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Plan Commission approves purchase of parcel to build stormwater detention basin near Vinland Street
Summary
The Oshkosh Plan Commission approved acquisition of a parcel east of the 3100 block of Vinland Street to build a stormwater detention basin that will support the Furno Avenue extension and the Valley Christian development; the vote was 9-0.
The Oshkosh Plan Commission voted unanimously Dec. 2 to approve staff findings recommending that the city acquire a parcel east of the 3100 block of Vinland Street to construct a stormwater detention basin that will serve the Furno Avenue extension and a nearby Valley Christian School development.
Justin Gerak of the Department of Public Works described the parcel and said the acquisition would allow the city to build a detention basin and connect stormwater infrastructure. He told commissioners the location was selected because of where an outfall must be routed: “we actually have to run an outfall pipe all the way down Jackson Street … 600–800 feet to get to where we’re gonna outfall back into waters of the state,” and Valley Christian already owns the land and is willing to sell it.
No public speakers addressed the item during the open comment period. After asking technical clarifying questions about the parcel (lot 2 of the certified survey map), commissioners moved and seconded adoption of the staff findings. A roll‑call vote carried, 9-0.
Staff noted that DNR permitting will be required for the work and that dedication of right of way for the Furno Avenue extension is part of the broader infrastructure plan. The acquisition was presented to the commission as consistent with the city’s stormwater and roadway extension plans. The item will advance through the city’s normal purchasing and permitting processes.
