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Supporters compared UTV/ATV use to motorcycles and neighborhood electric vehicles, saying properly equipped UTVs (lights, indicators, doors) can operate safely with traffic. Councilor Bulow noted operational conveniences such as driving short distances and not needing to trailer the vehicles for local use. \"It created no barriers or... I'd say ... it worked just fine,\" he said of his previous experience with low-speed vehicles.

Several councilors and a member who identified safety concerns said ATVs/UTVs were not designed for paved-road operation and that emergency services have observed higher crash rates when off-road vehicles operate on roads. That concern led members to ask for more analysis and public input.

The council directed staff to refer the matter to the Transportation Committee for review and recommended using Winnebago County’s recently adopted approach as a starting point for committee deliberation. Councilor Nichols had proposed that path in a pre-meeting; the chair and several councilors endorsed the referral to the committee to allow more detailed discussion of operational rules, enforcement, insurance, signage and public-safety implications before any city ordinance is proposed for council action.

No ordinance was adopted; the Transportation Committee will review and return a recommendation to the council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oshkosh Common Council - 8/12/25","oneSentenceSummary","Councilors debated allowing all-terrain and utility-terrain vehicles on city roads. Several members backed exploring an ordinance, citing tourism and convenience; others raised safety concerns. Council directed staff to refer the matter to the transportation committee, using Winnebago County's ordinance as a starting point.","taxTitle","Oshkosh City, Winnebago County, Wisconsin","taxId",5129,"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},6486916,"Council directs staff to advance staff-recommended stormwater update (scenario 5)",1281,1590000,2871000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5566721-7f408c277ef0340d57b33d62d4a1b00d&start=1590&end=2871","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5566721-7f408c277ef0340d57b33d62d4a1b00d/thumbnail_1590000.jpg","/articles/6486916/Oshkosh-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Council-directs-staff-to-advance-staff-recommended-stormwater-update-scenario-5","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486916-839a6613e2535ad3b38a7ec6ca053406/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160684&Signature=ouiuWFUyBFVk2AEXWO9EuOgUbhxrBQqcK-Vs9kBShymgsy3qcPxKlIbVHuZBH8RDFo8eXjNZQpy6AcwdaARIsVL7wF9dHbV9T2MB3Foq4xkktFWS0iOoVR2uLLRqyjfEEixdd3hnPt6iPcuj1zVYyrDVeQJIC-NPLw0bqMPX-jQ3tE6b~npqCC-uYlYf9MW-VTu72LpG3fW1MJSMMPKsLS-2QgD~c7cw6Y~gyRYQ-biiphKa~722LRfPh72She5mJS1pVN~XAL~EMMBDiUvt09NnJV9UvZ-DF14SKBrNxVyHTQIvfE4C9I4hD0fVno1PKbQ-mem0e6-8vuafFhayqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented follow-up materials to a prior workshop on proposed updates to Chapter 14 (post-construction stormwater management). The update aims to align the city's ordinance with TMDL implementation and anticipated Wisconsin DNR MS4 permit expectations while setting achievable phosphorus and total suspended solids (TSS) reduction targets.

Staff noted the intent was not to impose requirements beyond what state MS4 practice standards already demand: \"the stormwater practices that are required to comply with the current state law as it relates to total suspended solids will result in a higher phosphorus reduction than what we're proposing in this code,\" staff said. The planning commission had favored scenario 5 (with a proposed tweak on phosphorus for redevelopment), while the sustainability advisory board had favored a more stringent alternative.

Council members debated whether to adopt scenario 5 (staff recommendation), scenario 3 (which would focus higher reductions in the Sawyer Creek watershed) or keep existing rules. Concerns included uncertainty about the next MS4 permit, possible cost impacts to redevelopment, and whether targeting a single watershed would be preferable to a citywide standard.

Several councilors and staff described scenario 5 as a simplification that provides consistency for developers and reviewers; others argued for targeted higher reductions in the Sawyer Creek watershed. Staff and multiple councilors said preliminary analysis showed many sites would already meet scenario 5 targets or could meet them with common practices such as infiltration testing.

After discussion, councilors indicated consensus to have staff proceed with scenario 5 as the basis for a formal code rewrite and return with draft ordinance language. The rewrite will preserve administrative flexibility (the \"maximum extent practicable\" language) and allow staff case-by-case considerations where site conditions preclude meeting the standards.","After a workshop and discussion of alternatives, the council directed staff to proceed with the staff-recommended post-construction stormwater ordinance update labeled 'scenario 5.' Councilors debated trade-offs and one member voiced preference to keep current language, but a consensus formed for scenario 5 as the working draft for rewrite.",{"_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},6486921,"Council directs staff to advance change raising industrial impervious-surface limit",127,1409000,1536000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5566721-7f408c277ef0340d57b33d62d4a1b00d&start=1409&end=1536","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5566721-7f408c277ef0340d57b33d62d4a1b00d/thumbnail_1409000.jpg","/articles/6486921/Oshkosh-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Council-directs-staff-to-advance-change-raising-industrial-impervious-surface-limit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486921-5e38aa2fa3bd802fb63d84d36aa1622c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160684&Signature=OXROKdAkMi96zLmf0NAKmsTP~dRVvYVwm0CT-8gKRvYw4OWPQ6nUVB3ymc9avcOr6hN~XmN4hBKJH-wqd1XS4aewV0u33hMOpb5FhTl7yTkghGtRqoLswW2fq78pE96C1zazBxyKO3weWwp9sBujMjCZNoTcYITEdHYiuchHkXyEvX0Ybwp6vdy65Jy-Ov8Oy8GObFaRBOomjgbz2fbvpAM1QWL5GVTEA9zOjEf-jdKYp5RVgCWOcz5mrWpG6Z5llScdURYHyrslbBZ2StTyM0Fjc0-mZVNibYlr5xQ3cQO5jHZLAujr1tqgKgNCdYGED1ATrG2xQUyZBkBl0-BMuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilor Stevenson proposed adjusting the city’s industrial-district impervious-surface limits so that all industrial zoning districts would allow 80% impervious coverage by right rather than the current mix of 70% and 80% standards. Stevenson said the intent is to avoid land consumption and sprawl \"so long as staff signs off\" on stormwater, landscaping and setback requirements.

Stevenson emphasized that the change would not waive landscaping rules, setbacks or stormwater obligations. \"We're not waiving stormwater requirements,\" he said, adding that industrial users often need additional area for material or vehicle storage and that higher by-right coverage can reduce pressure to buy additional lots and cause sprawl.

Councilors asked procedural questions (why the standards differ today) and then signaled support for staff to advance the concept into a code rewrite. Several council members said they were comfortable with staff developing the detailed language and returning with a draft. The council's direction was to have city staff prepare revisions for further review rather than to adopt immediate ordinance changes at the meeting.

As discussed, any change would retain existing stormwater, landscaping and setback standards and require developers to meet those requirements; exceptions up to 90% were described as conditional and subject to staff review and sign-off.

The matter will be brought back to council for review after city staff prepare the rewrite and supporting analysis.","Councilor Stevenson asked staff to prepare code changes to raise allowed impervious coverage in industrial zoning from 70% to 80% (with conditional exceptions up to 90%); council gave direction to advance the rewrite to staff.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6486926,"Council lays over one item, approves plats and licenses; LED sign bid fails",11,1216000,1227000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5566721-7f408c277ef0340d57b33d62d4a1b00d&start=1216&end=1227","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5566721-7f408c277ef0340d57b33d62d4a1b00d/thumbnail_1216000.jpg","/articles/6486926/Oshkosh-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Council-lays-over-one-item-approves-plats-and-licenses-LED-sign-bid-fails","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486926-51cd31b025c0100c2ec8ba705a300024/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160684&Signature=ZCjRJSlvOBBvYY2A6W6Of-KhtBdZkntkZbzhoLiT5J1EUeSm4BYgT7o9xKYe-GGj7K9EqVpHrWRlGWWfOKHxVJJaVxluIz85RR7dHAert9ZF3CagcWsckANWGJYoOQA-7Yh0CYRdnUOGZfpqLbt4DUXDB-kZCfH3GO27UEnZhECO5-AuqsVWCF-SiLEUG7n8i7TFRbMGH3OZXXKeHYgcw~6mP4S1-Arr~pFyQPYMhb8qBWacKODL6g8qIV2MsWzax~C4GnOjpwtgdxdV6LbpxZnyEb3-8ASKn0EbwkQZzR4e0wVlRRm-XDNcMfdWx68RQH7FQK1HAfg3X9kEeIe7jw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oshkosh Common Council on Aug. 12 voted to lay over Resolution 25-417 for clarification, approved a set of preliminary plats and a liquor-license change, adopted a cooperative metropolitan planning agreement and failed to approve an award for LED electronic message centers after a 3-3 tie.

The council voted 6-0 to lay Resolution 25-417 over to the next regularly scheduled meeting after members said the resolution and accompanying memo contained conflicting language and the staff requested more time to correct the document. Councilor Bulow, Councilor Stevenson, Councilor Nichols, Councilor Larson, Councilor Spambauer and Mayor Muggar recorded aye votes on the motion to lay 25-417 over.

On other consent and action items the council took the following formal votes:
- Resolution 25-431: approval of a cooperative agreement for continued transportation planning for the Oshkosh metropolitan planning area (City of Oshkosh, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission and the Oshkosh Metropolitan Planning Organization). Roll call: Bulow — aye; Stevenson — present; Nichols — aye; Larson — aye; Spambauer — aye; Muggar — aye. Result described in the minutes as carried 5 yes, 0 no, 1 present.

- Resolution 25-432: award bid for LED electronic message centers for park locations. After extended discussion about cost and expected return, the roll call produced a 3-3 split (Bulow — aye; Stevenson — aye; Nichols — no; Larson — no; Spambauer — no; Muggar — aye). The chair stated the tie meant the motion failed.

- Resolution 25-433: approval of a preliminary plat for a 91-lot single-family subdivision east of Clearview Road (Casey’s Meadow South, fifth addition). Carried (roll call recorded six ayes).

- Resolution 25-434: approval of a preliminary plat for a 25-lot mixed-residential subdivision east of Sherman Road (Island View Estates, second addition). Carried (six ayes).

- Resolution 25-435: approve conditional surrender of a Class B beer license and issuance of a combination Class B liquor license for the Jockey Club at 24 Grunewald Avenue. Carried (six ayes).

The council chair identified three ordinances (25-428, 25-429 and 25-430) regarding parking regulations and the council’s annual meeting schedule; those were noted as coming back for further discussion at a future meeting.

Minutes show the council completed the remainder of its agenda, moved several policy discussions to staff or committee work, and adjourned at the close of business.

Votes and roll-call details in this article are taken verbatim from the meeting record and roll-call statements recorded in the official transcript.","At its Aug. 12 meeting the Oshkosh Common Council laid over Resolution 25-417 for clarification, approved several plats and a liquor-license change, approved a metropolitan planning cooperative agreement, and rejected (tie) an award for LED message-center signs.","actionData","errors"]

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