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Monday, June 24, 2013

Public Works meets tuesday

Public Works Committee Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. DPW Shop, 535 South Madison Street, Evansville, WI AMENDED 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 May 28th, 2013 regular meeting 5. Citizen Appearances- 6. New Business- a. “Orphan” light pole on East Main Street east of the new bridge (in front of Mill Creek Apartments). b. Discussion in regards to the condition of the public parking lot behind the Eager Economy Building and the Night Owl. c. Garbage/recycling contract (discussion only) 7. Old Business- 8. Communications from the City Engineer- a. Construction Updates- i. Garfield project- ii. W. Main Sewer project b. Site plan reviews- 9. Communications from the Public Works Director- a. Monthly Department Update- 10. Parks and Recreation Report- 11. 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.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Agenda: Historic Preservation: June 2013

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 19th day of June, 2013, 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, June 19, 2013 2nd Floor, Conference Room, City Hall 6:30pm ***Second Draft*** 1. Call to Order, Char. Rich Modaff 2. Roll Call 3. Motion to waive the reading of the May 15, 2013 minutes and approve them as read. 4. Applications – Appearances a. 352 W Liberty Street Evans–Fence b. 216 W Main Street Alt– Porch c. Others 5. 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 6. Other Business a. Correspondences, Comments and Concerns. b. Others 7. Adjournment Next Meeting Dates: 07/17/2013 RDM Tues, June 18, 2013, 1:40 pm.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Agenda: Economic Development: June 2013

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, June 17, 2013, 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 May 20, 2013 regular meeting and approve them as printed 5. Citizen Appearances, other than listed agenda items 6. Monthly Reports a. City Report on Economic Development Activities b. Chamber Report c. Tourism Subcommittee Report 7. Old Business a. Rail Study b. Signage c. Retail Market Analysis (placeholder) d. Business Expo 8. New Business a. Joint Plan Commission/Economic Development Committee Meeting - GIS software demonstration *Please bring your calendars to assist in scheduling a date* 9. Meeting Reminder: Next regular meeting July 15, 2013, 6:00 pm 10. Motion to Adjourn --Jim Brooks, Chairman

Friday, June 7, 2013

Agenda: Common Council: June 11,2013

Common Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 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 May 14, 2013, regular meeting and May 18, 2013, special meeting and to approve them as presented. 5. Civility reminder. 6. Citizen appearances A. Fairshare CSA Coalition: Bike the Barns event. B. Southern Wisconsin Agriculture Group (SWAG). 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). Motion to approve Student Internship Policy. D. Plan Commission Report (1). Discussion and possible motion regarding sale of parcel 6-27-684.4. E. 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 the Chamber of Commerce Inside/Outside Days with DJ “Big E” from noon to 5 pm and Live Band Maynard T Thumb Twanger from 5 pm to 9 pm. F. Public Works Committee Report G. Water & Light Committee Report (1). Motion to adopt Time of Day addendum to 2012 rate case as required by Public Service Commission (PSC). H. Economic Development Committee Report I. Redevelopment Authority Report J. Parks and Recreation Board Report K. Historic Preservation Commission Report L. Fire District Report (1). Committee of the Whole follow-up: discussion on Fire District planning and representation. 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 2013-03, Short-Term Street Closures. [Sponsors Jacobson and Brooks]. 9. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor A. Motion to adopt Resolution 2013-9, Commending Christopher Eager for his Decades of Service to the Evansville Community. 10. Communications from the City Administrator 11. New Business 12. Introduction of New Ordinances A. First reading of Ordinance 2013-04, Updating Chapter 2, Article II of the City Code regarding Common Council. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Brooks]. 13. Meeting Reminder: A. Regular Meeting: Tuesday, July 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: June 10, 2013

City of Evansville, Wisconsin Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting Evansville, City Hall Monday, June 10th,- 6:00pm AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Motion to approve Agenda as printed 3. Motion to waive the reading of the May 13th, 2013 minutes & approve them as printed 4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, not listed agenda items a. Informational presentation on “Bike the Barns” event for September 15th, 2013. 5. Peace Garden Approval-WI Historical Board 6. Evansville Jays – Barn quilt & Jays sign 7. Discussion & motion to increase Park Rental Fees. Resident from $28 to &45 Non-Resident from $55 to &75 Business from $100 to $130 8. Park Plan : Nothing to report 9. West Side Park, bathroom project Update 10. Pool Progress Report 11. Chair's report from other Committees/Common Council Antes Cabin & Landscaping 12. Reports/Updates on projects or Maintenance 13. Old Business 14. New Business 15. Motion to adjourn Next Meeting July 8th , 2013 B

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Agenda: Finance: June 6, 2013

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, June 6, 2013, 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 May 9, 2013, regular meeting and to approve as printed. 4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed. 5. Motion to accept the City and Water & Light bills as presented. 6. Unfinished Business: A. Discussion: Personnel Policy. 7. New Business: A. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2013-08, Amending the City of Evansville’s Fee Schedule. B. Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Internship Policy. 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.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Agenda: Public Safety: June 6, 2013

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 6th day of June, 2013 at 6:30 p.m., in 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, June 5, 2013 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Common Council Chambers 31 South Madison Street AGENDA Revised 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Motion to approve the May 1, 2013 meeting minutes as printed 5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed 6. Old Business 7. New Business a. Informational presentation on “Bike the Barns” event for September of 2013. b. Informational presentation regarding Evansville Jays’ 5K Fun Run fundraiser on Sunday August 4th, 2013. c. Motion to approve the Operator’s License application(s) for: 1. Margaret J Funk 2. Matthew T Nelson d. Motion to approve the Renewal Operator’s License application(s) for: 1. Keith T Hennig 2. Michael K Ampomah 3. Christia S Hunt 4. Thomas J Calley 5. Eric J Gorman 6. Barbara A Henningsen 7. Gisela Moon 8. John T Kopecky 9. Jeffrey L Rosa 10. Colleen J Gransee 11. John T Meredith 12. Kathrine L Herbers 13. Linda D Orton 14. Debra J Bair 15. Bret K Church 16. Candace L Andrews 17. Joyce A Andersen 18. Sheryl A Goodspeed 19. Nicole M Vivier 20. Audra M Bair 21. Johann R Kleisch Sr 22. Carolyn L Kleisch 23. Sarah M Frank 24. Mary Catherine Rooney 25. Michael P Nevel 26. Brittany L Forrett 27. Samantha R Dolinski 28. Kolleen J Onsrud 29. Nick E Allen 30. Chad D Hansen 31. Donna R Kimberley 32. Quinatia A Crider e. Motion to approve the Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and Temporary Class “B” Wine License application for Evansville Community Partnership for the Evansville 4th of July Celebration from July 3, 2013 through July 7, 2013 at Lake Leota Park and attached Temporary Bartender’s List f. Motion to recommend to Council approval of 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 the Chamber of Commerce Inside/Outside Days with DJ “Big E” from noon to 5 p.m. and Live Band Maynard T Thumb Twanger from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. g. Discussion of the “Evansville Night Out” sponsored by BASE. 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.