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Becker, who gave his address as 1061 Greenacres Lane, said Courtside Field — a new development in the Shattuck neighborhood — will include a trail and suggested the city consider naming trails after local families or historical figures and installing interpretive or wayfinding signage. He noted a lack of signage on existing paths and specifically cited the Walnut Street Trail, which runs by City Hall and connects the downtown hotel to nearby retail, saying there is no clear wayfinding.

\"There are many trails in Neenah,\" Becker said. \"I would encourage the city to look at naming each one of the trails ... and then also, look at basically setting up some signage.\" He suggested the city explore sponsorships and QR-code maps so visitors and residents could learn about routes and nearby businesses.

Council response and next steps

No council action followed public forum. The public comment was recorded and closed; no council member requested follow-up at the July 16 meeting. Becker's remarks will be part of the public record and could inform future parks or downtown wayfinding discussions.

Ending

Becker encouraged the council to consider trails as a tourism and neighborhood amenity and to pursue low-cost signage and mapping strategies for trails citywide.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","07-16-2025 Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A Neenah resident suggested the city adopt unique trail names, signage and QR-code maps to promote tourism and neighborhood use, citing the Walnut Street Trail outside City Hall as an example with minimal signage.","taxTitle","Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin","taxId",51879,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6153224,"Neenah council approves maintenance-assessment contract with Associated Appraisal Consultants for 2026–2030",47,768000,815000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5493966-7d40df7617b1534164994391eef6b53d&start=768&end=815","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5493966-7d40df7617b1534164994391eef6b53d/thumbnail_768000.jpg","/articles/6153224/Neenah/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Neenah-council-approves-maintenance-assessment-contract-with-Associated-Appraisal-Consultants-for-20262030","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6153224-1e0076dea0daa6d100e6ac7b51f1ec60/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001970&Signature=eVwtlOzZCuq4XG6uR8wqAg8D5QodiPpg0D688IvOncLw1CaN6LjZfVT8vRa78BXZDTWBjSPtZ~UDJnMAEITGA03Dznpe5DNIz4lkEbUShnYXd66A7MQTF6P9HPMPlcnFRbZIRueW51YOwQOEHtITImGBtX2GAOj66ONlNwmWm1kwdj-uz3CCjvwXjW3t95tiLN~4IZgTkOVd4tKwqvH7UdFYEue-Lt5yQselEEE0FK461noU3iT4siG3s3xnJoeTyZ3t2IIJ3s2yUMrN~2hKZfDuWthMHf3dDCexRp7K59Bp~QxC--YP7iH8MKpwUuGzX1sLxTXy80z7zt8AREJ0tA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neenah — The City of Neenah Common Council on July 16 approved a maintenance-assessment services contract covering 2026 through 2030 with Associated Appraisal Consultants Inc., with an average annual fee of $42,000.

Alderman Steiner reported the finance and personnel committee recommended the contract; the council adopted the recommendation by voice vote (8–0) following a motion and second. The motion was described in committee as action to approve the maintenance assessment services contract for the stated period and fee.

The contract will authorize the vendor to provide assessment services as outlined in the city procurement and committee materials. Council members recorded no questions during the floor discussion and voted to approve the contract unanimously.

Ending

The contract award is now authorized; the city will execute the agreement and the vendor will provide assessment services beginning under the 2026 contract term.","The Common Council approved a five-year maintenance-assessment services contract with Associated Appraisal Consultants Inc., for an average annual fee of $42,000, following a finance committee recommendation.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6153229,"Neenah aldermen request review of Station 31 remodel, call for fire-rescue comprehensive analysis to be voted Aug. 6",286,1228000,1514000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5493966-7d40df7617b1534164994391eef6b53d&start=1228&end=1514","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5493966-7d40df7617b1534164994391eef6b53d/thumbnail_1228000.jpg","/articles/6153229/Neenah/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Neenah-aldermen-request-review-of-Station-31-remodel-call-for-fire-rescue-comprehensive-analysis-to-be-voted-Aug-6","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6153229-7a640f1afb2263179839356eee7f348a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001970&Signature=FAGFWsQF4aRtp9cKXwVUTyyWzVkuR9DvMgcEl5mCo7idjJ-mdiaKNftm720R6q2oNU4xNQJ2ZSAx~xvOem9mZsPp9V5e-fc~GmEp0pE20hBtlNbZYhqvKpKADavQTseCXstNJf3AvhuqOLkSz-lVuYMTpo-h0S5ALMXBudKyvlAQO3yqScx7y3Hl8vAW67M04hKugx1cUt46Q2NBYc8AeO5OFphEUeqCZw~abupxyDnzBlFpk1FcHZXPE4dUobYmaFwaZyR~JM9wunh8Jrwfbrzcw6UCofEBdJgqak5fOU6NnjDadzujEr6FmBfygSbUsSmJJONOyxotX8bRps4YRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neenah — At the July 16 Common Council meeting, aldermen asked the council to hold a committee of the whole to weigh the pros and cons of new construction versus remodeling the Station 31 firehouse and proposed directing the mayor to pursue an outside comprehensive analysis of Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue. Both directives are to be voted on at the council's Aug. 6 meeting.

Alderman Paulo asked the council to schedule a committee of the whole to review prior studies and the range of options for Station 31. He said two reports — one from 2020 and another from 2023 — contained different recommendations and that the 2023 report presented limited options, including either renovating roughly 14,000 square feet of existing space or building a 17,000-square-foot facility. Paulo contrasted that with Station 36 in Menasha, which when replaced or renovated resulted in a facility of just under 8,000 square feet, and argued the issue should be reconsidered in light of long-term planning.

Separately, Alderman Paul Noe moved to direct Mayor Lang to work with Mayor Hammond and Chief Tisch to hire an outside firm to perform a Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue comprehensive analysis; the motion was seconded and will be placed on the Aug. 6 agenda for a vote. No formal procurement or contract was approved at the July 16 meeting; Mayor Lang noted the city had already sought at least one quote and had begun outreach to firms.

Discussion and context

- Alderman Paulo emphasized that the 2023 study had a narrow set of options and that council deliberations should re-examine facility sizing and long-term strategy for fire services and growth over the next 20 years.
- Alderman Paul Noe said a comprehensive outside analysis was long overdue, noting that the Neenah and Menasha departments merged in 2001 and that a high-level, \"50,000-foot view\" would help inform capital planning.
- Mayor Lang said the city had already requested at least one quote and was pursuing additional firms; the motion as presented by Noe is intended to bring the council into the process and set a timeline.

What the council did and did not decide

No final decision about Station 31 design or funding was made on July 16. The council recorded two council-directive motions — one requesting a committee of the whole to examine remodeling versus new construction for Station 31, and another to initiate an outside comprehensive analysis of Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue — both to be formally considered and voted on at the Aug. 6 council meeting.

Ending

Council members said they will bring additional materials and options to future meetings; the council will vote on the two directives on Aug. 6.","Aldermen asked for a committee-of-the-whole discussion comparing new construction to remodeling at Station 31 and proposed an outside comprehensive analysis of Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue; both items are set for votes at the Aug. 6 council meeting.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":44,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":50,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6153234,"Neenah council approves final plat for Courtside Fields subdivision, 8-0",581,725000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5493966-7d40df7617b1534164994391eef6b53d&start=144&end=725","/articles/6153234/Neenah/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Neenah-council-approves-final-plat-for-Courtside-Fields-subdivision-8-0","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6153234-a10f3a1c736a73c6751e8e9f2c5f0cb4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771001970&Signature=fQJmV6XplioK0TX4UWtkQo9ezreSEgltVlUT8CcrlQNiH9xD264StgA7D9kVnExH32rgjm9VpSQVQoU1h8Xwgz5zJGSXfHdQ7wGa6s1yT9smx-jXvnlgY-k4YarXEHbmBBCgFwVcSMNhH-3Kg3-dxdRyAVyS2R5sYv6NhSHIDf8Civ9cl~qUO7H7DBbJwnKNLX91JKRwf3P5wf5~sbUQv3IvpmxfWIqX9Dq8E-LulcjSH3xM5N8oxF1LtLfdSs4jHNqXS3zD8DV80c7vYGRZUFApZz5mqLqXVm8SIwibaaOM9dSEnje3xYaGCQ5x6PqDm1T6H4cTGY98FpHhYUTJLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neenah — The City of Neenah Common Council on July 16 approved the final plat for the Courtside Fields subdivision, a 31-lot development on the former Shattuck School site, by an 8-0 vote.

City Development Director Nye told the council the proposal creates 31 privately owned lots on both sides of Lawton and requires removal of the athletic bleachers and track on the site before development on that portion may proceed. The vote followed a request to remove the item from the consent agenda for discussion.

The plat creates buildable lots on land that was formerly athletic fields south of the Shattuck School between Reed and Elm streets; the developer said houses will be sized to match the neighborhood and that the project could add significant tax base.

The council approved the final plat after Alderman Ellis moved the item and Alderman Paul Noe seconded. The motion passed 8 to 0.

Discussion and details

Director Nye told the council that the proposal had been presented as a preliminary plat in May and that the developer must satisfy city requirements, escrow deposits and municipal-code standards before final recordation. \"This is for a 31 lot development on the former Shattuck School site,\" Director Nye said.

Developer Omar Sheikh answered council questions about house sizes and said, \"There isn't a minimum size right now, but we're looking to ... be a minimum of 1,400 square feet.\" Sheikh said he was working with builders to set minimum and maximum sizes so new homes fit the established neighborhood.

Alderman Paul Noe said he estimated the buildout could represent more than $10 million in new taxable value once homes are built. Public-works discussion also covered a regional stormwater pond tied to the development. Director Kaiser said the pond is designed by Veil Engineering and deferred to the city attorney on the timing of the formal property transfer for the pond, saying the city will not begin work on the pond until the transfer is complete. Attorney Rashid was identified as the city attorney referenced for transfer timing.

Council members and staff said home construction and pond work will proceed concurrently and require coordination between the developer and the city.

Clarifying details and conditions

- Lots created: 31 (final plat).
- Minimum house size under consideration: developer said likely a minimum of about 1,400 square feet; council and staff said final minimum/maximum sizes will be set as part of the development requirements.
- Developer responsibilities before building on the southern portion: remove bleachers and track.
- Stormwater pond: design work cited as by Veil Engineering; formal transfer timing was deferred to City Attorney Rashid and must occur before the city undertakes work on the property.
- Vote: motion passed 8–0 (no recorded no/abstain votes).

What the council acted on and what remains

The council approved the final plat tonight; details such as the development agreement implementation, required escrows, construction phasing and the specific house-size standards will be finalized through the development agreement and public-works review. Staff said the city will coordinate pond construction and home construction so both can proceed but did not provide a specific construction schedule.

Ending

The Courtside Fields final plat was approved unanimously. Additional administrative steps — escrows, development-agreement conditions and the formal property transfer for the stormwater pond — remain before site work and home construction proceed.","The Common Council approved a 31-lot final plat for the Courtside Fields subdivision on the former Shattuck School site and discussed lot standards, a regional stormwater pond transfer and coordination with future home construction.","actionData","errors"]

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