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Friday, July 29, 2011

Agenda: Evansville Planning Commission: Monday, August 1, 2011

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, August 1, 2011, 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

A. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from July 5, 2011 regular meeting and approve them as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. Old Business

A. Land Division – Ace Hardware CSM
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Applicant Comments
iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
iv. Motion

7. New Business

A. Preliminary Discussion of Request to Rezone 119 E. Main Street from B-2 Central Business District to B-3 Community Business District; Set Public Hearing Date
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Applicant Comments
iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
iv. Motion - Set Public Hearing Date for Rezoning

B. Discussion Regarding Amending the City Zoning Code to Allow Zero Lot Line Duplex Development; Set Public Hearing Date
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
iii. Motion - Set Public Hearing Date for Zoning Ordinance Amendment

8. Report on other permitting activity by City Planner

9. Report on the Unified Land Development Code Committee

10. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission

11. Report on Common Council actions relating to Plan Commission recommendations

12. Report on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters

13. Enforcement Report

14. Next regular meeting date – Tuesday, September 6, 2011

15. 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.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Agenda: Public Works; Tuesday, July 26, 2011

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Public Works 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.

Public Works Committee
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 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 28th, 2011 regular meeting.
5. Citizen Appearances-
6. Construction Updates-
a. 6th street detention pond project-
b. Main St. Bridge -
7. Site plan reviews-
8. Communications from the City Engineer-
a. Wastewater Treatment and Wind Turbine updates
9. Communications from the Public Works Director-
a. Discussion and possible motion regarding parking at Grove St and Antes Dr.
10. New Business-
11. Old Business-
12. Parks and Recreation Report-
13. Motion to adjourn meeting.

Mason Braunschweig,
Chair Public Works Committee

Please turn off all cell phones during the meeting. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Agenda: Eager Library Board: July 26, 2011

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees for the City of Evansville will be held on the 26th day of July, 2011, at 5:30 p.m., at Eager Free Public Library, 39 W. Main St., Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
5:30 p.m.
At Eager Free Public Library, 39 W. Main St., Evansville, WI 53536

AGENDA

If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact Kathi
Kemp at 608/882-2260.


1. Call to order.

2. Approval of June minutes (attached).

3. July bills (roll call vote).

4. Discussion of personnel policy.

5. Librarian’s Report:

Begin discussing employee and director evaluations.
Discuss upcoming Library programs.
Discuss library trustee handbook (one chapter per meeting).
Discuss 2011 to-date budget.
Discuss 2012 budget, including capital budget.
Discuss concealed-carry implications.
Discuss secretary use of recording for minutes.
Discuss Board meetings using teleconferencing.
Discuss possible “sandwich” sign for programs.
Discuss possible Library evaluation by consultant.

6. Trustee elections.

7. Adjourn.

Next meeting: August 30, 2011.

Agenda: Evansville Committee of the Whole: Monday, July 26, 2011 6:30PM

Common Council

Special Meeting as Committee of the Whole
Monday, July 25, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Creekside Place, 102 Maple Street, Evansville, WI

Agenda

1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of agenda

4. Motion to defer the reading of the minutes of July 12, 2011, regular meeting to the next regular meeting.

5. Citizen appearances

6. What is the purpose of The City of Evansville as an organization? Please be prepared to give your one or two sentence answer.

7. Public Value
a. An Attitude of Improvement and Excellence
b. Professionalism (eg: Police Accreditation, Electric RP3, Certifications)
c. Quality of Life
d. Infrastructure
e. Other

8. Civility and Conduct
a. Staff, Committees, and City Council
b. Public Interaction
c. Other

9. Lean Government
a. Efficiency
b. Cooperation / Collaboration
c. Forward Looking
d. Other

10. Loose Ends
a. Legislative Advocacy / Lobbying
b. Emergency Operations Plan
c. Commitment to Community Funds
d. Library Signature Cards
e. Concealed Carry Law
f. Other


11. Issues on the Horizon
a. Electric Rate Case
b. Staffing / Employment
c. Stalled Residential Developments
d. D&D Property
e. Other

12. How well do we perform from our stakeholders points of view? Residents? Businesses? Employees? Visitors? Others?

13. Motion to adjourn

Sandra J. Decker, Mayor


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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Agenda: Historic Preservation: Wed: July 20,2011

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 20th day of July, 2011, 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 20, 2011
2nd Floor, Conference Room, City Hall
6:30pm
***First Draft***
1. Call to Order, Char. Rich Modaff
2. Roll Call
3. Motion to waive reading of the June 16, 2011 minutes and approve them as read.
4. Applications – Appearances
a. 1- 5 W. Main Street Farnsworth — Roof & Gutter Improvements
b. 115 N. 2nd Street Krause — Fence
c. 39 W Main Street Eager Free Public Library— Sandwich Board Sign
d. 26 N 1St Street Peckham—Front Porch & Roof
5. Old Business
a. Discussion and Review HP Ordinances − John Decker
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
b. Comments and Concerns.
8. Adjournment
Next Meeting Date: 8/17/2011

RDM Monday, July 11, 2011

Agenda; Economic Development: July 19, 2011

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.

City of Evansville
Economic Development Committee
Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 5:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St. Evansville, WI

AGENDA

1. Call to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Citizen appearances, other than listed agenda items.

4. Discussion of Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDLG) (See attachment)

5. Discussion and possible motion regarding Market Analysis Survey (See attachment)

6. Discussion and possible motion on Evansville Business Expo (see attachment)

7. Chamber of Commerce report

a. Budget request
8. Economic Development Committee 2012 Budget
a. Timeline
b. Marketing Budget
9. Bridge Update and Downtown Promotion Idea
10. Adjournment.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Agenda; Energy Independence Team: Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Evansville Energy Independence Team

Quarterly Meeting
Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 7:00 a.m.
City Hall, 3rd Floor, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin

AGENDA


1. Call to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the December 10, 2010, and March 15, 2011, meetings and approve them as presented.

4. Update on April 5, 2011, MEUW Legislative Rally.

5. Update on Bird City Wisconsin Award.

6. Report on 2011 Energy Fair.

7. Report on Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association Southern Region meeting in Evansville on May 19, 2011.

8. Report on APPA and MEUW Public Official Awards.

9. Status of EECBG funding.

10. Update on Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade and Wind Turbine.

11. Status of school energy efficiency review.

12. Energy Star Portfolio Manager.

13. Update on public benefits energy efficiency funds disbursement.

14. Information on Clarity software.

15. State budget energy funding, including Focus on Energy.

16. Adjourn.

Tentative Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 7:00 a.m.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Agenda: Evansville Park Board: Monday, July 11, 2011: 6PM

City of Evansville, Wisconsin
Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting
Evansville, City Hall
Monday, July 11th, 2011 – 6:00pm

AGENDA

1. Call to Order & Roll Call
2. Motion to approve Agenda as printed
3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the June 13th, 2011 meeting & approve them as printed
4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, but not listed as agenda items
5. Ante’s Cabin & Cannon relocation – John Decker
6. Circus – Steve Verkuilen
7. Tennis Courts – Mindy Brice
8. Swimming at Lake Leota – Kyle Allen
9. Shoreline restoration – update & Ante’s Fund
10. Aquatic Report
11. Chair’s report on items of interest and/or actions of City Committees & Common Council
12. Reports/Updates park projects/maintenance
13. Old Business
14. New Business
15. Motion to Adjourn


Next meeting Monday, August 8th, 2011 - 6:00 pm, City Hall

Agenda: Evansville Common Council, Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 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 14, 2011 regular meeting and the July 6, 2011 special meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. MEUW – Scott Meske

6. Reports of Committees
A. Youth Center Advisory Board Report

B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report
(1). Motion to accept the Water & Light bills as presented.

(2). Motion to accept the City bills as presented.

(3). Motion to approve Resolution #2011-11, Approving Mid-Year Budget Amendments to the 2011 Budget.

(4). Motion to approve Resolution #2011-12, Designating Employer Pick-Up Contributions to Retirement Plans.

(5). Discussion: updating of City personnel policy / employee handbook.

(6). Discussion: 2012 budget calendar.

C. Plan Commission Report
(1). Comprehensive Plan Implementation Report (as updated at the June 1, 2010 Plan Commission meeting) – Informational Update Only.

D. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve the Class “B” Beer/”Class B” Liquor Alcohol Beverage License application for Evansville Lanes LLC, Shawn M. Sweet, Agent, 11 N. Madison St., Evansville, WI 53536 d/b/a Evansville Lanes, 108 E. Main St., Evansville, WI 53536 subject to passing any required follow-up inspections prior to license issuance.

E. Public Works Committee Report

F. Water & Light Committee Report

G. Economic Development Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve Resolution of Cooperation; Be it hereby resolved that the Evansville Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism with the support of the Evansville School District and CEED go on record that they will support through cooperative efforts and a team approach with the Evansville Economic Development Committee and the City of Evansville to increase the tax base and reduce the mill rate for all citizens through commercial and industrial expansion to achieve the Wisconsin state average of tax base per student in the Evansville School District.

H. Redevelopment Authority Report

I. Parks and Recreation Board Report

J. Historic Preservation Commission Report

K. Fire District Report

L. Police Commission Report

M. Energy Independence Team Report

N. Library Board/Liaison Report

O. Board of Appeals Report

7. Unfinished Business

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor

9. Communications from the City Administrator
A. Motion to approve Master Professional Services Agreement with Vierbicher for City Planner.

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First Reading of Ordinance 2011-07, An Ordinance Revising Landscape Regulations. [Recommended by Plan Commission]

B. First Reading of Ordinance 2011-08, Rezoning Lot 1 in Westfield Meadows. [Recommended by Plan Commission]

C. First Reading of Ordinance 2011-09, Rezoning Lots 43 and 50 in Westfield Meadows. [Recommended by Plan Commission]

D. First Reading of Ordinance 2011-10, Stop Sign at Cortland and Orchard View. [Sponsors Jacobson and Hayes]

12. Meeting Reminders:
A. Next meeting: Committee of the Whole, Monday, July 25, 2011.

B. Next meeting: Regular meeting, Tuesday, August 9, 2011.

13. 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, July 6, 2011

Agenda; Evansville Finance Committee: Thursday: July 7, 2011 7PM

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, July 7, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

Note: 6:30 meeting time

AGENDA
1. Call to order and roll call.

2. Approval of Agenda.

3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the June 9, 2011, meeting and approve as printed.

4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed.

5. Presentation: Financial audit of year ended December 31, 2010.

6. Motion to accept the W&L bills as presented.

7. Motion to accept the City bills as presented.

8. Unfinished Business:
A. Discussion: impact of state budget on local budget.

B. Discussion: Teamsters 695 grievance arbitration.

C. Discussion: donations and fundraising policy.

9. New Business:
A. Motion to recommend to Common Council adoption of Resolution 2011-11, Approving Mid-Year Budget Amendments to the 2011 Budget.

B. Motion to approve use of $1,000 of Bridge Construction Project for directional signage and maps.

C. Motion to approve position descriptions for Youth Center Director and Youth Center Coordinator.

D. Motion to approve hiring of Youth Center Director and Youth Center Coordinator.

E. Discussion: updating of City personnel policy / employee handbook.

F. Motion to recommend to Common Council adoption of Resolution 2011-12, Designating Employer Pick-Up Contributions to Retirement Plans.

G. Discussion: 2012 budget.

10. Adjournment.

Mason Braunschweig, Chair

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Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Agenda: Evansville Planning Commission: July 2011

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, July 5, 2011, 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

A. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from June 6, 2011 regular meeting and approve them as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. New Business

A. Preliminary Land Division – Ace Hardware CSM
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Applicant Comments
iii. Public Hearing
iv. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
v. Motion

B. Preliminary Land Division – Westfield Meadows Lot 1 CSM and Rezoning
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Applicant Comments
iii. Public Hearing
iv. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
v. Motion

C. Preliminary Land Division – Westfield Meadows Lots 43 and 50 Replat and Rezoning
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Applicant Comments
iii. Public Hearings
iv. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
v. Motion

D. Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Sec. 130-261 through 130-265 Landscaping Regulations
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Applicant Comments
iii. Public Hearing
iv. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
v. Motion

7. Old Business

8. Report on other permitting activity by City Planner

9. Report on Planner Solicitation

10. Report on the Unified Land Development Code Committee

11. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission

12. Report on Common Council actions relating to Plan Commission recommendations

13. Report on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters

14. Enforcement Report

15. Next regular meeting date – Monday, August 1, 2011

16. 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, June 28, 2011

Agenda: Evansville Eager Library Trustees: Tuesday, June, 28,2011

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees for the City of Evansville will be held on the 28th day of June, 2011, at 5:30 p.m., at Eager Free Public Library, 39 W. Main St., Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
5:30 p.m.
At Eager Free Public Library, 39 W. Main St., Evansville, WI 53536

AGENDA

If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact Kathi
Kemp at 608/882-2260.


1. Call to order.

2. Approval of May minutes (attached).

3. June bills (roll call vote).

4. Begin discussion of personnel policy.

5. Librarian’s Report:

Discuss Library gift monies.
Discuss upcoming Library programs.
Discuss library trustee handbook (one chapter per meeting).
Discuss 2011 to-date budget.
Discuss 2012 budget.
Discuss open-carry implications.
Discuss Board meetings using teleconferencing.
Discuss possible “sandwich” sign for programs.
Discuss possible Library evaluation by consultant.

6. Trustee elections.

7. Adjourn.

Next meeting: July 26, 2011.

Agenda; Public Works: Tuesday, June 28, 2011

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Public Works 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.

Public Works Committee
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 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 May 24th, 2011 regular meeting.
5. Citizen Appearances-
a. Public Informational Meeting regarding the Main St Bridge Project with Wisconsin DOT
Representatives
6. Construction Updates-
a. 6th street detention pond project-
b. Main St. Bridge -
7. Site plan reviews-
8. Communications from the City Engineer-
a. Discussion and possible motion to approve bids for South Sixth St Pond Project
b. Status regulatory permits for the South Sixth St Pond Project
c. Status of Rundle Easement
d. Wastewater Treatment and Wind Turbine updates
9. Communications from the Public Works Director-
10. New Business-
11. Old Business-
12. Parks and Recreation Report-
13. Motion to adjourn meeting.

Mason Braunschweig,
Chair Public Works Committee

Please turn off all cell phones during the meeting. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Agenda: Economic Development: Tuesday, June 21, 2011

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.

City of Evansville
Economic Development Committee
Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 5:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St. Evansville, WI

AGENDA

1. Roll call.

2. Call to order.

3. Citizen appearances, other than listed agenda items.

4. Rock County 5.0 meeting report and discussion

5. Chamber of Commerce report and discussion of Resolution of Cooperation (below)

a. Be it hereby resolved that the Evansville Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism with the support of the Evansville School District and CEED go on record that they will support through cooperative efforts and a team approach with the Evansville Economic Development Committee and the City of Evansville to increase the tax base and reduce the mill rate for all citizens through commercial and industrial expansion to achieve the Wisconsin state average of tax base per student in the Evansville School District.

6. Economic Development Plan
a. Reports back on items from 5/24
i. Cheryl to reconnect with Downtown revitalization group for clarification
ii. Jim to send Econ Dev Playbook to I&E Club
iii. Jim- Internet needs inventory
iv. James to share resource links with EFL and I&E
v. Chamber- Link on website to LOIS
vi. Sue- Written rules for TIF?
b. Review Workforce Development items.

7. East Main Street Bridge construction follow up.

8. Adjournment.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Agenda: Special Meeting: Public Safety: June 14, 2011

NOTICE

The special meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 14th day of June, 2011 at 6:15 p.m., at Creekside Place, 102 Maple Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Public Safety Committee
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 6:15 P.M.
Special Meeting
Creekside Place
102 Maple Street

** NOTE MEETING PLACE & TIME **

AGENDA - Revised
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed
5. Old Business-
a. Motion to approve the Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage License application for Evansville Community Partnership for the Evansville 4th of July Celebration from July 1, 2011 through July 4, 2011 at Lake Leota Park and attached Bartender’s List.

b. Motion to approve the revision to the Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage License application for Evansville Home Talent Baseball for the five (5) game season beginning May 12, 2011 to July 24, 2011 at Lake Leota Park Upper Diamond, Evansville WI and add an additional game on June 16, 2011.

6. New Business

7. Motion to adjourn


Dennis Wessels, Chairperson

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Saturday, June 11, 2011

Agenda: Park Board: Monday, June 13, 2011

Notice
The regular meeting of the Evansville Park & Recreation Board will be held on the date and time stated below at Police Department, 11 W Church St, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

City of Evansville, Wisconsin
Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting
Evansville Police Department, 11 W. Church St.
Monday, June 13th, 2011 – 6:00pm

***Please Note Meeting Location Change***

AGENDA

1. Call to Order & Roll Call
2. Motion to approve Agenda as printed
3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the May 9th, 2011 meeting & approve them as printed
4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, but not listed as agenda items
5. Evansville Jays Baseball – batting cage
6. Civil War Cannon – refurbish & new placement
7. Shoreline restoration – Formecology
8. Aquatic Report
9. Chair’s report on items of interest and/or actions of City Committees & Common Council
10. Reports/Updates park projects/maintenance
11. Old Business
12. New Business
13. Motion to Adjourn


Next meeting Monday, July 11th, 2011 - 6:00 pm, City Hall

Evansville/Town of Union Joint meeting: Monday, June 13, 2011: "Getting to Yes"

SPECIAL JOINT MEETING

City of Evansville Common Council
Town of Union Board

Monday, June 13, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, WI



1. Call to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Approval of agenda.

4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the May 9, 2011, joint meeting and approve them as presented.

5. Presentation by Gary Becker, Executive Director of the Local Government Institute, on government cooperation and collaboration.

6. Question and answer session regarding Becker presentation.

7. Redistribute copies of book “Getting to Yes,” provided by Kim Gruebling.

8. Determine next meeting date and speaker (suggested topic of Smart Growth).

9. Adjourn.

Sandra J. Decker, Mayor


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Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you.

Agenda; Common Council: Tuesday, June 14, 2011: Creekside Place: 6:30PM

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Creekside Place, 102 Maple Street, Evansville, WI

Please note change in meeting location

Agenda

1. Call to order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the May 10, 2011 regular meeting and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. Doug Rebout, Rock County Farm Bureau President, with invitation to Focus On Agriculture

B. Public Hearing – Amending the City of Evansville’s Comprehensive Plan
(1). Staff report
(2). Public hearing
(3). Discussion by Council
(4). Second Reading and Motion to Approve Ordinance 2011-04, An Ordinance Amending the City of Evansville’s Comprehensive Plan. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Brooks]

C. Second Reading and Motion to Approve Ordinance 2011-05, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110 Subdivision and Other Land Divisions. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Brooks]

6. Reports of Committees
A. Youth Center Advisory Board Report

B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report
(1). Motion to accept the Water & Light bills as presented.

(2). Motion to accept the City bills as presented.

(3). Motion to approve upgrade to Clarity accounting and billing software.

(4). Motion to adopt Resolution #2011-07, Borrowing $144,000 from State Trust Fund for Refinancing BCPL State Trust Fund Loan #02008047.01 (Post Office).

(5). Motion to adopt Resolution #2011-08, Borrowing $159,000 from State Trust Fund for Financing East Main Street Bridge Replacement.

(6). Motion to adopt Resolution 2011-09, Authorizing the Issuance of a $330,000 General Obligation Promissory Note.

C. Plan Commission Report
(1). Planner RFP update

D. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve Alcohol Beverage License Application for a Class “B” Beer/”Class B” Liquor License for Creekside Place Inc., David VanDerHaegen, Agent, DBA Creekside Place Inc., 102 Maple Street, Evansville, WI 53536.

E. Public Works Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve Resolution 2011-10, Documenting Review of the 2010 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR).

F. Water & Light Committee Report

G. Economic Development Committee Report

H. Redevelopment Authority Report

I. Parks and Recreation Board Report

J. Historic Preservation Commission Report

K. Fire District Report

L. Police Commission Report

M. Energy Independence Team Report

N. Library Board/Liaison Report

O. Board of Appeals Report

7. Unfinished Business

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
A. Motion to waive the seven-day notice on citizen appointments.
B. Motion to approve the Mayoral designations of Jeff Hanson, 535 Greenview Drive, as first alternate and Janice Turner, 233 West Church Street, as second alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for 2011 and remove them from the Board of Review.
C. Discussion regarding potential dates of July 6, 7 or 8 for special Council meeting to adopt the redistricting ordinance
D. Discussion regarding potential dates of mid-July, during the evening, for Committee of the Whole

9. Communications from the City Administrator

10. New Business
A. Report on proposed redistricting maps

11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First Reading of Ordinance 2011-06, An Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Polling Place, Wards, and Aldermanic Districts. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Wessels]

12. Meeting Reminders:
A. Next meeting: Tuesday, July 12, 2011.

13. Adjournment

Please note: A tour of Creekside Place will occur after adjournment and a quorum of the Common Council may be present.

Sandra J. Decker, Mayor

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Friday, April 8, 2011

Agenda: Park Board: Monday, April 11,2011

City of Evansville, Wisconsin
Park & Recreation Board Regular Monthly Meeting
City Hall
Monday, April 11th, 2011 – 6:00pm


AGENDA

1. Call to Order & Roll Call
2. Motion to approve Agenda as printed
3. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the March 14th, 2011 meeting & approve them as printed
4. Citizen appearances, relating to Park & Recreation, but not listed as agenda items
5. Brezinski Park
6. Shoreline restoration
7. Review park fees
8. Advertising signs at pool / park store
9. Wisconsin Youth Conservation Corps, Inc.
10. Chair’s report on items of interest and/or actions of City Committees & Common Council
11. Reports/Updates park projects/maintenance
12. Old Business
13. New Business
14. Motion to Adjourn

Next meeting Monday, May 9th, 2010 - 6:00 pm, City Hall

Agenda: Common Council: Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Common Council

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 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 8, 2011 regular meeting and the March 31, 2011, and April 7, 2011, special meetings and to approve them as presented.

5. Citizen appearances
A. Chamber of Commerce.

6. Reports of Committees
A. Youth Center Advisory Board Report

B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report
(1). Motion to accept the Water & Light bills as presented.

(2). Motion to accept the City bills as presented.

C. Plan Commission Report
(1). Motion to approve final land division application to create two duplex lots in the undeveloped portion of the Park Place Townhomes PUD.

D. Public Safety Committee Report
(1). Motion to approve the Alcohol Beverage License Application for a Class “B” Beer/“Class B” Liquor License for Creekside Place Inc, David VanDerHaegen, Agent, DBA Creekside Place Inc., 102 Maple Street, Evansville WI 53536.

(2). Motion to approve the 2011 Joint Powers Agreement between Rock County and the City of Evansville for Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).

E. Public Works Committee Report

F. Water & Light Committee Report

G. Economic Development Committee Report

H. Redevelopment Authority Report

I. Parks and Recreation Board Report

J. Historic Preservation Commission Report

K. Fire District Report

L. Police Commission Report

M. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee Report

N. Energy Independence Team Report

O. Library Board/Liaison Report

P. Board of Appeals Report

7. Unfinished Business
A. Motion to send letter to Town of Union Board of Supervisors noting the Common Council’s intent to work together on cooperative agreements.

8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
A. Mayoral Proclamation: Recognizing Arbor Day 2011
B. Mayoral Proclamation: Recognizing National Library Week
C. Mayoral Proclamation: Recognizing Municipal Clerk’s Week
D. Mayoral Proclamation in Appreciation of Mike Czerwonka’s Service to Evansville Municipal Court

9. Communications from the City Administrator

10. New Business

11. Introduction of New Ordinances
A. First reading of Ordinance 2011-03, Amending the Sign Code. [Sponsors: Braunschweig and Wyse].

12. Sale of 535 East Main Street (former police station).
A. Motion to meet in closed session per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate the purchasing of public property at 535 East Main Street, and to subsequently reconvene in open session.

B. In open session: Possible motion relative to sale of property at 535 East Main Street.

13. Meeting Reminders:
A. Next meeting: Re-organizational meeting Tuesday, April 19, 2011.

14. Adjournment

Sandra J. Decker, Mayor


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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Agenda: Evansville Finance; Thursday, April 7, 2011

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, April 7, 2011, 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 March 3, 2011, meeting and approve as printed.

4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed.

5. Motion to accept the W&L bills as presented.

6. Motion to accept the City bills as presented.

7. Unfinished Business:
A. Discussion and possible motion regarding 535 East Main Street (former police station).

B. Discussion and possible motion regarding budget amendments for Police Station and Police/EMS Garage.

C. Donations and Fundraising Policy.

8. New Business:
A. Discussion and possible motion regarding Request for Proposals for Planning Services.

B. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Agreement with William Rundle and Kristine Chilsen.

9. Adjournment.

Mason Braunschweig, Chair

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Agenda: Public Safety: Wed April 6, 2011

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 6th day of April, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 7:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street

** PLEASE NOTE MEETING TIME CHANGE TO 7PM**

AGENDA – revised 4/5/2011

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Motion to approve the March 2, 2011 regular meeting minutes as printed
5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed
6. Old Business
7. New Business
a. Discussion on Grove Society Civil War Weekend festivities in May, 2011.

b. Discussion on ECP July 4th Events

c. Motion to approve Operator’s License Application(s) for:
1. Becky L. Saterbak
2. David M. VanDerHaegen
3. Samantha R. Dolinski
4. Austin T. Omvig

d. Motion to recommend to Council approval of the Alcohol Beverage License Application for a Class “B” Beer/“Class B” Liquor License for Creekside Place Inc, David VanDerHaegen, Agent, DBA Creekside Place Inc., 102 Maple Street, Evansville WI 53536.

e. Public Hearing – Street Use License for the Evansville Farmer’s Market beginning Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Saturday, October 29, 2011.
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Open public hearing - Public Comments
iii. Close public hearing

f. Motion to approve the application for a Street Use License for Evansville Farmer’s Market from Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to October 29, 2011 on East Church Street from Maple Street to the Allen Creek Bridge.

g. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of the 2011 Joint Powers Agreement between Rock County and the City of Evansville for Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).

h. Discussion and motion to approve the Co-Ed Softball program and beer permits.

8. Evansville Police Report
9. Evansville Medical Service Report
10. Motion to adjourn


Dennis Wessels, Chairperson

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Friday, April 1, 2011

Agenda; Planning Commission: Monday, April 4, 2011

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, April 4, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall (Third Floor), 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

AGENDA

1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of agenda

4. Approval of minutes

A. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from February 7, 2011 regular meeting and approve them as printed

5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed

6. New Business

A. Conditional Use Permit – Ideal Auto LLC
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Applicant Comments
iii. Public Hearing
iv. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
v. Motion

B. Final Land Division – Park Place Townhomes, Porter Road
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Applicant Comments
iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
iv. Motion

C. Site Plan Review – Varco Pruden Addition
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Applicant Comments
iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
iv. Motion


D. Site Plan Review – Piggly-Wiggly Addition
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Applicant Comments
iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
iv. Motion

E. Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Sign Regulations
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Public Hearing
iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
iv. Motion

7. Old Business

A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Public Hearing
iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
iv. Resolution

B. Land Division Ordinance Amendment
i. Initial Staff Comments
ii. Public Hearing
iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments
iv. Motion

8. Report on other permitting activity by City Planner

9. Report by City Administrator

A. Request For Proposals (RFP) for Planning Services

B. Evansville/Union meeting Thursday, April 7.

10. Report on the Unified Land Development Code Committee

11. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission

12. Report of the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee

13. Report on Common Council actions relating to Plan Commission recommendations

14. Report on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters

15. Enforcement Report

16. Next regular meeting date - Monday, May 2, 2011

17. Motion to adjourn

Mayor Sandra J. Decker, Plan Commission Chair

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Saturday, March 26, 2011

Agenda: Eager Library; March 29, 2011

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees for the City of Evansville will be held on the 29th day of March, 2011, at 5:30 p.m., at Eager Free Public Library, 39 W. Main St., Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Eager Free Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
5:30 p.m.
At Eager Free Public Library, 39 W. Main St., Evansville, WI 53536

AGENDA

If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact Kathi
Kemp at 608/882-2260.


1. Call to order.

2. Approval of February meeting and March Special meeting minutes (attached).

3. March bills (roll call vote).

4. Discuss alternatives (Ruth Ann Montgomery to be part of discussion) to replacing Library work station (pseudo-server).

5. Discuss possibility of bundling purchases with other Rock County libraries.

6. Begin discussion of personnel policy.

7. Librarian’s Report:

Discuss use of savings for Civil War events
Discuss Library programs.

8. Adjourn.

Next meeting: April 26, 2011.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Agenda: Public Works: Monday March 21, 2011

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Public Works 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.

Public Works Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, March 21st, 2011 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 February 22, 2011 regular meeting.
5. Citizen Appearances-
6. Construction Updates-
a. 6th street detention pond project.
7. Site plan reviews-
a. Westfield Meadows LOMR
8. Communications from the City Engineer-
a. WWTF close-out information and discussion and motion for pay-out.
b. WWTF Wind Turbine warranty.
c. East Main Street Bridge – construction start date?
9. Communications from the Public Works Director-
10. New Business-
11. Old Business-
12. Parks and Recreation Report-
13. Motion to adjourn meeting.

Mason Braunschweig,
Chair Public Works Committee

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Agenda: Historic Preservation: March 16, 2011

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Evansville will be held on the 16th day of March, 2011, at 7:00 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, March 16, 2011
3rd Floor, City Hall
6:30pm
***First Draft***
1. Call to Order, Chair. Rich Modaff
2. Roll Call
3. Motion to waive reading of the January 19, 2011 minutes and approve them as read.
4. Applications – Appearances
a. 115 S. First Street Smith—Siding & Windows
b. 122 S. First Street McGaw—Windows and Fence
c. 33 W. Main Street Appliance Works—Sign Lighting
d. Others
5. Old Business
a. Discussion and Review HP Ordinances − John Decker
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
d. Remembrance Day Planning, John Decker
i. May, 2011 for Remembrance Day.
7. Other Business
a. Correspondences
b. Comments and Concerns.
8. Adjournment
Next Meeting Date: 4/20/2011

RDM Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Monday, March 14, 2011

Agenda: Unified Land Development: March 31, 2010 6PM

NOTICE

The meeting of the City of Evansville Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) Committee 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
Unified Land Development Code Committee
Thursday, March 31, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall (Third Floor), 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approve Minutes of September 30, 2010 Meeting

5. New Business

A. Section 130-1274 Sign Regulations – Allowing certain commercial signs (e.g. outfield fencing, swimming pool) in public parks subject to Park Board and City Council approval.

B. Chapter 110 Subdivision Ordinance – Regulating land divisions in the City’s long-term growth boundary.

6. Old Business

A. Section 130-261 through 130-275 Landscaping Regulations – Continued discussion of the point system requirements.

7. Discuss Future Meeting Dates

8. Motion to Adjourn

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Agenda; Economic Development; Tuesday, March 15, 2011

NOTICE

A regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 15th day of March, 2011, at 5:30 p.m., at City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council may be in attendance.

City of Evansville
Economic Development Committee
Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 5:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St. Evansville, WI

AGENDA



1. Roll call.

2. Approval of agenda.

3 Motion to waive reading of the minutes of December 21, 2010 meeting and approve as printed. No minutes for January or February.

4 Citizen appearances, other than those items listed below.

5 Chamber of Commerce general report.

6 Update: CEED

7 City/Chamber Partnership.

• Chamber Report.
• Commercial Property Database update & discussion.
• Business Park Identification discussion.

8 Economic Development Plan review.
9 Motion to adjourn.
Tony Wyse, Chair

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Agenda: Finance Committee: March 2011

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, March 3, 2011, 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 February 3, 2011, meeting and approve as printed.

4. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed.

5. Motion to accept the W&L bills as presented.

6. Motion to accept the City bills as presented.

7. Unfinished Business:
A. Contingency Budget: impact of state Budget Repair Bill and 2011-2013 Budget Report.

B. Donations and Fundraising Policy.

C. Discussion and possible motion regarding re-listing 535 East Main Street (former police station).

D. Discussion and possible motion regarding recognizing budget amendments for Police Station and Police/EMS Garage.

8. New Business:
A. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of 2011-2013 Agreement with Evansville Supervisory Association.

B. Motion to recommend to Common Council approval of Acknowledgement of Assignment and Assumption of Contracts. [from Foth Infrastructure & Environment to Cedar Corporation].

9. Adjournment.

Mason Braunschweig, Chair

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Agenda; Public Safety: Wed Mar 2, 2011

NOTICE

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 2nd day of March, 2011 at 6:00 p.m., at City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Evansville City Hall Council Room
31 S Madison Street

AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Motion to approve the January 5, 2011 regular meeting minutes as printed
5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed
6. Old Business
a. Discussion and possible motion regarding the snowmobile trail within the City of Evansville
b. Discussion and possible motion to create an ATV ordinance.
7. New Business
a. Motion to approve Operator’s License Applications for:
1. Cathy M Disch
b. Motion to approve an Ambulance bill reduction request.
c. Motion to approve the Secondhand Article Dealer license application for Kasa M. Riley, DBA K & J Thrift, 801 Brown School Road, Evansville WI 53536.

8. Evansville Police Report
9. Evansville Medical Service Report
10. Motion to adjourn


Dennis Wessels, Chairperson


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