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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Agenda: Evansville Planning Commission: July 2011

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, July 5, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall (Third Floor), 31 South Madison Street,

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 June 6, 2011 regular meeting and approve them as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. New Business

A. Preliminary Land Division – Ace Hardware CSM
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Applicant Comments
iii. Public Hearing
iv. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
v. Motion

B. Preliminary Land Division – Westfield Meadows Lot 1 CSM and Rezoning
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Applicant Comments
iii. Public Hearing
iv. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
v. Motion

C. Preliminary Land Division – Westfield Meadows Lots 43 and 50 Replat and Rezoning
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Applicant Comments
iii. Public Hearings
iv. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
v. Motion

D. Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Sec. 130-261 through 130-265 Landscaping Regulations
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Applicant Comments
iii. Public Hearing
iv. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
v. Motion

7. Old Business

8. Report on other permitting activity by City Planner

9. Report on Planner Solicitation

10. Report on the Unified Land Development Code Committee

11. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission

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

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

14. Enforcement Report

15. Next regular meeting date – Monday, August 1, 2011

16. Motion to adjourn

Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair

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

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Agenda: Evansville Eager Library Trustees: Tuesday, June, 28,2011

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 June, 2011, 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, June 28, 2011
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 May minutes (attached).

3. June bills (roll call vote).

4. Begin discussion of personnel policy.

5. Librarian’s Report:

Discuss Library gift monies.
Discuss upcoming Library programs.
Discuss library trustee handbook (one chapter per meeting).
Discuss 2011 to-date budget.
Discuss 2012 budget.
Discuss open-carry implications.
Discuss Board meetings using teleconferencing.
Discuss possible “sandwich” sign for programs.
Discuss possible Library evaluation by consultant.

6. Trustee elections.

7. Adjourn.

Next meeting: July 26, 2011.

Agenda; Public Works: Tuesday, June 28, 2011

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, June 28th, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
DPW 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 May 24th, 2011 regular meeting.
5. Citizen Appearances-
a. Public Informational Meeting regarding the Main St Bridge Project with Wisconsin DOT
Representatives
6. Construction Updates-
a. 6th street detention pond project-
b. Main St. Bridge -
7. Site plan reviews-
8. Communications from the City Engineer-
a. Discussion and possible motion to approve bids for South Sixth St Pond Project
b. Status regulatory permits for the South Sixth St Pond Project
c. Status of Rundle Easement
d. Wastewater Treatment and Wind Turbine updates
9. Communications from the Public Works Director-
10. New Business-
11. Old Business-
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.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Agenda: Economic Development: Tuesday, June 21, 2011

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Economic Development 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 may be in attendance.

City of Evansville
Economic Development Committee
Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 5:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St. Evansville, WI

AGENDA

1. Roll call.

2. Call to order.

3. Citizen appearances, other than listed agenda items.

4. Rock County 5.0 meeting report and discussion

5. Chamber of Commerce report and discussion of Resolution of Cooperation (below)

a. Be it hereby resolved that the Evansville Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism with the support of the Evansville School District and CEED go on record that they will support through cooperative efforts and a team approach with the Evansville Economic Development Committee and the City of Evansville to increase the tax base and reduce the mill rate for all citizens through commercial and industrial expansion to achieve the Wisconsin state average of tax base per student in the Evansville School District.

6. Economic Development Plan
a. Reports back on items from 5/24
i. Cheryl to reconnect with Downtown revitalization group for clarification
ii. Jim to send Econ Dev Playbook to I&E Club
iii. Jim- Internet needs inventory
iv. James to share resource links with EFL and I&E
v. Chamber- Link on website to LOIS
vi. Sue- Written rules for TIF?
b. Review Workforce Development items.

7. East Main Street Bridge construction follow up.

8. Adjournment.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Agenda: Special Meeting: Public Safety: June 14, 2011

NOTICE

The special meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 14th day of June, 2011 at 6:15 p.m., at Creekside Place, 102 Maple Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Public Safety Committee
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 6:15 P.M.
Special Meeting
Creekside Place
102 Maple Street

** NOTE MEETING PLACE & TIME **

AGENDA - Revised
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed
5. Old Business-
a. 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, 2011 through July 4, 2011 at Lake Leota Park and attached Bartender’s List.

b. Motion to approve the revision to the Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage License application for Evansville Home Talent Baseball for the five (5) game season beginning May 12, 2011 to July 24, 2011 at Lake Leota Park Upper Diamond, Evansville WI and add an additional game on June 16, 2011.

6. New Business

7. Motion to adjourn


Dennis Wessels, Chairperson

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

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Agenda: Park Board: Monday, June 13, 2011

Notice
The regular meeting of the Evansville Park & Recreation Board will be held on the date and time stated below at Police Department, 11 W Church St, 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 Police Department, 11 W. Church St.
Monday, June 13th, 2011 – 6:00pm

***Please Note Meeting Location Change***

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 May 9th, 2011 meeting & approve them as printed
4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, but not listed as agenda items
5. Evansville Jays Baseball – batting cage
6. Civil War Cannon – refurbish & new placement
7. Shoreline restoration – Formecology
8. Aquatic Report
9. Chair’s report on items of interest and/or actions of City Committees & Common Council
10. Reports/Updates park projects/maintenance
11. Old Business
12. New Business
13. Motion to Adjourn


Next meeting Monday, July 11th, 2011 - 6:00 pm, City Hall

Evansville/Town of Union Joint meeting: Monday, June 13, 2011: "Getting to Yes"

SPECIAL JOINT MEETING

City of Evansville Common Council
Town of Union Board

Monday, June 13, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, WI



1. Call to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Approval of agenda.

4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the May 9, 2011, joint meeting and approve them as presented.

5. Presentation by Gary Becker, Executive Director of the Local Government Institute, on government cooperation and collaboration.

6. Question and answer session regarding Becker presentation.

7. Redistribute copies of book “Getting to Yes,” provided by Kim Gruebling.

8. Determine next meeting date and speaker (suggested topic of Smart Growth).

9. Adjourn.

Sandra J. Decker, Mayor


Requests for persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the Clerk’s office by calling 882-2266 with as much advance notice as possible.

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

Agenda; Common Council: Tuesday, June 14, 2011: Creekside Place: 6:30PM

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Creekside Place, 102 Maple Street, Evansville, WI

Please note change in meeting location

Agenda

1. Call to order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the May 10, 2011 regular meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. Doug Rebout, Rock County Farm Bureau President, with invitation to Focus On Agriculture

B. Public Hearing – Amending the City of Evansville’s Comprehensive Plan
(1). Staff report
(2). Public hearing
(3). Discussion by Council
(4). Second Reading and Motion to Approve Ordinance 2011-04, An Ordinance Amending the City of Evansville’s Comprehensive Plan. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Brooks]

C. Second Reading and Motion to Approve Ordinance 2011-05, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110 Subdivision and Other Land Divisions. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Brooks]

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.

(3). Motion to approve upgrade to Clarity accounting and billing software.

(4). Motion to adopt Resolution #2011-07, Borrowing $144,000 from State Trust Fund for Refinancing BCPL State Trust Fund Loan #02008047.01 (Post Office).

(5). Motion to adopt Resolution #2011-08, Borrowing $159,000 from State Trust Fund for Financing East Main Street Bridge Replacement.

(6). Motion to adopt Resolution 2011-09, Authorizing the Issuance of a $330,000 General Obligation Promissory Note.

C. Plan Commission Report
(1). Planner RFP update

D. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve Alcohol Beverage License Application for a Class “B” Beer/”Class B” Liquor License for Creekside Place Inc., David VanDerHaegen, Agent, DBA Creekside Place Inc., 102 Maple Street, Evansville, WI 53536.

E. Public Works Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve Resolution 2011-10, Documenting Review of the 2010 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR).

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. Energy Independence Team Report

N. Library Board/Liaison Report

O. Board of Appeals Report

7. Unfinished Business

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
A. Motion to waive the seven-day notice on citizen appointments.
B. Motion to approve the Mayoral designations of Jeff Hanson, 535 Greenview Drive, as first alternate and Janice Turner, 233 West Church Street, as second alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for 2011 and remove them from the Board of Review.
C. Discussion regarding potential dates of July 6, 7 or 8 for special Council meeting to adopt the redistricting ordinance
D. Discussion regarding potential dates of mid-July, during the evening, for Committee of the Whole

9. Communications from the City Administrator

10. New Business
A. Report on proposed redistricting maps

11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First Reading of Ordinance 2011-06, An Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Polling Place, Wards, and Aldermanic Districts. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Wessels]

12. Meeting Reminders:
A. Next meeting: Tuesday, July 12, 2011.

13. Adjournment

Please note: A tour of Creekside Place will occur after adjournment and a quorum of the Common Council may be present.

Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

Requests for persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the Clerk’s office by calling 882-2266 with as much advance notice as possible.
Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you.