City of Oshkosh

Neighborhood Plan
Prepared June 2014 – September 2015 by the
Millers Bay Neighborhood Association
and City of Oshkosh- Planning Services Division
Revised September 2, 2015
 MILLERS BAY
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

A comprehensive report to enhance quality of life in the Millers Bay Neighborhood

Compiled and contributions by:

Millers Bay Neighborhood Planning Team

Cheryl Clark
Sandy Drexler
Pam Elmer
Michael Ford
Bev Harrington
Adam Kimball
Xandy Kloeckl
Dennis Lewandowski
Ruth McGinley
Ginnie Sherer
Cathy Trippe

Millers Bay Neighborhood Board of Directors

Reni Lynch, President
Ruth McGinley, Vice President
Pam Elmer, Secretary
Polly Kimball, Treasurer
Jane Hoffman
Patty Lorfeld
Patty Toraason

Neighborhood History
Jerry Burke
Clifford Bunks
Angela Merril

With assistance from:

City of Oshkosh
Planning Services Division
 Millers Bay Neighborhood Vision Statement

Millers Bay is a safe, established neighborhood with a strong sense of community noted for its well
maintained homes, attractive streetscapes and proximity to Lake Winnebago, schools, trails,
Menominee Park and natural open spaces. Our active and engaged residents embrace
neighborliness and forge partnerships within and beyond our borders.
Table of Content_____________________________________________________
Neighborhood Planning Process ......................................................................................................1
Executive Summary..........................................................................................................................2
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Neighborhood History.......................................................................................................................5
Demographic Profile.........................................................................................................................6
Assets and Concerns.........................................................................................................................7
Plan Development............................................................................................................................8
Community Building.............................................................................................................9
Housing...............................................................................................................................10
Land Use.............................................................................................................................12
Transportation....................................................................................................................13
Economic Development......................................................................................................14
Utilities................................................................................................................................15
Natural and Cultural Resources...........................................................................................16
Intergovernmental Cooperation..........................................................................................17
Appendix A – Neighborhood Projects
Neighborhood Activity Timeline..........................................................................................19
Appendix B – Neighborhood Maps
Neighborhood Boundary.......................................................................................................22
Existing Land Use...................................................................................................................23
Existing Zoning......................................................................................................................24
Non-Owner Occupied Parcels...............................................................................................25
Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Recommended Facilities.........................................................26
Appendix C – Neighborhood Assessment.......................................................................................28
Appendix D – Neighborhood Survey.................................................................................................31
Appendix E – Neighborhood Crime Data..........................................................................................34
Neighborhood Planning Process
The neighborhood planning process is a component of the City of Oshkosh - Healthy
Neighborhood Initiative (OHNI). The process was developed to identify what resident’s value
most within their neighborhood and to outline a clear vision of needs and priorities. The process
is resident-led, resulting in a neighborhood plan that serves as a guide for investment in the
neighborhood. Healthy neighborhoods are essential to the overall well being of Oshkosh and
should be viewed as the strategic building blocks of the community. A neighborhood plan must
strive to both eliminate elements that erode character and enhance elements that improve the
quality of life for current and future residents. Architectural significance, pedestrian amenities,
diversity, affordability, and proximity to services are several examples of assets Oshkosh
neighborhoods possess. Preservation, stabilization, and revitalization strategies to protect these
assets have been developed to ensure that Oshkosh’s neighborhoods prosper. Below are the
steps taken to complete the neighborhood planning process:

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Executive Summary

The Millers Bay Neighborhood Plan focuses on the area, bounded by East New York Avenue (north
side) on the south, Hazel Street (east side) on the west, East Murdock Avenue (south side) on the
north and Menominee Drive (both sides) on the east. Over the last few years the neighborhood
has begun to see signs of transition as long term residents move out and new homeowners move
in. Recent efforts by residents, the Millers Bay Neighborhood Association, City of Oshkosh and
partner organizations have centered on enhancing existing assets to provide stability and ensure
the Millers Bay neighborhood continues to be one of choice in Oshkosh.

Since 2012, the Millers Bay Neighborhood Association (MBNA) has served the neighborhood in
varying capacities, from social and cleanup events to formal planning activities in partnership with
the City of Oshkosh, NeighborWorks Badgerland and the Oshkosh Area School District. In 2012,
the City of Oshkosh approved the MBNA as a city recognized neighborhood association. In 2014,
the Millers Bay Planning Team was formed as a coalition of residents to support neighborhood
stabilization.

This plan is prepared for the MBNA with the intent to support their efforts, to maintain the
existing neighborhood character and ensure Millers Bay continues to be a neighborhood of choice.
Created during a six month resident-led planning effort, the plan may be used by the MBNA, City
of Oshkosh, and partner organizations to ensure neighborhood improvements and activities are
implemented to meet the needs of the residents who reside there.

The plan first offers a brief history, followed by a snapshot of the neighborhood’s current
demographic profile and a list of assets and opportunities identified throughout the planning
process. The plan then outlines eight priority areas: Community Building, Housing, Land Use,
Transportation, Economic Development, Utilities, Natural and Cultural Resources and
Intergovernmental Cooperation. Individual sections explore each focus area, assess current
conditions, and provide goals, objectives and specific action items to help achieve the intended
goals.

Planning for a neighborhood must always involve the most important stakeholders – its residents
and property owners. The plan was researched and drafted under the guidance of the MBNA
leadership, residents and city staff. Preliminary recommendations were shared at a public
participation event where the resulting conversations and comments were used to shape final
recommendations for the plan.

Once the neighborhood plan is approved, an implementation plan will be drafted by the
neighborhood association to ensure progress is made towards achieving the stated goals. The
implementation plan will outline specific and time-bound steps to be taken to ensure plan
elements are successfully carried out. Additionally, the implementation plan will provide
performance measures to track the progress of future efforts.

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Introduction__________________________________________________________
In 2011, a core group of residents located in the area bounded by East New York Avenue, Hazel
Street, East Murdock Avenue and Menominee Drive, formed around the desire to preserve and
enhance their neighborhood. The first general membership meeting of the neighborhood
association was held in May, 2012 and approximately 80 residents attended. Those in attendance
agreed upon the neighborhood boundaries, name, purpose, and organizational bylaws.

Since 2012, the neighborhood association has coordinated bi-annual general membership
meetings which are noticed to all residents living within the neighborhood by email or flyer as well
as the neighborhood website, www.millersbayneighborhood.org. Multiple committees were
established including: Beautification, Communication, Grievance, Membership, Safety, and Social.
Additional subcommittees were created to begin working on neighborhood goals and activities.

The neighborhood association has organized

major social events that include participation
in Neighborhood Night Out (pictured on the
right), a city-wide block party event organized
by neighborhood groups. The neighborhood
association also began hosting Clean Sweep,
which has become an annual event to address
litter within the neighborhood and
Menominee Park. During the winter months,
the neighborhood association hosts a holiday
decorating contest, door-to-door caroling and
visit/caroling at a local nursing home.
Hibernation Happy Hour has also become a popular event to provide an opportunity for residents
to get together over the winter at a local restaurant.

In 2012, the Millers Bay Beautification Committee partnered with the Parks Department to
develop plans to beautify the George Washington monument, which is located on a small
triangular tract of land between Menominee Drive, Hazel Street and E. New York Avenue. The
Millers Bay Beautification Committee has also partnered with the Oshkosh Area School District,
Emmeline Cook PTO, NorthShore Neighborhood Association, City of Oshkosh, NeighborWorks
Badgerland and Oshkosh Area
Community Foundation to develop a
master plan (pictured on the left) for
the school campus to address years of
deferred maintenance in their pursuit
to enhance Emmeline Cook
Elementary School. A timeline of
neighborhood association activities by
committee completed between May,
2014 and May, 2015 can be found in
Appendix A.

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In June of 2014, the Millers Bay Neighborhood Association
became the second neighborhood to begin working with City
staff to develop a neighborhood plan. Over the course of a year,
residents worked with staff to identify goals and objectives that
would address current and future priorities of the neighborhood.
The purpose of a neighborhood plan is to develop strategies that
address priorities, and lay the foundation for collaborative efforts
between the public and private sectors to help implement plan
recommendations.

More specifically, neighborhood plans are intended to:

 Educate local agencies, city government and neighborhood residents about each other’s
concerns and visions for the future.
 Promote collaboration between the City, the neighborhood, and local public, private and
non-profit organizations in order to achieve mutual goals to enhance the neighborhood.
 Create “pride of place” within the community by identifying and developing the assets
within each neighborhood.
 Initiate change, rather than simply reacting to it, by addressing specific issues and
opportunities.
 Strengthen the city by improving the quality of life in its neighborhoods.

During the planning process, residents recognized

many locational advantages of the neighborhood,
such as the proximity to Lake Winnebago and
Menominee Park, an elementary and middle
school within walking distance and access to trails
and recreational amenities. Residents also
recognized the need to preserve and enhance
these assets to protect the equity in their
property and the desireablity of the
neighborhood. Continued efforts by the Millers
Bay Neighborhood Association will focus on resident connections and identified neighborhood
assets to reinforce a positive image and ensure the Millers Bay neighborhood continues to be one
of choice in Oshkosh.

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Neighborhood History_________________________________________________
The Millers Bay neighborhood area began developing in the
1940’s. Until then most of the land, both north and south of
East Murdock, was owned by Harold Doemel, who operated a
large dairy farm. His home was located at what’s now the
northwest corner of Hickory and Murdock. The land he farmed
was mostly on the north side of Murdock, as the south side of
Murdock Avenue was predominately marshland.

In the 1940’s, rubble from the reconstruction of Jackson Street

was used to start filling in the marsh. Shortly after, the marsh,
which was still part of the Town of Oshkosh, was used as the
town dump for about three years. The photo on the right
depicts the time period. Note the town dump on the left side of
the picture.

Around 1950, Louie Graber bought the marsh from the Doemel
family and petitioned to have it annexed into the city. Graber’s
purchase combined with the annexation immediately led to
homes being built along the entire length of Menominee Drive
(pictured left), and rapid development on Doemel and
Northpoint Streets. Graber was also instrumental in developing
and platting out what became White Swan, Graber and
Cliffview Streets. Many of the early homes built along
Menominee and Northpoint initially had major flooding issues
every time it rained, due to the marshland the neighborhood
was built on. This problem was eventually resolved. The
proximity of what was then Mercy Hospital prompted many of
the doctors in Oshkosh, at that time, to build in this area.

Everyone who built or bought homes on the northeast side of

Oshkosh and had elementary school aged children at first had
only Longfellow as a public school option; Longfellow was
located behind the former Mercy Hospital. At that time,
Webster Stanley was strictly a junior high school. The areas
rapid development prompted the building of Emmeline Cook
Elementary School in 1954, which is visible in the photo on the
right.

White Swan built up rapidly in the 1960’s, but it wouldn’t be

until the mid-1980’s when Graber and Cliffview would become
fully developed.

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Existing Demographic Profile___________________________________________
Demographic data obtained from ESRI Community Analyst is included below to better understand
how the population living in the Millers Bay neighborhood compares to Oshkosh as a whole.

Millers Bay Neighborhood City of Oshkosh

PEOPLE
Population 648 66,327
Male 309 33,875
Female 339 32,449
Households 285 26,642
Average Household Size 2.27 2.23
Families 193 14,118
Average Family Size 2.76 2.88
Median Age 48.2 34.7
Per Capita Income $42,654 $23,314
Median Income $46,336 $44,218
HOUSING
Housing Units 298 28,771
Owner Occupied Housing Units 87.9% 51.1%
Renter Occupied Housing Units 7.7% 41.5%
Vacant Housing Units 4.6% 7.4%
Median Home Value $140,278 $129,360
RACE
White 88.4% 89.1%
African American 0.2% 3.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.8%
Asian 9.6% 3.9%
Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.1%
Other* 1.7% 2.9%
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Total Population 25+ 480 42,839
th
Less than 9 Grade 2.5% 2.8%
th th
9 – 12 Grade, No Diploma 3.1% 7.9%
High School Graduate 11.5% 29.7%
GED/Alternative Credential 2.7% 5.6%
Some College, No Degree 23.3% 21.2%
Associate Degree 4.4% 7.7%
Bachelor’s Degree 25.4% 17.0%
Graduate/Professional Degree 27.1% 8.1%
EMPLOYMENT
Total Population 16+ 354 33,076
Agriculture/Mining 0.0% 0.7%
Construction 2.8% 2.3%
Manufacturing 20.3% 21.1%
Wholesale Trade 4.2% 2.4%
Retail Trade 13.0% 14.8%
Transportation/Utilities 0.0% 3.4%
Information 0.0% 1.4%
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate 1.7% 4.3%
Services 51.4% 45.7%
Public Administration 6.5% 3.9%
Population 25+ Unemployed 1.1% 4.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1. ESRI forecasts for 2015 and 2020.

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Current Assets and Opportunities within the Millers Bay Neighborhood
Based on survey results and conversations with residents the chart below was created to
summarize the current assets and concerns within Millers Bay.

Assets Opportunities
Proximity to Menominee Park Amenities Speeding

Proximity to Lake Winnebago Flooding

Stability and Desirability of the Neighborhood Property Taxes

Transition of Property Owners
Many Examples of Well Maintained Homes
Lack of Public Transportation
Mature Trees
Park Maintenance
View of the Lake
Condition of Neighborhood School
Quality of Housing Construction
Current Rating of Neighborhood School
High Levels of Pride and Loyalty Among Residents
Park Events
Walkability – Walking Paths, Recreational Stray Animals
Opportunities and Services Nearby
Property Maintenance on Some Blocks (home & yard)
Socialization Among Neighbors
Drug and Crime in Nearby Neighborhoods
Neighbors Watching Out for Neighbors
Size of Existing Housing Stock (smaller homes)
Condition of Streets and Sidewalks in the
Neighborhood Lighting

Mature Trees Above Ground Utilities

A Neighborhood Association that is Actively Making Aging Population

the Neighborhood a Better Place

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Plan Development

In June of 2014, residents began meeting bi-monthly to start drafting elements of their
neighborhood plan. Using the neighborhood-wide survey results as a basis for making plan
recommendations, the Neighborhood Planning Team identified eight priority areas: Community
Building, Housing, Land Use, Transportation, Economic Development, Utilities, Natural and
Cultural Resources and Intergovernmental Cooperation. Next, residents were asked to identify
goals for each priority area that the Millers Bay Neighborhood Association, City of Oshkosh, and
future partners could work towards over the next three to five years. The eight goals that were
developed are listed below.

COMMUNITY BUIILDING
Build relationships within the neighborhood and community

HOUSING
Enhance individual and collective property value by maintaining unique character and identity of
the neighborhood

LAND USE
Ensure land use that remains consistent with existing pattern and character

TRANSPORTATION
Promote safe, efficient and diverse transportation system

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Promote Millers Bay as a neighborhood of choice

UTILITIES
Maintain and improve public and private utilities that meet the needs and desires of residents

NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

Promote and maintain our national and cultural heritage

INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION
Communicate, collaborate and cooperate with the City of Oshkosh, its service providers and other
government entities

Once the goals were finalized, objectives and action items were proposed, discussed, and agreed
upon by those in attendance. The following pages provide a detailed overview.

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Community Building

Social connections are an important component of quality of life. Knowing your neighbors
provides a sense of safety in your surroundings and makes it easier to determine when someone
or something is out of place. According to the neighborhood survey, 86% of respondents indicated
knowing their neighbor very well or somewhat well. Based on individual comments received in
the survey, there was a desire to preserve social connections as current residents move out and
new ones move in. The work of the association to date has helped to strenghten resident
connections within the neighborhood. Below are the strategies identified to help further
community building activities within the Millers Bay neighborhood moving forward.

GOAL #1
Build relationships within the neighborhood and community

OBJECTIVE 1A: CREATE A NEIGHBORHOOD THAT IS WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE

Action 1: Mail Welcome Packets to all new residents
Action 2: Hold at least two events annually where information is shared and input solicited
Action 3: Sponsor social activities for adults, children and families
Action 4: Provide opportunities for members to participate in leadership roles and other neighborhood initiatives

OBJECTIVE 1B: REVIEW BY-LAWS, COMMITTEE STRUCTURE, EVENTS AND MEETINGS ANNUALLY
Action 1: Document participation in all activities, meetings and events
Action 2: Review Association infrastructure annually

OBJECTIVE 1C: PROMOTE OPEN DIALOGUE AND DISCUSSIONS WITH SURROUNDING

NEIGHBORHOODS
Action 1: Nominate a neighborhood representative(s) to serve on city-wide alliance groups
Action 2: Collaborate with surrounding neighborhoods regarding common interests and concerns

OBJECTIVE 1D: DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN LEADERSHIP SKILLS AMONG THE NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
Action 1: Encourage residents to participate in available resident leadership opportunities
Action 2: Recruit new leaders

OBJECTIVE 1E: RESEARCH THE CONCEPT OF USING OUR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL AS A FUTURE
COMMUNITY CENTER SITE
Action 1: Form a neighborhood sub-committee to research the concept of using schools as centers of community
Action 2: Engage the Oshkosh Area School District, Millers Bay residents and other partners in a study to
determine the feasibility and potential uses for utilizing our neighborhood school as a center

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Housing

Homes in the Millers Bay neighborhood were built mainly between 1940 and 1980 and reflect a
similar style, character and size. There are many examples of raised and split-level ranches which
were a popular architectural style during the
above time period. Prairie Style architecture
can also be found throughout the
neighborhood, including the design of
Emmeline Cook Elementary School.

Many of the homes within the neighborhood

are well maintained with landscaped yards
which are tended to with pride by existing
homeowners. Throughout the planning process residents agreed upon the importance of well
maintained housing and the influence it has on desirability of the neighborhood. Residents felt it
was important to maintain a high standard of maintenance and new construction within the
neighborhood to protect equity of existing and future homeowners.

Based on data obtained from ESRI Community Analyst

the neighborhood housing stock is 87.9% owner
occupied. It is important to note that not all homes
that are considered to be non-owner occupied are
actually rental housing. Properties considered to be
non-owner occupied also represent homes that are
currently vacant, listed on the market for sale, are not
the owner’s primary residence (i.e. vacation or
secondary home.

Comparison of Owner-Occupied Parcels 2000-2020

The graph on the right compares owner
occupied parcels within the Millers Bay
neighborhood to the City of Oshkosh as a
whole. The City of Oshkosh overall has
experienced a 5.1% decline in homeownership
over the last fifteen years compared to the
Millers Bay neighborhood which has
experienced a 3.9% decline. Ownership
projections indicate the Millers Bay
neighborhood will remain at 87.9% owner
occupied by 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1.
ESRI forecasts for 2015 and 2020.

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Housing data obtained from the City of Oshkosh Assessor’s Division and ESRI Community Analyst
was averaged to compare the existing housing stock in Millers Bay to the City of Oshkosh overall.

Average Housing Stock Comparison

Millers Bay City of Oshkosh
Size 1,834 sq. ft. 1,544 sq. ft.
Bedrooms 3.2 3
Bathrooms 1.8 2
Year Built 1958 1963
Source: City of Oshkosh Assessor, 2015 and U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1.
ESRI forecasts for 2015 and 2020.

Below are the housing priorities identified by residents during the neighborhood planning process.

GOAL #2
Enhance individual and collective property value by maintaining unique
character and identity of the neighborhood

OBJECTIVE 2A: ENSURE HIGH QUALITY HOUSING SUPPLY THAT INSTILLS CONFIDENCE IN
EXISTING AND FUTURE PROPERTY OWNERS.

Action 1: Educate and support resident use of existing municipal housing programs.
Action 2: Promote homeowner incentives to maintain and/or improve the curb appeal of their property
Action 3: Educate and support resident use of existing municipal housing programs
Action 4: Explore creating a neighborhood volunteer program to assist neighbors in need
Action 5: Promote Association sponsored clean up days

OBJECTIVE 3. EXPLORE CREATION OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS THAT REPRESENT

RESIDENT DESIRES, PRESERVE THE EXISTING NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER, GUIDE QUALITY
CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND PROVIDE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RENOVATION OF
EXISTING HOMES.

Action 1: Research the concept of an overlay district

Action 2: Develop standards for a traditional overlay district within the Millers Bay neighborhood
Action 3: Share materials regarding design standards
Action 4: Promote and educate residents on available incentives to assist with quality design and
construction

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Land Use

The Millers Bay neighborhood is roughly 143 acres and is made up of 305 parcels. The
neighborhood is currently zoned Single Family Residential (R-1) which is consistent with the
existing land use in the neighborhood. Below is a chart showing the current distribution of land
use within the Millers Bay neighborhood.

The City’s Comprehensive Plan Future Land

Use map recommends residential
development in the neighborhood, which is
consistent with resident desires expressed
in the neighborhood-wide survey and
conversations with residents during the
planning process. Below are the current
priorities related to land use in the Millers
Bay neighborhood.

GOAL #3
Ensure land use that remains consistent with existing pattern and
character

OBJECTIVE 3A: ENSURE THAT OPEN SPACES AND PARKS WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ARE WELL
MAINTAINED AND PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY AMENITIES
Action 1: Provide support and recommendations to the City of Oshkosh Parks Department and the
Oshkosh Area School District on current and future projects
Action 2: Raise funds that can be used to offset the cost of neighborhood initiated beautification projects

OBJECTIVE 3B: CREATE A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE FOR RESIDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY
WITH BEAUTIFUL, WELL-DESIGNED STREETSCAPES
Action 1: Enlist a professional urban design firm to develop specific design plans for gateways, corridors
and streets
Action 2: Prioritize the recommended design projects
Action 3: Collaborate with the City of Oshkosh to implement design plan/projects

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Transportation

Throughout the planning process there were many conversations surrounding the quality of
existing streets and sidewalks within the Millers Bay neighborhood. Survey respondents reported
that quality streets and sidewalks were important assets to preserve and enhance moving
forward.

The City of Oshkosh Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan was approved in 2011 and
recommends strategies for improving bicycle and pedestrian transportation throughout the
Oshkosh area. Millers Bay residents indicated a strong desire for a safe, efficient and diverse
transportation network within the neighborhood to support the active residents that live there.
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan recommends East Murdock Avenue, Menominee
Drive, East Nevada Avenue and East New York Avenue as prefered bike routes in the
neighborhood. The recommended type of bike facility to be installed is indicated on the
Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Recommended Facilities map in Appendix A.

Strategies below have been developed to ensure the Millers Bay neighborhood continues to
promote safe, efficient and diverse modes of transportaion.

GOAL #4
Promote safe, efficient and diverse transportation system

Objective 4A: SUPPORT MULTI-MODAL FORMS OF TRANSPORTATION

Action 1: Include bike lanes in future streetscape plan
Action 2: Advocate for safe bicycle and pedestrian measures
Action 3: Monitor continued access to public transportation

Objective 4B: PROMOTE PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Action 1: Initiate pedestrian and traffic safety audits as needed
Action 2: Implement safety measures based on safety audits
Action 3: Coordinate with the Oshkosh Safe Routes to School Program to determine what the
neighborhood can do to support pedestrian safety at Emmeline Cook School
Action 4: Include traffic calming measures in streetscape design (GOAL #3 – Objective 3B)

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Economic Development

The City of Oshkosh’s Healthy

Neighborhoods Initiative is organized
around a specific theory of neighborhood
change known as the Healthy
Neighborhoods approach. This approach
to revitalization is most closely associated
with neighborhood strategist David
Boehlke, who has made creating healthy
neighborhoods his life’s work. This theory
is also referred to as the market approach
to neighborhood revitalization, or a
process to create “Neighborhoods of
Choice.” A Healthy Neighborhood is
defined as a place where it makes
economic sense for people to invest time, money, and energy; and where neighbors successfully
manage day-to-day issues. Recent sales within the Millers Bay neighborhood indicate there is
demand in the real estate market. Homes within the neighborhood that were purchased between
2010 and 2015 on average sold for 98% of their assessed value. The map of the right shows the
location of homes sold in the neighborhood between 2010 and 2015. Future efforts identified
below will focus on promoting the Millers Bay neighborhood as one of choice.

GOAL #5
Promote Millers Bay as a neighborhood of choice

OBJECTIVE 5A: EDUCATE RESIDENTS REGARDING THE GOALS AND PRIORITIES OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD
Action 1: Develop a packet of neighborhood information including professional materials to market the
neighborhood as a desirable place to live
Action 2: Market neighborhood to realtors as a single-family based atmosphere

Action 3: Distribute information about City of Oshkosh municipal codes

Action 4: Maintain a neighborhood website as a marketing tool and a resource for residents

OBJECTIVE 5B: MAXIMIZE PROPERTY VALUES

Action 1: Post announcements of governmental meetings, forums, etc. which may have an impact on
our neighborhood on our website
Action 2: Encourage residents to apply for positions on City boards, committees, commissions

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Utilities

The desire to provide a high level of both public and private utilities is consistant with the City of
Oshkosh Comprehensive Plan. The neighborhood-wide survey highlighted resident concern
related to flooding in the neighborhood. The Millers Bay neighborhood was developed on former
marsh land which has historically caused flooding issues within the neighborhood. The City of
Oshkosh Public Works Department contracted with Strand Associates, Inc. to develop strategies to
address flooding concerns througout the community. The goals for the City’s storm water
management approach are as follows:
 Reduce health and safety impacts due to street and property flooding
 Reduce the amount of clear water impact to sanitary sewer system
 Improve water quality
 Eliminate street surcharging for up to 10-year design storm
 Maintain street driveablity for up to 25-year design storm
 Contain street surcharging within right-of-way for up to 100 year design storm

Progress has been made to meet many of the goals of the City’s storm water management
approach; however, there is still work that can be done to ensure both private and public utilities
are well maintained and provide for the needs of residents. The objectives below were developed
to ensure residents are informed of flood mitigation strategies and available incentive programs to
address concerns.

GOAL #6
Maintain and improve public and private utilities that meet the needs
and desires of residents

OBJECTIVE 6A: PROMOTE A HIGH STANDARD OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UTILITES THAT PROVIDE
FOR THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS
Action 1: Advocate for underground utilities when replacement occurs

OBJECTIVE 6B: UTILIZE A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO STORM WATER CONCERNS

Action 1: Educate neighbors on the best practices and tools to address storm water concerns
Action 2: Inform residents about storm water mitigation options such as rain barrels, rain gardens, and
pervious materials

OBJECTIVE 6C: ASSURE MILLERS BAY NEIGHBORHOOD HAS A UNIFORM LIGHTING DESIGN
Action 1: Implement lighting design recommended by a professional urban design firm (GOAL #3 –
Objective 3B)

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Natural and Cultural Resources

Oshkosh is rich with natural and cultural resources and the Millers Bay neighborhood showcases
many. Cultural resources include historic buildings and monuments as well as ancient and historic
archeological sites. Cultural resources could also be viewed as stories of residents that have lived
in the neighborhood for many years. The Millers Bay neighborhood is boardered by Menominee
Park and Lake Winnebago on the east which are two examples of natural resources available to
residents. Lake Winnebago provides year round access to recreational opportunities and events.
Menominee Park is utilized for many of the neighborhood association’s social events and provides
residents access to miles of walking and biking trails.

In 2012, members of the Millers Bay Neighborhood

Association Beautification Committee partnered with
Parks Department staff to enhance the George
Washington Monument, located on a triangular tract
of land between East New York Avenue, Menominee
Drive, and Hazel Street. The project committee
enlisted the help of Rettler Corporation, a professional
design firm out of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to develop
a concept plan for the site. Final improvements
including a new pathway, flag pole, lighting and landscaping beds, were completed during the
summer of 2015 as part of the City’s Great Neighborhood Program. Continued efforts to
encourage the preservation of natural and cultural resources have been identified below.

GOAL # 7
Promote and maintain our natural and cultural heritage

OBJECTIVE 7A: CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE RENOVATION OF THE WASHINGTON TRIANGLE

Action 1: Coordinate Triangle maintenance with the City of Oshkosh Parks Department
Action 2: Include the Triangle in the annual Clean Sweep Project
Action 3: Propose a historical marker for the George Washington statue

OBJECTIVE 2. SHARE THE STORY OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD’S UNIQUE FEATURES

Action 1: Post historical information on neighborhood website
Action 2: Develop a plan for sharing our story with students at our neighborhood school
Action 3: Interview long-time neighborhood residents and post their stories on our website

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Intergovernmental Cooperation

There are many organizations that have an impact on the quality of life of a neighborhood and
future success of neighborhood efforts will require coordination to achieve identified goals.
Residents expressed a desire to ensure communication, collaboration and cooperation between
those organizations that influence the Millers Bay neighborhood. Developing strategies that
ensure collaboration will further success when implementing the neighborhood plan. The
development of a neighborhood plan helps the City of Oshkosh understand the vision and goals of
residents living in the Millers Bay neighborhood and show commitment to supporting the
neighborhood’s activities. Coordination with the Oshkosh Area School District to support
Emmeline Cook Elementary School should continue, as many residents recognize the impact a
quality school can have on property values and the desireablity of their neighborhood. Below are
the current strategies identified to help further cooperation between the Millers Bay
neighborhood and local organizations.

GOAL #8
Communicate, collaborate and cooperate with the City of Oshkosh, its
service providers and other government entities

OBJECTIVE 8A: MAINTAIN A SAFE AND SECURE NEIGHBORHOOD

Action 1: Promote a free exchange of ideas and concerns with Police & Fire Departments
Action 2: Invite Police and Fire representatives to attend neighborhood meetings
Action 3: Post “Need to Know” information on neighborhood website
Action 4: Participate in Neighborhood Night Out

OBJECTIVE 8B: RECOGNIZE AND USE THE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AS A DYNAMIC DOCUMENT
THAT ADAPTS WHEN CONDITIONS AND PRIORITIES CHANGE
Action 1: Review the Neighborhood Plan annually for relevancy and edit as needed
Action 2: Review Neighborhood Plan annually and document Progress Toward Goals/Expected
Outcomes

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Appendix A
Neighborhood Projects
Neighborhood Accomplishments – May 2014 to May 2015

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Reni Lynch (President) – Ruth McGinley (Vice-President) – Patty Toraason (Secretary) – Polly Kimball (Treasurer)
Jane Hoffman – Pam Elmer – Patty Lorfeld
 Hosted Spring General Membership Meeting (May 8th)
 Participated in leadership development - Three (3) members represented our neighborhood in
Healthy Oshkosh Neighborhood Alliance - Two (2) attended the Community Leadership Institute in
Cincinnati

 Facilitated the Installation of ten (10) Neighborhood Street Signs with Logo
 Amended By-Laws to conform with the City of Oshkosh Neighborhood Recognition Policy
 Represented our Neighborhood at the State of the City (March 23rd)
 Hosted Fall Forum - Neighborhood Plan Process initiated (October 7th)
 Developed Outreach Policy
 Developed Announcement/Posting policy
 Approved Treasury audit
 Served as liaisons to each of the Standing Committees

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

Wayne Mueller – Ruth McGinley – Polly Kimball – Buzz Uselman – Jan Beck – Pam Elmer – Chris Weston

 Coordinated E. Cook Beautification Project

o Sponsored a Kick-Off Event with project partners; City of Oshkosh, Oshkosh Area School
District, Emmeline Cook PTO, NeighborWorks Badgerland and the North Shore
Neighborhood Association
o Opened E. Cook Beautification Fund at Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
o Received $8,000 matching grant from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
o Participated (Volunteer Readers & Pledges) in a Read-A-Thon fundraising project with E.
Cook School PTO

 Sponsored 3rd Annual Holiday Outdoor Decorating Contest

 Sponsored a Tree/Shrub Pruning Workshop (April 18th)
 Facilitated trimming of trees by the City on our neighborhood terraces
 Facilitated tree plantings on terraces of neighbors making a request
 Sponsored 3rd Annual Clean Sweep (April 25th)

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 COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE

Adam Kimball – Reni Lynch – Pam Elmer

 Stimulated Outreach Activity to neighborhood school (boots, mittens, hats, etc.)

 Provided on-going updates & enhancements to our neighborhood website
 Facilitated the distribution of E. Cook Beautification Kick-Off Flyers to entire Emmeline Cook service
area

GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE

Pam Elmer – Jim Hoffman – Tom Lynch

 No grievances reported

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Patty Toraason – Reni Lynch – Beth Simon – Sherry Uselman – Connie Schuster – Kim Burns – Polly Kimball

 Increased e-mailings to 178 households of 290 occupied homes = 61.3%

 Developed a process for recording member participation at neighborhood events
 Sent “Welcome Letters” to new neighbors
 Facilitated the distribution of flyers to residents not on e-mail list (x4)

SAFETY COMMITTEE

Jane Hoffman – Mike McGinley – Dennis Lewandowski

 Facilitated a traffic sign change to 25 mph speed limit on Murdock Avenue beginning at Fire Station
and an eastbound direction line painted merging traffic into one lane at Bowen & Murdock – for
safety
 Added “Safety Tips” to our website
 Submitted Police Department District #3 Newsletter to our website
 Sponsored 3rd Annual Neighborhood Night Out (August 5th)

SOCIAL COMMITTEE

Patty Lorfeld - Adam Kimball - Eileen Ruechel – Sherry Uselman – Carol Williams – Reni Lynch – Jan Beck

 Sponsored 3rd Annual Sing-a-Long at Rehab Facility and Caroling at homes of neighbors (Dec 13th)
 Sponsored Popcorn in the Park (June 3rd)
 Sponsored 2nd Annual Hibernation Happy Hour held at Primo Restaurant (February 24th)
 Coordinated1st Annual Neighborhood Yard Sale Event (August 23rd)
 Provided hospitality and attendance prizes for General Membership Meetings

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BROAD ST
S
SHERRIN ST

REED AVE
CONRAD ST

KEWAUNEE ST

ANNEX AVE

WESTERN ST
CHARLIE ANNA DR OSHKOSH AVE
41 RAM
WILLOW BEND

JONES CT
E TENNESSEE AVE

TITAN CT
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SU
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MW
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GRAND ST
STATE RD 21 OMRO RD FILLMORE AVE

GROVE ST
CENTRAL ST
CT
E

MERRILL ST
LN

GEHRES CT
EMMERS LN

AV
PUBLIC ALLEY
CAMBRIA CT

H AV
HAWK ST

E
SAWTELL CT

OS
LOCUST ST
ABRAHA M

BUCHANAN AVE

MT VERNON ST
pvt HK BALDWIN AVE
T LN OS VINE AVE
RAN-LIE ST

H URS ARTHUR AVE

ELM

BONG CT
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PUBLIC ALLEY
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EASTMAN ST

EVANS ST
PROSPECT AVE

HIG

AL
HONEY CREEK RD

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LN

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H
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POWERS ST
VAN BUREN AVE W MELVIN AVE

AV

MA

JEFFERSON ST
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K SID TO WOODLAND AVE

E
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BL

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CR ROCK PL

VD
ROBIN AVE TYLER AVE

WISCONSIN ST
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S
HAWK ST

MONROE ST
COOLIDGE AVE
BAUMAN ST VILAS AVE
JOHN AVE
SCENIC CT
FOREST VIEW RD

BOWEN ST
WRIGHT ST
N DR

ADAMS AVE E LINCOLN AVE

DIVISION ST
E LINCOLN AVE
LINWAY CT pvt
HAVE

SCENIC DR W LINCOLN AVE

E

OAK ST
L AV
TR

YORKTON PL PIERCE AVE

WYLDE OAK DR

E ST

WEL FULTON AVE

TRILLIUM

N LARK ST

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NW

PATRIOT LN TAFT AVE RO

E IRVING AVE
W IRVING AVE
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WI

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ND

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IN

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N

PE

FRANKLIN ST
GB

CLEVELAND AVE
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SIEW
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ARL
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RO

PB

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OK

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AV
CH
N KOELLER ST

ERT
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RIT UR
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PORTER AVE
DR

N WASHBURN ST
THACKERY DR

ACORN CT

ST
CH

MT VERNON ST
N WESTFIELD ST

RD
HORSESHOE RD

TR
E PARKWAY AVE
JOSSLYN ST

LA
AV TR

JEFFERSON ST
OVERLAND TR

LOMBARD AVE E W PARKWAY AVE T

EO
AT

BROAD ST
DANBE RD

BOYD ST
ROSEW OOD PR

OSC
FALL CREEK LN
LN HUDSON AVE
N SAWYER ST

OAK ST
SOUT HLAND AVE CH
SUNNYBROO K UR
SULLIVAN ST

CH

ST
DR
N MEADOW ST

AV

MONROE ST
WYLDEWOOD RD

ES
E
WYLDEWOOD DR

CLAYTON CT

DAW
T
HOLLY C

STEVENS CT
NOEL CT
N EAGLE ST

CRYER LN

LAKE SHOR
MADISON ST
MERRITT AVE
Y TR
WESTBROOK DR

N LARK ST

LINDE ST
WYLDEF LOWER CT BLAKE CT SE

R
MANOR DR MP

D
DE
FENZL DR

FLUOR CT

BR OAD ST
AY
MARYDEN RD

S
FAUST AVE
KNAPP ST

ST

ST
W

E
VER

DR
LAMPERT ST
IO
WASHINGTON AVE

OW
RI

IS
MA SHAWAN

ST
DIV

BR
WITZEL AVE RIO O AVE
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COUNTY RD E DU

ET
RF N RD
S

EDEN CT

RK
NICOLE CT EE SCHOOL
C

AV WINNEBAGO AVE
AM

MA
E AVE
W 2ND AVE
P BE
FOSTER ST

E ST
S OA KWOOD RD

COMMERCE ST
ROLLING GREEN CR

BARTON RD

S LARK ST

SCHOOL

ST
GUENTHER S T

LL

AVE

ST
STAT
W 3RD AVE
RD

EDEN LN PU BL RAHR AVE

BR OAD
WAU
FOX FIRE DR

KAT W 3RD IC AL
Y CT 4TH AVE AVE LEY GOO

COURT
W AVE

ROSALIA ST
PU BLIC

S S
BABBITZ AVE

BAY ST
S KOELLER ST

S EAGLE ST

W 4TH AVE W 4TH AVE

N MAIN ST
ALLEY
S SAWYER S T

GOLDEN AVE OTT ER

S WESTHAVEN DR

ST
AVE
IDAHO ST
GRACELAND DR

S MEADOW ST

BISMARCK AVE BISMARCK AVE W 4TH AVE PU BL

MILL
IC AL
LEY
ABBEY AVE POP LAR CEAPE
QUAIL RUN DR RADDISON AVE AVE
S WESTFIELD ST

W 5TH AVE W 5TH AVE

GREENF IELD TR

LILAC ST

AVE
P
RAM
KIRKWOOD DR

WYOMING ST
REICHOW ST

W 6TH AVE HARNEY

W 6TH AVE
HANSON RD

Y 41

AVE
HENNESSY ST W 7TH AVE E 7TH AVE
W 7TH AVE
HERITAGE TR

HAWTHORNE ST

CT
US HW

ST
AI L W 7TH AVE E 8TH AVE
QU W 8TH AVE

LAKE
ST
HUNT INGTON PL

E 9TH AVE

EVELINE
MASON ST

9TH ST RD W 9TH AVE

AR DMOR

P
RAM

RUGBY ST

BA
LINDEN OAKS DR

Y
WEISBROD ST

ARCADIA AVE E 10TH AVE SH

KANSAS ST

BAILEY CT PL W 10TH AVE

DEVONSHIRE DR

ER S HOMESTEAD DR OR
Y 41

S WESTFIELD ST

ARMORY PL

NT E
E TR

HU DR
MORELAND ST

WINDSOR ST

DR
US HW

E 11TH AVE
PL W 11TH AVE W 11TH AVE
NG EER
CUMBERLAND TR

N DR
H AVE VIKI
HEIDI
PION
S MAIN ST

W 12TH AVE
TIMO THY TR

KINGSTON PL W 12TH AVE W 12TH AVE

NEBRASKA ST
WHEATFIELD WAY

CA
PHEASANT CREEK DR

MD

REBECCA RUN
EN
FAIRFAX ST

MINNESOTA ST

AVE CONCORDIA AVE

DICKINSO N K AVE E 14TH AVE
LN

W 14TH AVE
TH PAR
DR

CANDLELIGHT

MENARD DR W SOU
LD

IOWA ST

TRAXLER TR
IE

FAIRLAWN ST

E 15TH AVE
SANDERS ST
HF

W 15TH AVE

Lake
SC

E
AV
RU

N ERIE AVE
OR A AVE
CLAIRVILLE RD

W 16TH AVE
OREGON ST

FLORID
CT

HAYWARD AVE
OSB
MICHIGAN ST

E LN pvt
OHIO ST

MOCKINGBIRD WAY VILLAGE LN VILLAG

DELAWARE ST
VILLA PARK
S OAKWOOD RD

SAWYER CREEK DR
COVINGTON DR

NEWPORT AVE NEWPORT CT

W 17TH AVE
CHATHAM DR

GEORGIA ST
ORCHARD CT
DR

DR
DR

FOX TAIL LN
EN

SANDERS ST

Winnebago
MARICOPA DR
AV

DEER FIELD
TH
ES

DR
ON DR
W

W 18TH AVE
ARIZONA ST
BERNHEIM ST

WINDHURST DR
ORCHARD LN
IEW
WOO DSTOCK ST

STV
AR LINGT

DR LAAGER LN HARMEL AVE

ALASKA ST

N BROCKWAY AVE
HUBBARD ST

SIMPSON ST

R TO VE
CRE

LAIR PL
FABRY ST

LE N
MONT C AL TU W 19TH AVE W 19TH AVE
RE
PL DR
TEMPLETON CAPITAL DR FUGLEBERG TR
ECKHARDT CT
LENNOX ST

NEBRASKA ST

INDIGO DR pvt
MONTANA ST
MEADOW PARK DR

COUNTY RD K W 20TH AVE

S WASHBURN ST

DOT Y

LN
ON W 22ND AVE
ST

R IP
RAMP

TAILWIND AVE pvt

LAKEV IEW
US HWY

W 23RD AVE
US HWY 41

Wittman Sign & Stripe

41 RAMP

W 24TH AVE
CT pvt

W 25TH AVE
UNIVERSAL ST

BA
DGE
R
AV
E

Regional CIMA
R RO
N CT
pvt
Sign & Stripe Optional Locations
Airport / AVIATION
RD pvt
CH ST

KNAPP ST
BEA
CH
RD
Sign and/or Shareway
EY BEA

NEY
STO
FOUNDATION RD pvt

FO

HIGH OAK DR AV
CAPP AVE pvt IA
ST

ND

TI
ON
S

CT
DU

STON

GIBSON
GHE

CT AVE
BURNWOOD DR pv W 28TH
LA
EIDE ST pvt

Sign & Shareway Optional Locations

t
HU

C
RD
KNAPP ST pvt

COVE LN pvt
ATLAS AVE
BRADLEY ST

Multi-Use Trail
AL CT

Experimental
ISE DR

W 29TH AVE CRIMSON LN pvt

M
RS

US
E SENNHOLZ CT
EN TER PR

UNIVE

UM LA
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S
GLOBAL PARKWAY

RD RE
pv GALATIN AVE pvt ST
t

Aircraft LAKE
RES T AVE LN
pv
t Intersection Improvements
W WAUKAU AVE W WAUKAU AVE W WAUKAU AVE pvt W WAUKAU AVE E WAUKAU AVE
STATE RD 91
44 KILPS AVE pvt
RD
INSURANCE WAY

OLD ORCHARD

GO

TE
Y

STA
KE
AV

MCCLONE DR
Association MYRNA JANE DR

Pedestrian Overpass
E
WHITE TAIL LN

p vt

MEDALIST DR
FO

CELEBRATION WAY pvt

RE

DR
LN

LD
ELK RIDGE DR

ST

FIE
LL W 33RD AVE JACOB AVE
BE
HO

Railroads
ME

NEUNTEUFEL AVE pvt

TOLL CT pvt

pvt
VERN AVE ISAAC LN
pv
JAMES RD

SCHAICK AVE pvt

W 34TH AVE

School
BINDER LN pvt

JOHNSON AVE

LINDBERGH AVE pvt JURKINS LN pvt

WITTMAN RD pvt

MARVEL DR

OAKLAND LN pvt

W 35TH AVE
CHERRY PARK CT
Park
t
pv
RD
UN

Oshkosh City Limits

A UP

DR TALBOT LN
WELLE
W

R LN
ATE
ED GEW
STITS RD pvt

PA
RED OAK CT

U-K
EE

O
POBEREZNY RD

LM

-T
UK
LN
S WASHBURN ST

LN
pv

t

E RIPPLE AVE
W RIPPLE AVE W RIPPLE AVE W RIPPLE AVE W RIPPLE AVE
WINDERME
APP LE
LN

RE LN
pvt
RD
N
PU
AU

HARTLAND RD pvt
W

LN
A DY
S SH

BRENLAND RD
COUNTRY CLUB LN pvt
KNAPP ST

PL SUNNYHILL AVE
STONEFIELD DR

ON
RIP
MISSION MEADOWS TR
N CLAY RD

STONEWOOD DR

LN pvt
EC HOES
COUNTRY CLUB RD

INDIAN
p vt
LN t
pv S SA
STONEWOOD CT

RY
ER LN
BAYB N DY
RAMP

H
AC B EA
STEVENS LN BE
DY CH
US HWY 41

LN
S AN
PARKWOOD DR

N pv
BUEHRING RD

t
E
AV
SK
E FI
BAY

E FISK AVE
VIEW

FISK AVE FISK AVE COUNTY RD N FISK AVE

LN pvt
W DR

26
RD
EVIE

RAMP
TE
JAMES RD

STA
PLAN

WEYERHORST CREEK RD S
U
Y 41

S
H
OLD KNAPP RD

COUNTY RD I

W
HW

COUNTY RD R

Y
45
WAGON TRAIL RD

US

LAKE
RD pvt
BLACK OAK SCHOOL RD
26
RD
E
AT

SESAME STREET RD pvt

ST

STREICH LN
JAMES LN pvt PICKETT RD
JAMES LN

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 Appendix C
Neighborhood Assessment
During the summer of 2014, Planning Services Division staff completed a neighborhood-wide
assessment to better understand existing conditions within the Millers Bay neighborhood. Blight
indicators such as peeling paint, presence of junk and debris, overgrown landscaping, vehicles
parking on lawns, rutted up lawns and boarded up windows were documented on a parcel by
parcel basis. The neighborhood assessment is an important baseline inventory that will be
completed again in three to five years to measure the success of programming in the
neighborhood. Below are multiple maps showing available data on existing conditions within the
Millers Bay neighborhood.

Number of Housing
Units by Parcel
Homes located within the Millers
Bay neighborhood are single
family and only contain one
housing unit per property which
is consistent
with the
zoning and
land use
designation
for the area.

Architectural Style by
Parcel
Architectural styles in the Millers
Bay neighborhood are primarily
classified as
“Ranch” which
is likely due to
the time period
the area was
developed.
Colonial
architecture is
also found
throughout the
neighborhood.
CDU by Parcel
CDU stands for “Condition –
Desirability – Utility”. The code
denotes a composite rating of
the overall condition, desirability
and usefulness of a property. A
property’s rating is established by
the City Assessor Division and is
one of the factors used to
determine
the
assessed
value of a
property.

Grade by Parcel
Grade describes the cumulative
effects of workmanship, the
costliness of materials and the
individuality of design used in
constructing a home. The grade
of a home rarely changes unless
elements from the original
construction are
removed or
deteriorate beyond
repair. The grade is
established by the
City Assessor
Division.
Appendix D
Neighborhood Survey
Neighborhood Survey

In July of 2014, members of the Millers Bay Planning Team worked with city staff to survey
residents living in the neighborhood. The survey asked residents to identify assets they valued
and concerns they felt should be addressed within the neighborhood. Each property within the
neighborhood received a letter with a link to an online version in addition to a copy of the survey
which could be returned via a self addressed envelope. A total of 144 surveys were collected (48%
response rate) and the following graphs provide an overview of the results.

Approximately 73% of respondents have lived

in the neighborhood for over 10 years.
Length of residencey is a key quality of life
indicator when looking at stability of a
neighborhood. There were multiple
comments throughout the survey noting the
number of new residents moving into the
neighborhood.

Social connections are another important

quality of life indicator when looking at the
health of a neighborhood. 86% of
respondents indicated knowing each other
very well or somewhat well. Knowing your
neighbors provides a sense of safety in your
surroundings. It is also much easier to know
when someone or something is out of place.

The Millers Bay Neighborhood Association has

developed a system of keeping residents
informed including emails, door-to-door flyers
and a neighborhood website. According to
survey respondents, 91% were aware of the
existing neighborhood association. Resident
engagement is critical to sustaining efforts in
the neighborhood.
The feeling of safety is another quality of
life indicator that can be tracked in the
neighborhood over time. In Millers Bay,
approximately 98% of survey respondents
answered they felt safe in their
neighborhood. Existing crime data does
echo this response, there is very little
criminal activity occuring within the
neighborhood.

When asked about the market value of their

home over the last five years, 27.2% of
respondents felt the value has increased
while 46.3% thought it had stayed the
same. Assessed values in the neighborhood
can be tracked to understand trends in
value as a result of efforts in the
neighborhood.

The existing housing stock in the

neighborhood was considered to be good
according to 42.9% of respondents. 35.7%
of respondents felt the neighborhood
housing stock was very good and 7.1% felt
the housing stock was excellent.
 Appendix E
Neighborhood Crime Data
Between January of 2010 and November of 2014 there was minimal change in police calls for
service within the Millers Bay neighborhood (includes both field initiated and dispatched calls).
There was a slight spike in calls during 2012, which is consistent with the city’s overall crime rate
trend. Also, 2012 was the year the neighborhood association formed and the slight spike in calls
for service could be attributed to the awareness of residents living in the neighborhood.

A summary of calls by event type between January of 2010 and November of 2014 is included
below. The data suggests that there were more general assist calls and what is classified as crime
prevention calls (suspicious person/vehicle/situation, building checks, open doors, etc) than
person vs. person crimes (battery, domestics, robbery, sex offenses, harassment, etc) and
property crimes (damage to property, theft, auto theft, burglary) combined. General assist and
crime prevention calls are likely a result of proactive crime watch efforts and resident’s willingness
to report suspicious activity. The neighborhood-wide survey results confirmed this by finding that
92.9% of respondents felt they could rely on their neighbor to watch their home while they were
away.
The number of calls linked to traffic
violations also supports resident
concern relating to speeding in the
neighborhood. Neighborhood-wide
survey results found that 58% of
respondents felt speeding in the
neighborhood was very or somewhat
concerning. With that being said, the
Oshkosh Police Department
completed a traffic study in 2014 and
found that 75% of individuals in
violation of the speed limit lived
within the Millers Bay neighborhood. Trends in crime data for each event type can be found on
the pages that follow.