City of Appleton Appleton, WI 54911-4799 www.appletonwi.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Common Council Wednesday, November 5, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Woodford called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. B. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by Alderperson Lambrecht. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG D. ROLL CALL OF ALDERPERSONS Present: 14 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt, Alderperson Denis Dougherty and Mayor Jake Woodford Excused: 2 -Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones E. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS All departments were represented. F. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 25-1330 Common Council Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2025 Attachments: CC Minutes 10-15-25.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Smith, that the Minutes 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 Alex Schultz, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 -Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford G. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR 25-1344 Proclamations: -Lung Cancer Awareness Month -Youth HOPE Month -Appleton DECA Week -Native American Heritage Month -Family Caregivers Month Attachments: Lung Cancer Awareness Month.pdf Youth HOPE Month.pdf Appleton DECA Week.pdf Native American Heritage Month.pdf Family Caregivers Month.pdf 25-1346 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Appointments Attachments: BPAC Appointments.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Hayden, that the Appointments 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 Alex Schultz, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 -Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 25-1343 Appleton Redevelopment Authority Reappointment Attachments: ARA Reappointment.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Van Zeeland, that the Reappointment 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 Alex Schultz, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 -Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford H. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Steve Wuerger, 813 W Bent Oak Ln, spoke regarding Item 25-1239 Special Use Permit #5-25. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS J. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS K. ESTABLISH ORDER OF THE DAY 25-1239 Request to approve Special Use Permit #5-25 for a shelter facility located at 404 West Lawrence Street (Tax Id #31-3-1042-00), as shown on the attached development plan and per attached plan of operation, to run with the land subject to the conditions in the attached staff memo and approve attached Resolution (2/3 vote of Common Council required for approval) Attachments: StaffMemo_404WLawrenceSt_SUP 5-25_For10-22-25.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Croatt, that the Special Use Permit 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 Alex Schultz, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 -Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 25-1323 Request to award the Sustainability and Resiliency Master Planning contract to paleBLUEdot, LLC in the amount of $98,966, with an 8.7% contingency of $8,659, for a project total not to exceed $107,625. Attachments: Appleton Sustainability Master Planning Project.pdf Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Meltzer, that the Sustainability and Resiliency Master Planning Contract be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty 25-1331 25-0979 Nay: 1 -Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim Excused: 2 -Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford Review Park Naming Policy Attachments: Naming of Public Parklands Policy.pdf Classifications Amendment Handout 10.20.25.pdf Amendment by Substitution 10.20.25.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Van Zeeland, that the Park Naming Policy be amended by substitution back to its original form. Roll Call. Motion failed by the following vote: Aye: 6 -Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim and Alderperson Christopher Croatt Nay: 7 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 -Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford Alderperson Lambrecht moved, seconded by Alderperson Smith, that the Park Naming Policy be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Nay: 5 -Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim and Alderperson Christopher Croatt Excused: 2 -Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford Approve Veterans Park renaming process Attachments: 2025 Veterans Park Renaming Process Memo.pdf City of Appleton Public Park Renaming Process for Veterans Park.pdf Naming of Public Parklands Policy.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Smith, that the Veterans Park Renaming Process 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 Alex Schultz, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 -Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 25-1296 Class "B" Beer and Reserve "Class B" Liquor License application for Appleton Parlour Collective LLC, Chelsie Towns, Agent, located at 501 N Richmond St, contingent upon approval from the Inspections and Public Works departments Attachments: Appleton Parlour Collective LLC.Alcohol.Class B Beer Reserve Liquor.9.24.25.REDACTED.pdf Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Lambrecht, that the Alcohol License be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 -Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 2 -Alderperson Nate Wolff and Mayor Jake Woodford L. COMMITTEE REPORTS Balance of the action items on the agenda. Alderperson Hartzheim moved, Alderperson Wolff seconded, to approve the balance of the agenda. The 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 Alex Schultz, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 -Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 1. MINUTES OF THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 25-1312 Approve 3rd Revision to State/Municipal Agreement (SMA) for the design and construction of Lawe Street from College Avenue to Wisconsin Avenue. Attachments: Lawe Street Reconst SMA College Ave to Wisconsin Ave.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1313 Approve Long Term Temporary Occupancy Permit for 318 W College Avenue through November 19, 2025. Attachments: LTT Occupancy Permit 318 W College.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1314 Approve Contract Amendment #2 for Thrivent Complete Streets Plan Review and Design Support contract with Alta Planning + Design by an increase of $9,990 for a total contact amount not to exceed $55,090. Attachments: Alta Thrivent Complete Streets Amendment#2.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1315 Approve relocation order for right-of-way acquisition at the southeast corner of Richmond Street and Ridgeview Lane for the construction of traffic signals. Attachments: Ridgeview Relocation Order ROW.pdf.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 2. MINUTES OF THE SAFETY AND LICENSING COMMITTEE 25-1231 Taxicab Company License Renewal Application for Evergreen Campsites & Resort, Owner, Jim Button, W5449 Archer Lane, Wild Rose WI 54984, contingent upon approval from the Human Resources department. Attachments: Evergreen Campsites and Resort 25 Renewal Application.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1285 Taxicab Company License Renewal Application for L&M Carriage Service, Owner, Mike Gildernick, 3140 Mid Valley Rd., De Pere, WI 54115, contingent upon approval from the Police, Human Resources and Inspections departments. Attachments: L&M Carriage Service 25 Renewal Application.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1297 Class "B" Beer and Reserve "Class B" Liquor License application for Brindlewood Enterprises LLC d/b/a West Edison Rivery, Benjamin Ament, Agent, located at 101 W Edison Ave Ste 180, contingent upon approval from the Inspections department Attachments: West Edison Rivery.Brindlewood Enterprises LLC.Alcohol Class B Beer Reserve Liquor.9.30.25.REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1298 Class "A" Beer and "Class A" Liquor License Change of Agent for FKG Oil Company d/b/a Appleton Motomart #4403, Jared Mitchell, New Agent, located at 3400 E Calumet St, contingent upon approval from the Police department Attachments: Appleton Motomart 4403.Alcohol.COA.10.14.25.REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1299 Class "A" Beer and "Class A" Liquor License Change of Agent for Skogen's Foodliner Inc d/b/a Festival Foods, Ryan Pelot, New Agent, located at 1200 W Northland Ave Attachments: Festival Foods.Alcohol.COA.10.6.25.REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1301 Secondhand Article Dealer and Secondhand Jewelry Dealer License application for Jessie Mae USA LLC d/b/a Jessie Mae's This and That, Charles England, Applicant, located at 619 W Wisconsin Ave, contingent upon approval from the City Sealer Attachments: Jessie Mae's This & That.Secondhand.10.7.25.REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 3. MINUTES OF THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION 4. MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE 25-1235 Approve J Restaurant Patio Premise to Lease Space in Vulcan Heritage Park for 2025-2030 Attachments: 2025 Supple Lease Agreement.pdf 17-1017 - Heritage Park Lease - 2026-2030 - FINAL.pdf.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1309 Adopt the Proposed Revised Miracle League Field - Rental and Fee Schedule Policy Attachments: Memo Miracle League Field Rental and Fee Schedule Policy.pdf 2025 Draft Miracle League Field Policy.pdf 2025 Miracle League Field Policy - FINAL.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 5. MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 25-1324 Request to award the Parks and Recreation Facility Renovation Project contract to Blue Sky Contractors, LLC in the amount of $1,073,103, with an 8% contingency of $85,848, for a project total not to exceed $1,158,951 along with the following budget amendment (2/3 vote of Council required): Facilities Capital Projects Fund Parks & Rec Facility Renovation Project + $186,000 2025 Parks Hardscapes CIP - $186,000 Attachments: 2025 Park and Rec Facility Renovation Project with budget transfer.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1326 Request to adopt the Proposed Revised Park and Open Space Special Revenue Fund Policy. Attachments: Memo Park and Open Space Special Revenue Fund Policy.pdf Draft Park and Open Space Fund Policy 10-10-25aka.pdf 0376 - Park and Open Space Fund Policy - 10-13-2025 - CLEAN.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1347 Request to adopt Resolution #2025-16 authorizing appointment of a Redemption Agent for certain outstanding Water and Storm Water Revenue Bonds. Attachments: 2025-16 Resolution Appointing Redemption Agent for Outstanding Water and Storm Water Bonds.pdf Debt Redemption Agent Services Memo.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1348 Request to approve write-off of obsolete Wastewater inventory in the amount of $6,912.36. Attachments: 2025 WW Inventory Memo.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1349 Request to approve WisDOT Statement of Non-Reimbursement by Utility DT2245 forms and DT1661 Quit Claim Deed by Utility forms for I-41/STH 441. Attachments: DT2245_DT1661 STH 441 Statement of Non-Reimburse Memo w Forms.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1350 Request to approve WisDOT Statement of Non-Reimbursement by Utility DT2245 forms and DT1660 Conveyance of Rights in Land form for I-41/ CTH OO Interchange. Attachments: DT2245_DT1660_CTH OO Statement of Non-Reimburse Memo w forms.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 6. MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 25-1201 Request to approve the Third Amendment to the Development Agreement (Phase II) with Merge, LLC for a mixed-use development located on the southeast corner of W. Washington Street and N. Appleton Street (Tax Id #31-2-0272-00) in Tax Increment Financing District No. 11 Attachments: Merge DA 3rd Amendment Memo to CDC 10-22-25.pdf 0871 - Merge - Phase 2 Dev Agrm - THIRD AMENDMENT 10-09-2025 -CLEAN.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1242 Request to approve Preliminary 2026PY Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Core and City Department Program Funding as specified in the attached documents Attachments: CDC_Memo_Core_and_City_Dept_Prelim_Allocations_10.22.25.pdf Attachment A_CDBG_Core_and_City_Dept_Project_Summary.pdf Colony Oaks CDBG Application Supporting Documents_Combined.pdf Inspections_CDBG_2026_Application_Information_Combined.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1306 Request to approve the Offer to Purchase from Consolidated Construction Co., Inc., its successors or assigns, for Lot 41 in Southpoint Commerce Park Plat No. 4 (4041 East Endeavor Drive) (Tax Id #31-9-5800-04), consisting of 4.627 acres at a purchase price of $43,000 per acre Attachments: OTP_Consolidated Const_Lot 41 SPCP_Memo to CDC_10-22-25.pdf 0364 - Consolidated - SIGNED - OTP.pdf Southpoint Commerce Park Covenants Plat 4.pdf SPCP_Availability_Updated Aug 2025.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 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 P. LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES OF JURISDICTION Q. RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED BY ALDERPERSONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES OF JURISDICTION R. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS T. ADJOURN Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Wolff, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:41 p.m. 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 Alex Schultz, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 -Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford Amy Molitor, City Clerk WNAXLP November 24 2025 LWIX0412269