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Topics getting the most attention in Appleton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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2027 Parking Ramp Repair Program

The city is keeping Desman Design Management on to design 2027 repairs for the red, yellow and green ramps — up to $195,950. Alders noted discomfort with single-source contracts but valued the firm's familiarity with the ramps.

5 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 12, 2026

MediumInfrastructure

Street, Bridge and Utilities Infrastructure Awards

A $649,489 base bid to Van Ert Electric was up for award for utilities network improvements, with the total not to exceed $698,201. This is investment in the systems that keep city utilities running.

3 mentionsLast discussed Aug 19, 2026

MediumInfrastructure

2026 Bridge Inspection Program

Collins Engineers gets up to $32,000 to design and inspect repairs on two city bridges with weathering steel elements that need extra monitoring for corrosion.

2 mentionsLast discussed May 11, 2026