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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Agenda: Evansville/ Union Implementation: Wed: 9/23/2009

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, September 23, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Evansville City Hall

AGENDA


1. Call to Order

2. Roll call and announce quorum

3. Approval of Agenda as printed

4. Motion to waive the reading and approve of Minutes of July 23, 2009 minutes as printed.

5. Review and approve updates to Future Land Use Maps for recommendation to Plan Commissions of both Evansville & Union Township.

6. Other business.

7. Motion to adjourn.

Next meeting date October 21, 2009, 6:00 p.m., City Hall.















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Agenda; Public Works: Tuesday, Sept 22,2009

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 September 22, 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 August 25 regular meeting.
5. Citizen Appearances
a. Public Information Meeting: North 4th & West Main Streets (County Highway C).
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 ordinance.
9. Communications from the Public Works Director-
a. Discussion and possible recommendation to City Council regarding DNR forestry grant application.
b. Update on Community Rating System (CRS) application.
10. New Business-
11. Old Business-
a. Discussion and possible recommendation to Every Trust farmfields.
12. Parks and Recreation Report
13. Motion to adjourn meeting.
Mason Braunschweig, Chair Public Works Committee

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Friday, September 18, 2009

Agenda; Historic Preservation: Monday; Sept 21, 2009

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 21th day of September, 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
Monday, September 21, 2009
3rd Floor, City Hall
7:00pm
***Second Draft***

1. Call to Order, Char. Rich Modaff
2. Roll Call
3. Motion to waive reading of the July 15, 2009 minutes and approve them as read.
4. Applications – Appearances
a. 137 E. Main Street James – Sign
b. 319 W. Main Street Wealti – Front Windows
c. 103 W. Main Street Meredith – Carriage House Roof
d. 1 E. Main Street Davis – Store Front Renovations
5. Old Business
a. Motion to reconsider approval of application for 42 W. Church Street
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. Correspondences
b. Comments and Concerns
8. Adjournment
Next Meeting Date: October 21, 2009

RDM Friday, 9/18/2009

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Agenda: Evansville Common Council Budget Special Meeting--Wednesday, September 16, 2009: 6:30PM

Common Council
Special Meeting – Budget Presentation
Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisc.

Agenda

1. Call to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Approval of agenda.

4. Citizen appearances.

5. 2010 Capital and Operating Budget Presentations. Each department head and/or committee will present their proposed capital and operating budgets. Presentations will include revenues and expenditures. Presentations will provide opportunity for Q&A. The page listings reference the Budget Worksheet dated September 11, 2009.

A. Water & Light (Separate handout, pg. 1-9)
B. Library pg. 25-28
C. Finance pg. 9-10
D. Municipal Court pg. 6
E. Police Department pg. 11-13
F. Fire District pg. 12
G. EMS pg. 22-24
H. Public Works
• Building Inspector pg. 13
• Public Works, general pg. 13-16
• Recycling & Disposal pg. 15
• Parks Dept (maint.) pg. 17-18
• Cemetery pg. 29-30
• Wastewater Utility pg. 49-54
• Stormwater Utility pg. 55-56
I. Pool, Park Store, Recreation pg. 18-19
J. General Fund Revenues pg. 1-5
K. Miscellaneous: Council (p 5), Mayor (p 6), Legal Services (p 6-7), City Administrator (p 7), Accounting/Auditing (p 8), Assessor (p 9), Municipal Buildings (p 10), Other General Government (p 10-11), Support for Outside Programs (p 16-17), Economic Development (p 19), Planning & Development (p 20), Preservation & Restoration (p 20).
L. TID #5-8 pg. 31-39
M. Debt Service pg. 40-41

6. Observations and recommendations by city administrator.

7. Adjourn.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Agenda; Economic Dev: Sept 2009

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 15th day of September 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 September 15, 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 August 18, 2009 meeting and approve as printed.

4 Citizen appearances, other than those items listed below.

5 Chamber of Commerce report.

6 Update: Welcome Signs

7 Update: Council of Evansville Economic Development (CEED).

8 Update: Discover Wisconsin.

• Discussion on business promotional opportunities.

9 Review Smart Growth Plan.

10 Discussion: Committee business tours.

11 Motion to adjourn.


Tony Wyse, Chair

Friday, September 4, 2009

Agenda: Common Council: September 2009

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 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 August 11, 2009 regular 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 the Water & Light bills and authorize their payment.

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

(3). Motion to approve calculation of sanitary sewer charges.

C. Public Safety Committee Report

D. Public Works Committee Report

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

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
A. Proclamation: National Friends of the Library Week.

9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Reminder: Budget presentations on Wednesday, September 16, at 6:30.

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

C. Update: status of eminent domain proceedings.

D. Motion to approve Resolution 2009-23 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $945,000 Water and Electric System Revenue Bonds of the City of Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin, and Providing for the Payment of the Bonds and Other Details With Respect to the Bonds

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First reading of Ordinance 2009-07, Adopting Alternative Payment Method. [Sponsors Cothard and Braunschweig].

12. Motion to adjourn

Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Agenda: Finance Committee: Thursday, Sept 3, 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, September 3, 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 August 6, 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.

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

C. TID #5 Audit.

8. New Business:
A. Discussion regarding possible ordinance for alternative payment procedure to streamline payment of claims.

B. Discussion and possible recommendation to City Council regarding sewer rate increase.

C. Discussion and possible motion regarding budget for Allen Creek Wall Repairs.

9. Adjournment.

Tom Cothard, Chair
Finance & Labor Relations Committee

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Agenda: Public Safety; Wed: Sept 2, 2009

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 2nd day of September, 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, September 2, 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 August 5, 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 possible motion to recommend to Common Council adoption of Wisconsin State Statute regarding the Operation of ATVs within the City limits. Sponsored by
B. Discussion regarding the update of the Police Department Building Remodel
9. New Business
A. Motion to approve Provisional License Application for: Erika Schulthess
B. Motion to approve Operator License Applications for:
1. LaCinda Lyons
2. Jeffery Benzine
3. Natalie Utech
C. Public Hearing – Street Use License for the Harvest Windmill Festival October 2-4, 2009
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Public Comments
iii. Close public hearing
D. Motion to approve the Street Use License for the Harvest Windmill Festival October 2-4, 2009.
E. Motion to approve the Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s Picnic License Application and Temporary Bartender’s List for Evansville Community Partnership for the Harvest Windmill Festival on October 2 through October 4, 2009.
F. Discussion and motion to approve EMS Policy to set non-transport/standby fees.
G. Discussion of 2010 Budget.
10. Motion to adjourn

Diane Roberts, Chairperson

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