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Thursday, February 26, 2009

Agenda: Evansville Plan: Monday March 2, 2009 6PM

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, March 2, 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 February 2, 2009 regular meeting and approve them as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. Action items
A. Zoning Amendment related to commercial animal boarding
i. Initial presentation by staff
ii. Questions by Plan Commission for clarification
iii. Public hearing
iv. Final discussion by Plan Commission
v. Action on Zoning Ordinance Amendment
B. Conditional Use Permit for Big Sweeties Pet Supply
i. Initial presentation by staff and applicant
ii. Questions by Plan Commission for clarification
iii. Public hearing
iv. Final discussion by Plan Commission
v. Action on Conditional Use Permit
C. Site Plan Review for Big Sweeties Pet Supply
i. Initial presentation by staff and applicant
ii. Discussion by Plan Commission
iii. Action on Site Plan Review



7. Preliminary development presentations
A. Conceptual Presentation for a Condominium Plat for 498 Water Street
B. Conceptual Presentation for Evansville Area Senior Center

8. Discussion items
A. City Planner presentation and review of permitting procedures and flow-charts.
B. Update on code revisions

9. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission

10. Report of the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee

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

12. Update on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters

13. Update on Rock County Smart Growth Plan.

14. Enforcement

15. Next regular meeting date – Monday, April 6, 2009

16. Motion to adjourn

Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair

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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Agenda; Evansville Water and Light: Wed--Feb 25, 2009

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, February 25, 2009
Water & Light Shop, 15 Old Highway 92, Evansville, Wisconsin.


Note New Time: 7:00 p.m.
Agenda
1. Roll call.

2. Motion to approve January 28, 2009, Water & Light minutes.

3. Customer concerns.

4. Committee Reports: Chairman Thomas Cothard.

5. Committee Reports: Superintendent Scott George.
a. Pickup truck bids.

6. WPPI Report.
a. Written report.

7. Energy Independence Team.

8. New Business.

9. Motion to adjourn.

Thomas Cothard Committee Chairman

Monday, February 23, 2009

Agenda: Evansville Energy Independence Team: March 2009

Evansville Energy Independence Team

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 7:00-8:30 a.m.
City Hall, 3rd floor, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

Agenda

1. Call to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Motion to approve agenda.

4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the February 16, 2009, regular meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Report on March 2 EI Coordinator conference call.

6. Identification of ten possible project priorities for incorporation into Evansville 25x25 plan.

7. Discussion of interactive template.

8. Discussion of audit process.

9. Updates to list of Evansville Energy projects.

10. Discussion of suggested subcommittee structure for data analysis.

11. Other local energy initiative updates.

12. Other business.

13. Adjourn.

Next meeting: April 7, 2009, 7 a.m.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Agenda: Historic Pres---February 18, 2009

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 18th day of February, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin, or alternate location. Notice is further given that any members of the City Council or the Mayor might be in attendance.

Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
3rd Floor, City Hall
7:00pm
***First Draft***

1. Call to Order, Char. Rich Modaff
2. Roll Call
3. Motion to waive reading of the January 21, 2009 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. Management of HPC Documents and Records
d. Landmark & Historic District Discussions
i. Discussion of Retaining Services for National Register Nomination Process
ii. Discussion of Additional Historic Districts, John Decker
1. Grove Street Historic District
2. South First Street Historic District
iii. Discussion of Historic Landmarks, John Decker
1. Special Properties
iv. Plaque Program Applications
e. Remembrance Day Planning, John Decker
7. Other Business
a. Library/DVD’s ( Press Release)
b. Correspondences
c. Comments and Concerns
8. Adjournment
Next Meeting Date: March 18, 2009, April 15, 2009

Monday, February 16, 2009

Agenda: Evansville-Unions Implementation Wed. Feb 18, 2009

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Evansville/Union Implementation 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.



EVANSVILLE/UNION IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE

AGENDA

Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Evansville City Hall


1. Call to Order

2. Roll call & announce quorum

3. Accept Agenda as printed

4. Motion to waive the reading of the January 21, 2009, minutes and accept as printed.

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

6. Miscellaneous items.

7. Discussion and possible motion to jointly apply for a grant for Allen’s Creek restoration.

8. Next meeting date March 18, 2009, 6:00 p.m., City Hall.

9. Motion to adjourn.
















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Thursday, February 12, 2009

Agenda; Evansville Energy Independence Team---Mon Feb 16, 2009

Evansville Energy Independence Team

Regular Meeting
Monday, February 16, 2009, 7:00-8:30 a.m.
City Hall, 3rd floor, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

Agenda



1. Call to order.

2. Opening round/introductions.

3. Approval of agenda.

4. Determination of regular monthly meeting time.

5. History of Energy Independent Pilot Community 25 x 25 Planning Grant.

6. Grant parameters and requirements.

7. Role of the Energy Independence Team (EIT).

8. Identification of 10 local priorities at March EIT meeting.

9. Other local energy initiative updates.

10. Other business.

11. Adjourn.


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor


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Friday, February 6, 2009

Agenda: Evansville Common Council: Tuesday, Feb 10th, 2009; 6:30PM

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 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 the January 13, 2009 regular meeting and the January 27, 2009 special meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. Evansville Community Partnership

B. Public Hearing: Ordinance 2009-01, An Ordinance Rezoning Territory from Central Business District (B-2) to Community Business District (B-3). [Helgesen property at 110 East Church Street].
(1). Introductory staff report.

(2). Public hearing.

(3). Discussion by Council.

(4). Second reading and motion to adopt Ordinance 2009-01, An Ordinance Rezoning Territory from Central Business District (B-2) to Community Business District (B-3). [Applicant initiated ordinance; no sponsor needed].

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). Update on Water and Light uncollectable bills from 2003 to 2007.

(4). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-01, Approving Year-End Amendments to the 2008 Budget.

(5). 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.

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

C. Public Safety Committee Report

D. Public Works Committee Report
(1). Update: Lake Leota Dredging Project.

E. Water & Light Committee Report

F. Economic Development Committee Report

G. Parks and Recreation Board Report
(1). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-02, Amending Evansville’s Fee Schedule.

H. Historic Preservation Commission Report
(1). Update on Certified Local Government sub-grant to conduct intensive survey of historic properties.

I. Fire District Report
(1). Reminder: Invitation to appreciation supper on February 21.

J. Police Commission Report

K. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Report

L. Youth Center Advisory Board

7. Unfinished Business
A. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2008-23, Relative to Parks and Recreation. [Sponsors Ringhand and Roberts].

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
A. Motion to approve endorsement of U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.

B. Update on Energy Independence Grant.

C. Motion to waive the seven-day notice on citizen appointments.

D. Motion to approve the mayoral appointment of Karen Aikman, 126 Garfield Avenue, to the Police Commission for a five-year term ending in 2013.

E. Motion to approve the mayoral appointment of the following individuals to the Energy Independence Team through December 2009: Sandy Decker (Mayor), Janis Ringhand (Alderperson), Fred Juergens (Former Alderperson), Dave Wartenweiler (Public Works Superintendent), Scott George (Water & Light Superintendent), John Rasmussen (Water & Light Lineman), Jodi Sam (Human Resources Administrator), Heidi Carvin (Evansville Community School District Administrator), Georgia Duerst-Lahti (Beloit College Professor), John Morning (Chamber of Commerce President), Steve Carlson (CDH Energy), Dane Albright (Evansville Initiative), Butch Beedle (Energy Fair Coordinator), Kendall Wethal (Pleasant Prairie Greenhouse Owner), and Alicia Rankin (WPPI Energy Evansville Services Representative).

9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Motion to disallow Claim on Payment Bond for Public Project by the Sherwin Williams Company.

B. Update on senior/community services agreement.

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances

12. Motion to adjourn


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Agenda: ECP: February 4, 2009; 6:30PM

Evansville Community Partnership
February 4th, 2009 Agenda
Our Mission: to give all members of the community an opportunity to participate in the cooperative creation of an economically and socially sound, vibrant future for our community and its people.
Process Monitor: __________________________
“This person keeps the flow of the meeting on time. He or she supports participants in staying on point, maintaining civil dialogue, and honoring the team’s ground rules. This may rotate from meeting to meeting. This person monitors the process, as opposed to content.”
Opening round at 6:30 pm


1. Review Agenda
2. Financial & Minutes (Tom)
3. Coordinator’s report (Robin)
4. President’s report / Executive Committee Report (Deb / Heidi)
a. ECP plan due on February 16th for Chamber / City / ECP
b. Board Member Recruitment
c. Harvest Windmill Artist Project
5. ECP & PAC E-Arts (Heidi)
6. Chili cook-off (Betsy)
7. 4th of July Update (Tom)
8. Grant writing update (John)
9. I & E Club Proposal For Fiscal Agent Services
10. Set agenda for next meeting


Meeting materials:
a. ECP Monthly Records for January
b. February 4th agenda

Agenda: Evansville Finance Committee: Thurs Feb 5, 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, February 5, 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 January 8, 2009, 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 meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to discuss non-represented employee performance evaluations, contracts, and wages, and to subsequently reconvene in open session.

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

C. Discussion on utility billing and collection procedure and motion to recommend to Common Council approval of write off of Water and Light uncollectable bills from 2003 to 2007 totaling $11,898.74. [Down from $14,739.51].

D. Update on senior/community services coordinator contract.

9. New Business:
A. Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2009-01, Approving Year-End Amendments to the 2008 Budget.

B. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2009-02, Amending Evansville’s Fee Schedule.

C. Motion to approve updated position descriptions for the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center.

10. Adjournment.

Tom Cothard, Chair
Finance & Labor Relations Committee

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Agenda; Public Safety: Wed, Feb 4th, 2009 6pm

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 4th day of February, 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, February 4, 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 January 7, 2009 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
Motion to approve denied Operator’s License Application for Tina M. Ace
8. New Business
a. Discussion and possible motion on donating old computers
b. Discussion and possible motion on donating vests to the Evansville School District
c. Discussion on Lieutenant Jay Koehler Allowance
d. Discussion on Police Department Accreditation
e. Approve Temporary “Class B” Wine License application for The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin on February 7, 2009 for the 6th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza at the Eager Building, 5-9 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536.
f. Approve Temporary “Class B” Wine License application for the Evansville Youth Center of Northern Rock County for the Wine and Cheese Social, 5-9 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536 on Saturday, February 21, 2009.
g. Motion to approve Provisional/Operator License Application(s):
1. Bonnie L Calkins
2. Alyssa M Calkins
3. Zachary C Larson
9. Motion to adjourn



Diane Roberts, Chairperson

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Monday, February 2, 2009

Agenda: Plan Commission; February 2, 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, February 2, 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 January 5, 2009 regular meeting and approve them as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. Action items
A. Conditional Use Permit for a used car lot and dealership at 110 E. Church Street
i. Initial presentation by staff
ii. Questions by Plan Commission for clarification
iii. Public hearing
iv. Final discussion by Plan Commission
v. Action to approve, conditionally approve or deny the application for the Conditional Use Permit

7. Discussion items
A. Unified Land Development Code Update (ULDC).
B. Year-end building permits report.

8. Preliminary development presentations

9. Report of the Evansville Redevelopment Authority
A. Meetings suspended until needed in future

10. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission

11. Report of the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee

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

13. Update on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters

14. Update on Rock County Smart Growth Plan.

15. Enforcement

16. Next regular meeting date – Monday, March 2, 2009

17. Motion to adjourn

Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair

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