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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Menasha public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Midway Place Resurfacing and Utility Construction Payments
Midway Place is getting a full asphalt resurfacing from Midway Road to its terminus, with Northeast Asphalt recommended as the low bidder at about $117,853.
Long-Term Power Supply Contract Amendment No. 3
Amendment No. 3 to the long-term power supply contract for participating members was up for approval, affecting how the city's electric utility buys power going forward.
Unison Credit Union Electronic Message Center Sign
Unison Credit Union wants to add a digital message center to its monument sign at 1133 Province Terrace, which requires a special use permit because it sits within 300 feet of homes. The council held a formal public hearing before deciding.
City Attorney Appointment — David Rashid
The council was set to appoint David Rashid as City Attorney for an interim term from December 7, 2026 through April 20, 2027, following the hiring committee's recommendation.
2026 Street and Utility Project Wrap-up
The city wrapped up this year's chip sealing of residential streets, swapping some streets out of the program (Ida Street in; Lincoln and Manitowoc streets out) at no extra cost. The final $55,716 payment closed out the contract.
Bond consent for Alexander & Bishop 1, LLC retail center financing
The city is consenting to a $15 million Public Finance Authority bond issuance for the retail center at 1604 S. Appleton Road. It costs taxpayers nothing — the debt is the company's, not the city's.
Downtown Business Incentive Program grant — 200 Main Street
The committee approved a $50,000 grant from the downtown incentive program to support reinvestment at 200 Main Street, continuing the city's effort to bolster its downtown business district.
Third Street deferred paving
Instead of fully paving Third Street, the city will patch it now and finish it later, after redevelopment and possible sewer lateral work — saving about $69,700 today but leaving the street temporarily patched.
Homecoming Parade route change
The Fox Valley Labor Council got permission to use city streets for its Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 7, 2026, from 9 to 11 AM — expect some street closures that morning.
Employee Bonus Program Proposal
A resident urged the council to create a standing bonus program for salaried public works staff who worked massive overtime during tornado response, suggesting at least $2,500 for two employees.
Senior Care Conversion at 1284 Midway Road
The former UW-Fox Cities student apartments can become a supervised senior care facility, addressing a growing need for senior housing.
Police-School District Agreements
Renewed agreements for school resource officers and crossing guards with the school district, with one alder abstaining over her district job.