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The memo read at the meeting said the museum was \"nearing our conservative goal of $25,000 for our spring fund drive\" but noted that in the prior year the museum raised over $56,000. The report also said applications for large federal grants will not be reviewed because the agencies \"have either been shuttered or are in the process of being shuttered,\" and that the local community foundation is prioritizing basic-needs groups, reducing the museum's grant prospects.

Alderman Bruno asked councilmembers to review the printed report and noted the museum's board is taking a cautious approach to its next year's budget in response to the revenue shortfall. No council action or funding appropriation was taken at the June 4 meeting; the report was transmitted to the council as part of committee reports.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","06-04-2025 Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At a council meeting, Alderman Bruno read an executive director memo saying the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass is facing reduced donations and lower program revenue; spring fund drive target is conservative and federal grant opportunities are uncertain.","taxTitle","Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin","taxId",51879,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6202532,"Residents urge stronger enforcement of illegal fireworks after July 4 incidents",851,1757000,2608000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3786853-65ca4c984d0d57f3ad2df3e46fdfd9e0&start=1757&end=2608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3786853-65ca4c984d0d57f3ad2df3e46fdfd9e0/thumbnail_1757000.jpg","/articles/6202532/Neenah/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Residents-urge-stronger-enforcement-of-illegal-fireworks-after-July-4-incidents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202532-9aa95308237199683973239dbd735939/orig.mp4?Expires=1769633782&Signature=Yl0EM9SoZKo3Rfiv4cBdUSRJv0qUU1k3bXoejcNYLAehRzrYKMmUIMZVI6l8j3kz0oriKcSMnYA1DTUVML2GXzBy3FBqYZblY0Peqxz2qe6KCMQyZ330Q53WCQVeDKShsNQj~TJFeaTo9404LSNNEAua1aD39q9NSFSKmG5sLIuSU78ocGMQAIFjyv7gThOWRdFRt-t1YV~rx~FK-0w2uAAThkmouqX2ZC8cOtZCrloVD5mfrdwp4GQ5MJt2vkPEB8Q96kYCWjHCO4Dc6o~DSMmf6ctFICcLk-EbwJf-KS-2SMgt7nvtd6UA0Win-YqPXuyWskYEikTkA5-Fg81Ocg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Neenah residents told the Common Council on June 4 they want the city to take stronger action against illegal fireworks after repeated incidents in residential neighborhoods. Wendy Shepanski, 1037 Oak Street, said an M80 explosion on July 4 last year coincided with her dog suffering a fatal heart attack; she said she recorded activity and that police response resulted only in a warning.

Wendy's husband, William, said he has tracked the same addresses for years and questioned why the city enforces minor property rules (for example, trimming trees or cleaning discarded furniture) but not fireworks that violate state law. \"What I wanna know is when is the city gonna crack down on this?\" he asked the council.

Alderman Palmeau asked City Attorney Rashid whether the matter should go to committee or be handled through a council directive. Attorney Rashid said the topic could be placed on the Public Services and Safety Committee agenda or addressed via a council directive and offered to provide legal context about ordinances and enforcement procedures at a future meeting. Alderman Palmeau said he would speak with the committee chairman to place the issue on the committee agenda.

Council members and staff indicated that complaints and the enforcement process would benefit from clarification and that committee-level review could examine the city's ordinance options, enforcement processes, and potential penalties. No ordinance change or formal enforcement action was adopted at the June 4 meeting; staff were asked to provide information and committee placement for further review.","Residents reported illegal large fireworks in neighborhoods that caused property and animal harm and asked the council to pursue ordinances and enforcement; council members suggested referring the issue to the Public Services and Safety Committee for review of ordinances and enforcement options.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6202537,"Council and Board award Doty Park shoreline contracts totaling about $1.4 million",123,4305000,4428000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3786853-65ca4c984d0d57f3ad2df3e46fdfd9e0&start=4305&end=4428","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3786853-65ca4c984d0d57f3ad2df3e46fdfd9e0/thumbnail_4305000.jpg","/articles/6202537/Neenah/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Council-and-Board-award-Doty-Park-shoreline-contracts-totaling-about-14-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202537-62418dfff597819f228af63f93da94f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1769633782&Signature=nkpMEvyh4opmj6g23gmOrGtvWv9rNhgVVd5UwGVomhln7VizqZJv-qtFjIhl0Rakyg8f4MibbjyAoObql0K38WfpTcLs69EmZ1kfUhaZqnrET9FJhSH8eS-4eHWR2ZLHAVIDaqkcSGrlsHrT-Oo-Nru~-uewoqH4aSlOugUoafmAGjxMuTleJLguKvbFe22255wRWqOWJ8MIQ-2kMUmOjglWmAvE4d~zKwenBth-TT5tfgtzBuPRKICJBcGX~VAy0MdvZncL6XkeVZauem4bAJoyFIpfkMsqxbyKQmQgMQ7doPgLAdFE0WsQwwg1M-SMsHNaUTIht7QJlDc5Hb0XtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Neenah Common Council and Board of Public Works approved contracts on June 4 for Doty Park phase 1 shoreline improvements that together total roughly $1.4 million. The board recommended, and the council approved, Edgewater Resources for construction administration in the amount of $126,976 plus reimbursable expenses of $11,222, and awarded a construction contract to Vinton Construction of Rivers, Wis., for $1,266,181.80 using 2025 capital improvement project funds.

Vice Chairman Alderman Lundrum presented the Board of Public Works recommendation and said minutes and documents are on the city website. Director Keating told the council the contractor is expected to begin work this fall and that \"They have to be out of the water February 20 eighth of 20 26,\" according to the meeting record. Council members asked about schedule constraints and penalties; Keating said the contract for this project does not include a liquidated-damages clause for missing the in-water completion date.

The council approved Edgewater Resources' construction-administration agreement on a 9–0 vote. The Board's bid award for the construction contract likewise passed by voice and roll-call votes reported as unanimous; the clerk recorded the construction contract motion as carrying 9–0.

Officials said final project timing is influenced by seasonal in-water work restrictions and contractor scheduling; staff indicated additional project details and the construction schedule will be available from the city's project manager and the Public Works Department.","The council and Board of Public Works approved contracts for Doty Park phase 1 shoreline improvements: Edgewater Resources for construction administration ($126,976 plus $11,222 reimbursables) and Vinton Construction for construction ($1,266,181.80); work expected to begin this fall with in-water work constrained by seasonal limits.",{"_32":99,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":100,"_40":101,"_42":102,"_44":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6202542,"Neenah council approves downtown DORA after weeks of public debate",4121,145000,4266000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3786853-65ca4c984d0d57f3ad2df3e46fdfd9e0&start=145&end=4266","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3786853-65ca4c984d0d57f3ad2df3e46fdfd9e0/thumbnail_145000.jpg","/articles/6202542/Neenah/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Neenah-council-approves-downtown-DORA-after-weeks-of-public-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202542-fcbfc8f69c9a6d25e9f7e9dcbc5feae9/orig.mp4?Expires=1769633782&Signature=cILhxzRnKG9F3yZzj6N7Tnm4jQ6q5fmThNxO7KxX0lwfa5U8YYp8U0X0wenuboBsUy37B1LGX~X0YryopJS6uITumCDb-i6v59cEKeC5dm0HN6kMrzUqZ2p9NITmIqEsbUGR65FgjK9j7OGYwu1qitqVSKXuK7w31AKBLOFAEEgMW7u4-LBselyXhSqKWoJVdiOvmSCi0vRp9ZtJda4c6gBMzOkZUpOWdamW1HyXIN5neEOW1hvEtPOkGipsTsYxmGGytgQSAOCOcFDqxKsxwavihlIzstsEaO4pxgiGKB3Ur9tTxdHi6kREMAbXH1zQaXDH0TSyUSsnJliaUWdQdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Neenah Common Council voted 6–3 on June 4 to approve Resolution 2025-04 establishing a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, in the downtown. The adopted resolution sets hours from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

Residents and business advocates filled the council chamber and the public forum with opposing views in advance of the vote. Scribe Becker, who identified his address as 1061 Green Acres Lane, urged the council to return the proposal to committee, saying, \"I would recommend sending the DORA District Resolution back to committee where more input and some of these issues can be worked out.\" Future Neenah and its representatives supported the plan; a Future Neenah speaker said, \"DORA isn't about beverages, it's about creating a destination,\" and argued the policy would increase foot traffic and benefit downtown businesses.

Councilmembers debated an amendment that would have limited DORA hours to May 1–Aug. 31 and a 4 p.m. start time. Alderman Borchardt moved the original resolution; the amendment to limit hours to summer evenings failed on a 3–6 roll call. After further discussion the council approved the original resolution by a 6–3 vote.

Supporters said prior temporary DORA events showed the concept can work without the problems some opponents forecast. Alderman Steiner said the prior events \"have gone very well\" and noted the city could terminate the DORA if problems arise. Opponents warned the measure would increase public drinking and disorderly conduct; several speakers compared the proposal to incidents reported in nearby communities and asked for special exceptions for family-focused events such as the city's holiday celebration.

Council members and staff also noted operational distinctions between temporary, event-specific T-DORA permits and the permanent DORA resolution under consideration. Alderman Lundrum cautioned that the DORA is not the same as the earlier temporary events and said the longer, year-round proposal \"is nowhere near the same.\" The council did not adopt any additional exceptions at tonight's vote.

The resolution passed and can be reviewed by the council and rescinded if enforcement or public-safety concerns arise, according to members who supported the measure. The resolution text and implementation procedures are on file with the city clerk's office and the city web site.","The Neenah Common Council approved Resolution 2025-04 to establish a designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) in the downtown, allowing open containers in a defined area from noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; an amendment to restrict hours to summer evenings failed 3–6.","actionData","errors"]

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