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Friday, July 29, 2011

Agenda: Evansville Planning Commission: Monday, August 1, 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
Monday, August 1, 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 July 5, 2011 regular meeting and approve them as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. Old Business

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

7. New Business

A. Preliminary Discussion of Request to Rezone 119 E. Main Street from B-2 Central Business District to B-3 Community Business District; Set Public Hearing Date
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Applicant Comments
iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
iv. Motion - Set Public Hearing Date for Rezoning

B. Discussion Regarding Amending the City Zoning Code to Allow Zero Lot Line Duplex Development; Set Public Hearing Date
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
iii. Motion - Set Public Hearing Date for Zoning Ordinance Amendment

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 on Common Council actions relating to Plan Commission recommendations

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

13. Enforcement Report

14. Next regular meeting date – Tuesday, September 6, 2011

15. Motion to adjourn

Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair

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Monday, July 25, 2011

Agenda: Public Works; Tuesday, July 26, 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, July 26th, 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 June 28th, 2011 regular meeting.
5. Citizen Appearances-
6. Construction Updates-
a. 6th street detention pond project-
b. Main St. Bridge -
7. Site plan reviews-
8. Communications from the City Engineer-
a. Wastewater Treatment and Wind Turbine updates
9. Communications from the Public Works Director-
a. Discussion and possible motion regarding parking at Grove St and Antes Dr.
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.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Agenda: Eager Library Board: July 26, 2011

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees for the City of Evansville will be held on the 26th day of July, 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, July 26, 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 June minutes (attached).

3. July bills (roll call vote).

4. Discussion of personnel policy.

5. Librarian’s Report:

Begin discussing employee and director evaluations.
Discuss upcoming Library programs.
Discuss library trustee handbook (one chapter per meeting).
Discuss 2011 to-date budget.
Discuss 2012 budget, including capital budget.
Discuss concealed-carry implications.
Discuss secretary use of recording for minutes.
Discuss Board meetings using teleconferencing.
Discuss possible “sandwich” sign for programs.
Discuss possible Library evaluation by consultant.

6. Trustee elections.

7. Adjourn.

Next meeting: August 30, 2011.

Agenda: Evansville Committee of the Whole: Monday, July 26, 2011 6:30PM

Common Council

Special Meeting as Committee of the Whole
Monday, July 25, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Creekside Place, 102 Maple Street, Evansville, WI

Agenda

1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of agenda

4. Motion to defer the reading of the minutes of July 12, 2011, regular meeting to the next regular meeting.

5. Citizen appearances

6. What is the purpose of The City of Evansville as an organization? Please be prepared to give your one or two sentence answer.

7. Public Value
a. An Attitude of Improvement and Excellence
b. Professionalism (eg: Police Accreditation, Electric RP3, Certifications)
c. Quality of Life
d. Infrastructure
e. Other

8. Civility and Conduct
a. Staff, Committees, and City Council
b. Public Interaction
c. Other

9. Lean Government
a. Efficiency
b. Cooperation / Collaboration
c. Forward Looking
d. Other

10. Loose Ends
a. Legislative Advocacy / Lobbying
b. Emergency Operations Plan
c. Commitment to Community Funds
d. Library Signature Cards
e. Concealed Carry Law
f. Other


11. Issues on the Horizon
a. Electric Rate Case
b. Staffing / Employment
c. Stalled Residential Developments
d. D&D Property
e. Other

12. How well do we perform from our stakeholders points of view? Residents? Businesses? Employees? Visitors? Others?

13. Motion to adjourn

Sandra J. Decker, Mayor


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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Agenda: Historic Preservation: Wed: July 20,2011

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 20th day of July, 2011, at 6:30 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, July 20, 2011
2nd Floor, Conference Room, City Hall
6:30pm
***First Draft***
1. Call to Order, Char. Rich Modaff
2. Roll Call
3. Motion to waive reading of the June 16, 2011 minutes and approve them as read.
4. Applications – Appearances
a. 1- 5 W. Main Street Farnsworth — Roof & Gutter Improvements
b. 115 N. 2nd Street Krause — Fence
c. 39 W Main Street Eager Free Public Library— Sandwich Board Sign
d. 26 N 1St Street Peckham—Front Porch & Roof
5. Old Business
a. Discussion and Review HP Ordinances − John Decker
6. Administrative
a. Grove Society, John Decker
i. Baker Building Museum
ii. Meeting
b. Management of HPC Documents and Records
c. Landmark & Historic District Discussions
i. Discussion of Additional Historic Districts
ii. Discussion of Historic Landmarks, John Decker
iii. Plaque Program Applications
7. Other Business
a. Correspondences
b. Comments and Concerns.
8. Adjournment
Next Meeting Date: 8/17/2011

RDM Monday, July 11, 2011

Agenda; Economic Development: July 19, 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, July 19, 2011, 5:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St. Evansville, WI

AGENDA

1. Call to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Citizen appearances, other than listed agenda items.

4. Discussion of Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDLG) (See attachment)

5. Discussion and possible motion regarding Market Analysis Survey (See attachment)

6. Discussion and possible motion on Evansville Business Expo (see attachment)

7. Chamber of Commerce report

a. Budget request
8. Economic Development Committee 2012 Budget
a. Timeline
b. Marketing Budget
9. Bridge Update and Downtown Promotion Idea
10. Adjournment.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Agenda; Energy Independence Team: Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Evansville Energy Independence Team

Quarterly Meeting
Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 7:00 a.m.
City Hall, 3rd Floor, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin

AGENDA


1. Call to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the December 10, 2010, and March 15, 2011, meetings and approve them as presented.

4. Update on April 5, 2011, MEUW Legislative Rally.

5. Update on Bird City Wisconsin Award.

6. Report on 2011 Energy Fair.

7. Report on Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association Southern Region meeting in Evansville on May 19, 2011.

8. Report on APPA and MEUW Public Official Awards.

9. Status of EECBG funding.

10. Update on Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade and Wind Turbine.

11. Status of school energy efficiency review.

12. Energy Star Portfolio Manager.

13. Update on public benefits energy efficiency funds disbursement.

14. Information on Clarity software.

15. State budget energy funding, including Focus on Energy.

16. Adjourn.

Tentative Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 7:00 a.m.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Agenda: Evansville Park Board: Monday, July 11, 2011: 6PM

City of Evansville, Wisconsin
Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting
Evansville, City Hall
Monday, July 11th, 2011 – 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 June 13th, 2011 meeting & approve them as printed
4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, but not listed as agenda items
5. Ante’s Cabin & Cannon relocation – John Decker
6. Circus – Steve Verkuilen
7. Tennis Courts – Mindy Brice
8. Swimming at Lake Leota – Kyle Allen
9. Shoreline restoration – update & Ante’s Fund
10. Aquatic Report
11. Chair’s report on items of interest and/or actions of City Committees & Common Council
12. Reports/Updates park projects/maintenance
13. Old Business
14. New Business
15. Motion to Adjourn


Next meeting Monday, August 8th, 2011 - 6:00 pm, City Hall

Agenda: Evansville Common Council, Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 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 June 14, 2011 regular meeting and the July 6, 2011 special meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. MEUW – Scott Meske

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 Resolution #2011-11, Approving Mid-Year Budget Amendments to the 2011 Budget.

(4). Motion to approve Resolution #2011-12, Designating Employer Pick-Up Contributions to Retirement Plans.

(5). Discussion: updating of City personnel policy / employee handbook.

(6). Discussion: 2012 budget calendar.

C. Plan Commission Report
(1). Comprehensive Plan Implementation Report (as updated at the June 1, 2010 Plan Commission meeting) – Informational Update Only.

D. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve the Class “B” Beer/”Class B” Liquor Alcohol Beverage License application for Evansville Lanes LLC, Shawn M. Sweet, Agent, 11 N. Madison St., Evansville, WI 53536 d/b/a Evansville Lanes, 108 E. Main St., Evansville, WI 53536 subject to passing any required follow-up inspections prior to license issuance.

E. Public Works Committee Report

F. Water & Light Committee Report

G. Economic Development Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve Resolution of Cooperation; 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.

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

9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Motion to approve Master Professional Services Agreement with Vierbicher for City Planner.

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First Reading of Ordinance 2011-07, An Ordinance Revising Landscape Regulations. [Recommended by Plan Commission]

B. First Reading of Ordinance 2011-08, Rezoning Lot 1 in Westfield Meadows. [Recommended by Plan Commission]

C. First Reading of Ordinance 2011-09, Rezoning Lots 43 and 50 in Westfield Meadows. [Recommended by Plan Commission]

D. First Reading of Ordinance 2011-10, Stop Sign at Cortland and Orchard View. [Sponsors Jacobson and Hayes]

12. Meeting Reminders:
A. Next meeting: Committee of the Whole, Monday, July 25, 2011.

B. Next meeting: Regular meeting, Tuesday, August 9, 2011.

13. Adjournment

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.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Agenda; Evansville Finance Committee: Thursday: July 7, 2011 7PM

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, July 7, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

Note: 6:30 meeting time

AGENDA
1. Call to order and roll call.

2. Approval of Agenda.

3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the June 9, 2011, meeting and approve as printed.

4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed.

5. Presentation: Financial audit of year ended December 31, 2010.

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

7. Motion to accept the City bills as presented.

8. Unfinished Business:
A. Discussion: impact of state budget on local budget.

B. Discussion: Teamsters 695 grievance arbitration.

C. Discussion: donations and fundraising policy.

9. New Business:
A. Motion to recommend to Common Council adoption of Resolution 2011-11, Approving Mid-Year Budget Amendments to the 2011 Budget.

B. Motion to approve use of $1,000 of Bridge Construction Project for directional signage and maps.

C. Motion to approve position descriptions for Youth Center Director and Youth Center Coordinator.

D. Motion to approve hiring of Youth Center Director and Youth Center Coordinator.

E. Discussion: updating of City personnel policy / employee handbook.

F. Motion to recommend to Common Council adoption of Resolution 2011-12, Designating Employer Pick-Up Contributions to Retirement Plans.

G. Discussion: 2012 budget.

10. Adjournment.

Mason Braunschweig, Chair

Requests for persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the City 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.