City of Menasha Common Council Minutes (Sine Die) April 21, 2026

City of Menasha Common Council Minutes (Sine Die) April 21, 2026 A. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Mayor Hammond at 5:00pm. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL Present: Alds. Rand, Eisenach, Hale, Perkins, Lewis, Marshall, Grade, Ropella Also Present: FD Sassman, CDD Dane, PRD Sackett, PHD Hutter, FM Mavroff, Lt. Spiegel, LD Kopetsky, CA Struve, Mayor Hammond, Clerk Snyder, DC Janet D. PUBLIC HEARING 1. O-5-26 — Proposed Text Amendment to Title 13, Chapter 1, Article C, Sections 13-1-25(f)(12), and 13-1-26(f)(12) and 13-1-39(f)(11) of the Code of Ordinances Pertaining to Minimum Roof Pitch in the R-1, R-2, and R-1A Districts 2. O-6-26 — Proposed Text Amendment to Title 13, Chapter 1, Article C, Sections 13-1-25(f)(13)(a) and 13-1-26(f)(13)(a) and 13-1-35(g)(4)(a), and 13-1-39(f)(12)(a) of the Code of Ordinances Pertaining to the Minimum Garage Dimensions in the R-1, R-2, R-2A, and R-1A Districts 3. O-7-26 — Proposed Text Amendment to Title 13, Chapter 1, Article C, Sections 13-1-25(f)(7), 13-1-26(f)(7), 13-1-35(a), 13-1-35(h), 13-1-35(h)(1), 13-1-35(i), and 13-1-35(i)(1) Pertaining to Lot Standards in the R-1, R-2, and R-2A Districts E. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY MATTER OF CONCERN TO THE CITY F. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OFFICERS/DEPARTMENT HEADS/STAFF/CONSULTANTS M/S/C: Grade/Marshall to receive. 1. Presentations: 2. Minutes to Receive: a. Administration Committee, 4/6/26 b. Board of Public Works, 4/6/26 c. Personnel Committee, 4/6/26 d. Library Board of Trustees, 2/24/26 e. Water and Light Commission, 3/25/26 f. Committee on Aging, 3/13/26 g. Plan Commission, 3/3/2026 h. IT Steering Committee, 3/19/26 i. Parks and Recreation Board, 4/14/26 3. Communications: a. Lawn Care Flyer b. Unofficial Election Results - April 7, 2026 Spring Election c. Brews on 'Bago 2026 d. Rock the Block – May 14-16, 2026 e. Comprehensive Plan Open House - April 29 f. Listen to the Loop - June 5, 2026 g. Fox-Wolf Watershed Clean-Up Day - May 2, 2026 h. Heckrodt Wetland Reserve - 2025 Impact Report i. National Library Week Proclamation G. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Common Council Minutes, 4/6/26 M/S/C: Grade/Hale to approve. 2. Administration Committee, 4/6/26, Recommends Approval of: a. Assignment of Redevelopment Agreement By and Between the City of Menasha and McClone Downtown Development LLC Dated as of April 7, 1997, and First Amended as of May 18, 2015 M/S/CRC8-0: Eisenach/Hale to approve. 3. Board of Public Works, 4/6/26, Recommends Approval of: a. Payment — Northeast Asphalt, Inc; Contract No. 2025-03; Jefferson Park Boat Launch; $40,413.14 (Payment No. 6) M/S/CRC8-0: Ropella/Marshall to approve. b. Recommend to Award — Contract Unit No. 2026-01; Street Construction on Eighth Street, Third Street, and DePere Street; MCC, Inc.; $195,922.05 M/S/CRC8-0: Ropella/Marshall to approve. c. Recommend to Award — Contract Unit No. 2026-02; Epoxy Pavement Markings on Third Street and Racine Street; Century Traffic, LLC; $122,398.20 M/S/CRC8-0: Ropella/Lewis to approve. d. Street Use Permit Application – Memorial Day Parade; Monday, May 25, 2026; 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Twin City Veterans M/S/CRC8-0: Ropella/Marshall to approve. e. Proposal for an Additional Street Paving Contract M/S/CRC8-0: Ropella/Marshall to approve. 4. Personnel Committee, 4/6/26, Recommends Approval of: a. City Employee Volunteer Opportunity – Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity Menasha Rock the Block M/S/CRC8-0: Perkins/Lewis to approve. 5. Parks & Recreation Board, 4/14/26, Recommends Approval of: a. Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Neenah & City of Menasha for 2026 Neenah Pool Passes M/S/CRC8-0: Grade/Perkins to approve. b. Community Partner Agreement between the City of Menasha and Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., for the Appleton West Rock the Block 2026 event, contingent upon approval as to form by the City Attorney M/S/CRC8-0: Grade/Lewis to approve. 6. Plan Commission, 2/3/26, Recommends Approval of: a. Property Acquisition - 800 Ninth Street (Parcel 12103531502) (Quarry) M/S/CRC6-2: Eisenach/Hale to approve. H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA I. ACTION ITEMS 1. Accounts Payable and payroll for the term of 04/03/26-04/16/26 in the amount of $3,411,356.58 M/S/CRC8-0: Eisenach/Hale to approve. 2. Offer to Purchase — 800 Ninth Street (Parcel No. 1-210353-15) (Quarry) M/S/CRC6-2: Hale/Eisenach to approve. 3. Scope of Work for Davel Engineering & Environmental, Inc. for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for Parcel 12103531502 (Quarry) – Contingent Upon Approval of City's Offer to Purchase and Davel's Signature of the City's Indemnification/Hold Harmless Agreement and Insurance Requirements. M/S/CRC7-1: Hale/Eisenach to approve. J. HELD OVER BUSINESS K. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. O-5-26 — An Ordinance Amending Title 13, Chapter 1, Article C, Sections 13-1-25(f)(12) and 12-1-26(f)(12) and13-1-39(f)(11) of the Code of Ordinances, Effectively Removing the Minimum Roof Pitch Requirement in the R-1, R-2, and R-1A Districts (Introduced by Ald. Eisenach) M/S/FRC2-6: Eisenach/Perkins to approve. 2. O-6-26 — An Ordinance Amending Title 13, Chapter 1, Article C, Sections 13-1-25(f)(13)(a) and 13-1-26(f)(13)(a) and 13-1-35(g)(4)(a), and 13-1-39(f)(12)(a) of the Code of Ordinances Effectively Reducing the Minimum Garage Dimensions in the R-1, R-2, R-2A, and R-1A Districts (Introduced by Ald. Eisenach) M/S/FRC3-5: Eisenach/Lewis to approve. 3. O-7-26 — An Ordinance Amending Title 13, Chapter 1, Article C, Sections 13-1-25(f)(7) and 13-1-26(f)(7) and 13-1-35(a), 13-1-35(h), 13-1-35(h)(1), 13-1-35(i), and 13-1-35(i)(1) of the Code of Ordinances, Effectively Reducing the Minimum Lot Size Standards in the R-1 and R-2 Districts and Effectively Changing Density Standards in the R-2A District (Introduced by Ald. Eisenach) M/S/CRC5-3: Eisenach/Lewis to approve. 4. O-8-26 — An Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 2-4-15(f) of the Code of Ordinances (Procedure in Municipal Court) Increasing the Maximum Fee for Court Costs Collectible in a Municipal Court Action (Introduced by Mayor Hammond) M/S/CRC8-0: Eisenach/Lewis to approve. 5. R-6-26 — A Resolution Increasing Municipal Court Fees to $48 (Maximum Allowed by State Law) (Introduced by Mayor Hammond) M/S/CRC8-0: Eisenach/Perkins to approve. 6. R-9-26 — A Resolution to Approve the Cancellation of Outstanding Checks; and the Write-Off of General Uncollectible Accounts Receivables and Delinquent Personal Property Tax Receivables (Introduced by Mayor Hammond) M/S/CRC8-0: Eisenach/Lewis to approve. 7. R-10-26 - A Resolution Expressing Gratitude to Representative Dean Kaufert and Senator Dassler-Alfheim for Working to Secure Lift Bridge Aid for the City of Menasha Racine Street Bridge (Introduced by Mayor Hammond & Ald. Grade) M/S/CRC8-0: Grade/Marshall to approve. L. APPOINTMENTS 1. Alderman Rand's Letter of Resignation (Plan Commission (alternate), Redevelopment Authority, Sustainability Committee, Lawson Canal Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee, Racine Street-Main Street and Racine Street-Ahnaip Street Roundabout Landscape Ad-Hoc Committee), effective April 6, 2026 M/S/C: Grade/Ropella to approve. 2. Mayor's appointment of Alderman Perkins to the Redevelopment Authority for the term of 4/22/26–9/1/27 M/S/C: Grade/Lewis to approve. 3. Mayor's reappointment of Elke Werner to the Plan Commission for the term of 5/1/26–5/1/29 M/S/C: Grade/Perkins to approve. 4. Mayor's reappointment of Dan Kelpinski to the Committee on Aging 5/1/26–4/30/29 M/S/C: Grade/Marshall to approve. 5. Mayor's reappointment of Michael Keehan to the Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue Joint Fire Commission for the term of 5/1/26–5/1/29 M/S/C" Grade/Marshall to approve. 6. Mayor's reappointment of Trevor Martin to the Police Commission for the term of 5/1/26–5/1/31 M/S/C: Grade/Hale to approve. 7. Mayor's reappointment of Angie Demers to the Sustainability Committee for the term of 5/1/26–5/1/29 M/S/C: Grade/Lewis to approve appointments 7 and 8 together. 8. Mayor's appointment of Laura Derocher to the Sustainability Committee for the term of 5/1/26–5/1/29 9. Mayor's appointment of Ed Kassel to the Redevelopment Authority for the term of 4/22/26–9/1/30 M/S/C: Grade/Perkins to approve. M. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY N. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY MATTER LISTED ON THE AGENDA O. PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING ALDERMEN 1. Alderman Randy Ropella (Mayor Hammond) P. ADJOURNMENT M/S/C: Marshall/Lewis to adjourn at 6:44pm. Complete minutes available on City website and in Clerk's Office. WNAXLP May 11 2026 LWIX0515196