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Friday, November 30, 2012

Agenda: Evansville Plan Commission: Monday, Dec 3, 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, December 3, 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 November 5, 2012 regular meeting and approve them as printed. 5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed. 6. New Business a. Site Plan Review for Delong Company addition, 340 Union Street (parcel 6-27-866). i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iii. Motion b. Preapplication concept discussion, 170 South Union Street (parcel 6-27-676.1, owned by – Roger Berg) – potential Planned Unit Development District (PUD) Rezoning Request. i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Discussion from potential applicant iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments c. Symdon Chevrolet site plan, 351-369 Union Street (parcels 6-27-835, 6-27-836, 6-27-837 combined). i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iii. Possible motion d. Update on Community Development Director hiring process; discussion of option for Vierbicher month-to-month contract in interim. 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 and set next Plan Commission meeting date – please bring your calendar. 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, November 27, 2012

Agenda: Water and Light: November 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, November 28, 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 October 24, 2012, Water & Light minutes as printed. 4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items 5. Customer concerns. Discussion and possible motions for billing adjustments. 6. Committee Reports a. Report from PCLC Meeting 7. Superintendent Report. a. Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) progress 8. WPPI Report. a. Written Report b. Discussion of Baker Shared Savings project 9. Old Business. a. Discussion and possible motion related to Energy Fair funding b. Discussion of 2012 Commitment to Community Fund 10. New Business. a. Discussion of revised Utility Bill b. Performance reviews 11. Discussion of possible upcoming meeting dates. Next meeting December 26 at 5:30 12. Motion to adjourn. Jim Brooks Committee Chairperson

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Agenda: Historic Pres: Wed, Nov 21, 2012

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 20th day of November, 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, November 20, 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 the reading of the October 17, 2012 minutes and approve them as read. 4. Applications – Appearances a. Other 5. Old Business a. Revisions of HPC Ordinance. b. Procedures for HPC c. Clarifications on payments. 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: 12/19/2012 RDM Monday, November 19, 2012

Agenda: Library Board: Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012

NOTICE A regular meeting of the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees for the City of Evansville will be held on the 27th day of November, 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, November 27, 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 October meeting minutes. Open session minutes from 10/30 (attached). 3. November bills (roll call vote). 4. Librarian’s Report Budget update & Circulation statistics Programming update Library WishList Building Maintenance -Fireplace Computers -New ones to replace old and slow ones -New FlexNet Agreement with StarTech Elevator Testing 5. Old Business Fidelity Account -Dividend Use Gift Policy 6. New Business: City Liaison’s Report Treasurer’s Report No Build Easement Gifts/Donations Assistant Director/Health Insurance Coverage Strategic Planning 7. Adjourn. Next meeting: December 18, 2012.

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Agenda: Econ Development: Nov 19,2012

NOTICE A regular meeting of the Economic Development 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 may be in attendance. Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices during meeting. City of Evansville Economic Development Committee Monday, November 19, 2012, 6:00 PM City Hall, 31 S. Madison 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 of the September 17, 2012 and October 15 regular meetings and approve them as printed. 5. Citizen appearances, other than listed agenda items. a. Southern Wisconsin Ag Group presentation 6. Chamber report. a. Chamber website review 7. Tourism subcommittee report (Sue) a. 2012 Accomplishments 8. Update on City Budget a. Rail Study Discussion b. Community Development Director Process 9. Retail Market Analysis Study Update a. City-edge Sign Discussion and possible team formed 10. New Business 11. Meeting Reminder: Next regular meeting December 17, 2012, 6:00 pm a. Summit Action Plans—Setting Priorities 12. Motion to adjourn --Jim Brooks, Chairman

Friday, November 9, 2012

Agenda; Common Council: Nov 2012

Common Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 13, 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 October 9, 2012, regular meeting and to approve them as presented. 5. Civility reminder. 6. Citizen appearances A. Public Hearing: 2013 Operating Budget. (1). Staff report. (2). Initial discussion by Council for clarification. (3). Public hearing. (4). Final discussion by Council. (Any changes to the budget must be included in the motion. Changes to the levy will affect the tax rate and that rate will be recalculated by the Finance Department) (5). Second reading and motion to approve Ordinance 2012-13, Adopting 2013 Operating and Capital Budgets and Setting Tax Levies. 7. Reports of Committees A. Library Board Report B. Youth Center Advisory Board Report (1). Motion to allow Boy Scouts to hold an overnight event at 209 S. First St. (Youth Center) in January 2013 with a $100 security deposit. C. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report (1). Motion to accept the City and Water & Light bills as presented. (2). Discussion: Administration Office. a. Draft: City Administrator / Finance Director position description. b. Draft: Changes to City Code. c. Draft: organization chart update. d. Community Development Director hiring process. (3). Motion to approve Resolution 2012-18, Approving Amendments to 2012 Budget. (4). Motion to approve Addendum #1, Electronic Data Compliance, to Agreement for Maintenance Assessment Services with Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. D. Plan Commission Report E. Public Safety Committee Report (1). Motion to approve Purchase of Services Agreement with Rock County Humane Society for 2013. (2). Motion to approve the Original Alcohol Beverage License Application for a Class “A” Beer/“Class A” Liquor License for Susan L. Nettum, 118 Teddy Street, Brooklyn, Wisconsin 53521, dba The Artful Gourmet, 16 West Main Street, Evansville, Wisconsin 53536. F. Public Works Committee Report G. Water & Light Committee Report (1). Motion to approve Resolution 2012-16, In Support of the Preservation of Municipal Utility PILOTs. (2). Fact Sheet: Advanced Metering. H. Economic Development Committee Report (1). Tourism Advisory Committee Update. (2). Ice Age Trail Update 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. Motion to remove from the table 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]. (1). 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]. B. Second Reading and motion to adopt 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. Second Reading and motion to adopt Ordinance 2012-15, Amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code Relative to Definitions for Zoning. [Recommended by Plan Commission]. D. Second Reading and motion to adopt 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]. E. Second Reading and motion to adopt Ordinance 2012-17, Relating to Hosting Gatherings Involving Underage Possession and Consumption of Alcohol. [Sponsors Brooks and Hayes]. F. Report: League of Wisconsin Municipalities Annual Conference. G. Update: US Cellular antenna equipment at water tower. 9. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor A. Motion to approve mayoral appointment of Judy Walton as City Treasurer. B. Motion to approve mayoral appointment of Jeff Vrstal, 284 Franklin Street, as alternate to the Board of Appeals for an unexpired term ending in April 2013. C. Motion to approve mayoral appointment of Jeff Vrstal, 284 Franklin Street, as First Alternate to the Board of Appeals for 2012. D. Mayoral Proclamation In Recognition of Veterans Day, 2012 10. Communications from the City Administrator A. Motion to approve Final Agreement with Every Survivor Trust. B. Motion to approve 2013 membership renewal in Evansville Chamber of Commerce. C. Discussion: City Hall exterior project. D. Discussion: Capstone Ridge monument sign. 11. New Business 12. Introduction of New Ordinances A. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-18, Amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code Relative to Agricultural Zoning. [Recommended by Plan Commission]. B. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-19, Amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code Relative to Annexation. [Recommended by Plan Commission]. C. First Reading of Ordinance 2012-20, Amending Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code Relative to Annexation. [Recommended by Plan Commission]. 13. Meeting Reminder: A. Regular Meeting: Tuesday, December 11, 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: November 12, 2012

City of Evansville, Wisconsin Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting Evansville, City Hall Monday, November 12 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 October 8th, 2012 minutes & approve them as printed 4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, not listed agenda items a. denise Eager : Discussion and possible motion on Peace Park Project b. Discussion and possible motion on disc golf 5. Lakeshore Restoration Progress 6. West Side Park, bathroom Update 7. Aquatic Report a. Discussion on future needs relating to budget b. 0-Depth Pool 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, Dec 10th, 2012 - 6:00 pm, City Hall