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Friday, May 28, 2010

Agenda; Plan Commission: Tuesday, June 1, 2010: 6:00PM

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 June 1, 2010, 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 May 3, 2010 regular meeting and approve them as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. New Business – No new development applications

7. Old Business

A. Workshop for Plan Commissioners – Review of planning laws and procedures

B. Review new Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Law AB 260

C. Discuss Comprehensive Plan implementation tables

8. Report on other permitting activity by City Planner

9. Report on the Unified Land Development Code Committee

10. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission

11. Report of the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee

12. Report on Common Council actions relating to Plan Commission recommendations


13. Update on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters

A. All-In-One BP Variance

B. Allen Creek Gallery Variance

C. Mary Thomas Condo Unit Variance

14. Enforcement Report

15. Next regular meeting date – Tuesday, July 6, 2010

16. Motion to adjourn

Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair

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Agenda; Public Safety: Wed. June 3, 2010

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 2nd day of June, 2010 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, June 2, 2010 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 May 5, 2010 regular meeting minutes as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. Old Business

7. New Business

a. Motion to approve Kim Wunscher Birthday Party Celebration to include a band from 5p to 8p for at 592 Abey Drive on October 2, 2010.

b. Motion to approve Operator’s License Applications for:
1. Tina M Ace
2. Ryan A. Reisem
3. Jessica A Halvensleben

c. Motion to approve Renewal Operator’s License Applications for:
1. Kyle Schulz
2. Deanna M Elmer
3. Jessica A Frank
4. Jeffrey Farnsworth
5. Sarah Groll
6. Mary Ann Bailey
7. Elissa S Scott
8. LeAnn May Alf
9. Jeremy R Dietzman
10. Susanne L Kuhl-Tucker
11. Alyssa M Calkins
12. Joan M McCaslin

d. Motion to approve the Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage License application for Evansville Community Partnership for the Evansville 4th of July Celebration from July 1, 2010 through July 4, 2010 at Lake Leota Park and attached Bartender’s List.

1. Motion to approve the Bartender’s List for the Evansville Community Partnership for the Discover Wisconsin Premiere Party Kickoff on June 10, 2010.


8. Evansville Police Report

9. Evansville Medical Service Report

10. Motion to adjourn


Dennis Wessels, Chairperson


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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Agenda: Historic Pres: Wed May 26, 2010

NOTICE
There will be a special meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 26th day of May, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at 10 West Church 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
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Police Station, 10 West Church Street
7:00pm
***Second Draft***

NOTE: Location change to Police Station

1. Call to Order, Char. Rich Modaff
2. Roll Call
3. Old Business
a. Smart Growth Plan Review
4. Other Business
a. Miscellaneous
b. Correspondences
c. Comments and Concerns
5. Adjournment
Next Meeting Date: 6/16/10

DBW Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Monday, May 24, 2010

Agenda; Public Works; Tusday, May 25, 2010

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 25, 2010 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 27, 2010 regular meeting.
5. Citizen Appearances
6. Construction Updates: Under City Engineer
7. Site plan reviews
8. Communications from the City Engineer-
a. Update on WWTF
b. Update on wind turbine
c. Update on S. 6th St. detention pond
9. Communications from the Public Works Director
10. New Business-
a. Request for compact car parking at 1st & Main, from Public Safety
11. Old Business-
12. Parks and Recreation Report
13. Motion to adjourn meeting.
Janis Ringhand, Chair Public Works Committee

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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Agenda; Park Board: Monday, May 17, 2010

City of Evansville, Wisconsin
Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Chambers
Monday, May 17th, 2010 – 6:00pm


AGENDA



1. Call to Order & Roll Call
2. Motion to approve Agenda as printed
3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the April 19th, 2010 meeting & approve them as printed
4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, but not listed as agenda items
5. Home Talent Baseball, Mike Maves and Jon Frye, regarding upgrading infield
6. Update on ball field lights
7. Chair’s report on items of interest and/or actions of City Committees & Common Council
8. Reports/Updates park projects/maintenance
a. Old bleachers
9. Aquatic Report
a. Resurfacing bid
10. Landscape design updates
11. Old Business
12. New Business
a. American Legions – food vendor
b. Review “Smart Growth Plan” – status of goals and objectives
13. Motion to Adjourn
14. Next meeting Monday, June 14th, 2010 - 6:00 pm

Monday, May 17, 2010

Agenda; Historic Pres: Wed: May 19, 2019

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 19st day of May, 2010, 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 19, 2010
3rd Floor, City Hall
7:00pm
***Third Draft***

1. Call to Order, Char. Rich Modaff
2. Roll Call
3. Motion to waive reading of the April 21, 2010 minutes and approve them as read.
4. Reorganization
a. Motion to appoint a Chair for the HPC
b. Motion to Appoint a Vice Chair for HPC
c. Motion to appoint a Secretary for HPC
5. Applications – Appearances
a. 31 S. Madison Street City of Evansville – Tuck Pointing
b. 16 W. Main Street Eager/Fox – Exterior Sign
c. 40 N. Second Street Skibba – Windows
d. 242 W. Church Street Huset – Replace Fence, Replace Roof
e. 25 N. Second Street Schuch – Sun Room Restoration & Remodel
f. Other
6. Old Business
a. Discussion and Review HP Ordinances − John Decker
7. Administrative
a. Smart Growth Plan – five year review and update
b. Grove Society, John Decker
i. Baker Building Update
ii. Meeting
c. Management of HPC Documents and Records
d. 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
e. WAHPC Conference in Oregon, WI, April 23-24, 2010
f. Remembrance Day Planning, John Decker
8. Other Business
a. Correspondences
b. Comments and Concerns
9. Adjournment
Next Meeting Date: 5/19/10

RDM Tuesday, May 17, 2010

Agenda: Economic Development; Tues, May 18, 2010

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 18th day of May, 2010, 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 18, 2010, 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 March 16, 2010 meeting and approve as printed. There was not a quorum at the April meeting

4 Citizen appearances, other than those items listed below.

5 Chamber of Commerce report.

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

7 Update: Discover Wisconsin.

• Downtown preparation with CEED.

8 Motion to adjourn.


Tony Wyse, Chair

Friday, May 7, 2010

Agenda: Evansville Common Council: Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 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 13, 2010, regular meeting and April 20, 2010, special meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. Jeff Roe: presentation of Department of Natural Resources Tree City Award.

B. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Participation: opportunity to comment on housing, public facilities, and economic development needs.
(1). Staff Report.
(2). Public Hearing.
(3). Discussion by City Council.
(4). Motion to approve Resolution 2010-08, Authorizing Submission of a Community Development Block Grant Application.

6. Reports of Committees
A. Youth Center Advisory Board Report

B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report
(1). Motion to accept the Water & Light bills as presented.

(2). Motion to accept the City bills as presented.

C. Plan Commission Report

D. 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) 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., Ronald A Walmer, Agent, 10901 N East Union Road, Evansville, WI 53536, d/b/a Evansville Bowl, 108 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536

d) Frank Romano, 74 N Sixth Street, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a Romano’s Pizza, 50 Union Street, Evansville WI 53536
e) Evansville Memorial Post #6905 of the Veterans, 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 “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) Goodspeed Gas ‘N Go Inc., Bradley N Goodspeed, Agent, 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
d) 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

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
b) Real Coffee at Daun LLC, Daun M. Fugate, Agent, 8644 W State Road 81, Beloit WI 53511, D/b/a Real Coffee at Daun LLC, 18 E Main Street, Evansville, WI 53536

Class “A” Beer Licenses

a) 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 at Daun LLC, Daun M. Fugate, Agent, 8644 W State Road 81, Beloit WI 53511 d/b/a Real Coffee at Daun 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 an amendment to Pete’s Inn Inc. Alcohol Beverage License to include their request for August 7, 2010 - Sidewalk Days Chamber Event and August 21, 2010 - 1990 Class Reunion Event.

E. Public Works Committee Report

F. Water & Light Committee Report

G. Economic Development Committee Report

H. Redevelopment Authority Report

I. Parks and Recreation Board Report

J. Historic Preservation Commission Report

K. Fire District Report

L. Police Commission Report

M. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Report

N. Energy Independence Team Report

O. Library Board/Liaison Report

7. Unfinished Business
A. Motion to remove from the table and approve Ordinance 2010-02, Amending the Zoning Code Related to Landscaping, Signs and Parking. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Roberts]

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
A. Mayoral Proclamation: Emergency Medical Services Week.

B. Motion to waive the seven-day notice on citizen appointments.

C. Motion to approve the Mayoral Appointment of Steve Christens, 15 North Second Street, for a two-year term to the Historic Preservation Commission.

D. Motion to approve the Mayoral Appointment of Sylvia Schneebeger, 490 West Church Street, for a five-year term to the Housing Authority.

E. Motion to approve the Mayoral Appointment of Tom Moon, 671 Winsor Lane, for a three-year term to the Economic Development Committee.

F. Motion to approve the Mayoral Appointment of Dixie Moll, 127 North Sixth Street, for a three-year term to the Youth Center Advisory Committee

G. Motion to approve the Mayoral Appointments of Harlin Miller, 123 South Fifth Street, and Steve Stacy, 108 Water Street, for three-year terms to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

H. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Janice Turner, 233 West Church Street, as Second Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for 2010.

I. State of the City Report.

9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Update: Eminent domain proceedings.

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances

12. Eminent Domain Proceedings.

13. Meeting Reminders:
A. Next meeting: Tuesday, June 8.

14. Adjournment

Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Agenda: Finance; May 6, 2010

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 6, 2010, 5:00 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

Please note: early start time 5:00 pm

AGENDA
1. Call to order and roll call.

2. Approval of Agenda.

3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the April 8, 2010, meeting and approve as printed.

4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed.

5. Motion to accept the W&L bills as presented.

6. Motion to accept the City bills as presented.

7. Unfinished Business:
A. Discussion: Purchasing Policy.

8. New Business:
A. Overview: City finances and employees.

B. Discussion: collective bargaining team.

9. Adjournment.

Mason Braunschweig, Chair


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Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Agenda: Public Safety: Wed, May 5, 2010

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 5th day of May, 2010 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 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 April 7, 2010 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 regarding the Snowmobile Trail within the City of Evansville city limits.
b. Motion to approve Operator’s License application for Sarah M. Frank.
c. Motion to approve Operator’s License application for Donna K. Nipple.
d. Discussion and possible motion in regard to placing stop signs at the corner of West Main Street and First Street.

9. New Business
a. Motion to approve the Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage License application for Evansville Community Partnership for the Discover Wisconsin Premiere Party on June 10, 2010 at Lake Leota Upper Park.

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

1. 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
a. Motion to approve and amend Pete’s Inn Inc. Alcohol Beverage License to include their request for August 7, 2010 Sidewalk Days Chamber Event and an August 21, 2010, 1990 Class Reunion Event.
3. Outlaw Inc., Ronald A Walmer, Agent, 10901 N East Union Road, Evansville, WI 53536, d/b/a Evansville Bowl, 108 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536
4. Frank Romano, 74 N Sixth Street, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a Romano’s Pizza, 50 Union Street, Evansville WI 53536
5. Evansville Memorial Post #6905 of the Veterans, Gordon R. Ringhand, Agent 412 Fowler Circle, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a VFW Memorial Post #6905, 179 E Main Street, 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. Goodspeed Gas ‘N Go Inc., Bradley N Goodspeed, Agent, 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
4. 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

d. Motion to recommend to Council approval of the Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application for a Class “B” Beer License for:
1. 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. Real Coffee at Daun LLC, Daun M. Fugate, Agent, 8644 W State Road 81, Beloit WI 53511, D/b/a Real Coffee at Daun LLC, 18 E Main 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. 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 at Daun LLC, Daun M. Fugate, Agent, 8644 W State Road 81, Beloit WI 53511 D/b/a Real Coffee at Daun 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. Laura L Bowman
2. Trudy L Cloud
3. Audra M Bair
4. Candace Andrews
6. Susan Meuer
7. Brenda Poteat
8. Romona Spatola

h. Motion to recommend to Council approval of the Proclamation for EMS Week in May.

10. Motion to adjourn


Dennis Wessels, Chairperson

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