Evansville Redevelopment Authority
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 17, 2006, 7:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Chairperson Eager. Present were Chairperson Eager, Ald. Hammann, Ald. Wyse, Betsy Ahner, John Decker, Tom Calley and Roger Roth. James Otterstein, Rock County Economic Development Manager, and Mayor Sandra Decker, were also present.
Members of WEBLOS Scout Pack 514 attended the meeting and were welcomed by Chairperson Eager.
The agenda was approved as printed.
Approval of Minutes
No minutes were available from the September meeting.
Citizen Appearances Other Than Agenda Items Listed None.
Public Hearings None.
Unfinished Business
Committee member Ahner asked for an update on the application of the Eager Building for a Commerce Department grant. They have received approval on their application from the Wisconsin State Historical Society and the US Park Service.
Ald. Hammann announced Evansville has been awarded a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Enhancement grant and will be able to restore the brick pavers on two blocks of Main Street (from Maple to First St) as well as bike paths and other downtown enhancements.
New Business
John Decker presented a proposed resolution to accompany an application for Preserve America designation. He explained that this designation would make Evansville eligible to apply for further grants for public-private historic preservation efforts. Staff at the Wisconsin State Historical Society will prepare the application on our behalf. Motion by Ald. Hammann to adopt the proposed resolution. Second by Roger Roth. Motion carried.
Mayor Decker spoke briefly to the WEBLOS and asked if they knew why it was so important for them to shop and do business in Evansville. Three of the scouts gave very good answers to the question. A scout also asked what the Eager Building project would include and Chairperson Eager explained plans for the restoration of the front of the building and remodeling of the interior to include retail and office space and apartments. He thanked the WEBLOS and their leaders for taking the time to attend the meeting and learn about their city government.
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.
Prepared by
Betsy Ahner
The Minutes of meetings of the Redevelopment Authority are not official until approved by the Authority.
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