City of Appleton Appleton, WI 54911-4799 www.appletonwi.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Common Council Wednesday, February 18, 2026 7:00 PM Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Woodford at 7:00 p.m. B. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by Alderperson Fenton. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG D. ROLL CALL OF ALDERPERSONS Alderperson Jones appeared virtually. Present: 14 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, 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: 2 -Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland and Alderperson Patti Heffernan E. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS All Departments were represented. F. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 26-0183 Common Council Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2026 Attachments: CC Minutes 2-4-26.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Lambrecht, 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 Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 -Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland and Alderperson Patti Heffernan Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford G. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR 26-0197 Proclamations: -Black History Month -Career & Technical Education Month Attachments: Black History Month.pdf Career and Technical Education Month.pdf H. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No one spoke during Public Participation. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS J. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS K. ESTABLISH ORDER OF THE DAY 26-0107 Resolution #1-R-26 Removal of Street Parking on College Avenue Attachments: Resolution 1-R-26 (College Ave Parking).pdf Memo per Resolution 1-R-26 (College Ave Parking).pdf Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Hartzheim, that the Resolution be approved as amended in Committee. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 13 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 -Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland and Alderperson Patti Heffernan Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford L. COMMITTEE REPORTS Balance of the action items on the agenda. Alderperson Croatt moved, Alderperson Hayden 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 Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 -Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland and Alderperson Patti Heffernan Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 1. MINUTES OF THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 26-0157 Request to Approve Long Term Temporary Occupancy Permit in Superior Street for 222 Building Construction Dumpster through May 31, 2026. Attachments: Long Term Temp Occupancy 222 Building.pdf This Report Action Item was approved 26-0165 Request to Adopt Preliminary Resolution 1-P-26 for Sanitary Laterals, Storm Laterals and Storm Main Construction be adopted and refer the matter to the Finance Committee to determine the assessment rate Attachments: 1-P-26 Sanitary Laterals, Storm Laterals, Storm Main.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0166 Request to Adopt Preliminary Resolution 2-P-26 for Concrete Pavement, Driveway Apron and Sidewalk Construction be adopted and refer the matter to the Finance Committee to determine the assessment rate Attachments: 2-P-26 Concrete Paving Sidewalks and Aprons.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0168 Request to Approve parking changes on the 1500 block of N. McDonald St (follow-up to a 6-month evaluation) Attachments: Parking Changes - 1500 block of N McDonald St.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 2. MINUTES OF THE SAFETY AND LICENSING COMMITTEE 26-0132 Taxicab Company License Application for A-Town affordable Limousine Service, Owner, Randall Reed, N8840 Noe Rd. Menasha, WI 54952, contingent upon approval from the Inspections department. Attachments: A-Town Affordable Limousine Service Taxicab Company Application.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0141 Class "A" Beer and "Class A" Liquor License change of agent for Top Dogz Vape Shop LLC d/b/a Top Dogz Vape Shop, Jason Williams, New Agent, located at 208 E Wisconsin Ave. Attachments: Top Dogz Vape Shop.Alcohol.COA.2.3.26.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 3. MINUTES OF THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION 4. MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE 5. MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 26-0153 Request to award sole source contract for Parks and Recreation Building Furniture Upgrades to Nordon Business Environments in the amount of $91,681.14, with a 5% contingency of $4,584.06 for a total project not to exceed $96,265.20. Attachments: 2026 Parks and Recreation Furniture Replacement.pdf FMD - Nordon.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0159 Request to award Unit W-26 Sewer and Water Construction to Kruczek Construction in the amount of $2,585,585 with a 23% contingency of $60,000 for a project total not to exceed $2,645,585. Attachments: W-26 Award-Funding-Bid Tab 02-05-2026.pdf W-26 Award-Funding-Bid Tab 02-05-2026_REV1.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0160 Request to award Unit H-26 Northeast Sanitary Interceptor Sewer to PTS Contractors in the amount of $1,018,600 with a 20% contingency of $20,000 for a project total not to exceed $1,038,600. Attachments: H-26 Award-Funding-Bid Tab 02-05-2026.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0161 Request to award Unit DE-26 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Concrete Street Repairs to Al Dix Concrete Inc. in the amount not to exceed $1,008,850. Attachments: DE-26 Award-Funding-Bid Tab.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0162 Request to award Unit A-26 Concrete Paving to Vinton Construction Company in the amount of $3,755,429.12 with a 15% contingency of $55,000 for a project total not to exceed $3,810,429.12. Attachments: A-26 Award-Funding-Bid Tab.pdf A-26 Award-Funding-Bid Tab_REV 1.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0163 Request to approve Finance Committee Report for Preliminary Resolution 2-P-26 for Concrete Pavement, Driveway Aprons and Sidewalk Construction. Attachments: 2-P-26 Finance Report - Concrete.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0164 Request to approve Finance Committee Report for Preliminary Resolution 1-P-26 for Sanitary Laterals, Storm Laterals and Storm Main Construction. Attachments: 1-P-26 Finance Report - Sanitary, Storm_r1.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0169 Request to approve Development Agreement for Comet Ridge Development (North Appleton Properties, LLC). Attachments: FinanceMemo_CometRidgeDA.pdf 25-0486-Comet Ridge Dev Agrm-CLEAN & COMBINED-02-05-2026.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0174 Request to award the design engineering contract for the 2026 Jaycee Park Court Design Project to McMahon in the amount of $35,120 with a 5% contingency of $1,756 for a total project not to exceed $36,876. Attachments: 2026 Jaycee Park Court Design Professional Services.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 6. MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 7. MINUTES OF THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE 26-0171 Request to Award the K-26 Native Vegetation contract award to NES Ecological Services, a division of Robert E. Lee & Associates, in an amount not to exceed $193,052.01. Attachments: K-26 Contract Recommend to Award Memo.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 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 26-0184 Ordinance #7-26 Attachments: Ordinances to Council 2-18-26.pdf Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Stancil-Martin, that the Ordinance 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 Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 -Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland and Alderperson Patti Heffernan 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 T. ADJOURN Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Meltzer, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:15 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 Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 -Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland and Alderperson Patti Heffernan Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford Amy Molitor, City Clerk WNAXLP March 9 2026 LWIX0466410