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Monday, June 30, 2008

Agenda: Public Safety: July 2, 2008

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 2nd day of July 2008, at 6:15 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.

Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 6:15 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street

AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Motion to approve the June 4, 2008 minutes as printed.
4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed
5. Evansville Police Report
6. Evansville Medical Service Report
7. Old Business
8. New Business
a. Discussion regarding Police Departments Budget Amendments
b. Discussion regarding Police Departments 2009 Budget.
c. Discussion regarding Police Patrol Rifles.
d. Discussion and possible motion to change the agent for Landmark Cooperative Services to Dennis E Balk.
e. Motion to approve Provisional/Operator License Application(s):
1.Laura L Bowman
2.Jeffrey A Farnsworth
3.Mary L Allen

9. Motion to adjourn
Diane Roberts, Chairperson

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Agenda: Finance Committee: Thursday, July 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, July 3, 2008, 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 June 5, 2008, 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: None.

New Business:
Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2008-14, Approving Mid-Year Amendments to the 2008 Budget.

2009 Budget Calendar.

Adjournment.

Dan Wietecha, City Administrator
Finance & Labor Relations Committee


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Thursday, June 26, 2008

Agenda: Park Board: Friday June 27, 2008 5PM

NOTICE: The regular meeting of the Park & Recreation Board 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.

City of Evansville, Wisconsin
Park & Recreation Board Special Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Chambers
Friday, June 27, 2008; 5:00 p.m.

AGENDA


1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Defer approval of the minutes of the June 16, 2008 meeting to the next regular meeting.

3. Approval of Agenda as printed.

4. New Business – swimming lessons staff, schedule, and advertising.

5. Adjournment

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Agenda: Eager Library: June 24, 2008

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees for the City of Evansville will be held on the 24th day of May, 2008, at 5:30 p.m., at Eager Free Public Library, 39 W. Main St., Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
5:30 PM
At Eager Free Public Library, 39 W. Main St., Evansville, WI 53536


AGENDA

If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact Kathi
Kemp at 608/882-2278.


1. Call to order.

2. Approval of May 2008 minutes (attached).

3. June bills (roll call vote).

4. Librarian’s report:

Discussion of possible tree planting.
Discussion of need for a children’s librarian.
Discussion of need for increased staff hours.
Discussion of Library property.
Discussion of carryover of funds from 2007 budget and use thereof.

5. Adjourn.

Next meeting: July 29, 2008.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Agenda: Unified Land Development Code : Thursday, June 19, 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

Thursday, June 19, 2008, 6:00 PM

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


AGENDA

Call to order

Roll call

Approval of agenda

Approval of minutes - Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the May 15, 2008 meeting and approve them as printed

Review
A. Article 10 – Buffers and Landscaping (draft 1)

Set next meeting date – August 21, 2008

Motion to adjourn


Bill Hammann, Chair


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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Agenda; Evansville Historic Preservation, Wed, June 18, 2008; 7:00PM

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 18th day of June, 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, June 18, 2008
3rd Floor, City Hall
7:00pm
***Second Draft***

Call to Order
Roll Call
Motion to waive reading of the May 21, 2008 minutes and approve them as read.
Applications – Appearances
309 W. Main Street Gallagher – Garage Door Replacement
131 S. Third Street Shannon – Enclose Porch over Basement
1 W. Main Street Culberson – Sign Application
Old Business:
1 E. Main Street Davis
33 S Fourth Street Seymour/Hagness – Split Rail Fence

Administrative
Grove Society, John Decker
Redevelopment Authority, Betsy Ahner
Plaque Program Applications
Management of HPC Documents and Records
Discussion of Additional Historic Districts, John Decker
Discussion of Historic Landmarks
Other Business
WAHPC Membership
Correspondences
Comments and Concerns
Adjournment
Next Meeting Dates: July 16, 2008

Agenda: Redevelopment Authority Meets Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 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, June 17, 2008, 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 May 20, 2008 meeting

V. Old Business
A. Summit – Downtown Revitalization Task Force Recommendations

B. Review TID #5 Project Plan

C. Advertising TID #5 to Property/Business Owners – planning for lunch

VI. New Business

VII. Suggestions of items for future agenda (no action to be taken)

VIII. Adjourn

John Decker, Chairman

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Monday, June 16, 2008

Agenda: Economic Development meets Tuesday, June 17, 2008

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 17th day of June 2008, 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, June 17th, 2008, 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 June 3rd, 2008 special meeting and approve as printed.

Citizens appearances, other than on items listed below.

Economic Development Summit.

· Review and clarification of Workforce Development Task Force action plans. Jim Brooks and Mike Pierick.

Joint Economic Development discussion with Chamber of Commerce board of directors.

Update from Action Plan Subcommittee.

Motion to Adjourn.




Tony Wyse, Chair

Friday, June 13, 2008

Agenda; Park Board; Monday, June 16, 2008

NOTICE: The regular meeting of the Park & Recreation Board 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.

City of Evansville, Wisconsin
Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Chambers
Monday, June 16, 2008; 6:00 p.m.

AGENDA


1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Motion to waive reading of minutes of the May 19, 2008 meeting and approve as printed.

3. Approval of Agenda as printed.

4. Citizen appearances, if any, relating to Park & Recreation but not agenda items.

5. SOLE Committee report.

6. ECP – 4th of July schedule.

7. Grove Society – approval of exterior grading, handicap access, landscaping and other recommendations from City Planner and Engineer.

8. Evansville PD – increased patrol in park and security measures.

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

10. Reports/Updates park projects/maintenance: Park Maintenance supervisor Ray Anderson.
a. Lake Leota Park – discussion and possible motion on DNR Permits for creek walls
b. Franklin Park
c. Countryside Park
d. West Side Park
e. Other projects, if any

11. Aquatic Report: Aquatic Director Rick Hamacher.

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Motion to Adjourn

Friday, June 6, 2008

Agenda; Common Council: June 10, 2008

Common Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 10, 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 May 13, 2008, regular meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. Randy Kyle, North Prairie Productions update

B. 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 amendment to contract with Veolia Solid Waste Midwest to impose a fuel surcharge.

C. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve Alcohol Beverage License Renewal Applications per attached listing:

Class “B” Beer/ “Class B” Liquor License with contingency
1. The Night Owl Food & Spirits Inc., Adrisson, Gregory P., Agent, d/b/a The Night Owl Food & Spirits Inc, 19 E Main Street, Evansville, WI contingent upon passing the City Building Inspector’s re-inspection by June 30, 2008.

Class “B” Beer/ “Class B” Liquor License
1. Pete’s Inn Inc., Church, Linda A., Agent, d/b/a Pete’s Inn Inc., 14 N Madison Street, Evansville WI
2. Outlaw Inc., Walmer, Craig A., Agent, d/b/a Evansville Bowl, 108 E Main Street, Evansville WI
3. Romano, Francesco, d/b/a Romano’s Pizza, 50 Union Street, Evansville WI
4. VFW Memorial Post #6905, Ringhand, Gordon R., Agent, d/b/a VFW Memorial Post #6905, 179 E Main Street, Evansville WI

Class “A” Beer/ “Class A” Liquor License
1. Kopecky’s Worldwide Foods Inc., Kopecky, James D., Agent d/b/a Kopecky’s Worldwide Foods, 8 N County M, Evansville WI
2. Goodspeed, Bradley N and Goodspeed, Sheryl A., d/b/a Goodspeed Gas ‘N Go Inc., 350 Union Street, Evansville WI
3. Francois Oil Co Inc., Merry, Steven J., Agent, d/b/a The Grove Quik Mart., 230 East Main Street, Evansville WI

Class “A” Beer License
1. Madison Street Express Inc., Sekhon, Parminder K., d/b/a. All ‘N One, 104 S Madison Street, Evansville WI
2. Landmark Services Cooperative, Prisk, Wayne, Agent, d/b/a Cenex Convenience Store of Evansville, 9 John Lindemann Drive, Evansville WI

“Class C” Wine License
1. Real Coffee LLC, Finque, Susan B., d/b/a Real Coffee LLC, 18 E. Main Street, Evansville WI

D. Public Works Committee Report

E. Water & Light Committee Report

F. Economic Development Committee Report

G. Redevelopment Authority Report
(1). Motion to approved revised 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
A. Second reading and motion to approve 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. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2008-06, Imposing a Tax on the Privilege of Furnishing Rooms or Lodging. [Sponsors Wyse and Sornson].

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

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

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

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
A. Mayoral Proclamation, Congratulating Ruth Ann Montgomery on her Induction into the Rock County Hall of Honor.

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

C. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Johanna Lema, 275 Franklin Street, for the balance of a term ending in 2009 to the Library Board of Trustees.

D. Motion to approve Susan Finque, 443 South First Street, as First Alternate and Jeff Hanson, 535 Greenview Drive, as Second Alternate to the Board of Review for 2008.

9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Motion to approve Resolution 2008-12, Adoption of MEUW Safety Manual for Use by Water & Light Employees.

B. Motion to approve Resolution 2008-13, Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures for Clean Water Fund Project. [Main Street].

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First reading of Ordinance 2008-10, Rezoning Territory from Residential District One (R-1) Temporary Zoning to Residential District One (R-1) in Response to Development Application 2008-18. [Citizen-initiated ordinance, no sponsor necessary].

B. First reading of Ordinance 2008-11, Amending Chapter 54 of the Municipal Code Relative to Floodplain Zoning by Adopting New Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Corresponding Flood Insurance Study Report. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Roberts].

C. First reading of Ordinance 2008-12, Creating a Utility for Stormwater Management. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Ringhand].

12. Motion to adjourn


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Agenda; Finance: June 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, June 5, 2008, 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 May 8, 2008, 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: None.

New Business:
Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of amendment to contract with Veolia Solid Waste Midwest to impose a fuel surcharge.

Motion to approve revised position descriptions for Water and Light Superintendent, Meter Reader, Water Plant Operator, Water Plant Operator In-Charge, and Public Works General Laborer.

Possible motion to meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to evaluate performance of contract professional staff and to not reconvene in open session.

Adjournment.

Thomas Cothard, Chair
Finance & Labor Relations Committee


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Monday, June 2, 2008

Agenda: Public Safety: June 4, 2008, 6PM

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 4th day of June 2008, 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.

Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street

AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Motion to approve the May 7, 2008 minutes as printed.
4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed
5. Evansville Police Report
6. Evansville Medical Service Report
7. Old Business
a. Discussion and motion to approve Sarah Groll’s Operator License.
8. New Business
a. Discussion and possible motion to approve request for stop sign on Badger and/or Evans Drive near the roundabout.

b. Discussion and possible motion to approve a Slow Children at Play Sign near the residence of 474 East Main Street.

c. Discussion and possible motion to approve Pete’s Inn request for their annual Anniversary Party and 3rd Annual Chamber Event August 2nd through August 8th.

d. Discussion and motion to recommend approval of the Temporary (Picnic) Class “B” Beer Retailer’s License Application for Evansville Community Partnership, Thomas Calley, Secretary, 8 W Main Street, Evansville, WI 53536 for the July 4th Festivities.

Motion to recommend to Council approval of Alcohol Beverage License Applications for a Class “B” Beer/ “Class B” Liquor License for:
1. The Night Owl Food & Spirits Inc., Ardisson, Gregory P., Agent 217 N. Sixth Street, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a The Night Owl Food & Spirits Inc, 19 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536
2. Pete’s Inn Inc., Church, Linda A., Agent 555 S. Fifth Street, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a Pete’s Inn Inc., 14 N Madison Street, Evansville WI 53536
3. Outlaw Inc., Walmer, Craig A., Agent 4724 Coon Island Rd, Evansville, WI 53536, d/b/a Evansville Bowl, 108 E Main Street
4. Romano, Francesco, 74 N Sixth Street, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a Romano’s Pizza, 50 Union Street, Evansville WI 53536
5. VFW Memorial Post #6905, Ringhand, Gordon R., Agent 412 Fowler Cir., Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a VFW Memorial Post #6905, 179 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536
Motion to recommend to Council approval of Alcohol Beverage License Applications for a Class “A” Beer/ “Class A” Liquor License for:
1. Kopecky’s Worldwide Foods Inc., Kopecky, James D., Agent 8017 N Ridge Court, Evansville WI 53536 d/b/a Kopecky’s Worldwide Foods, 8 N County M, Evansville WI 53536
2. Goodspeed, Bradley N and Goodspeed, Sheryl A., 6045 N Eagle Rd., Janesville WI 53548, d/b/a Goodspeed Gas ‘N Go Inc., 350 Union Street, Evansville WI 53536
3. Francois Oil Co Inc., Merry, Steven J., Agent 151 Robinson Rd, Oregon WI 53575, d/b/a The Grove Quik Mart., 230 East Main Street, Evansville WI 53536
g. Motion to recommend to Council approval of Alcohol Beverage License Applications for a Class “A” Beer License for:
1. Madison Street Express Inc., Sekhon, Parminder K. 2644 Granite Rd, Fitchburg WI 57311, d/b/a. All ‘N One, 104 S Madison Street, Evansville WI 53536
2. Landmark Services Cooperative, Prisk, Wayne, Agent N4904 County Rd J, Monroe, WI 53566, d/b/a Cenex Convenience Store of Evansville, 9 John Lindemann Drive, Evansville WI 53536
Motion to recommend to Council approval of Alcohol Beverage License Application for a “Class C” Wine License for:
3. Real Coffee LLC, Finque, Susan B., 443 S. First Street, Evansville, WI 53536, d/b/a Real Coffee LLC, 18 E. Main Street, Evansville WI 53536

i. Motion to approve Provisional/Operator License Application(s):
1. Sarah J. Groll
2. Thomas J. Calley
3. Kyle R. Schulz
4. Madison Street Express Inc. Operator’s licenses for: Michael J. Ash, Peter E. Wojciechowski, Brenda L. Poteat, and Ramona T. Clark-Spatola
5. Goodspeed Gas ‘N Go Operator License for: Nicole M. Huff
6. Francois Oil Co. Inc Operator licenses for: Susanne L. Kuhl-Tucker, Tina M. Vogt, Jennie Lee Tsaralunge, Penny J. Faulkner, Gloria J. Moyer, Joan M. McCalsin, and Deanna M. Elmer
7. VFW Memorial Post # 6905 Operator’s license for: Candace L. Andrews
8. Romano’s Pizza Operator License for: Caterina Romano
9. The Night Owl Food & Spirits Inc Operator License for: Jessica A. Frank
10. Pete’s Inn Inc. Operator Licenses for: Mary A. Bailey, and LeAnn M. Alf
11. Evansville Community Partnership Temporary Bartender’s List.

9. Motion to adjourn
Diane Roberts, Chairperson

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