Evansville Common Council--April 10, 2007

Common Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 10, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI

MINUTES

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

Approval of Agenda
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Roberts, to move agenda item 9, City Administrator, to after agenda item 4, Minutes. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Braunschweig, to waive the reading of the minutes of March 13, 2007, regular meeting and approve them as printed. Motion carried.

Communications from the City Administrator
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Sornson, to approve Resolution #2007-12, hiring Foth Infrastructure and Environment for Administration of the CDBG-PFED Grant for the Biodiesel Project.

After some discussion, motion by Hammann, seconded by Braunschweig, amending the motion allowing Foth to bill at established rates and total costs are not to exceed $15,000. Motion carried.

The original motion, as amended, carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve Relocation Order. This order is needed in the seconded phase of the Main Street project, so that the city can acquire lands or interests in lands to build the street and sidewalks. Motion carried.

Citizen appearances - None

Dean Community Center Advisory Committee (youth program operated by the YMCA of Northern Rock County) A report from Tracy Schroeder was distributed.

Primetimers and Senior Nutritional Center and Senior Transportation Program
Evelyn Cantrell distributed the Treasurer report and reported on their activities.

Evansville Community Partnership Report
Doug Zweizig distributed a report.

SOLE Committee
Ald. Juergens reported the Committee is working with the State for funding for Lake Leota Projects. The Committee and State will be meeting next week and inspecting the lake facilities.

Plan Commission Report
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Juergens, to approve the extraterritorial land division for Stella Krumweide. This land division will create a single parcel of 3.1 acres, which the City of Evansville will purchase for an electric substation. Motion carried.

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Juergens, to approve the final CSM for Landmark Services Cooperative. This certified survey map (CSM) for the land division application for Landmark Services Cooperative (Application #2007-3) would divide the subject property into 2 lots. Plan Commission and Common Council already approved the application to divide the land. Motion carried.

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Juergens, to adopt Ordinance #2007-3, amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code by adopting a digital map as the Official Zoning map. Motion carried.

Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve Water and Light bills and authorize their payments of $603,992.91. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the City bills and authorize their payments of $1,045,337.31. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Braunschweig, to remove from the table the approval of Tax Incremental District #7 Development Agreement between the City of Evansville, North Prairie Productions, and Landmark Services Cooperative. Motion carried.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve Tax Incremental District #7 Development Agreement between the City of Evansville, North Prairie Productions, and Landmark Services Cooperative. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve Resolution #2007-15, Authorizing $2,860,000 General Obligation Bonds for Community Development Projects in Tax Incremental Districts. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve Resolution #2007-16, directing publication of Notice to Electors. Motion carried.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve Resolution #2007-17, providing for the Sale of $2,860,000 General Obligation Community Development Bonds. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve Resolution #2007-18, providing for the Sale of $2,615,000 Water and Electric System Revenue Bonds. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve Resolution #2007-19, declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

After it was noted that Resolution #2007-19 had a blank line, motion by Cothard, seconded by Wessels, to include the amount of “$8,302,300.” Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Roberts, to approve application for a State Trust Fund Loan of approximately $500,000. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve application for a State Trust Fund Loan of approximately $1,918,000. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Roberts, to approve custodial services contract with Tony Ryerson d/b/a Fresh Start Cleaning and to fill in the blanks with “$600” per month and “$20” per hour. Mayor Decker reported the city attorney needs to review this contract.

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Braunschweig, to include, “subject to city attorney’s review.” Motion carried.

The original motion, as amended, unanimously on a roll call vote.

Motion by Cothard, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve write-off of EMS Billings in the amount of $444.00. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Public Safety Committee Report - None

Public Works Committee Report
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Sornson, to approve Resolution #2007-13, approving a Jurisdictional Transfer Agreement to Maintain Connectivity of the County Trunk Highway System through the City of Evansville. Motion carried.

Water & Light Committee - None

Economic Development Committee Report - None

Evansville Redevelopment Authority Report - None

Parks and Recreation Board Report - None

Historic Preservation Commission Report - None

Fire District Report
Ald. Roberts reported the District received the FEMA Grant.

Unfinished Business - None

Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor
Ald. Roberts read the Mayoral Proclamation designating April 27, 2007 as Arbor Day.

Ald. Roberts read the Mayoral Proclamation designating the week of May 20-26, 2007, as Emergency Medical Services Week.

Motion by Hammann, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve Resolution #2007-14, commending Bill Hammann for his Service as a District 1 Alderperson. Motion carried.

New Business - None

Introduction of New Ordinances
Ald. Hammann read the first reading of Ordinance #2007-4, Amending Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code by allowing Artisan Studios in certain districts provided certain standards are met [sponsored by Ald. Hammann and Ald. Braunschweig].

Adjournment
Motion by Braunschweig, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried.

Prepared by:
James Beilke
City Clerk/Treasurer

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