Alderperson District 8· 2022–2026
Randy Ropella
Menasha
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Top issues during term (20)
E-bike and e-scooter regulation
High Cliff Connection greenway
No city money — fully funded by the Community Foundation.
Jefferson Park Boat Launch completion
About $86,600 in new contract costs and payments were approved this meeting.
Racine Street-Main Street roundabout sail design
Up to $10,000 for engineering services.
2026 Budget Amendment for Emergency Software
Costs the city up to $9,000.
Jefferson Park Boat Launch construction progress
This payment adds about $40,413 to a project whose total contract now stands near $1.34 million.
Police software maintenance agreement
Costs the city up to $9,000.
Pleasants Park Playground Replacement
Funded within budgeted amounts, per staff; exact figure not stated.
Alcohol consumption in City parks (O-3-26)
No dollar figure was attached, though festival-related tourism and event activity could benefit local businesses.
Comprehensive Plan Update — development visioning
Up to $20,000 from the city's budget for planning consultant services.
204 Railroad Street brownfield cleanup grant
The EPA grant would help pay for cleanup of the contaminated site, reducing local cleanup costs.
Sewer plant phosphorus filter project
The project will carry significant costs, potentially softened by state clean water fund loans.
Village of Harrison Fire Protection Fee Settlement
A one-time $72,749.30 payment, funded through the R-5-26 budget adjustment.
Fire Rescue Organizational Assessment
Up to $33,500 total, with Menasha's $13,125.30 share coming from a budget amendment.
Police Chief Thorn Resignation
Downtown Waterfront Vision
City litigation: Cordell Howze v. Derrick Rotta, et al. (24CV01661)
Any settlement or judgment in the lawsuit could end up costing the city money, but no figures were discussed publicly.
Lodging license fee increases
Fees rise for most lodging types — for example, a 1-unit tourist rooming house goes from $175 to $210, and the largest hotel category drops from $620 to $580.
Street construction on Eighth, Third, and DePere Streets
The contract would cost the city about $195,922.
Epoxy pavement markings on Third and Racine Streets
The contract would cost the city about $122,398.
Decisions during term (48)
Recorded while Ropella was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.