Oshkosh Public Library seen as likely home for community radio; contract finishing touches remain

City staff and library representatives told council members that the Oshkosh Public Library is in late-stage talks to host the community radio station.

"From the point of view of the board and the library administration, I think they've seen it as a natural partnership all along," Daryl said, noting the library's long experience hosting tenant organizations and calling collaboration with Friends of Oshkosh Community Media "very communicative."

Staff said the library and the friends group are finalizing contract details and that once paperwork is complete the city would support moving equipment and providing training. "There's a couple key pieces that we want to just make sure we wrap up," the Staff member said, adding that the transition would include moving required technology and preparing spaces so radio operations can continue.

Council members expressed support for the radio move to the library but said details remain pending; staff described the arrangement as near-final but contingent on completing outstanding contract items. No formal agreement or council vote occurred during the workshop.

Staff said the radio transition is expected to require modest coordination on space and technology but does not present the same staffing and ADA captioning burdens that affect Live TV. The item will return to a future agenda if and when officials finalize contracts and operational plans.

Daryl and staff said they welcome opportunities to continue working with producers and the Friends group to keep local programming available to residents.