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Monday, August 27, 2012

Agenda: Public Works: Tuesday, Aug 28, 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, August 28, 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 July 24th, 2012 regular meeting- 5. Citizen Appearances- 6. New Business- . 7. Old Business- 8. Construction Updates- 9. Site plan reviews- 10. Communications from the City Engineer- a. Monthly Report- 11. Communications from the Public Works Director- a. Monthly Department Update- b. 2013 department budget presentation 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, August 10, 2012

Agenda: Common Council: August 14, 2012

Common Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 14, 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 July 10, 2012, regular meeting and to approve them as presented. 5. Civility reminder. 6. Citizen appearances A. Xandra Kashkashian B. John Morning and business representatives. 7. Reports of Committees A. Library Board Report B. Youth Center Advisory Board Report C. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report (1). Motion to accept the City and Water & Light bills as presented. (2). Fiscal Overview. (3). Motion to approve Resolution 2012-13, Amendments to the 2012 Budget. (4). Motion to approve Resolution 2012-14, In Support of the Preservation of Tax-Exempt Financing. D. Plan Commission Report E. Public Safety Committee Report (1). Motion to approve Contract with the Town of Madison (Advanced Life Support Agreement) (2). Motion to approve Mutual Aid Contract F. Public Works Committee Report (1). Motion to approve five-year agreement (fall 2012-fall 2017) with Bytec Resource Management for sludge hauling. (2). Update: Office of the Commissioner of Railroads public hearing on Sept 6. G. Water & Light Committee Report (1). Motion to approve Mutual Aid Agreement with American Public Power Assoc. H. Economic Development Committee Report I. Redevelopment Authority Report J. Parks and Recreation Board Report K. Historic Preservation Commission Report L. Fire District Report M. Police Commission Report N. Energy Independence Team Report O. Board of Appeals Report 8. Unfinished Business 9. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor A. Mayoral Proclamation In Recognition of Evansville Veterans’ Participation in the Badger Honor Flight Program. B. Motion to waive the seven-day notice on citizen appointments. C. Motion to approve mayoral appointment of Brandon Rutz for an unexpired term ending in April 2013 to the Economic Development Committee. D. Participation on Panel Discussion on Mayor / Council Relations at League of Wisconsin Municipalities Chief Executives Workshop. E. League of Wisconsin Municipalities Annual Conference October 17th – 19th. Early Bird registration due by September 18th. 10. Communications from the City Administrator A. Discussion and possible motion about animal boarding ordinance. 11. New Business 12. Introduction of New Ordinances 13. Meeting Reminder: A. Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, September 11, 6:30 pm, City Hall. B. Committee of the Whole: Saturday, September 15, 8:00 am, location to be determined. C. Budget Presentations: Wednesday, September 26, 6:00 pm, City Hall. 14. 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, August 8, 2012

Agenda: Finance: Thurs: August 9, 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, August 9, 2012, 5:30 p.m. City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI AGENDA 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Approval of Agenda. 3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the July 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: 2013 Budget. 1) Fiscal Overview. 2) Finance Department Budget. 3) Attorney request to increase rates. 4) City-wide Operating and Capital Budgets. B. Discussion: Personnel Policy. 7. New Business: A. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2012-13, Amendments to the 2012 Budget. B. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2012-14, In Support of the Preservation of Tax-Exempt Financing. C. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Cellular Service Agreement with US Cellular through August 2014. D. Discussion: Fiscal Policies: 1) Fund Balance Policy. 2) Post-Issuance Compliance Policy for Tax-Exempt and Tax-Advantaged Obligations. 3) Investment Policy. 4) Debt Management Policy. E. Finance and Labor Relations Committee reference book. 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.

Monday, August 6, 2012

Agenda: Econ Development: Tues, Aug 7, 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, August 7, 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 July 17, 2012, and approve them as printed. 5. Citizen appearances. 6. Customer Service Program information presented by Patrick Reinsma, Regional Tourism Specialist 7. 2012 and 2013 tourism budget 8. Bridge Historical Plaque update 9. JEM Grant update (Civil War) 10. Discover Wisconsin update a. State Fair update b. Discover Wisconsin brochure update 11. Tourism activities a. County Fair update b. Inside Out Days update c. Prettiest Paint Places update d. September bus tour e. 14 South Artists Tour f. Oktoberfest update g. World Dairy Expo Oct. 2-6 inquiry 12. Next meeting Tuesday, September 4, 2012. 13. Motion to adjourn.