal of Departments' Rec of License Denial Slides 9.24.25.pdf This Item was referred back to the Safety and Licensing Committee by Alderperson Croatt. 25-1041 Class "B" Beer and "Class C" Wine License application for BB Sports Cards LLC d/b/a BB Sports Cards, Diana Baker, Agent, located at 2310 W College Ave Unit A, contingent upon approval from the Health, Inspections, and Public Works departments Attachments: BB Sports Cards LLC.Alcohol.Class B_Beer Class C_Wine.7.29.25 UPDATED.REDACTED.pdf BB Sports Cards Clerk Memo 9.4.25.pdf BB Sports Cards Clerk Denial Letter 9.4.25.pdf Alderperson Croatt moved, seconded by Alderperson Van Zeeland, that the Alcohol License Application be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 15 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 25-1075 Request to award sole source purchase of Netzsch progressive cavity pumps to Crane Engineering in the amount of $49,953. Attachments: 250908_Finance Memo_Sole Source_Netzsch_Pumps.pdf WWTP - Crane -pumps.pdf Alderperson Croatt moved, seconded by Alderperson Lambrecht, that the Sole Source Purchase be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 15 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 25-0298 Resolution #3-R-25 Truancy Ordinance Attachments: 3-R-25 Truancy Ordinance.pdf AASD Request to delay action- Truancy Res.pdf AASD Support Process 6.11.25.pdf AASD Support Process 7.9.25.pdf AASD Handouts 8.13.25.pdf Truancy Presentation Questions.pdf Articles Distributed to Committee 9.10.2025.pdf Amendment by Substitution Submitted 9.10.2025.pdf Amendment to the Amendment Submitted 9.10.25.pdf Truancy Memo 9.18.25.pdf AASD Memo 9.22.25.pdf Revision recommendations for attendance resolution.9.22.25.pdf AASD District policy 430 addition.9.22.25.pdf Resolution #3-R-25 Truancy Ordinance as Amended 9.24.25.pdf Amendment by Substitution submitted 10.1.25.pdf Resolution #3-R-25 as Amended Final Approved 10.1.25.pdf Alderperson Van Zeeland moved, seconded by Alderperson Fenton, that the Resolution be amended by substitution as reflected in the attached document "Amendment by Substitution submitted 10.1.25". Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 15 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford Alderperson Firkus moved, seconded by Alderperson Van Zeeland, that the Amendment by Substitution be amended as follows: In the final Be It Further Resolved clause strike "the Appleton Area School District will:" and replace it with "Appleton Common Council requests the Appleton Area School District to:". Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 14 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Nay: 1 -Alderperson Nate Wolff Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford Alderperson Croatt moved, seconded by Alderperson Hartzheim, that the Resolution be approved as amended. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Nay: 6 -Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Patti Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin and Alderperson Nate Wolff Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 25-1140 Design Approvals for future 2027 Paving Reconstruction Projects: Badger Ave (College Ave to Memorial Dr), Sixth St (Memorial Dr to State St), Eighth St (Pierce Ave to Badger Ave), Rankin St (Commercial St to Wisconsin Ave) Attachments: Design Approval Badger_6th_8th_Rankin.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Lambrecht, that the Paving Reconstruction Project Designs be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 14 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Nay: 1 -Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford L. COMMITTEE REPORTS Balance of the action items on the agenda. Alderperson Hartzheim moved, Alderperson Stancil-Martin seconded, to approve the balance of the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 15 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 1. MINUTES OF THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 25-1141 Approve Signs in the Street Right-of-Way Policy Update Attachments: Signs in the Street Right of Way Policy Update Sept. 2025.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 2. MINUTES OF THE SAFETY AND LICENSING COMMITTEE 25-1088 McFleshman's Full Service Retail Outlet Transfer Application for Fox Valley Lagerfest: October 4, 2025 Attachments: AB-105 Lagerfest_Redacted.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1107 Class "B" Beer License application for Fronteras LLC d/b/a Fronteras, Eric Mosqueda-Lopez, Agent, located at 2311 W College Ave Attachments: Fronteras.Alcohol.Class B Beer.8.8.25.REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1108 Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device License application for AY Trading Inc d/b/a Smokes & Vape, Ismail Abu Yosef, Agent, located at 218 E College Ave Attachments: Smokes & Vape.AY Trading Inc.CTV.9.17.25.REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1145 McFleshman's Full Service Retail Outlet Transfer Application for Whisk and Arrow's October Market: October 8, 2025. Attachments: AB-105 Whisk and Arrow October Market_Redacted.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 3. MINUTES OF THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION 25-1094 Request to approve proposed text amendments to the Municipal Code, Chapter 23 Zoning relating to Article III. Section 23-54 Temporary Uses and Structures as identified in the attached documents Attachments: Sec 23-54 Temporary Use Amendments_Zoning Ord_Staff Memo_For09_24_25.pdf Draft Temporary Use Code Sec. 23-54 with Strikeouts.pdf Draft Temporary Use Code Sec. 23-54 Clean Version.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1098 Request to approve proposed text amendments to the Municipal Code, Chapter 23 Zoning relating to Article XIV. Signs as identified in the attached documents Attachments: Sec 23-500 Sign Code Amendments_Zoning Ord_Staff Memo_For09_24_25.pdf Draft Sign Code_With Strikeouts_9_15_25.pdf Draft Sign Code_Clean Version_9_15_25.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1099 Request adoption of Resolution #2025-14 Support of the Shared Vision for West College Avenue Attachments: MemotoPlanCommission_ResolutionofSupportSharedVisionWCollege Ave_For09-24-25.pdf Resolution #2025-14 Support of the Shared Vision for West College Avenue.pdf ReimaginingANewAvenue_071725 FINAL.pdf W College Ave_PPT.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 4. MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE 5. MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 25-1074 Request to approve 2025 Budget amendment: Community Development Donations + $38,000 Other Obligations + $38,000 For the purchase of street light decorations and banners (2/3 vote of Council required) Attachments: FinanceMemo_ANBA_LightPoleDecorations.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1106 Request to approve Resolution 2025-14 to apply for TAP grant for the development of a City-wide Bike and Pedestrian Plan in 2026. Attachments: Memo TAP resolution of support.pdf Resolution of Support_Bike and Ped.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1138 Request to approve Resolution 2025-12 to apply for TAP grant for funding to assist with the construction of the Southpoint Powerline Trail project in 2029 Attachments: 2025-12 Resolution for WisDOT Application_Southpoint Trail.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 6. MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 7. MINUTES OF THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE 8. MINUTES OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE 9. MINUTES OF THE FOX CITIES TRANSIT COMMISSION 10. MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH M. CONSOLIDATED ACTION ITEMS N. ITEMS HELD O. ORDINANCES 25-1153 Ordinances #112-25, #115-25 and #116-25 Attachments: Ordinances to Council 10-1-25.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Fenton, that the Ordinances be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 15 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford P. LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES OF JURISDICTION Q. RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED BY ALDERPERSONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES OF JURISDICTION R. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS 25-1146 Request to Reconsider Item #25-1001: Approval of Alderperson Salaries Alderperson Croatt moved, seconded by Alderperson Hartzheim, that the Request to Reconsider be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim and Alderperson Christopher Croatt Nay: 7 -Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Patti Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 25-1001 Request the Approval of Alderperson Salaries. Attachments: Alderperson Salary Adjustment 2025 Attorney Letter.pdf Elected Alderperson Salary History.pdf Alderperson Comp 2025 Comparable.pdf Alderperson Wolff moved, seconded by Alderperson Hayden, that the Alderperson Salaries be amended to be an increase of 3.5% for a total of $7,000. Roll Call. Motion failed by the following vote: Aye: 6 -Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin and Alderperson Nate Wolff Nay: 9 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford Alderperson Firkus moved, seconded by Alderperson Meltzer, that the Alderperson Salaries be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 13 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Nay: 2 -Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim and Alderperson Christopher Croatt Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford T. ADJOURN Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Fenton, that the meeting be adjourned at 10:12 p.m. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 15 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford Amy Molitor, City Clerk WNAXLP October 6 2025 LWIX0383309