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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Agenda: Planning Commission: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Evansville Plan Commission will be held on the date and time stated below at Creekside Place, 102 Maple 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, August 6, 2013, 6:00 p.m. Creekside Place, 102 Maple 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 the July 1, 2013 regular meeting and approve them as printed 5. Civility Reminder 6. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed 7. New Business a. Public Hearing concerning a proposed application for a Conditional Use Permit request for 498 Water Street to permit a vehicle repair and maintenance facility in an I-1 (Light Industrial) District i. Initial Staff and Applicant Comments ii. Public Hearing iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iv. Motion b. Public Hearing concerning a proposed application for a Conditional Use Permit request for 40 W. Liberty Street to permit a duplex in an R-1 District i. Initial Staff and Applicant Comments ii. Public Hearing iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iv. Motion c. Update on City of Evansville Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan 8. Monthly Reports a. Report on other permitting activity by Zoning Administrator b. Report on the Unified Land Development Code Committee c. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission d. Report on Common Council actions relating to Plan Commission recommendations e. Report on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters f. Report on Enforcement 9. Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 6 p.m. 10. 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, July 23, 2013

Agenda: Public Works: July 23, 2013

Public Works Committee Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013 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 June 25th, 2013 regular meeting 5. Citizen Appearances- 6. New Business- a. Discussion regarding a potential home maintenance minimum standards ordinance. b. Discussion and possible motion in regards to garbage/recycling contract. 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, July 16, 2013

His Pres July 2013

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 17th day of July, 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, July 17, 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 June 19, 2013 minutes and approve them as read. 4. Applications – Appearances a. 15 N Second Street Christens–Garage/Carriage House b. 40 W Liberty Street Batinich–Adjoining Non-conforming detached 2 unit into attached 2 unit c. 125 Grove Street Hartjie–Replace Alum. Sdng. with Vinyl Sdng. d. 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: 08/21/2013 RDM Tues, July 16, 2013, 8:11am.

Friday, July 12, 2013

Agenda: Economic Development: Tourism: July 16, 2013

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, July 16, 2013, 6:30 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 May 7, 2013, and approve them as printed. 5. Citizen appearances. 6. Marketing/promotional opportunities and updates • I-30/I-94 / Beloit / Janesville collaboration: next meeting Aug. 6 • Walking Tour handbook 7. Retail Market Analysis Subcommittee 8. Tourism activities review a. Ice Age trail update b. Historical plaque update and installation May 30 wrap up c. Peace Park update d. Disc Golf update e. May 17-19 Rally Round the Flag report f. Rock County Dairy Breakfast June 8 report g. June 14-23 TR Plein Air Painting Contest report h. June 27 Ice Cream Social report i. July 3-7 Fourth of July activities report j. July 12-14, 19-20 Seussical the Musical update k. July 18-20 Railroad 150th anniversary in Evansville update (June 6 oral history project) l. July 27 Evansville “day” at Rock County Fair (10a-9p) m. Aug. 2 State Fair n. Aug. 3 Garage Sale Day o. Aug. 15 Night Out at The Park p. Sept. 21-22 10th annual 14 South Artists Tour q. Oct. 5 Oktoberfest r. Evansville 150th anniversary 2016 9. New Business a. Dedication of the cannon memorial b. Green Tourism c. Mobile apps d. Evansville Farmers Market marketing and promotion 10. Next meeting date Sept. 3. 11. Motion to adjourn.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Agenda: Park Board: July 2013

City of Evansville, Wisconsin Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting Evansville, City Hall Monday, July 8th, 6:00pm AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Motion to approve Agenda as printed 3. Motion to waive the reading of the June 10th, 2013 minutes & approve them as printed 4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, not listed agenda items 5. Park Plan – Review Chapters 2, 4, and 5 of the Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan 6. West Side Pak, bathroom project Update 7. Pool Progress Report 8. Chair's report from other Committees/Common Council July 4th Celebration 9. Reports/Updates on projects or Maintenance 10. Old Business 11. New Business 12. Motion to adjourn Next meeting Monday, August 12th, 2013 -6:00 pm, City Hall

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Agenda: Common Council: July 9, 2013

Common Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 9, 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 June 11, 2013, regular meeting and to approve them as presented. 5. Civility reminder. 6. Citizen appearances 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 Resolution 2013-10, Approving Mid-Year Amendments to the 2013 Budget. D. Plan Commission Report (1). Motion to approve sale of parcel 6-27-684.4 with contingencies. (2). Motion to recognize the importance of Bluescope/Varco Pruden to the City’s economy and support the company’s installation of a new bridge over Allen Creek to alleviate the flooding issues that have negatively impacted the company’s operations. E. Public Safety Committee Report (1). Motion to amend the Alcohol Beverage License Application for the Class “B” Beer / “Class B” Liquor License for Romano’s Pizza Inc., Francesco Romano, Agent, 74 N. Sixth Street, Evansville, WI 53536 dba Romano’s Pizza, 50 Union Street, Evansville, WI 53536 to include a summer party event on July 27th from 4:00 pm until closing with a DJ. F. Public Works Committee Report (1). Motion to approve Resolution 2013-11, Documenting Review of the 2012 Compliance Maintenance Annual 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 2013-04, Updating Chapter 2, Article II of the City Code regarding Common Council. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Brooks]. 9. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor A. Motion to confirm the Mayoral appointment of Steve Eager, 228 W. Main Street, to the Redevelopment Authority for an unexpired term ending in 2016. B. Motion to confirm the Mayoral appointment of Anika Laube, 32 W. Main Street, to the Park and Recreation Board for an unexpired term ending in 2015. 10. Communications from the City Administrator A. 2014 Budget: Targets and Calendar. 11. New Business 12. Introduction of New Ordinances 13. Meeting Reminder: A. Regular Meeting: Tuesday, Aug 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.

Monday, July 1, 2013

Agenda: Public Safety: July 3, 2013

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 3rd day of July, 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, July 3, 2013 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 June 5, 2013 regular meeting minutes and the June 11, 2013 special meeting minutes as printed 5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed 6. Old Business - None 7. New Business a. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval to amend the Alcohol Beverage License Application for the Class “B” Beer/“Class B” Liquor License for Romano’s Pizza Inc., Francesco Romano, Agent, 74 N Sixth Street, Evansville, WI 53536, d/b/a Romano’s Pizza, 50 Union Street, Evansville WI 53536 to include a summer party event on July 27th from 4 p.m. with a DJ until closing. b. Discussion per citizen requests regarding Railroad Street parking and a possible motion to recommend to Common Council to amend the parking ordinance Sec 122-63. c. Presentation and discussion for the ACT 11 Fund-Raising Bicycle Ride through Evansville on August 4, 2013 with a stop at Lake Leota Park. d. Motion to approve a request for reduction of an EMS charge. 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.