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Friday, October 31, 2008

Agenda: Public Safety: Wed Nov. 5th 2008

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 5th day of November 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, November 5, 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 October 1st regular meeting 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. Public Hearing – Designate One Way Traffic on Railroad and Mill Streets.
1.Introduction
2.Public Hearing
3.Discussion by Committee
4.Motion to council to designate Railroad and Mill Streets for One Way Traffic only.

b. Motion to approve Provisional/Operator License Application(s):
1. Schana L. Kindvall
2. Trudy L. Cloud

9. Motion to adjourn



Diane Roberts, Chairperson


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Agenda; Evansville Planning Commission Meets Nov 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
Monday, November 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 minutes from the October 6, 2008 regular meeting and approve them as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. Action items
A. Plan Commission-initiated comprehensive plan amendment (Application 2008-35, Helgesen Property) Motion to approve Plan Commission Resolution 2008-4, recommending to Common Council the amendment of the interim future land use map and future land use ma. (NOTE: An affirmative vote of 4 members is required for passage.)
B. Review of alternative methods of intergovernmental cooperation with the Town of Union with possible recommendation to Evansville-Union Implementation Committee.
C. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Community Acknowledgement Form for Letter of Map Revision based on Fill (LOMR-F) at 405 Water Street (former Gibbs Concrete building).

7. Discussion items
A. Update on development agreement for Celtic Ridge subdivision

8. Preliminary development presentations – none

9. Update and discussion regarding Rock County’s draft smart growth comprehensive plan

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

11. Update on submittal of CRS (Community Rating System) application

12. Report of the Evansville Redevelopment Authority – none

13. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission – none

14. Report of the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee

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

16. Update on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters
A. Approved Eager Fox LLC (Chris Eager and Cheryl Fox) variance for side yard setback in R-2 zoning district (application 2008-33)
B. Approved ADEVCO LLC (Roger Berg) variance for rear yard setback in B-5 zoning district and for on-site parking requirement (application 2008-34)

17. Enforcement - none

18. Next regular meeting date – Monday, December 1, 2008

19. Motion to adjourn

Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair

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Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Agenda; Water and Light: October 29, 2008

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Water & Light Committee for the City of Evansville will be held at the time and place listed below. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Water & Light Committee Meeting
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Water & Light Shop, 15 Old Highway 92, Evansville, Wisconsin.
5:30 p.m.


Agenda

1. Roll call.

2. Motion to approve September 24, 2008, Water & Light minutes.

3. Customer concerns.
a. Robin Ringhand – Landlord/Tenant billing issue.
b. John & Denise Jones – new lawn irrigation.

4. Committee Reports: Chairman Thomas Cothard.

5. Committee Reports: Superintendent Scott George.

6. WPPI Report.

7. New Business.

8. Motion to adjourn.


Thomas Cothard
Committee Chairman

Monday, October 27, 2008

Agenda; Special Public Works: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 6:30PM

Evansville Public Works Committee

Special Meeting
Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 6:30 pm
Evansville High School, Evansville, WI

AGENDA

The Evansville Public Works Committee is hosting an informational meeting at 6:30 pm on Monday, October 29, 2008, at the Evansville High School.

A majority of the Public Works Committee may be present and actively participating in the meeting.

Agenda items include:

1. Introductory comments by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

2. Interactive discussion regarding floodplains and flood insurance, with particular emphasis on Evansville.

3. No formal action will be taken by the Public Works Committee during the meeting.

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Friday, October 24, 2008

Agenda; Public Works: October 2008

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Public Works Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the date, time, and place stated below. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.
Public Works Committee
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 28, 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 Motion to Approve minutes of the following meeting; September 23, 2008.

5 Citizen appearances

6 Lake Leota –
A Vierbicher Associates – Project Overview and Update

7 Site Plan Reviews

8 Construction Updates
A Main Street Progress Report
1. Signage progress
B County Trunk Highway M Progress Report
C Capstone Ridge Phase 2 Progress Report
D Westfield Meadows Progress Report
E Celtic Ridge Progress Report
F Madison Street (TH 59) Progress Report

9 Communications from City Engineer –

10 Communications of Public Works Director –

11 New Business

12 Old Business
A West side water issue (to remain on agenda indefinitely)
B Peter Dast / Real Coffee claim

13 Parks and Recreation Report

14 Adjourn

Mason Braunschweig, Chair, Public Works Committee
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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Agenda: Eager Library: October 28th, 2008

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees for the City of Evansville will be held on the 28th day of October, 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, October 28, 2008
5:30 p.m.
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. Closed session: discussion of Director evaluation.

2. Call to order.

3. Approval of September 2008 minutes (attached).

4. October bills (roll call vote).

5. Librarian’s report:

Discuss 2009 operating and capital budget.

Discuss possibility of acquiring semi-permanent sign for Library lawn.

Discuss fund for expansion of Library and other donations to Library.

Discuss Employee Appreciation Day.

6. Adjourn.

Next meeting: Nov. 25th, 2008.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Agenda: Economic Development: Tues: October 21, 2008: 5:30PM

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 21st. day of October 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 may be in attendance.
City of Evansville
Economic Development Committee
Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 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 September 16th, 2008 regular meeting and approve as printed.

4. Citizen appearances, other than those items listed below.

5. Chamber of Commerce report.

6. Discussion on refinishing Welcome signs.

7. Update on I&E Club start-up and discussion of initial funding support.

8. I&E Club- Kickoff meeting Wednesday Nov.12 with Terry Whipple.

9. Rock County Visitors Guide

10. MACCIT meeting.

11. Rock County Smart Growth Plan – Economic Development Element

12. New Business.

13. Motion to Adjourn.



Tony Wyse, Chair

Agenda; Redevelopment: Tuesday, October 21, 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, October 21, 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 September 16, 2008 meeting

V. Old Business

A. Matthias James Pottery – rehabilitation of 137 East Main Street

VI. New Business

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

VIII. Adjourn

Dan Wietecha, City Administrator

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Friday, October 17, 2008

Agenda: Park Board: Monday, October 20, 2008

Notice

The regular meeting of the Evansville Park & Recreation Board 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.


Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Chambers
Monday, October 20, 2008; 6:00 p.m.

AGENDA


1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Approval of Agenda as printed.

3. Motion to waive reading of minutes of the September 15, 2008 meeting & approve as printed.

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

5. SOLE Committee report.

6. Discussion and possible motion regarding reservation policy for ball fields.

7. Discussion and possible motion regarding all Park & Rec Fees, resident & non-resident.

8. Request for name change of West Side Park to memorialize Arthur Phillips

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
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
Advertising in park & American Legion use of shelter

13. New Business

14. Motion to Adjourn

15. Next meeting November 17, 2008, 6:00 p.m.



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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Agenda; Historic Preservation: Wednesday October 15, 2008

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 15th day of October, 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, October 15, 2008
3rd Floor, City Hall
7:00pm
***First Draft***

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Motion to waive reading of the September 17, 2008 minutes and approve them as read.
4. Applications – Appearances
a. 251 West Church Jack Kang – Windows
b. 224 West Church Jim McGoey – Utility Shed/Enclose Landing
5. Old Business:
6. Administrative
a. HPC Budget 2009
i. Fix Bill Paying Process
ii. Other Items
b. Grove Society, John Decker
c. Redevelopment Authority, Betsy Ahner
d. Plaque Program Applications
e. Management of HPC Documents and Records
f. Discussion of Additional Historic Districts, John Decker
g. Discussion of Historic Landmarks
7. Other Business
a. Correspondences
b. Comments and Concerns
8. Adjournment
Next Meeting Dates: November 19, 2008

Agenda: Evansville/ Union Implementation Meets Wednesday

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Evansville/Union Implementation Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 15th day of October 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.


EVANSVILLE/UNION IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Evansville City Hall
31 S Madison Street

AGENDA


1. Call to Order

2. Roll & announce quorum

3. Accept Agenda as printed

4. Motion to waive the reading of the 9-17-08 minutes and accept as printed.

5. Land uses and maps, boundary agreements, utility maps.

6. Miscellaneous items.

7. Next meeting date, November 19, 2008, 6:00 p.m., City Hall.

8. Motion to adjourn.





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Friday, October 10, 2008

Agenda: Common Council, Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Common Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 14, 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 September 9, 2008, regular meeting and September 24, 2008, special meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. Primetimers.

B. SOLE.

C. Public Hearing: Assessments for Madison Street Improvements.

(1). Staff report.
(2). Initial discussion by Council.
(3). Public hearing.
(4). Final discussion by Council.
(5). Motion to adopt Resolution 2008-20, Final Resolution Authorizing Madison Street Improvements and Levying Special Assessments against Benefited Properties for Same.

6. Reports of Committees
A. Plan Commission Report
(1). Motion to adopt Ordinance 2008-18, Rezoning Territory from Local Business District (B-1) to Community Business District (B-3) in Response to Development Application 2008-32. [Second Reading, re-zoning Heimerl/Curves property at 504 East Main Street].

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). First Reading of Ordinance 2008-19, Adopting 2009 Operating Budget and Setting Levies.

(4). Motion to approve publication of proposed 2009 Operating Budget.

(5). Motion to plan potential debt structure for Lake Leota dredge project with 20 year term and level principal and interest payments.

C. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Considering one-way traffic on Railroad and Mill Streets, public hearing at November meeting.

D. Public Works Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve final land divider’s agreement with Dysis Group. [Celtic Ridge].

E. Water & Light Committee Report

F. Economic Development Committee Report

G. Redevelopment Authority Report
(1). Motion to approve development agreement with Matthias James Pottery for rehabilitation of 137 East Main Street.

H. Parks and Recreation Board Report

I. Historic Preservation Commission Report
(1). Motion to approve Resolution 2008-19, Authorizing the City Administrator to Apply for a Certified Local Government Subgrant from the Wisconsin Historical Society.

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 Proclamation Recognizing the Week of October 19 through 26, 2008, as “LIVE UNITED Week” in Evansville.

9. Communications from the City Administrator

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances

12. Motion to adjourn


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Agenda: Finance: October 9, 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, October 9, 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 September 4, 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. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of 2009 – 2013 Capital Budget.

B. Motion to recommend to Common Council first reading of Ordinance 2008-19, Adopting 2009 Operating Budget and Setting Levies.

C. Motion to recommend to Common Council publication of proposed 2009 Operating Budget.

9. New Business:
A. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2008-19, Authorizing the City Administrator to Apply for a Certified Local Government Subgrant from the Wisconsin Historical Society.

B. Motion to recommend to Common Council potential debt term and structure for Lake Leota dredge project.

10. Adjournment.

Tom Cothard, Chair
Finance & Labor Relations Committee


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Monday, October 6, 2008

Agenda: Plan Commission: October 6, 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
Monday, October 6, 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 minutes from the September 2, 2008 regular meeting and approve them as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. Discussion items
A. Update on development agreement for Celtic Ridge subdivision

7. Action items
A. Zoning code map amendment for property at 504 E. Main Street, Kim and Becky Heimerl applicant (Application 2008-32)
i. Initial presentation by applicant
ii. Staff report
iii. Questions by Plan Commission for clarification
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 2008-18 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

8. Preliminary development presentations
A. Greg Helgesen – used car lot on East Church Street between Maple Street and Enterprise Street

9. Update and discussion regarding Rock County’s draft smart growth comprehensive plan

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

11. Update on submittal of CRS (Community Rating System) application

12. Report of the Evansville Redevelopment Authority – none

13. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission – none

14. Report of the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee

15. Report of Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) Advisory Committee
A. Recommendation to suspend meetings until January

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

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

18. Enforcement - none

19. Next regular meeting date – Monday, November 3, 2008

20. Motion to adjourn

Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair

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