To The Mayor and City Council:
As we move into the month of February, we are reminded that we still have a long way to go before winter is behind us. We were all lulled into the security of a short winter in January with the mild temperatures. We have been reoriented into winter because of the cold weather this past week. The good news is that the days are getting longer and the sun, when it appears, is getting warmer.
The major news of this past week was the great opening weekend of the Titantic artifacts exhibit at the Oshkosh Public Museum. In talking with Museum Director Brad Larson, the first weekend of the exhibit was very successful with a large turnout of individuals. We certainly hope that the numbers will continue throughout its stay at the Museum. I volunteered at the Museum last weekend and in talking with some of the many visitors, they were extremely excited and pleased to see such a great exhibit here in Oshkosh. Many of the visitors on opening weekend were from outside of the community, which also speaks well to the draw of this exhibit. Our Museum staff did an excellent job in setting this up, so if you have a chance, make time to visit this fascinating exhibit.
I’m enclosing the Agenda for next Tuesday evening’s Council Meeting. The first Council Member voting on the issues will be Council Member Mattox. We have no public hearings to begin the Agenda.
Turning to the Consent Agenda, Resolution #06-48 would approve the bid for the purchase of our brass and water materials for our Water Distribution Division. This is the annual purchase that we do to replace the parts that are used throughout the year for the repair of our water distribution system. More information on this is included in the memorandum that I’m enclosing from Purchasing Agent Don LaFontaine.
Resolution #06-49 would approve the bid for a new fire engine for our Fire Department. This, of course, is included in this year’s Capital Improvements Program and it is recommended that the bid from Pierce Manufacturing be approved. I’m enclosing a memorandum from Purchasing Agent Don LaFontaine and another memorandum from Fire Chief Tim Franz, which further speaks to this bid.
Resolution #06-50 would approve the bid for a loader-backhoe for our Water Distribution Division. This equipment is also part of this year’s Capital Improvements Program. The bids were received and reviewed by our Purchasing Department and it is recommended that you approve the bid from Brooks Tractor, Inc. The bid was within the budgeted amount. More information on this is included in yet another memorandum from Purchasing Agent Don LaFontaine.
Resolution #06-51 would approve insurance coverage for our Redevelopment Authority. Our insurance carrier has recommended that the Redevelopment Authority, because they are a separate entity within the city’s structure, have a separate policy for the properties that they acquire. I’m enclosing another memorandum from Purchasing Agent Don LaFontaine, which explains this resolution.
Resolution #06-52 would approve an agreement with the Department of Health and Family Services for our Health Services Division to be an agent for the State of Wisconsin for health services. Information on this agreement is included in the memorandum that I’m enclosing from Community Development Director Jackson Kinney in a separate memorandum from Health Director Paul Spiegel.
Resolution #06-53 would authorize the sale of surplus property at 837 Woodland Avenue. This property was acquired by the city in a real estate transaction with the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh for property that the city owned in the Deltox complex, along with some property in the Marion Road redevelopment area. The property has been rehabilitated with Community Development Block Grant Funds and is now ready to be sold as a single family home. It is recommended that the city put this house up for sale. More information on this is included in Jackson’s memorandum.
Resolution #06-54 would approve Tax Incremental Financing District #21, including the project plan, the designation of the boundaries, and the creaton of the district. This, of course, is the district that includes the proposed Five Rivers development. It will be known as the Fox River Corridor Project. More information on this is included in another memorandum and separate booklet from Community Development Director Jackson Kinney. Resolution #06-55 would dedicate the alley between West 9th Avenue and West 12th Avenue as an alleyway. This is currently listed as city property. The Department of Public Works is requesting that the City Council approve the request to accept this right-of-way and officially establish this as an alley right-of-way. Historically, this area has functioned as an alley without ever being officially so dedicated. More information on this is included in Jackson’s memorandum.
Resolution #06-56 would revise the relocation order for North Washburn Street, between Robin Avenue and Westowne Avenue. The Department of Public Works is requesting that you approve this revised right-of-way plat to grant a driveway access to Washburn Street for a landlocked parcel created by the Washburn Street reconstruction process. You had previously approved this right-of-way plat, however, it was discovered that a driveway access was not included for a parcel of land. The Plan Commission reviewed and recommended approval of this request. More information on this is included in Jackson’s memorandum.
Resolution #06-57 would grant and accept easements at two locations. The first is an encroachment easement at 2225 Minnesota Street. The Oshkosh Truck Corporation recently urchased this property and discovered that a 50+ year-old building located on the property encroached on the 23rd Avenue right-of-way by two to three inches. This encroachment easement will make this legal. This has been reviewed by the city administration and we recommend approval. More information on this is included in Jackson’s memorandum.
The second easement is for a utility and access easement for the Casey’s Meadows South Subdivision area. The Department of Public Works is requesting the acceptance of a public utility and access easement located outside of the platted area for Casey’s Meadows South. The easements are required because the plat did not include the subject easements. In order to proceed with the development of the plat, these easement are required to be granted by the developer. More information on this is included in Jackson’s memorandum.
Resolution #06-58 would grant conditional use permits and approve planned developments for three locations. The first location is at 502 West Murdock Avenue for a conditional use permit for a used automobile dealership. The Plan Commission reviewed and recommended approval of this request, with conditions. More information on this is included in Jackson’s memorandum.
The second location is for a conditional use permit and development plan review for the reconstruction of an off-premise lodging sign on South Washburn Street. The petitioner is requesting to replace an off-premise lodging sign that was destroyed in a November storm. Our zoning ordinance permits off-premise directional signs for lodging facilities. Off-premise signs are only allowed for directional purposes. Any other use of the sign would be prohibited. The Plan Commission reviewed and recommended approval of this request. More information on this is included in Jackson’s memorandum.
The third location is at 1701 Fountain Avenue. This is for a conditional use permit with a planned development overlay for an automobile sales, vehicle towing and temporary storage facility. This facility had previously been used as a truck stop terminal. To add the used automobile sales, vehicle towing and temporary storage uses to the property requires a conditional use permit for this property. The Plan Commission reviewed and recommended approval of this request with a number of conditions. More information on this is included in Jackson’s memorandum.
Resolution #06-59 would approve the 2006 fee structure for the new Pollock Community Water Park. The Advisory Park Board reviewed these fees at their meeting on February 6th (minutes enclosed) and recommended approval. I’m enclosing a memorandum from Parks Director Tom Stephany, which explains the fee structure and shows the comparison of the fees with other water park facilities in the area.
Resolution #06-60 would approve an increase in the fee for amusement rides at Menominee Park. The fees for the rides have not been increased for six years. The Advisory Park Board reviewed the fee increase and recommends approval. More information on this is included in another memorandum that I’m enclosing from Parks Director Tom Stephany.
Resolution #06-61 would accept a revised Cabulance fee structure. Due to the rising cost of providing paratransit services, our Transportation Department has reviewed and recommended an increase in the Cabulance rate for passengers using that service. The Transit Advisory Board is recommending that the current $1.00 fare for ADA Cabulance users be increased to $2.00 if services provided by Cabulance are beyond the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. The $1.00 fare would remain in place for curb-to-curb service. However, if the Cabulance driver goes into a facility to escort a patron, the fare would be increased to $2.00. I’m enclosing a memorandum from Transportation Director Mark Huddleston, which explains the revised rate structure.
Resolution #06-61 would write off delinquent accounts and collectables, and cancel outstanding checks, as recommended by Finance Director Edward Nokes. This is an annual housekeeping item. I’m enclosing a memorandum from Finance Director Edward Nokes, which explains this resolution. As you can see, most of these write-offs are the result of bankruptcy or a collection agency’s inability to contact the parties involved.
Resolutions #06-63 through #06-65 would authorize the approval of the sale of our bonds and notes for this year’s Capital Improvements Program.
Resolution #06-66 would disallow a claim.
Resolution #06-67 would approve the various, miscellaneous licenses, as reviewed and recommended by Police Chief David Erickson and City Clerk Pam Ubrig.
Turning to pending ordinances, Ordinance #06-68 would amend our ordinance to allow dogs at city park boat launch sites. The current city ordinance does not allow dogs in our parks. However, many users of our boat launches like to take their dog with them on their boat. This amendment to the ordinance would allow the owner of the dog to take the dog from the vehicle immediately to their boat. The Advisory Park Board supports this change. I’m enclosing a memorandum from Parks Director Tom Stephany, which further explains this amendment to the ordinance.
Ordinance #06-69 would amend parking regulations to create an additional ten, ten-hour metered stalls in the western section of the State Street parking lot. Currently, the stalls are designated for monthly parking. However, we have additional need for ten-hour metered parking to allow those who purchase monthly parking passes to use these areas. The Parking Utility Commission recommended approval of this change. More information on this is included in a memorandum that I’m enclosing from Transportation Director Mark Huddleston.
Turning to new ordinances, Ordinance #06-70 would re-adopt our Municipal Code Book. Periodically, the City Council is asked to recodify the Municipal Code Book to officially incorporate minor adjustments that are made to the code book due to grammatical or typing
errors throughout the year. I’m enclosing a memorandum from City Attorney Warren Kraft, which explains this ordinance.
We have no pending resolutions. Turning to new resolutions, Resolution #06-71 would set a public hearing date to vacate a portion of Bauman Street, from Van Buren Avenue to Taft Avenue. The City Council had previously vacated a portion of Bauman Street north of this
area. This would continue to narrow the right-of-way for Bauman Street to Taft Avenue to
make the right-of-way uniform in width. More information on this is included in Jackson’s
memorandum.
We have no Workshop scheduled, but we do have an Executive Session planned to discuss the
sale of property in the Marion Road/Pearl Avenue Redevelopment Area and also the evaluation
of the City Manager. That concludes the Agenda for next Tuesday evening’s Council Meeting.
Other items I’m enclosing with today’s Newsletter include the Monthly Report for the month
of December, which gives you all of the departmental statistics for the month.
Insofar as minutes are concerned, I’m enclosing the following:
1. Minutes of the January 24th City Council Meeting & Executive Session.
2. Minutes of the January 26th Special Meeting of the City Council
3. Minutes of the February 6th Advisory Park Board meeting.
4. Meeting notice, agenda and background material for the February 14th Traffic Review
Advisory Board meeting.
I’m also enclosing the February Newsletter of the Oshkosh Auxiliary Police, which brings you
up-to-date on their activities for the next two months.
The next item I’m enclosing is a notice from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
regarding a meeting to be held next Thursday, February 16th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., regarding
the plans for the expansion of Highway #41, from Highway #21 to the Highway #41/45
interchange. The meeting will take place at the Winnebago County Highway Department.
The last item I’m enclosing is the latest issue of The Wisconsin Taxpayer, which features an
article on the state budget.
Looking at my calendar for next week, on Monday morning, at 10:00 a.m., I’ll be attending a
meeting of the Winnebago County Emergency Government Planning Committee to perform an
evacuation exercise. At 3:00 p.m., I’ll be taping The City Manager’s Report do discuss the
Weekly Newsletter
February 10, 2006
Page 6
Agenda for next Tuesday evening’s Council Meeting.
Of course, Tuesday evening, at 6:00 p.m., the City Council will meet.
On Wednesday morning, at 7:30 a.m., I’ll be attending an Executive Committee meeting of the
Chamco Board of Directors. At 9:00 a.m., we will have our weekly staff meeting to discuss
various issues and concerns. Wednesday afternoon, I will be meeting with a consultant to
discuss easement areas in the Southwest Industrial Park.
On Friday morning, at 7:30 a.m., I’ll be attending a special meeting of the Chamco Board of
Directors.
That looks like my week so far. I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Respectfully submitted,
Richard A. Wollangk
City Manager
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City of Oshkosh
Parks Department
215 Church Ave., PO Box 1130
Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130
(920) 236-5080 (920) 236-5039 FAX
MEMORANDUM
TO: Richard A. Wollangk, City Manager
FROM: Tom Stephany, Director of Parks
DATE: February 8, 2006
RE: Increase Menominee Park Amusement Ride Tickets
Jenny McCollian, Manager of Parks Revenue Facilities, requested that the Advisory Parks Board (at their
February 6, 2006 meeting) consider supporting an increase of the ticket price from 70¢ to 85¢ per ride for
the amusement rides in Menominee Park. The reason has to do with increasing costs associated with the
rides. Gas, utilities, and wages keep increasing, plus substantial dollars are spent each year to maintain and
improve the rides and operations, per needs and mandates.
The price of 70¢ has been charged for the past six (6) years. Also, the operator for the Lakeside Park
amusement rides in Fond du Lac recently increased his ticket price to 85¢. There is a charge of $1.50 to
ride the train in Marathon Park in Wausau (which is half the ride that is offered in Menominee Park), and
there is a charge of $2 per adult and $1 per youth to ride a similar train in Carson Park in Eau Claire.
Based on ridership numbers and revenues for the past three (3) years, the 15¢ increase would produce
approximately $6,788 (on average) in additional revenues per year to assist in offsetting expenses.
The Parks Board approved the recommendation (on February 6th) to increase the amusement rides ticket
price from 70¢ to 85¢ for the 2006 season. The Board recommends that the City Council, likewise, approve
the ticket price increase, as proposed.
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Thomas Stephany
Director
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 8, 2006
To: Richard A. Wollangk, City Manager
From: Warren P. Kraft, City Attorney
Subject: Approve Recodification of Municipal Code
The Council will hear first reading next Tuesday of an ordinance to recodify the City of
Oshkosh Municipal Code. This is a housekeeping measure, which was last done in 2002.
Throughout the year, the Council adopts ordinances that make changes to the code book.
Staff continually reviews various sections as the updates are created for distribution and
will correct grammatical mistakes, change statutory or ordinance references, and typos.
This legislation will officially incorporate these adjustments into the codebook.
Sec. 66.0103, of the Wisconsin Statutes, requires that the codebook be on file for public
review for at least two weeks prior to this ordinance, and the City Clerk published the
appropriate legal notice in the local newspaper.
Please contact me with any questions. Thank you very much.
cc: Pamela R. Ubrig
(Prepared January 2006)
COMPARISON OF WATER PARKS SEASON PASSES - 2006
City
Resident-
Individual
Non-
Resident -
Individual
Resident -
Family
Non-
Resident
Family
Resident
Additional
Family
Non-
Resident
Additional
Family
1 Cool Waters - Milwaukee
County ('05 rates)
2 Kenosha ('06 rates) $50.00 $75.00
$90.00 (2 members)
*Discounted
$100.00 (2 members)
*As of 6/10/06
$140.00 (2 members)
*Discounted
$150.00 (2 members)
*As of 6/10/06
$12.00 each
*Discounted
$15.00each
*As of 6/10/06
$20.00 each
*Discounted
$20.00each
*As of 6/10/06
$60.00 $75.00 $90 (2-4 members) $110 (2-4 members)
(Youth/Senior) (Youth/Senior) $100 (5-6 members) $120 (5-6 members) $10 more for $10 more for
$75.00 $90.00 $110 (7-8 members) $130 (7-8 members) 2 Additional Members 2 Additional Members
(Adult) (Adult) $120 (9+ members) $140 (9+ members)
$35 (Youth) $55 (Youth) $95 $145 $5. Each $5. Each
$45 (Adult) $65 (Adult) (3 members) (3 members) Additional Member Additional Member
$55 (School District) $115 (School District)
$65 (Other) $135 (Other)
$57 (2 members) $82 (2 members)
$32 (Youth/Sr) $57 (Youth/Sr) $77 (3 members) $102 (3 members)
$42 (Adult) $67 (Adult) $92 (4 members) $117 (4 members)
$102 (5 members) $127 (5 members)
$112 (6-8 members) $137 (6-8 members)
$35 (Youth/Sr)
*before 4-15-06 $70 (2 members)
$50 (Youth/Sr) $85 (3 members)
*after 4-15-06 $100 (4 members)
$50 (Adult) $110 (5 members)
*before 4-15-06 $120 (6+ members)
$70 (Adult)
*after 4-15-06
$43 (Youth/Sr) $74 (Youth)
$48 (Adult) $85 (Adult/Sr)
N/A
$6 Each Additional
Member
$6 Each Additional
8 Green Bay ('06 rates) $90 (2 Adults/3 Member
children)
$169 (2 Adults/3
children)
Fond du Lac ('06 rates)
7 Appleton ('06 rates)
N/A N/A
6 Neenah ('06 rates) $5. Each Additional
Member
$5. Each Additional
Member
3
4 Eau Claire ('06 rates)
N/A
5 Sun Prairie ('06 rates) $35 (All) $90.00
N/A N/A
COMPARISON OF WATER PARKS
SEASON PASS AVERAGES
Resident Individuals
Youths & Seniors $41.42
Adults $49.28
Non-Resident Individuals
Youth & Seniors $65.16
Adults $72.83
Resident - Family
2 Member Passes $83.14
3 Member Passes $89.85
4 Member Passes $96.57
5 Member Passes $103.28
6 Member Passes $109.42
7 Member Passes $114.14
8 Member Passes $117.42
Non-Resident - Family
2 Member Passes $126.83
3 Member Passes $133.50
4 Member Passes $140.00
5 Member Passes $147.00
6 Member Passes $155.16
7 Member Passes $162.66
8 Member Passes $168.50
POLLOCK COMMUNITY WATER PARK
2006 FEES PROPOSAL
It is proposed that the following 2006 fees be approved for the Pollock
Community Water Park.
A. Daily Fees
12 Noon to 5:00 PM
$3.25 Youth & Seniors
$4.25 Adults
5:00 to 8:00 PM
$2.25 Youth & Seniors
$3.25 Adults
*** Fees Include 25¢ for an endowment fund at the Oshkosh Area
Community Foundation.
11:00 to 11:45 Lap Swim
$1.50 For everyone
B. Season Passes
Before May 19 After May 19
1. Youth and Seniors $40 $45
2. Adults $50 $55.
3. Family Pass $100 $120
(2 adults & 2 children)
4. Additional children for the $10 per child $10 per child
Family pass
C. Rentals
$100 base rental fee, plus calculated costs per needs of renting group, plus
needs for lifeguard staff.
City of Oshkosh
Parks Department
215 Church Ave., PO Box 1130
Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130
(920) 236-5080 (920) 236-5039 FAX
2006 Pollock Community Water Park
Fees Proposal
NOTE: The information below was submitted to the Advisory Park Board as a starting point for 2006
water park fee discussions:
Pollock Community Water Park Fee Proposal
Please see spreadsheets with regard to comparisons of daily fees, season passes, and special rental rates.
A - Resident vs Non-Resident Fees
As should be noted when looking at the daily fee and season pass spreadsheets, some cities charge nonresident
fees, and some not.
For the start of discussion, I am recommending that we do not charge non-resident fees for the following
reasons: 1) Charging a minimal number of fees will make the administration of fees easier and more
efficient; 2) Such a policy will be consistent with a couple of other revenue producing programs where
residents and non-residents pay the same fees (golf course and zoo – shelter and boat launch fees have a
non-resident fee structure); and, 3) A non-resident will have to be classified as outside of the Oshkosh
School District. This is because the School District will have financial involvement in water park
operations, and the residency requirement is a School District policy.
B - Daily Fees
As should be noted on the spreadsheet titled Comparison of Water Parks Daily Fees, the average fees, per
afternoon session, of the eight facilities listed, are as follows: For youth and seniors, the average is $3, and
for adults, the average is $4.
I recommend that the $3 and $4 average fees be approved as the 2006 (base) afternoon fees for the Pollock
Community Water Park.
There is a desire by the initial Pollock Aquatics Facility Committee to have 25¢ of each daily fee collected
to be submitted to the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. The intent is to place the money in an
endowment for future water park maintenance needs (see the 6th bullet point under the document titled City
of Oshkosh Responsibilities for Pollock Water Park).
With the desire to have 25¢ of each ticket go to the Foundation, I recommend that the 25¢ be added to the
above (base) average fees. For example, daily fees for youth and seniors would be $3.25, and for adults,
$4.25.
Typically, aquatic facilities have two (2) sessions per day (refer to the Comparison of Daily Fees
spreadsheet.) As should be noted, the average for daily fees after 6 PM is $1.88 for youth and seniors, and
$2.38 for adults.
Thomas Stephany
Director
I recommend that 5:00 PM should be scheduled as the start of the second session, and that the charges
should be $2.25 per youth and seniors, and $3.25 for adults – the 25¢ in the fee would, again, be for the
endowment at the Foundation.
The 5:00 PM start will allow lap swimmers to come in during, what will be, the scheduled time for
afternoon lap swimmers. Also, the water park is going to remain open, continuously, from 12 Noon to 8:00
PM (some aquatic facilities close down at the supper hour.)
There will be another lap swim time scheduled from 11:00 to 11:45 AM each day. I recommend that $1.50
be charged for that session. The $1.50 is consistent with what the Recreation Department charges for hourlong
lap swims at their indoor pools.
C - Season Passes
Please note the averages on the document titled Comparison of Water Parks Season Pass Averages.
Many cities have discounts for their season pass programs. I would recommend that support be given to
having a similar discount program for the Pollock Community Water Park up to Friday, May 19, 2006.
Based on the averages (and discount program), I recommend that season passes be approved, as follows:
Before May 19 After May 19
1. Youth and Seniors $40 $45
2. Adults $50 $55
3. Family Pass $100 $120
(2 adults & 2 children)
4. Additional children for $10 per child $10 per child
the family pass
As with the 25¢ of each daily ticket going to the Foundation’s Endowment for water park maintenance
needs, the Aquatics Facility Committee would like to see $1 of each season pass sold allocated to the
Endowment.
D - Water Park Rentals
See the document titled Comparison of Water Parks Rental Fees. As should be noted, there are a variety
of fee rates and formulas. For the most part, individual facilities establish their rates to cover costs for each
rental.
I recommend that a $100 base rental fee be charged for use of the Pollock Community Water Park, whether
one or two hours. To cover costs, additional fees would be calculated and offered to potential renters based
on the needs of the group, and the needs for lifeguard staff. Minimum staffing (9 staff members) would cost
approximately $225 for a two-hour rental, and maximum staffing (21 staff members), $525 for the same.
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City of Oshkosh
Parks Department
215 Church Ave., PO Box 1130
Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130
(920) 236-5080 (920) 236-5039 FAX
MEMORANDUM
TO: Richard A. Wollangk, City Manager
FROM: Tom Stephany, Director of Parks
DATE: February 8, 2006
RE: 2006 Pollock Community Water Park Fees Proposal
Attached, see information with regard to 2006 Pollock Community Water Park fees.
I have submitted several documents that were given to the Advisory Parks Board for their meeting on
February 6, 2006. The first document titled, 2006 Pollock Community Water Park Fees Proposal includes
information that was used for discussion of different possible fee options. Also, note the supplemental
sheets that show comparisons of different fee structures at aquatic facilities throughout Wisconsin.
The Advisory Parks Board reviewed the four (4) different sections found in the proposal document. They
approved each category, as listed below:
A. Resident vs. Non-Resident Fees
The Board agreed that “Non-Resident” fees should not be charged. The decision was based on the
three (3) reasons listed in the Fees Proposal document.
B. Daily Fees
The initial daily fee proposal had fees of $3.25 for youth and seniors, and $4.25 for adults (from 12
Noon to 5:00 PM – the afternoon session); and, $2.25 for youth and seniors, and $3.25 for adults
(from 5:00 to 8:00 PM – the evening session). The Board approved a change in the proposal, as
follows: $3 for youth and seniors, and $4 for adults for the afternoon session; and, $2 for youth and
seniors, and $3 for adults for the evening session. The Board also approved the recommendation
that 25¢ of each fee would go to the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation to be deposited in an
endowment for future maintenance needs. The 25¢ will be deducted from each of the approved
daily fees. For example, with regard to the $3 youth and senior charge, $2.75 will go to water park
operations, and 25¢ to the Foundation.
The 11:00 to 11:45 AM lap swim fee was approved, as proposed.
C. Season Passes
The Board approved all season pass fees, as proposed. Included was the noted discount program.
Also, $1 of each pass sold will go to the Foundation, similar to the 25¢ above.
Thomas Stephany
Director
Memorandum
Richard A. Wollangk, City Manager Page two February 8, 2006
D. Water Park Rentals
The Board also approved Water Park Rental fees, as recommended.
Note: For a comparison of all fees initially proposed, and fees approved by the Parks Board, see the
document titled, Pollock Community Water Park Approved Fees by Parks Board.
Age categories were approved by the Board, as follows:
Under 3 free admission
3 – 17 youth
18 – 59 adults
60+ – seniors
Eileen Connolly-Keesler and Bill Wyman were in attendance at the meeting to participate in fee option
discussions. Both Eileen and Bill stated that they were supportive of the decisions of the Board, and that
they would support the recommendations when moved along to the City Council. It is my understanding
that Mr. Wyman will be present at the City Council meeting on February 14, in the event there are any
questions with regard to his participation at the Parks Board meeting.
The Advisory Parks Board recommends that the City Council approve the 2006 Pollock Community Water
Park fee schedule, as submitted.
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COMPARISON OF WATER PARKS DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
(Prepared February 2006)
1. Appleton Offer discounts to April 15, 2006
• $20 off family of 2
• $25 off family of 3
• $30 off family of 4
• $35 off family of 5 and up
• $15 off youth and seniors
• $20 off adult’s
2. Eau Claire Offer initial discounts to May 20th
• $15 off family
• $10 off youth and adults
• $10 off family (between May 23rd and 27th)
• $ 5 off youth and adult’s (between May 23rd and 27th)
3. Jefferson Offer discounts to May 13th
• $10 off family
• $ 5 off individual
4. Kaukauna 10% off an “early bird” special during the month of May
5. Kenosha Pre-Season Sales – May 1st to June 9th
• $10 off for family passes; there is no change with
individual passes.
6. Menasha 15% off if purchased before May 1st
7. Neenah Offer discounts to May 12th
• $3 off individual passes
• $5 off family passes
(Prepared January 2006)
COMPARISON OF WATER PARKS DAILY FEES - 2006
City
Resident-
Youth
Resident -
Adult
Resident -
Senior
Non-
Resident
Youth
Non-
Resident
Adult
Non-
Resident
Senior
1 Cool Waters - Milwaukee
County ('05 rates) $4.26 (Ages 3-11) $5.92 $4.26 (60+) $4.26 $9.33 $4.26 (60+)
2 Kenosha ('06 rates) $4.00 (ages 3-17)
$2.00 (6-7:45 PM)
$5.00 (ages 18-59)
$2.00 (6-7:45 PM)
$3.00 (60+)
$2.00 (6-7:45 PM) Same as resident Same as resident Same as resident
3 Fond du Lac ('06 rates) $3.50 (ages 3-17)
$2.00 (after 6 PM)
$4.50 (ages 18-54)
$3.00 (after 6 PM) Same as Youth $4.50
$3.00 (after 6 PM)
$6.00
$4.50 (after 6 PM) Same as Youth
4 Eau Claire ('06 rates) $3.00 (ages 3-17)
$2.00 (after 6 PM) Same as Youth Same as Youth Same as Resident Same as Resident Same as Resident
5 Sun Prairie ('06 rates) $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00
6 Neenah ('06 rates) $2.50 (ages 3-17)
$1.50 (after 6 PM)
$3.50 (ages 18-54)
$2.50 (after 6 PM)
$2.50 (age 55+)
$1.50 (after 6 PM) Same as Resident Same as Resident Same as Resident
7 Appleton ('06 rates) $2.25
(ages 4-17)
$3.25
(ages 18-62)
$2.25
(ages 62+) Same as Resident Same as Resident Same as Resident
8 Green Bay ('06 rates)
$2.25
*With City discount
coupon
$3.25
*With City discount
coupon
$2.25
*With City discount
coupon
$3.25 $4.75 $4.75
Averages $3.095 $3.927 $2.97 $3.345 $4.728 $3.407
Averages after 6 PM $1.875 $2.375 $1.875 $2.125 $2.75 $2.125
POLLOCK COMMUNITY WATER PARK
APPROVED FEES BY PARKS BOARD 2/6/06
Initially Proposed at the 2/6/06 What Was Approved at the 2/6/06
Advisory Park Board Meeting Advisory Park Board Meeting
A) Daily Fees: A) Daily Fees:
12 Noon to 5:00 PM 12 Noon to 5:00 PM
$3.25 Youth & Seniors $3.00 Youth & Seniors
$4.25 Adults $4.00 Adults
5:00 - 8:00 PM 5:00 - 8:00 PM
$2.25 Youth & Seniors $2.00 Youth & Seniors
$3.25 Adults $3.00 Adults
***Fees include $.25 for an endowment ***Fees include $.25 for an endowment
fund at the Oshkosh Area Comm Foundation fund at the Oshkosh Area Comm Foundation
11:00 to 11:45 AM Lap Swim 11:00 to 11:45 AM Lap Swim
$1.50 Everyone $1.50 Everyone
Before After Before After
May 19th May 19th May 19th May 19th
$40 $45 Youth & Seniors $40 $45 Youth & Seniors
$50 $55 Adults $50 $55 Adults
$100 $120 Family Pass (2 adults/2 children) $100 $120 Family Pass (combination of 4-family members)
$10 $10 Addt'l child for Family Pass $10 $10 Addt'l child for Family Pass
per child per child per child per child
C. Rentals: C. Rentals:
$100 base rental ree, plus calculated costs per $100 base rental ree, plus calculated costs per
needs of renting group, and needs for lifeguard needs of renting group, and needs for lifeguard
staff. staff.
Age groups defined: Under 3 is free
3-17 Youth
18-59 Adult
60+ Senior
B) Season Passes: B) Season Passes:
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 9, 2006
TO: Richard A. Wollangk, City Manager
FROM: Warren P. Kraft, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Heyde Bankruptcy & Foreclosure
This week in Eau Claire, Judge Thomas Utschig confirmed the bankruptcy reorganization
plan of Dennis and Carol Heyde. Last week, in circuit court, Judge Bruce Schmidt
approved the sheriff sale of the Park Plaza Hotel to Banker’s Bank of Madison. The bank
retained Kinseth Hospitality as its operator, which continues to run both the hotel and the
convention center until final sale is completed. What does all this mean to the City?
• Under the plan, the City of Oshkosh will receive a settlement of all its claims against
Dennis and Carol Heyde for the breaches of the hotel Ground Lease. The City is
guaranteed $390,500, payable over the next five years in quarterly installments at
five percent interest. Payments are through the Bankruptcy Court trustee and will
begin during the second quarter of this year.
• Banker’s Bank purchased the hotel property last month at a sheriff’s sale for just
over $3 million. The balance of its claims against Mr. And Mrs. Heyde is converted
into a secured claim against Heyde Health Systems Inc., and Chippewa Valley
Travel Services, Inc., both wholly owned by Dennis and Carol Heyde. The
foreclosure transfers ownership of both the building and land beneath to the hotel
to Banker’s Bank. Kinseth will continue to provide services to the convention center
on a monthly basis. Any new operator will have the opportunity to negotiate a new
agreement with the City concerning the convention center.
In its circuit court lawsuit and in the bankruptcy court, the City also filed claims against
Heyde Hospitality Inc. When A-K Company sold the project to Heyde, HHI was assigned
the Food and Beverage and the Operations and Maintenance Agreements. When MinWis
operated the facilities under lease from HHI, the breaches occurred. Under the proposed
bankruptcy plan, HHI does not intend to reimburse any unsecured claims such as the City’s
and the court is expected to fully discharge HHI from any obligation to the City and other
similar situated creditors. The actual value of the City’s original, pre-interest claims in
circuit court amounted to several thousand dollars.
At the outset of the circuit court litigation in 2002, the twin objectives were to seek Heyde’s
removal from the convention center operations and to collect whatever indebtedness was
possible. In the month prior to the bankruptcy filing, a court-ordered mediation resulted in
Heyde’s commitment to sell the hotel and be removed from the center operations plus pay
the City about $300,000 of the City’s claims.
Please so advise if you have any questions. Thank you very much.
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City of Oshkosh - Department of Community Development
215 Church Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54901 (920) 236-5055 (920) 236-5053 fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Richard A. Wollangk
FROM: Jackson R. Kinney
DATE: February 10, 2006
The following items are scheduled for Common Council action on February 14, 2006.
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & FAMILY SERVICES
/ AGENT FOR STATE (HEALTH SERVICES)
The Director of Public Health is asking the Council to approve a Resolution that will provide for the Health
Services Division continuing to serve as an Agent for the State of Wisconsin Department of Health and
Family Services, through signing of a Terms of Agreement.
The present agreement has been in place since 1988, but due to changes in the manner in which inspections
are performed, the state has requested that all agents enter into a new Terms of Agreement. The agreement
is consistent with the Division’s current programs and was supported by the Board of Health.
Please refer to the attached memo from Health Services Director, Paul Spiegel, for further information.
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO VACATE PORTION OF BAUMAN STREET / VAN
BUREN AVENUE TO TAFT AVENUE
The Department of Public Works requests Council to continue with partial right-of-way vacation and
disposition of the easterly 20 feet of Bauman Street between Van Buren Avenue on the north and Taft
Avenue on the south.
Bauman Street is an 80 foot wide right-of-way that functions as a local type street, therefore, it is wider than
needed and can be reduced to 60 feet without compromising its ability to accommodate existing or future
traffic needs for the area or involve any hard surfaced road area. Eight properties will benefit by each
receiving a 20 foot strip of former right-of-way adjacent to their property line. The vacated land will be
combined with their principal parcels and thus add to the City’s overall property tax base.
The Department of Public Works has reviewed the request and does not see any issues with the vacation
or disposition as the additional right-of-way is not needed.
At its February 7, 2006 meeting the Plan Commission unanimously approved of this request.
Please refer to the attached report for further information.
AUTHORIZE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY / 837 WOODLAND AVENUE
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The Department of Community Development requests Council to authorize the sale of surplus real estate
consisting of a single family home located at 837 Woodland Avenue.
The City acquired this property as part of a larger real estate transaction with the University of Wisconsin
Oshkosh. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds were used to rehabilitate the property and
convert it to a single family use.
The property has been marketed through the MLS and the city has received an acceptable offer.
At its February 7, 2006 meeting the Plan Commission unanimously approved of this request.
Please refer to the attached report for further information.
APPROVE TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 21 PROJECT PLAN; DESIGNATE TAX
INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 21 BOUNDARIES; CREATE TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT
NO. 21 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR PROJECT
The Department of Community Development request Council to approve of Tax Increment District No. 21
Fox River Corridor Project Plan and district boundaries. The TID is being created for the purpose of blight
elimination and to promote redevelopment of properties within an approximate 26 acre area of the Central
City bounded generally on the south by the Fox River, on the north by Pearl Avenue, and on the east by
Jackson Street.
The Department of Community Development is also requesting approval of the TID No. 21 Project Plan
identifying numerous project activities and estimated costs to implement the plan. The district is estimated
to have an ultimate value exceeding $96 million when it is retired in 2033, which represents an increment
of over $90 million.
The TID is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s land use recommendation for this area as well as the
adopted redevelopment plan for this area (Marion Road/Pearl Avenue Redevelopment Project). Further, the
TID is consistent with other local plans such as the Downtown Action Plan and the Pedestrian and Bicycle
Circulation Plan.
At its January 17, 2006 meeting the Plan Commission unanimously approved of this request.
Please refer to the attached report for further information. A separate Memo is being provided which
discusses the creation of TID #21 and the importance of this district to ongoing redevelopment
programming efforts in the Marion Road/Pearl Avenue Redevelopment Project Area.
DEDICATE ALLEY BETWEEN W. 9TH AVENUE & W. 12TH AVENUE
The Department of Public Works is requesting Council to accept right-of-way to “officially” establish alley
right-of-way in blocks generally located between W. 9th Avenue on the north and W. 12th Avenue on the
south. The alley is located approximately 125 feet east of Ohio Street and runs perpendicular until it turns
90 degrees and intersections with Ohio Street between 11th and 12th Avenues.
At its February 7, 2006 meeting the Plan Commission unanimously approved of this request.
Please refer to the attached report for further information.
REVISE RELOCATION ORDER; N. WASHBURN STREET, ROBIN AVENUE TO
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WESTOWNE AVENUE
The Department of Public Works requests Council approval to revise the right-of-way plat to grant a
driveway access to Washburn Street for a land locked parcel being created by the Washburn Street
reconstruction process
The original plat resulted in creating a land locked parcel that this revision will rectify. The Department
of Public Works recommends the ROW plat be revised to allow a driveway access from the east side of the
Racette Ford property to the relocated Washburn Street. It is anticipated that this access will not be
constructed but this revision will allow for proper valuation of the remaining Racette Ford property.
At its February 7, 2006 meeting the Plan Commission unanimously approved of this request.
Please refer to the attached report for further information.
GRANT ENCROACHMENT EASEMENT AT 2225-2229 MINNESOTA STREET
City Administration requests Council approval to grant an encroachment easement for a building at 2225-
2229 Minnesota Street owned by Oshkosh Truck. The 50+ year old building apparently encroaches 2-3
inches over the 23rd Avenue right-of-way that is along the south side of the building.
Granting the easement will not physically alter the built environment nor complicate any future right-of-way
improvements through the area.
At its February 7, 2006 meeting the Plan Commission unanimously approved of this request.
Please refer to the attached report for further information.
ACCEPT PUBLIC UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENTS OUTSIDE OF CASEY’S
MEADOW SOUTH SUBDIVISION PLAT
The Department of Public Works requests Council to accept public utility and access easements located
outside of the Casey’s Meadow South subdivision plat. The easements are required because the plat could
not include the subject easements, which have to be accepted as a separate easement document.
At its February 7, 2006 meeting the Plan Commission unanimously approved of this request.
Please refer to the attached report for further information.
GRANT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT / 502 W. MURDOCK AVENUE (AUTO SALES)
Michael Dunlap, petitioner, Jeff Wicinsky of Laser Investments, owner, request Council to approve a
conditional use permit to establish a used auto dealership on an approximate 0.35 acre parcel of land at 502
W. Murdock Avenue.
A unique use has been requested in this case as the marketing and primary instrument of sales will be the
internet, with the dealership mainly being a place of vehicle cleaning, detailing and pick-up. The business
is anticipated to be open to the public from 15-20 hours a week, have an inventory of 3-6 cars for sale at any
given time, and have one employee.
The City’s Comprehensive Plan identifies the proposed area as appropriate for commercial use in both the
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10 year and 20 year Land Use Plans. The proposed land use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
At its February 7, 2006 meeting the Plan Commission approved of this request with conditions.
Please refer to the attached report for further information.
GRANT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT / DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW / SOUTH
WASHBURN STREET (OFF PREMISE LODGING SIGN)
Randy Streblow, petitioner, Finton Flanagan, owner, request the replacement of a directional lodging sign
for Circle R Campground that was destroyed in a November storm.
The Zoning Ordinance allows the establishment of off-premise lodging signs with which this request is
consistent. The sign will not be allowed to be converted to a non-lodging type of off-premise sign in the
event that Circle R Campground ends its relationship with this particular property, the sign structure would
be required to be removed or a new lodging directional sign be placed over the existing boards.
At its February 7, 2006 meeting the Plan Commission unanimously approved of this request with conditions.
Please refer to the attached report for further information.
GRANT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT / DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW / 1701
FOUNTAIN AVENUE (AUTO SALES/ TOWING / STORAGE)
Lorenz Rangeloff, petitioner/owner requests Council approval of a Conditional Use Permit / Planned
Development Review for property located at 1701 Fountain Avenue. The petitioner intends to continue the
historic uses at the site (i.e. truck trailer parking, auto service) and is requesting the Conditional Use Permit
for used automobile sales and vehicle towing/temporary storage. The CUP/PD approval is required due to
the property’s location in a PD district.
Use of the property for automobile sales and towing is generally consistent with the historic uses of the site
and the Comprehensive Plan’s land use recommendation for the area. Staff has recommended several
conditions to help ensure that the property is kept maintained and free of junked vehicles and parts due to
the property’s highly visible location.
At its February 7, 2006 meeting the Plan Commission unanimously approved of this request with conditions.
Please refer to the attached report for further information.
If you or any Council members have questions on these items, feel free to give me a call.
JRK/vlr
Attachments
February 14, 2006 Council Memo Page 5
City of Oshkosh - Transportation Department
926 Dempsey Trail, Oshkosh, WI 54902 (920) 232-5342 (920)232-5343 fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Richard Wollangk, City Manager
FROM: Mark Huddleston, Transportation Director
DATE: February 8, 2006
SUBJECT: Cabulance Fares
The cost of providing federally mandated ADA paratransit service continues to increase while
federal and state aids remain flat or as in 2005 actually decrease. I strongly believe in this program,
but federal guidelines restrict the amount a system can charge a passenger for this service to twice
the regular cash fare. This restriction applies to curb-to-curb service only and if additional
assistance is provided by the driver, a higher fee may be charged. The Oshkosh Transit System
provides door-through-door service with the Cabulance Program, which is operated by the City Cab
Company. The current Cabulance fare is $1.00 during the Oshkosh Transit System’s operating
hours, and $4.00 after hours.
The Transit Advisory Board is recommending the system increase the $1.00 ADA fare to $2.00 for
service beyond the immediate vicinity of the Cabulance vehicle. The 2006 cost for the system to
provide this service is $15.50 per trip. The passenger covers approximately 6% of the cost of the
trip under the existing fare structure. The Oshkosh Transit System is the only system in Wisconsin
to provide door-through-door service at the mandated rate. The only two systems to provide
service beyond normal scheduled hours are Oshkosh and Appleton. The Oshkosh Transit System
also has the highest ADA rides per capita of any city in the state of Wisconsin including Madison
and Milwaukee. If the system is to provide this level of service, the passengers must increase their
contribution. A $2.00 fare does not seem unreasonable for the level of service the system provides,
and the higher fares should allow the City to continue this service in its present form. A fact sheet
provided at the public hearing is attached.
OSHKOSH TRANSIT SYSTEM FACT SHEET
CABULANCE SERVICE
PROPOSAL
The Cabulance service will charge an additional $1.00 for passenger assistance beyond the immediate
vicinity of the Cabulance vehicle. The vehicles will continue to pull into driveways for pick-ups and dropoffs.
BUDGET
CABULANCE COST
Year Cost Revenue % of Cost Paid by Rider
1991 $43,000 $18,000 42%
2006 $410,000 $34,200 8%
CABULANCE COST PASSENGERS FARES
Year City Cost Per Trip Year Peak Period Fare
1991 $ 5.00 1991 $1.00
2006 $15.50 2006 $1.00
SYSTEMS PROVIDING ADA
ADA FARES EXTRA HOURS PERCENTAGE CERTIFIED
Appleton $ 2.50 Appleton YES Appleton 1.7%
Beloit $ 2.00 Beloit NO Beloit .4%
Eau Claire $ 2.00 Eau Claire NO Eau Claire 1.8%
Fond du Lac $ 1.50 Fond du Lac NO Fond du Lac 1.6%
Green Bay $ 2.50 Green Bay NO Green Bay 1.4%
Janesville $ 2.00 Janesville NO Janesville --
Kenosha $ 2.00 Kenosha NO Kenosha .8%
La Crosse $ 1.70 La Crosse NO La Crosse .7%
Madison $ 3.00 Madison NO Madison 1.2%
Manitowoc $ 3.00 Manitowoc NO Manitowoc 1.5%
Milwaukee $ 3.25 Milwaukee NO Milwaukee 1.8%
Oshkosh $ 1.00 Oshkosh YES Oshkosh 5.5%
Racine $ 2.50 Racine NO Racine .4%
Sheboygan $ 3.00 Sheboygan NO Sheboygan .2%
Stevens Point $ 2.00 Stevens Point NO Stevens Point .9%
Wausau $ 2.00 Wausau NO Wausau 1.0%
LEVEL OF SERVICE
• Oshkosh Transit System is the only system in the state to offer door-through-door service.
• Oshkosh Transit System is the only system in the state that doesn’t require prior day advanced notice.
• Oshkosh Transit System is the only system in the state to provide service 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
February 9, 2006
TO: Richard A. Wollangk, City Manager
FROM: Edward A. Nokes, Director of Finance
RE: Write-off Resolution
I am requesting that our annual resolution to write off old outstanding checks and
receivables be included on the next agenda.
The resolution will have six lists attached detailing the items to be written off.
The first listing is for $1,499.74 worth of checks we have issued, which remains
outstanding. These checks are from 2003 and 2004.
The second list of items to be written off is uncollectible ambulance bills totaling
$35,221.12. In addition to this list, we are writing off, for accounting purposes,
the remaining balance of 2002 billings as recommended by the auditors. This
balance is $113,150.25. Almost all of this balance would have been turned over
to the collection agency at some point. Some go to the agency after three or four
months, others could go later if there are unusual circumstances that could delay
payment.
The third list is for $33,252.40 of general accounts receivable billings, which
remain outstanding and appear to be uncollectible. These are at least a year old or
already determined to be uncollectible.
The final three listings are for $9,342.56, $7,676.73, and $665.84 of water, sewer,
and storm water accounts receivable. These are primarily bankruptcies.
