100 North Appleton Street  
Appleton, WI 54911-4799  
www.appletonwi.gov  
City of Appleton  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Wednesday, March 4, 2026  
7:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
CALL TO ORDER  
INVOCATION  
A.  
B.  
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Woodford at 7:00 p.m.  
A moment of silence was held.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG  
ROLL CALL OF ALDERPERSONS  
C.  
D.  
16 -  
Present:  
Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad  
Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland,  
Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti  
Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson  
Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri  
Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt, Alderperson Denis Dougherty  
and Mayor Jake Woodford  
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS  
E.  
F.  
All Departments were represented.  
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  
26-0267  
Common Council Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2026  
Attachments:  
CC Minutes 2-18-26.pdf  
Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Lambrecht, that the  
Minutes be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad  
Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland,  
Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti  
Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson  
Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri  
Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis  
Dougherty  
1 - Mayor Jake Woodford  
Abstained:  
BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR  
26-0226  
G.  
Appleton Housing Authority Reappointment  
Attachments:  
AHA Reappointment.pdf  
Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Stancil-Martin, that  
the Reappointment be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following  
vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad  
Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland,  
Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti  
Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson  
Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri  
Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis  
Dougherty  
1 - Mayor Jake Woodford  
Abstained:  
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION  
H.  
The following spoke regarding Item 26-0259 No Kings 3 Special Event Application:  
Katie Olson, 1720 W Reeve St  
Ronna Swift, 230 W Seymour St  
Taylor Wilson, 1409 N Graceland Ave  
Megan Normansell, 229 N Rankin St  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
26-0176  
I.  
Public Hearing on Special Resolution 1-P-26; Sanitary Laterals, Storm  
Laterals, and Storm Main.  
Badger Ave (Spencer St to Pierce Ave)  
Eighth St (Pierce Ave to Badger Ave)  
Sixth St (Memorial Dr to State St)  
Dewey St (Kernan Ave to Walden Ave)  
Walden Ave (Dewey St to John St)  
Brewster St (Durkee St to Drew St)  
Drew St (Brewster St to Circle St)  
Oklahoma St (Mason St to Richmond St)  
Rankin St (Commercial St to Wisconsin Ave)  
Lawe St (College Ave to Spring St)  
Attachments:  
1-P-26 Public Hearing Notice.pdf  
The Public Hearing was held.  
Sarah Leet, 1027 W Oklahoma St, spoke during the hearing.  
26-0173  
Public Hearing on Special Resolution 2-P-26; Concrete Paving,  
Sidewalk Construction, and Driveway Aprons.  
Baldeagle Dr (Osprey Dr to Lightning Dr)  
Harrier Ln (Osprey Dr to Kestrel Cir)  
Honeygold Ct (Lightning Dr to cds)  
Kestrel Cir (Baldeagle Dr to Baldeagle Dr)  
French Rd (Evergreen Dr to Applecreek Corridor bridge)  
Attachments:  
2-P-26 Public Hearing Notice.pdf  
The Public Hearing was held. No one spoke during the hearing.  
26-0277  
Public Hearing for the Portion of Canal St. Street Vacation  
Attachments:  
Public Hearing - SV Canal St.pdf  
The Public Hearing was held. No one spoke during the hearing.  
SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS  
J.  
26-0180  
Final Resolution 1-P-26 Sanitary Laterals, Storm Laterals and Storm  
Main.  
Attachments:  
Final Resolution 1-P-26 Sanitary Laterals, Storm Laterals and Storm  
Main.pdf  
Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Fenton, that Final  
Resolution 1-P-26 be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad  
Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland,  
Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti  
Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson  
Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri  
Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis  
Dougherty  
1 - Mayor Jake Woodford  
Abstained:  
26-0181  
Final Resolution 2-P-26 Concrete Paving, Sidewalk Construction, and  
Driveway Aprons.  
Attachments:  
Final Resolution 2-P-26 Concrete Paving Sidewalks and Aprons.pdf  
Alderperson Lambrecht moved, seconded by Alderperson Hayden, that Final  
Resolution 2-P-26 be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad  
Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland,  
Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti  
Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson  
Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri  
Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis  
Dougherty  
1 - Mayor Jake Woodford  
Abstained:  
26-0268  
Final Resolution for the Portion of Canal St. Street Vacation  
Attachments:  
Canal Street - Final Resolution.pdf  
Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Hartzheim, that the  
Canal St. Street Vacation Final Resolution be approved. Roll Call. Motion  
carried by the following vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad  
Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland,  
Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti  
Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson  
Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri  
Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis  
Dougherty  
1 - Mayor Jake Woodford  
Abstained:  
ESTABLISH ORDER OF THE DAY  
26-0259  
K.  
No Kings 3 Special Event Application  
Attachments:  
No Kings 3 Special Event Application Redacted.pdf  
Memo - No Kings 3.pdf  
No Kings 3 Special Event Application Memo DPW 02-25-2026.pdf  
The Special Event Application was referred back to the Safety and Licensing  
Committee by Alderperson Croatt.  
26-0209  
Request to approve the Preliminary 2026-2027PY (Program Year)  
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Partner  
Allocations as specified in the attached documents  
Attachments:  
CDBG External Allocations Advisory Board Prelim Rec Memo to CDC  
2-25-2026.pdf  
2026 CDBG Advisory Board PRELIMINARY Allocation  
Recommendations.pdf  
PY2026 CDBG Staff Evaluation Matrix.pdf  
City of Appleton CDBG Policy.pdf  
CDBGFundingHistory_Last10Years.pdf  
Alderperson Fenton moved, seconded by Alderperson Lambrecht, that the  
Community Development Block Grant Community Partner Allocations be  
approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote:  
14 -  
Aye:  
Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad  
Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland,  
Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti  
Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Adrian Stancil-Martin,  
Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim, Alderperson  
Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis Dougherty  
2 - Alderperson Vaya Jones and Mayor Jake Woodford  
Abstained:  
26-0227  
Recommendation to create City Ordinance Authorizing Impoundment of  
Vehicles Used in Reckless Driving Offenses  
Attachments:  
Reckless Driving Impoundment Ordinance Proposal.pdf  
Reckless Driving Memo.pdf  
Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Croatt, that the  
Recommendation to Create the City Ordinance be approved. Roll Call. Motion  
carried by the following vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad  
Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland,  
Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti  
Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson  
Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri  
Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis  
Dougherty  
1 - Mayor Jake Woodford  
Abstained:  
COMMITTEE REPORTS  
L.  
Balance of the action items on the agenda.  
Alderperson Fenton moved, Alderperson Smith seconded, to approve the  
balance of the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad  
Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland,  
Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti  
Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson  
Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri  
Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis  
Dougherty  
1 - Mayor Jake Woodford  
Abstained:  
MINUTES OF THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE  
1.  
Request to Approve Ordinance changes related to the B-26 Alexander Street  
reconstruction project  
26-0236  
Attachments:  
Alexander St B-26 Ordinance Changes.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved  
Request to Approve Ordinance changes related to the B-26 Bell Av  
reconstruction project  
26-0237  
Attachments:  
Bell Av B-26 Ordinance Changes.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
Request to Approve Ordinance changes related to the B-26 Melrose Av  
reconstruction project  
26-0238  
26-0239  
26-0240  
26-0241  
Attachments:  
Melrose Av B-26 Ordinance Changes.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
Request to Approve Ordinance changes related to the A-26 Lawe Street  
reconstruction project  
Attachments:  
Lawe St A-26 Ordinance Changes.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
Request to Approve recommended change to all-way stop control at the  
Durkee St / Florida Av intersection (follow-up to a 6-month evaluation)  
Attachments:  
Durkee-Florida all-way stop (6mo Eval follow-up).pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
Request to Approve WisDOT I-41 Memorandum of Agreement for Stormwater  
Detention Pond Construction and Maintenance and the Permanent Limited  
Easement at Stormwater Detention Pond.  
Attachments:  
I-41 PondA NEBusinessParkPond MOU.pdf  
City of Appleton1130-63-21 PLE.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
26-0276  
Request to Approve amending Sections 19-90 and 19-91 of the Appleton  
Municipal Code related to parking  
Attachments:  
Parking 19-90 and 19-91.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
MINUTES OF THE SAFETY AND LICENSING COMMITTEE  
2.  
McFleshman's Brewing Co. Full Service Retail Outlet Transfer Application for  
26-0189  
2026 Downtown Appleton Farm Market Dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 11,  
18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; September 5, 12, 19; October 3, 10 & 17  
Attachments:  
AB-105 McFleshmans Farm Market 2026.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
MINUTES OF THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION  
3.  
26-0204  
Request to approve Rezoning #1-26 for the 5730 N. Ballard Road  
Annexation, formerly in the Town of Grand Chute, consisting of  
approximately 1.93 acres located at 5730 N. Ballard Road (Tax Id  
#31-1-8311-00), including to the centerline of the adjacent right-of-way,  
as shown on the attached maps, from AG Agricultural District to R-1B  
Single-family District, Shoreland-Wetland District, and Shoreland District  
Attachments:  
StaffMemo_5730NBallardRdAnnex_Rezoning_For02-25-26.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
26-0205  
Request to approve the Foxport Extraterritorial Preliminary Plat located in  
the Town of Grand Chute as shown on the attached maps  
Attachments:  
StaffMemo_Foxport_ETP_PrePlat_For02-25-26.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE  
MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE  
4.  
5.  
Request to award the Alicia Playground Equipment Project contract to Lee  
Recreation LLC in an amount not to exceed $130,000.  
26-0223  
Attachments:  
2026 Alicia Park Playground Award Memo.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
Request to award Unit B-26 Asphalt Paving to Triple P Inc. dba Peters  
Concrete Company in the amount of $1,244,583.86 with a 3.6% contingency  
of $45,000 for a project total not to exceed $1,289,583.86.  
26-0229  
Attachments:  
B-26 Award-Funding-Bid Tab.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
Request to award sole source purchase of Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley  
Variable Frequency Drive equipment to Werner Electric in the amount of  
$203,197.  
26-0243  
Attachments:  
260219_SoleSourceAward_Werner_AWTF_VFD.docx  
SoleSource_Werner Electric.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
Request to approve the following 2026 Budget amendment for the WEDC  
SAG Grant award (2/3 vote of Council required):  
26-0245  
General Fund - Community Development  
Misc State Aids  
Consulting Services  
+ $150,000  
+ $150,000  
Attachments:  
54689-FY26-Contract Draft for Client Review-SAG-Appleton, City  
of-20260212.pdf  
Budget Amendment Request_WEDCSAGFunding.xlsx  
WEDC_SAG_BudgetAmendment.docx  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
Request to approve Contract Amendment #1 to Donohue as part of the  
AWWTP Anaerobic Digester Inspection, Maintenance, and Improvements  
Project to support Phase 5 Construction Services in the amount of $209,479  
increasing the contract amount from $293,755 to $503,234 along with the  
following 2025-2026 Budget carryover appropriations (2/3 vote of Council  
required):  
26-0257  
Wastewater Utility Fund  
2025 Digester Cathodic Protection & Corrosion Control  
2025 Equipment Repairs & Maintenance  
2026 Digester Cathodic Protection & Corrosion Control  
2026 Equipment Repairs & Maintenance  
- $316,200  
- $187,034  
+ $316,200  
+ $187,034  
Attachments:  
26-02-19_DonohueContractAmend1_Memo.docx  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
Request to approve 2026 Budget amendment for Lindbergh Standpipe  
Recoating Project (2/3 vote of Council required):  
Water Utility Fund  
26-0258  
Matthias Tower Coating Project  
- $54,038  
Lindberg Standpipe Recoating Project  
+ $54,038  
Attachments:  
26-02-18_Lindbergh_Coatting Services Contact  
Award_Finance_Memo.docx  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE  
6.  
26-0256  
Request to approve proposed text amendments to the Municipal Code,  
Chapter 4 Buildings (Sec. 4-278. Water supply systems and water  
service) as identified in the attached documents  
Attachments:  
Memo_DuplexBuildingCodeAmendment_For02-25-26.pdf  
Sec. 4-278_Duplex Water Service Code Update_FINAL.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
MINUTES OF THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE  
7.  
26-0175  
Approval of an Engineering Services contract for the Lindbergh  
Standpipe Coating Project to Dixon Engineering, Inc. in the amount of  
$51,465 plus a 5% contingency of $2,573 for a total cost of $54,038.  
Attachments:  
26-02-18_Lindbergh_Coating Services Contact Award_UC_Memo.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
MINUTES OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY  
COMMITTEE  
8.  
26-0261  
Request the Approval to change the Police Department Table of  
Organization.  
Attachments:  
Police To Memo 2-6-26.pdf  
Police revised 2-6-26.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
26-0262  
Request the Approval to change the Utilities Table of Organization  
Attachments:  
26-02-18_HR Committee Memo_WW TO Change (1) (1).pdf  
Utilities Draft TO.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
MINUTES OF THE FOX CITIES TRANSIT COMMISSION  
9.  
26-0250  
26-0251  
26-0252  
Award Recommendation for Data Management System Extension &  
APC Support  
Attachments:  
REVISED Award Recommendation - Data Mgmt & APC.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
Award Recommendation for Router & Antenna Purchase  
Attachments:  
Award Recommendation - Router & Antenna.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
Approval of Contract for Commissioning Agent  
Attachments:  
Memo to FCTC for Authorization to Contract with Commissioning  
Agent.pdf  
This Report Action Item was approved.  
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH  
CONSOLIDATED ACTION ITEMS  
ITEMS HELD  
10.  
M.  
N.  
ORDINANCES  
O.  
26-0265  
Ordinances #8-26 to #12-26  
Attachments:  
Ordinances to Council 3-4-26.pdf  
Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Stancil-Martin, that  
the Ordinances be approved. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad  
Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland,  
Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti  
Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson  
Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri  
Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis  
Dougherty  
1 - Mayor Jake Woodford  
Abstained:  
LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO  
COMMITTEES OF JURISDICTION  
P.  
RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED BY ALDERPERSONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES  
OF JURISDICTION  
Q.  
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS  
ADJOURN  
R.  
T.  
Alderperson Hartzheim moved, seconded by Alderperson Wolff, that the  
meeting be adjourned at 7:36p.m. Roll Call. Motion carried by the following  
vote:  
15 -  
Aye:  
Alderperson Josh Lambrecht, Alderperson Vered Meltzer, Alderperson Brad  
Firkus, Alderperson Martyn Smith, Alderperson Katie Van Zeeland,  
Alderperson Denise Fenton, Alderperson Patrick Hayden, Alderperson Patti  
Heffernan, Alderperson Alex Schultz, Alderperson Vaya Jones, Alderperson  
Adrian Stancil-Martin, Alderperson Nate Wolff, Alderperson Sheri  
Hartzheim, Alderperson Christopher Croatt and Alderperson Denis  
Dougherty  
1 - Mayor Jake Woodford  
Abstained:  
Amy Molitor, City Clerk