Agenda: Planning Commission, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008

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
Thursday, January 3, 2008, 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
A. Motion to waive the reading of the December 3, 2007 minutes and approve them as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. Action items
A. Zoning code map amendment for Nevel property off of Water Street, Phil and Marlene Nevel applicant (Application 2007-36)
i. Initial presentation by applicant
ii. Staff report
iii. Initial discussion by Plan Commission
iv. Public hearing
v. Final discussion by Plan Commission
vi. Closing comments by applicant
vii. Motion to recommend to Common Council the adoption of Ordinance #2007-23 as drafted based on the findings contained in the staff report and on the conclusion that the public benefits of the proposed zoning classification outweigh any and all potential adverse impacts, if any
B. Special exception signage review for Brown School Plaza, Roger Berg and John Morning applicant (Application 2007-37)
i. Initial presentation by applicant
ii. Staff report
iii. Discussion by Plan Commission
iv. Closing comments by applicant
v. Motion to approve the ground sign as proposed
C. Amendment of the zoning code (Chapter 130) relative to dimensional standards in Residential District One (R-1), Large Lot Urban Residential Districts (LL-R12 and LL-R15), and Rural Residential District (RR)
i. Initial presentation by staff
ii. Initial discussion by Plan Commission
iii. Public hearing
iv. Final discussion by Plan Commission
v. Motion to recommend to Council the adoption of Ordinance #2007-21 as drafted

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

8. Preliminary development presentations – none

9. Update and discussion regarding Rock County’s draft smart growth comprehensive plan –next meeting on February 7, 2008

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

11. Report of the Evansville Redevelopment Authority – none

12. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission – none

13. Report of Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) Advisory Committee – First meeting
Thursday, January 17

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

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

16. Enforcement
A. Compliance with site plan for application 2006-18 (expansion of restaurant) Frank Romano
B. Janet Ward Porter 131 Liberty Lane/488 Liberty Street – duplex

17. Next regular meeting date – Monday, February 4, 2008

18. Motion to adjourn

Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair

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Agenda; Public Works Meeting: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 5PM

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
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
Public Works Shop, 535 South Madison Street, Evansville, WI


AGENDA
1 Call the meeting to order
2 Roll Call
3 Motion to Approve Agenda
4 Motions to Approve minutes of the following meeting; Nov. 27th, 2007
5 Citizen appearances (to include but not limited to the following)

A Jim McGoey- regarding street lights
B Matt Gaboda- regarding surveying the west-side area
6 Lake Leota Restoration Update
A Engineering project Update
B Discussion and possible motion regarding weeds in Lake Leota
7 Site Plan Reviews
8 Construction Updates
A Main Street Progress Report
B County Trunk Highway M Progress Report
C North Prairie Productions Progress Report
D Capstone Ridge Phase 2 Progress Report (To be brought back in spring)
E Westfield Meadows Progress Report
F Madison Street (TH 59) Progress Report (To be brought back next year)
9 Communications from City Engineer –
A WisDOT utility comment letter to WisDOT for upgrades in 2008
B WWTF data review, prelim plan for upgrades
10 Communications of Public Works Director –
11 New Business
12 Old Business
A West side water issue (to remain on agenda indefinitely)
B Streetlight placement and removal (note: next year)
13 Adjourn
Mason Braunschweig, Chair, Public Works Committee
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Agenda: Redevelopment Authority----Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007

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, December 18, 2007, 7:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI

AGENDA


I. Call To Order

II. Declare Quorum

III. Approve Agenda

IV. Approve Minutes of November 20, 2007 meeting

V. Old Business

A. Discussion: 16 West Main Street.

VI. New Business

A. Motion to recognize chair through May 2008.

B. Motion to recognize vice chair through May 2008.

VII. Other Business

VIII. Adjourn

Christopher A. Eager, Chairman

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School Board: Finance Committee Meets Monday: 11AM

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Agenda; Economic Development: Tuesday, Dec. 18th

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 18th day of December 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, December 18th, 2007, 5:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St. Evansville, WI


AGENDA
1. Roll call.

2. Approval of agenda.

3. Motion to waive reading of the minutes of November 20th, 2007 regular meeting and approve as printed.

4. Citizens appearances, other than on items listed below.

5. Discussion on possible Taxi service for Evansville.

6. Chamber of Commerce report.

· Community Business Directory

7. City Administrators report

8. Rock County Visitors Guide.

9. City Website update and discussion.

10. Update on Economic Development Strategy/Summit.

11. Discussion; Promotion of Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund.

· Review Panel

12. Discussion; Room tax

13. Adjournment

Tony Wyse, Chair

Evansville School Board meets Monday, December 17, 2007

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Agenda: Park Board Meets on Monday, December 17, 2007

NOTICE
A regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board for the City of Evansville will be held on the 17th day of December 2007, at 6:00 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, Wisconsin
Park and Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Chambers
Monday, December 17, 2007 6:00 PM

AGENDA



1. Call to Order

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

3. Motion to approve agenda as published.

4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items.

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

6. Reports/Updates on pending park projects and maintenance: Park Maintenance Supervisor Ray Anderson
a. Lake Leota Park
b. Franklin Park
c. Countryside Park
d. West Side Park
e. Other projects, if any.

7. Aquatic Report: Aquatic Director Rick Hamacher
a. Pool and pool store operations
b. Leak repair
c. Other projects, if any

8. Old Business.
a. Report on Allen Creek retaining walls restoration project
b. Lake Leota Restoration; Engineering Contract Report.

9. New Business: “A League of Their Own” Discussion. Directors of the League invited to attend.

10. Motion to Adjourn.

Note: next regular meeting of Park and Recreation Board is scheduled for January 21, 2008

Agenda: Evansville Common Council: Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007 6:30PM

Common Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 11, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

AGENDA

1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of November 13, 2007, regular meeting and the November 28, 2007, special meeting and to approve them as printed.

5. Citizen appearances
A. SOLE Committee

B. ECP

C. Public

6. Reports of Committees
A. Plan Commission Report
(1). Motion to approve Preliminary Land Division of Lots 19 and 20, Walkers Addition, with conditions. [Culbertson property, application 2007-34].

(2). Motion to approve Extraterritorial Land Division in the Town of Union, Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼, Section 18. [Deckert property, application 2007-35].

B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve W&L bills and authorize their payment.

(2). Motion to approve the City bills and authorize their payment.

(3). Motion to approve Agreement with Evelyn Cantrell for Coordination of Senior Services during the year 2008 for $21,218.00.

(4). Motion to approve Engagement Letter with Johnson Block & Company for audit of year ending December 31, 2007, for $22,100.00.

(5). Discussion and possible motion to approve Agreement with YMCA of Northern Rock County for Operation of Youth Program during the year 2008 for $34,556.00.

(6). Motion to approve Veolia Solid Waste Midwest contract extension for 2008 through 2010.

(7). Motion to approve purchase of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 East, Original Plat, Part of the Southwest ¼ Section 27-4-10, Part Lots 1 and 2, Block 8, commencing 132’ South of the Northwest corner, East 115.5’, South 66’, West 115.5’ North to point of beginning for $200,000.00. [Post Office at 16 South First Street].

C. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve write-off of bad debt in the amount of $2,825.82 and to designate the 6 parties thereto for tax intercept.

(2). Discussion on the Class “B” Beer/”Class B” Liquor application for Julie A. Meredith, d/b/a The Exchange, 7 East Main St, Evansville, WI. Approval granted contingent upon being in operation within 120 days of August 14, 2007 (deadline date December 12, 2007).

D. Public Works Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve approximately $100 reimbursement to Eager Free Public Library for turf restoration.

E. Water & Light Committee Report

F. Economic Development Committee Report
(1). Economic Development Summit on January 12, 2008.

G. Redevelopment Authority Report

H. Parks and Recreation Board Report

I. Historic Preservation Commission Report

J. Fire District Report

K. Police Commission Report

7. Unfinished Business
A. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2007-15, Detaching Territory from the City of Evansville. [Heissner property. Citizen initiated ordinance, no sponsors required].

B. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2007-17, Allowing the Operation of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. [Sponsors: Juergens and Sornson].

C. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2007-19, Relative to Signage in the Regional Business District (B-4) and the Industrial Districts. [Sponsors: Braunschweig and Roberts].


D. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2007-20, Rezoning Territory from Agricultural District One (A-1) to Residential District One (R-1) in Response to Development Application 2007-33. [Every property. Citizen initiated ordinance, no sponsors required].

E. Motion to adopt Resolution 2007-51, Repealing Resolution 2007-48 and Establishing the Municipal Judge’s Salary for the Year 2008.

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
A. Motion to waive seven day notice on mayoral appointments.

B. Motion to approve mayoral appointment of Alderman Tom Cothard, 447 Evans Drive, to the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee for an initial term expiring in April 2008.

C. Motion to approve mayoral appointment of Plan Commission member Bill Hammann, 250 Eager Court, to the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee for an initial term expiring in April 2009.

D. Motion to approve former Mayor Janis Ringhand, 412 Fowler Circle, to the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee for an initial term expiring in April 2009.

E. Motion to approve Kim Miller, 8 Sherman Court, to the Evansville Police Commission for an unexpired five year term ending in 2012.

9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Discussion on zoning enforcement.

B. Report on Municipal Code update.

C. Next meeting date: Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at 6:30 pm.

10. New Business
A. Motion to approve Resolution 2007-50, Implementing Community-Wide Energy Program.

11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First Reading of Ordinance 2007-22, Relative to Speed Limits. [Sponsor: Sornson and Juergens].

12. Motion to adjourn


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Agenda: Finance and Labor: Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007; 5:00PM

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, December 6, 2007, 5:00 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

AGENDA

1. Call to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Approval of Agenda.

4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the November 8, 2007, meeting and approve as printed.

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed.

6. Motion to approve the W&L bills and authorize their payment.

7. Motion to approve the City bills and authorize their payment.

8. Unfinished Business

A. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Veolia Solid Waste Midwest contract extension.

B. Discussion and possible motion regarding Municipal Judge’s salary for 2008.

C. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of purchase of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 East, Original Plat, Part of the Southwest ¼ Section 27-4-10, Part Lots 1 and 2, Block 8, commencing 132’ South of the Northwest corner, East 115.5’, South 66’, West 115.5’ North to point of beginning (Post Office) for $200,000.00.

D. Discussion on employee union contracts. Committee may meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e).

9. New Business

A. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of write-off of bad debt in the amount of $2,825.82 and to designate the parties of these 6 calls for tax intercept.

B. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Engagement Letter with Johnson Block & Company, Inc. for audit of year ending December 31, 2007, for $22,100.00.

C. Motion to permit Carrying Forward Vacation from 2007 to 2008 for Mark Sandelbach.

D. Motion to permit Carrying Forward Vacation from 2007 to 2008 for Todd Sperry.

E. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Agreement with Evelyn Cantrell for Coordination of Senior Services during the year 2008 for $21,218.00.

F. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Agreement with YMCA of Northern Rock County for Operation of Youth Program during the year 2008 for $34,556.00.

G. Discussion on Finance Director/Treasurer position.

H. Meeting date due to tight schedule around holidays – Thursday, January 10, 2008.


10. Motion to adjourn



Thomas Cothard, Chair
Finance & Labor Relations Committee


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School Beat: Program Based Budget Cluster Meeting meets TONIGHT

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School Beat: Prospective School Board Member Information Meeting TONIGHT

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Agenda: School Beat: Building and Grounds meets Wed, Dec. 5, 2007

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