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Friday, August 31, 2007

Agenda: Plan Commission: September 4, 2007; 6PM

Notice

The regular meeting of the Evansville Plan Commission will be held on the date and time stated below at City Hall (Third Floor), 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

City of Evansville Plan Commission

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, September 4, 2007, 6:00 p.m.

City Hall (Third Floor), 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI
AGENDA

1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of agenda

4. Approval of minutes
1. Motion to waive the reading of the August 6, 2007 minutes and approve them as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. Unfinished business
1. Update on adoption of new flood insurance rate maps for the city
2. Discussion regarding the City’s Community Rating System (CRS) classification with regard to flood insurance premiums
3. Update on Allen Creek redevelopment master plan

7. New business
1. Site plan for multi-family building (residential care apartment complex), Evansville Manor applicant (Application 2007-20)
1. Initial presentation by applicant
2. Staff report
3. Plan Commission discussion
4. Closing comments by applicant
5. Motion to approve the application with conditions as contained in the staff report (and other conditions as may be imposed by the Commission)

2. Extraterritorial land division Daria Every applicant (Application 2007-22)

Motion to recommend to Council the approval of the extraterritorial land division for Daria Every



3. Conditional use for 31-room hotel, Evansville Hotel Group LLC applicant (Application 2007-23)
1. Initial presentation by applicant
2. Staff report
3. Initial discussion by Plan Commission
4. Public hearing
5. Final discussion by Plan Commission
6. Closing comments by applicant
7. Motion and roll call vote to act on the application (not defer to a later date)
8. Motion to approve the application based on the findings as contained in the staff report and the conclusion that the public benefits of the proposed use outweigh any and all potential adverse impacts, if any

4. North Prairie Productions site plan revision (Application 2007-26)

Motion to approve the application (with conditions)

5. Creation of Tax Increment Financing District No. 8 for the Evansville Manor

Motion to approve Plan Commission Resolution 2007-5, Calling for a Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Incremental District No. 8 Creation in the City of Evansville

6. Discussion regarding the preparation of a storm water management plan for the City

8. Preliminary development presentations – none

9. Update and discussion regarding potential soybean crushing facility in TID #7

10. Update and discussion regarding Capstone Ridge Phase 2

11. Update and discussion regarding Rock County’s draft smart growth comprehensive plan

12. Update on administrative review of site plan amendments – none

13. Report of the Evansville Redevelopment Authority – none

14. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission – none

15. Report of the Traditional Neighborhood Development/Residential Design Study Committee – none

16. Update on Common Council actions relating to Plan Commission recommendations

17. Update on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters – none

18. City planner’s report
1. Zoning code enforcement – Raymond Nipple, 535 South 5th Street

19. Next regular meeting date – Monday, October 1, 2007

20. Special meeting date for public hearing for TID No. 8 – Wednesday, September 26, 2007 (TENTATIVE)

21. Motion to adjourn

Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair

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Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you!

Monday, August 27, 2007

Agenda: Public Works: Tuesday, August 28, 2007: 6.00pM

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Works Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the date and time stated below at Public Works Garage, 535 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Public Works Committee

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

Public Works Garage, 535 South Madison Street, Evansville, WI

AGENDA

1. Call the meeting to order
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approve minutes of July 24, 2007 Meetings
5. Citizen appearances
6. Lake Leota Restoration Update
7. Site Plan Reviews
8. Construction Updates
1. Main Street Progress Report
2. County Trunk Highway M Progress Report
3. North Prairie Productions Progress Report
4. Capstone Ridge Phase 2 Progress Report
5. Westfield Meadows Progress Report
6. Madison Street (TH 59) Progress Report
9. Communications from City Engineer
1. Discussion and approval of Badger Drive Street Reconstruction (Contract 07EV-4).

10. Communications of Public Works Director
1. 2007 sidewalk improvement project
2. Discuss State/Municipal Agreement for East Main Street Bridge
11. New Business
1. Relocating streetlights from Main Street to other locations
2. Discussion and potential action regarding Westside water issue (may be moved to top of agenda.
3. Discussion and potential action reagrding building permit process
12. Adjourn

Mason Braunschweig, Chair, Public Works Committee

Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you!

Agenda: Water and Light: Wed., Aug. 29, 2007 6:30PM

he regular meeting of the Water & Light Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on August 29, 2007, at the Utility Shop, 15 Old 92, Evansville, Wisconsin at 6:30 p.m. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.
Water & Light Committee Meeting
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Utility Shop, 15 Old 92, Evansville, Wisconsin.

6:30 p.m.
Agenda

1. Roll Call

2. Approval of July 25, 2007 Water & Light Minutes

3. Citizens concerns

4. Water/sewer adjustments

a) John Sornson: new lawn

5. Discussion and possible motion on energy conservation assistance for a windmill project of Berg Real Estate, INC.

6. Discussion and possible motion on bids for the substation construction.

7. Update on Water & Light Electric Rate Case

8. Committee Reports – Chairman Thomas Cothard

9. Committee Reports – Superintendent Scott George



10. Any other legal action to come before the committee

11. Motion to adjourn

Thomas Cothard

Committee Chairman

Monday, August 20, 2007

Agenda: Town of Union Plan Commission Meeting: August 30

Town of Union
PLAN COMMISSION MEETING
August 30, 2007


The Town of Union Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, August 30, 2007 at the Eager Free Public Library, 39 W. Main Street, Evansville at 7:00 p.m. (use 1st Street entrance, lower level meeting room). Town board members may be in attendance. The topics of discussion and action will be:

I. Approve July 26, 2007 Plan Commission Minutes

II. Public Hearing: To discuss local regulation of Large Wind Energy Systems, review Wind Energy Ordinance Development Process, and recommend citizens to be appointed by Town Board to the Citizens Advisory Committee.
III. Discussion of draft of Small Wind Energy Ordinance with changes recommended by Town Attorney.

IV. Public Hearing: Renewal of existing Conditional Use Permit held by Gary and Karen Larson, 9123 Territorial Rd., Evansville, WI 53536 d/b/a Enchanted Valley Gardens to sell agricultural and agricultural related products not produced on the A2 parcel of land. Current Conditional Use Permit expires August 31, 2007.

V. Public Hearing: Donna Garvoille, 16008 W. Holt Rd., Brooklyn, WI 53521 requests a conditional use permit to separate off a 5 acre parcel including existing farm buildings and home from its existing A1, 53.7 acre parcel (#6-20-20) located in the SW ¼, NE ¼ of Section 4 for the purpose of selling the farmette. Owner also requests a land division to separate off a 7.48 acre parcel from its existing A1, 53.7 acre parcel (#6-20-20) and rezoning of the proposed lot from A-1 to A-3. This lot is currently used as pasture.

VI. Discuss Growth Management Allocation Plans.


Clerk Regina Ylvisaker, 882-0285

Agenda: Redevelopment: Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007--7:30PM

NOTICE

The meeting of the Evansville Redevelopment Authority for the City of Evansville will be held on the date and time stated below at City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Evansville Redevelopment Authority

Tuesday, August 21, 2007, 7:30 PM

City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI

AGENDA

Call To Order
Declare Quorum
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes of July 17, 2007 meeting
Old Business
Update – Main Street construction project
Update – Allen Creek Master Plan. RA Smith will conduct a mid-project, open house. Other interested committees, area property owners, and the public have been invited.
New Business
Other Business
Adjourn
Christopher A. Eager, Chairman

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Park Board Meets Monday Night, August 20 6PM

City of Evansville, Wisconsin

Park and Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting

Evansville City Hall Council Chambers

Monday, August 20, 2007 6:00 PM

AGENDA

1. Call to Order & Roll Call.

2. Motion to waive reading minutes of July 2007 PRB meeting & approve as printed.

3. Possible changes to agenda: motion to approve changes, if necessary.

4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items.

5. SOLE Committee Report.

6. Chair’s report on actions of City Committees & Common Council on items of interest to PRB.

a. 2007 Budget amendments affecting PRB.

b. Other

7. Reports/Updates on pending park projects and maintenance: Park Maintenance Supervisor Ray Anderson

a. Lake Leota Park – re-roofing of Boy Scout house. Fencing and gate at skate park. Installation of remaining equipment (grind rail) at skate park.

b. Franklin Park – progress on plans for shelter and landscaping. Possible motion to request construction drawings from Destree Architects of proposed shelter at a cost of about $1,500. Possible motion to issue a request for bids, based on construction drawings, to construct the shelter.

c. Countryside Park – status of bath/shelter.

d. West Side Park – condition of seeded soccer fields.

e. other projects, if any.

8. Aquatic Report: Aquatic Director Rick Hamacher

a. Pool and pool store operations

b. Status of low-income passes; resolution of different qualification standards

c. other projects, if any

9. Old Business.

a. Progress on Allen Creek retaining walls restoration project.

b. Progress on Lake Leota Restoration; Request for Proposals.

c. Discussion and possible motion on the city’s relationship with “A League of Their Own.”

10. New Business

11. Motion to Adjourn.

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Agenda: School Beat: Finance, Aug. 22--11:30AM ----Coke Contract---House Construction

EVANSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Budget Finance Committee Meeting Agenda
Wednesday August 22, 2007
District Office Conference Room
340 Fair Street
Evansville, WI 53536
11:30 a.m.

Note, public notice of this meeting given by posting at the District Office, Levi Leonard
Elementary School Office, Theodore Robinson Intermediate School Office, J.C. McKenna Middle
School Office, High School Office, Evansville School District Web Site:
www.evansville.k12.wi.us, and by forwarding the agenda to the Evansville Review, M&I Bank,
Union Bank & Trust and Eager Free Public Library.

“Using the budget to drive the best education possible for every child.”

Committee Members:
Heidi Carvin Melissa Hammann Tina Rossmiller
Deb Olsen Mike Larson


Agenda:

I. Old Business:
A. Approval of July 19, 2007, Minutes.
B. 2007-08 Budget Update.

II. New Business:

A. Review of Annual Meeting Packet.
B. Ringhand Bus Transportation Contract.
C. Purchase of Van for Food Service.
D. Coke Contract.

E. Update on Building Trade House Project.

III. Set Next Agenda Items and Date of Meeting.
September -

IV. Adjourn.
This notice may be supplemented with additions to the agenda that come to the attention of the Board prior
to the meeting. A final agenda will be posted and provided to the media no later than 24 hours prior to the
meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting in the event of an emergency.
Persons needing special accommodations or more specific information about agenda
items may be obtained by calling 882-5224, ext. 3386.
Posted: 8/17/07

Friday, August 17, 2007

Agenda: Economic Development: Tuesday, August 21, 2007

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 21st day of AUGUST 2007, at 5:30 p.m., at City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

City of Evansville

Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007, 5:30 PM

City Hall, 31 S. Madison St. Evansville, WI

AGENDA
Roll call.
2. Approval of agenda.

Motion to waive reading of the minutes of July 17th, 2007 regular meeting and approve as printed.
Citizens appearances, other than on items listed below.
Chamber of Commerce report.
Committee ideas to reach out to community.
City Administrators report.
Update and discussion on motel.
City Website update and discussion.
Report from Downtown Reconstruction Task Force.
9. Update and Discussion on Economic Development Strategy/Summit.

10. Final review and approval of the revised policy for the Economic Development . Revolving Loan Fund.

11. Adjournment

Tony Wyse, Chair

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Agenda; Historic Preservation: August 15, 2007

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 15th day of August, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin, or alternate location. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Evansville Historic Preservation Commission

Regular Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

3rd Floor, City Hall

7:00pm

***First Draft***

Call to Order
Roll Call
Motion to waive reading of the July 18, 2007 minutes and approve them as read.
Applications – Appearances
111 W. Main Street Peterson – New Tile Roof
30 W. Church Street Ryerson – Repairs to Porch Roof & Deck
133 S. Fourth Street Whitmore – Repair Leaking Roof
16 W. Main Street Eager – Discussion on Rebuilding/Fire
Administrative
WAHPC Fall Convention in Evansville, John Decker
Update Bricks on Main Street, John Decker
Grove Society, Betsy Ahner
Redevelopment Authority, John Decker
Easement Form, John Decker
Plaque Program
Other Business
Correspondences
Comments and Concerns
Adjournment
Next Meeting Dates: September 19, 2007; October 17, 2007

Agenda: Board of Reveiw: August 15, 2007

BOARD OF REVIEW

Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 4:00 p.m.

City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI

AGENDA

Call meeting to order
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of May 31, 2007 and July 26, 2007, and approve them as printed
Examine Assessment Roll, Affidavit signed by Assessor, examine real estate portion of roll and examine personal property portion of roll
Hear Objectors to assessments
A. None at this time

Deliberations
Motion to adjourn
Judy Walton

City Clerk

Requests for persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the Clerk’s office by calling 882-2266 with as much advance notice as possible.

Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you.

Monday, August 13, 2007

School Beat; Buildings and Grounds: Monday, August 13, 2007 4:30PM

EVANSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Buildings And Grounds, Transportation, and Safety Committee Agenda
Monday, August 13, 2007

Evansville High School LMC
640 S. Fifth Street
Evansville, WI 53536
4:30 p.m.
Note, public notice of this meeting given by posting at the District Office, Levi Leonard
Elementary School Office, Theodore Robinson Intermediate School Office, J.C. McKenna Middle
School Office, High School Office, Evansville School District Web Site:
www.evansville.k12.wi.us, and by forwarding the agenda to the Evansville Review, M&I Bank,
Union Bank & Trust and Eager Free Public Library.
Committee Members:
Heidi Carvin Deb Olsen
Joe Francis Tina Rossmiller
Dennis Hatfield Arthur Phillips

Agenda:
1. Approve July 16, 2007, Minutes.
2. Ringhand Bus Transportation Contract.
3. Traffic Concern Update.
4. Report From Buildings and Grounds Manager:

o Football Lights
o Waterless Urinals
o Update on Summer Project Work

5. Building Trade House Oversight Committee Meeting – August 17th at 7:30 a.m.

6. Other.
7. Set Next Agenda; Agenda Items and Date.

This notice may be supplemented with additions to the agenda that come to the attention of the Board prior to the
meeting. A final agenda will be posted and provided to the media no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no
later than 2 hours prior to the meeting in the event of an emergency.
Persons needing special accommodations or more specific information about the agenda items
should call 882-5224, Ext. 3387 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Posted: 8/9/07

School Board meets, Monday, August 13, 2007

Board of Education Evansville Community School District
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, August 13, 2007
High School LMC – 640 S. Fifth Street
5:30 P.M.

Note, public notice of this meeting given by posting at the District Office, Levi Leonard Elementary School Office,
Theodore Robinson Intermediate School Office, J.C. McKenna Middle School Office, High School Office, Evansville
School District Web Site: Evansville.k12.wi.us, and by forwarding the agenda to the Evansville Review, M&I Bank,
Union Bank & Trust and Eager Free Public Library

I. Roll Call: Michael Pierick Tina Rossmiller Dennis Hatfield Jeff Herbers
Arthur Phillips Mike Larson Melissa Hammann

II. Public Announcements/Upcoming Events.
A. K-12 District Wide "Back to School Days" – Thursdays, August 16 and 23.

B. Annual Meeting – August 27, 7:00 p.m., High School Media Room.

III. Public Presentations. Regarding Items Not on the Agenda. Items Related to the Agenda May be
Presented at This Time if the Citizen Needs to Leave.

IV. District Administrator Report – Traffic Safety, Staff Development and Schedule Week of August 27.
V. Principals'/Administrators' Report – Staff Changes.

VI. Information & Discussion:

A. Presentation of JEDI Charter School.

B. Presentation of Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Model.

C. Discussion of High School Block Schedule Study.

D. 2007-2008 Budget Update.

E. School Traffic Planning.
F. Commencement.
G. First Reading of Policies: #422-Early Admission to School; #731-Buildings and Grounds Access
and Security; and #830-Use of School Facilities.
H. Board Development.
I. Finance Committee Report.
J. Buildings and Grounds, Transportation and Safety Committee Report.
VII. Business (Action Items):
A. Approval of Proposed Trip to Panama.
B. Approval of 2007-2008 Budget.
C. Approval of Teacher Contract.
D. Approval of Special Contracts.
E. Approval of 66:03 Agreement With McFarland.
F. Approval of Board Goals for the 2007-08 School Year.
G. Approval of Policies: #133-Student Representative to the Board of Education; and #133.1-
Selection of Student Representative to the Board of Education, Administrative Rule.
H. Approval of July 16 Regular Meeting Minutes and Special Meeting Minutes of July 31, 2007.
I. Approval of July Bills and Receipts.
J. Approval of Special Meeting.
VIII. Set Next Agenda.
IX. Executive Session – under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c)(e)(f) to Discuss District Administrator
Salary.
X. Business (Action Items):
A. Approval of District Administrator Salary.
XI. Adjourn.
This notice may be supplemented with additions to the agenda that come to the attention of the Board prior to the meeting. A final agenda will be
posted and provided to the media no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting in the event of an
emergency.
Persons needing special accommodations or more specific information about the agenda items should call 882-5224, Ext. 3387, at least 24 hours
prior to the meeting.
Posted: 8/9/07

Agenda: Common Council; August 14, 2007

Common Council

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, August 14, 2007, 6:30 p.m.

City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

AGENDA

Call to order
Roll call
Approval of Agenda

Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of July 10, 2007, regular meeting and July 24, 2007, special meeting and approve them as printed
Citizen appearances
S.O.L.E. Committee
ECP
Westside Stormwater Concerns
Reports of Committees
Plan Commission Report
First Reading of Ordinance 2007-11, Amending the Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan in Response to Development Application #2007-14. [Applicant initiated ordinance, sponsors not required].
Plan Commission Resolution 2007-2, Recommending the Common Council Amend the Interim Future Land Use Map Contained in the City’s Comprehensive Plan in Response to Application 2007-14. [Designating Every property within City limits as Walkable Neighborhood].
First Reading of Ordinance 2007-12, Amending the Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan in Response to Applications #2007-18 and #2007-19. [Plan Commission initiated ordinance, sponsors not required].
Plan Commission Resolution 2007-3, Recommending the Common Council Amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Plan Commission Resolution 2007-4, Recommending the Common Council Amend the Transportation Plan Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Motion to approve final CSM for Rolland Propst (Application 2007-4), as revised by Plan Commission.
Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report
Motion to approve W&L bills and authorize their payment.
Motion to approve the City bills and authorize their payment.
Motion to approve Resolution 2007-30, Amending the Adopted 2006 and Adopted 2007 Budgets to Include Appropriations for Capital Project Carry Forwards.
Motion to approve Resolution 2007-31, Approving Mid-Year Amendments to the 2007 Budget.
Motion to approve revised Personnel Policies and Employee Handbook.
Motion to approve amendment of Finance Director-Treasurer Eric Jepperson’s contract.
Motion to approve changing the City’s dental insurance to the Delta Dental Premier Plan.

Motion to approve naming Dave Mosher & Associates as agent of record for the City’s dental insurance.

Public Safety Committee Report

Class “B” Beer/”Class B” Liquor application for Bernardo J. Morice withdrawn; no action necessary.

Motion to approve the Class “B” Beer/”Class B” Liquor application for Julie A. Meredith, 233 Franklin Street, Evansville, WI 53536, dba The Exchange, 7 East Main Street, Evansville, WI 53536 contingent upon being in operation within 90 days.
Public Works Committee Report
Water & Light Committee Report
Economic Development Committee Report
Redevelopment Authority Report
Allen Creek Redevelopment Master Plan – open house presentation August 21.
Parks and Recreation Board Report
Historic Preservation Commission Report
Fire District Report
Police Commission Report

Unfinished Business

Second Reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2007-9, Amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code by Establishing Standards for Traditional Neighborhood Developments, as revised by Plan Commission. [Sponsors Wyse and Braunschweig].
Second Reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2007-10, Amending Chapter 18 and 130 of the Municipal Code Relating to Fences, as revised by Plan Commission. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Roberts].
Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
Confirm fall strategic planning session for Common Council and City Department Heads from 8:00 to 2:00 on Saturday, October 13, at Bank of Evansville.
Recommendation: Motion to approve Resolution 2007-32, Supporting Railroad Preservation, Restoration, Improvement and Expansion Programs.
Mayoral Proclamation: Birthday Congratulations to Lee Ringhand.

Communications from the City Administrator

Recommendation: Motion to approve Resolution 2007-33, Designating Authorized Parties to Sign for Transactions Involving City Bank Accounts and Investments.
Recommendation from Aegis Corporation (insurance carrier): Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 893.80(1g), motion to disallow claim of Brianna Sheffield against the City of Evansville.

Discuss Zoning Code Enforcement.

Discuss outline of development agreement with Evansville Hotel Group, LLC.

New Business

Introduction of New Ordinances


First Reading of Ordinances 2007-11 and 2007-12 addressed under Plan Commission report.
First Reading of Ordinance 2007-13, Restricting Parking, Standing and Stopping During Specified Hours on South First Street. [Sponsors Roberts and Wessels].
Motion to adjourn
Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you.

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Agenda; Finance Committee Meets Today; 5:30PM--Evansville Hotel Developers Agreement on Agenda

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Finance and Labor Relations Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the date and time stated below at City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Finance and Labor Relations Committee

Regular Meeting

Thursday, August 9, 2007, 5:30 p.m.

City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

AGENDA
Call to order.
Roll call.
Approval of Agenda.
Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the July 9, 2007, meeting and approve as printed.
Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed.
Motion to approve the W&L bills and authorize their payment.
Motion to approve the City bills and authorize their payment.
Unfinished Business
Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of revised employee handbook.
Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council approval of amendment to Finance Director-Treasurer Eric Jepperson’s contract to reflect increased responsibilities due to office re-organization, including salary increase.
New Business
Johnson & Block overview of 2006 audit (draft).
Discussion and motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2007-30, Amending the Adopted 2006 and the Adopted 2007 Budgets to Include Appropriations for Capital Project Carry Forwards.
Discussion and motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2007-31, Approving Mid-Year Amendments to the 2007 Budget.
Discussion and motion to recommend to Common Council approval of changing the City’s dental insurance to the Delta Dental Premier Plan.
Discussion and motion to recommend to Common Council approval of naming Dave Mosher & Associates as agent of record for the City’s dental insurance.
Discussion on outline of development agreement with Evansville Hotel Group, LLC.
Motion to adjourn
Thomas Cothard, Chair

Finance & Labor Relations Committee

Monday, August 6, 2007

Agenda: Plan Commission: Monday, August 6, 2007--6pm

Notice

The regular meeting of the Evansville Plan Commission will be held on the date and time stated below at City Hall (Third Floor), 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

City of Evansville Plan Commission

Regular Meeting

Monday, August 6, 2007, 6:00 p.m.

City Hall (Third Floor), 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

AGENDA
Call to order
Roll call
Approval of agenda
Approval of minutes
Motion to waive the reading of the July 2, 2007 minutes and approve them as printed
Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

Unfinished business

Update on adoption of new flood insurance rate maps for the city
Update on Allen Creek redevelopment master plan

Discussion regarding the City’s Community Rating System (CRS) classification with regard to flood insurance premiums

New business

Site plan for multi-family building (residential care apartment complex), Evansville Manor applicant (Application 2007-20)
Initial presentation by applicant
Staff report
Plan Commission discussion
Closing comments by applicant
Motion to approve the application with conditions as contained in the staff report (and other conditions as may be imposed by the Commission)

Final land division, Rolland Probst applicant (Application 2007-21)
Motion to recommend to City Council the approval of final land division submitted by Rolland Probst




Amendment of the subdivision regulations (Chapter 110) to require that certain residential land divisions provide for accessible housing for the elderly and people with disabilities

Initial presentation by staff
Initial discussion by Plan Commission

Public hearing

Final discussion by Plan Commission

Motion to recommend to Council the adoption of Ordinance #2007-8 as drafted.

Zoning code text amendment relating to standards for traditional neighborhood developments
Initial presentation by staff
Initial discussion by Plan Commission
Public hearing
Final discussion by Plan Commission
Motion to recommend to Council the adoption of Ordinance #2007-9 as drafted.


Amendment of Chapters 18 and 130 of the Municipal Code relating to fences
Initial presentation by staff
Initial discussion by Plan Commission
Public hearing
Final discussion by Plan Commission
Motion to recommend to Council the adoption of Ordinance #2007-10 as drafted.


Preliminary development presentations – none
Discussion regarding proposed changes to industrially-classified lands on the future land use map
Update and discussion regarding Rock County’s draft smart growth comprehensive plan
Update on administrative review of site plan amendments - none
Report of the Evansville Redevelopment Authority – none
Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Report of the Traditional Neighborhood Development/Residential Design Study Committee
Update on Common Council actions relating to Plan Commission recommendations
Update on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters
Variance for sideyard setback- Meredith McCarren 119 Grove Street
City planner’s report
Zoning code enforcement – Tom and Jan Davis
Zoning code enforcement – Raymond Nipple, 535 South 5th Street
Next meeting date – Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Motion to adjourn