Appleton committees advance $404K lead line replacement loan, end Flock camera use
Appleton's Finance Committee recommended accepting a $404,250 Safe Drinking Water Loan Program loan — with 50% principal forgiveness — to replace private lead service lines, the most consequential action among recent committee meetings. The recommendation passed 3-0 on June 22.
Finance Committee
The committee also recommended awarding a $212,790 caulking contract for the police department (3-0) and rejecting a $347,720 storm sewer bid (3-0). Members recommended approving the related budget amendment and a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the loan agreement, both on 3-0 votes.
Safety and Licensing Committee
On June 24, the committee recommended ending Flock camera use (4-0) and approved Resolution #9-R-26, which establishes public oversight for automated license plate readers and mass surveillance technologies (4-0). A separate resolution to immediately revoke Flock cameras was received and filed on a 3-1 vote, taking no further action. The committee held a truancy ordinance resolution until July 8 (4-0).
The committee approved 2026-2027 late cigarette, tobacco, and vaping license renewals, and temporary premises amendments for Riverside Bar & Grill, Fox River House, and Emmett's Bar and Grill for Mile of Music. On June 30, 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. (4-0, one member excused).
Parks and Recreation Committee
The committee approved the Veterans Memorial Concept Plan (4-0), an alcohol sales extension for Mile of Music (4-0), and a private special event permit for U.S. Venture (4-0). All votes were 4-0 with one member excused. Minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting were also approved.
Municipal Services Committee
The committee held a design hearing for the 2028 Paving Reconstruction Project on Franklin Street. No substantive votes or policy decisions were made. Members approved minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting (3-0).
Fox Cities Transit Commission
The commission approved the May 2026 payment report and recommended the award for a wireless equipment and data plan, both by voice vote. Members also reviewed May financial and ridership reports and approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote.
Appleton Public Arts Committee
The July 1 meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda had included a potential peace pole installation at Ellen Kort Peace Park on W. Water Street and the election of a new Vice Chair.
Coming up
- **July 6 — Finance Committee:** Reviews a $395,500 budget amendment for North Meadows Investment LTD, plus final payments of $45,567.23 to Rohde Brothers for WWTP sludge piping and $70,206.51 to RJM Construction LLC for community development offices.
- **July 7 — Utilities Committee:** Considers an ordinance creating Section 20-45 for private lead service line replacement financing, and a WDNR grant agreement amendment for the LSLR Community Outreach Grant Program.
- **July 8 — City Plan Commission:** Reviews three residential plats (Foxport Extraterritorial Final Plat, Canyon Ridge Preliminary Plat, Stone Ridge Estates West Final Plat) and a proposed land acquisition for a future Northside Fire Station.
- **July 8 — Community Development Committee:** Reviews a development agreement with Thrivent Financial/North Meadows Investment Ltd. for TID No. 14, an escrow deposit ceiling increase to $630,668.75, and a $1.00 option agreement for fire station land near Evergreen Drive and Meade Street.
- **July 8 — Safety and Licensing Committee:** Reviews truancy ordinance options (Resolution #7-R-26) and multiple license applications, including a Class 'B' liquor license for Bocce Bacci LLC at 208 S State St and temporary beer licenses for Mile of Music events.
- **July 8 — Board of Health:** Reviews Resolution 8-R-26, establishing a process for collecting data on excessive vehicular noise.
- **July 9 — Library Board:** Votes on updated space use, safety, art, and event rental fee policies, and conducts a mid-year performance review of the library director.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Finance Committee recommends $404K lead line loan, Flock camera termination advances
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