Oshkosh, WI

City Council Regular Meeting

The Oshkosh Common Council will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2026, with a pre-meeting orientation on the police department's HOME Base and a proposed emergency operations center. The Council will vote on a consent agenda covering routine items, several new ordinances, and resolutions, including the creation of a new tax incremental district. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the potential redevelopment or acquisition of the City Center properties at 101 Commerce Street and 201 Pearl Avenue.

• Res 26-413: Create Tax Incremental District No. 45 (White Label Lofts)
• Ord 26-38: Temporary moratorium on data centers
• Res 26-412: Select First Place Homes, LLC for redevelopment of former Washington School Site
• Res 26-398: Purchase water pitchers/filters for LSLR program from Culligan ($41,299.75)
• Res 26-418: Extend due diligence/closing dates for City Center properties (101 Commerce St, 201 Pearl Ave)

City Council Orientation - Police

The Oshkosh Common Council will hold a workshop orientation session on the Oshkosh Police Department. The session includes an update on the downtown Homelessness Outreach and Mental Empowerment (HOME) Base and a discussion of the proposed emergency operations center. No formal action is scheduled; it is an informational meeting.

• Update on OPD's downtown Homelessness Outreach and Mental Empowerment (HOME) Base
• Discussion of proposed emergency operations center

City Council Workshop (Facilities/Infrastructure CIP) and Special Meeting

The Oshkosh Common Council will hold a workshop on facilities and infrastructure projects in the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan, followed by a closed session to discuss bargaining strategy for the potential redevelopment or acquisition of the City Center properties at 101 Commerce Street and 201 Pearl Avenue. No formal action is expected during the workshop; the closed session is authorized under Wisconsin open meetings law for competitive bargaining reasons.

• Workshop on 2027 Capital Improvement Plan facilities and infrastructure projects
• Closed session on potential redevelopment/acquisition of 101 Commerce Street and 201 Pearl Avenue (City Center)
• Meeting at City Hall, Room 404, 215 Church Avenue, 5:00 p.m.

City Council Notice - Kope Ave Neighborhood Meeting

The Oshkosh Common Council may observe and/or participate in a neighborhood meeting about options for potential maintenance and/or paving of the private road Kope Avenue. No formal action will be taken by the Council at this meeting; it is for gathering information and neighborhood discussion.

• Discussion of potential maintenance and/or paving of private road Kope Avenue
• Neighborhood meeting held at Winnebago County Sheriff's Office, Rick Meyer Room, 4311 Jackson Street
• Possible quorum of other governmental bodies may attend for information gathering only

Plan Commission Meeting

The Oshkosh Plan Commission will hold public hearings and review zoning changes at its August 25, 2026 meeting. Items include a zone change for 2501 Universal Street and text amendments for a data center moratorium. The meeting will also discuss a new ground signage plan for the same property.

• Zone change from Heavy Industrial (HI) to HI with Planned Development Overlay (HI-PD) for 2501 Universal Street
• Public hearing on Text Amendments to Zoning Ordinance for data center moratorium
• Review of General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan for new ground signage at 2501 Universal Street

City Council Special Meeting

The Oshkosh Common Council is holding a special meeting that consists almost entirely of a closed session to discuss bargaining strategy for the potential redevelopment or acquisition of the City Center property at 101 Commerce Street and 201 Pearl Avenue. The only public actions are the call to order, roll call, invocation, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) to discuss bargaining options, strategy, parameters, and terms for potential redevelopment/acquisition of 101 Commerce Street and 201 Pearl Avenue (City Center)

City Council Special Meeting

The Oshkosh Common Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: a resolution to amend a relocation order for acquiring storm sewer easements at 3835 and 3847 Summerset Way. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as roll call, invocation, and pledge of allegiance.

• Resolution 26-384: Amend relocation order for storm sewer easement acquisition at 3835 and 3847 Summerset Way

Advisory Parks Board Meeting

The Oshkosh Advisory Parks Board meets to approve past meeting minutes, discuss ongoing park projects, and review upcoming events and programs. No major decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Approval of June 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Follow-up on City of Oshkosh/Public Works Organizational Chart
• Presentation on 'Fish Sticks' in Miller’s Bay
• Review of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) items
• Progress report on Menominee Park Reetz Restroom and Concession Building

City Council Orientation - Cultural & Enrichment Services - REVISED

The Oshkosh Common Council will hold an orientation session regarding the Cultural & Enrichment Services Department. This session covers the Library, Museum, Park Events & Services, and Seniors Center.

• Orientation on Cultural & Enrichment Services Department (Library, Museum, Park Events & Services, and Seniors Center)

City Council Regular Meeting - REVISED 08 03 26 2:35pm

The Oshkosh Common Council will vote on several public works contracts, including lead service line replacements and street reconstruction. The body will also consider two annexations and a zone change for properties on High Avenue and Algoma Boulevard.

• Contract for private lead service line replacements in Census Tracts 4, 7, and 12 for $1,674,641.52
• Engineering services for Bowen Street reconstruction from East Parkway Avenue to Sterling Avenue for $950,000.00
• Three-year agreement for nuisance animal/rodent trapping for storm water management for $484,372.00
• Zone change to Institutional with a Planned Development Overlay for 100, 114, 118 High Avenue and 115 Algoma Boulevard
• Annexations of 2875 Jackson Street and 2606 Jackson Street from the Town of Oshkosh

City Council Orientation - Clerk & Administrative Support

The Oshkosh Common Council will participate in an orientation session about City Clerk and administrative support functions, including Human Resources, Information Technology, and Finance. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

Plan Commission Meeting

The Oshkosh Plan Commission will review and make recommendations on several items, including creation of Tax Increment Financing District No. 45 for the White Label Lofts project, a zone change to Institutional Planned Development overlay for properties on High Avenue and Algoma Boulevard, two annexation petitions from the Town of Oshkosh, and an amendment to a Specific Implementation Plan for outdoor storage. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as an alley right-of-way dedication, easement acceptance, and bridge easements.

• Public hearing on creation of Tax Increment Financing District No. 45 White Label Lofts, including boundaries and project plan
• Zone change from Institutional and Central Mixed Use to Institutional with Planned Development Overlay for 100, 114, 118 High Avenue and 115 Algoma Boulevard
• Direct annexation petition for 2606 Jackson Street (Naslund Annexation) from Town of Oshkosh
• Direct annexation petition for 2875 Jackson Street (Xiong Enterprises Annexation) from Town of Oshkosh
• Specific Implementation Plan amendment for outdoor storage area expansion at 2750 Vinland Street

City Council Orientation - Engineering & Utilities

The Oshkosh Common Council will participate in an orientation session regarding the Engineering & Utilities Department. This is a workshop for information gathering; no official actions will be taken.

• Orientation session regarding the Engineering & Utilities Department

City Council Regular Meeting

The Oshkosh Common Council will consider a resolution to temporarily halt new data center development while studying the issue and collaborating with Winnebago County. The council also has a large consent agenda including land sales, street contracts, and bond issuance. New ordinances address traffic and parking changes. Several liquor license transfers and special events are also on the table.

• Resolution to impose temporary moratorium on new data center development (Res 26-350)
• Sale of Southwest Industrial Park land to Novotny Four, LLC for $40,820 (Res 26-313)
• Award of $964,483 contract for Progress Drive extension to Vinton Construction (Res 26-316)
• Authorization of up to $36.7M in sewer revenue bonds (Res 26-325)
• Approval of design services for Fire Station 15 renovation at $554,100 (Res 26-328)

The Oshkosh Common Council approved a resolution directing staff to prepare a zoning text amendment creating a temporary 12-month moratorium on new data center development, study the matter, and collaborate with Winnebago County and the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. A resolution to discontinue LifeTV (Channel 2) on the Spectrum lineup failed in a 3-3 vote, but the Council then approved an amendment to continue LifeTV as a content distribution platform only, with content creation transitioned to outside producers. The Council also approved a consent agenda of 40+ items, including a $36.7M sewer bond issuance, a $964,483 Progress Drive extension contract, and several liquor license transfers.

• Approved data center moratorium resolution (5-0, with amendment to include East Central Wisconsin RPC)
• Failed to discontinue LifeTV Channel 2 (3-3)
• Amended LifeTV resolution to continue channel as content distribution platform only (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda of 40+ items (6-0)
• Approved $36,698,476 sewer system revenue bonds, Series 2026 (6-0)
• Awarded $964,483.07 Progress Drive extension contract to Vinton Construction (6-0)
• Approved 4 liquor license transfers/renewals (6-0)
• Approved $330,000 WisTRAIN grant application (6-0)

Plan Commission Meeting

The Plan Commission will meet to review and make a recommendation regarding a General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan amendment. The proposed changes concern a bar and patio area at 582 North Main Street.

• Recommendation on General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan amendments for a bar and patio area at 582 North Main Street

City Council Special Meeting

The Oshkosh Common Council will vote on the purchase of two properties on High Avenue and several professional service contracts. The meeting includes workshops on sanitation schedules and closed sessions regarding labor agreements and property redevelopment.

• Purchase of 114 High Avenue for $809,900.00
• Purchase of 118 High Avenue for $48,600.00
• Professional services agreement with The Boldt Company for $108,000.00
• Professional services agreement with Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc. for $81,150.00
• Application to install a solar photovoltaic system via the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

The Oshkosh Common Council approved the purchase of two properties on High Avenue, 118 High Avenue for $48,600 and 114 High Avenue for $809,900, both contiguous to a City public parking lot and near The Grand Oshkosh Opera House. The council also approved amendments to the 114 High Avenue purchase agreement, including reducing relocation costs to $166,275 with a $200,000 cap, moving the closing date to September 18, 2026, and adding a $50,000 liability limit. In other action, the council denied a Class "B" beer license for Cheese & Cheers Bistro, approved a license transfer to Vibe, renewed all city beer/liquor licenses, and approved professional services agreements for the Oshkosh City Center design validation and environmental due diligence.

• Approved purchase of 118 High Avenue for $48,600 (Res 26-308).
• Approved purchase of 114 High Avenue for $809,900 (Res 26-309).
• Approved amendments to the 114 High Avenue purchase agreement, including a $166,275 relocation cost, a $200,000 cap, a September 18, 2026 closing date, and a $50,000 liability limit.
• Denied Class "B" Beer license for Wisco Cheese & Cheers LLC d/b/a Cheese & Cheers Bistro (Res 26-303).
• Approved license surrender and issuance to Positive LLC d/b/a Vibe at 539 High Avenue (Res 26-304).
• Approved renewal of all City of Oshkosh beer/liquor licenses for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (Res 26-305).
• Approved $108,000 professional services agreement with The Boldt Company for Oshkosh City Center design validation (Res 26-306).
• Approved $81,150 professional services agreement with Ramboll for environmental due diligence (Res 26-307).

City Council Notice - WWTP Groundbreaking

The Oshkosh Common Council may observe or participate in a groundbreaking celebration for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The event is scheduled for June 24, 2026, at 223 N. Campbell Road.

• Groundbreaking celebration for Waste Water Treatment Plant at 223 N. Campbell Road

Plan Commission Special Meeting

The Plan Commission will meet to review and make a recommendation regarding the acquisition of a specific property. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting.

• Recommendation on acquisition of property at 118 High Avenue (Kings Laundry/Gunderson)

City Council Workshop - Budget and CIP

The Oshkosh Common Council will hold a workshop to receive an introduction to the 2027 budget and a status update. No formal decisions will be made; the session is for discussion and information gathering.

• Introduction to the 2027 budget and status update

City Council Regular Meeting - REVISED (6/15 10:45am)

The Common Council will hold public hearings on special assessments for several street and sewer projects. The body is also considering a land sale in the Aviation Industrial Park and various city contracts.

• Sale of Aviation Industrial Park land to Volare Hangers at Oshkosh, LLC for $967,400
• Public hearings for special assessments on Scott Ave, Ohio St, Josslyn St, Clairville Rd, and Fernau Ave
• Contract for zoning code rewrite with SRF Consulting Group for $122,540
• Audio Visual upgrades for the Oshkosh Convention Center for $249,996.19
• Ordinance to prohibit alcohol possession and consumption in Opera House Square Park and William Waters Plaza Park

The Oshkosh Common Council approved the sale of Aviation Industrial Park land to Volare Hangers at Oshkosh, LLC for $967,400, and passed an ordinance prohibiting alcohol in Opera House Square Park and William Waters Plaza Park. The Council also approved final resolutions for special assessments for multiple street and utility improvement contracts, a zoning code rewrite agreement, and authorized an offer to purchase 118 High Avenue. A request for a liquor license agent change at A Crossroads Chance failed.

• Approved sale of Aviation Industrial Park land to Volare Hangers at Oshkosh, LLC for $967,400.
• Approved ordinance to prohibit alcohol possession and consumption in Opera House Square Park and William Waters Plaza Park.
• Approved final special assessment resolutions for Contracts 26-02, 26-03, 26-04, 26-07, and 24-05 for street and utility work.
• Approved professional service agreement with SRF Consulting Group for a zoning code rewrite ($122,540).
• Authorized City staff to prepare an offer to purchase 118 High Avenue.
• Approved the 2026 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and a related budget amendment.
• Approved the renewal of City of Oshkosh beer/liquor licenses for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.
• Failed to approve a Class 'B' Beer/Liquor Agent Change for A Crossroads Chance (2-3 vote).

City Council Workshop - Communications & Engagement Update

The Oshkosh Common Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Oshkosh Media transition and receive an update from the Communications & Engagement Division. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an informational session.

• Workshop on Oshkosh Media transition
• Communications & Engagement Division update

Advisory Parks Board Meeting

The Oshkosh Advisory Parks Board will meet to approve previous minutes, discuss public works operations, and consider a recommendation to prohibit alcohol in Opera House Square Park and William Waters Plaza Park. The board will also vote on reappointing Steve Herman to a two-year term.

• Reappoint Steve Herman to Advisory Parks Board (2026-2028)
• Recommend prohibition of alcohol in Opera House Square Park and William Waters Plaza Park
• Review of Park Projects including Lakeshore Park Historic Sign Updates and Rusch Park Trail Lighting
• Public Works Operations review presented by Ryan Lemke
• South Park Food Truck Friday scheduled for June 12th

Plan Commission Meeting

The Plan Commission will review and make a recommendation on a General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan for outdoor storage at 4325 South Washburn Street. They will also consider consultant selection for the Municipal Zoning Code rewrite. The meeting includes election of officers and approval of prior minutes.

• Review and recommendation on General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan for outdoor storage at 4325 South Washburn Street
• Review and recommendation on consultant selection for Municipal Zoning Code rewrite
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026

City Council Workshop /Orientation - Fire/EMS

The Oshkosh Common Council will participate in a workshop and orientation session. The discussion will cover the Fire Department, emergency medical services (EMS), emergency government, and the fire study.

• Orientation on Fire Department and EMS
• Discussion regarding emergency government
• Review of the fire study

City Council Workshop - Public Works Ops

The Oshkosh Common Council will hold a workshop to discuss the city's snow plowing policy. The meeting will also include updates regarding the Sanitation Division.

• Discussion of City snow plowing policy
• Sanitation Division updates

City Council Regular Meeting

The Oshkosh Common Council will consider the purchase of the City Center property (101 Commerce Street and 201 Pearl Avenue) and will go into closed session to discuss bargaining strategy. Other items include a comprehensive land use map amendment for 2236 Clairville Road, approval of change orders and contracts, and numerous special event permits. The consent agenda contains 31 routine items including financial reports and appointments.

• Authorize purchase of City Center (101 Commerce St, 201 Pearl Ave) – closed session to discuss bargaining
• Comprehensive land use map amendment for 2236 Clairville Road from Mixed-Use to Industrial (Quality Paint and Coatings)
• Approve change order no. 01 for Transit Technologies ($52,738.84) and amendment with Strand Associates for Fernau Ave extension (+$80,000 design, +$25,000 construction)
• Approve sale of Southwest Industrial Park land to FKP Properties, LLC ($69,500)
• Approve conditional use permit for new apartments at 913 and 923 South Main Street

The Common Council approved Resolution 26-261 authorizing the purchase of the City Center property (101 Commerce Street and 201 Pearl Avenue) for $12.5 million, with a 7-0 vote after closed session. The approval starts a due diligence period through September 30th, with an option to extend to December 30th, and includes a refundable earnest money deposit of $225,000. The Council also approved the consent agenda (7-0) minus Resolution 26-259, which was laid over to June 16th, and approved a land use map amendment and a funding agreement with Greater Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc.

• Approved $12.5M City Center property purchase, starting due diligence (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items except 26-259 (7-0)
• Laid over beer/liquor agent change for A Crossroads Chance to June 16 (6-1)
• Approved land use map amendment to Industrial for 2236 Clairville Road (7-0)
• Approved $71,200 agreement amendment with Greater Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods (7-0)
• Approved $52,738.84 change order for GO Transit visual stop information
• Approved sale of Southwest Industrial Park land to FKP Properties for $69,500
• Approved conditional use permit for new apartments at 913 and 923 South Main Street

City Council Notice - Menominee Park Train Ribbon Cutting

The Oshkosh Common Council may observe or participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Menominee Park Train. The train was donated by the WHW Oshkosh B'Gosh Family Fund via the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation.

• Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Train Depot, 520 Siewert Trail

Board of Review Meetings

The Board of Review will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The body will inspect assessment rolls and hear objections filed by property owners.

• Election of Board of Review Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Reaffirmation of Municipal Code Section 2-34(C)(1) regarding confidentiality of income and expense information
• Inspection of Assessment Rolls
• Hearing of property owner objections to assessments

Plan Commission Meeting - Revised

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding new apartments on South Main Street and a land use map amendment for Quality Paint and Coatings. The body will also review property acquisitions and the 2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program.

• Conditional Use Permit for new apartments at 913 and 923 South Main Street
• Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map Amendment from Mixed Use to Industrial at 2236 Clairville Road
• Right-of-way dedication for Oregon Street Bridge approach at 250 and 136 West 6th Avenue
• Property acquisition reviews for 114 High Avenue and 201 Pearl Avenue/101 Commerce Street
• Public Hearing for 2026 Annual Action Plan Community Development Block Grant Program

City Council Workshop - Orientation (Budget/Funding; City Atty)

The Oshkosh Common Council will participate in a workshop orientation session. The meeting will cover budget and funding as well as the City Attorney's office.

• Orientation on budget and funding
• Orientation on the City Attorney's office

City Council Notice - OPD Tribute

The Oshkosh Common Council may observe or participate in a tribute to law enforcement for National Police Week. The event is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 1:00pm.

• Law Enforcement Memorial Tribute Ceremony at 420 Jackson St

City Council Workshop - Orientation (Development & Housing)

The Oshkosh Common Council will participate in a workshop for an orientation session. The session is focused on development and housing.

• Orientation session on development and housing