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Monday, July 30, 2012

Agenda : Public Safety: Wed August 1, 2012

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 1st day of August, 2012 at 6:30 p.m., at Common Council Chambers, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance. Public Safety Committee Wednesday, August 1, 2012 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Common Council Chambers 31 South Madison Street AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Motion to approve the July 2, 2012 meeting minutes as printed 5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed 6. Old Business- 7. New Business a. Motion to approve the Operator’s License application(s) for: 1. Heather L Ace 2. Tracy W Healey 3. Katie L Fugate 4. Tyler J Frame 5. Jennifer R Potts b. Discussion regarding Knox Boxes c. Discussion regarding Animal Complaints on Almeron Street d. Discussion and possible motion related to RV camper parking on city streets. e. Discussion on disputing of EMS Billings. f. Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council approval of the Contract with the Town of Madison g. Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council approval of the Mutual Aid Contract h. Discussion of the capital and operating budgets 8. Evansville Police Report 9. Evansville Medical Service Report 10. Motion to adjourn Barbara Jacobson, Chairperson 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.

Friday, July 27, 2012

Agenda: Evansville Eager Lib Board of Trustees, July 31, 2012

NOTICE A regular meeting of the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees for the City of Evansville will be held on the 31st day of July, 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 31, 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 the library at 608/882-2260. 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of all June meeting minutes (attached). 3. July bills (roll call vote). 4. Librarian’s Report Budget update & Circulation statistics Summer Reading/Programming update Pest Control, Collecting Excessive Fines, & Maintenance of Bench 5. Old Business Time frame for hiring new director Lock for personnel files 6. New Business: Library Board representative to attend August city council meeting Slate for officers for next 2 years (July 2012-June 2014) -President (Susan Kruser), Vice President (Eloise Eager), Treasurer (Gwen Clendenning), Secretary (Vicki Lecy-Luebke), City Liason (Wally Shannon) Treasurer’s Report -Fidelity Account Thank You Cards No Build Easement Student Worker Position 7. Adjourn. Next meeting: August 28, 2012.

Monday, July 23, 2012

Agenda: Public Works: Tues, July 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, July 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 June 26th, 2012 regular meeting- 5. Citizen Appearances- Maryann Zelmanski, 129 Walker Street 6. New Business- . a. Discussion and possible motion of an approved 25 mile per hour speed limit sign at the intersection of Water Street & Windsor Lane 7. Old Business- 8. Construction Updates- 9. Site plan reviews- 10. Communications from the City Engineer- a. Presentation and possible motion to approve reconciled project list with W&L utilities and DPW sewer utilities b. Update on Main Street Rail Project c. Discussion and possible motion in regards to sludge hauling quotes for the next five years 11. Communications from the Public Works Director- a. Monthly Department Update- b. Preliminary 2013 budget discussion 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, July 17, 2012

Agenda; Historic Pres: Wed, July 18, 2012

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 18th day of July, 2012, 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 18, 2012 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 20, 2012 minutes and approve them as read. 4. Applications – Appearances a. 132 W Main Street Dietrich — Porch/Decking b. Others 5. Old Business a. Others 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, Comments and Concerns. b. Others 8. Adjournment Next Meeting Dates: 08/15/2012 RDM Monday, July 17, 2012

Monday, July 16, 2012

Agenda; Tourism: Div of Econ Development: July 17, 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, July 17, 2012, 6:00 PM Creekside Place, 102 Maple St., Evansville, WI AGENDA 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Motion to approve agenda. 4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from June 5, 2012, and approve them as printed. 5. Citizen appearances. 6. 2012 and 2013 tourism budget 7. Advertising opportunities a. WEKZ b. Gatehouse Media 8. Bridge Historical Plaque application and update 9. JEM Grant 10. Discover Wisconsin a. State Fair banner & booth update b. Website banner advertising update c. Discover Wisconsin Brochures 11. Tourism activities a. Plein Air contest update b. Fourth of July update c. Inside Out Days update d. 14 South Artists Tour e. Oktoberfest update update f. Barn quilt brochure distribution 12. Next meeting Tuesday, August 7, 2012. 13. Motion to adjourn.

Friday, July 6, 2012

Common Council: Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Common Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 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 June 12, 2012, regular meeting and to approve them as presented. 5. Citizen appearances A. Beth Schmidt, candidate for 45th Assembly District. 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). Discussion: Financial audit of year ended December 31, 2011. (3). 2013 Budget: pick a September date for department presentations. C. Plan Commission Report (1). Motion to approve Letter of Map Revision (FEMA case no. 12-05-1647P). (2). Second Reading and motion to adopt Ordinance 2011-15, Revision of Flood Insurance Rate Map. [applicant initiated; no sponsors necessary]. D. Public Safety Committee Report (1). Motion to approve an amendment to the Class “B” Beer/“Class B” Liquor License for 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 to include festivities for a Graduation Class Party with Live Band on July 28th and the Chamber of Commerce Inside/Outside Days with DJ from noon to 5 p.m. and Live Band from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on August 4th contingent upon passing inspections and paying any required fees. (2). Motion to approve the Alcohol Beverage License Application for a Class “B” Beer License for J S R Evansville LLC, Rajeshkumar M. Patel, Agent, 715 Brown School Drive, Evansville WI 53566, d/b/a Cobblestone Inn & Suites, 715 Brown School Road, Evansville WI 53536 contingent upon passing inspections and paying any required fees. (3). Discussion regarding possible ordinance to limit number of dogs. 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. Energy Independence Team Report N. Library Board/Liaison Report O. Board of Appeals Report 7. Unfinished Business A. Second Reading and motion to adopt Ordinance 2012-09, Amending Chapter 22 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Weights and Measures Regulations. [sponsors Braunschweig and Manring]. 8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor A. Committee of the Whole: how about Saturday morning, September 8 or 15. 9. Communications from the City Administrator 10. New Business 11. Introduction of New Ordinances 12. Meeting Reminder: A. Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, August 14, 6:30 pm, City Hall. 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. tu