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Common Council approves major development items
AppletonJul 16, 20263 min read
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Appleton Common Council approved the Tax Incremental District No. 14 package, the Thrivent/North Meadows development agreement, a related cost reimbursement agreement amendment, and an option to buy land for a future northside fire station. It also approved several licenses, a veterans memorial concept plan, and a pavement marking contract, while rejecting the truancy ordinance resolution.
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The Council moved forward with a set of land-use and redevelopment decisions tied to Tax Incremental District No. 14 and a mixed-use project near Interstate 41, N. Meade Street, N. Ballard Road, and Edgewood Drive. It also approved an option to purchase vacant property near future Evergreen Drive and Meade Street for a proposed northside fire station at a purchase price of $1.00. Separately, the Council approved a number of routine licenses and permits, including alcohol-related temporary premises requests for Mile of Music, and rejected the truancy ordinance resolution after a tied 6-6 vote.
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- Approved the Tax Incremental District No. 14 consolidated action items
- Approved the development agreement with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and North Meadows Investment Ltd. for the proposed mixed-use project
- Approved the second amendment to the North Meadows Investment Ltd. cost reimbursement agreement, increasing the escrow deposit fee ceiling to $630,668.75
- Approved the option agreement with North Meadows Investment Ltd. for land for a proposed future northside fire station at a purchase price of $1.00
- Approved the Veterans Memorial Concept Plan
- Approved the Flock Termination Final Recommendation
- Rejected Resolution #7-R-26 reviewing options for the truancy ordinance after a 6-6 vote
- Approved the 2026-2027 late late cigarette, tobacco, and electronic vaping device license renewal applications
- Approved multiple temporary premises amendments and license applications for Mile of Music-related events
- Approved the request to award the Unit Q-26 Pavement Marking Maintenance Contract to Crowley Construction Corp. in an amount not to exceed $43,026.73
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Common Council
Jul 16, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chamberscompleted
Agenda
- CALL TO ORDER
- INVOCATION
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
- ROLL CALL OF ALDERPERSONS
- ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
- APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
- Common Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2026
- BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
- Proclamations: - Parks & Recreation Month - National Disability Awareness Month - Houdini Day - Children's Week
- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
- PUBLIC HEARINGS
- SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
- ESTABLISH ORDER OF THE DAY
- COMMITTEE REPORTS
- MINUTES OF THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
- Request to award Unit Q-26 Pavement Marking Maintenance Contract (Paint) to Crowley Construction Corp., in an amount not to exceed $43,026.73
- Request to approve Long Term Temporary Occupancy Permit for Tables & Chairs to Il Bar, LLC at 324 E College Avenue amenity strip, through June 30, 2027.
- MINUTES OF THE SAFETY AND LICENSING COMMITTEE
- Resolution #7-R-26 Review Options for Truancy Ordinance
- 2026-2027 Late Late Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device License renewal applications
- Resolution #9-R-26 Establishing Public Oversight and Accountability Standards for Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) and Mass Surveillance Technologies
- Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License Temporary Premises Amendment application for Riverside Bar & Grill, Gregg Van Dinter, Agent, located at 906 S. Olde Oneida St, from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm daily from July 30, 2026 to August 2, 2026 for Mile of Music event.
- Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License Temporary Premises Amendment application for Fox River House, Cassidy Evers, Agent, located at 211 S. Walnut St, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., daily from July 30, 2026 to August 2, 2026 for Mile of Music event, contingent upon approval from the Health department.
- Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Premises Amendment application for TNE, INC. d/b/a Emmett's Bar and Grill, Sharon Reader, Agent, located at 139 N Richmond St, contingent upon approval from the Health department.
- Flock Termination Final Recommendation
- Hop Yard Ale Works Full Service Retail Outlet Transfer Application for Flicks & Sips: July 17, 2026 & September 12, 2026
- Special Event Application for Rahb Kettleson
- Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device License application for Pinebox By 3 Tall Pines, Craig Thran, Agent, located at 219 E College Ave.
- Pet Store License renewal application for HSA Corporation d/b/a Pet Supplies Plus, Angela DeHaan, Applicant, located at 702 W Northland Ave, contingent upon approval from the Police and Inspections departments.
- Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License Temporary Premises Amendment application for Jim's Place, Stacy Hoffman, Agent, located at 223 E College Ave, from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am daily from July 30, 2026 to August 1 and 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on August 2nd, 2026 for Mile of Music event, contingent upon approval from the Fire, Health, and Inspections department.
- Mobile Home Park License Application for Fox Valley Estates, Moore Enterprises, Inc., located at 106 Primrose Lane, contingent on approval from the Department of Public Works.
- Taxicab Company License renewal application for Dynasty Limousine Service LLC, Owner, Diana Wolters, 1900 Vandenberg Ln, Kaukauna, WI 54130 contingent upon approval from Risk Management.
- Taxicab Company License Renewal Application for LIR Transportation LLC, d/b/a Fox Valley Cab, Owner, Igor Leykin, 719 W Frances St.
- Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License application for Bocce Bacci LLC, Chris Nagel, Agent, located at 208 S State St, contingent upon approval from the Inspections and Police departments.
- Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License application for Cold Shot LLC, Sherry Galow, Agent, located at 633B W Wisconsin Ave.
- MINUTES OF THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION
- Request to approve the Foxport Extraterritorial Final Plat located in the Town of Grand Chute as shown on the attached maps
- Request to approve the Canyon Ridge Preliminary Plat as shown on the attached maps and subject to the conditions in the attached staff memo
- Request to approve the Stone Ridge Estates West Final Plat as shown on the attached maps and subject to the conditions in the attached staff memo
- MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
- Approve U.S. Venture to hold a private Special Event
- Approve Mile of Music Request to Extend Alcohol Sales
- Approve Veterans Memorial Concept Plan
- MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
- Request to award the 2026 PD Exterior Caulking Project contract to Masonry Restoration, Inc. in the amount of $212,790 with a contingency of 10 percent for a project total not to exceed $234,069.
- Request to reject bid for Unit J-26 Mini Storm Sewer project from Carl Bowers & Sons Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $347,720.
- Request to approve the acceptance of the Department of Natural Resources Safe Drinking Water Loan Program loan with 50% principal forgiveness in the amount of $404,250 for replacement of private lead service lines in Appleton.
- Request to approve the following 2026 Budget amendment: DPW Engineering Admin +$404,250 DNR Principal Forgiveness Loan Grant Revenue +$404,250 Private-Side Lead Service Replacement Expense to record acceptance of the 50% Principal Forgiven Financial Assistance Loan for private-side lead services replacements.
- Request to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the 50% Principal Forgiven Financial Assistance Agreement that contains the terms and conditions of the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and award of the $404,250 for the Project.
- Request to add $395,500 to Community Development Budget - New & Redevelopment Projects, re: North Meadows Investment LTD Cost Reimbursement Agreement, Amendment #2.
- MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- Request to approve the Development Agreement with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and North Meadows Investment Ltd. for a mixed-use development generally located north of Interstate 41, east of N. Meade Street, west of N. Ballard Road, and south of Edgewood Drive in proposed Tax Increment Financing District No. 14 (Associated with Special Resolution Item #26-0731 and Action Item #26-0586 City Plan Commission which is Consolidated Action Item #26-0737 that was held at the June 3, 2026 Council meeting)
- Request to approve the Second Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement with North Meadows Investment Ltd. (f/k/a Thrivent reimbursement agreement) to include an additional deposit of $395,500 for a total of escrow deposit fee ceiling of $630,668.75
- Request to approve the Option Agreement with North Meadows Investment Ltd. for vacant property located near the northeast corner of future Evergreen Drive and Meade Street for a proposed future northside fire station site at a purchase price of $1.00
- MINUTES OF THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE
- Request to award a professional services agreement with JCG Land Services, Inc. for real estate acquisition services associated with flood mitigation projects in an amount not to exceed $221,500.
- Recommendation to Adopt Ordinance Creating Section 20-45 - Private Lead Service Line Replacement Financing and Special Charges
- MINUTES OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
- MINUTES OF THE FOX CITIES TRANSIT COMMISSION
- Award Recommendation for Wireless Equipment and Data Plan
- MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
- CONSOLIDATED ACTION ITEMS
- Consolidated Action Items - North Meadows Investment Ltd. Cost Reimbursement Agreement Second Amendment #26-0890 Community Development Committee - recommended for approval #26-0900 Finance Committee - recommended for approval
- ITEMS HELD
- Consolidated Action Items: Tax Incremental District #14 Item 26-0586 City Plan Commission Item 26-0731 Common Council Resolution (Special Resolutions)
- Request to approve the Resolution Establishing the Boundaries of and Approving the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 14 generally located north of Interstate 41, east of North Meade Street, west of North Ballard Road, and south of Edgewood Drive, in the City of Appleton, Wisconsin
- Resolution Creating and Approving Project Plan and Boundaries for Tax Incremental District #14 (Taken up under Consolidated Action Items)
- ORDINANCES
- LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES OF JURISDICTION
- RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED BY ALDERPERSONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES OF JURISDICTION
- OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
- CLOSED SESSION
- The Common Council may go into closed session pursuant to State Statute §19.85(1)(e) (deliberations or negotiations on the purchase of public properties, investing of public funds or conducting other specific public business when competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session) for the purpose of discussing a potential real estate acquisition related to public utilities, and then reconvene into open session.
- ADJOURN
- Amy Molitor, City Clerk
- Balance of the action items on the agenda.
- The Common Council may go into closed session pursuant to State Statute §19.85(1)(e) (deliberations or negotiations on the purchase of public properties, investing of public funds or conducting other specific public business when competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session) for the purpose of discussing a potential real estate acquisition related to public utilities, and then reconvene into open session.
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