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Saturday, September 29, 2012

Agenda: Planning Commission Meets Monday, Oct 1, 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, October 1, 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: Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from September 4, 2012 regular meeting and approve them as printed. 5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed 6. New Business a. Public Hearing concerning a proposed amendment to section 130-1302 of the zoning code concerning parking. i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Public Hearing iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iv. Motion b. Public Hearing concerning a proposed amendment to section 130-6 of the zoning code concerning definitions. i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Public Hearing iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iv. Motion c. Public Hearing concerning proposed amendments to sections 130-944 (requirements for all uses LL-R12), 130-964 (requirements for all uses LL-R15), 130-984 (requirements for all uses R-1), 130-1004 (requirements for all uses R-2), and 130-1024 (requirements for all uses R-3). i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Public Hearing iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iv. Motion d. Discuss potential ordinance edits concerning agricultural zoning districts (Chapter 130, Article V, Divisions 2, 3, and 4) and annexation regulations (Sections 130-172, 130-173, 130-674, and Chapter 16). i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iii. Motion to Set Public Hearing 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 a. Discussion: proposed Community Development Director position. 11. Report on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters 12. Enforcement Report 13. Next Plan Commission meeting date – Monday, November 5, 2012. 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.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Agenda: Public Works: Tues 9/25/2012

Public Works Committee Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 25th, 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 August 28th, 2012 regular meeting 5. Citizen Appearances- 6. New Business- 7. Old Business- a. Thompson property offer: 8. Construction Updates- None 9. Site plan reviews- None 10. Communications from the City Engineer- a. Discussion in regards to map improvements. b. Update on Main St rail project – 11. Communications from the Public Works Director- a. Monthly Department Update- Trees, brush and street patching. b. DOT Madison St. billing and crack filling. 12. Parks and Recreation Report- 13. Motion to adjourn meeting. Mason Braunschweig, Chair Public Works Committee Please turn off all cell phones and electronic devices before meeting commences. If you have any special accessibility issues please contact Evansville City Hall at 608-882-2266 prior to the scheduled meeting. Thank you.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Agenda: Committee of the Whole: Sat, Sept 15, 2012

Common Council Special Meeting as Committee of the Whole Saturday, September 15, 2012, 8:00 a.m. Masonic Lodge, 104 West Main 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 September 11, 2012, regular meeting to the next regular meeting. 5. Citizen appearances a. Motion to approve Agreement with Oak Grove Church for Use and Occupancy of 209 South First Street. 6. Basics (5 minutes) a. Practical Matters: restrooms, timekeeper, break, etc. b. A-ha Sheet c. Civility Reminder 7. Parking Lot (5 minutes) a. Review 4/21/2012 and 5/17/2012 parking lots b. Parking Lot for today’s items 8. More Than a Wish List: goals of today’s meeting (5 minutes, plus opening round) a. Opening Round (limit to 60 seconds each, 20 minutes total) b. Clearer definition/identification of “Top Notch Service” c. Identify near-term opportunities d. Identify imminent threats e. Next steps – specific action items 9. The Foreseeable Future: What do we expect in the relatively near term (1-10 years)? How might it impact city services? How do we capitalize on opportunities? How do we overcome or mitigate difficulties? (5-15 minutes each, 90 minutes total). a. Change b. Top-Notch Service c. Population Growth d. Resident Expectations e. Acts 10 and 32 f. Tight Budgets g. Intergovernmental h. Technology i. Succession Planning 10. Beyond the Horizon: If we were to design city services anew today, what would they look like? What steps do we take so they might be achieved in 20-50 years? (20 minutes). 11. Next Steps: What factors are important to understand in implementing Top-Notch Service? Are we prepared to meet the challenges ahead? How do we measure and know/demonstrate our progress and success? (40 minutes) a. Definition: Top-Notch Service. b. SWOT Analysis. c. Action Items. 12. Check-Out (15 minutes) a. The Parking Lot b. A-ha Sheets: any insights to share c. Closing Round (30 seconds each, 10 minutes total). 13. Motion to 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. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. ---Aristotle

Friday, September 7, 2012

Agenda; Common Council: September 11, 2012

Common Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 11, 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 August 14, 2012, regular meeting and to approve them as presented. 5. Civility reminder. 6. Citizen appearances A. Edgerton Outreach. B. John Bairl, Oak Grove Church. 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). Financial Policies: a. Motion to approve Fund Balance Policy. b. Motion to approve Post-Issuance Compliance Policy for Tax-Exempt and Tax-Advantaged Obligations. c. Motion to approve Investment Policy. d. Motion to approve Debt Management Policy. (3). Discussion: Administration Office. a. City Administrator/Finance Director draft position description b. Community Development Director draft position description D. Plan Commission Report E. Public Safety Committee Report F. Public Works Committee Report G. Water & Light Committee Report 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. League of Wisconsin Municipalities Chief Executives Workshop. B. League of Wisconsin Municipalities Annual Conference October 17th – 19th. Early Bird registration due by September 18th. C. League of Wisconsin Municipalities draft Legislative Agenda. D. League of Wisconsin Municipalities Lobbying Corps. 10. Communications from the City Administrator A. Motion to approve Resolution 2012-15, Designating Authorized Parties to Sign for Transactions Involving City Bank Accounts and Investments. 11. New Business 12. Introduction of New Ordinances A. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-10, Amending Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Appointed Officials. [Sponsors Brooks and Braunschweig]. B. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-11, Amending Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Class A Liquor License Quota. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Manring]. C. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-12, Amending Chapter 122 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Parking Vehicles, Boats, and Trailers on Public Streets. [Sponsors Jacobson and Fuchs]. 13. Meeting Reminder: A. Committee of the Whole: Saturday, September 15, 8:00 am, Masonic Lodge. B. Budget Presentations: Wednesday, September 26, 6:00 pm, Creekside Place. C. Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, October 9, 6:30 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.

Agenda: Park Board: Mon. Sept 10, 2012

City of Evansville, Wisconsin Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting Evansville, City Hall Monday, Septmber 10 th, 2012 – 6:00pm AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Motion to approve Agenda as printed 3. Motion to waive the reading of the July 9th, 2012 minutes & approve them as printed 4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, not listed agenda items a. Discussion and possible motion on Peace Park Project b. Discussion and possible motion on disc golf c. Nick Covert: Discussion and possible motion on trapping of muskrats this fall 5. Lakeshore Restoration 6. West Side Park, bathroom & shelter Update 7. Aquatic Report a. Discussion on future needs relating to budget 9. Chair's report from other Committees/Common Council a. Discussion on 2013 Budget 10. Reports/Updates on projects or Maintenance 11. Old Business 12. New Business 13. Motion to adjourn Next meeting Monday, October 8th, 2012 - 6:00 pm, City Hall

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Finance Committee: Thurs Sept 6, 2012: Agenda

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, September 6, 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 August 9, 2012, regular meeting and the August 13, 2012, special 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: Personnel Policy. B. Fiscal Policies: 1) Motion to recommend to Common Council adoption of Fund Balance Policy. 2) Motion to recommend to Common Council adoption of Post-Issuance Compliance Policy for Tax-Exempt and Tax-Advantaged Obligations. 3) Motion to recommend to Common Council adoption of Investment Policy. 4) Motion to recommend to Common Council adoption of Debt Management Policy. C. Discussion and possible motions: Administration Office. 1) Position Description: City Administrator / Finance Director. 2) Position Description: Community Development Director. 3) Reorganization of office responsibilities and duties. 7. New Business: A. Motion to recommend to Common Council Resolution 2012-15, Designating Authorized Parties to Sign for Transaction Involving City Bank Accounts and Investments. 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.

Plan Commission: Sept 4, 2012: Agenda

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, September 4, 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 July 2, 2012 regular meeting and approve them as printed 5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed 6. New Business a. Review, Discuss, and Consider Setting a Public Hearing Date for Ordinance Edits to Sections 130-6 (definitions), 130-674 (annexation), 130-944 (requirements for all uses LL-R12), 130-964 (requirements for all uses LL-R15), 130-984 (requirements for all uses R-1), 130-1004 (requirements for all uses R-2), 130-1024 (requirements for all uses R-3), 130-1302 (parking requirements, specifically (f)handicapped parking), and Chapter 16 (annexation). i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iii. Motion to Set Public Hearing 7. Report on other permitting activity by City Planner 8. Report on the Unified Land Development Code Committee – Progress on Updates to the Sign Code 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. Next Plan Commission meeting date – Monday, October 1, 2012. 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.