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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Agenda: Public Safety: September 2013

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 4th day of September, 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, September 4, 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 August 7, 2013 regular meeting and the August 15, 2013 special meeting minutes as printed 5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed 6. Old Business – 7. New Business a. Motion to approve the Operator’s License application(s) for: 1) Michael R Paulson 2) Whitney M Snyder b. Motion to approve the application for the Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License for Evansville Chamber of Commerce & Tourism for the Shop, Savor and Stroll Chamber Event on September 20, 2013 in the Eager Economy Building, 7 East Main Street, Evansville Wisconsin. c. Discussion regarding Community Outreach with Dane County Narcotics and Gang Task Force d. Update and discuss the Park Store burglary, the Press Box Fire and the Church Street explosive device e. Discussion of Police Department 2014 Budget f. Discussion of Emergency Medical Service 2014 Budget 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, August 20, 2013

Minutes: Plan Commission: August 2013

City of Evansville Plan Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 6:00 p.m. Creekside Place, 102 Maple Street MINUTES 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 6:01 pm by Mayor Sandy Decker. 2. Roll Call. Members present: Mason Braunschweig, Mayor Sandy Decker, Matt Eaton, John Gishnock, Bill Hammann, and Jon Senn. Members absent: Carol Endres. Others present: Community Development Director Nicole Sidoff and members of the public. 3. Approval of Agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Senn, to approve the agenda. Motion approved 6-0. 4. Approval of Minutes. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Hammann, to waive the reading of the minutes from the July 1, 2013 regular meeting and approve them as printed. Motion approved 6-0. 5. Civility Reminder. Decker noted the monthly civility reminder. 6. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed. None. 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 - Sidoff explained that the applicant was currently operating a vehicle repair and maintenance business at 170 S. Union Street, which is in the wellhead protection zone. The applicant was looking for a new space outside of the wellhead protection zone, and 498 Water Street is outside of that zone. Additionally, a vehicle repair and maintenance facility had been approved for the 498 Water Street location in the past. ii. Public Hearing - Mayor Decker opened the public hearing at 6:04 pm. Tim Magee, 528 Water Street, noted that he thought the proposed conditions were appropriate, as they would prevent junked vehicles from being stored on the parcel. Mayor Decker closed the public hearing at 6:05 pm. iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments - Braunschweig suggested that the sixth condition, which is related to hours of operation, should be amended to allow the business to be open until 7 pm, which would allow residents that work out of town to “shop local”. Plan Commission members discussed reasonable hours for an auto repair business in that neighborhood and agreed that 7 am to 7 pm would be acceptable. iv. Motion - Motion by Braunschweig, seconded by Hammann to approve issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for Vehicle Repair and Maintenance for 498 Water Street, finding that the benefits of the use outweigh any potential adverse impacts, and that the proposed use is consistent with the required standards and criteria for issuance of a CUP set forth in Section 130-104(3)(a) through (e) of the Zoning Ordinance. The Permit is approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The business operator, now and in the future, shall comply with all provisions in the City’s Zoning Code, as may be amended, related to vehicle repair and maintenance (Section 130-417). 2. No vehicles associated with the vehicle repair and maintenance business or being served by the vehicle repair and maintenance business may be stored off-site or on City streets. 3. No vehicles being serviced by the vehicle repair and maintenance business may be stored at the facility for longer than 4 weeks. 4. No more than 12 customer vehicles being serviced by the vehicle repair and maintenance business shall be parked on the subject property at any point in time. 5. No items associated with the vehicle repair and maintenance business may be stored outside, other than what is expressly allowed under these conditions. 6. Hours of operation shall be limited to Monday-Saturday: 7 am – 7 pm. (Changed from 8 am - 5 pm). 7. All regulations by other governmental entities pertaining to the use shall be adhered to at all times. 8. The use shall comply with Article III of Chapter 130 at all times (Article III concerns performance standards). 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 - Sidoff explained that the applicant was looking to combine a house and a cottage into one structure to meet the family’s needs for more space. The existing house and cottage are currently non-conforming, and it was determined that only way to expand the cottage while complying with the City’s Zoning Code was to combine the two structures and operate them as a duplex. Because the property is in a Historic Preservation District, the applicant was required to take their plans to the Historic Preservation Commission for review. The HPC approved the plans to combine the house and cottage. Braunschweig asked for clarification on the site map regarding where the new construction would be. ii. Public Hearing - Mayor Decker opened the public hearing at 6:12 pm. There were no public comments. Mayor Decker closed the public hearing at 6:13 pm. iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments - Hammann asked how many square feet the applicant was adding. Applicant Nicole Batinich noted that they would be adding 575 square feet. iv. Motion - Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Hammann to approve issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a duplex at 40 W. Liberty Street/128 S. First Street, finding that the benefits of the use outweigh any potential adverse impacts, and that the proposed use is consistent with the required standards and criteria for issuance of a CUP set forth in Section 130-104(3)(a) through (e) of the Zoning Ordinance. c. Update on City of Evansville Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan - Sidoff noted that the Park and Recreation Board (PRB) is doing a prioritization of recommendations this week and discussing the results at their meeting next week. The PRB will review the final draft of the Plan at their September meeting, and the Plan will come to Plan Commission to review and recommend to Common Council in October. 8. Monthly Reports a. Report on other permitting activity by Zoning Administrator. Sidoff noted she has been assisting Bluescope with the permit application process for replacing their bridge over Allen Creek. b. Report on the Unified Land Development Code Committee. No report. c. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission. The Commission approved the construction project to convert the property at 40 W. Liberty Street to a duplex, as per the discussion under item 7a. d. Report on Common Council actions relating to Plan Commission recommendations. No report. e. Report on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters. Sidoff noted that Ward-Hurtley Funeral Home is applying for a sign variance, as they would like to have a larger sign than what is allowed in the residential district in which they are located. The Board of Appeals meeting will take place on Monday, August 19 at 5 pm at City Hall. f. Enforcement Report. Sidoff noted that the junked car issues in the City are being dealt with and progress is being made. Additionally, staff realized while dealing with that issue and the wellhead protection zone enforcement that a number of vehicle repair businesses do not have conditional use permits. This issue is being addressed, as per the agenda item earlier tonight and another applicant that will likely be coming forward at the September Plan Commission meeting. 9. Meeting Reminder. The next Plan Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 6 pm at City Hall. Note the change from the regular day of the week, due to the Labor Day holiday. 10. Adjournment. Hammann made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to adjourn at 6:17 pm. Motion approved 6-0. The minutes are not official until approved by the Plan Commission at their next regular meeting.

Agenda: Plan: 9/3/.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 Tuesday, September 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 August 6, 2013 regular meeting and approve them as printed 5. Approval of Minutes: Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the August 6, 2013 joint meeting of the Plan Commission and Economic Development Committee and approve them as printed 6. Civility Reminder 7. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed 8. New Business a. Public Hearing concerning a proposed application for a Conditional Use Permit request for 564 Water Street to allow a vehicle repair and maintenance facility in an I-1 (Light Industrial) District i. Initial Staff Comments ii. Public Hearing iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments iv. Motion b. Update on City of Evansville Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan 9. 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 10. Next Meeting: Monday, October 7, 2013 at 6 p.m. 11. 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.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Economic Development Meets Monday, August 19,2013

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, August 19, 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 June 17, 2013 regular meeting and approve them as printed 5. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the August 6, 2013 joint meeting of the Plan Commission and Economic Development Committee and approve them as printed 6. Citizen Appearances, other than listed agenda items 7. Monthly Reports a. City Report on Economic Development Activities b. Chamber Report c. Tourism Subcommittee Report 8. Old Business a. Discussion and Possible Action on Rail Study b. Evansville Women Entrepreneurs Group c. Retail Market Analysis (placeholder) 9. New Business a. 2014 Tourism Budget b. 2014 Economic Development Budget motion to recommend to Council c. Discussion and possible action on revolving loan fund 10. Meeting Reminder: Next regular meeting September 16, 2013, 6:00 pm 11. Motion to Adjourn --Jim Brooks, Chairman

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

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Saturday, August 10, 2013

Agenda: Park Board: Aug 12, 2013

City of Evansville, Wisconsin Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting Evansville, City Hall Monday, August 12th , 6:00pm AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Motion to approve Agenda as printed 3. Motion to waive the reading of the JULY 9TH , 2013 minutes & approve them as printed 4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, not listed agenda items 5. 2014 Budget Discussion – Dan Wietecha 6. 5 Year Park Plan Discussion 7. Chair’s report from committees/council – Antes Fund: Projects & Possible Uses 8. Pool Report 9. Reports/Updates on projects or Maintenance 10. Old Business 11. New Business 12. Motion to adjourn Next meeting Monday, September 9th, 2013 - 6:00 pm, City Hall

Friday, August 9, 2013

Agenda: Common Council: Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Common Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 13, 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 July 9, 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). Fiscal Overview. a. Wietecha b. Ehlers (3). Motion to approve Resolution 2013-08, mending the City of Evansville’s Fee Schedule. D. Plan Commission Report (1). Motion to approve sale of parcel 6-27-684.4 with contingencies. E. Public Safety Committee Report F. Public Works Committee Report G. Water & Light Committee Report H. Economic Development Committee Report (1). Motion to approve letter of support for Southern Wisconsin Agriculture Group (SWAG). 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 2013-05, Amending Chapter 122 of the Municipal Code, Relative to No Parking Zones. [Sponsors Jacobson and Fuchs]. 9. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor A. Update: Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) focus group. 10. Communications from the City Administrator A. 2014 Budget: determine date for department/committee presentations in September. B. Managing the Visionistas of Urban America article. 11. New Business A. Discussion and possible motion regarding payment for traffic impact analysis for Southern Wisconsin Agriculture Group (SWAG) development. 12. Introduction of New Ordinances 13. Meeting Reminders: A. Regular Meeting: Tuesday, Sept 10, 6:30 pm, City Hall. B. Committee of the Whole Meeting: Saturday, Sept 28, 8:00 am, Creekside Place. 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.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Agenda: Evansville Finance: August 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, August 8, 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 July 2, 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. B. Discussion: 2014 Budget. C. Motion to remove from the table Resolution 2013-08, Amending the City of Evansville’s Fee Schedule. 1) Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2013-08, Amending the City of Evansville’s Fee Schedule. 7. New Business: 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.

Monday, August 5, 2013

Agenda: Public Safety: Wednesday, August 7, 2013

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 7th day of August, 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, August 7, 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 July 3, 2013 regular meeting as printed 5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed 6. Old Business – 7. New Business a. Motion to approve the Operator’s License application(s) for: 1. Kathleen K Hermanson 2. Bonnie L Calkins 3. Lejuana E Meade 4. Christine Edlund 5. Melvin Arnold 6. Judy A George 7. Allan L Hurst 8. Lynda M Laursen b. Motion to approve the Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License application for FairShare CSA Coalition for the Seventh Annual Bike the Barn event on September 15, 2013 in Lake Leota Park, Evansville, Wisconsin. c. Discussion on Knox Boxes d. Discussion of Police Department 2014 Budget 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.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Agenda: Historic Pres: Friday , August 2, 2013

NOTICE The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 2nd day of August, 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 Special Meeting Agenda Friday, August 2, 2013 2nd Floor, Conference Room, City Hall 4:30 pm ***Second Draft*** 1. Call to Order, Char. Rich Modaff 2. Roll Call 3. Applications – Appearances a. 106 N Second Street Double D Builders–Addition b. Others 4. Administrative a. Grove Society, John Decker i. Baker Building Museum ii. Meeting iii. Other 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 5. Other Business a. Correspondences, Comments and Concerns. b. Others 6. Adjournment Next Meeting Dates: 08/21/2013 RDM Thursday, August 1, 2013, 8:11am.