City of Appleton Appleton, WI 54911-4799 www.appletonwi.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Common Council Wednesday, March 4, 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 A moment of silence was held. 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 26-0267 Common Council Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2026 Attachments: CC Minutes 2-18-26.pdf Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Lambrecht, 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 26-0226 Appleton Housing Authority Reappointment Attachments: AHA Reappointment.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Stancil-Martin, that the Reappointment 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 H. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The following spoke regarding Item 26-0259 No Kings 3 Special Event Application: Katie Olson, 1720 W Reeve St Ronna Swift, 230 W Seymour St Taylor Wilson, 1409 N Graceland Ave Megan Normansell, 229 N Rankin St I. PUBLIC HEARINGS 26-0176 Public Hearing on Special Resolution 1-P-26; Sanitary Laterals, Storm Laterals, and Storm Main. Badger Ave (Spencer St to Pierce Ave) Eighth St (Pierce Ave to Badger Ave) Sixth St (Memorial Dr to State St) Dewey St (Kernan Ave to Walden Ave) Walden Ave (Dewey St to John St) Brewster St (Durkee St to Drew St) Drew St (Brewster St to Circle St) Oklahoma St (Mason St to Richmond St) Rankin St (Commercial St to Wisconsin Ave) Lawe St (College Ave to Spring St) Attachments: 1-P-26 Public Hearing Notice.pdf The Public Hearing was held. Sarah Leet, 1027 W Oklahoma St, spoke during the hearing. 26-0173 Public Hearing on Special Resolution 2-P-26; Concrete Paving, Sidewalk Construction, and Driveway Aprons. Baldeagle Dr (Osprey Dr to Lightning Dr) Harrier Ln (Osprey Dr to Kestrel Cir) Honeygold Ct (Lightning Dr to cds) Kestrel Cir (Baldeagle Dr to Baldeagle Dr) French Rd (Evergreen Dr to Applecreek Corridor bridge) Attachments: 2-P-26 Public Hearing Notice.pdf The Public Hearing was held. No one spoke during the hearing. 26-0277 Public Hearing for the Portion of Canal St. Street Vacation Attachments: Public Hearing - SV Canal St.pdf The Public Hearing was held. No one spoke during the hearing. J. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS 26-0180 Final Resolution 1-P-26 Sanitary Laterals, Storm Laterals and Storm Main. Attachments: Final Resolution 1-P-26 Sanitary Laterals, Storm Laterals and Storm Main.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Fenton, that Final Resolution 1-P-26 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 26-0181 Final Resolution 2-P-26 Concrete Paving, Sidewalk Construction, and Driveway Aprons. Attachments: Final Resolution 2-P-26 Concrete Paving Sidewalks and Aprons.pdf Alderperson Lambrecht moved, seconded by Alderperson Hayden, that Final Resolution 2-P-26 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 26-0268 Final Resolution for the Portion of Canal St. Street Vacation Attachments: Canal Street - Final Resolution.pdf Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Hartzheim, that the Canal St. Street Vacation Final Resolution 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 K. ESTABLISH ORDER OF THE DAY 26-0259 No Kings 3 Special Event Application Attachments: No Kings 3 Special Event Application Redacted.pdf Memo - No Kings 3.pdf No Kings 3 Special Event Application Memo DPW 02-25-2026.pdf The Special Event Application was referred back to the Safety and Licensing Committee by Alderperson Croatt. 26-0209 Request to approve the Preliminary 2026-2027PY (Program Year) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Partner Allocations as specified in the attached documents Attachments: CDBG External Allocations Advisory Board Prelim Rec Memo to CDC 2-25-2026.pdf 2026 CDBG Advisory Board PRELIMINARY Allocation Recommendations.pdf PY2026 CDBG Staff Evaluation Matrix.pdf City of Appleton CDBG Policy.pdf CDBGFundingHistory_Last10Years.pdf Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Lambrecht, that the Community Development Block Grant Community Partner Allocations 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 Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Abstained: 2 -Alderperson Vaya Jones and Mayor Jake Woodford 26-0227 Recommendation to create City Ordinance Authorizing Impoundment of Vehicles Used in Reckless Driving Offenses Attachments: Reckless Driving Impoundment Ordinance Proposal.pdf Reckless Driving Memo.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Croatt, that the Recommendation to Create the City Ordinance 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 L. COMMITTEE REPORTS Balance of the action items on the agenda. Alderperson Fenton moved, Alderperson Smith 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 26-0236 Request to Approve Ordinance changes related to the B-26 Alexander Street reconstruction project Attachments: Alexander St B-26 Ordinance Changes.pdf This Report Action Item was approved 26-0237 Request to Approve Ordinance changes related to the B-26 Bell Av reconstruction project Attachments: Bell Av B-26 Ordinance Changes.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0238 Request to Approve Ordinance changes related to the B-26 Melrose Av reconstruction project Attachments: Melrose Av B-26 Ordinance Changes.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0239 Request to Approve Ordinance changes related to the A-26 Lawe Street reconstruction project Attachments: Lawe St A-26 Ordinance Changes.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0240 Request to Approve recommended change to all-way stop control at the Durkee St/Florida Av intersection (follow-up to a 6-month evaluation) Attachments: Durkee-Florida all-way stop (6mo Eval follow-up).pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0241 Request to Approve WisDOT I-41 Memorandum of Agreement for Stormwater Detention Pond Construction and Maintenance and the Permanent Limited Easement at Stormwater Detention Pond. Attachments: I-41 PondA NEBusinessParkPond MOU.pdf City of Appleton1130-63-21 PLE.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0276 Request to Approve amending Sections 19-90 and 19-91 of the Appleton Municipal Code related to parking Attachments: Parking 19-90 and 19-91.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 2. MINUTES OF THE SAFETY AND LICENSING COMMITTEE 26-0189 McFleshman's Brewing Co. Full Service Retail Outlet Transfer Application for 2026 Downtown Appleton Farm Market Dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; September 5, 12, 19; October 3, 10 & 17 Attachments: AB-105 McFleshmans Farm Market 2026.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 3. MINUTES OF THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION 26-0204 Request to approve Rezoning #1-26 for the 5730 N. Ballard Road Annexation, formerly in the Town of Grand Chute, consisting of approximately 1.93 acres located at 5730 N. Ballard Road (Tax Id #31-1-8311-00), including to the centerline of the adjacent right-of-way, as shown on the attached maps, from AG Agricultural District to R-1B Single-family District, Shoreland-Wetland District, and Shoreland District Attachments: StaffMemo_5730NBallardRdAnnex_Rezoning_For02-25-26.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0205 Request to approve the Foxport Extraterritorial Preliminary Plat located in the Town of Grand Chute as shown on the attached maps Attachments: StaffMemo_Foxport_ETP_PrePlat_For02-25-26.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 4. MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE 5. MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 26-0223 Request to award the Alicia Playground Equipment Project contract to Lee Recreation LLC in an amount not to exceed $130,000. Attachments: 2026 Alicia Park Playground Award Memo.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0229 Request to award Unit B-26 Asphalt Paving to Triple P Inc. dba Peters Concrete Company in the amount of $1,244,583.86 with a 3.6% contingency of $45,000 for a project total not to exceed $1,289,583.86. Attachments: B-26 Award-Funding-Bid Tab.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0243 Request to award sole source purchase of Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley Variable Frequency Drive equipment to Werner Electric in the amount of $203,197. Attachments: 260219_SoleSourceAward_Werner_AWTF_VFD.docx SoleSource_Werner Electric.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0245 Request to approve the following 2026 Budget amendment for the WEDC SAG Grant award (2/3 vote of Council required): General Fund - Community Development Misc State Aids + $150,000 Consulting Services + $150,000 Attachments: 54689-FY26-Contract Draft for Client Review-SAG-Appleton, City of-20260212.pdf Budget Amendment Request_WEDCSAGFunding.xlsx WEDC_SAG_BudgetAmendment.docx This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0257 Request to approve Contract Amendment #1 to Donohue as part of the AWWTP Anaerobic Digester Inspection, Maintenance, and Improvements Project to support Phase 5 Construction Services in the amount of $209,479 increasing the contract amount from $293,755 to $503,234 along with the following 2025-2026 Budget carryover appropriations (2/3 vote of Council required): Wastewater Utility Fund 2025 Digester Cathodic Protection & Corrosion Control -$316,200 2025 Equipment Repairs & Maintenance -$187,034 2026 Digester Cathodic Protection & Corrosion Control + $316,200 2026 Equipment Repairs & Maintenance + $187,034 Attachments: 26-02-19_DonohueContractAmend1_Memo.docx This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0258 Request to approve 2026 Budget amendment for Lindbergh Standpipe Recoating Project (2/3 vote of Council required): Water Utility Fund Matthias Tower Coating Project -$54,038 Lindberg Standpipe Recoating Project + $54,038 Attachments: 26-02-18_Lindbergh_Coatting Services Contact Award_Finance_Memo.docx This Report Action Item was approved. 6. MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 26-0256 Request to approve proposed text amendments to the Municipal Code, Chapter 4 Buildings (Sec. 4-278. Water supply systems and water service) as identified in the attached documents Attachments: Memo_DuplexBuildingCodeAmendment_For02-25-26.pdf Sec. 4-278_Duplex Water Service Code Update_FINAL.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 7. MINUTES OF THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE 26-0175 Approval of an Engineering Services contract for the Lindbergh Standpipe Coating Project to Dixon Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $51,465 plus a 5% contingency of $2,573 for a total cost of $54,038. Attachments: 26-02-18_Lindbergh_Coating Services Contact Award_UC_Memo.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 8. MINUTES OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE 26-0261 Request the Approval to change the Police Department Table of Organization. Attachments: Police To Memo 2-6-26.pdf Police revised 2-6-26.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0262 Request the Approval to change the Utilities Table of Organization Attachments: 26-02-18_HR Committee Memo_WW TO Change (1) (1).pdf Utilities Draft TO.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 9. MINUTES OF THE FOX CITIES TRANSIT COMMISSION 26-0250 Award Recommendation for Data Management System Extension & APC Support Attachments: REVISED Award Recommendation - Data Mgmt & APC.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0251 Award Recommendation for Router & Antenna Purchase Attachments: Award Recommendation - Router & Antenna.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0252 Approval of Contract for Commissioning Agent Attachments: Memo to FCTC for Authorization to Contract with Commissioning Agent.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 10. MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH M. CONSOLIDATED ACTION ITEMS N. ITEMS HELD O. ORDINANCES 26-0265 Ordinances #8-26 to #12-26 Attachments: Ordinances to Council 3-4-26.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Stancil-Martin, 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 T. ADJOURN Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Wolff, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:36p.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 March 23 2026 LWIX0474382