Notes from the January 29, 2007 Fifth Tuesday Forum

Total in attendance: 16

Council members in attendance: Bain, Tower

Location: Oshkosh Public Library

Next Fifth Tuesday Forum: May 29 at 6:00 p.m., location TBD

Below is a list of topics and, if applicable, concerns/issues/questions raised within each topic and follow up from city staff. For more information about the forum or the items discussed, contact Oshkosh Common Councilor Bryan L. Bain at bbain@ci.oshkosh.wi.us or 651-9329.

TOPIC: MAYORAL ELECTION

Concerns/Issues/Questions	Referred to, if applicable	Follow up, as received, if applicable
There was a discussion regarding what would happen to Council Member Esslinger’s council seat if he is elected mayor in April.	N/A	N/A

TOPIC: CITY INSURANCE CLAIMS

Concerns/Issues/Questions	Referred to, if applicable	Follow up, as received, if applicable
There was discussion regarding how insurance claims made to the city are handled.	N/A	N/A

TOPIC: DUST

Concerns/Issues/Questions	Referred to, if applicable	Follow up, as received, if applicable
There was discussion regarding a citizen suggestion of requiring the use of a dust compression system to eliminate the amount of dust caused by projects, particularly street and sidewalk repairs.	N/A	N/A

TOPIC: SOCIOECONOMICS, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY

Concerns/Issues/Questions	Referred to, if applicable	Follow up, as received, if applicable
There was discussion about the role the city can play in socioeconomics and the school district – specifically related to redevelopment efforts and housing projects.	N/A	N/A

TOPIC: FOLLOW UP

Concerns/Issues/Questions	Referred to, if applicable	Follow up, as received, if applicable
There was discussion regarding a citizen suggestion to have items the City Manager follows up on during a council meeting posted on the city’s website, or to have more detailed minutes of the meetings to reflect this information for citizens.	N/A	N/A

TOPIC: CITY SAFETY BUILDING TOURS

Concerns/Issues/Questions	Referred to, if applicable	Follow up, as received, if applicable
A citizen provided positive comments on the open house and tours of the renovated building.	N/A	N/A