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Saturday, August 29, 2009

Agenda: Evansville Energy Task Force: Sept 2009

Evansville Energy Independence Team

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 1, 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 August 4, 2009 regular meeting and to approve them as presented.

4. Review list of top five project priorities.

5. Review and discuss required information for the priority items necessary for the Energy Center calculations.

6. Energy updates.

A. Baseline revision.

B. Update on Climate Showcase Communities grant application.

C. September 23, 2009 Reporting Meeting, Eau Claire.

D. Update on stimulus programs for energy.

7. Next steps.

8. Adjourn.

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

Agenda; Historic Pres; Special: August 2009

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 31th day of August, 2009, at 6:00 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
Special Meeting Agenda
Monday, August 31, 2009
103 W. Main Street
6:00pm
***First Draft***

1. Call to Order, Char. Rich Modaff
2. Roll Call
3. Applications – Appearances
a. Others
4. Old Business
a. Motion to reconsider application for 103 W. Main Street
5. Other Business
a. Correspondences
b. Comments and Concerns
6. Adjournment
Next Meeting Date: September 16, 2009; October 21, 2009

RDM Monday, 8/20/2009

Friday, August 28, 2009

Evansville Harvest Windmill Fest Coming

Vendors Needed for Evansville’s Harvest Windmill Fest

Oct 2,3 and 4th, 2009

Evansville, WI, August 28, 2009 — Evansville ’s 2nd Annual Harvest Windmill Festival is hosting a Buy Local Farmer’s Market on Sat, Oct 3rd from 10 AM to 3 PM at the corner of East Main and Union Street . Anyone within a 30 mile radius of Evansville who would like to sell their locally grown or produced consumable products is welcome to call to register. There is a nominal fee of $20 to participate. Should vendors also wish to sell on Sun, Oct 4th from noon until 3pm , there is no additional fee. Items such as vendor grown produce, jams, jellies, eggs, soaps, candles, cheese, meats, candy, herbs, spices, baked goods, canned foods, and non-alcoholic beverages, fresh & dried flowers are permitted.

Note: This year we will also be accepting craft or art vendors so watch for news to come regarding that.

For more information or to register, please contact the Evansville Chamber of Commerce by emailing evansvillecoc@litewire.net or calling 608-882-5131.



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Agenda: Plan Commission: Sept 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
Tuesday, September 1, 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 August 3, 2009 regular meeting and the August 12, 2009 joint city and town plan commissions educational meeting and approve them as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. New matters

A. Review of site plan and motion to approve site plan for Baker Office Building.

B. Conceptual presentation and discussion – No formal action Rezoning to from R-2 to B-3 – 110 Walker Street

C. Progress in Implementing Smart Growth Plan.

7. Report on other permitting activity by City Planner

8. Discussion of August 12, 2009 joint city and town plan commissions meeting and possible next steps.

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. Next regular meeting date – Monday, October 5, 2009

17. Motion to adjourn

Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair

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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Agenda; Water And Light; Wednesday, August 26, 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, August 26, 2009
Water & Light Shop, 15 Old Highway 92, Evansville, Wisconsin
5:30 pm

AGENDA
1. Roll call.

2. Motion to approve July 29, 2009, Water & Light minutes.

3. Customer concerns.

4. Committee Reports: Chairman Thomas Cothard.

5. Committee Reports: Superintendent Scott George.
a. Write Offs
b. Motion to approve the South Loop Bids
c. 2010 Budget Discussion
d. Discussion and possible motion on Solar by Back Tariff

6. WPPI Report.
a. Written report.

7. Old Business.

8. New Business.

9. Motion to adjourn.
Thomas Cothard Committee Chairman

Monday, August 24, 2009

Agenda; Public Works: Tuesday, Aug. 26th

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 August 25, 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 and July 28th regular meetings.
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. Discussion in regards to circus/amusement policies.
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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Friday, August 21, 2009

Agenda; Eager Free Library: Tuesday, August 25, 2009

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees for the City of Evansville will be held on the 25th day of August, 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, August 25, 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. Director evaluation (closed session)

2. Call to order.

3. Approval of July minutes (attached).

4. August bills (roll call vote).

5. Librarian’s Report:

Discuss technology plan.
Discuss raising meeting room fee.
Discuss personnel policy.
Discuss 2010 budget.

6. Adjourn.

Next meeting: September 29, 2009.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Agenda; Economic Development: August 18, 2009

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 18th day of August 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 August 18, 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 July 8, 2009 special 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 Discussion: 2010 Committee budget.

8 Update: Strategic Economic Development “Alliance” committee.

9 Update: Discover Wisconsin

10 Discussion: Committee business tours.

11 Motion to adjourn.


Tony Wyse, Chair


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Friday, August 14, 2009

Agenda; Park Board: August 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, August 17, 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 July 20, 2009 meeting & approve as printed.

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

5. Connor Williams, Eagle Scout project, fishing pier at Lake Leota.

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

7. Update on Wetland Shoreland and other Lake Leota Issues – SOLE Report DNR Grant

a. Antes Fund for Lake Leota & Leota Park beautification & improvement.

8. Discussion and recommendation on lake recreation, safety & liability issues.

9. Discussion and possible motion to approve Park Seller’s Permit for Lions Club for Circus at
Westside Park on August 21st.

10.Chair’s report on actions of City Committees & Common Council on items of interest to PRB - update on Every property.

11. 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

12. Aquatic Report: Aquatic Director Rick Hamacher.

13. Budget process 2010

14. Old Business
Advertising in park.

15. New Business

16. Motion to Adjourn

17. Next meeting September 14, 2009, 6:00 p.m.

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Friday, August 7, 2009

Agenda; Common Council: Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 11, 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 July 14, 2009 regular meeting and July 21, 2009 special meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. SOLE.

B. Evansville Community Partnership.

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 2009-14, Authorizing Entry into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Relating to the Wisconsin Rural Water Construction Loan Program.

(4). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-21, Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement with the Wisconsin Rural Water Construction Loan Program Commission and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,900,000 Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2009 (Sewerage System).

(5). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-19, Authorizing the Representative to File the Recycling Grants to Responsible Units and Recycling Efficiency Grant Applications.

(6). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-20, Providing for the Sale of $945,000 Water and Electric System Revenue Bonds.

(7). Select date in mid/late September for department head/committee presentations of requested budget.

C. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve increase in emergency medical service (EMS) fees per Wisconsin Statute 62.133, effective September 1.

D. Public Works Committee Report
(1). Discussion and possible motion regarding impact of dredged material on Every Trust farmfields.

(2). Motion to award contract for Wastewater Treatment Facility to C.D. Smith Construction, LLC, in the amount of $5,755,000.

E. Water & Light Committee Report

F. Economic Development Committee Report

G. Redevelopment Authority Report

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
A. Second Reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2009-05, Amending Chapters 104 (Stormwater Management), 110 (Land Division), and 130 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code. [Sponsors: Roberts and Braunschweig].

B. Second Reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2009-06, Amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code Relative to Communication Towers. [Sponsors: Braunschweig and Roberts].

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor

9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Motion to approve Resolution 2009-22, Relocation Order. [Main Street Bridge].

B. Motion to approve participation in WPPI Energy Performance Financing Program and submit tariff application to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.

C. Reminder: League of Wisconsin Municipalities annual conference October 14-16.

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances

12. Motion to adjourn

Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Agenda; Finance Committee: Thursday; August 6, 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, August 6, 2009, 5:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

AGENDA
1. Call to order and roll call.

2. Approval of Agenda.

3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the July 9, 2009, meeting and approve as printed.

4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed.

5. Motion to approve the W&L bills and authorize their payment.

6. Motion to approve the City bills and authorize their payment.

7. Unfinished Business:
A. Discussion: 2009 Budget.

8. New Business:
A. Motion to approve Resolution 2009-14, Authorizing Entry into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Relating to the Wisconsin Rural Water Construction Loan Program.

B. Motion to approve Resolution 2009-21, Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement with the Wisconsin Rural Water Construction Loan Program Commission and Authorizing the Issuance of $3,900,000 Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2009 (Sewerage System).

C. Motion to approve Resolution 2009-20, Providing for the Sale of $945,000 Water and Electric System Revenue Bonds.

D. Motion to approve Resolution 2009-19 Authorizing the Representative to File the Recycling Grants to Responsible Units and Recycling Efficiency Incentive Grant Applications.

E. Discussion: Finance Department 2010 Operating and 2010-2014 Capital Budgets.

F. Discussion: 2010 Operating and 2010-2014 Capital Budgets.

9. Adjournment.

Tom Cothard, Chair
Finance & Labor Relations Committee

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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Monday, August 3, 2009

Agenda: Public Safety meets Wednesday, August 5, 2009 6:00PM

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 5th day of August, 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, August 5, 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 July 1st, 2009 regular meeting minutes as printed
5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed
A. Company Outing presented by Richard Pyper, 115 S 6th Street, Evansville WI with live band from 3pm-6pm and karaoke from 6pm-9pm.
B. Request for street closing by Darryl Bernstein on Third Street on August 22 for the Bernstein Auction at 304 Garfield Avenue
6. Evansville Police Report
7. Evansville Medical Service Report
8. Old Business
A. Motion to approve the tabled Operator’s License for Troy Hinkel.
B. Discussion with Union Township representative Russell Jeske regarding snowmobile trails that run through the City of Evansville city limits.
C. Discussion regarding the update of the Police Department Building Remodel
9. New Business
A. Motion to approve Operator License Applications for:
1. Johanna L Schroeder
2. Stacey A Schneeberger
B. Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council approval of the GeoComm Study on future radio frequency and equipment changes presented by Rock County 911 Communications Director, Dave Sleeter.
C. Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Council adoption of Wisconsin State Statute regarding the Operation of ATVs within the City limits. Sponsored by
D. Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Council approval of rate changes for the Emergency Medical Service.
E. Discussion of 2010 Budget.
10. Motion to adjourn

Diane Roberts, Chairperson

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Agenda; Building Improvement Committee; Tuesday, Aug 4, 2009

Evansville Building Improvement Grant Committee
Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 6:00 PM
Special Meeting
3rd Floor, City Hall
31 South Madison Street, Evansville


1. Call to order.

2. Roll call (James Otterstein, Betsy Ahner, Rich Modaff, John Decker, Chris Eager, Dan Wietecha).

3. Discussion and possible motion to approve application for 116 East Main Street (Mueller) for $1200 building improvement grant.

4. Discussion and possible motion to approve application for 1 East Main Street (Davis) for $1200 building improvement grant.

5. Adjourn.