Appleton, WI

Fox Cities Transit Commission

The Fox Cities Transit Commission is meeting to decide on several action items, including whether to reject bids for the Whitman Ave. Phase 2 construction project and whether to award a contract for temporary transit center site work. The commission will also consider route modifications and approve payments for June and July 2026. Information items include financial, ridership, and key performance indicator reports.

• Decline bids for Whitman Ave. Phase 2 Construction
• Authorization to award contract for Temporary Transit Center Site Work Project
• Approval of Route Modifications
• Approval of Payments (June and July 2026)
• Financial, ridership, and quarterly KPI reports

Board of Health

The City of Appleton Board of Health holds a special meeting to approve previous minutes and take action on a resolution regarding excessive vehicular noise data collection. The agenda also includes information items on health department newsletters, a dangerous animal declaration, and new noise variances.

• Resolution #8-R-26: Excessive Vehicular Noise Data Collection
• Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting
• Information item: Dangerous Animal Declaration for 'Simba'
• Information item: New Noise Variances approved on August 17, 2026
• Information item: Health Department Newsletters for June, July, and August 2026

Common Council

The Appleton Common Council will vote on several items recommended by committees, including the annexation of 1.3658 acres at 1893 W. Spencer Street from the Town of Grand Chute, approval of the Wilden Portfolio Park Final Plat (Thrivent Campus), and a $384,566.98 contract for wastewater treatment plant truck scale paving. The council will also consider a $57,640 sole-source purchase of digester pumps, a change in funding source for capital equipment, and various permits and licenses.

• Annexation of 1893 W. Spencer Street (Knuth Annexation) from Town of Grand Chute
• Wilden Portfolio Park Final Plat (Thrivent Campus) approval
• Vinton Construction Company contract for $384,566.98 (total not to exceed $423,023.68) for AWWTP Truck Scale Paving
• Sole-source purchase of two Hidrostal E5K-S digester circulation pumps for $57,640 from LAI, Ltd.
• Revocation of BMO Harris Bank designated parking stalls in Red Ramp effective 01-01-2027

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings on demerit point violations for three establishments: Pizzeria Pub & Bar, Glass Nickel Pizza, and Deja Vu Martini Lounge. The committee will also consider several license applications, including a change of agent for Badger Mobil, a temporary premises amendment for Hank & Karen's, and a temporary beer license for St. Pius X Congregation's Parish Fest. Additionally, they will review a special event application for the Rally for Equality and receive reports from the fire chief, police chief, and city clerk.

• Demerit point violation hearings for Pizzeria Pub & Bar, Glass Nickel Pizza, and Deja Vu Martini Lounge
• Rally for Equality Special Event Application
• Class A beer and liquor license change of agent for SK Gas Mart LLC d/b/a Badger Mobil, new agent Amandeep Kaur, 1201 N Badger Ave
• Class B beer temporary premises amendment for Henry J. Grishaber LLC d/b/a Hank & Karen's, 1937 E John St
• Temporary Class B beer license for St. Pius X Congregation, 500 W Marquette St, for Parish Fest on Aug 21-22, 2026

Utilities Committee

The Appleton Utilities Committee is holding a special meeting to approve minutes, consider a contract amendment for engineering services related to network system upgrades, and receive updates on flood studies, a storm sewer bid rejection, and water main breaks. The main action item is a proposed contract amendment with Donohue and Associates, Inc. for up to $169,445.

• Approve Contract Amendment #1 with Donohue and Associates, Inc. for Utilities Department Network System Upgrades Project, not to exceed $169,445
• Northland - Bellaire Flood Study and Northland Design Preliminary Engineering Update
• Bid rejection and No Award of Contract for Unit J-26 Mini Storm Sewer
• Water Main Break Reports for April, May, and June 2026

Library Board

The Appleton Library Board is meeting to approve routine items including the July bill register, an August budget amendment, and two new policies (procurement and lactating employees). The board will also vote on a slate of officers and receive updates on recruitment, system migration, and summer programs.

• Approval of July 2026 bill register
• Approval of August 2026 budget amendment
• Approve Procurement and Contract Management Policy
• Approve Lactating Employees Policy
• Slate of officers: Jason Brozek as President, Bastia Looker as Vice President

The Appleton Public Library Board approved the July 2026 bill register, a $43,008 budget amendment for August 2026, and new procurement and lactating employees policies. It also approved the slate of officers for the upcoming term. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved July 2026 bill register (8-0)
• Approved $43,008 August 2026 budget amendment (8-0)
• Approved City Procurement and Contract Management Policy (8-0)
• Approved City Lactating Employees Policy (8-0)
• Approved slate of officers: Jason Brozek as President, Bastia Looker as Vice President (8-0)

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees is meeting for a Library Strategic Planning Workshop. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this session.

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on three action items: the annexation of 1.3658 acres at 1893 W. Spencer Street from the Town of Appleton, the final plat for Wilden Portfolio Park (Thrivent Campus), and the extraterritorial preliminary plat for Clarity Ridge in the Town of Grand Chute. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and informational items.

• Annexation of 1.3658 acres at 1893 W. Spencer Street from Town of Grand Chute
• Final plat approval for Wilden Portfolio Park (Thrivent Campus)
• Extraterritorial preliminary plat for Clarity Ridge in Town of Grand Chute

The City Plan Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend approval of the 1893 West Spencer Street - Knuth Annexation, the Wilden Portfolio Park Final Plat (Thrivent Campus), and the Clarity Ridge Extraterritorial Preliminary Plat. All recommendations are subject to conditions in the attached staff memos. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting.

• Approved minutes from 7-8-26 meeting (7-0)
• Recommended approval of 1893 West Spencer Street - Knuth Annexation (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Wilden Portfolio Park Final Plat (Thrivent Campus) (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Clarity Ridge Extraterritorial Preliminary Plat (7-0)

Utilities Committee

The Appleton Utilities Committee will consider approving a contract amendment with Donohue and Associates for engineering services on the Network System Upgrades Project, not to exceed $169,445. The committee will also receive updates on the Northland-Bellaire flood study and Northland design, and be informed of a bid rejection for the Unit J-26 Mini Storm Sewer project. Minutes from previous meetings are up for approval.

• Contract amendment #1 with Donohue and Associates, Inc. for Network System Upgrades Project, up to $169,445
• Northland-Bellaire Flood Study and Northland Design preliminary engineering update
• Bid rejection and no award of contract for Unit J-26 Mini Storm Sewer
• Water main break reports for April, May, and June 2026
• Approval of minutes from July 7 and July 15, 2026 meetings

Finance Committee

The Appleton Finance Committee will consider awarding two contracts: a sole-source purchase of digester circulation pumps for $57,640 and a wastewater treatment plant truck scale paving project for $384,566.98 (plus 10% contingency). They will also vote on changing the funding source for eligible capital equipment from property tax levy to short-term general obligation debt. The agenda includes final payment requests for two completed contracts and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Sole-source purchase of two Hidrostal E5K-S digester circulation pumps from LAI, Ltd. for $57,640
• Award of Appleton Wastewater Treatment Plant Truck Scale Paving Project to Vinton Construction Company for $384,566.98, with 10% contingency, total not to exceed $423,023.68
• Recommendation to change funding source for eligible capital equipment from property tax levy to short-term general obligation debt
• Final payment of $10,862.31 for Contract 119-25 (Cardinal Construction Co., final amount $434,492)
• Final payment of $34,085.45 for Contract 25-26 (PTS Contractors Inc., H-26 Northeast Sanitary Interceptor Sewer)

The Finance Committee recommended approval of three action items, all passing 4-0 with one excused. These include a $57,640 sole-source purchase of digester pumps, a $384,566.98 truck scale paving contract with a 10% contingency, and a change in funding source for eligible capital equipment from property tax levy to short-term general obligation debt. Two information items were presented regarding final payments for completed contracts.

• Recommended approval of $57,640 sole-source purchase of two Hidrostal E5K-S pumps from LAI, Ltd. (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $384,566.98 truck scale paving contract to Vinton Construction, total not to exceed $423,023.68 (4-0)
• Recommended approval to change capital equipment funding source from property tax levy to short-term GO debt (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 20, 2026 meeting (4-0)

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will vote on four action items: a long-term temporary occupancy permit for terrace plantings at 1102 N Superior Street, a similar permit for a construction dumpster for the Copper Leaf Hotel in the N Superior Street loading zone through December 1, 2026, a request to revoke BMO Harris Bank's designated parking stalls in the Red Ramp, and a revised Residential Recycling Cart Exchange Policy. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Long-term temporary occupancy permit for terrace plantings at 1102 N Superior Street
• Long-term temporary occupancy permit for Copper Leaf Hotel construction dumpster in N Superior Street loading zone through 12-01-2026
• Request to revoke BMO Harris Bank designated parking stalls in Red Ramp
• Revised Residential Recycling Cart Exchange Policy

The Municipal Services Committee recommended denial of a long-term temporary occupancy permit for terrace plantings at 1102 N Superior Street, citing non-compliance with the Street Terrace Policy. It recommended approval of a similar permit for a Copper Leaf Hotel construction dumpster in the N Superior Street loading zone through 12-01-2026. The committee also recommended revoking BMO Harris Bank's designated parking stalls in the Red Ramp, effective 01-01-2027, and approved a revised Residential Recycling Cart Exchange Policy.

• Recommended denial of Long Term Temporary Occupancy Permit for 1102 N Superior Street terrace plantings (motion carried 3-0).
• Recommended approval of Long Term Temporary Occupancy Permit for Copper Leaf Hotel construction dumpster in N Superior Street loading zone through 12-01-2026 (motion carried 3-0).
• Recommended revocation of BMO Harris Bank Designated Parking Stalls in Red Ramp, effective 01-01-2027 (motion carried 3-0).
• Recommended approval of revised Residential Recycling Cart Exchange Policy (motion carried 3-0).
• Approved minutes from July 20, 2026 meeting (motion carried 3-0).

Common Council

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will review mid-year reports from the Grounds, Recreation, and Reid Golf Course divisions. The committee will also consider the July 2026 revenue and expense report for Reid Golf Course. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

• Parks and Recreation Department Mid Year Reports for Grounds, Recreation, and Reid Golf Course divisions
• Reid Golf Course July 2026 Revenue & Expense Report
• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2026 and June 22, 2026 meetings

The Appleton Parks and Recreation Committee met on August 10, 2026, and approved the minutes from its July 20, 2026 meeting. The committee also received and filed the Parks and Recreation Department Mid-Year Reports and the Reid Golf Course July 2026 Revenue & Expense Report. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with two members excused. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 20, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Received and filed Parks and Recreation Department Mid-Year Reports (3-0)
• Received Reid Golf Course July 2026 Revenue & Expense Report (3-0)

Common Council

The Appleton Common Council will discuss and decide on various contracts, ordinances, and license applications. The council will consider approving contracts for the Appleton Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Olde Oneida Street Bridge reconstruction project. They will also discuss ordinance changes related to the Mission Ridge North Subdivision and review options for a truancy ordinance.

• Appleton Wastewater Treatment Plant M-K Tunnel Bridge Improvements Project contract for $119,000
• Olde Oneida Street Bridge over South Mill Race Reconstruction Project with a contract contingency of $590,008
• Ordinance changes for Mission Ridge North Subdivision (Phase 1)
• Request to approve Long Term Temporary Occupancy Permit for Dumpster at 2325 E Baldeagle Drive
• Class B Beer and Temporary Premises Amendment application for Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

The Common Council voted 7-6-2 against Resolution #7-R-26 to review options for the truancy ordinance, falling short of the required 8 affirmative votes. The council approved several other items, including appointments to the Library Board and Redevelopment Authority, installation of a peace pole and kinetic wind sculptures in Ellen Kort Peace Park, the 2026 Purchasing Policy, and a resolution supporting a vegetation analysis and mowing reduction strategy. A tornado state of emergency was also extended.

• Truancy ordinance resolution failed (7-6-2, needed 8 votes)
• Approved Library Board & Redevelopment Authority appointments (14-0-1)
• Approved peace pole installation in Ellen Kort Peace Park (11-0-2)
• Approved kinetic wind sculptures in Ellen Kort Peace Park (12-0-2)
• Approved 2026 Purchasing Policy (13-0-1)
• Approved resolution supporting vegetation analysis & mowing reduction strategy (13-0-1)
• Approved extension of tornado state of emergency (13-0-1)
• Approved balance of agenda items including contracts, licenses, and ordinance #44-26 (13-0-1)

Human Resources & Information Technology Committee

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will consider requests to change the tables of organization for the Utilities Department and the Community Development department. The body will also review mid-year budget reports and recruitment status.

• Approval of changes to the Utilities Department table of organization
• Approval of changes to the Community Development table of organization
• 2026 Mid-year Human Resources Budget report
• 2026 Mid-year Information Technology Budget report
• Recruitment Status Report

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of changes to the Utilities Department and Community Development tables of organization. The committee also received and filed mid-year budget reports for HR and IT, along with a recruitment status report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Utilities Department table of organization changes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Community Development table of organization changes (4-0)
• Received and filed 2026 mid-year HR budget report
• Received and filed 2026 mid-year IT budget report
• Received and filed recruitment status report

Common Council

Library Board

The Library Board Nominating Committee is meeting to select nominees for two leadership positions. The body will determine the candidates for Library Board President and Vice President.

• Selection of nominees for Library Board President
• Selection of nominees for Library Board Vice President

The Nominating Committee met to select candidates for board leadership. The committee recommended Jason Brozek for President and Bastia Looker for Vice President.

• Recommended Jason Brozek for Library Board President (3-0)
• Recommended Bastia Looker for Library Board Vice President (3-0)

Joint Review Board

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will consider a resolution approving the creation of Tax Incremental District No. 14, review annual reports for six existing TIDs, and appoint a new public member. A public hearing period is included for community input.

• Appointment of Kami Lynch as public member, replacing Tony Saucerman who resigned
• Consideration of resolution to create Tax Incremental District No. 14
• Review of 2025 annual reports for TIDs 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 (Outagamie County)
• Public hearing for public participation
• Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting

The Joint Review Board approved the creation of Tax Incremental District (TID) No. 14 following a public hearing and review of planning documents. The board also appointed Kami Lynch as the Public Member. Additionally, the board reviewed 2025 annual reports for TIDs 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.

• Approved creation of Tax Incremental District No. 14 (5-0)
• Appointed Kami Lynch as Public Member (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from 5-13-26 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)

Common Council

The agenda states this is a test meeting. It contains procedural items and placeholder files for various committees and ordinances.

• 23-0310 S&L Test Action Item regarding hours of premise amendment changed to 10
• 24-0894 Practice Ordinance File

Human Resources & Information Technology Committee

The Human Resources & Information Technology Committee will consider requests to change the tables of organization for the Utilities and Community Development departments. The body will also review mid-year budget reports for Human Resources and Information Technology.

• Approval of changes to the Utilities Department table of organization
• Approval of changes to the Community Development table of organization
• 2026 Mid-year Human Resources Budget report
• 2026 Mid-year Information Technology Budget report
• Recruitment Status Report through 7/14/2026

Safety and Licensing Committee

The Safety and Licensing Committee will consider several alcohol license applications and a commercial solicitation license. The body will also review mid-year reports from the Appleton Police Department and the Clerk's Office.

• Demerit point violation appearance for Sushi Lover
• Commercial solicitation license for Fox Pest Control
• Temporary Class B Beer and Wine licenses for Mile of Music (301 W. Lawrence St.) and Parishfest (222 E. Fremont St.)
• Pet store license renewal for Petco at 3829 E Calumet St
• Appleton Police Department Mid-Year Report

The Safety and Licensing Committee postponed a resolution regarding automated license plate readers and mass surveillance technologies. The committee also recommended the denial of a commercial solicitation license and approved several temporary alcohol licenses and business renewals.

• Held Resolution #9-R-26 on ALPR and Mass Surveillance Technologies until Sept 9, 2026 (5-0)
• Recommended denial of Commercial Solicitation License for Fox Pest Control (5-0)
• Approved Temporary Class 'B' Beer and Wine License for Creative Downtown Appleton Inc. (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Schedule of Deposits update (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Temporary Premises Amendment for Fox Cities Performing Arts Center (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of Temporary Premises Amendment for Holidays Pub and Grill
• Recommended approval of Fixed Full Service Retail Outlet Application for Ope Brewing Company
• Recommended approval of Pet Store License Renewal for Petco (3829 E Calumet St)

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will consider approving designs for Franklin Street paving, a parking change on Foster Court, and a state grant for Badger Avenue signal retrofits. The body will also vote on ordinance changes for Mission Ridge North and a temporary dumpster permit.

• Approve design for 2028 Franklin Street paving reconstruction
• Approve parking change on Foster Court
• Adopt ordinance changes for Mission Ridge North Subdivision
• Accept SISP Grant for Badger Avenue signal rehab/retrofits
• Approve Long Term Temporary Occupancy Permit for dumpster at 2325 E Baldeagle Drive

The Municipal Services Committee recommended approval of five action items, all passing 4-0 with one excused absence. These include the 2028 paving reconstruction design for Franklin Street, a parking change on Foster Court, ordinance changes for Mission Ridge North Subdivision Phase 1, acceptance of a SISP grant and agreement for Badger Avenue signal work, and a long-term temporary occupancy permit for a dumpster. All items were recommended for approval and will go to the full council.

• Approved design for 2028 paving reconstruction of Franklin Street (Division to Drew) (4-0)
• Approved parking change on Foster Court after 6-month evaluation (4-0)
• Approved ordinance changes for Mission Ridge North Subdivision Phase 1 (4-0)
• Accepted SISP grant and approved SMFA for Badger Avenue signal rehab/retrofits (4-0)
• Approved long-term temporary occupancy permit for dumpster at 2325 E Baldeagle Drive through Nov 11, 2026 (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will review proposals for new art installations at Ellen Kort Peace Park. The body will also review the June 2026 financial report for Reid Golf Course.

• Installation of a peace pole at Ellen Kort Peace Park
• Installation of kinetic wind sculptures at Ellen Kort Peace Park
• Reid Golf Course June 2026 Revenue & Expense Report

The Parks and Recreation Committee recommended approval of two public art installations in Ellen Kort Peace Park: a peace pole and kinetic wind sculptures, both as recommended by the Appleton Public Arts Committee. Both motions passed with three ayes, one abstention (Schultz), and one excused absence (Stancil-Martin). The committee also approved the June 22, 2026 meeting minutes and received informational reports on the Advisory Panel on Sustainability and Climate Resiliency and Reid Golf Course revenue/expenses.

• Approved minutes of June 22, 2026 meeting (4-0, 1 excused)
• Recommended approval of peace pole installation in Ellen Kort Peace Park (3-0, 1 abstention, 1 excused)
• Recommended approval of kinetic wind sculptures installation in Ellen Kort Peace Park (3-0, 1 abstention, 1 excused)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider accepting a SISP grant for Badger Avenue signal rehabilitation and retrofit. It will vote on using $590,008 of 2026 Bridge CIP funds as a contingency for the Olde Oneida Street Bridge reconstruction. The committee will also adopt the 2026 Purchasing Policy and award contracts for wastewater treatment plant improvements and utility network upgrades.

• Accept SISP grant for Badger Avenue signal rehabilitation and retrofit
• Approve $590,008 bridge contingency for Olde Oneida Street Bridge reconstruction
• Adopt the 2026 Purchasing Policy (threshold updates)
• Award Staab Construction contract $119,000 (up to $130,900 total) for M‑K Tunnel Bridge improvements
• Award Van Ert Electric contract $649,489 (up to $698,201 total) for utilities network improvements

The Finance Committee recommended approval of several funding and contract items, all passing 4-0 with one excused absence. These include accepting a SISP grant for Badger Avenue signal work, using $590,008 in 2026 Bridge CIP funds as contingency for the Olde Oneida Street Bridge project, approving the 2026 Purchasing Policy, awarding a $119,000 contract to Staab Construction for the wastewater treatment plant tunnel bridge improvements, and awarding a $649,489 contract to Van Ert Electric for utility network improvements. All items were recommended for approval and will go to the full council.

• Recommended approval of SISP grant and SMFA for Badger Avenue signal rehab (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $590,008 bridge CIP contingency for Olde Oneida Street Bridge (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 2026 Purchasing Policy (4-0)
• Recommended award of $119,000 contract to Staab Construction for M-K Tunnel Bridge project (4-0)
• Recommended award of $649,489 contract to Van Ert Electric for utility network improvements (4-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will review various committee reports including municipal service contracts, licensing applications, and development agreements. Key discussions involve a mixed-use development near Interstate 41 and several public safety and liquor license items.

• Pavement marking maintenance contract award to Crowley Construction Corp. up to $43,026.73
• Development agreement with Thrivent Financial for North Meadows Investment Ltd. mixed-use project
• Police Department exterior caulking project contract award up to $234,069
• DNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program acceptance of $404,250 for lead service line replacement
• Resolution regarding oversight standards for Automated License Plate Reader and mass surveillance technologies

The council approved the Development Agreement with Thrivent Financial and North Meadows Investment Ltd. for a mixed‑use project in the proposed Tax Increment Financing District No. 14. It also approved related consolidated actions for the district, a fire‑station land option agreement, and several other contracts and permits.

• Approved Development Agreement with Thrivent/North Meadows (9‑3)
• Approved Tax Increment District 14 consolidated action items (9‑3)
• Approved North Meadows Cost Reimbursement Agreement consolidated items (9‑3)
• Approved Option Agreement for fire‑station land purchase (9‑3)
• Denied Special Event Application for Rahb Kettleson (12‑0)
• Approved Veterans Memorial Concept Plan (12‑0)
• Approved Unit Q‑26 pavement‑marking contract to Crowley Construction (approved)
• Approved long‑term temporary occupancy permit for Il Bar, LLC (approved)

Municipal Services Committee

The Municipal Services Committee will consider awarding a pavement marking maintenance contract to Crowley Construction Corp. and adjusting office hours for the Municipal Services Building. The committee will also review a permit for outdoor furniture at a downtown business.

• Award pavement marking contract to Crowley Construction Corp. (max $43,026.73)
• Adjust office hours for Municipal Services Building
• Approve Long Term Temporary Occupancy Permit for Tables & Chairs at 324 E College Avenue
• Review minutes from June 22, 2026

The Municipal Services Committee approved the minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting. It awarded the Unit Q-26 pavement marking maintenance contract to Crowley Construction Corp. for up to $43,026.73. It also approved a long‑term temporary occupancy permit for Il Bar, LLC at 324 E College Avenue through June 30, 2027. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

• Approved June 22, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Awarded Unit Q-26 pavement marking contract to Crowley Construction Corp., up to $43,026.73 (5-0)
• Approved long‑term temporary occupancy permit for Il Bar, LLC at 324 E College Avenue through June 30, 2027 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 p.m. (5-0)

Utilities Committee

The Utilities Committee is holding a special meeting to review a professional services agreement. The body will consider awarding a contract to JCG Land Services, Inc. for real estate acquisition related to flood mitigation projects.

• Request to award professional services agreement to JCG Land Services, Inc. not to exceed $221,500

The Utilities Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of a professional services agreement with JCG Land Services, Inc. for real estate acquisition services related to flood mitigation projects, with a contract amount not to exceed $221,500. The recommendation will go to the full council for final action. Two members were excused and did not vote.

• Recommended approval of $221,500 professional services agreement with JCG Land Services, Inc. for flood mitigation real estate acquisition (3-0)

Appleton Redevelopment Authority

The Appleton Redevelopment Authority will approve minutes from its June 17, 2026 meeting. It will hold a public hearing/appearance segment. An information item includes a presentation by consultant ABT Global on the Appleton Redevelopment Readiness Initiative. The agenda also lists requests for future agenda items.

• Approve minutes from 6-17-26 (Agenda item 4)
• Public Hearing/Appearances (Agenda item 5)
• Presentation by ABT Global on the Appleton Redevelopment Readiness Initiative (Agenda item 7)
• Requests for Future Agenda Items (Agenda item 7)

The Appleton Redevelopment Authority heard a presentation from ABT Global on the Appleton Redevelopment Readiness Initiative (ARRI), part of the HUD Thriving Communities Technical Assistance program. No formal decisions were made; the board approved the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned. A future agenda item was set for a status update on ARRI.

• Approved minutes from June 17, 2026 meeting (4-0, 2 excused)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:30 a.m. (4-0, 2 excused)

Library Board

The Library Board will review several draft policies including space use and event rental fees. Action items include approving the June 2026 bill register and two library system agreements for 2027.

• Approval of Outagamie Waupaca Library System-Appleton Public Library 2027 Services Agreement
• Approval of Outagamie Waupaca Library System-Appleton Public Library 2027 Resource Library Agreement
• Request to close the library on August 14 for strategic planning workshops
• Review of draft policies for Art, Community Information, Piano, Safety and Security, and Space Use
• Review of draft Library Event Rental Fee Schedule

The Appleton Public Library Board approved a consent agenda including the June 2026 bill register, the 2027 OWLS service and resource library agreements, a library closure for staff planning, and policy updates from the Personnel & Policy Committee. The board also approved the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bill register, OWLS agreements, August 14 closure, and policy updates (8-0)
• Approved June 2026 bill register
• Approved 2027 OWLS-APL Services Agreement
• Approved 2027 OWLS-APL Resource Library Agreement
• Approved library closure on August 14 for staff and trustee workshops
• Approved Personnel & Policy Committee report with draft policies

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for an accessory building at 72 Garden Ct. The proposed building would be 6 feet from the front property line, violating the zoning ordinance that prohibits accessory buildings in the front yard. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair.

• Variance request for accessory building at 72 Garden Ct (6 feet from front property line, violating Section 23-43(g)(1)(e))
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2025 meeting

The board approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It recommended approval of a zoning variance for an accessory building at 72 Garden Court, voting 4‑1 with one abstention. Paul McCann was elected chair and Scott Engstrom was elected vice chair, each approved 4‑0 with the nominee abstaining. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m. with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes from Nov 17 2025 meeting (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of variance for 72 Garden Ct (4‑1)
• Elected Paul McCann as Chair (4‑0)
• Elected Scott Engstrom as Vice Chair (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:36 p.m. (5‑0)

Appleton Public Arts Committee

The Appleton Public Arts Committee will consider two installation requests for Ellen Kort Peace Park on W. Water Street: a peace pole and kinetic wind sculptures. The committee will also elect a vice chair, set future meeting dates, and designate a contact person. A public hearing period is included for resident input.

• Request to approve installation of a peace pole in Ellen Kort Peace Park on W. Water Street
• Request to approve installation of kinetic wind sculptures in Ellen Kort Peace Park on W. Water Street
• Election of Vice Chair
• Set meeting date and time for future meetings
• Designate contact person for the committee

The committee approved the installation of a peace pole and kinetic wind sculptures at Ellen Kort Peace Park on W. Water Street. Riesterer was elected Vice Chair by unanimous consent. The committee will maintain its current meeting schedule.

• Approved April 22, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved peace pole installation in Ellen Kort Peace Park (4-0)
• Approved kinetic wind sculptures installation in Ellen Kort Peace Park (4-0)
• Elected Riesterer as Vice Chair by unanimous consent
• Maintained 8:00 a.m. meeting schedule on the 1st Wednesday of the month