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Monday, April 28, 2008

Agenda: Water and Light: Wednesday , April 30, 2008

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Water & Light Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on April 30, 2008, at the Utility Shop, 15 Old 92, Evansville, Wisconsin at 5:30 p.m. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Water & Light Committee Meeting
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Utility Shop, 15 Old 92, Evansville, Wisconsin.
5:30 p.m.


Agenda

1. Roll call.

2. Motion to approve March 26, 2008, Water & Light minutes.

3. Citizens concerns.
a. Ed Ganser re: request for private well.

4. Committee Reports – Chairman Thomas Cothard.

5. Committee Reports – Superintendent Scott George.
a. New substation update.

b. Madison Street construction update.

c. Water & Light Shop construction update.

d. Motion to recommend to Common Council designation of Mark Sendelbach as alternate to the Board of Directors of WPPI.

6. Discussion on Public Benefits Committee.

7. Motion to approve plan for installing historic street lights.

8. Any other legal action to come before the committee.

9. Motion to adjourn.


Thomas Cothard
Committee Chairman

Monday, April 21, 2008

Agenda: Public Works: Tuesday, April 22, 2008

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, April 21, 2008 at 6:00 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; Mar. 25th, 2008.
5 Citizen appearances
6 Lake Leota
A Update on soil borings.
7 Site Plan Reviews
8 Construction Updates
A Main Street Progress Report
B County Trunk Highway M Progress Report (To be brought back up in spring)
C North Prairie Productions Progress Report (stay on agenda through construction halt)
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 Update and possible motion adopting draft ordinance of Storm water utility
B Westside Park: Parking lot and driveway, bid opening May 15
10 Communications of Public Works Director –
A Discussion of Street sweeper
11 New Business
A Roundabout at J. Lindemann Drive and Highway 14
12 Old Business
A West side water issue (to remain on agenda indefinitely)
B CRS Update
13 Parks and Recreation Report (New regular addition to PW agenda)
14 Adjourn
Mason Braunschweig, Chair, Public Works Committee
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Friday, April 18, 2008

Agenda: Town of Union: Planning Commission: April 24, 2008

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Agenda: Unified Land Development Code---April 21, 2008

Notice

The regular meeting of the Evansville Unified Land Development Code Committee will be held on the date and time specified below 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
Unified Land Development Code Committee

Monday, April 21, 2008, 6:00 PM or following the conclusion
of the Evansville Plan Commission meeting

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


AGENDA

1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of agenda

4. Approval of minutes - Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the March 13, 2008 meeting and approve them as printed

5. Review
A. Article 4 – Administrative bodies (draft 3)
B. Article 12 – Transportation facilities (draft 1)

6. Set next meeting date – May 15, 2008

7. Motion to adjourn


Bill Hammann, Chair


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Special Meeting: Agenda: Evansville Plan Commission: April 21, 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
Special Meeting
Monday, April 21, 2008, 6:00 PM
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 defer reading of the minutes from the meeting of March 31, 2008 until the next regular meeting

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. Action items
A. Conditional use to establish a fourth principal building at 498 Water Street, Tom Davis and Jan Davis, applicant (Application 2008-14)
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 and roll call vote to act on the application (not defer to a later date)
viii. Motion to approve the application with the conditions as contained in the staff report 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

B. Site plan for building at 498 Water Street, Tom Davis and Jan Davis, applicant (Application 2008-15)
i. Initial presentation by applicant
ii. Staff report
iii. Plan Commission discussion
iv. Closing comments by applicant
v. Motion to approve the application with conditions as contained in the staff report (and other conditions as may be imposed by the Commission)

7. Discussion items
A. Policy regarding special plan commission meetings

8. Next regular meeting date – Monday, May 5, 2008

9. Motion to adjourn

Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair

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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Agenda; Historic Preservation: Wednesday, April 16, 2008

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 16th day of April, 2008, 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, April 16, 2008
3rd Floor, City Hall
7:00pm


1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Motion to waive reading of the March 19, 2008 minutes and approve them as read.
4. Applications—Appearances
a. 16 W Main Street Eager Fox LLC—DEDF Application
b. 129 W Church Street Tessman—Install 2 windows
c. 52 N Madison Street Shaekey/Holmes—Siding &Windows
d. 20 S First Street Ahner—Chimney
e. 112 W Liberty Street Kuelz—Fence
5. Old Business:
a. Inventory of Pavers from Main Street Project.
6. Administrative
a. Grove Society, John Decker
b. Redevelopment Authority, Besty Ahner
c. Plaque Program Applications
d. Management of HPC Documents and Records
e. Discussion of Second Historic District / Start Process
f. Discussion of Historic Landmarks
g. Reorganization Meeting next month 5/21/2008
7. Other Business
a. Correspondences
b. Comments and Concerns
8. Adjournment
Next Meeting Dates: May 21, 2008

Agenda; Redevelopment ; Thursday; April 17, 2008

NOTICE

The meeting of the Evansville Redevelopment Authority for the City of Evansville will be held on the date and time stated below at Evansville High School Media Room, 640 South Fifth Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Evansville Redevelopment Authority
Thursday, April 17, 2008, 5:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI

AGENDA


I. Call To Order

II. Declare Quorum

III. Approve Agenda

IV. Approve Minutes of March 18, 2008 meeting

V. Old Business
A. Economic Development Summit: Task Force Presentations
i. Workforce Development
ii. Governmental Relations
iii. Downtown Revitalization
iv. Marketing
v. Entrepreneurial Environment & Networking

B. Tid #5: Discuss Properties

VI. New Business
A. Nomination and election of Chair through April 2009

B. Nomination and election of Vice Chair through April 2009

VII. Other Business

VIII. Adjourn

Christopher A. Eager, Chairman

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Monday, April 14, 2008

Agenda; School: Buildings and Grounds Meets Today--4:30PM

EVANSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Buildings And Grounds, Transportation, and Safety Committee Agenda
Monday, April 14, 2008
J.C. McKenna Middle School LMC
307 S. First 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 March 10, 2008, Minutes.
2. Building Trade House Update.
3. Update on Traffic Concerns/Study.
4. Long Range Planning Committee:
o Timeline
5. Capital Project Budget Update.
6. Use of Future Web Site.
7. Report From Buildings and Grounds Manager:
o Finalizing Parking Lot Quotes
o WPPI Grant
o Energy Savings on Geothermal System
8. Other.
9. 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: 4-9-08

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Agenda; Evansville School Board Meets Monday, April 14, 2008

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Agenda: Park Board: Monday April 14, 2008

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Board for the City of Evansville will be held on the 14th day of April 2008, at 6:00 p.m., in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 31 S Madison St. 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, April 14, 2008; 6:00 PM

AGENDA

1. Call to Order & Roll Call.

2. Motion to waive reading minutes of March 17, 2008 PRB meeting & approve as printed

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

4. Citizen appearances, if any, relating to Parks and Recreation but not concerning agenda items. (Citizens may address items further down the agenda at the time those items are discussed.)

5. SOLE Committee Report, if any.

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

7. 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

9. Aquatic Report: Aquatic Director Rick Hamacher
a. Pool and pool store operations planning for 2008
b. Director’s comments on recent letter from Tammy Pomplun
c. Discussion and possible motion on pool store operations for the future.

10. Old Business
a Report from Park Maintenance Supervisor on Allen Creek Wall Restoration Phase 2.
b. Discussion and possible motion on installation of grind rail at skate park.
c. Other, as necessary.

11. New Business
a. Welcome to Alderperson Janis Ringhand as new chair of PRB
b. Other, as appropriate.

12. Motion to Adjourn.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Agenda; Economic Development: April 17, 2008

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 17th day of April 2008, at 5:30 p.m., in the Media Room of the Evansville High School, 640 S. Fifth St. Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

City of Evansville
Economic Development Committee
Thursday, April 17, 2008, 5:30 PM
Evansville High School, 640 S. Fifth St. Evansville, WI


AGENDA
1. Roll call.

2. Approval of agenda.

3. Motion to waive reading of the minutes of February 19th, 2008 regular meeting and approve as printed.

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

5. Economic Development Summit.

• Task Force Presentations
1. Workforce Development
2. Governmental Relations
3. Downtown Revitalization
4. Marketing
5. Entrepreneurial Environment & Networking

6. Chamber of Commerce report.

7. City Administrators report.

8. Motion to Adjourn.


Tony Wyse, Chair




PLEASE NOTE MEETING LOCATION CHANGE

Monday, April 7, 2008

Town of Union Annual and Monthly Meeting: Tuesday, April 8, 2008: Eager Library

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF UNION
ANNUAL & MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
REVISED


Notice is hereby given that the Town of Union Board will hold the annual town meeting jointly with the
monthly board meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at the Eager Free Public Library
(lower level) 39 W. Main Street, Evansville, WI. The monthly meeting will begin immediately following the
annual meeting.


Annual Town Meeting Agenda

1. Call to order
2. Clerk’s minutes from 2007 annual meeting
4. Set date for 2009 annual meeting (April 14, 2009)
5. 2007 financial report
6. Citizen comment: 5 minutes max/issue

Monthly Board Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Clerk’s Minutes (March 6, 2008)
3. Treasurer’s Report
4. Building Inspector’s Report
5. Constable’s Report
6. Brush Report
7. Appointment of Plan Commission, Board of Review, Board of Adjustment and Parks & Trails
Committee members.
8. Board Action: approval of zoning change from A1 to RR for Bakers Crossing Estates/Robert
Janes, 8739 N. Territorial Rd., Evansville. Approval includes condition that developer enter into
developers agreement containing phasing plan within 6 months of Town Board approval. {Plan
Commission recommended approval 3/27/08}
9. Discussion and Possible Board Action: Condition of N. East Union Road as related to the
operation of gravel pit (conditional use permit held by Candace Phelps, 13222 W. East Union Rd,
Evansville, WI 53536; operation located on her 138 acre parcel (6-20-97) located south of State
Hwy 59 on the west side of N. East Union Road, Fire #10607). {Plan Commission recommended
emergency repairs and signage 3/27/08}
10. Board Action: Approval of Agreement for Land Division Improvements for Conifer Hills Plat Third
Addition.
11. Board Action: Refuse & Recycling Center Issues. Includes obtaining a port-a-john for the site,
continuation of using tickets, need for payment tracking, scheduling a roadside refuse pick-up
date.
12. Discussion and Possible Board Action: Pollworker Wages
13. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Update
14. Roadside Mowing Bids
15. Approval of Operators License: Diane Draper/Geneo’s Red Barn
16. Ordinance Modifications: Chapter 19 Adoption of Rock County Stormwater Management Plan
17. Pay Bills


NOTE: There may be a quorum of Plan Commission members present; however no Plan Commission
business will be discussed nor decisions related to such business made.
Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be
made to the Clerk by calling 608-882-0285 prior to the meeting date.
Published April 2, 2008
Regina Ylvisaker, Clerk 608-882-0285

Agenda; Evansville Common Council: April 8, 2008

Common Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 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 March 11, 2008, regular meeting, and April 5, special meeting as Committee of the Whole, and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. Jeff Roe: presentation of DNR Tree City Award.

B. SOLE.

C. Chief Mike Halvensleben: update on new Fire Hall.

D. Randy Kyle: update on North Prairie Productions.

6. Reports of Committees
A. Plan Commission Report

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

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

(3). Welcome new Finance Director/Treasurer Lisa Novinska.

C. Public Safety Committee Report

D. Public Works Committee Report
(1). Update on planning for Lake Leota dredge project.

(2). Discussion and possible motion regarding excess brick pavers.

(3). Motion to approve lease-to-purchase of two plow trucks (Capital Budget #C819).

(4). Motion to approve Resolution 2008-06, Authorizing Submittal of a State Grant Application and Subsequent Appropriation of City Funds for a Stormwater Planning Grant.

E. Water & Light Committee Report

F. Economic Development Committee Report
(1). Economic Development Strategy taskforce presentations April 17.

G. Redevelopment Authority Report
(1). Motion to approve development agreement with Eager Fuchs, LLC.

H. Parks and Recreation Board Report

I. Historic Preservation Commission Report

J. Fire District Report

K. Police Commission Report

L. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Report

7. Unfinished Business

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
A. Motion to approve Resolution 2008-07, Commending Fred Juergens for his Service as an Alderperson for the Second District.

B. Mayoral Proclamation designating April 25, 2008, as Arbor Day.

C. Motion to approve Resolution 2008-08, Wisconsin Energy Independent Communtity.

9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Update on number of liquor licenses.

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances

12. Motion to adjourn


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Friday, April 4, 2008

Agenda; Evansville Common Council: Committe of Whole; Sat April 5

Common Council
Special Meeting as Committee of the Whole
Saturday, April 5, 2008, 8:00 a.m.
Union Bank & Trust Building, 2 East Main Street, Evansville, WI

Agenda
1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Motion to defer the reading of the minutes of March 11, 2008, regular meeting to the next regular meeting.

5. Citizen appearances

6. Legal Refresher: procedures for public hearings.

7. Topics for Discussion – no action will be taken.

A. Madison Street Construction.

B. Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence.

C. Wastewater Treatment Facility.

D. Stormwater Utility.

E. North Prairie Productions.

8. Motion to adjourn


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Thursday, April 3, 2008

Agenda: Evansville School Board; Special Meeting: Monday, April 7, 2008

EVANSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Special Meeting Agenda
Monday, April 7, 2008
Theodore Robinson Intermediate School LMC
420 S. Fourth Street
6:30 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 Arthur Phillips Tina Rossmiller
Dennis Hatfield Jeff Herbers
Mike Larson Melissa Hammann


II. Information and Discussion:

A. Presentation of Forensics State Overnight Field Trip.
B. Board Goals Development With Judy Whalen and the Administrative Team.

III. Adjourn.
More specific information about agenda items may be obtained by calling 882-5224, ext. 3386.
Posted: 4/2/08

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Agenda: Evansville Finance Meets Thursday, April 3, 2008

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, April 3, 2008, 5:30 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 the March 6, 2008, 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. Discussion and possible motion regarding agreement with YMCA of Northern Rock County for operation of a youth program.

B. Motion to meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) to discuss employee union contract and to subsequently reconvene in open session.

9. New Business:
A. Motion to approve revised position description: Public Works Mechanic.

B. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of lease to purchase of two plow trucks (Capital Budget #C819).

C. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of development agreement with Eager Fuchs, LLC.

D. Discussion: 2007-2008 snow removal expenses.

10. Motion to adjourn

Thomas Cothard, Chair
Finance & Labor Relations Committee

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