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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Agenda: Plan: Mon June 3, 2013

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, June 3, 2013, 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 the May 6, 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 170 S. Union Street to permit a vehicle repair and maintenance facility in a Light Industrial (I-1) District. i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Public Hearing iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iv. Motion b. Motion to recommend to Common Council the sale of parcel 6-27-684.4 c. Evansville Youth Baseball & Softball Complex Association - Jeff Bahrs d. 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: Monday, July 1, 2013 at 6 p.m. Reschedule August meeting date 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.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Agenda: Public Works: Tues, May 28,2013

Public Works Committee Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 28th, 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 April 30th, 2013 regular meeting 5. Citizen Appearances- 6. New Business- 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- Monthly Department Update- a. Motion to approve the hiring of F/T position that has been vacant and is budgeted for in this year. 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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Evansville Observer: Evansville Committee of the Whole Meets Saturday

Evansville Observer: Evansville Committee of the Whole Meets Saturday: Common Council Special Meeting as Committee of the Whole Saturday, May 18, 2013, 8:00 a.m. Heights at Evansville Manor, 201 N. Fourth Stre...

Monday, May 13, 2013

Agenda: Historic Pres: May 15, 2013

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 15th day of May, 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, May 15, 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 April 17, 2013 minutes and approve them as read. 4. Applications – Appearances a. 115 S First Street Smith– Roof b. 11 N Second Street Siclovan– Roof c. 7 N Fourth Street Anderson– Roof/Paint Exterior d. 209 S. First St. Evansville Youth Center - Sign e. Others 5. Administrative a. Grove Society, John Decker i. Baker Building Museum ii. Meeting b. Civil War and Bridge Dedication Events c. Management of HPC Documents and Records d. 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: 06/19/2013 DBW Mon, May 13, 2013, 2:40 pm.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Evansville Observer: Evansville Park Board Meets Monday, May 13

Evansville Observer: Evansville Park Board Meets Monday, May 13: City of Evansville, Wisconsin Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting Evansville, City Hall Monday, May 13th,- 6:00pm AGENDA ...

Friday, May 10, 2013

Agenda: Common Council: Tues May 14, 2013

Common Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 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 April 9, 2013, regular meeting and April 16, 2013, special 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 (1). Motion to approve non-profit use of Youth Center Building policy. C. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report (1). Motion to accept the City and Water & Light bills as presented. (2). Motion to approve Resolution 2013-07, Amendments to 2013 Capital Budget. (3). Motion to approve Youth Center conducting fundraising raffle (Ducky Derby) during Fourth of July Celebration. D. Plan Commission Report (1). Motion to approve the preliminary and final certified survey map to divide parcel 6-27-293.10010 into three lots, finding that the CSM is in the public interest and meets the objectives contained within Section 110-102(g) of the City Code. E. Public Safety Committee Report (1). Motion to approve recommended bonds for city ordinances. (2). Motion to approve Bond Schedule 4/13. (3). Motion to approve the Alcohol Beverage License Application for a Class “B” Beer/”Class B” Liquor License for 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 (4). Motion to approve the Alcohol Beverage License Renewal Application for a Class “A” Beer/“Class A” Liquor License for 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 subject to passing a required follow-up inspection prior to license issuance. (5). Motion to approve Alcohol Beverage License Renewal Applications as listed, subject to passing any required follow-up inspections prior to license issuance. (Note: amendment to the motion should be made if any Council Member wishes to vote on any license renewal separately.) Class “B” Beer/“Class B” Liquor Licenses a) 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. b) 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. c) 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. d) Oyan, Mark A., Mark A. Oyan, Agent, 435 Bowlavard Avenue #1, Belleville, WI 53508, d/b/a Blue Devil Bowl, 108 E Main Street, Evansville WI 53536. e) 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. Class “A” Beer/“Class A” Liquor Licenses a) 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. b) Kopecky’s Worldwide Foods Inc., James D Kopecky, Agent, 8017 N Ridge Court, Evansville, WI 53536, d/b/a Kopecky’s Piggly Wiggly, 8 North County M, Evansville WI 53536. c) 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. d) Susan L. Nettum, 118 Teddy Street, Brooklyn WI 53521, d/b/a The Artful Gourmet, 11 East Main Street, Evansville, WI 53536. Class “A” Beer License a) 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. Class “B” Beer License a) Real Coffee at Daun LLC, Daun Fugate, Agent, 135 S Sixth Street, Evansville, WI 53536, d/b/a Real Coffee at Daun, 18 E Main Street, Evansville, WI 53536 “Class C” Wine License b) Real Coffee at Daun LLC, Daun Fugate, Agent, 135 S Sixth Street, Evansville, WI 53536, d/b/a Real Coffee at Daun, 18 E Main Street, Evansville, WI 53536 F. Public Works Committee Report (1). GIS Mapping demonstration. G. Water & Light Committee Report (1). Motion to approve Proposal/Contract Agreement for Elevated Water Storage Tank with Dixon Engineering, Inc. [preliminary maintenance inspection] (2). WPPI Energy tour of biomass generator in Richland Center. 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. 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. Request to renew by Jacobson]. 9. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor A. Mayoral Proclamation: Emergency Medical Services Week. B. League of Wisconsin Municipalities Legislative Luncheon – May 22. C. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Peggy Hels, 414 S Sixth Street, for a five-year term to the Board of Review. D. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Roger Roth, 120 Garfield Avenue, for a five-year term to the Redevelopment Authority. E. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Leigh Simonson, 217-½ Maple Street, for an unexpired term ending in 2014, to the Historic Preservation Commission. F. State of the City 10. Communications from the City Administrator A. Motion to approve Agreement Between City of Evansville and Samantha L. Trumpy. [employment in Executive Assistant position]. 11. New Business 12. Introduction of New Ordinances A. First reading of Ordinance 2013-03, Short-Term Street Closures. [Sponsors Jacobson and Brooks]. 13. Meeting Reminder: A. Committee of the Whole: Saturday, May 18, 8:00 am, Heights at Evansville Manor B. Regular Meeting: Tuesday, June 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.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Evansville Observer: Evansville School Board Meets Monday--May 13, 2013...

Evansville Observer: Evansville School Board Meets Monday--May 13, 2013...: EVANSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLDISTRICT Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, May 13, 2013 6:30 p.m. District Board and Training Ce...

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Agenda: Finance: May 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, May 9, 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 April 4, 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. Updates for Finance and Labor Relations Committee reference handbook. 7. New Business: A. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2013-07, Amendments to 2013 Capital Budget. B. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Youth Center conducting fundraising raffle (Ducky Derby) during Fourth of July Celebration. 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.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Agenda: Planning: May 6, 3013

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, May 6, 2013, 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 the April 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 preliminary and final land division applications for a certified survey map (CSM) to split parcel 6-27-293.10010, located at 632-640 Porter Road. i. Initial Staff 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 565 Porter Road/310 Sixth Street to permit multiple-family dwellings where there are more than one principal land use structures on the same lot. Site plan review for 565 Porter Road/310 Sixth Street. i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Public Hearing iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iv. Motion Regarding Conditional Use Permit Application v. Motion Regarding Site Plan Review c. Update on cabinetry business d. 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: Monday, June 3, 2013 at 6 p.m. Reschedule August meeting date? 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.