Minutes: Evansville Common Council, December 2006

Common Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 12, 2006, 6:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

MINUTES

Mayor Decker called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Present were: Mayor Decker and Alderpersons Wyse, Roberts, Hammann, Cothard, Sornson, Juergens, Braunschweig, and Wessels. Staff present: Mark Kopp City Attorney; Scott George, Water Light Superintendent; Scott McElroy, Police Chief; Kathy Buttchen, Assistant EMS Coordinator; David Wartenweiler, Public Works Superintendent; and Jim Beilke, Clerk/Treasurer.

Approval of Agenda
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the agenda and to delete agenda items 6D(3), Resolution #2006-8, and 6D(4), YMCA agreement. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Roberts, to waive the reading of the minutes of November 14, 2006, regular meeting and approve them as printed. Motion carried.

Citizen appearances - None

Evansville Community Partnership Report
Christia Hunt, 13026 W. Glacier Drive, reported ECP is organizing the Chili Cook-off, 4th of July Fair, and Energy Fair.

SOLE Committee
Gilbert Wiedenhoeft, 256 W. Main Street, gave an update on the draining of the lake and reported the riprap and fabric were adjusted to decrease the pooling of water behind it.

Plan Commission Report
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Braunschweig, to adopt Resolution #2006-43, creating, describing and making certain findings and approving Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 7, City of Evansville, Wisconsin. Greg Mann from Ehlers and Associates distributed an updated project plan dated December 12, 2006. He reviewed the changes in the maps, starting date of phase 2, and cash flow projections for phase 1 and phase 2. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Braunschweig, to adopt Resolution #2006-50, authorizing the submission of a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Facilities for Economic Assistance (TEA) Grant Application for the North Prairie Productions biodiesel facility project. Motion carried.


Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Sornson, to approve Water and Light bills and authorize their payments of $707,224.36. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Wessels, to approve the City bills and authorize their payments of $424,760.94. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the write off of the remaining balance on the Robert Schaefges account in the amount of $18,334.93. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

The Council discussed the Nonn zoning case settlement. Mr. Nonn was violating the city’s sign code and zoning code by operating a business in a residential neighborhood. The City took him to court, and Mr. Nonn was fined in the amount of $3,464.25.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Braunschweig, to adopt Resolution 2006-48, authorizing the City to purchase property in the Town of Union for a substation. Exhibit A, the Certified Survey Map, which was not completed as of today, was discussed. It will be completed before the land is sold to the city, but Council needs to approve this resolution first. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Public Safety Committee Report - None

Public Works Committee Report
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Resolution #2006-51, authorizing the submission of a Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities application for the Main Street Brick Restoration project. Motion carried.

Ald. Hammann reported Public Works will have an open house on the Main Street Project on December 21st at Hagen Insurance.

Water & Light Committee - None

Economic Development Committee Report
Ald. Wyse reported the Committee is working on city economic development strategy and is working with Downtown Task Force on developing businesses downtown. Also, The committee has been working with a consultant to improve the City of Evansville website.

Evansville Redevelopment Authority Report
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Wyse, to adopt Resolution #2006-49, authorizing the submission of a Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities application for the Eager Building Conversion. Motion carried.

Parks and Recreation Board Report - None

Historic Preservation Commission Report - None

Fire District Report - None

Unfinished Business - None

Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Braunschweig, to waive the seven-day notice requirement on mayoral appointments. Motion carried.

Motion Hammann, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the mayoral appointment of Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. of Appleton, WI, as City Assessor for a three-year term ending on December 31, 2009. Motion carried.

Introduction of New Ordinances
Ald. Cothard read the first reading of Ordinance #2006-42, amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code by allowing motor vehicle storage yards in certain zoning districts provided certain conditions are met [sponsored by Ald. Braunschweig and Ald. Hammann].

Ald. Braunschweig read the first reading of Ordinance #2006-43, amending Chapter 110 of the Municipal Code by requiring the payment of real estate taxes before a certified survey map (CSM) may be recorded by the Rock County Register of Deeds [sponsored by Ald. Braunschweig and Ald. Hammann].

Ald. Braunschweig read the first reading of Ordinance #2006-44, rezoning territory (39 West Church Street) from Residential District One (R-1) to Community Business District (B-3) [This is an applicant-initiated ordinance].

Ald. Wessels read the first reading of Ordinance #2006-45, amending stop sign location [sponsored by Ald. Juergens and Ald. Sornson].

Adjournment
Motion by Braunschweig, seconded by Wessels, to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM. Motion carried.

Prepared by:
James Beilke
City Clerk/Treasurer

These minutes are not official until approved by Common Council at their next regular meeting.