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Friday, October 26, 2012

Agenda; Library Board: Oct 30, 2012

NOTICE A regular meeting of the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees for the City of Evansville will be held on the 30th day of October, 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, October 30, 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 September meeting minutes. Open session minutes from 9/25 (attached). 3. October bills (roll call vote). 4. Librarian’s Report Budget update & Circulation statistics Programming update Library WishList Extermination/Pest control Items left at Library 6. Old Business Fidelity Account -Dividend Use 7. New Business: City Liaison’s Report Treasurer’s Report Gift Policy No Build Easement Gifts/Donations Assistant Director/Librarian Position 7. Adjourn. Next meeting: November 27, 2012.

Agenda: Tourism: October 30, 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, October 30, 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 August 7, 2012, and approve them as printed. 5. Citizen appearances. 6. Marketing/promotional opportunities • I-30/I-94 / Beloit / Janesville collaboration • Walking Tour handbook • Discover Wisconsin brochure • QR code / Historic District 7. Retail Market Analysis Subcommittee 8. Review of 1st year (September 2011-September 2012) 9. Tourism activities review a. Customer service report from Oct. 3 b. Tourism Department 2013 activities sent prior to Oct. 19 deadline c. Prettiest Paint Places update d. September 28 bus tour update e. 14 South Artists Tour update f. State Fair winner update g. Health fair recap and next year’s date h. Oktoberfest recap and next year’s date i. Ice Age trail update j. Historical plaque update, including other potential historical markers k. Geocaching potential l. Rally Round the Flag update m. Railroad 150th anniversary in Evansville 2013 n. Evansville 150th anniversary 2016 10. New Business 11. Next meeting TBD 12. Motion to adjourn.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Agenda: Water and Light: Wed, Oct 24, 2012

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Water & Light Committee for the City of Evansville will be held at the time and place listed below. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance. Water & Light Committee Meeting Regular Meeting Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Water & Light Shop, 15 Old Highway 92, Evansville, Wisconsin 5:30 p.m. AGENDA 1. Roll call. 2. Motion to approve Agenda as printed. 3. Motion to waive the reading and approve September 26, 2012, Water & Light minutes as printed. 4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items 5. Customer concerns. Discussion and possible motions for billing adjustments. a. Scott Vale 6. Committee Reports a. Report from WPPI Orientation b. Report from MEUW Regional Dinner 7. Superintendent Report. a. Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) progress 8. WPPI Report. a. Written Report b. Discussion of new Shared Savings project 9. Old Business. 10. New Business. a. Change-Plan Communication b. Discussion and possible motion related to Energy Fair funding c. Discussion of 2012 Commitment to Community Fund 11. Upcoming meeting dates. Next meeting November 21 at 5:30 12. Motion to adjourn. Jim Brooks Committee Chairperson

Monday, October 15, 2012

Agenda; Historic Pres: Wed October 17, 2012

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 17th day of October, 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, October 17, 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 August 15, 2012 minutes and approve them as read. 4. Motion to waive the reading of the September 19, 2012 minutes and approve them as read. 5. Applications – Appearances a. 102 E Main Street Berg — office windows. b. 132 W Liberty Street Schultz — Shingle, Siding/Hail Damage. 6. Old Business a. Others 7. 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 8. Other Business a. Correspondences, Comments and Concerns. b. Others 9. Adjournment Next Meeting Dates: 11/21/2012 RDM Monday, September 20, 2012

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Agenda: Park Board: Mon October 8, 2012

City of Evansville, Wisconsin Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting Evansville, City Hall Monday, October 8th, 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 Sept 10th, 2012 minutes & approve them as printed 4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, not listed agenda items 5. Lakeshore Restoration 6. West Side Park, bathroom & shelter Update 7. Aquatic Report a. Discussion on future needs relating to budget b. Update on pool leak/repair 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 a. discussion on landscaping @ Baker Bldg/Antes Cabin area 13. Motion to adjourn Next meeting Monday, November 12th 2012 - 6:00 pm, City Hall

Friday, October 5, 2012

Agenda: Common Council: Tues, Oct 9,2012

Common Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 9, 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 September 11, 2012, regular meeting and the September 15 and September 26 special meetings and to approve them as presented. 5. Civility reminder. 6. Citizen appearances A. Public Hearing: Class A Liquor License Quota. (1). Staff report. (2). Initial discussion by Council for clarification. (3). Public hearing. (4). Final discussion by Council. (5). Second Reading and motion to adopt Ordinance 2012-11, Amending Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Class A Liquor License Quota. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Manring]. 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). Community Development Director position description. (3). US Cellular Contract. a. Motion to approve Cellular Service Agreement with US Cellular through October 2014. b. Motion to approve Partner Employee Discount Program with US Cellular. (4). Motion to approve Business Banking Agreement with Union Bank & Trust Company. 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 A. Second Reading and motion to adopt Ordinance 2012-10, Amending Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Appointed Officials. [Sponsors Brooks and Braunschweig]. B. Second Reading and motion to adopt Ordinance 2012-12, Amending Chapter 122 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Parking Restrictions for Camping Trailers, Recreational Vehicles, Trailers, and Certain Other Vehicles on Public Streets. [Sponsors Jacobson and Fuchs]. 9. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor A. Comments on 2012 Annual Conference Proposed Resolutions. B. Attendance at WPPI Executive Breakfast at League Conference. 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. B. Motion to approve Assessment Agreement with Associated Appraisal Consultants (three year contract renewal). C. Motion to approve Revaluation Agreement with Associated Appraisal Consultants (commercial properties). D. Discussion and possible motion regarding US Cellular antenna equipment at water tower. 11. New Business 12. Introduction of New Ordinances A. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-13, Adopting 2013 Operating and Capital Budgets and Setting Tax Levies. B. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-14, Amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code Relative to Handicapped Parking Requirements and Parking for Combined Uses. [Recommended by Plan Commission]. C. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-15, Amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code Relative to Definitions for Zoning. [Recommended by Plan Commission]. D. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-16, Amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code Relative to the Requirements for All Uses in the LL-R12, LL-R15, R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts. [Recommended by Plan Commission]. 13. Meeting Reminder: A. Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting: Tuesday, November 13, 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.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Agenda; Public Safety: Wed Oct 3, 2012

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 3rd day of October, 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, October 3, 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 September 5, 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. Elizabeth Brittan 2. John W Walczak 3. Shanna L Wehri 4. Rosemary Ann Lockman b. Discussion and possible motion regarding Knox Box. c. Discussion and possible motion regarding rates for EMS charges. d. Discussion regarding pedestrian traffic on roadways. e. 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.

Agenda: Finance: Thursday, October 4, 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, October 4, 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 September 6, 2012, regular meeting and to 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 motions: Administration Office. 1) Position Description: City Administrator / Finance Director. 2) Position Description: Community Development Director. B. US Cellular Contract. 1) Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Cellular Service Agreement with US Cellular through October 2014. 2) Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Partner Employee Discount Program with US Cellular. C. Motion to recommend proposed budget to Common Council: Ordinance 2012-13, Adopting 2013 Operating and Capital Budgets and Setting Tax Levies. 7. New Business: A. Motion to approve hiring Limited Term Employee (LTE) through Dec 31, 2012. B. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Business Banking Agreement with Union Bank & Trust Company. C. Discussion and possible motions: Assessor and Property Revaluation. 1) Five-year Assessment Agreement with Associated Appraisal Consultants. 2) Revaluation Agreement with Associated Appraisal Consultants. 3) Budget Amendment for property revaluation. 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.