Sheri Hartzheim

Citywide 2027 budget approval

The combined budgets cover essentially all city spending for the coming year, which drives the property tax bill for every Appleton homeowner.

Increased Penalties for Unnecessary Noise

Affected drivers could pay roughly $483 to $1,176 per citation once court fees are added.

Excessive vehicular noise data collection

Unknown until staff return with cost options in 90 days.

Resolution #16-R-26: Limits on ALPR cameras

Any expert analysis would likely be paid from ARPA funds on a not-to-exceed hourly basis, with substantial costs going through the finance committee.

Private School Voucher Funding Transparency

No direct cost — it's about disclosure of the existing school levy on tax bills.

Alcohol license violation convictions — five establishments

Potential license suspensions could affect the businesses involved.

Lead Water Service Line Replacement

$78,500 max, mostly covered by a state grant rather than local taxes.

Veterans Park Renaming

Mostly signage and administrative costs, if any; no major dollar figure given.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Building R Renovation

Contract total not to exceed $198,490, funded by shifting $100,000 within the wastewater utility — no new money from taxpayers.

COPS Technology and Equipment Grant

Roughly $450,000 in federal grant funding for police equipment, with no local match indicated.

2027 Health Department budget and federal grant cuts

Unknown — budget materials weren't available.

2027 CDBG funding and community needs

Federal CDBG allocation amount for 2027 hasn't been set yet.

Chapter 17 Subdivisions Code Rewrite

Testimony noted stormwater engineering costs have jumped from roughly $500 to $3,000 per lot since 2017, and approvals that took 4-6 months now take a year or more.

Roosevelt Street 2028 Reconstruction Design

Part of the city's 2028 paving program; narrowing the street is a cost-saving measure.

Alderperson salary adjustments

A freeze would save budget dollars; any raise would take effect for future terms, not current alders.

2027 Library Budget

Library operating funding stays flat in the 2027 budget, with no added dollars for staff development.

Zoning Code Overhaul Including ADUs and JADUs

Expected to grow the property tax base through infill development without expanding city footprint.

Reid Golf Course September finances

The course is about $60,000 ahead of last year in gross revenue, easing pressure on city support.

Hyperscale AI data center moratorium

Unknown for now — the moratorium is just headed to committee for study.

Denial of Operator's License for Christopher T. Routh

Approval of minutes from October 14, 2026 meeting (26-1326)

Hold action on Chapter 17 Subdivisions rewrite (26-1328)

Street Naming and Renaming Standards Policy (26-1329)

Building Addressing Policy update (26-1330)

Adjournment

Approval of minutes from previous meeting (26-1357)

Alderperson salary increase to $7,091 (26-1112)

Adjournment

Approval of CDC minutes from 10-14-26 (26-1332)

Amendment setting January 1, 2027 effective date for Chapter 4 text amendments (26-1333)

Recommend approval of Chapter 4 Buildings text amendments (26-1333)

Recommend approval of Preliminary 2027PY CDBG Core and City Department Program Funding (26-1334)

Recommend approval of CDBG Policy amendments (26-1335)

Adjournment

Approval of minutes from previous meeting

Approval of minutes from October 14, 2026 meeting

Hold operator's license application of Brandon B. Renier (26-1245)

Recommend denial of operator's license application of Jessica Wells (26-1302)

Amend Resolution #14-R-26 noise penalties to $250/$400/$800

Recommend approval of Resolution #14-R-26 as amended

Ordinance changes for A-22 Glendale Av reconstruction

that the minutes be approved

that the item be recommended for approval

Approval of October 12, 2026 meeting minutes (26-1375)

COPS Technology and Equipment Grant (26-1294)

Budget amendment — $100,000 wastewater transfer (26-1380)

Award Building R renovation contract to RJM Construction LLC (26-1376)

Change Order — Pierce Velocity PUC Pumper Delivery in 2027 (26-1377)

that the item be recommended for approval

that the item be recommended for approval

that the request to adopt ordinance changes related to the A-22 Glendale Av reconstruction project be recommended for approval

that the Municipal Services Committee Meeting be adjourned at 5:28 p.m.

that the request to approve parking changes related to the B-26 Bellaire Ct reconstruction project be recommended for approval

Change Order — Pierce Velocity PUC Pumper Delivery in 2029 (26-1378)

that the item be recommended for approval

that the October 12, 2026 Municipal Services Committee Meeting Minutes be approved

Change Order — Pierce Velocity 100' Rear-Mounted Platform (26-1379)

Adjournment

that the item be recommended for approval

that the item be recommended for approval

that the meeting be adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Approval of October 12, 2026 meeting minutes

Parking changes for B-26 Bellaire Ct reconstruction

Approval of Previous Council Meeting Minutes (26-1301)

Resolution #16-R-26 Limiting the Use of ALPR Cameras

The committee amendment made the resolution palatable despite reservations

Changes to W Hawes Ave / N Summit St Intersection Traffic Control (26-1277)

Balance of the Agenda (26-1274, 26-1275, 26-1276, 26-1278, 26-1247, 26-1263, 26-1296, 26-1280)

Ordinances #99-26 to #101-26 (26-1310)

that the Municipal Services Committee Meeting be adjourned at 4:48 p.m.

that the request to approve ordinance changes related to the Comet Ridge Subdivision (Phase 1) be recommended for approval

that the request to approve Permanent Street Occupancy Permit for ADI Tree Planter Uplighting in College Avenue amenity strip from Badger Avenue to Drew Street be recommended for approval

that the meeting be adjourned at 6:26 p.m.

that the Report Action Item be approved

that the September 21, 2026 Municipal Service Committee Meeting Minutes be approved

that the request to approve Contract Amendment #1 for 2027 Repair and Maintenance Program for the Red, Green, and Yellow Parking Ramps contract with Desman Inc. by an increase of $18,720 for a total c

that the request to approve intersection traffic control at the Lindbergh Street / Jarchow Street intersection (Follow-Up to Six-Month Evaluation) be recommended for approval

that the item be recommended for approval

Approval of September 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Contract Amendment #1 — 2027 parking ramp repair program (Desman Inc.)

Permanent street occupancy permit — ADI tree planter uplighting on College Avenue

that the item be recommended for approval

Ordinance changes — Comet Ridge Subdivision (Phase 1)

Traffic control change — W Hawes Avenue / N Summit Street intersection

Traffic control change — Lindbergh Street / Jarchow Street intersection

Approval of September 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes (26-1293)

COPS Technology and Equipment Grant (26-1294)

2027 Special Assessment Policy (26-1296)

Adjournment

Resolution #15-R-26 — Private School Voucher Funding Transparency

Believed the resolution was more political than a needed council action since the disclosure would occur administratively anyway.

Resolution #13-R-26 — State Review of Vehicle Noise and Demerit Penalties

Saw it as advocacy to the state that should be done individually and would burden staff.