Appleton

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review a request to add $395,500 to the Community Development Budget. The committee will also review requests for final payments on wastewater and office construction contracts.

• $395,500 budget amendment for North Meadows Investment LTD
• Final payment of $45,567.23 to Rohde Brothers for WWTP sludge piping
• Final payment of $70,206.51 to RJM Construction LLC for community development offices

Utilities Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance to establish special charges and financing for replacing private lead service lines. They will also receive an update regarding a grant agreement amendment for community outreach.

• Ordinance creating Section 20-45 for Private Lead Service Line Replacement Financing
• 1st Amendment to WDNR Grant Agreement for LSLR Community Outreach Grant Program

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission is reviewing three residential development plats for approval. The agenda also covers a proposed land acquisition for a future Northside Fire Station. These items will be discussed and potentially recommended to the Common Council.

• Foxport Extraterritorial Final Plat approval
• Canyon Ridge Preliminary Plat approval
• Stone Ridge Estates West Final Plat approval
• Proposed acquisition of public land for the Northside Fire Station

Community Development Committee

The committee will review a development agreement for a new mixed-use project in Tax Increment Financing District No. 14. They are also considering an option to purchase property near Evergreen Drive and Meade Street for a future northside fire station.

• Development Agreement with Thrivent Financial/North Meadows Investment Ltd. for TID No. 14
• Amendment to reimbursement agreement increasing escrow deposit ceiling to $630,668.75
• Option Agreement for fire station land near Evergreen Drive and Meade Street for $1.00
• Inspection Division Permit Summary Reports for May and June 2026

Safety and Licensing Committee

The committee will consider several options for updating the city's truancy ordinance. They will also review multiple license applications, including alcohol permits for Mile of Music events and renewals for local businesses.

• Review of Resolution #7-R-26 regarding Truancy Ordinance updates
• Class 'B' liquor license for Bocce Bacci LLC at 208 S State St
• Temporary beer licenses for Jim's Place and Fox Valley Vietnam Veterans Association for Mile of Music
• Mobile home park license for Fox Valley Estates at 106 Primrose Lane
• Pet store license renewal for Pet Supplies Plus at 702 W Northland Ave

Board of Health

The Appleton Board of Health will review and act on Resolution 8-R-26, which establishes a process for collecting data on excessive vehicular noise. The meeting also includes routine administrative items like approving prior minutes and hearing public comments. No major policy shifts or budget changes are scheduled.

• Resolution 8-R-26: Excessive vehicular noise data collection protocol
• Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 Board of Health meeting
• Public hearing and comment period for residents

Safety and Licensing Committee

The committee is reviewing a resolution and related response concerning the collection of data on excessive vehicle noise. This special meeting focuses on addressing noise-related enforcement or monitoring efforts.

• Resolution #8-R-26: Excessive Vehicular Noise Data Collection

Library Board

The Appleton Public Library Board will review and vote on several updated internal policies, including space use, safety, art, and community information rules. The board will also approve a revised fee schedule for library event rentals and conduct a mid-year performance review of the library director. A closed session will address personnel matters.

• Revised library event rental fee schedule
• Updated library space use and safety policies
• New art, piano, and community information posting policies
• Mid-year performance review of the library director

Appleton Public Arts Committee

This meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The scheduled agenda included the potential installation of a peace pole at Ellen Kort Peace Park and the election of a new Vice Chair.

• Installation of a peace pole in Ellen Kort Peace Park on W. Water Street
• Election of Vice Chair

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will review a permit request to serve alcohol at a local community celebration. Members will hold a public hearing before voting on a temporary Class B beer license for American Legion Post 38. The proposed event is scheduled for July 3, 2026, at Veterans Memorial Park.

• Temporary Class B beer license application for American Legion Post 38
• Public hearing on the permit for the July 3 Fourth of July celebration at Veterans Memorial Park (1620 E Witzke Blvd)

The committee approved a Temporary Class B Beer License for American Legion Post 38 to serve beer at Veterans Memorial Park on July 3, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a 4th of July celebration. The motion passed 4-0 with one member excused.

• Approved Temporary Class B Beer License for American Legion Post 38 (4-0)

Safety and Licensing Committee

The committee will vote on resolutions to cease the use of Flock ALPR cameras and establish new oversight standards. They will also review options for updating the city's truancy ordinance and consider several temporary liquor license applications.

• Resolution #4-R-26: Revocation and cessation of Flock camera use
• Resolution #9-R-26: Oversight standards for automated license plate readers (ALPR)
• Resolution #7-R-26: Reviewing options for the Truancy Ordinance
• Temporary liquor license for Riverside Bar & Grill (Mile of Music event)
• Temporary liquor license for Fox River House (Mile of Music event)

The committee recommended approval of the Flock Termination Final Recommendation (4-0) and Resolution #9-R-26 establishing public oversight for ALPR and mass surveillance technologies (4-0). A resolution to immediately revoke Flock cameras was received and filed (3-1), taking no further action. The truancy ordinance resolution was held until July 8. Several alcohol, tobacco, and vaping license renewals and temporary premises amendments were approved.

• Recommended ending Flock camera use (4-0)
• Approved ALPR/mass surveillance oversight resolution (4-0)
• Received and filed resolution to revoke Flock cameras (3-1)
• Held truancy ordinance resolution until July 8 (4-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 late cigarette/tobacco/vaping license renewals
• Approved temporary premises amendments for Riverside Bar & Grill, Fox River House, and Emmett's Bar and Grill for Mile of Music
• Approved temporary Class B beer license for Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis Club (July 19 event)

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The commission will review monthly ridership data and income statements for May 2026. The primary action item involves an award recommendation for wireless equipment and a data plan.

• Award Recommendation for Wireless Equipment and Data Plan
• Approval of May 2026 payments
• May 2026 Income Statement review
• May 2026 Ridership Report review

The Fox Cities Transit Commission approved the May 2026 payment report and recommended the award for a wireless equipment and data plan. The commission also reviewed the May financial and ridership reports.

• Approved May 2026 payment report (Voice Vote)
• Recommended approval of Wireless Equipment and Data Plan award (Voice Vote)
• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will consider approving a concept plan for a Veterans Memorial, approve a request from U.S. Venture to hold a special event, and approve a request from Mile of Music to extend alcohol sales. They will also receive updates on sustainability and Bird City recognition.

• Approve Veterans Memorial Concept Plan
• Approve U.S. Venture private special event request
• Approve Mile of Music extension of alcohol sales for Mile 13
• Receive minutes from Sustainability Advisory Panel
• Receive 2026 Bird City designation update

The committee approved three action items: the Veterans Memorial Concept Plan, an alcohol sales extension for Mile of Music, and a private special event permit for U.S. Venture. Previous meeting minutes were also approved. All motions passed 4-0 with one member excused.

• Approved U.S. Venture private special event (4-0)
• Approved Mile of Music request to extend alcohol sales (4-0)
• Approved Veterans Memorial Concept Plan (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 8, 2026 meeting (4-0)

Finance Committee

The committee will review a $404,250 DNR loan for private lead service line replacements. They are also considering a contract for police department exterior caulking and a bid rejection for a storm sewer project.

• Award $212,790 to Masonry Restoration, Inc. for 2026 PD Exterior Caulking Project
• Reject $347,720 bid from Carl Bowers & Sons Construction Co., Inc. for Unit J-26 Mini Storm Sewer project
• Accept $404,250 DNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program award for lead service line replacement
• Approve 2026 Budget amendment for DPW Engineering to record DNR loan revenue
• Final payment request of $123,433.28 for W-25 Sewer & Water Reconstruction No. 2

The Finance Committee recommended approval of a $404,250 Safe Drinking Water Loan Program loan with 50% principal forgiveness to replace private lead service lines. They also recommended approving the related budget amendment and resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the agreement. Additionally, they recommended awarding a $212,790 caulking contract for the police department and rejecting a $347,720 storm sewer bid.

• Recommended approving $212,790 PD caulking contract (3-0)
• Recommended rejecting $347,720 storm sewer bid (3-0)
• Recommended accepting $404,250 SDWLP loan for lead line replacement (3-0)
• Recommended approving budget amendment for lead line replacement (3-0)
• Recommended adopting resolution for loan agreement (3-0)

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will hold a design hearing for the 2028 Paving Reconstruction Project on Franklin Street from Division Street to Drew Street. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes public appearances and informational items.

• Design hearing for Franklin Street paving reconstruction (Division Street to Drew Street)

The committee held a design hearing for the 2028 Paving Reconstruction Project on Franklin Street. No substantive votes or policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider approving a new management agreement for the Fox Cities Exhibition Center, several street occupancy permits for downtown amenities, alcohol license renewals and new licenses, a truancy ordinance resolution, and multiple capital project contracts and budget transfers. Items include a $350,000 transfer for the library solar project, a $141,720 purchase of trailers for a temporary transit center, and a $546,000 sewer and water main reconstruction contract.

• Approval of Driscoll Street paving reconstruction design from Prospect Avenue to railroad tracks (with resident petitions on street narrowing and sidewalks)
• New Fox Cities Exhibition Center management agreement with Appleton Hotel Holdings, LLC
• Budget transfer of $350,000 from Library Inflation Reduction Act proceeds to library solar project
• Purchase of office and restroom trailers for temporary Transit Center site from Elk Creek Trailers for $141,720
• Award of Z-26 Sewer & Water Main Reconstruction to Kruczek Construction for $546,000

After amendments, the council approved the design for the 2028 paving reconstruction of Driscoll Street, maintaining current street width and parking (9-5). It also approved a $425,000 COPS Technology and Equipment Grant (12-2), referred a truancy ordinance review back to committee, and held a mowing reduction resolution for further study.

• Approved Driscoll Street reconstruction design maintaining current width and parking (9-5)
• Approved $425k COPS Technology and Equipment Grant (12-2)
• Referred truancy ordinance review back to Safety and Licensing Committee
• Held mowing reduction resolution until advisory panel presents recommendation
• Approved late cigarette/tobacco/vaping license renewals (Batch 2)
• Approved several alcohol license applications and amendments
• Approved permanent street occupancy permits for ADI lights, pet station, ANBA banners, Mission Church encroachment, Beatnik Betty’s mannequins
• Denied operator license for Ryan Toppins

Appleton Redevelopment Authority

The Appleton Redevelopment Authority will discuss a next steps presentation for ongoing redevelopment efforts. They will also consider reappointments to the Exhibition Center Advisory Committee and elect officers for the year.

• Reappointments to the ARA Exhibition Center Advisory Committee
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Next Steps presentation on redevelopment
• Resignation of Jerry Fisher from the Authority
• Setting of meeting date and time

The Authority approved reappointments to the ARA Exhibition Center Advisory Committee (5-0). They also elected Carpenter as Chair and Downs as Vice Chair. The meeting date and time remain the third Wednesday at 8:30 a.m., and Director Kara Homan was designated as the contact person.

• Approved ARA minutes from 12-17-25 (5-0)
• Approved reappointments to ARA Exhibition Center Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Elected Carpenter as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Downs as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Set meeting date/time: 3rd Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. (unanimous consent)
• Designated Director Kara Homan as contact person (unanimous consent)

Library Board

The Appleton Library Board will vote on a June 2026 budget amendment that includes a grant from the Friends of the Library. They will also approve the May 2026 bill register. Updates will be given on library recruitment, strategic planning, the solar project, and summer programs.

• Approval of May 2026 bill register
• Approval of June 2026 budget amendment with Friends grant
• Library recruitment status report
• Update on library solar project with budget transfer
• First quarter 2026 statistics and Friends grant program summaries

The board voted 9-0 to approve the consent agenda, which included the May 2026 bill register and a June 2026 budget amendment. All other items were informational or procedural.

• Approved May 2026 minutes (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda (9-0)
• Approved May 2026 bill register
• Approved June 2026 budget amendment

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will review a truancy ordinance resolution, consider applying for a $425,000 COPS Technology and Equipment Grant, and decide on numerous alcohol, tobacco, and vaping license renewals and applications. They will also hear operator license requests and informational reports from city departments.

• Consider $425,000 COPS Technology and Equipment Grant application
• Review options for truancy ordinance (Resolution #7-R-26)
• Operator license for Ryan Toppins
• Class B Beer/Liquor license for 4 Schmidts and Giggles Bar and Grill at 2709 E Newberry St
• Temporary premises amendment for Wooden Nickel Sports Bar during Mile of Music (July 30-Aug 2)

The Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval of Resolution #7-R-26 to review options for a truancy ordinance, with a 3-1 vote (Fenton dissenting). They also recommended denial of operator license for Ryan Toppins and approval of a $425,000 COPS grant application. Various alcohol and tobacco license renewals and new licenses were recommended for approval.

• Recommended denial of operator license for Ryan Toppins (4-0)
• Recommended approval of truancy ordinance review resolution (3-1)
• Recommended approval of $425,000 COPS grant application (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 2026-2027 late-late alcohol license renewals (4-0)
• Recommended approval of balance of action items including multiple liquor license applications

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee will decide on a contract amendment for the Lindbergh Standpipe Recoating Project, decreasing the amount from $51,465 to $7,343 with Dixon Engineering. They will also consider approving the 2025 electronic Compliance Maintenance Annual Report and a resolution accepting it, after the city received a 4.0 GPA. The meeting includes public hearing and approval of past minutes, then adjourns.

• Contract Amendment #1 for Lindbergh Standpipe Recoating Project: decrease to $7,343 from $51,465
• Approval of 2025 eCMAR report and resolution for Common Council acceptance
• Public hearing (topic not specified)
• Approval of May 12, 2026 meeting minutes

The Utilities Committee recommended approval of Contract Amendment #1 for the Lindbergh Standpipe Recoating Project, reducing the contract amount from $51,465 to $7,343. They also recommended approval of the 2025 Electronic Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (eCMAR) and a supporting resolution. Both actions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved Contract Amendment #1 for Lindbergh Standpipe Recoating (decrease to $7,343) (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2025 eCMAR and resolution (5-0)
• Approved May 12, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

CEA Review Committee

The CEA Review Committee is reviewing vehicle and equipment plans for Appleton's city fleet. Action items include seasonal vehicle requests for 2026, the 2027 equipment replacement plan, and a request to upgrade a Ford Transit van for the Appleton Police Department's Community Service unit. The committee will also review 2025 and 2026 equipment purchase logs as informational items.

• 2026 Seasonal Vehicle Requests (item 26-0764)
• 2027 Equipment Replacement Plan (item 26-0765)
• Request to upgrade Community Service Ford Transit Van for APD (item 26-0766)
• 2025 and 2026 Equipment Purchase Logs for review (items 26-0767, 26-0768)

The committee approved three action items unanimously: the 2026 Seasonal Vehicle Requests, the 2027 Equipment Replacement Plan, and a request to upgrade a Community Service Ford Transit Van for the Appleton Police Department. All motions passed 4-0. Minutes from the previous meeting were also approved.

• Approved 2026 Seasonal Vehicle Requests (4-0)
• Approved 2027 Equipment Replacement Plan (4-0)
• Approved upgrade of APD Community Service Ford Transit Van (4-0)
• Approved minutes from March 10, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will vote on a resolution to advance a data-informed mowing reduction strategy, which was previously amended and held. They will also review revenue and expense reports for Reid Golf Course for May 2026.

• Resolution #2-R-26 supporting vegetation analysis and mowing reduction strategy
• Previous amendment to the resolution approved 4-0 on May 11, 2026
• Reid Golf Course May 2026 revenue and expense report

The Parks and Recreation Committee recommended approval of Resolution #2-R-26, which supports a vegetation analysis and data-informed mowing reduction strategy. The vote was 4-1, with Chair Van Zeeland opposing. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Recommended approval of Resolution #2-R-26 (Vegetation Analysis & Mowing Reduction Strategy) (4-1)
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2026 meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The committee is considering several large-scale expenditures including budget transfers for a library solar project and multiple wastewater treatment plant upgrades. Action items also include office renovations at City Hall, transit center equipment purchases, and new management agreements.

• Budget transfer of $350,000 to increase Library solar project budget to $700,000
• $141,720 purchase of office and restroom trailers for the temporary Transit Center
• Sole source contract for City Hall 6th Floor Office Renovation up to $144,448.50
• Awarding a $566,000 contract for Sewer & Water Main Reconstruction to Kruczek Construction
• Multiple change orders for various Appleton Wastewater Treatment Plant projects

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended approval of a $350,000 budget transfer from Library Inflation Reduction Act proceeds to the Library solar project, increasing its total to $700,000. They also recommended approval of several other items including purchases, contracts, change orders, and a loan application, all by 5-0 votes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Recommended $350K budget transfer for library solar project (5-0)
• Recommended purchase of office and restroom trailers for transit center ($141,720)
• Recommended sole source contract for City Hall 6th floor renovation design ($144,448.50)
• Recommended change order #1 for sewer/water construction ($13,510.50 increase)
• Recommended change order #1 for parking ramp repairs ($181,000 increase)
• Recommended new Fox Cities Exhibition Center management agreement (5-0)
• Recommended sole source contract for anaerobic digester cleaning ($188,832)
• Recommended applying for Safe Drinking Water Loan and reimbursement resolution

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will review the 2028 paving reconstruction design for Driscoll Street, including petitions for street narrowing and sidewalks. The committee will also act on six street occupancy permit requests from businesses and organizations seeking to place lighting, decorations, pet waste stations, mannequins, and building encroachments in public rights-of-way.

• Driscoll Street reconstruction design from Prospect Avenue to railroad tracks, with petitions for street narrowing and sidewalks
• Permanent street occupancy permit for ADI Edison Lights in 200W block of Johnston Street Alley
• Permanent street occupancy permit and MOU for ADI Pet Waste Station on College Avenue
• Permanent street occupancy permit for The Mission Church building encroachment of ~0.9 feet at 314 N. Appleton Street
• Long-term temporary permit for Beatnik Betty's display mannequins on College Avenue through March 31, 2027

The committee recommended approval (3-2) of the 2028 paving reconstruction design for Driscoll Street from Prospect Avenue to the railroad tracks. It also unanimously approved several street occupancy permits for lighting, banners, pet waste stations, and a building encroachment.

• Approved Driscoll Street paving reconstruction design (3-2)
• Approved permanent street occupancy permit for ADI Edison Lights in Johnston Street alley (5-0)
• Approved long-term temporary street occupancy permit for ADI tree planter uplighting on College Avenue (5-0)
• Approved permanent street occupancy permit and MOU for ADI pet waste station on College Avenue (5-0)
• Approved permanent street occupancy permit for ANBA light pole banners and seasonal decorations (5-0)
• Approved permanent street occupancy permit for The Mission Church building encroachment at 314 N. Appleton Street (5-0)
• Approved long-term temporary street occupancy permit for Beatnik Betty’s display mannequins on College Avenue (5-0)