OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 3.10.2026
Present: Matt Mugerauer, Mayor; Jacob Amos; Joe Stephenson, Deputy Mayor; Karl Buelow; Brad Spanbauer; DJ Nichols; Jacob Floam Staff: Rebecca Grill, City Manager; David Praska, Interim City Attorney; Darla Salinas, City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER (6:00 p.m.) ROLL CALL INVOCATION - VOTING FIRST Councilor Nichols Invocation #1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Oshkosh West High School PUBLIC HEARING Res 26-100 Approve final resolution for partial right-of-way vacation of Eichstadt Road, 135 feet south of Freedom Avenue (Plan Commission recommends approval) PUBLIC STATEMENTS TO COUNCIL The public is to address the Council only. Statements are limited to five (5) minutes. Statements must address items that: are not listed on the Council meeting agenda; are limited to issues that have an impact on the City of Oshkosh and Common Council may address at a future meeting; and must not include endorsements of any candidates or other electioneering. The Council cannot respond to questions, comments, or remarks during this time. It is not a discussion period, but an opportunity for you to address the Council. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (Consent Agenda items are those items of a routine administrative nature that are voted on by the Council in a single roll call vote. Staff recommends approval of all items. Any member of the public or Common Council may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.) Report of Bills Financial report for December 2025 (before year end accruals) Approve Common Council Meeting Minutes - January 27, 2026, February 10, 2026, and February 24, 2026 Receipt and filing of claim filed with the City's insurance company -- Brenda Brooks-Kuhr Res 26-101 Budget Amendment for 2026 Fire Special Revenue Fund Funding AssistanceProgram to Approve an Increase in Expenditures ($55,064.19) Res 26-102 Budget Amendment for 2026 Fire Special Revenue Falls Program to Approve an Increase in Expenditures ($8,150.00) Res 26-103 Resolution to approve City Manager's goals for 2026 Res 26-104 Approve amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Oshkosh and Winnebago County to support the inter-city microtransit program (+$36,000) Res 26-121 Approve agreement with Oshkosh Area School District (OASD) for free GO Transit service for students (+$270,000) Res 26-105 Approve and submit Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2025 Storm Water Program Annual Report Res 26-106 Approve CIP amendment and award bid for Public Works Contract No. 26-05 to Vinton Construction Company for West Linwood Avenue asphalt construction ($472,024.17) Res 26-107 Approve the Oshkosh Public Museum (OPM) to work with Engberg Anderson Architects for planning study and amend budget for use of non-tax levy funds Res 26-108 Approve Acceptance of the Wisconsin Department of Justice Law Enforcement Drug Trafficking Response Grant ($14,999) Res 26-109 Approve 2026 budget amendment for City Assessor Services ($84,000.00) Res 26-110 Approve renewal of Bird City Wisconsin Designation; Designate May 9, 2026 as World Migratory Bird Day Res 26-111 Approve General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan for a multi-building demolition and parking addition at 777 Algoma Boulevard (University of Wisconsin -- Oshkosh) (Plan Commission recommends approval) Res 26-112 Approve Special Event -- Oshkosh Garden Club to utilize the Oshkosh Public Museum grounds for the Garden Club Plant Sale, May 16, 2026 Res 26-113 Approve Special Event -- Paine Art Center & Gardens to utilize City streets for the Festival of Spring, May 16, 2026 Res 26-114 Approve Special Event -- Fox Valley Technical College to host the FVTC Commencement at the UWO Kolf Sports Center, May 17, 2026 Res 26-115 Approve Special Event -- NAMI Oshkosh to utilize City streets for the NAMI Oshkosh 5K, May 2, 2026 Res 26-116 Approve Special Event -- Kelly's Bar to host their annual Graduation Beer Gardens, May 15 & 16, 2026 Res 26-117 Approve Taxi Cab Driver Application Res 26-118 Resolution to approve an appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals Motion To Approve - Karl Buelow Second By - Brad Spanbauer AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Jacob Amos, Deputy Mayor Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Brad Spanbauer, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam ALL ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS 7 - 0 Passed NEW ORDINANCES *Ord 26-14 Approve Landmark Designation of 404 West New York Avenue (Landmarks Commission and Plan Commission recommend approval) (Withdrawn by staff; will appear on March 31, 2026 agenda) Ord 26-15 Approve Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map Amendment from Light Density Residential to Medium and High Density Residential for properties located near the intersection of Witzel Avenue and Maryden Road (Plan Commission recommends approval) Motion To Approve - Karl Buelow Second By - Deputy Mayor Joe Stephenson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Jacob Amos, Deputy Mayor Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Brad Spanbauer, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam 7 - 0 Passed Ord 26-13 Amend Section 27A-9 of the Municipal Code to designate the alley running north and south between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue as one way for southbound traffic (Transportation Committee recommends approval) Motion To Approve - Karl Buelow Second By - Jacob Floam AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Jacob Amos, Deputy Mayor Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Brad Spanbauer, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam 7 - 0 Passed Ord 26-16 Approve zone change from Two Flat Residential-10 District (TR-10) to Central Mixed Use with a Planned Development Overlay (CMU-PD) for properties located at 14 West 10th Avenue and 20 West 10th Avenue (Plan Commission recommends approval) Motion To Approve - Karl Buelow Second By - Deputy Mayor Joe Stephenson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Jacob Amos, Deputy Mayor Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Brad Spanbauer, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam 7 - 0 Passed NEW RESOLUTIONS Res 26-120 Approve General Development Plan for a Two-Flat Residential Use and offsite parking lot at 14 West 10th Avenue and 20 West 10th Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) Motion To Approve - Karl Buelow Second By - Deputy Mayor Joe Stephenson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Jacob Amos, Deputy Mayor Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Brad Spanbauer, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam 7 - 0 Passed Res 26-122 Approve Special Event -- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh to hold the Spring and Midyear Commencement at UW Oshkosh Kolf Sports Center, May 16 and December 19, 2026 Motion To Approve - Karl Buelow Second By - Deputy Mayor Joe Stephenson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Jacob Amos, Deputy Mayor Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam 6 - 0 Passed Res 26-119 Approve Combination "Class B" Beer/Liquor License surrender, and issue Combination "Class B" Beer/Liquor License from Water City Pub 216 N Main St to Fox and Crow Bistro 216 N Main St Motion To Approve - Karl Buelow Second By - Deputy Mayor Joe Stephenson AYE:Mayor Matt Mugerauer, Jacob Amos, Deputy Mayor Joe Stephenson, Karl Buelow, Brad Spanbauer, DJ Nichols, Jacob Floam 7 - 0 ADJOURN 8:31 p.m. SUBMITTED BY DARLA SALINAS, CITY CLERK THE FULL AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS MEETING IS AVAILABLE ON THE YOUTUBE PLAYBACK CHANNEL
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