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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Agenda; Energy Independence Team: Tuesday, May 5, 2009 7am

Evansville Energy Independence Team

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 5, 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 April 7, 2009 regular meeting and to approve them as presented.

4. Update on status of energy baseline development.

5. Discussion on revised draft of decision rules.

6. Report on WPPI Energy Executive Committee meeting, Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence Legislative Committee meeting, and Energy Fair.

7. Report on possible dissolution of Public Benefits Committee.

8. Other local energy initiative updates.

9. Other business.

10. Adjourn.

Next meeting: June 2, 2009 at 7:00 a.m., City Hall.

Monday, April 27, 2009

Agenda: Public Works: April 28th, 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 April 28th, 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 March 23rd 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 update
9. Communications from the Public Works Director-
a. Smart Growth Implementation progress and update.
10. New Business-
11. Old Business-
a. West side water issue-
b. Discussion and possible action on Cemetery rules and policies.
12. Parks and Recreation Report
13. Motion to adjourn meeting.
Mason Braunschweig, Chair Public Works Committee

Please turn off all cell phones during the meeting. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Agenda: Evansville City Organizational Meeting: April 24, 2009: 6:30PM

Common Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 24, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
Organizational Meeting
City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, WI

AGENDA

1. Call to order.

2. Administer Oath of Office to Ald. Jacobson, Ald. Cothard, Ald. Roberts, Ald. Wessels, and Ald. Culbertson.

3. Roll call of new Council.

4. Nomination and election of Council President.

5. Motion to appoint The Review as the City of Evansville’s official newspaper for a term of one year.

6. Motion to waive the seven-day notice on aldermanic and citizen appointments.

7. Committee Aldermanic Appointments.
A. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointments of Ald. Cothard as Chair and Ald. Braunschweig and Ald. Roberts as committee members to the Finance and Labor Relations Committee.
B. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Ald. Braunschweig to the Plan Commission.
C. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Ald. Roberts to the Plan Commission.
D. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointments of Ald. Cothard as Chair and Ald. Culbertson and Ald. Ringhand as committee members to the Water and Light Committee.
E. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointments of Ald. Jacobson and Ald. Wessels to the Evansville Fire District Board, and Ald. Wyse and Ald. Cothard as alternates.
F. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointments of Ald. Braunschweig as Chair and Ald. Ringhand and Ald. Culbertson as committee members to the Public Works committee.
G. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointments of Ald. Wyse and Ald. Culbertson as committee members to the Economic Development Committee.
H. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Ald. Ringhand as Chair to the Park and Recreation Board.
I. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointments of Ald. Roberts as Chair and Ald. Wessels and Ald. Jacobson to the Public Safety Committee.
J. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointments of Ald. Jacobson and Ald. Wyse as committee members to the Redevelopment Authority, currently suspended.


K. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Ald. Wessels to the Historic Preservation Commission.
L. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Ald. Ringhand to the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee.
M. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Ald. Wyse as special Council liaison to the Library Board.

8. Citizen Committee Appointments.
A. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Carol Endres, 407 Badger Drive, for a three-year term to the Plan Commission.
B. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointments of Diane Bailly, 680 West Main Street, for a five-year term, and Sharel Surles, 125 Deanna Drive, as alternate for a five-year term to the Board of Review.
C. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Steve Hagen, 420 West Main Street, for a five-year term to the Police Commission.
D. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of John Decker, 143 West Main Street, for a five-year term to the Redevelopment Authority, currently suspended.
E. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointments of Gene Bass, 8328 N. Cemetery Road, and Roger Berg, 6508 Ron Road, for three-year terms to the Economic Development Committee.
F. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointments of Ron Carlsen, 523 Porter Road, and Richard Modaff, 103 South Third Street, for three-year terms to the Park and Recreation Board.
G. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointments of Johanna Lema, 275 Franklin Street, and Eloise Eager, 401 Badger Drive, for three-year terms to the Library Board.
H. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Gilbert Skinner, 263 Garfield Avenue, for a five-year term to the Housing Authority.
I. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointments of Betsy Ahner, 66 North Water Street, Richard Modaff, 103 South Third Street, and John Decker, 143 West Main Street, for two-year terms to the Historic Preservation Commission.
J. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointments of Bill Hammann, 250 Eager Court, as Plan Commission member for a one-year term, and John Sornson, 249 Franklin Street, as citizen member for a two-year term to the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee.
K. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Sandi Konkel, 340 Lincoln Street, for a three-year term on the Youth Center Advisory Committee.

9. Motion to adjourn.

Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Agenda: Historic Pres April 2009

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 15th day of April, 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, April 15, 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 March 18, 2009 minutes and approve them as read.
4. Applications – Appearances
a. 53 N. Second Street Lissner – Windows, Insulation & Vinyl Siding (Tabled from March Meeting)
b. 21 S. Madison Street United Methodist Church – Addition for ADA lift
c. 256 W. Main Street Wienenhoeft – Roof, Re-shingle
d. 335 W. Main Street LaBonne –Roof, Re-shingle & Remove Chimney
e. 129 W. Church Street Tessman – Garage, Roof & Siding
f. Others
5. Old Business:
6. 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
7. Other Business
a. Library/DVD’s ( Press Release)
b. Correspondences
c. Comments and Concerns
d. Upcoming Committee Reorganization Meeting (April)
8. Adjournment
Next Meeting Date: May 20, 2009; June 17, 2009; July 15, 2009; August 19, 2009

RDM 4/14/2009 8:41:04 AM

Friday, April 10, 2009

Agenda: Common Council: Tuesday April 14, 2009; 6:30PM

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 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 March 10, 2009 regular meeting and April 9, 2009, special meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. Jeff Roe, Department of Natural Resources Regional Urban Forestry Coordinator.

B. SOLE.

C. Sheriff Robert Spoden.

6. Reports of Committees
A. Plan Commission Report
(1). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-13, Relocation Order.

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 Resolution 2009-06, Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $1,205,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2009.

(4). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-07, Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures for Clean Water Fund Project.

(5). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-08, Authorized Representative to File Application for Financial Assistance from State of Wisconsin Clean Water Fund Program.

(6). Resolution 2009-12, Memorializing Interest Rate for Interfund Loans and Advances to Tax Incremental Funds.

C. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Update: Police Station Remodeling.

(2). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-10, Approving Amendment to 2009 Capital Budget. [Police station].

(3). Motion to separate contracts for Police Station Remodeling per Wisconsin Statute 66.0901(6) and to hire _____________ as project manager.

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

(2). Update: Wastewater Treatment Plant.

(3). Motion to approve Resolution 2009-11, Amending the City of Evansville’s Fee Schedule. [Cemetery fees].

E. Water & Light Committee Report

F. Economic Development Committee Report

G. Parks and Recreation Board Report

H. Historic Preservation Commission Report

I. Fire District Report
(1). Fire Department Open House and Tours: Saturday, April 18.

J. Police Commission Report

K. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Report

L. Youth Center Advisory Board Report

7. Unfinished Business
A. Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2009-02, Adopting Amendments to the City of Evansville Zoning Ordinance. [Sponsors Roberts and Braunschweig]

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
A. Mayoral Proclamation: Recognizing Arbor Day 2009.

B. Mayoral Proclamation: Commending Gil Skinner.

C. Mayoral Proclamation: Emergency Medical Services Week.

9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Motion to approve Engagement of Quarles & Brady LLP as bond counsel for Issuance of $1,205,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009.

B. FYI: Charter Communications Restructuring.

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First reading of Ordinance 2009-03, Regulating the Harboring of Minor Runaways. [Sponsors Wessels and Roberts].

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

12. Meeting Reminder: Reorganization Meeting, Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 pm

13. Motion to adjourn


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Thursday, April 9, 2009

Agenda; Evansville/Union Implementation Committee: Wed April 15,2009

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

Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Evansville City Hall

AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Roll call & announce quorum

3. Accept Agenda as printed

4. Motion to waive the reading of the March 18, 2009, minutes and accept as printed.

5. City Engineer Dave Sauer and Union Township Representative Greg Hoffmeister, maps.

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

7. Miscellaneous items.

8. Next meeting date May 20, 2009, 6:00 p.m., City Hall.

9. Motion to adjourn.
















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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Agenda; Finance; Thursday April 9, 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, April 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 March 5, 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. Lake Leota Finance:
(1) Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2009-06, Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $1,365,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2009.

B. Main and Madison Finance:
(1) Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2009-07, Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures for Clean Water Fund Project.
(2) Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2009-08, Authorized Representative to File Application for Financial Assistance from State of Wisconsin Clean Water Fund Program.
(3) Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2009-09, Amendment to 2008 Capital Budget. [Madison Street].

C. Police Department Building Remodel:
(1) Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2009-10, Amendment to 2009 Capital Budget. [Police Department].

9. New Business:
A. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of application for COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) grant for additional full-time police officer.

B. Motion to approve Resolution 2009-11, Amending the City of Evansville’s Fee Schedule. [Cemetery fees].

C. Resolution 2009-12, Memorializing Interest Rate for Interfund Loans and Advances to Tax Increment Funds.

10. Adjournment.

Tom Cothard, Chair
Finance & Labor Relations Committee

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Friday, April 3, 2009

Agenda; Special: Common Council: Thursday, April 9, 2009

Common Council
Special Meeting
Thursday, April 9, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall---- Evansville, WI

Agenda

1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Citizen Appearances.

5. Motion to approve application for COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) grant for additional full-time police officer.

6. Motion to adjourn.


Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Agenda: Energy Independence Team: Tues, April 7, 2009 7:00am

Evansville Energy Independence Team

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


1. Call to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Motion to approve agenda.

4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the March 3, 2009, minutes and to approve them as presented.

5. Introductions of EI Team members and Sean Weitner of the Energy Center of Wisconsin.

6. Explanation of role and services of Energy Center of Wisconsin (Sean Weitner).

7. Status of local data collection (John Rasmussen).

8. Status of LED test street lights (John Rasmussen).

9. Report on First Quarter meeting of EI Community Coordinators on March 26, 2009.

• EI Coordinator Google Group
• Community Work Plans
• Community Surveys
• Community Priorities
• Meeting summary

10. Review and refinement of decision rules (Georgia Duerst-Lahti).

11. Presence and display at Energy Fair, April 24.

12. Other local energy initiative updates.

13. Other business.

14. Adjourn.

Next meeting: May 5, 2009 at 7:00 a.m., City Hall.