Minutes: Public Works: August 2008

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Public Works Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the date and time stated below at Public Works Garage, 535 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.
Public Works Committee
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Works Shop, 535 South Madison Street, Evansville, WI
MINUTES
1 Meeting was called to order at 6:03pm.

2 Janis Ringhand, Todd Culbertson, Mason Braunschweig, Dave Wartenweiller, Dave Sauer & Dan Wietecha present.

3 Motion to Approve Agenda moved by Braunschweig and seconded by Ringhand, approved unanimously.

4 Motion to Approve minutes of the following meeting; July 22nd, 2008. Braunschweig approved, Ringhand seconded, approved unanimously.

5 Citizen appearances

A Tom Calley- Discussion and possible action regarding Pierson Calley’s Eagle Scout project involving trees for the west-side park.
1. A handout was presented that outlined the plan for planting trees in the Westside park.
2. Tom Calley was directed to speak with Kendal Wessell and coordinate with Ray Anderson.

6 Lake Leota –

A Discussion and possible motion to recommend the common council approve the following language for a referendum regarding the future of Lake Leota to be placed upon the November 4th, 2008 general election ballot; “Shall the Evansville Common Council approve spending an amount not to exceed $1.75 million in order to restore Lake Leota.” Moved by Ringhand, seconded by Braunschweig, approved unanimously.
1. Discussed was the fact that discussions with adjoining property owners was still ongoing and that there may be more costs associated with the project that will be discussed with Joe at Vierbecher.
2. Also discussed that if matter does go to referendum that Public Works will have it go out for bids before so that we are prepared to approve the bids immediately.


7 Site Plan Reviews – None this month.


8 Construction Updates
A Main Street Progress Report
1. Signage progress-
• List needs to be finalized so we can move ahead for signage.
• Historic light work numbers finalized for the grant work.
B County Trunk Highway M Progress Report
1. Construction meeting this week, dates will be figured out at that time.
C Capstone Ridge Phase 2 Progress Report- nothing.
D Westfield Meadows Progress Report- nothing.
E Madison Street (TH 59) Progress Report
1. May need new ordinance for the parking situation on Madison. This matter should be discussed at Public Safety.


9 Communications from City Engineer –
A Evansville/Union implementation comm. had questions for City Engineer and some map requests. It will be provided by city engineer.

10 Communications of Public Works Director –
A Lane issue on HWY M north of HWY 14. Matter to be sent to Public Safety.
B Review of finalized 2009 PW operating budget
1. Overall the operating budget for this department is less than last year, that is due in part to the creation of the Storm water utility.
2. $200,000 of operating budget is for park operations, this should go to EVL/Union imp. Comm. for potential kick-in from Union or a raising of fees for non-City residents.
3. Noted that soccer did not pay any fees. This should be in line with the fees paid by baseball, and softball.
4. Sept. 24, 2008 special budget meeting.


11 New Business
A Stormwater Utility- Discussion and possible regarding a “red-flag” policy pursuant to federal law and keeping the utility in conformity with other Evansville utilities. Motion by Braunschweig, seconded by Culbertson, approved unanimously.


12 Old Business
A West side water issue (to remain on agenda indefinitely)
1. Greenway grading will be done in another day.
2. Pond is still being worked on. There is another foot of gunk on the bottom.


13 Parks and Recreation Report
A Member Ringhand summarized the last Park Board meeting minutes for the committee.


14 Adjourn

Mason Braunschweig, Chair, Public Works Committee
Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you!