Oshkosh, WI

City Council Special Meeting - CANCELED

The Oshkosh Common Council will meet to discuss a resolution regarding the hours of operation for specific outdoor refreshment areas. The meeting also includes time for public statements and direction to the City Manager.

• Res 26-459: Resolution to amend hours of operation for the Sawdust District and Downtown Business Improvement District Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORA)

City Council Notice - Joint Workshop with Algoma Township Board

The Oshkosh Common Council and the Town of Algoma Board will hold a joint workshop. They will review findings and recommendations from a fire department study conducted by McMahon Associates.

• Review of joint fire department study by McMahon Associates

Plan Commission Meeting

The Plan Commission will meet to discuss the acquisition of two properties for public improvements. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a sign.

• Recommendation to acquire 1423 & 1431 Rainbow Drive for public improvements
• Public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for a neighborhood sign at 848 Pauls Place

City Council Workshop - Operating Budget

The Oshkosh Common Council will hold a workshop to discuss the City's 2027 Operating Budget. The Council may also enter a closed session to conduct a performance review of the City Manager.

• Discussion of the 2027 Operating Budget
• Possible closed session for City Manager performance review

City Council Workshop - Operating Budget

The Oshkosh Common Council will hold a workshop to discuss the City's 2027 Operating Budget.

• Discussion of the 2027 Operating Budget

City Council Workshop - Operating Budget

The Oshkosh Common Council will hold a workshop to discuss the city's 2027 Operating Budget. The council may also enter a closed session to conduct a performance review of the City Manager.

• Discussion of the 2027 Operating Budget
• Possible closed session for City Manager performance review

City Council Workshop - Operating Budget

The Oshkosh Common Council will hold a workshop to discuss the City's 2027 Operating Budget. No other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of the 2027 Operating Budget

City Council Regular Meeting - REVISED 10 12 26 10:30am

The Common Council will hold a workshop to discuss the City's 2027 Operating Budget. The meeting includes votes on several development projects, infrastructure contracts, and a resolution regarding automated license plate readers.

• Professional services amendment for tertiary treatment and UV disinfection construction (+$247,566.25)
• Change order for Water Filtration Plant ozone equipment installation (+$103,123.00)
• General Development Plan for a new restaurant and outdoor entertainment at 1000 Pioneer Drive
• Resolution prohibiting City use of automated license plate reader technology for criminal investigations without Council authorization
• Application for Bureau of Justice Assistance grant ($20,516)

Plan Commission Meeting

The Oshkosh Plan Commission meets October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall Room 406 to review development proposals and recommend approvals. The regular agenda includes façade changes and a covered patio at 13 Waugoo Avenue, a General Development Plan for a new restaurant and outdoor commercial entertainment at 1000 Pioneer Drive, and a Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for outdoor storage at 3815 Oregon Street (Generac Power Systems). The consent agenda includes the 2027 Capital Improvement Program, a street privilege for a statue west of 224 State Street, and a Wisconsin Public Service easement at 233 North Campbell Road.

• General Development Plan for new restaurant and outdoor commercial entertainment at 1000 Pioneer Drive
• Façade modifications and new covered patio at 13 Waugoo Avenue
• Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for outdoor storage at 3815 Oregon Street (Generac Power Systems)
• Recommend approval of the 2027 Capital Improvement Program
• Street privilege for statue west of 224 State Street in the State Street right-of-way

Board of Public Works

The Oshkosh Board of Public Works is meeting to consider establishing the street width for the reconstruction of Wright Street from Lincoln Avenue to Prospect Avenue. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda.

• Establish street width for reconstruction of Wright Street from Lincoln Avenue to Prospect Avenue

City Council Regular Meeting - REVISED 09 18 26 9:20am

The Oshkosh Common Council will vote on a consent agenda including a $1.06 million wastewater treatment plant HVAC contract, a $297,097 design contract for a city exhibition, and several special event permits. New ordinances would regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids and allow daycare uses in certain zones, plus a zone change for a property at 1222 West South Park Avenue. The council will also consider an affordable housing development agreement with White Label Lofts, LLC and a designated outdoor refreshment area for the Sawdust District. A closed session is scheduled to discuss redevelopment of 114 High Avenue and The Grand Oshkosh.

• Res 26-422: Award $1,062,701 bid to Miron Construction for Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC replacements
• Ord 26-42: Regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids in municipal code
• Res 26-437: Development agreement with White Label Lofts, LLC for affordable housing
• Res 26-440: Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) for Sawdust District
• Res 26-427: $297,097 design contract for Deep Roots, Growing City exhibition

The Common Council passed an ordinance regulating hemp-derived cannabinoids and approved a $2,197,442 development agreement for affordable housing. The Council also established a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) for the Sawdust District using the original requested map. Two liquor license transfers were tabled pending health and fire department inspections.

• Approved ordinance regulating hemp-derived cannabinoids with amended penalties and removed location restrictions (6-0)
• Approved $2,197,442 development agreement with White Label Lofts, LLC for affordable housing (6-0)
• Approved Sawdust District DORA using the original requested map (6-0)
• Denied amendment to adopt original requested hours for Sawdust District DORA (3-3)
• Approved $1,062,701 contract to Miron Construction Co., Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC replacements (6-0)
• Approved $177,500 agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for Nevada Avenue storm water study (6-0)
• Approved zone change to Heavy Industrial with a Planned Development Overlay at 1222 West South Park Avenue (6-0)
• Tabled liquor license transfers for The Warehouse Lounge and Dumpling House until 10/13/2026

City Council Workshop - Capital Improvement Plan (Vehicles and Equipment)

The Oshkosh Common Council will hold a workshop to discuss the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan, focusing specifically on vehicles, equipment, and miscellaneous items. This is a discussion session only; no formal action will be taken at the workshop.

• Workshop on 2027 Capital Improvement Plan for vehicles and equipment
• Meeting at City Hall, Room 404, 215 Church Avenue, Oshkosh, WI

Plan Commission Meeting

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings and reviews regarding several land use items. Discussions include a zone change for a property on West South Park Avenue and potential updates to daycare zoning rules.

• Public hearing for zone change at 1222 West South Park Avenue
• Review of ground sign plans for 1222 West South Park Avenue
• Project review for a building rooftop addition at 500 North Main Street
• Architectural review for new concession and restroom building at 520 Siewert Trail
• Public hearing for text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding daycare uses

Advisory Parks Board Meeting

The Oshkosh Advisory Parks Board is holding a facilities tour instead of a regular meeting, with no action items to be discussed. The tour will review several park projects and conditions, including a restroom/concession building reconstruction and field lights at Menominee Park, boat launch operations at Miller's Bay, a splash pad and pickleball usage at South Park, and trail lights and boardwalk at Rusch Park. No decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Menominee Park Reetz complex: restroom/concession building reconstruction and field lights on north and south fields
• Miller's Bay: boat launch parking and operations discussion
• South Park: splash pad review, pickleball usage, and Shelter #2 and #3 restoration potential
• Rusch Park Trailhead: trail lights, boardwalk, and native areas review

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)

The Oshkosh Common Council approved a temporary one-year moratorium on data centers (Ord 26-38, 7-0) and a nuisance-party ordinance (Ord 26-39, 7-0) that was amended to remove landlord liability. The council also approved a tax incremental district for the White Label Lofts affordable housing project (Res 26-413, 7-0) and extended due diligence and closing dates for the City Center property at 101 Commerce Street and 201 Pearl Avenue (Res 26-418, 6-1). A large consent agenda passed 7-0, including redevelopment of the former Washington School site by First Place Homes, LLC.

• Approved Ord 26-38 creating a temporary moratorium on data centers (7-0)
• Approved Ord 26-39 prohibiting nuisance parties, as amended to remove landlord liability (7-0)
• Approved Ord 26-40 amending purchasing authority sections of the municipal code (7-0)
• Approved Ord 26-41 zone change from HI to HI-PD at 2501 Universal Street (7-0)
• Approved Res 26-413 creating Tax Incremental District No. 45 (White Label Lofts) with a $915,000 pay-as-you-go TIF incentive (7-0)
• Approved Res 26-418 extending due diligence and closing dates for City Center at 101 Commerce Street and 201 Pearl Avenue (6-1, Esslinger no)
• Approved Res 26-379 surrendering the Class A license at 2167 State Road 44 and issuing a Class B license to Wisco Cheese & Cheers LLC (6-1, Mugerauer no)
• Approved consent agenda including Res 26-412 selecting First Place Homes, LLC for the former Washington School site redevelopment (7-0)

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.

The Oshkosh Common Council held a workshop on the 2027 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan, focusing on facilities and infrastructure projects. The council then voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss bargaining strategy for the potential redevelopment or acquisition of property at 101 Commerce Street and 201 Pearl Avenue (City Center). No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for City Center redevelopment discussions (7-0)

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)

The Oshkosh Common Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously (5-0) to enter closed session to discuss bargaining strategy for the potential redevelopment or acquisition of property at 101 Commerce Street and 201 Pearl Avenue, known as City Center. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned immediately after the closed session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for City Center redevelopment discussions (5-0)

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

The Oshkosh Common Council held a special meeting and passed a single resolution. Resolution 26-384, which amends a relocation order for the acquisition of storm sewer easements at 3835 and 3847 Summerset Way, was approved unanimously. The meeting was brief, lasting from 5:00 to 5:05 p.m.

• Approved Res 26-384 amending relocation order for storm sewer easements at 3835 and 3847 Summerset Way (6-0)

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

The Oshkosh Common Council voted 4-3 to keep LifeTV (Channel 2) on the Spectrum lineup, amending the resolution to limit the City's role to maintaining the channel and scheduling approved programming, with content creation transitioned to outside producers. The Council also approved a consent agenda of 30+ routine items, including contracts for storm sewer laterals, lead service line replacements, and nuisance animal trapping. A liquor license application for a restaurant at 2167 State Road 44 was laid over to September 8, 2026, pending answers from the restaurant owner. The Council ratified amendments to the Linde Air land sale agreement (6-1) after staff acknowledged the amendments should have come to Council earlier.

• Approved consent agenda of 30+ routine items (7-0)
• Approved zone change to I-PD for properties at 100-118 High Ave and 115 Algoma Blvd (6-0)
• Approved Xiong Enterprises annexation from Town of Oshkosh, 2875 Jackson St (7-0)
• Approved Naslund annexation from Town of Oshkosh, 2606 Jackson St (7-0)
• Approved liquor license transfer for Oshkosh Gas Station, 708 W. Murdock Ave (7-0)
• Laid over liquor license application for Cheese & Cheers Bistro, 2167 State Road 44 (6-1)
• Amended and approved resolution to keep LifeTV as content-only channel (4-3)
• Ratified Linde Air land sale agreement amendments (6-1)

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)