Notes from the May 29, 2007 Fifth Tuesday Forum

Total in attendance: 06

Council members in attendance: Bain, B. Tower, F. Tower, King

Location: Menominee Park

Next Fifth Tuesday Forum: July 31 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 Council Member Bryan L. Bain at bbain@ci.oshkosh.wi.us or 651-9329.

TOPIC: RIVER MILL ROAD SIDEWALKS

Concerns/Issues/Questions	Referred to, if applicable	Follow up, as received, if applicable
There was a discussion regarding the River Mill Road sidewalk proposal.	N/A	N/A

TOPIC: ADDITIONAL SIDEWALK PROPOSAL

Concerns/Issues/Questions	Referred to, if applicable	Follow up, as received, if applicable
Council Member King discussed her plan to propose sidewalks along N. Main Street to connect to the trail system in County Park.	N/A	N/A

TOPIC: LIQUOR LICENSES

Concerns/Issues/Questions	Referred to, if applicable	Follow up, as received, if applicable
There was discussion regarding liquor licenses and how to deal with the Cranky Pat’s and Kodiak Jack situations.	N/A	N/A

TOPIC: PUBLIC ENDOWMENTS

Concerns/Issues/Questions	Referred to, if applicable	Follow up, as received, if applicable
Council Member King discussed her plan to propose a brochure to highlight the 17 available funds to be mailed with city water bills.	N/A	N/A

TOPIC: THE WATERFRONT PROJECT

Concerns/Issues/Questions	Referred to, if applicable	Follow up, as received, if applicable
Has there been a market study on the number of condos in Oshkosh; a breakdown of how many there are under $100,000, between $100-150,000 and over $150,000; and the number of current vacancies?	Jackson Kinney, Community Development Director	The developer will conduct whatever market study that may be deemed appropriate in order to gauge the existing market. Akcess is working closely with an experienced realty firm who has a very good handle on the housing market including the condo market in the community. We need to remember that a new condo development on the river would offer a different product than anything currently on the market in this community.

TOPIC: ZONING ORDINANCE REVISIONS

Concerns/Issues/Questions	Referred to, if applicable	Follow up, as received, if applicable
Can you give an update as to the status of the revisions to the Zoning Ordinances?	Jackson Kinney, Community Development Director	Planning Director Darryn Burich informed the Plan Commission at its meeting on Tuesday June 19th that he expects to bring forward revisions to the off street parking regulations in July. I believe other changes will be brought forward as the year progresses.

TOPIC: SCENARIO 7 WORKSHOP

Concerns/Issues/Questions	Referred to, if applicable	Follow up, as received, if applicable
There was a discussion regarding the proposed scenario 7 school district workshop with the council.	N/A	N/A