City of Appleton Appleton, WI 54911-4799 www.appletonwi.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Common Council Wednesday, June 3, 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 Stancil-Martin. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG D. ROLL CALL OF ALDERPERSONS Alderperson Croatt appeared virtually. Present: 13 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, 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: 3 -Alderperson Brad Firkus, 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 26-0727 Common Council Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2026 Attachments: CC Minutes 5-20-26.pdf Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Smith, that the Minutes be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, 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: 3 -Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford G. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR 26-0738 Parks & Recreation Director Recommendation Attachments: Parks & Recreation Director Recommendation.pdf Tom Flick Resume.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Van Zeeland, that the Parks & Recreation Director Recommendation be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, 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: 3 -Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 26-0730 Proclamations: -CPR & AED Awareness Week -Gun Violence Awareness Day -Juneteenth Celebration Day -Make Music Day -Pollinator Week -Pride Month -Refugee Day -Scleroderma Awareness Month -Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day Attachments: CPR & AED Awareness Week.pdf Gun Violence Awareness Day.pdf Juneteenth Celebration Day.pdf Make Music Day.pdf Pollinator Week.pdf Pride Month.pdf Refugee Day.pdf Scleroderma Awareness Month.pdf Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day.pdf H. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Chelsey Strauch, 1818 S Sanders St, spoke on Item 26-0700 Operator's License for Chelsey M. Strauch. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS J. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS 26-0731 Resolution Creating and Approving Project Plan and Boundaries for Tax Incremental District #14 (Taken up under Consolidated Action Items) Attachments: Resolution 2026-03 Common Council_TID 14.pdf This Special Resolution was held until a future Common Council Meeting. See Consolidated Action Item 26-0737. This Special Resolution was held. See Consolidated Action Item 26-0737. K. ESTABLISH ORDER OF THE DAY 26-0737 Consolidated Action Items: Tax Incremental District #14 Item 26-0586 City Plan Commission Item 26-0731 Common Council Resolution (Special Resolutions) This Consolidated Action Item was held until a future Common Council meeting when the Tax Incremental Development Agreement with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans/Northmeadows Investment Limited is before the Common Council. Alderperson Lambrecht moved, seconded by Alderperson Meltzer, that the Consolidated Action Item for Tax Incremental District #14 be held until a future Common Council meeting when the Tax Incremental Development Agreement with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans/Northmeadows Investment Limited is before the Common Council. Voice Vote. Motion Carried. Excused: 3 -Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones 26-0700 Operator's License for Chelsey M. Strauch Attachments: Chelsey M. Strauch PD Letter.pdf Chelsey M. Strauch Clerk Letter.pdf Chelsey Strauch Operator License Denial Appeal.pdf Chelsey M. Strauch Operators License Application Redacted.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Van Zeeland, that the Operator's License be denied. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, 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: 3 -Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 26-0682 2026-2027 Late Alcohol License renewal applications, contingent on approval from all departments by 12:00 p.m. on June 30, 2026 Attachments: 2026 Late Alcohol License Renewals.pdf Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Hartzheim, that the 2026-2027 Late Alcohol License Renewals be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 -Alderperson Vered Meltzer, 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: 3 -Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 2 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht and Mayor Jake Woodford 26-0623 Resolution #5-R-26 Administrative Fees for Weed Cutting & Abatement Services Attachments: 5-R-26 Administrative Fees Weed Cutting & Abatement Services.pdf 5-R-26 Nusiance Weed Administrative Fee Proposed.pdf 5-R-26 Snow Removal Charges.pdf Weed Cutting Administrative Fee Breakdown Revised05272026.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Lambrecht, that Resolution #5-R-26 be approved as amended in committee. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, 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: 3 -Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 26-0716 Request for Approval of the updates to the Salary Administration Policy. Attachments: Salary Administration Policy S&B 2026 (10).pdf Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Van Zeeland, that the updates to the Salary Administration Policy be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Nay: 1 -Alderperson Alex Schultz Excused: 3 -Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford L. COMMITTEE REPORTS Balance of the action items on the agenda. Alderperson Hartzheim moved, Alderperson Hayden seconded, to approve the balance of the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, 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: 3 -Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 1. MINUTES OF THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 2. MINUTES OF THE SAFETY AND LICENSING COMMITTEE 26-0641 Operator License for Tammy T. Taylor Attachments: Tammy T. Taylor PD Letter.pdf Tammy T. Taylor Clerk Letter.pdf Memo RE Appeal of Denial Operator License Application of Tammy Taylor.pdf Tammy T. Taylor Operators License Application Redacted.pdf Expungement and Licensing Memo.pdf Outagamie County Clerk of Courts Letter 5.27.26.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0679 Class "B" Beer and Reserve "Class B" Liquor License Temporary Premises Amendment application for The Trout Museum of Art Inc d/b/a Trout Museum of Art, Christina Turner, Agent, located at 325 E College Ave, on August 6, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., contingent upon approval from the Health and Inspections departments. Attachments: Trout Museum of Art Inc.Alcohol.PA Temp.5.15.26 REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0680 Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License Temporary Premises Amendment application for SC Carrow Corp d/b/a Rookies Sports Bar & Grill, Steven Carrow, Agent, located at 325 N Appleton St, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., daily from July 30, 2026 to August 2, 2026 for Mile of Music event, contingent upon approval from the Health department. Attachments: Rookies Sports Bar & Grill.Alcohol.PA Temp.1.27.26 REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0681 Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License Temporary Premises Amendment application for Spats Food and Spirits LLC d/b/a Spats Food and Spirits, Nicholas Kapheim, Agent, located at 733 W College Ave, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., daily from July 30, 2026 to August 2, 2026 for Mile of Music event, contingent upon approval from the Health department. Attachments: Spats.Alcohol.PA Temp.5.14.26 REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0685 2026-2027 Late Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device License renewal applications Attachments: 26-27 Late CTV Renewal Attachment 5.27.26.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0686 Class "A" Beer and "Class A" Liquor License Change of Agent for ALDI Inc Wisconsin d/b/a ALDI # 68, New Agent, Amanda Arnoldussen, located at 116 N Linwood Ave, effective July 1, 2026. Attachments: ALDI 68.Alcohol.COA.3.18.26 REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0687 Class "A" Beer and "Class A" Liquor License Change of Agent for Target Corporation d/b/a Target Store T-1248, New Agent, Anna Abeyta, located at 1800 S Kensington Dr, effective July 1, 2026. Attachments: Target Store 1248.Alcohol.COA.4.10.26 REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0688 Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License Change of Agent for Riverview Gardens Inc d/b/a Riverview Gardens, New Agent, Daniel Lightfuss, located at 1101 S Oneida St, effective July 1, 2026. Attachments: Riverview Gardens.Alcohol.COA.2.24.26 REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0689 Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License Change of Agent for Bowlero Wisconsin LLC d/b/a Super Bowl Family Entertainment, New Agent, Renee Thiede, located at 2222 E Northland Ave, effective July 1, 2026. Attachments: Super Bowl Family Entertainment.Alcohol.COA.3.9.26 REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0690 Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License Change of Agent for Henry J. Grishaber LLC d/b/a Hank & Karen's, New Agent, Karen Grishaber, located at 1937 E John St, effective July 1, 2026. Attachments: Hank & Karens.Alcohol.COA.5.6.26 REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0691 Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License Change of Agent for Mc Gregors LLC d/b/a The Durty Leprechaun, New Agent, Lincoln Kuehn, located at 343 W College Ave, effective July 1, 2026. Attachments: The Durty Leprechaun.Alcohol.COA.3.10.26 REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0692 WI-TF1 Contract Renewal Attachments: Urban Search and Rescue 2026-2028 Agreement (Final).pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0693 Request to Apply for Assistance to Firefighters Grant Attachments: Request_to_Apply_AFG_SCBA.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0694 Request to Apply We Energies Attachments: Request_to_Apply_We_Energies.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0697 Class "B" Beer and Reserve "Class B" Liquor License Change of Agent for Appleton Yacht Club, New Agent, Ashleigh Mann, located at 1200 S Lutz Dr, effective July 1, 2026. Attachments: Appleton Yacht Club.Alcohol.COA.3.10.26 REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0698 Class "B" Beer and Reserve "Class B" Liquor License Change of Agent for Wise Restaurant Group d/b/a Christianos Pizza, New Agent, Lee Wise, located at 2400 S Kensington Dr #500, effective July 1, 2026. Attachments: Christianos Pizza.Alcohol.COA.3.13.26 REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0699 Operator's License for Victoria P. Singleton Attachments: Victoria P. Singleton PD Letter.pdf Victoria P. Singleton Clerk Letter.pdf Victoria P. Singleton Operators License Application Redacted.pdf The recommendation of denial of the Operator's license was approved. 26-0701 Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device License application for Generation Paulson Inc d/b/a The Daily Pint, Chris Paulson, Agent, located at 830 E Northland Ave, effective July 1, 2026. Attachments: The Daily Pint.New CTV.5.8.26 REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0702 Commercial Solicitation License for Jaculyn J. Lozier Attachments: Jaculyn J. Lozier Clerk Letter Denial.pdf Lozier commercial solicitation denial.pdf Jaculyn J. Lozier Commercial Solicitation License Application Redacted.pdf The recommendation of denial of the Commercial Solicitation license was approved. 3. MINUTES OF THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION 26-0586 Request to approve the Resolution Establishing the Boundaries of and Approving the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 14 generally located north of Interstate 41, east of North Meade Street, west of North Ballard Road, and south of Edgewood Drive, in the City of Appleton, Wisconsin Attachments: StaffMemo_TID 14_PC 5-13-26.pdf Resolution_City Plan Commission _TID 14.pdf TID 14 Project Plan Draft 2026-4-27.pdf Appleton TID 14 Summary.pdf Resolution_Common Council_TID 14.pdf This Resolution was held until a future Common Council Meeting. See Consolidated Action Item 26-0737. This Resolution was held. See Consolidated Action Item 26-0737. 26-0675 Request to approve text amendments to the Municipal Code, Chapter 23 Zoning, Article III. General Provisions, Section 23-43 Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures to add language pertaining to solar energy systems, as identified in the attached documents Attachments: StaffMemo_Solar Energy Systems Code Amendment_For05-27-26.pdf Draft Solar Ordinance Sec. 23-43 Strikeout Version.pdf Draft Solar Ordinance Sec. 23-43 Clean Version.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 4. MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE 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 26-0719 Recommendation to Award Bus Advertising Services to Houck Transit Advertising Attachments: Award Recommendation - Bus Advertising Services.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 10. MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH M. CONSOLIDATED ACTION ITEMS N. ITEMS HELD O. ORDINANCES 26-0729 Ordinances #33-26 to #43-26 Attachments: Ordinances to Council 6-3-26.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Stancil-Martin, that the Ordinances be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, 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: 3 -Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones 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 26-0758 Resolution #7-R-26 Review Options for Truancy Ordinance Attachments: 7-R-26 Review Options for Truancy Ordinance.pdf 26-0759 Resolution #8-R-26 Excessive Vehicular Noise Data Collection Attachments: 8-R-26 Excessive Vehicular Noise Data Collection.pdf R. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS S. CLOSED SESSION 26-0728 The Common Council may go into closed session pursuant to State Statute 19.85(1)(e) (deliberations or negotiations on the purchase of public properties, investing of public funds or conducting other specific public business when competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session) for the purpose of discussing a potential real estate acquisition related to public utilities, and then reconvene into open session The Common Council did not convene into Closed Session. T. ADJOURN Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Van Zeeland, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 -Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, 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: 3 -Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Vaya Jones Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford Amy Molitor, City Clerk WNAXLP June 22 2026 LWIX0538904