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Friday, July 31, 2009

Agenda; Plan Commission: Monday, Aug 3, 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, August 3, 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 July 6, 2009 regular meeting and approve them as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. Public Hearing – Zoning Ordinance Amendment Re: Communication Towers
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Public Comments
iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
iv. Close public hearing

7. Action items

A. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Re: Communication Towers
i. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
ii. Final Discussion
iii. Action by Plan Commission

B. Conditional Use Permit – LiteWire Internet Services, Inc. Communication Tower
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Applicant Comments
iii. Questions by Plan Commissioners
iv. Final Discussion
v. Action by Plan Commission

8. Report on Other Permitting Activity by City Planner

9. Report of the Unified Land Development Code Committee

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. Special Meeting Reminder: joint meeting of Evansville Plan Commission and City Council, Union Plan Commission and Town Board, and Rock County Planning Staff on Wednesday, August 12, 6:30 pm at Fire Hall

17. Next regular meeting date – Tuesday, September 1, 2009

18. Motion to adjourn

Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Agenda; Energy Independence Team: August 4, 2009

Evansville Energy Independence Team

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 7:00 a.m.
City Hall, 3rd floor, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

AGENDA


1. Call to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the July 7, 2009 regular meeting and to approve them as presented.

4. Energy updates.

• Submission of U.S. EPA grant application for Climate Showcase Communities program for 100kW wind turbine at WWTP site.

• Update on DNR Clean Water Fund stimulus monies for WWTP upgrade.

• Review LED street light plan for possible Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant application.

• Update on APPA Community Connections Conference.

5. Request made for detail of total energy savings for WWTP upgrade (does it include new pumps for lift stations?)

6. Further refinement of priority list.

7. Next steps.

8. Adjourn.

Next meeting: September 1, 2009 at 7:00 a.m., City Hall.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Agenda: Water and Light: July 29,2009

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, July 29, 2009
Water & Light Shop, 15 Old Highway 92, Evansville, Wisconsin
5:30 pm

AGENDA
1. Roll call.

2. Motion to approve June 24, 2009, Water & Light minutes.

3. Customer concerns.

4. Committee Reports: Chairman Thomas Cothard.

5. Committee Reports: Superintendent Scott George.
a. 2010 Budget Discussion
b. ATC Capacitor Project

6. WPPI Report.
a. Written report.

7. Old Business.

8. New Business.

9. Motion to adjourn.
Thomas Cothard Committee Chairman

Monday, July 27, 2009

Agenda; Public Works: Tuesday, July 28, 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 July 28, 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 June 23rd regular meeting.
5. Citizen Appearances
6. Construction Updates
a. Capstone Ridge-
b. Westfield Meadows-
c. Celtic Ridge-
d. Lake Leota-
7. Site plan reviews-
8. Communications from the City Engineer-
a. Waste water treatment facility updates
b. Discussion and possible recommendation to City Council regarding sewer rate increase
9. Communications from the Public Works Director-
a. Budget discussions and possible actions.
10. New Business-
11. Old Business-
a. West side water issue- update (if any) on current course of action
12. Parks and Recreation Report
13. Motion to adjourn meeting.
Mason Braunschweig, Chair Public Works Committee

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Agenda: Library Board; July 28, 2009

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 July, 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, July 28, 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 June minutes (attached).

3. July bills (roll call vote).

5. Librarian’s Report:

Discuss technology plan.

6. Adjourn.

Next meeting: August 25, 2009.

Monday, July 20, 2009

Evansville Common Council: Committe of the Whole: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 6PM: High School Media Room, Evansville High School

Common Council
Special Meeting as Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
High School Media Room, 640 South Fifth Street, Evansville, WI

Agenda
1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of agenda

4. Motion to defer the reading of the minutes of July 14, 2009, regular meeting to the next regular meeting.

5. Citizen appearances

6. Presentation by Todd Berry, Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.

7. Discussion about City finances and 2010 Budget.

A. What could the City do to streamline or make City services more efficient?

B. What services should the City consider reducing or eliminating?

C. What services should be paid through user fees or charges?

D. How can we engage City residents and businesses in the budget discussion?

8. Motion to adjourn


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Friday, July 10, 2009

Agenda; Evansville Common Council---July 14, 2009

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 14, 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 June 9, 2009 regular meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. SOLE.

B. Primetimers.

6. Reports of Committees
A. Plan Commission Report
(1). Program by Rock County Planning and Development staff for Evansville Plan Commission and City Council and Union Plan Commission and Town Board, August 12, 6:30 pm, at Fire Hall.

B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve the Water & Light bills and authorize their payment.

(2). Motion to approve the City bills and authorize their payment.

(3). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-16, Approving Mid-Year Amendments to 2009 Budget.
a. Update: Financing for Wastewater Treatment Facility.
b. Update: Bids for renovation of Police Station and Police/EMS Garage.

(4). Motion to approve engagement of Ehlers & Associates for Continuing Disclosure Services on outstanding bond issues.

C. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-17, Amending the City of Evansville’s Fee Schedule. [Peddler/solicitor license].

D. Public Works Committee Report
(1). Impact of dredged material on Every Trust farmfields.

(2). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-15, Documenting Review of the 2008 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) and Indicating Actions to be Taken to Prevent Effluent Limit Violations.

(3). Motion to approve State/Municipal Agreement for a Stage 2 Local ARRA 2010 Construction Season Improvement Project. [West Main and North Fourth Streets].

E. Water & Light Committee Report

F. Economic Development Committee Report

G. Redevelopment Authority Report
(1). Motion to approve Development Agreement with Dave Mosher for rehabilitation of 15 and 17 East Main Street.

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

M. Youth Center Advisory Board Report

N. Energy Independence Team Report

O. Library Board/Liaison Report

7. Unfinished Business

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
A. Motion to approve Resolution 2009-18, Authorizing Application for Climate Showcase Communities Grant.

B. Motion to waive the seven day notice for citizen appointments.
(1). Motion to approve the mayoral appointment of Kent Englund, 584 Garfield Avenue, to a three-year term to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

(2). Motion to approve the mayoral appointment of Dave Sobecki, 618 East Countryside Drive, and Greg Kuelz, 15324 West Elmer Road, to three-year terms and Lisa James, 7821 North South Fifth Street, to an unexpired two-year term to the Evansville Youth Center Advisory Board.

(3). Motion to approve the mayoral appointment of John Gishnock, 210 Cemetery Road, and John Decker, 143 West Main Street, to the Unified Land Development Code Advisory Committee.

9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Reminder: Committee of the Whole meeting – Tuesday, July 21, 6:00 pm in High School Media Room.

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First Reading of Ordinance 2009-05, Amending Chapters 104 (Stormwater Management), 110 (Land Division), and 130 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code. [Sponsors: Roberts and Braunschweig].

B. First Reading of Ordinance 2009-06, Amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code Relative to Communication Towers. [Sponsors: ________ and _______].

12. Motion to adjourn


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Agend: ULDC: July 2009

NOTICE

The meeting of the City of Evansville Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) Committee 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
Unified Land Development Code Committee
Thursday, July 16, 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. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the April 16, 2009 regular meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Review City Planner’s Recommendations Regarding Amendments to the Following Sections of the Municipal Codes:

A. Section 130-261 through 130-275 Landscaping Bufferyard Regulations
B. Section 130-1275 and 130-1276 Re: Temporary Signs Permitted in Business Districts
C. Section 130-503 Communication Towers
D. Chapter 48 Erosion Control Ordinance

Note: Full text of the proposed ordinance changes in tracked format will be mailed to ULDC members on Thursday, July 2nd.

6. Discuss Future Meeting Dates

7. Motion to Adjourn


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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Agenda; Finance Committee; July 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, July 9, 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 June 4, 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. Discussion on 2009 Budget.

9. New Business:
A. Kevin Krysinski, Johnson Block and Company: Presentation of 2008 Audit and TID #5 and TID #8 Audits.

B. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2009-16, Approving Mid-Year Amendments to the 2009 Budget.
(1) Update: Financing for Wastewater Treatment Facility.
(2) Update: Bids for renovation of Police Station and Police/EMS Garage.

C. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of engagement of Ehlers & Associates for Continuing Disclosure services on outstanding bond issues.

D. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2009-17, Amending the City of Evansville’s Fee Schedule.

E. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Development Agreement with Dave Mosher for rehabilitation of 15 and 17 East Main Street.

F. Update: State Budget.

G. Update: 2010 Operating and 2010-2014 Capital Budgets.

10. Adjournment.

Tom Cothard, Chair
Finance & Labor Relations Committee

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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Agenda; Historic Preservation: July 2009

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the date, time and place listed below. Notice is further given that any members of the City Council or the Mayor might be in attendance.

Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Special Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
3rd Floor, City Hall
6:30pm

1. Call to Order, Char. Rich Modaff
2. Roll Call
3. Applications – Appearances
a. 13 E. Main Street Mosher – Proposal and Plan Review
b. 10 W. Church Street City of Evansville – Police Station/Garage
c. 1 E. Main Street Davis – Façade and Window Replacement
d. Others
4. Old Business:
a. Accept proposal for Preparation of Nominations to National and State Registers of Historic Places for two districts and three individual properties.
5. Administrative
6. Other Business
7. Adjournment
Next Meeting Date: July 15, 2009; August 19, 2009

Agenda: Evansville Redevelopment Meets Tue, July 7, 2009

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, July 7, 2009, 7:00 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI

AGENDA


I. Call To Order

II. Declare Quorum

III. Approve Agenda

IV. Approve Minutes of December 16, 2008 meeting

V. Old Business
A. Discussion on TID #5 Audit and status of project plan.

VI. New Business
A. Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Development Agreement with Dave Mosher for rehabilitation of 15 and 17 East Main Street.

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

VIII. Adjourn

Dan Wietecha, City Administrator

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Agenda; Economic Development Committee; July 8, 2009

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 8th day of July 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
Special Meeting
Wednesday July 8, 2009, 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 May 19, 2009 regular meeting and approve as printed.

4 Being that there was not a quorum at the June 16th meeting, there are no minutes to be approved.

5 Citizen appearances, other than those items listed below.

6 Chamber of Commerce report.

7 Motion to move meeting to Larson Acres.

• Presentation by Larson Acres and tour their facility.

9 Motion to Adjourn.



Tony Wyse, Chair