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Friday, May 22, 2009

Agenda: Public Works; May 26, 2009

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 May 26, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Works Shop, 535 South Madison Street, Evansville, WI
AGENDA
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Roll call
3. Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
4. Motion to approve the minutes from the April 28th regular meeting.
5. Citizen Appearances
6. Construction Updates
a. Downtown- Signage updates
b. Capstone Ridge-
c. Westfield Meadows-
d. Celtic Ridge-
e. Lake Leota-
7. Site plan reviews-
8. Communications from the City Engineer-
a. Waste water treatment facility update-
b. Allen Creek Retaining Wall repair – motion to award contract
9. Communications from the Public Works Director-
a. Smart Growth Implementation progress and update.
b. Motion to approve hiring seasonal help.
10. New Business-
11. Old Business-
a. West side water issue-
b. Discussion and possible action on Cemetery rules and policies – 1) limit single space sales to specific rows 2) policy on holding/reserving spaces.
12. Parks and Recreation Report
13. Motion to adjourn meeting.
Mason Braunschweig, Chair Public Works Committee

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Agenda: Library Board; May 2009

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees for the City of Evansville will be held on the 26th day of May, 2009, 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, May 26, 2009
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 608/882-2260.

1. Call to order.

2. Approval of April minutes (attached).

3. May bills (roll call vote).

4. Finalize personnel policy.

5. Librarian’s Report:

Discuss Library’s security system.
Discuss Library programs.
Discuss public relations campaign.

9. Adjourn.

Next meeting: June 29th, 2009.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Agenda: Historic Pres: Wed. May 20, 2009

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 20th day of May, 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, May 20, 2009
3rd Floor, City Hall
7:00pm
***First Draft***

1. Call to Order, Chair. Rich Modaff
2. Roll Call
3. Reorganization of Historic Preservation Committee
a. Motion for approval of Chairperson
b. Motion for approval of Vice Chairperson
c. Motion for approval for Secretary.
4. Motion to waive reading of the April 15, 2009 minutes and approve them as read.
5. Applications – Appearances
a. 23 S. Second Street Cothard – Roof & Siding
b. 104 Garfield Avenue Becker – Storage Shed
c. 213 W. Liberty Street Sperry – Roof, Back Porch
d. Others
6. Old Business:
a. Motion to approve a Memoranda of Agreement with the Wisconsin Historical Society for proposed National Register Applications.
b. Motion to approve a draft for Proposals for preparation of National Register Applications.
c. Motion to approve addition of a handicapped accessible ramp and deck for the Baker Office Building (plaque structure)
7. Administrative
a. Grove Society, John Decker
i. Baker Building Update
ii. Meeting
b. Management of HPC Documents and Records
c. 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
d. Remembrance Day Planning, John Decker
8. Other Business
a. Library/DVD’s ( Press Release)
b. Correspondences
c. Comments and Concerns
9. Adjournment
Next Meeting Date: June 17, 2009; July 15, 2009; August 19, 2009

RDM 5/19/2009 8:41:04 AM

Monday, May 18, 2009

Agenda: Economic Development: May 19, 2009

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 19th day of May 2009, 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 May 19 2009, 5:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St. Evansville, WI

AGENDA
1. Roll call.

2. Approval of agenda.

• Meeting will be limited to one hour due to special Council meeting @ 6:30.

3. Motion to waive reading of the minutes of April 21, 2009 regular meeting and approve as printed.

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

5. Chamber of Commerce report.

6. Update on Welcome Signs.

7. Report on Strategic Economic Development “Alliance” Committee progress.

8. Discussion on communitee marketing.

9. New Business

• Discussion on committee business tours.

10. Motion to Adjourn.



Tony Wyse, Chair

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Agenda: Special: Common Council: May 19, 2009

Common Council
Special Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 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. Citizen Appearances.

5. Discussion on room tax proceeds and marketing plan.

6. Motion to approve engagement of Discover Media Works for multi-year marketing program.

7. Motion to adjourn.


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Friday, May 15, 2009

Agednda: Evansville Park Board; Monday, May 18, 2009

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.

City of Evansville, Wisconsin
Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Chambers
Monday, May 18, 2009; 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 April 20, 2009 meeting & approve as printed.

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

5. John Sornson – information regarding American Legion using concession stand for baseball games – discussion and motion for approval.

6. SOLE Committee report.

7. Discussion and motion to approve contract and rent fee for canoes, kayaks and paddle boat rental business.

8. Update on Lake Leota Grand Reopening Event.

9. Discussion and motion to establish/reestablish policy regarding park
equipment/memorial donations.

10. Update on Wetland Shoreland restoration with the assistance of John Gishnock, Formecology, and Carl Korfmacher, Applied Ecological Services.

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

12. Trees for Westside Park – Proposal from Tom Calley, discussion and motion to approve.

13. 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

14. Aquatic Report: Aquatic Director Rick Hamacher.

15. Old Business
Advertising in park.

16 New Business

17. Motion to Adjourn

18. Next meeting June 15, 2009, 6:00 p.m.

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Friday, May 8, 2009

Agenda; Common Council: Tuesday , May 12, 2009 6:30PM

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 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 April 14, 2009 regular meeting and April 21, 2009, special meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. 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). Interim financing for wastewater treatment plant.

C. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve Alcohol Beverage License Renewal Applications as listed, subject to passing any required follow-up inspections prior to license issuance.

Class “B” Beer/“Class B” Liquor Licenses
a. The Night Owl Food & Spirits Inc., Gregory P. Ardisson, Agent 217 N Sixth Street, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a The Night Owl Food & Spirits Inc, 19 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536
b. Pete’s Inn Inc., Linda A. Church, Agent 555 S Fifth Street, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a Pete’s Inn Inc., 14 N Madison Street, Evansville WI 53536
c. Outlaw Inc., Craig A. Walmer, Agent 4724 Coon Island Rd, Evansville, WI 53536, d/b/a Evansville Bowl, 108 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536
d. Francesco Romano, 74 N Sixth Street, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a Romano’s Pizza, 50 Union Street, Evansville WI 53536
e. VFW Memorial Post #6905, Gordon R. Ringhand, Agent 412 Fowler Circle, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a VFW Memorial Post #6905, 179 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536

Class “B” Beer License
a. Evansville Hotel Group, LLC, Bradley E. Moellenberndt, Agent, 622 E Countryside Drive, Evansville WI 53566, d/b/a Cobblestone Inn & Suites, 715 Brown School Road, Evansville WI 53536

Class “A” Beer/“Class A” Liquor Licenses
a. Kopecky’s Worldwide Foods Inc., James D. Kopecky, Agent, 8017 N Ridge Court, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a Kopecky’s Piggly Wiggly, 8 N County M, Evansville WI 53536
b. Bradley N Goodspeed and Sheryl A. Goodspeed, Goodspeed Gas ‘N Go Inc., 6045 N Eagle Rd., Janesville WI 53548, d/b/a Goodspeed Gas ‘N Go Inc., 350 Union Street, Evansville WI 53536
c. Francois Oil Co Inc., Steven J. Merry, Agent 151 Robinson Rd, Oregon WI 53575, d/b/a The Grove Quik Mart, 230 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536

Class “A” Beer Licenses
a. Madison Street Express Inc., Parminder K. Sekhon, Agent, 2644 Granite Rd, Fitchburg WI 53711, d/b/a All ‘N One, 104 S Madison Street, Evansville WI 53536
b. Landmark Services Cooperative, Lee A. Dammen, Agent, WI, d/b/a Cenex Convenience Store of Evansville, 9 John Lindemann Drive, Evansville WI 53536

“Class C” Wine Licenses
a. Real Coffee LLC, Susan B Fink, (aka Susan B. Finque), Agent 443 S First Street, Evansville, WI 53536, d/b/a Real Coffee LLC, 18 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536
b. Evansville Hotel Group, LLC, Bradley E. Moellenberndt, Agent, 622 E Countryside Drive, Evansville WI 53566, d/b/a Cobblestone Inn & Suites, 715 Brown School Road, Evansville WI 53536

(2). Motion to approve Original Alcohol Beverage License application for a “Class A” Liquor License for Madison Street Express Inc., Parminder K. Sekhon, Agent, 2644 Granite Road, Fitchburg WI 53711, d/b/a All ‘N One, 104 S Madison Street, Evansville WI 53536 subject to passing any required follow-up inspections prior to license issuance.

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

E. Water & Light Committee Report
(1). Motion to dissolve Public Benefits Committee.

F. Economic Development Committee Report
(1). Update: Economic Development Alliance.

G. Parks and Recreation Board Report

H. Historic Preservation Commission Report

I. Fire District Report

J. Police Commission Report

K. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Report

L. Youth Center Advisory Board Report

M. Energy Independence Team Report
(1). Update: Energy baseline measurement.

7. Unfinished Business
A. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2009-03, Regulating the Harboring of Minor Runaways. [Sponsors Wessels and Roberts].

B. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2009-04, Rezoning Territory from Residential District (R-1) to Local Business District (B-1). [Applicant initiated ordinance, no sponsor needed].

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
A. State of the City.

9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Special meeting in June: presentation by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances

12. Motion to adjourn


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Thursday, May 7, 2009

Agenda; Evansville Finance: Thursday, May 7, 2009: 5;30PM

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, May 7, 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 April 9, 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. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fund.

9. New Business:
A. First quarter financial statements.

B. Interim financing for Wastewater Treatment Plant project.

C. Motion to approve filling (future) vacant co-op student position.

10. Adjournment.

Tom Cothard, Chair
Finance & Labor Relations Committee

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Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Agenda; Public Safety: Wed: May 6, 2009 6PM

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 6th day of May, 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, May 6, 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. Approval of Agenda
4. Motion to approve the April 1, 2009 regular meeting minutes as printed
5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed
6. Evansville Police Report
7. Evansville Medical Service Report
8. Old Business
a. Discussion and motion to approve the denied Operator’s License for Bonnie Calkins.
9. New Business
a. Motion to recommend to Council approval of the Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Applications for a Class “B” Beer/“Class B” Liquor Licenses for:

1. The Night Owl Food & Spirits Inc., Gregory P. Ardisson, 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., Linda A. Church, 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., Craig A. Walmer, Agent 4724 Coon Island Rd, Evansville, WI 53536, d/b/a Evansville Bowl, 108 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536
4. Francesco Romano, 74 N Sixth Street, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a Romano’s Pizza, 50 Union Street, Evansville WI 53536
5. VFW Memorial Post #6905, Gordon R. Ringhand, Agent 412 Fowler Circle, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a VFW Memorial Post #6905, 179 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536

b. Motion to recommend to Council approval of the Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application for a Class “B” Beer License for: Evansville Hotel Group, LLC, Bradley E. Moellenberndt, Agent, 622 E Countryside Drive, Evansville WI 53566, d/b/a Cobblestone Inn & Suites, 715 Brown School Road, Evansville WI 53536


c. Motion to recommend to Council approval of the Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Applications for a Class “A” Beer/“Class A” Liquor Licenses for:

1. Kopecky’s Worldwide Foods Inc., James D. Kopecky, Agent, 8017 N Ridge Court, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a Kopecky’s Piggly Wiggly, 8 N County M, Evansville WI 53536
2. Bradley N Goodspeed and Sheryl A. Goodspeed, Goodspeed Gas ‘N Go Inc., 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., Steven J. Merry, Agent 151 Robinson Rd, Oregon WI 53575, d/b/a The Grove Quik Mart, 230 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536

d. Motion to recommend to Council approval of the Original Alcohol Beverage License application for a “Class A” Liquor License for: Madison Street Express Inc., Parminder K. Sekhon, Agent, 2644 Granite Road, Fitchburg WI 53711, d/b/a All ‘N One, 104 S Madison Street, Evansville WI 53536

e. Motion to recommend to Council approval of the Renewal Alcohol Beverage License applications for a Class “A” Beer Licenses for:

1. Madison Street Express Inc., Parminder K. Sekhon, Agent, 2644 Granite Rd, Fitchburg WI 53711, d/b/a All ‘N One, 104 S Madison Street, Evansville WI 53536
2. Landmark Services Cooperative, Lee A. Dammen, Agent, WI, d/b/a Cenex Convenience Store of Evansville, 9 John Lindemann Drive, Evansville WI 53536

f. Motion to recommend to Council approval of the Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application for a “Class C” Wine Licenses for:

1. Real Coffee LLC, Susan B Fink, (aka Susan B. Finque), Agent 443 S First Street, Evansville, WI 53536, d/b/a Real Coffee LLC, 18 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536 2. Evansville Hotel Group, LLC, Bradley E. Moellenberndt, Agent, 622 E Countryside Drive, Evansville WI 53566, d/b/a Cobblestone Inn & Suites, 715 Brown School Road, Evansville WI 53536

g. Motion to approve Operator License Application(s) for:

1. Goodspeed Gas ‘N Go LLC license renewals for: Darlene L Ballweg, Nicole M Huff and Joyce A Andersen
2. The Night Owl Food & Spirits, Inc license renewals for: Sharon M Paulson, Carolyn L Kleisch, and Kimberly Dienberg
3. Pete’s Inn Inc license renewal for: Bret K Church,
4. VFW Memorial Post 6905 license renewals for: Christine A Edlund, Melvin R Arnold, Lynda M Laursen, Allan L Hurst, John P Petterson, Beverly J Kufahl, Judy A George and Sarah L Mosher
5. Kopecky’s Worldwide Foods Inc license renewals for: John T Meredith, Jeff L Rosa, Gisela Moon, Barbara J Lange and Cynthia J Seffrood.
6. Landmark Services Cooperative license renewals for: Linda D Orton and Judith I Goodhue
7. License renewal for: Mary Catherine Rooney
8. Madison Street Express Inc operator license for: Amber L Culbertson and Pamela K Thomas
9. Goodspeed Gas ‘N Go LLC operator license for: Kaylie Gardner
10. Operator License application for: Jolene M (Wells) Kline

h. Discussion and possible motion to approve Evansville School District Coop Student for 2009-2010 and summer help for the police department.

i. Discussion regarding the new Police Department Building Remodel Update
j. Discussion regarding the Police Department Accreditation Program
k. Discussion and possible motion to approve an appeal of an Evansville Emergency Medical Service billing.

l. Special presentation to the Evansville Police Department from the Rock County Board of Supervisors.

m. Presentation of Rock County Law Enforcement Roundtable Report hosted by J B Van Hollen, by Mayor Sandra Decker

10. Motion to adjourn


Diane Roberts, Chairperson

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Friday, May 1, 2009

Agenda; Plan Commission: Monday, May 4, 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, May 4, 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 April 6, 2009 regular meeting and approve them as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. Action items

A. Extraterritorial CSM – 14638 W. Bullard Road
i. Initial Staff
ii. Questions by Plan Commissioners
iii. Final Discussion
iv. Action by Plan Commission

B. Zoning Ordinance and Stormwater Management Ordinance Amendments
i. Initial Staff
ii. Questions by Plan Commissioners
iii. Final Discussion
iv. Action by Plan Commission

7. Report on Other Permitting Activity by City Planner

8. Discussion items
A. Update on FEMA Community Rating System Program

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, June 1, 2009

16. Motion to adjourn

Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair

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