Common Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 9, 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 August 12, 2008, regular meeting and August 16, 2008, meeting as the Committee of the Whole and to approve them as presented.
5. Citizen appearances
6. Proposed Lake Leota dredging project
A. Public comment.
B. Recommendation from Public Works Committee: Motion to place the following language for a referendum regarding the future of Lake Leota on the November 4, 2008, general election ballot: “Shall the Evansville Common Council approve spending an amount not to exceed $1.75 million in order to restore Lake Leota?” [Note: due to subsequent cost estimates, the amount should be $2 million].
C. Motion to approve terms of agreement with Every Survivors Trust for easement and use of property for placement of soil materials from the Lake Leota dredge project.
D. Motion to approve terms of agreement with Rod Courtier for easement during the Lake Leota dredge project.
E. Motion to approve hiring Vierbicher Associates to prepare bid documents and contract specifications for the Lake Leota dredge project at a cost of approximately $8,000 to $10,000.
7. 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 revision to agreement with Teamsters Local Union 579 regarding Lineman and Line Foreman wage rates.
(4). Motion to approve terms for Landmark Services Cooperative to assume obligations of North Prairie Productions.
C. Public Safety Committee Report
D. Public Works Committee Report
(1). Motion to adopt “red-flag” policy pursuant to Section 114 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 [16 CFR 681.2].
E. Water & Light Committee Report
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
8. Unfinished Business
A. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2008-15, Amending Chapter 46 of the Municipal Code Regarding Noxious Weeds and Rank Vegetation. (Sponsors: Braunschweig and Ringhand).
B. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2008-16, Relative to Speed Limits on Park Service Roads. (Sponsors: Cothard and Roberts).
9. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
A. League of Wisconsin Municipalities Annual Conference, October 22-24 in Stevens Point. (Early Bird Registration Deadline September 30).
B. Mayoral Proclamation Congratulating St. John’s Lutheran Congregation on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Dedication of their Church at 312 South Third Street.
10. Communications from the City Administrator
A. 2009 Budget Reminders: Operating Budget Presentation Meeting on Wednesday, September 24, 6:00 at Fire Hall.
B. Audit for Year Ended December 31, 2007.
C. Request for Proposals (RFP) for City Planner.
D. Request for Proposals (RFP) for Senior Services Coordinator.
11. New Business
12. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First reading of Ordinance 2008-17, Annexing Territory to the City of Evansville, Wisconsin. (citizen-initiated ordinance, no sponsor necessary – two parcels adjoining Celtic Ridge)
B. First reading of Ordinance 2008-18, Amending the City’s Zoning Map as Adopted in Chapter 130. (citizen initiated application, no sponsor necessary – re-zone Curves property at 504 East Main Street)
13. Motion to adjourn
Sandra J. Decker, Mayor
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.
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