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Monday, April 29, 2013

Agenda: Public Safety: Wed, May 1, 2013

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 1st day of May, 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, May 1, 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 April 3, 2013 meeting minutes as printed 5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed 6. Old Business- 7. New Business a. Discussion and possible motion to re-introduce original Ordinance Parking of Campers and Trailers Sec 122-135. b. Motion to approve the Renewal Operator’s License application(s) for: 1. Sharon Marie Paulson c. Motion to approve the Operator’s License application(s) for: 1. Bradley E Huse 2. Nicolas L Backenger 3. Kayla Kaiser d. Motion to recommend to Council approval of the Alcohol Beverage License application for a Class “B” Beer/”Class B” Liquor License for: 1. Creekside Place Inc., David M VanDerHaegen, Agent, 633 S Fremont Street, Janesville WI 53545, d/b/a Creekside Place Inc., 102 Maple Street, Evansville WI 53536. e. Motion to recommend to Council approval to renew the Alcohol Beverage License Applications for a Class “B” Beer/“Class B” Liquor Licenses for: 1. Evansville Memorial Post #6905 of the Veterans, Gordon R. Ringhand, Agent, 412 Fowler Circle, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a VFW Memorial Post #6905, 179 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536 2. Night Owl Food & Spirits Inc., Gregory P Ardisson, Agent, 217 N Sixth Street, Evansville, WI 53536, d/b/a The Night Owl Food & Spirits Inc., 19 E Main Street, Evansville, WI 53536. 3. 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. 4. Oyan, Mark A., Mark A. Oyan, Agent, 435 Boulevard Avenue #1, Belleville, WI 53508, d/b/a Blue Devil Bowl, 108 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536 5. 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. f. Motion to recommend to Council approval to renew the Alcohol Beverage License Applications for a Class “A” Beer/“Class A” Liquor Licenses for: 1. Goodspeed Gas ‘N Go Inc., Bradley N Goodspeed, Agent, 6045 N Eagle Rd., Janesville WI 53548, d/b/a Goodspeed Gas ‘N Go Inc., 350 Union Street, Evansville WI 53536 2. Francois Oil Co Inc., Steven J. Merry, Agent, 5427 Glenway Circle, Oregon WI 53575, d/b/a The Grove Quik Mart, 230 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536 3. Kopecky’s Worldwide Foods Inc., James D Kopecky, Agent, 8017 N Ridge Court, Evansville, WI 53536, d/b/a Kopecky’s Piggly Wiggly, 8 County M, Evansville WI 53536. 4. Madison Street Express Inc., Parminder Sekhon, Agent, 2644 Granite Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711, d/b/a All ‘N One, 104 S Madison Street, Evansville WI 53536. 5. Susan L. Nettum, 118 Teddy Street, Brooklyn WI 53521, dba The Artful Gourmet, 11 East Main Street, Evansville WI 53536. g. Motion to recommend to Council approval to renew the Alcohol Beverage License Application for a “Class A” Beer License for: 1. Landmark Services Cooperative, Lee Dammen, Agent, 13912 W Northridge Drive, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a Cenex Convenience Store of Evansville, 9 John Lindemann Drive, Evansville WI 53536. h. Motion to recommend to Council approval to renew the Alcohol Beverage License Application for a Class “B” Beer License for: 1. Real Coffee at Daun LLC, Daun M. Fugate, Agent, 8644 W State Road 81, Beloit WI 53511, d/b/a Real Coffee at Daun LLC, 18 E Main Street, Evansville, WI 53536 i. Motion to recommend to Council approval to renew the Alcohol Beverage License Application for a “Class C” Wine License for: 1. Real Coffee at Daun LLC, Daun M. Fugate, Agent, 8644 W State Road 81, Beloit WI 53511 d/b/a Real Coffee at Daun LLC., 18 E Main Street, Evansville, WI 53536 j. Public Hearing – Street Use License to approve the application for a Street Use License for Allen Creek Bridge Plaque dedication ceremony Thursday May 30, 2013 on East Main Street from 3:30 pm through 3:45 pm. i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Open public hearing - Public Comments iii. Close public hearing k. Motion to approve the application for a Street Use License for Allen Creek Bridge Plaque dedication ceremony Thursday May 30, 2013 on East Main Street from 3:30 pm through 3:45 pm. l. Public Hearing – Street Use License for the dedication ceremony for installation of the Civil War Cannon at City Hall 31 South Madison Street for Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 1 pm through 1:45 p.m. i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Open public hearing - Public Comments iii. Close public hearing m. Motion to approve the application for the dedication ceremony for installation of the Civil War Cannon at City Hall 31 South Madison Street for Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 1 pm through 1:45 p.m. n. Discussion and possible motion to recommend to Common Council approval to set recommended bonds for city ordinances. o. Discussion and possible motion to approve hiring coop student for the 2013-2014 school year. 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.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Agenda: Historical Preservation: April 17, 2013

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 17th day of April, 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, April17, 2013 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 March 20, 2013 minutes and approve them as read. 4. Reorganization: a. Motion to approve HPC Chairperson b. Motion to approve HPC Vice-Chairperson c. Motion to approve HPC Secretary d. Other 5. Applications – Appearances a. 33 2nd Street Hicks– Creating 3 Season Back Porch b. 224 W Church Street McGoey– Build Yard Shed c. Seminary Park/College Ave Janssen Eager/Gishnock– Peace Park/Walkways/Labyrinth d. Others 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: 05/15/2013 RDM April 15, 2013

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Agenda: Economic Development: April 15, 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, April 15, 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 March 18, 2013 regular meeting and approve them as printed 5. Citizen Appearances, other than listed agenda items 6. Monthly Reports a. Chamber Report b. City Report on Economic Development Activities c. Tourism Subcommittee Report 7. Old Business a. Rail Study b. Wayfinding Signage c. Retail Market Analysis Study d. JEM Grant Work Team 8. New Business a. Travel Green Wisconsin b. CGI Community Videos c. Welcome Packet for New Businesses d. Business Expo 9. Meeting Reminder: Next regular meeting May 20, 2013, 6:00 pm 10. Motion to Adjourn --Jim Brooks, Chairman

Friday, April 5, 2013

Agenda: Common Council: April 9, 2013

Common Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 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 March 19, 2013, regular meeting and to approve them as presented. 5. Civility reminder. 6. Citizen appearances A. Public Hearing: Garfield Avenue Street and Utility Improvements (1). Preliminary engineering report and project overview. (2). Comments regarding proposed project and special assessments. (3). Discussion and possible motion regarding the proposed project and/or special assessments. 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. D. Plan Commission Report E. Public Safety Committee Report F. Public Works Committee Report G. Water & Light Committee Report (1). Motion to approve Services Agreement with Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin (MEUW) for regional safety group participation through May 31, 2015. 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. Motion to approve Resolution 2013-05 in Support of International Migratory Bird Day 2013 B. Mayoral Proclamation: Recognizing Arbor Day 2013 C. Update on Ice Age Trail 10. Communications from the City Administrator A. League of Wisconsin Municipalities: New Officials Workshop (Madison, May 10). B. Discussion regarding updates for Council/Committee reference books. 11. New Business 12. Introduction of New Ordinances 13. Meeting Reminder: A. Reorganization Meeting: April 16, 6:30 pm. B. Committee of the Whole – please bring you calendars so we can schedule an upcoming meeting. 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, April 1, 2013

Agenda: Tourism: April 1, 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 Monday, April 1, 2013, 6:30 PM Creekside Place, 102 Maple St., Evansville, WI NOTE TIME CHANGE AGENDA 1. Call to order. 2. Roll call. 3. Motion to approve agenda. 4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from January 15, 2013, and approve them as printed. 5. Citizen appearances. 6. Marketing/promotional opportunities and updates • I-30/I-94 / Beloit / Janesville collaboration • Walking Tour handbook 7. Retail Market Analysis Subcommittee a. Wayfinding signage: research files, current locations, changes 8. Tourism activities review a. Ice Age trail update b. This Old House contest c. Historical plaque update and installation May 30 d. Peace Park update e. Disc Golf update f. April 19 Energy Fair g. April 26 art crawl h. May 17-19 Rally Round the Flag update i. June 14-23 TR Plein Air Painting Contest j. July 3-7 Fourth of July activities k. July 18-20 Railroad 150th anniversary in Evansville l. August Garage Sale Day, Chamber event? m. September 14 South Artists Tour? n. Oct. 12 Oktoberfest o. Evansville 150th anniversary 2016 9. New Business a. Green Tourism b. Logos / consistent look 10. Next meeting May 7, 2013 11. Motion to adjourn.