City of Appleton
Appleton, WI 54911-4799 www.appletonwi.gov
Meeting Minutes - Final Common Council
Wednesday, December 3, 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 Lambrecht.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
D. ROLL CALL OF ALDERPERSONS
Present: 15 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, 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
Excused: 1 -Alderperson Martyn Smith
E. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
The following Departments were represented: Finance, Health, Parks & Recreation,
and Police. The remaining Departments were excused.
F. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
25-1430 Common Council Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2025
Attachments: CC Minutes 11-19-25.pdf
Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Hayden, that the Minutes be approved. Voice Vote. Motion Carried 14-0. Mayor Woodford abstained.
G. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
25-1431 Advisory Panel on Sustainability Reappointments
Attachments: Sustainability Panel Reappointment.pdf
Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Wolff, that the Reappointments be approved. Voice Vote. Motion Carried 14-0. Mayor Woodford abstained.
25-1432 Parade Committee Reappointment
Attachments: Parade Committee Reappointment.pdf
Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Croatt, that the Reappointment be approved. Voice Vote. Motion Carried 14-0. Mayor Woodford abstained.
25-1433 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Reappointments
Attachments: Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Reappointments.pdf
Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Hartzheim, that the Reappointments be approved. Voice Vote. Motion Carried 14-0. Mayor Woodford abstained.
H. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
K. ESTABLISH ORDER OF THE DAY
L. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. MINUTES OF THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
2. MINUTES OF THE SAFETY AND LICENSING COMMITTEE
3. MINUTES OF THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION
4. MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
25-1393 Approve the Proposed Revised Reid Golf Course Rates Policy
Attachments: 2026 Reid Golf Course Rates Policy Memo.pdf Reid Rate Policy 2026 Redline.aka.pdf 19-0867 - 2026 Reid Rates Policy - 2025 Review - 10-30-2025.pdf
Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Croatt, that the Reid Golf Course Rates Policy be approved. Voice Vote. Motion Carried 14-0. Mayor Woodford abstained.
5. MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
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
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 Meltzer, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:09 p.m. Voice Vote. Motion Carried 14-0. Mayor Woodford abstained.
Amy Molitor, City Clerk
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December 22 2025
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