City of Evansville Plan Commission
Regular Meeting
Monday, February 2, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall (Third Floor), 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI
MINUTES
1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Chair Sandy Decker.
2. Roll Call. Members Present: Mason Braunschweig, Jim Brooks, Sandy Decker, John Gishnock, Bill Hammann, Diane Roberts, and Gil Skinner. Others Present: City Administrator, Dan Wietecha; City Planner, John Stockham; and Greg Helgesen.
3. Approval of agenda. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Brooks to approve the agenda as printed. Motion approved unanimously.
4. Approval of minutes.
A. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Skinner to waive the reading of the minutes from the January 5, 2009 regular meeting and approve them as printed. Motion approved unanimously.
5. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed. None
6. Action items.
A. Conditional Use Permit for a used car lot and dealership at 110 E. Church Street. Stockham reviewed his staff report, including review of criteria and findings. There were no questions for clarification and Decker opened the public hearing at 6:12 p.m. No one spoke. Decker closed the public hearing at 6:13 p.m. Decker made a motion, seconded by Roberts to conditionally approve the Conditional Use Permit subject to conditions as contained in the staff report. Hammann made a motion, seconded by Brooks to amend the motion by changing Staff Recommendation #4 by striking the phrase “no additional exterior lighting and” Motion approved unanimously. Main motion, as amended, approved unanimously.
B. Site Plan for a used car lot and dealership at 110 E Church Street. Stockham reviewed his staff report. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Roberts to approve the Site Plan with conditions recommended by staff and with added language to #2 stating: “The applicant may request a change in the lighting or signage with submittal and approval of a Lighting and Signage Plan.” Motion approved unanimously.
7. Discussion items.
A. Stockham stated that staff will systematically review the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC), identify any administrative or enforcement problems, and bring recommendations back to the Plan Commission and Unified Land Development Code Committee in March or April. He suggested not re-writing the entire code, but rather update on a needs basis.
B. The Commission reviewed the year-end building permits report.
8. Preliminary development presentations. None.
9. Report of the Evansville Redevelopment Authority.
A. Wietecha stated the meetings are suspended until needed in the future.
10. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission. Decker stated they received a local government sub-grant grant for intensive survey of historic properties. The Arrowhead Library System is receiving a grant to digitize historic documents at Eager Free Public Library.
11. Report of the Evansville-Union Implementation Committee. None
12. Update on Common Council actions relating to Plan Commission recommendations. None
13. Update on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters. None
14. Update on Rock County Smart Growth Plan. Decker stated the complete draft is on Rock County’s website. The final advisory meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
15. Enforcement. None
16. Next regular meeting date. Monday, March 2, 2009
17. Motion to adjourn. Roberts made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig to adjourn. Motion approved unanimously.
Prepared by Judy Walton, City Clerk
The minutes are not official until approved by the Plan Commission at their next regular meeting.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Minutes: Evansville Economic Development: February 17, 2009
Economic Development Committee
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 5:30 pm
City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
I. Roll Call. Acting Chair Janis Ringhand called the meeting to order at 5:40. Present: Janis Ringhand, Gene Bass, Rebecca DeMarb, and James Otterstein. Absent: Tony Wyse, Dave Olsen, Roger Berg, and Matthias James. Also present: Mayor Sandy Decker, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ellen Brown, and Andy Peart.
II. Agenda. The Committee noted that without a quorum, it could not act on any of the agenda items. However, the agenda was expected to consist mostly of update and report items.
III. Minutes. Lacking a quorum, the minutes of the January 20, 2009, regular meeting were held until the next meeting.
IV. Citizen Appearances. None.
V. Chamber of Commerce. New Executive Director Ellen Brown was welcomed by the Committee. She said that several business have recently joined the Chamber. Their revamped website includes a community events calendar. The Business Directory & Community Guide will be going to press in the next couple weeks; they plan on printing 500-600 more copies than last year.
VI. Welcome Signs. Bass reported that Jim Kopecky, Betsy Ahner (Historic Preservation Commission), Mike Halvensleben (Chamber of Commerce), Ron Carlson (Park Board), and himself will be meeting in the next couple weeks.
VII. I&E Club. Wietecha reported that the Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club had 38 attending their last meeting. They’ve elected the following officers: President John Gishnock, Vice President Speaker Greg Hofmeister, Vice President Facilities Mike Hasz, Treasurer Lori Allen, and Secretary Cindy Hammer. They are now working with Evansville Community Partnership for fiscal agent services; expenses to date have been minimal. The Club will have a representative from the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) at its March meeting.
VIII. Economic Development Entity. Otterstein reported that representatives of the Economic Development Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Evansville Community Partnership, and School District met the day before. They discussed the general roles and responsibilities each organization currently serves related to economic development. They will be meeting again March 23 to discuss creating an “entity” to serve as a framework for collaboration and communication among the organizations. Wietecha will forward a copy of the meeting notes to Committee members.
IX. New Business: CEAP. Otterstein reported that the University of Michigan Community Economic Adjustment Program is working with communities that have had automotive manufacturing plant closures. CEAP will hold a workshop on March 16 so federal, state, and non-profit organizations can provide local organizations with an overview of their various programs and funding opportunities to help socio-economic recovery efforts.
X. Adjournment. With no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 6:05 pm.
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 5:30 pm
City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
I. Roll Call. Acting Chair Janis Ringhand called the meeting to order at 5:40. Present: Janis Ringhand, Gene Bass, Rebecca DeMarb, and James Otterstein. Absent: Tony Wyse, Dave Olsen, Roger Berg, and Matthias James. Also present: Mayor Sandy Decker, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ellen Brown, and Andy Peart.
II. Agenda. The Committee noted that without a quorum, it could not act on any of the agenda items. However, the agenda was expected to consist mostly of update and report items.
III. Minutes. Lacking a quorum, the minutes of the January 20, 2009, regular meeting were held until the next meeting.
IV. Citizen Appearances. None.
V. Chamber of Commerce. New Executive Director Ellen Brown was welcomed by the Committee. She said that several business have recently joined the Chamber. Their revamped website includes a community events calendar. The Business Directory & Community Guide will be going to press in the next couple weeks; they plan on printing 500-600 more copies than last year.
VI. Welcome Signs. Bass reported that Jim Kopecky, Betsy Ahner (Historic Preservation Commission), Mike Halvensleben (Chamber of Commerce), Ron Carlson (Park Board), and himself will be meeting in the next couple weeks.
VII. I&E Club. Wietecha reported that the Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club had 38 attending their last meeting. They’ve elected the following officers: President John Gishnock, Vice President Speaker Greg Hofmeister, Vice President Facilities Mike Hasz, Treasurer Lori Allen, and Secretary Cindy Hammer. They are now working with Evansville Community Partnership for fiscal agent services; expenses to date have been minimal. The Club will have a representative from the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) at its March meeting.
VIII. Economic Development Entity. Otterstein reported that representatives of the Economic Development Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Evansville Community Partnership, and School District met the day before. They discussed the general roles and responsibilities each organization currently serves related to economic development. They will be meeting again March 23 to discuss creating an “entity” to serve as a framework for collaboration and communication among the organizations. Wietecha will forward a copy of the meeting notes to Committee members.
IX. New Business: CEAP. Otterstein reported that the University of Michigan Community Economic Adjustment Program is working with communities that have had automotive manufacturing plant closures. CEAP will hold a workshop on March 16 so federal, state, and non-profit organizations can provide local organizations with an overview of their various programs and funding opportunities to help socio-economic recovery efforts.
X. Adjournment. With no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 6:05 pm.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Minutes: Evansvillle/Union Implementation: Feb 2009
EVANSVILLE UNION IMPLEMENTATION MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Evansville City Hall
Call to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Ringhand.
Present: Don Krajeck, Bob Janes, Bill Hammann, Janis Ringhand, Eric Larsen. Absent: Tom Cothard.
Accepted the agenda as printed on a Hammann/Janes motion, unanimous.
Approved the minutes of the January 21, 2009, meeting as printed on a Krajeck/Janes motion, unanimous.
Discussed a color coded zoning map. Greg Hoffmeister suggested using the County color code for Union’s existing zoning and using an overlay that only shows the area’s that do not correspond to the Evansville map. Ringhand will forward this idea to city officials for their input.
It was suggested that the City Engineer and Greg Hoffmeister attend our next meeting. We could change our meeting night to accommodate their attendance.
No miscellaneous items.
Discussion on joint application for upstream, Lake Leota Watershed Grant. Bill Hammann had a copy of the Strand Study that was done in 2006, several maps show areas that have been rehab-
Ilitated, need repair and other statistics. Union members will review the document and we will discuss further at the next meeting.
Adjourned at 6:52 on a Janes/Hammann motion, unanimous.
Next meeting March, 18, 2009, 6:00 p.m. (may change to accommodate engineer & planner).
Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Evansville City Hall
Call to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Ringhand.
Present: Don Krajeck, Bob Janes, Bill Hammann, Janis Ringhand, Eric Larsen. Absent: Tom Cothard.
Accepted the agenda as printed on a Hammann/Janes motion, unanimous.
Approved the minutes of the January 21, 2009, meeting as printed on a Krajeck/Janes motion, unanimous.
Discussed a color coded zoning map. Greg Hoffmeister suggested using the County color code for Union’s existing zoning and using an overlay that only shows the area’s that do not correspond to the Evansville map. Ringhand will forward this idea to city officials for their input.
It was suggested that the City Engineer and Greg Hoffmeister attend our next meeting. We could change our meeting night to accommodate their attendance.
No miscellaneous items.
Discussion on joint application for upstream, Lake Leota Watershed Grant. Bill Hammann had a copy of the Strand Study that was done in 2006, several maps show areas that have been rehab-
Ilitated, need repair and other statistics. Union members will review the document and we will discuss further at the next meeting.
Adjourned at 6:52 on a Janes/Hammann motion, unanimous.
Next meeting March, 18, 2009, 6:00 p.m. (may change to accommodate engineer & planner).
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Minutes: Evansville Park Board: February 16, 2009
PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, February 16, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Evansville City Hall
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Ringhand.
Present: Jerry Krueger, Ron Carlsen, Jeff Farnsworth, Sue Merritt, Rich Modaff, Janis Ringhand, Fred Juergens (6:05). Staff: Ray Anderson. Absent: Rick Hamacher. Citizens: Steve Verkuilen, John Decker, Jim Turner, Rod Courtier.
Agenda approved as printed on a Farnsworth/Modaff motion; unanimous.
Minutes of the January 19, 2009 meeting were approved on a Farnsworth/Modaff motion; unanimous.
Citizen appearances: Steve Verkuilen, 14357 W. Golf Air Dr., was present to request a plaque of recognition for Boy Scout Troop 514 on the foot bridge that spans the creek in the park. The Board was receptive to the idea but chose to table the issue until we determine/re-establish the park policy on memorials and donations.
SOLE Committee report – Rod Courtier and Jim Turner were present for SOLE. Jim had some ideas for Memorial walls, he will get copies to us. They are ready to fundraise for planting, stocking, a memorial wall or other potential donations to the park. Jim suggested the Park Store have bait and fishing equipment available when we are able to fish in the lake. Jim will also submit a list of issues they feel need to be resolved with Vierbicher, regarding the dredging.
Discussion regarding Lake Leota Grand Re-opening event – Two entities have come forward to offer assistance with the celebration. ECP will focus on the Lake during the 4th of July celebration; UB&T has offered to provide music as part of one of their Sunday Concerts in the Park. Park Board appreciates both offers, and would welcome the support of both. It was determined the 4th of July has a good ready made crowd and that would be the best time. Details will be worked out with the 4th of July Committee.
Tom Calley from ECP had also requested the use of the Warming House roof for the fireworks. They are working on a raffle or auction to sell preferred seating on the Warming House for the fireworks only. The Board OK’d the use as part of the 4th of July Celebration.
Note: Moved # 9 on the agenda up to after # 6.
John Decker was present for the Grove Society to request that a windmill, donated by Peter Sears, be located east of the Baker Building in the park. The windmill is galvanized, maintenance free, 6’ fan, tower height a max of 30’, could be less. A reinforced concrete pad, about 5’ x 5’ by 3’ deep would be required, a chain link fence or other prohibition from climbing would be required.
On a Farnsworth/Merritt motion the board recommended pursuing the erection of the windmill on the east side of the Baker Building, unanimous.
Discussion regaring park policy on donations. On a Farnsworth/Modaff motion, this was tabled until next month, when a copy of the existing policy will be available, unanimous.
Discussion on Wetland Shoreland Restoration – Ringhand explained that a grant is available for plantings around the lake, the time frame is May 1 and work on the grant needs to start asap. On a Juergens/Carlsen motion the city will move forward with a Wetland Shoreland Restoration Grant, unanimous.
Chairs report – dredging on Lake Leota is complete, water has filled to a mid level, spillway repair will be conducted, weather permitting. Staging areas will be cleaned and reseeded around the lake.
Park Maintenance report – nothing to report. Geese have returned. Discussion on goosebuster set up around lake and 6” fence around lake to deter geese.
Aquatics Report – nothing to report. Tabled consideration of low income swimming passes until next month when Rick is present.
Old business – the Board would like to see our Capital Budget for 2009 at the next meeting.
New business – Sue Merritt is interested in a Tennis League, she will contact Mindy Brice and Amy Eager, to gage interest.
On a Juergens/Modaff motion, adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Monday, February 16, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Evansville City Hall
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Ringhand.
Present: Jerry Krueger, Ron Carlsen, Jeff Farnsworth, Sue Merritt, Rich Modaff, Janis Ringhand, Fred Juergens (6:05). Staff: Ray Anderson. Absent: Rick Hamacher. Citizens: Steve Verkuilen, John Decker, Jim Turner, Rod Courtier.
Agenda approved as printed on a Farnsworth/Modaff motion; unanimous.
Minutes of the January 19, 2009 meeting were approved on a Farnsworth/Modaff motion; unanimous.
Citizen appearances: Steve Verkuilen, 14357 W. Golf Air Dr., was present to request a plaque of recognition for Boy Scout Troop 514 on the foot bridge that spans the creek in the park. The Board was receptive to the idea but chose to table the issue until we determine/re-establish the park policy on memorials and donations.
SOLE Committee report – Rod Courtier and Jim Turner were present for SOLE. Jim had some ideas for Memorial walls, he will get copies to us. They are ready to fundraise for planting, stocking, a memorial wall or other potential donations to the park. Jim suggested the Park Store have bait and fishing equipment available when we are able to fish in the lake. Jim will also submit a list of issues they feel need to be resolved with Vierbicher, regarding the dredging.
Discussion regarding Lake Leota Grand Re-opening event – Two entities have come forward to offer assistance with the celebration. ECP will focus on the Lake during the 4th of July celebration; UB&T has offered to provide music as part of one of their Sunday Concerts in the Park. Park Board appreciates both offers, and would welcome the support of both. It was determined the 4th of July has a good ready made crowd and that would be the best time. Details will be worked out with the 4th of July Committee.
Tom Calley from ECP had also requested the use of the Warming House roof for the fireworks. They are working on a raffle or auction to sell preferred seating on the Warming House for the fireworks only. The Board OK’d the use as part of the 4th of July Celebration.
Note: Moved # 9 on the agenda up to after # 6.
John Decker was present for the Grove Society to request that a windmill, donated by Peter Sears, be located east of the Baker Building in the park. The windmill is galvanized, maintenance free, 6’ fan, tower height a max of 30’, could be less. A reinforced concrete pad, about 5’ x 5’ by 3’ deep would be required, a chain link fence or other prohibition from climbing would be required.
On a Farnsworth/Merritt motion the board recommended pursuing the erection of the windmill on the east side of the Baker Building, unanimous.
Discussion regaring park policy on donations. On a Farnsworth/Modaff motion, this was tabled until next month, when a copy of the existing policy will be available, unanimous.
Discussion on Wetland Shoreland Restoration – Ringhand explained that a grant is available for plantings around the lake, the time frame is May 1 and work on the grant needs to start asap. On a Juergens/Carlsen motion the city will move forward with a Wetland Shoreland Restoration Grant, unanimous.
Chairs report – dredging on Lake Leota is complete, water has filled to a mid level, spillway repair will be conducted, weather permitting. Staging areas will be cleaned and reseeded around the lake.
Park Maintenance report – nothing to report. Geese have returned. Discussion on goosebuster set up around lake and 6” fence around lake to deter geese.
Aquatics Report – nothing to report. Tabled consideration of low income swimming passes until next month when Rick is present.
Old business – the Board would like to see our Capital Budget for 2009 at the next meeting.
New business – Sue Merritt is interested in a Tennis League, she will contact Mindy Brice and Amy Eager, to gage interest.
On a Juergens/Modaff motion, adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Minutes; Evansville Finance: February 2009
City of Evansville
Finance & Labor Relations Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 5, 2009, 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: Alderpersons Tom Cothard, Mason Braunschweig and Diane Roberts. Also present: Mayor Sandy Decker, Finance Director Lisa Novinska, City Administrator Dan Wietecha and Police Chief Scott McElroy.
III. Approve Agenda. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the agenda. Motion approved unanimously.
IV. Minutes of January 8, 2009, Meeting. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, 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 $541,229.51 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 $615,754.34 and authorize their payment. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
VIII. Unfinished Business.
a. Closed Session. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Cothard, to meet in closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to discuss non-represented employee performance evaluations, contracts, and wages, and to subsequently reconvene in open session. Motion approved unanimously. After discussion, the Committee returned to open session.
b. Non-Represented Employee Contracts and Wages. Cothard 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 for Scott George, Scott McElroy and Dave Wartenweiler. Motion approved unanimously.
c. Water & Light Uncollectable Bills. The Committee noted the current procedures for collecting delinquent electric bills. With a number of delinquent rural bills dating back several years, the Finance Department is turning these all over to a collection agency on a contingency payment arrangement. Novinska noted that procedures are also being reviewed to better manage collections in the future.
d. Senior/Community Services Coordinator. Wietecha said that final details are being worked out for the Evansville Senior/Community Center (EC/SC) to hire an employee to schedule the shuttle van and to coordinate activities.
IX. New Business.
a. 2008 Year-End Budget Amendments. Novinska pointed out that the preliminary year-end financial statements indicated that the City overall was within budget. However, budget amendments were recommended in order to recognize several unexpected expenses throughout the year. Novinska and Wietecha reviewed the proposed budget year-end budget amendments; the Committee struck the $2,700 for Municipal Court Jail Confinement Fee from the list. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2009-01, Approving Year-End Amendments to the 2008 Budget. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
b. Park Fees. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2009-02, Amending Evansville’s Fee Schedule. Motion approved unanimously.
c. Position Descriptions: Aquatic Center. Wietecha said the proposed revisions were primarily to reflect prerequisite training for the positions and to ensure compliance with the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the updated position descriptions for the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center.
X. Adjournment. With no further business, the Committee adjourned the meeting at 7:00 pm.
Finance & Labor Relations Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 5, 2009, 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: Alderpersons Tom Cothard, Mason Braunschweig and Diane Roberts. Also present: Mayor Sandy Decker, Finance Director Lisa Novinska, City Administrator Dan Wietecha and Police Chief Scott McElroy.
III. Approve Agenda. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the agenda. Motion approved unanimously.
IV. Minutes of January 8, 2009, Meeting. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, 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 $541,229.51 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 $615,754.34 and authorize their payment. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
VIII. Unfinished Business.
a. Closed Session. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Cothard, to meet in closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to discuss non-represented employee performance evaluations, contracts, and wages, and to subsequently reconvene in open session. Motion approved unanimously. After discussion, the Committee returned to open session.
b. Non-Represented Employee Contracts and Wages. Cothard 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 for Scott George, Scott McElroy and Dave Wartenweiler. Motion approved unanimously.
c. Water & Light Uncollectable Bills. The Committee noted the current procedures for collecting delinquent electric bills. With a number of delinquent rural bills dating back several years, the Finance Department is turning these all over to a collection agency on a contingency payment arrangement. Novinska noted that procedures are also being reviewed to better manage collections in the future.
d. Senior/Community Services Coordinator. Wietecha said that final details are being worked out for the Evansville Senior/Community Center (EC/SC) to hire an employee to schedule the shuttle van and to coordinate activities.
IX. New Business.
a. 2008 Year-End Budget Amendments. Novinska pointed out that the preliminary year-end financial statements indicated that the City overall was within budget. However, budget amendments were recommended in order to recognize several unexpected expenses throughout the year. Novinska and Wietecha reviewed the proposed budget year-end budget amendments; the Committee struck the $2,700 for Municipal Court Jail Confinement Fee from the list. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Roberts, to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2009-01, Approving Year-End Amendments to the 2008 Budget. Motion approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
b. Park Fees. Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to recommend to Common Council approval of Resolution 2009-02, Amending Evansville’s Fee Schedule. Motion approved unanimously.
c. Position Descriptions: Aquatic Center. Wietecha said the proposed revisions were primarily to reflect prerequisite training for the positions and to ensure compliance with the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Cothard made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to approve the updated position descriptions for the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center.
X. Adjournment. With no further business, the Committee adjourned the meeting at 7:00 pm.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Minutes: Economic Development: Jan 2009
Economic Development Committee
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 5:30 pm
City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
I. Roll Call. Chair Tony Wyse called the meeting to order at 5:30. Present: Tony Wyse, Janis Ringhand, Gene Bass, Dave Olsen, Roger Berg, Matthias James, and James Otterstein. Absent: Rebecca DeMarb. Also present: Mayor Sandy Decker, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, and Andy Peart.
II. Approval of Agenda. Ringhand made a motion, seconded by James, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
III. Minutes of December 16, 2008, Meeting. Ringhand made a motion, seconded by James, to waive the reading of the minutes and approve as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
IV. Citizen Appearances. None.
V. Meeting Schedule. The Committee stated that it did not want to change its meeting time.
VI. Chamber of Commerce Report. Peart said that they are interviewing for the Promotions Director position. There is a membership breakfast meeting scheduled for Thursday.
VII. Redevelopment Authority. Wietecha explained that all the projects identified in the Tax Increment District #5 Project Plan had been pretty well completed successfully. Last week the Common Council suspended the Redevelopment Authority until needed in the future.
VIII. Welcome Signs. Wietecha said that transportation enhancement grant money from the downtown project has been approved by WisDOT for use on the welcome signs. The estimated cost is $15,000; with 20% needing to be paid locally. Since the grant is near ready to close out, this project should be completed by spring. Since the original signs had input from other organizations, the Committee agreed that representatives from the Economic Development Committee, Park Board, Historic Preservation Commission, and Chamber of Commerce. Bass volunteered to serve as the Committee’s representative. It was noted that landscaping around the signs should also be considered.
IX. I&E Club. The club continues to have strong attendance and interest. It is successfully generating some good contacts and discussion. The guest speaker for February will discuss effective marketing for small businesses.
X. Information Interviews. Yesterday’s meeting with the City of Columbus was informative. Otterstein provided a summary comparing MACCIT, Forward Janesville, Main Street program, and City of Columbus. None are a perfect fit for Evansville, but there are certainly ideas to glean from each structure in determining our economic development entity. Ringhand made a motion, seconded by Bass, to stop holding information interviews and to proceed with the entity itself. Motion approved unanimously.
XI. Economic Development Entity. One of the goals of the Smart Growth Plan was to have an Economic Development Strategy. This was the root of the Economic Development Summit, which has led to the desire to create an economic development “entity” to coordinate work done by the City, the Chamber of Commerce and others.
The Economic Development Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Evansville Community Partnership, and School District have been invited to name two or three representatives to draft and recommend an entity. Once consensus is reached, the concept will be brought back to each board for refinement and eventually to the Common Council for final consideration. Berg made a motion, seconded by Bass, to name Wyse, Ringhand, and Wietecha as the Committee’s representatives. Motion approved unanimously.
The Committee noted that communication between the organizations was vital. It discussed the importance of the City being the lead agency for economic development since the City represents the entire business community; the City also has the ability to utilize tax increment financing and the greatest access to state assistance for development. The entity should have some sort of one-stop contact to connect businesses with the appropriate resources, to walk applicants through city processes, and to troubleshoot difficulties along the way. Volunteers will continue to be essential to whatever form the entity takes.
XII. Building Permits. The Committee said the discussion would wait until the February meeting.
XIII. New Business. None.
XIV. Adjournment. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:55.
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 5:30 pm
City Hall, 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, Wisconsin
MINUTES
I. Roll Call. Chair Tony Wyse called the meeting to order at 5:30. Present: Tony Wyse, Janis Ringhand, Gene Bass, Dave Olsen, Roger Berg, Matthias James, and James Otterstein. Absent: Rebecca DeMarb. Also present: Mayor Sandy Decker, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, and Andy Peart.
II. Approval of Agenda. Ringhand made a motion, seconded by James, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
III. Minutes of December 16, 2008, Meeting. Ringhand made a motion, seconded by James, to waive the reading of the minutes and approve as presented. Motion approved unanimously.
IV. Citizen Appearances. None.
V. Meeting Schedule. The Committee stated that it did not want to change its meeting time.
VI. Chamber of Commerce Report. Peart said that they are interviewing for the Promotions Director position. There is a membership breakfast meeting scheduled for Thursday.
VII. Redevelopment Authority. Wietecha explained that all the projects identified in the Tax Increment District #5 Project Plan had been pretty well completed successfully. Last week the Common Council suspended the Redevelopment Authority until needed in the future.
VIII. Welcome Signs. Wietecha said that transportation enhancement grant money from the downtown project has been approved by WisDOT for use on the welcome signs. The estimated cost is $15,000; with 20% needing to be paid locally. Since the grant is near ready to close out, this project should be completed by spring. Since the original signs had input from other organizations, the Committee agreed that representatives from the Economic Development Committee, Park Board, Historic Preservation Commission, and Chamber of Commerce. Bass volunteered to serve as the Committee’s representative. It was noted that landscaping around the signs should also be considered.
IX. I&E Club. The club continues to have strong attendance and interest. It is successfully generating some good contacts and discussion. The guest speaker for February will discuss effective marketing for small businesses.
X. Information Interviews. Yesterday’s meeting with the City of Columbus was informative. Otterstein provided a summary comparing MACCIT, Forward Janesville, Main Street program, and City of Columbus. None are a perfect fit for Evansville, but there are certainly ideas to glean from each structure in determining our economic development entity. Ringhand made a motion, seconded by Bass, to stop holding information interviews and to proceed with the entity itself. Motion approved unanimously.
XI. Economic Development Entity. One of the goals of the Smart Growth Plan was to have an Economic Development Strategy. This was the root of the Economic Development Summit, which has led to the desire to create an economic development “entity” to coordinate work done by the City, the Chamber of Commerce and others.
The Economic Development Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Evansville Community Partnership, and School District have been invited to name two or three representatives to draft and recommend an entity. Once consensus is reached, the concept will be brought back to each board for refinement and eventually to the Common Council for final consideration. Berg made a motion, seconded by Bass, to name Wyse, Ringhand, and Wietecha as the Committee’s representatives. Motion approved unanimously.
The Committee noted that communication between the organizations was vital. It discussed the importance of the City being the lead agency for economic development since the City represents the entire business community; the City also has the ability to utilize tax increment financing and the greatest access to state assistance for development. The entity should have some sort of one-stop contact to connect businesses with the appropriate resources, to walk applicants through city processes, and to troubleshoot difficulties along the way. Volunteers will continue to be essential to whatever form the entity takes.
XII. Building Permits. The Committee said the discussion would wait until the February meeting.
XIII. New Business. None.
XIV. Adjournment. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:55.
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