City of Appleton Meeting Minutes - Final Common Council 100 North Appleton Street Appleton, WI 54911-4799 www.appletonwi.gov Wednesday, September 17, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Woodford at 7:03 p.m. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by Alderperson Smith. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGROLL CALL OF ALDERPERSONS Alderperson VanZeeland appeared virtually and joined at 7:06 p.m. Present: 14 - Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Denis Dougherty and Mayor Jake Woodford Excused: 2 - Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Christopher Croatt ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS All departments were represented. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 25-1070 Common Council Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2025 Attachments: CC Minutes 9-3-25.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Hayden, 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 Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 - Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Christopher Croatt Abstained: 1 - Mayor Jake Woodford BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR 25-1089 Proclamations: - Constitution Week - National Service Dog Month - Think Train Week Attachments: Constitution Week.pdf National Service Dog Month.pdf Think Train Week.pdf 25-1067 Appleton Police Department Staffing Study Attachments: Appleton Police Final Report 8-28-25.pdf Final Report on Police Organizational Study.pdf Chief Olson presented the staffing study. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no one signed up to speak during Public Participation. PUBLIC HEARINGS 25-0883 Public Hearing for the Street Vacation of N. Oneida Street and Unnamed Historic Alley, North of Washington Street and South of Franklin Street Attachments: Public Hearing - SV N Oneida.pdf The Public Hearing was held. No one spoke during the hearing. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS 25-0884 Final Resolution for the N. Oneida and Unnamed Historic Alley Street Vacation Attachments: N Oneida St - Final Resolution.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Stancil-Martin, that the Final Resolution 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 Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 - Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Christopher Croatt Abstained: 1 - Mayor Jake Woodford ESTABLISH ORDER OF THE DAY 25-1066 McFleshman's Full Service Retail Outlet Transfer Application for Downtown Appleton Farm Market: October 4, 2025. Attachments: AB-105 McFleshmans Farm Market 10-4-25_Redacted.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Wolff, that the Full Service Retail Outlet Transfer Application be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 - Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Christopher Croatt Abstained: 2 - Alderperson Alex Schultz and Mayor Jake Woodford 25-1001 Request the Approval of Alderperson Salaries. Attachments: Alderperson Salary Adjustment 2025 Attorney Letter.pdf Elected Alderperson Salary History.pdf Alderperson Comp 2025 Comparable.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Hayden, that the Alderperson Salaries be amended to be a $0 increase for all Alderpersons across the board in 2027. Roll Call. Motion failed by the following vote: Aye: 1 - Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim Nay: 12 - Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 - Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Christopher Croatt Abstained: 1 - Mayor Jake Woodford Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Smith, that the Alderperson Salaries be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Nay: 1 - Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim Excused: 2 - Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Christopher Croatt Abstained: 1 - Mayor Jake Woodford L. COMMITTEE REPORTS Balance of the action items on the agenda. Alderperson Fenton moved, Alderperson Meltzer 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 Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 - Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Christopher Croatt Abstained: 1 - Mayor Jake Woodford 1. MINUTES OF THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 25-1054 Approve Parking changes at 1300 Block of N. Viola St. (follow-up to a 6-month evaluation) Attachments: 1300 Block of N Viola St. (post 6-mo eval).pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 2. MINUTES OF THE SAFETY AND LICENSING COMMITTEE 25-0981 Operator License for Jeffrey Hanson. Attachments: Jeffrey Hanson Application.pdf Jeffrey Hanson Clerk Letter.pdf Jeffrey Hanson PD Letter.pdf Jeffrey Hanson Memo.pdf This Report Action Item was denied. 25-1042 Class "B" Beer and Reserve "Class B" Liquor License temporary premises amendment application for Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Inc d/b/a Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Maria Van Laanen, Agent, located at 400 W College Ave on October 3, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a la cARTe event, contingent upon approval from the Inspections and Public Works departments. Attachments: Fox Cities PAC.Alcohol.PA_Temp.10.3.25.REDACTED.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 3. MINUTES OF THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION 25-0915 Request to approve the land disposition of a parcel located on Division Street, between West Franklin Street and West Washington Street (Tax Id #31-5-1056-00), in accordance with Wis. Stat. §62.23(5) pertaining to surplus of public lands, as shown on the attached map and subject to Common Council approval of the Offer to Purchase from Fox Cities PAC, LLC Attachments: StaffMemo_DispositionofPublicLand_31-5-1056-00_For09-10-25.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1040 Request to approve the Bowman and Alksnis Annexation consisting of approximately 2.038 acres located at 1624 and 1720 East Melody Lane, currently in the Town of Grand Chute, as shown on the attached maps, subject to the stipulation in the attached staff memo Attachments: StaffMemo_Bowman_Alksnis-MelodyLn_Annexation_For09-10-25.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 25-0957 Request adoption of Resolution #2025-11 for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Brownfields Coalition Assessment Grant via Calumet County's Regional Award, USEPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Brownfield Site Assessment Grant, and/or WEDC Brownfield Grant for a parcel located on Division Street between West Franklin Street and West Washington Street (Tax Id #31-5-1056-00) (Associated with File #25-1055) Attachments: USEPA and WEDC Grant Resolution_Memo to CDC _For 9-10-25.pdf Resolution 2025-11_USEPA and WEDC Grants.pdf Map_Parcel 31-5-1056-00.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1049 Request to approve updates to the Art in Public Places Policy as described in the attached document Attachments: CDCMemo_ArtinPublicPlacesPolicy_APACRecommendation.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1050 Request to approve from Appleton Northside Business Association for light pole banners and seasonal decor installations located on Richmond Street (from Northland to College) and Wisconsin Avenue (from Badger to Ballard) based upon the guidelines outlined in the Art in Public Places Policy and as described in the attached documents Attachments: CDCMemo_ANBA_LightPoleDecorations_APACRecommendation.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1055 Request to approve the Offer to Purchase from Fox Cities PAC, LLC and/or assigns for a parcel located on Division Street, between West Franklin Street and West Washington Street, (Tax Id #31-5-1056-00) at a purchase price of $1.00 subject to Common Council approval of the land disposition (Associated with File #25-0957-CDC and File #25-0915-CPC) Attachments: Fox Cities PAC LLC_OTP Memo to CDC_For 9-10-25.pdf 0022-PAC Lot-Offer To Purchase-FULLY EXECUTED.pdf Map_Parcel 31-5-1056-00.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 7. MINUTES OF THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE 8. MINUTES OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE 9. MINUTES OF THE FOX CITIES TRANSIT COMMISSION 10. MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 25-1032 Approve Tuberculosis Program Policy Attachments: N_205_0_Tuberculosis Program_08.27.2025.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1033 Approve Active Tuberculosis Disease Case Management Procedure Attachments: N_205_1_PRO_Active Tuberculosis Disease Case Management_08.27.2025.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1034 Approve Latent Tuberculosis Infection Case Management Procedure Attachments: N_205_2_PRO_Latent Tuberculosis Infection Case Management_08.27.2025.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1035 Approve Tuberculosis Directly Observed Therapy Procedure Attachments: N_205_3_PRO_Tuberculosis Directly Observed Therapy_08.27.2025.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1036 Approve Tuberculosis Contacts Procedure Attachments: N_205_4_PRO_Tuberculosis Contacts_08.27.2025.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 25-1037 Approve Tuberculosis Case Finding Procedure Attachments: N_205_5_PRO_Tuberculosis Case Finding_08.27.2025.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. CONSOLIDATED ACTION ITEMSITEMS HELDORDINANCES 25-1068 Ordinance #111-25 (Bowman and Alksnis - Melody Lane Annexation) Attachments: Ordinances to Council 9-17-25.pdf Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Stancil-Martin, that the Ordinances 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 Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 - Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Christopher Croatt Abstained: 1 - Mayor Jake Woodford LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES OF JURISDICTIONRESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED BY ALDERPERSONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES OF JURISDICTIONOTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS 25-1104 Request to Reconsider Item #25-0979: Veterans Park Renaming Process Alderperson Van Zeeland moved, seconded by Alderperson Firkus, that the Request to Reconsider be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad Firkus, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Nay: 2 - Alderperson Martyn Smith and Alderperson Alex Schultz Excused: 2 - Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Christopher Croatt Abstained: 1 - Mayor Jake Woodford 25-0979 Approve Veterans Park renaming process Attachments: 2025 Veterans Park Renaming Process Memo.pdf City of Appleton Public Park Renaming Process for Veterans Park.pdf Naming of Public Parklands Policy.pdf This Item was referred back to the Parks and Recreation Committee by Alderperson Hayden. CLOSED SESSION 25-1090 The Common Council may go into closed session pursuant to State Statute §19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of discussing real estate negotiations regarding the potential sale of a parcel located on Division Street, between West Franklin Street and West Washington Street, (Tax Id #31-5-1056-00) and then reconvene into open session The Common Council did not convene into closed session. ADJOURN Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Fenton, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:43 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 Katie Van Zeeland, Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 2 - Alderperson Patti Heffernan and Alderperson Christopher Croatt Abstained: 1 - Mayor Jake Woodford Amy Molitor, City Clerk WNAXLP September 25 2025 LWIX0376068