Commission member John Kiefer said he wants the chain to come to the city but thought it might fit better farther to the west, instead suggesting a pub or bar and grill near Lakeshore.
Philip Marshall, an alternate member of the commission, echoed Kiefer s sentiment, saying a dine-in restaurant might work better at that location but that he also wants the chain to come to Oshkosh.
Both city staff and commission members also have concerns related to the drive-thru, which they said could bring a lot of traffic to the area.
Commission Vice Chairman John Hinz also expressed concerns over the location but called the workshop a starting point and said he s willing to work with SmitCo throughout the process.