Agenda: Evansville Common Council: Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Common Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 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 April 8, 2008, regular meeting, and April 15, special meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. Art Phillips, Rock County Board.

B. Evansville Community Partnership: Fourth of July.

C. SOLE.

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). Motion to approve 2008-2010 agreement with Teamsters Local Union #579.

(4). Motion to approve agreement with YMCA of Northern Rock County for operation of a youth program.

(5). Motion to payoff State Trust Fund Loan #02007116.01 in the amount of $1,939,098.

(6). Resolution 2008-11, Authorizing the Issuance of $1,185,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes and the Issue and Sale of $1,185,000 Note Anticipation Notes in Anticipation Thereof.

C. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve contract with Lifeline Systems dba Lifequest for assignment, assumption and collection service.

(2). Motion to approve Alcohol Beverage License Application for Class “B” Beer License for Evansville Hotel Group, LLC, Bradley E. Moellenberndt, agent, 2102 Ridgeway Road, Monroe, WI 53566, dba Cobblestone Inn & Suites, 715 Brown School road, Evansville, WI 53536.

(3). Motion to approve Alcohol Beverage License Application for “Class C” Wine License for Evansville Hotel Group, LLC, Bradley E. Moellenberndt, agent, 2102 Ridgeway Road, Monroe, WI 53566, dba Cobblestone Inn & Suites, 715 Brown School road, Evansville, WI 53536.

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

E. Water & Light Committee Report
(1). Motion to designate Mark Sendelbach as alternate to the Board of Directors of WPPI.

F. Economic Development Committee Report

G. Redevelopment Authority Report

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. Mayoral report on the State of the City.

B. Motion to waive the seven day notice on citizen appointments.

C. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Tina Rossmiller, 413 S. Madison Street, for a three-year term to the Youth Center Advisory Board.

D. Motion to approve Nikki Helms for a one-year term as the female youth member of the Youth Center Advisory Board.

E. Motion to approve Richard Schuck, 25 North Second Street, for a two-year term to the Historic Preservation Commission.

F. Rock County Smart Growth Open House May 29, 6:00 pm, at Courthouse.

9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Motion to approve Residential Anti-Displacement Policy for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

B. Motion to approve engagement of Quarles & Brady LLP as bond counsel for $1,185,000 Note Anticipation Notes.

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First reading of Ordinance 2008-05, Amending the Legal Description for Territory Annexed into the City of Evansville by Ordinance 2000-4. [Citizen-initiated ordinance, no sponsor necessary].

B. First reading of Ordinance 2008-06, Imposing a Tax on the Privilege of Furnishing Rooms or Lodging. [Sponsors Wyse and Sornson].

C. First reading of Ordinance 2008-07, Annexing Territory to the City of Evansville, Wisconsin. [Viaena annexation; citizen-initiated ordinance, no sponsor necessary].

D. First reading of Ordinance 2008-08, Amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code, Relating to Communication Towers. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Roberts].

E. First reading of Ordinance 2008-09, amending Chapter 82 of the Municipal Code, Relative to School Truancy. [Sponsors Sornson and Roberts].

12. Motion to adjourn


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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