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Monday, April 30, 2012

Revised Agenda: Tourism: Tuesday, May 1, 2012

NOTICE A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee Subcommittee on Tourism 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 Subcommittee on Tourism Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 6:00 PM Creekside Place, 102 Maple St., Evansville, WI REVISED AGENDA 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Motion to approve agenda. 4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from February 29, 2012, and March 21, 2012, and approve them as printed. 5. Citizen appearances. 6. Review final promotional efforts for Civil War event. 7. Advertising 8. Set next meeting date. 9. Motion to adjourn.

Friday, April 27, 2012

Agenda: Plan Commission: Monday, April 30, 2012

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, April 30, 2012, 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 April 2, 2012 regular meeting and approve them as printed 5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed 6. New Business a. Public Hearing concerning a conditional use permit request for a duplex at 249 East Main Street. i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Public Hearing iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iv. Motion b. Public Hearing concerning a conditional use permit request for a vehicle repair and maintenance facility at 369 Union Street; site plan review for 369 Union Street. i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Public Hearing iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iv. Motion c. Public Hearing concerning a conditional use permit request for indoor commercial entertainment (dance studio) at 16 South Madison Street. i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Public Hearing iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iv. Motion d. Extraterritorial Land Division Application, parcel 6-20-252 (17226 W. County Hwy. C) in the Town of Union i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Applicant Comments iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iv. Motion 7. Old Business a. Discussion - Plan Commission Handbook. b. Discussion and direction to staff - Possible future edits to the zoning code. 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 Plan Commission meeting date – Monday, June 4th. 15. Motion to adjourn Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair 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.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Agenda: Library Board; Tuesday, April 24, 2012

NOTICE A regular meeting of the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees for the City of Evansville will be held on the 24th day of April, 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, April 24th, 2012 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 March meeting minutes (attached). 3. April bills (roll call vote). 4. Librarian’s Report: Discuss 2012 budget, materials acquisition. Discuss CDs, savings/signature cards. Discuss replacement for Assistant Director. Discuss planning committee. Discuss plein air event. Discuss changes to YA area. Discuss newsletter. 5. Closed session: Upon proper motion and approval vote, the Library Board will convene into closed session pursuant to the following statutory exemption, Section 19.85 (1)c. Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body had jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. 6. Adjourn. Next meeting: May 29th, 2012.

Agenda: Public Works; April 24, 2012

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 24, 2012 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 March 27, 2012 regular meeting. 5. Citizen Appearances- 6. New Business- discussion and possible motion regarding Community Garden 7. Old Business- 8. Construction Updates- 9. Site plan reviews- 10. Communications from the City Engineer- a. Discussion and possible motion in regards to Main Street Rail Project. b. Discussion about WIMS software. c. General discussion regarding Engineer transition. 11. Communications from the Public Works Director- a. Monthly Department Update 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, April 6, 2012

Agenda: Common Council: Tuesday, April 10.2012

Common Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 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 7, 2012, regular meeting and to approve them as presented. 5. Citizen appearances 6. Reports of Committees A. Youth Center Advisory Board Report B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report (1). Motion to accept the City and Water & Light bills as presented. (2). Motion to approve Donations and Fundraising Policy. (3). Motion to approve a transition in the stewardship of the Eager Free Public Library gift funds from the City to the Library Board. (4). Motion to approve Resolution 2012-05, Resolution Providing for the Sale of Approximately $460,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds. (5). Motion to approve non-represented employee contracts. C. Plan Commission Report D. Public Safety Committee Report E. Public Works Committee Report F. Water & Light Committee Report (1). Contingent on completed application and satisfactory credit check, motion to approve Shared Savings Funding Agreement with WPPI Energy and Shared Savings Agreement with Baker Manufacturing for a $48,000 loan under the shared savings program. 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. Mayoral Proclamation: Recognizing Arbor Day 2012. B. Motion to approve Resolution 2012-06, In Support of International Migratory Bird Day 2012. 9. Communications from the City Administrator A. Discussion: Personnel Policy. B. Motion to meet in closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) to discuss negotiations with Union Pacific for reconstruction of the rail crossing on East Main Street. C. In open session, motion to direct City Administrator to negotiate with Union Pacific for reconstruction of the rail crossing on East Main Street. 10. New Business 11. Introduction of New Ordinances A. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-05, Amending Chapter 122 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Emergency Vehicle Parking. [sponsors Hayes and Jacobson]. B. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-06, Amending Chapter 82 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Weapons. [sponsors Hayes and Jacobson]. C. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-07, Amending Chapter 22 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Soda Water Beverage and Nonintoxicating Liquor Licenses. [sponsors Jacobson and Hayes]. D. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-08, Amending Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer Funds. [sponsors Braunschweig and Brooks]. 12. Meeting Reminder: A. Reorganization meeting: Tuesday, April 17. B. Committee of the Whole meeting: Saturday, April 21, 8:30 – 11:30 am, Creekside Place. C. Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 8. 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, April 4, 2012

Agenda: Finance: Thursday, April 5, 2012

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 5, 2012, 6:00 p.m. City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI Note: 6:00 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 March 5, 2012, regular meeting and approve as printed. 4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed. 5. Motion to accept the City and W&L bills as presented. 6. Unfinished Business: A. Discussion and possible motion regarding library funds. B. Motion to recommend to Common Council adoption of Donations and Fundraising Policy. C. Discussion: Personnel Policy. 7. New Business: A. Discussion and possible motion regarding debt restructuring. B. Discussion and possible motion regarding rail crossing on East Main Street. C. Non-represented employee contracts. (1) Committee may meet in closed session: possible motion to meet in closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to discuss non-represented employee performance evaluations, contracts and wages. (2) In open session, discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council approval of non-represented employee contracts. 8. 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.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Agenda: Planning Commission; Monday, April 2, 2012

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, April 2, 2012, 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 February 6, 2012 regular meeting and approve them as printed 5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed 6. New Business a. Public Hearing concerning a conditional use permit request for a vehicle repair and maintenance facility at 119 East Main Street. i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Public Hearing iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iv. Motion b. Plan Commission discussion and direction to staff regarding possible future edits to the zoning code. 7. Report on other permitting activity by City Planner 8. Report on the Unified Land Development Code Committee 9. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission 10. Report on Common Council actions relating to Plan Commission recommendations 11. Report on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters 12. Enforcement Report 13. Discuss next Plan Commission meeting date – Monday, April 30th or Tuesday May 1st . 14. Motion to adjourn Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair 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.