Council rejects truancy ordinance resolution
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The Common Council rejected a resolution reviewing options for a truancy ordinance after a 7-6 vote fell short of the eight votes required for passage.
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The council approved a data-informed mowing reduction strategy, extended the tornado state of emergency, and approved a 2026 purchasing policy. It also approved several infrastructure and utility actions, including a $698,201 maximum contract for network improvements and up to $130,900 for wastewater treatment plant bridge improvements. Peace Park installations, road and parking changes, appointments, licenses, and an ordinance were also approved.
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- Rejected Resolution #7-R-26 reviewing options for a truancy ordinance; the motion received 7 ayes, 6 nays, and 2 abstentions, while eight affirmative votes were required.
- Approved a data-informed mowing reduction strategy by a vote of 13 ayes, with 2 members excused and 1 abstention.
- Extended the tornado state of emergency by a vote of 13 ayes, with 2 members excused and 1 abstention.
- Approved the 2026 Purchasing Policy by a vote of 13 ayes, with 2 members excused and 1 abstention.
- Approved a contract for Appleton Department of Utilities network improvements totaling up to $698,201, including a 7.5% contingency.
- Approved up to $130,900 for Appleton Wastewater Treatment Plant M-K Tunnel Bridge improvements.
- Approved installation of a peace pole and kinetic wind sculptures in Ellen Kort Peace Park.
- Approved the 2028 Franklin Street paving reconstruction design, a Foster Court parking change, Mission Ridge North subdivision ordinance changes, and other committee action items.
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