City of Appleton Appleton, WI 54911-4799 www.appletonwi.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Common Council Wednesday, April 15, 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 Smith. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG D. ROLL CALL OF ALDERPERSONS Present: 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 Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt, Alderperson Denis Dougherty and Mayor Jake Woodford Excused: 1 -Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin E. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS All Departments were represented. F. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 26-0451 Common Council Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2026 Attachments: CC Minutes 4-1-26.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Croatt, that the Minutes 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 Vaya Jones, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 1 -Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford G. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR 26-0471 Proclamations: -Autism Acceptance Month Attachments: Autism Acceptance Month.pdf 26-0467 Board, Committee, & Commission Reappointments Attachments: Reappointment Memo 4.15.26.pdf Room Tax Commission Reappointment.pdf Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Smith, that the Appointments 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 Vaya Jones, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 1 -Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford H. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The following spoke on Item 26-0418 Special Use Permit #1-26 for a Shelter Facility at 314 N. Appleton Street: Steve Wuerger, 813 W Bent Oak Lane Vince Salvia, 4021 E Benvalley Drive Marissa Downs, 2520 E Apple Hill Blvd Katie Olson, 1720 W Reeve Street I. PUBLIC HEARINGS J. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS K. ESTABLISH ORDER OF THE DAY 26-0418 Request to approve Special Use Permit #1-26 for a year-round shelter facility located at 314 North Appleton Street (Tax Id #31-2-0433-00), as shown on the attached development plan and per attached plan of operation, to run with the land subject to the conditions in the attached staff memo and approve attached Resolution (2/3 vote of Common Council required for approval) Attachments: StaffMemo_314NAppletonSt_SUP1-26_For4-8-26.pdf Email from Rookies Bar and Grill 4-6-26.pdf Alderperson Van Zeeland moved, seconded by Alderperson Fenton that the Special Use Permit 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 Vaya Jones, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 1 -Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 26-0419 Request to approve the Glenmore Park Final Plat as shown on the attached maps and subject to the conditions in the attached staff memo Attachments: StaffMemo_GlenmorePark_FinalPlat_For4-8-26.pdf Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Hayden, that the Glenmore Park Final Plat 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 Vaya Jones, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 1 -Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 26-0433 Resolution #3-R-26 Expressing Support for Ranked-Choice Voting in Municipal Elections Attachments: 3-R-26 Ranked-Choice Voting.pdf Alderperson Wolff moved, seconded by Alderperson Meltzer, that the Resolution be held until the next regular Common Council meeting. 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 Vaya Jones, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 1 -Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 26-0445 Request to approve the purchase of the Meridian Rapid Defense Group barrier system. Attachments: Memo- Recommendation to Acquire Meridian Rapid Defense Barrier System.pdf Meridian Rapid Defense Group Quote.pdf Meridian Handout 4.15.26.pdf Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Van Zeeland, that the Meridian Rapid Defense Group Barrier System Purchase 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 Patti Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Nay: 1 -Alderperson Nate Wolff Excused: 1 -Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford L. COMMITTEE REPORTS Balance of the action items on the agenda. Alderperson Lambrecht moved, Alderperson Croatt seconded, to approve the balance of the agenda. The 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 Vaya Jones, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 1 -Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford 1. MINUTES OF THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 26-0428 Request to Approve ADI College Avenue Banners Attachments: ADI College Ave Banners.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0429 Request to Approve Long-Term Temporary Occupancy Permit for ADI Farm Market Dumpsters in Allen Street through October 23, 2026 Attachments: 26-026-T.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0430 Request to award contract with Van Ert Electric Company, Inc. for after-hours responses to electrical emergencies for a one-year period beginning May 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $57,000. Attachments: Van Ert Electrical Emergencies Award.pdf This Report Action Item was approved 2. MINUTES OF THE SAFETY AND LICENSING COMMITTEE 3. MINUTES OF THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION 4. MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE 5. MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 26-0435 Request to award the 2026 Appleton Wastewater Tunnel Painting Project contract to Howard Grote & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $189,985 with a contingency of 5 percent for a project total not to exceed $199,484. Attachments: 2026 AWWTP Tunnel Painting Project.docx This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0436 Request to award the Appleton Wastewater Treatment Plant M-K Tunnel Roofing Project contract to Crafts Inc. in the amount of $137,665 with a contingency of 10 percent for a total project cost not to exceed $151,432. Attachments: 2026 AWWTP M-K Tunnel Roof project.docx This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0437 Request to approve FCEC MOU, between City and Driftwood Hospitality. Attachments: Memo_FCECManagementMOU_04022026.pdf FCEC MOU - 3.30.26.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 26-0442 Request to approve Unit W-26 Sewer and Water Reconstruction Change Order #2 as a Contract Amendment in the amount of $40,000 for a new not-to-exceed contract total of $2,718,100 and an unchanged contract contingency of $60,000. Attachments: Unit W-26 Change Order No 2_final.pdf This Report Action Item was approved. 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 10. MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH M. CONSOLIDATED ACTION ITEMS N. ITEMS HELD O. ORDINANCES P. LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES OF JURISDICTION Q. RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED BY ALDERPERSONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES OF JURISDICTION R. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS S. CLOSED SESSION 26-0472 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 memorandum of understanding and future management agreement related to the Fox Cities Exhibition Center, and then reconvene into open session. The Common Council did not convene into Closed Session. T. ADJOURN Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Wolff, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:07 p.m. 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 Vaya Jones, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty Excused: 1 -Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin Abstained: 1 -Mayor Jake Woodford Amy Molitor, City Clerk WNAXLP May 11 2026 LWIX0506563