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Monday, January 26, 2009

Agenda: Public Works: Tuesday, Jan 27th: 6:00PM

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 January 27th, 2009 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; December 22nd, 2008.

5 Citizen appearances
A Mailbox/Terrace/Snow policies -

6 Construction Updates
A Main Street Progress Report
B Capstone Ridge Phase 2 Progress Report
C Westfield Meadows Progress Report
D Celtic Ridge Progress Report
E Lake Leota

7 Site plan Reviews

8 Communications from City Engineer –
A WWTP design update
B Disscussion and possible motion reagrding J. Lindemann Drive/14 by-pass lane.
C Main Street bridge - design update

9 Communications of Public Works Director –
A Discussion and possible motion(s) regarding snow removal.
B Motion to approve Waste water treatment facility engineering contract.
C General update on waste water treatment facility.
D

10 New Business
A Bill Hurtley will be present to discuss cemetery fees and policies. Public works will discuss and may act on motions related to cemetery.

11 Old Business
A West side water issue (to remain on agenda indefinitely)

12 Parks and Recreation Report

13 Adjourn
Mason Braunschweig, Chair, Public Works Committee
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Agenda: Common Council: Special January Meetng Jan 27th==5:45PM Public Works Garage

Common Council
Special Meeting
Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 5:45 p.m.
Public Works Garage, 535 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

Agenda

1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Citizen Appearances.

5. First reading of Ordinance 2009-01, An Ordinance Rezoning Territory from Central Business District (B-2) to Community Business District (B-3). [Helgesen property on East Church Street. Applicant initiated ordinance; no sponsor needed. Applicant is paying cost of special meeting].

6. Motion to adjourn


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Agenda; Historic Pres. January 2009

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 21st day of January, 2009, 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, Janaury 21, 2009
3rd Floor, City Hall
7:00pm
***First Draft***

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Motion to waive reading of the December 17, 2008 minutes and approve them as read.
4. Applications – Appearances
a. None
5. Old Business:
6. Administrative
a. Grove Society, John Decker
b. Redevelopment Authority, Betsy Ahner
c. Plaque Program Applications
d. Management of HPC Documents and Records
e. Discussion of Additional Historic Districts, John Decker
i. Grove Street Historic District
ii. South First Street Historic District
f. Discussion of Historic Landmarks, John Decker
i. Special Properties
7. Other Business
a. Library/DVD’s
b. Correspondences
c. Comments and Concerns
8. Adjournment
Next Meeting Date: February 18, 2009, March 18, 2009, April 15, 2009

Friday, January 16, 2009

Economic Development Meets--Special Meeting--Jan 19th

Evansville Economic Development Committee

Notice of Possible Quorum
Monday, January 19, 2009, 11:45 am
Romano’s Restaurant, Evansville, WI

AGENDA

The Evansville Economic Development Committee is hosting an informational meeting at 11:45 am on Monday, January 19, 2009, at Romano’s Restaurant, 50 Union Street.

A majority of the Economic Development Committee may be present and actively participating in the meeting.

Agenda items include:

1. Presentation on Evansville’s Economic Development Plan – primary goal of establishing an organization to coordinate economic development efforts.

2. Presentation on the City of Columbus’ experience with economic development.

3. Interactive discussion regarding the Columbus program and whether it may be replicated in Evansville.

4. No formal action will be taken by the Economic Development Committee during the meeting.

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Friday, January 9, 2009

Agenda: Common Council: January 2009

Common Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 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 December 9, 2008, regular meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. Public Hearing: Ordinance 2008-22, Amending Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan in Response to Application 2008-35 (properties off Church and Maple Streets).
(1). Introductory staff report.
(2). Public hearing.
(3). Discussion by Council.
(4). Second reading and motion to adopt Ordinance 2008-22, Amending Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan in Response to Application 2008-35.

6. Reports of Committees
A. Plan Commission Report
(1). John Stockham’s office hours at City Hall on Wednesday mornings.

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 write off of Water and Light uncollectable bills from 2003 to 2007 totaling $14,739.51.

(4). Motion to meet in closed session to discuss non-represented employee performance evaluations, contracts, and wages per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) and to subsequently reconvene in open session.

(5). Motion to approve non-represented employee contracts and wages.

C. Public Safety Committee Report

D. Public Works Committee Report

E. Water & Light Committee Report

F. Economic Development Committee Report

G. Redevelopment Authority Report
(1). Motion to suspend Redevelopment Authority until such future time as needed by the Common Council.

H. Parks and Recreation Board Report

I. Historic Preservation Commission Report

J. Fire District Report
(1). Update on new Fire Hall.

K. Police Commission Report
(1). Jay Koehler promoted to Lieutenant, Mike Laufenberg promoted to Investigator, and Matthew Nankee hired as full-time officer.

L. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Report

M. Youth Center Advisory Board

7. Unfinished Business
A. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2008-17, Annexing Territory to the City of Evansville. [Celtic Ridge]. [Citizen initiated ordinance, no sponsor required].

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor

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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Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Agenda: Finance Committee Meets Thursday, Jan 8, 2009

NOTICE: The regular meeting of the Finance and Labor Relations 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.

Finance and Labor Relations Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, January 8, 2009, 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 December 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:

9. New Business:
A. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of write off of Water and Light uncollectable bills from 2003 to 2007 totaling $14,739.51.

B. Discussion on non-represented employee performance evaluations, contracts, and wages. Committee may meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c).

C. Possible motion(s) relative to recommendations to the Common Council regarding non-represented employee contracts and wages

10. Adjournment.

Tom Cothard, Chair
Finance & Labor Relations Committee


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Agenda; Public Safety: Wednesday January 8, 2009

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 7th day of January, 2009 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, January 7, 2009 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 December 3, 2008 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
a. Motion to approve denied Operator’s License Application for Elijah O. Toler
b. Motion to approve denied Operator’s License Application for Tina M. Ace
8. New Business
a. Discussion on donating old computers
b. Motion to approve Provisional/Operator License Application(s): None
9. Motion to adjourn



Diane Roberts, Chairperson


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Friday, January 2, 2009

Agenda; Evansville Planning Commission: Monday, Jan 5, 2009

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, January 5, 2009, 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 December 1, 2008 regular meeting and approve them as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. Action items
A. Annexation petition for parcels adjoining Celtic Ridge, Every Survivors Trust/Dysis Group applicant (Application 2008-39)
i. Initial presentation by staff
ii. Questions by Plan Commission for clarification
iii. Public hearing
iv. Final discussion by Plan Commission
v. Motion to recommend to Common Council the adoption of Ordinance 2008-17 as drafted.

7. Discussion items
A. Introduction to new City Planner John Stockham.
B. Unified Land Development Code Advisory Committee (ULDC).

8. Preliminary development presentations

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

10. Report of the Evansville Redevelopment Authority – none

11. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission – none

12. Report of the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee

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

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

15. Update on Rock County Smart Growth Plan.

16. Enforcement - none

17. Next regular meeting date – Monday, February 2, 2009

18. Motion to adjourn

Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair

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