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Thursday, February 28, 2008

Minutes: Public Works: January 2008

City of Evansville
Public Works Committee

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 6:00 pm
Public Works Garage, 535 South Madison Street

MINUTES

I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chair Mason Braunschweig. Present: Mason Braunschweig and John Sornson. Absent: Fred Juergens. Also present: Superintendent Dave Wartenweiler, Engineer Dave Sauer, Administrator Dan Wietecha, and Gib Wiedenhoeft.

II. Approve Agenda. The agenda was accepted as presented.

III. December 26, 1007 Minutes. The minutes were approved as presented.

IV. Citizen Appearances. None.

V. Lake Leota. It was noted that the report from Vierbicher was due January 31; Braunschweig said it would go directly to the Common Council meeting rather than waiting for the next Public Works meeting. Wietecha indicated that following a recent meeting between Viebicher and the DNR, soil borings may be required as a late change to the Vierbicher report. As a separate issue, Sauer is in contact with the DNR regarding removing the weeds from the lakebed.

VI. Site Plan Review: Every Property. Sauer gave a quick heads up that the Every Property development will be coming to the February meeting. It is expected to include a sanitary sewer lift station, an offsite regional stormwater pond, and a water booster station.

VII. Site Plan Review: Evansville Manor. Sauer said the lighting plan had been received indicating a zero at the property line but he still needed some clarification from the project’s engineer regarding the wattage.

VIII. Site Plan Review: Fire Station. Sauer noted he had some concerns and needed a copy of the soil borings.

IX. Construction Update: Main Street. Sauer and Wietecha will be reviewing the project budget including a $16,000 expense for relocating electric control boxes.

X. Construction Update: Hotel. The Committee noted that construction had been delayed by the weather but has started.

XI. City Engineer. Items discussed elsewhere on agenda.

XII. Public Works Superintendent. Warternweiler said he anticipates a future budget amendment for snow removal costs in December.

XIII. Stormwater. Sauer distributed draft outlines on a City Stormwater Management Pland and on creating a Stormwater Management Utility. Sornson and Braunschweig indicated they would be willing to sponsor the Stormwater Utility ordinance when it comes time. Wietecha distributed preliminary estimates for Community Rating System (CRS) activities.

The Committee approved a motion to recommend the Common Council direct the City Engineer at a cost not to exceed $5,000 to estimate a stormwater utility budget, to determine impervious area by property, and to calculate potential equivalent residential unit (ERU) charges.

The Committee approved a motion to recommend the Common Council direct the City Engineer at a cost not to exceed $600 to prepare an application for a DNR Stormwater Management Planning Grant.

XIV. Historic Streetlights. It was noted that the streetlight proposal is on the Water & Light agenda next week.

XV. Adjournment. With no further business, the meeting adjourned.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Minutes; Evansville Redevelopment Authority February 19, 2008

Evansville Redevelopment Authority
Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 7:30 pm
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin

MINUTES

I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Chair Chris Eager. Present: Chris Eager, Betsy Ahner, Tony Wyse, Barb Jacobson, and Tom Calley. Absent: Roger Roth and John Decker. Also present: Executive Director Dan Wietecha.

II. Declare Quorum. There being a majority of the commissioners present at call to order, a quorum was declared.

III. Approve Agenda. Ahner made a motion, seconded by Jacobson, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

IV. Approve Minutes of January 22, 2008 Meeting. Wyse made a motion, seconded by Calley, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

V. Old Business.
a. Economic Development Summit. Wyse noted that five task forces (Downtown Revitalization, Governmental Relations, Marketing, Entrepreneurial Environment & Networking, and Workforce Development) were formed following the Summit. They have started meeting and are supposed to have their recommendations ready by the end of March. The Board will consider scheduling its April meeting so it can attend the task force presentations during the Economic Development Committee’s meeting.

b. TID #5. The Board discussed approaching a couple property owners in the district to inform them about tax increment financing.

VI. New Business. No new business was brought before the Board.

VII. Other Business. No other business was brought before the Board.

VIII. Adjournment. Jacobson made a motion, seconded by Calley, to adjourn at 8:00 pm. Motion passed unanimously.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Minutes: Economic Development: January 2008

City of Evansville
Economic Development Committee
Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 5:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St. Evansville, WI


1. Roll Call: Meeting called to order at 5:30 by Tony Wyse. Present: Roger Berg, Gene Bass David Olsen, Julie Meredith and Fred Juergens at 5:42. Also present: Bridgit Larsen and Mayor Sandy Decker. Matthias James and Rock County Rep. James Otterstein not present.

2. Approval of Agenda: David Olsen made a motion to approve and Gene Bass seconded.

3. Motion to waive the reading and approve the Dec. 2007 minutes: Gene Bass made a motion and Roger Berg seconded.

4. Citizens Appearances, other than on items listed below: None.

5. Economic Development Summit: The goal is to refine the objectives. 1)Workforce Development. 2)Downtown Revitalization. 3)Government Relations. 4)Marketing. 5)Entrepreneurial Environment.

6. Chamber of Commerce report: Monday membership meeting. Focus on Energy. will have a representative Alicia Rankin speaking on energy efficiency incentives.

7. City Administrator report: None.

8. Rock County Visitors Guide: Out and on the stands.

9. City Website update and discussion: None.

10. Discussion; Promotion of Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund: Review panel being established

11. Discussion Room Tax: Looking into how much tax should be charged.

12. Motion to Adjourn: Roger Berg made a motion and David Olsen seconded.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Minutes; Historic Preservation: January 2008

Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Minutes
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 7:00 P.M.
3rd Floor, City Hall

Present: Dennis Wessels, Steve Culbertson, Rich Modaff, John Decker, Steve Christens,
Betsy Ahner
Also Present: Jim McGoey

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by chair Rich Modaff. Motion by Steve Christians, second by Dennis Wessels to waive the reading of December 19, 2007 minutes and approve them as read. Motion carried.

Applications – Appearances

There were no applications to approve.

Old Business

Jim McGoey was present to discuss Historic District lighting. He informed Commission members that since their December meeting a proposal was on the agenda for Public Works. At that meeting he asked that the light fixtures removed from downtown Evansville not be used outside of the Historic District. 1) the original intent was to locate these poles in the Historic District 2) it is difficult to budget to purchase more ornamental lighting. He felt his proposal was well received with no objections raised by Dave Sauer or Dave Wartenweiler.

Next steps – there is a question of whether the poles need painting and what the cost might be.

Motion by Dennis Wessels that the Historic Preservation Commission has discussed a proposal for the installation of a combination of ornamental lights removed from the downtown area and cutoff lighting for the Historic District and recommends that this be pursued by the City of Evansville. Second by Steve Culbertson. Motion carried. (Note: in the December meeting $1,500 from the HPC 2007 budget was set aside for this project.)

Administrative

Redevelopment Authority – no proposals are before the RDA at this time.

Plaque Program Applications – there were no applications to act upon. The application has been provided to the City but has not yet been added to the website.

Grove Society – John Decker reported that Alison Becker will be hosting the January Old House Group and he invited those present to participate. The home belonged to the Hipkes and Ruth Ann Montgomery will be making a presentation on the history of the home. Also, John has talked to the Chamber leadership and they remain interested in taking space in the Historic Baker Office Building. He is putting together a work group. The Grove Society will have a table display at the grand re-opening of the Eager Building.

Document management – we are still waiting for the City to move forward on this.

Second Historic District – John suggested that we invite the residents of the proposed districts to get together and discuss their interest in this.

There being no other business a motion to adjourn was made by Culberson and Seconded by Wessels. Motion carried.




The minutes of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission are not official until approved by the Commission.

Minutes: Evansville Planning Commission: February 2008

City of Evansville Plan Commission

Regular Meeting
Monday, February 4, 2008, 6:00 pm
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin

MINUTES

I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Sandy Decker. Present: Sandy Decker, Diane Roberts, Gil Skinner, Bill Hammann, Jim Brooks, Mason Braunschweig (arrived late), and Jeff Vrstal (arrived late). Also present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha, City Planner Tim Schwecke, Fire Chief Mike Halvensleben, and Dean Schultz.

II. Approve Agenda. Skinner made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

III. Approve Minutes of January 3, 2008 Meeting. Skinner made a motion, seconded by Brooks, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

IV. Citizen Appearances. None.

V. Action Items.
a. Fire Hall Site Plan.
i) Applicant Presentation. Dean Schultz of Excel Engineering presented the site plan, including the 17,715 sf building, parking and driveway access around the building, landscaping, wetland delineation, grading, and a stormwater pond. Plans for a separate storage building are no longer part of the proposal.

ii) Staff Report. Schwecke presented his written report. He noted that the proposal exceeds the required parking standards, sidewalks need to be added between the parking and the building, it satisfies the landscaping requirements, the lighting plan is pending the city engineer’s review, and there are no wetland impacts. The Commission noted a letter from the city engineer indicating more time would be needed to review the proposed pond and stormwater management.

iii) Commissioners Discussion. The Commission asked about on-site vehicle maintenance, washing, and fueling. Halvensleben and Schultz indicated any maintenance and washing would be done indoors where trench drains and a curb would contain any spills; fueling would not be on-site. The Commission asked about the floodplain permit. Schwecke noted that the city administers its own floodplain regulations, this site plan is based on the anticipated new FIRM maps, and this project has been approved. Schultz noted that a general DNR permit would be required because of the amount of excavation; this permit has already been approved. The Commission noted that Water Street is a designated truck route and recommended warning lights or signs for approaching traffic.

iv) Applicant Comments. Schultz noted that the pond would have a poly liner per DNR standards because of the high groundwater. The sidewalks recommended by the planner will be added.

v) Decision. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to approve the site plan contingent upon the following conditions: 1) Prior to issuance of a building permit, the city engineer shall have approved the stormwater management plan, erosion control plan, and outdoor lighting plan; 2) Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall have paid all charge back application fees that may have been assessed; 3) The applicant shall obtain a separate sign permit for all on-site signage, 4) Sidewalks shall be provided along the side of the parking lots, closest to the south and west sides of the building; and 5) “Fire Truck Entering” or similar warning signs and lights shall be installed on Water Street.

VI. Discussion Items.
a. Fees in lieu of parkland dedication. Schwecke noted that the state had recently amended the statutes to again allow collection of fees in lieu of parkland dedication. Wietecha noted that the City Code had never been amended to disallow the fees; however, it would need to be reviewed to ensure it conforms to the new statutory language. The Commission noted that the formula and amount of fees would also need to be reviewed. The Commission noted its willingness to hold a special meeting if needed to make the City Code conform to the new statutory language.

VII. Preliminary Development Presentations. None.

VIII. Rock County Smart Growth Plan. Decker indicated she expected to attend their next meeting on February 7. The land use element is on the meeting agenda.

IX. Site Plan Amendments. None.

X. CRS Application. Schwecke indicated that it is in process; FEMA will be scheduling a site visit.

XI. Redevelopment Authority. None.

XII. Historic Preservation Commission. None.

XIII. Evansville-Union Implementation Committee. Hammann noted the committee had held its first meeting. They intend to address service matters (such as street maintenance) prior to addressing policy issues (such as land use). They discussed snow plowing during the first meeting and will be discussing law enforcement next. Janis Ringhand was appointed chair, and Bob Janes was appointed vice chair.

XIV. ULDC Advisory Committee. Schwecke said they had held their initial meeting and the next meeting is February 21.

XV. Common Council Actions. Schwecke noted his written report.

XVI. Board of Appeals. None.

XVII. Enforcement. None.

XVIII. Upcoming Meeting Dates.
a. The Commission agreed to a special meeting at 6:00 on February 21 (ULDC to hold a public hearing for a conditional use permit (CUP). The applicant will be responsible for the expense of the special meeting.

b. The Commission noted the next regular meeting date of March 3, 2008.

XIX. Adjournment. Hammann made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to adjourn the meeting. Motion approved unanimously.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Minutes; Finance Committee: February 2008

City of Evansville
Finance & Labor Relations Committee

Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 7, 2008, 5:30 pm
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin

MINUTES

I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Chair Tom Cothard.

II. Roll Call. Present: Chair Cothard and Alderpersons Mason Braunschweig and Diane Roberts. Also present: Administrator Dan Wietecha.

III. Approve Agenda. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion approved unanimously.

IV. Minutes of January 10, 2008, Meeting. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to waive the reading of and to approve the minutes as presented. Motion approved unanimously.

V. Citizen Appearances. None.

VI. Water and Light Bills. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to approve the Water and Light bills in the amount of $559,824.92 and authorize their payment. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.

VII. City Bills. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to approve the City bills in the amount of $1,651,958.42 and authorize their payment. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.

VIII. Unfinished Business:
a. YMCA Contract. Wietecha said he had met with the YMCA again and anticipates a contract for the March meeting. In the meantime, we are continuing under the terms of the 2007 contract.

b. Water Street Lot. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to recommend to Common Council sale of the lot on Water Street for $6,846.22 plus $300.00 to cover city professional expenses and placement of a deed restriction on the lot retained by the city. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.

IX. Closed Session. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Cothard, to meet in closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to discuss hiring for the Finance Director position; under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) to discuss negotiation of union contracts; and under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to discuss non-represented employee performance evaluations, contracts, and wages. Motion passed unanimously. After discussion, the Committee returned to open session.

X. New Business:
a. Non-Represented Employee Contracts and Wages. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council approval of revisions to non-represented employee contracts and wages per the City Administrator’s recommendations. Motion approved unanimously.

b. Capital Budget Amendment. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council adoption of Resolution 2008-03, Approving Amendments to 2008 Capital Budget.

c. Human Resources Administrator. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to approve the revised position description for the Human Resources Administrator.

XI. Adjournment. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn. Motion approve unanimously at 5:50.