Minutes: Planning: July 1, 2013

City of Evansville Plan Commission Regular Meeting Monday, July 1, 2013, 6:00 p.m. City Hall (Third Floor), 31 South Madison Street MINUTES 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Sandy Decker. 2. Roll Call. Members present: Mason Braunschweig, Mayor Sandy Decker, Matt Eaton, Carol Endres, John Gishnock, Bill Hammann, and Jon Senn. Others present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha, Community Development Director Nicole Sidoff, and members of the public. 3. Approval of Agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Senn, to approve the agenda. Motion approved 7-0. 4. Approval of Minutes. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Hammann, to waive the reading of the minutes from the June 3, 2013 regular meeting and approve them as printed. Motion approved 7-0. 5. Civility Reminder. Decker noted the monthly civility reminder. 6. Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed. None. 7. New Business a. Public Hearing concerning a proposed application for a Conditional Use Permit request for 268 W. Liberty Street to permit a duplex in an R-1 District. i. Initial Staff Comments - Sidoff explained that the building had been used as a duplex in the past and had all of the infrastructure necessary to operate as a duplex, including off-street parking to accommodate both units, and separate meters for gas, electric, and water. The duplex did not have a conditional use permit in the past; however, a new owner recently purchased the property and is going through the appropriate channels to ensure the use of the property as a duplex conforms with the City’s Zoning Ordinance. ii. Public Hearing - Mayor Decker opened the public hearing at 6:03 p.m. Jim Fountaine, 251 W. Liberty Street, asked if the duplex would be owner-occupied, and Sidoff noted that both units in the duplex would be rentals and would not necessarily be occupied by the owners or the owners’ family members. Mayor Decker closed the public hearing at 6:04 p.m. iii. Plan Commissioner Questions and Comments - Endres asked if there was enough off-street parking to accommodate both units. Sidoff verified that there was sufficient off-street parking and showed the Plan Commissioners the site plan map indicating where the off-street parking was located. Hammann noted that the Comprehensive Plan encouraged a variety of housing types, and a duplex meets that recommendation. iv. Motion - Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Hammann, to approve issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for 268 W. Liberty Street, finding that the benefits of the use outweigh any potential adverse impacts, and that the proposed use is consistent with the required standards and criteria for issuance of a CUP set forth in Section 130-104(3)(a) through (e) of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion approved 7-0. b. Motion to indicate support for Bluescope/Varco Pruden and the company’s replacement of the bridge over Allen Creek on the Bluescope/Varco Pruden property. Motion by Braunschweig, seconded by Senn, to indicate support for Bluescope/Varco Pruden and the company’s replacement of the bridge over Allen Creek on the Bluescope/Varco Pruden property. Hammann asked if the Plan Commissioners could have a few minutes to read the memo from Sidoff regarding the project. Sidoff offered to provide an overview. She noted that the company’s operations are split north and south by Allen Creek. A culvert installed in Allen Creek serves as the bridge between the north and south side of the property. The culvert is over 75 years old and has experienced significant flooding issues over the years. Bluescope estimates that flooding has caused the bridge to be closed 25% of the year, which significantly disrupts operations because trucks have to reroute through the City to get from one area of the property to the other. Sidoff noted that Bluescope is interested in replacing the culvert with a free span bridge, which would help their operations and also likely help mitigate flooding issues at that point in Allen Creek. Bluescope is looking for a motion of support from the City indicating that the City understands the importance of keeping the company in the City and the necessity of replacing the culvert with a new bridge. This motion of support would be used by Evansville Bluescope management in securing support from Bluescope corporate offices to replace the bridge, as well as indicate support from the City during the permitting process. Sidoff is assisting Bluescope in applying for the necessary Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and US Army Corps of Engineers permits. The only permit that will be required by the City for the replacement of the bridge is a floodplain permit, which can be approved by Sidoff. Motion passed 7-0. c. Update on City of Evansville Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan - Sidoff noted that she has made significant progress on the Plan, and the Park and Recreation Board will be reviewing the bulk of the Plan at its meeting next week. They will review the inventory and public input this month and the recommendations the following month. The draft Plan should come to Plan Commission and Common Council in September. Sidoff noted that after the Park Plan is completed, she will be working on the update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Part of that planning process will likely include a statistically-significant survey. Additionally, the City may be pursuing an intern to assist in the comprehensive planning process. Hammann noted that the most valuable information from the last comprehensive planning public input survey were the hundreds of comments made in the survey. 8. Monthly Reports a. Report on other permitting activity by Zoning Administrator. Sidoff noted she has been dealing with a few sign permit questions. As mentioned in item 7.b, she will be assisting Bluescope with the permit application process for replacing their bridge. b. Report on the Unified Land Development Code Committee. No report. c. Report of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission. No report. d. Report on Common Council actions relating to Plan Commission recommendations. Mayor Decker noted that the Common Council did not act on the sale of property to Bev Krieger because she did not show up to the Common Council meeting. e. Report on Board of Appeals actions relating to zoning matters. No report. f. Enforcement Report. Sidoff noted that staff has been dealing with issues related to the City’s wellhead protection ordinance, namely the fact that vehicle repair/maintenance operations are not supposed to be permitted in that area. This has been an issue on the east side of town, in the Water Street area. That is why the Varesi Auto Repair application for a conditional use permit in that area was pulled. Staff is looking into the issue and will report when more progress is made. 9. Meeting Reminder. The next Plan Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - note the change from the regular meeting date. The meeting will be a joint meeting with Economic Development Committee and will include a presentation by the City Engineer on the City’s new GIS software, as well as a presentation by the Evansville youth baseball complex group. Endres indicated she will not be able to attend the meeting. 10. Adjournment. Hammann made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig, to adjourn at 6:17 p.m. Motion approved 7-0. The minutes are not official until approved by the Plan Commission at their next regular meeting.

Minutes: Evansville, Wisconsin June 2013

Common Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 6:30 p.m. City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI MINUTES 1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Sandy Decker. 2. Roll Call. Members present: Mayor Sandy Decker, Alderpersons Mason Braunschweig, Jim Brooks, Cheryl Fuchs, Barb Jacobson, Ben Ladick, Josh Manring, James Montgomery, and Jon Senn. Others present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha, City Attorney Mark Kopp, City Clerk Judy Walton, Library Director Megan Kloeckner, Kelly Gildner from The Evansville Review, FairShare representative Julie Garrett, SWAG representatives John Morning and Mike Larson, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Christina Slaback, and Jim Kopecky. 3. Approval of Agenda. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Senn to approve the agenda. Motion approved 8-0. 4. Approval of Minutes. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Senn to waive the reading of the minutes of the May 14, 2013, regular meeting and May 18, 2013, special meeting and to approve them as presented. Decker noted that a new copy of the May 14, 2013 minutes had been distributed due to pages missing from the copy in their packet. Motion approved 8-0. 5. Civility reminder. Recognition of the commitment to civility and decorum at city meetings. 6. Citizen appearances A. Julie Garrett, FairShare CSA Coalition, Community Program Manager & Bike the Barns Event Organizer informed Council of an upcoming fundraising bike tour event. The 7th annual event is scheduled for Sunday, September 15th and will have approximately 550 cyclists participating. The route starts and ends at Leonard Leota Park. Julie has presented this information to both the Park Board and Public Safety Committee. B. John Morning and Mike Larson of Southern Wisconsin Agriculture Group (SWAG) gave a power point presentation highlighting the group’s key milestones, vision, and hope. The group was formed 3 years ago and is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. They have the support of a number of businesses and organizations both locally and statewide. 7. Reports of Committees A. Library Board Report. Kloeckner reported that summer reading is just starting and other activities are filling up fast. B. Youth Center Advisory Board Report. Ladick reported that the center is closed for the summer and they are in full swing planning for the 4th of July activities. C. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report (1). Brooks made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig to accept the City and Water & Light bills as presented in the amount of $727,079.07. Motion approved 8-0 on a roll call vote. (2). Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Manring to approve Student Internship Policy. Motion approved 8-0. D. Plan Commission Report (1). Discussion and possible motion regarding the sale of parcel 6-27-684.4. Current zoning, use, and future use were discussed. No action taken. E. Public Safety Committee Report (1). Jacobson made a motion, seconded by Senn to approve an amendment to the Class “B” Beer/“Class B” Liquor License for Pete’s Inn Inc., Linda A Church, Agent, 555 S Fifth Street, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a Pete’s Inn Inc., 14 N Madison Street, Evansville WI 53536 to include festivities for the Chamber of Commerce Inside/Outside Days with DJ “Big E” from noon to 5 pm and Live Band Maynard T Thumb Twanger from 5 pm to 9 pm. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to amend the motion adding Saturday, August 3, 2013. Amendment approved 8-0. Main motion, as amended, approved 8-0. F. Public Works Committee Report. Braunschweig reported that the Garfield Street project is progressing. G. Water & Light Committee Report (1). Brooks made a motion, seconded by Braunschweig to adopt Time of Day addendum to 2012 rate case as required by Public Service Commission (PSC). Motion approved 8-0. Brooks reported that the water tower is in good shape and won’t need painting for 3-5 years. They will be looking into having it power washed. H. Economic Development Committee Report. Brooks extended a thank you to Sue Berg for attending the Rock County Dairy Breakfast and handing out approximately 1,000 pieces of tourism literature for the City of Evansville. I. Redevelopment Authority Report. No report. J. Parks and Recreation Board Report. Fuchs reported that the pool is repainted and spiffy; the Antes Cabin has a new roof; and grading and re-seeding between the Antes Cabin and Baker Building will be done. K. Historic Preservation Commission Report. Ladick reported that they approved the Youth Center sign. L. Fire District Report (1). Committee of the Whole follow-up and discussion on Fire District planning and representation. Decker asked Council for any comments or direction for our Fire District Board members. Suggestions included doing long range planning, continuing discussions on representation, and utilizing facilitators. M. Police Commission Report. Wietecha reported that Patrick Reese has been promoted to sergeant. N. Energy Independence Team Report. No report. O. Board of Appeals Report. No report. 8. Unfinished Business. A. Brooks presented the second reading and made a motion, seconded by Fuchs to adopt Ordinance 2013-03, Short-Term Street Closures. [Sponsors Jacobson and Brooks]. Motion approved 7-1 with Montgomery opposing. 9. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor A. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Brooks to adopt Resolution 2013-9, Commending Christopher Eager for his Decades of Service to the Evansville Community. Motion approved 8-0. B. Decker shared with Council her comments from the June 10, 2013 School Board Meeting. C. Decker pointed out an article in the June, 2013 issue of the Municipality - “Ten Habits of Highly-Effective Councils” which she recommended they read. D. Fuchs volunteered to drive the electric vehicle in the 4th of July parade. 10. Communications from the City Administrator. None 11. New Business. None 12. Introduction of New Ordinances A. Braunschweig presented the First reading of Ordinance 2013-04, Updating Chapter 2, Article II of the City Code regarding Common Council. [Sponsors Braunschweig and Brooks]. 13. Meeting Reminder A. The next regular meeting is Tuesday, July 9, 6:30 p.m., City Hall. 14. Adjournment. Braunschweig made a motion, seconded by Senn to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Motion approved 8-0. Prepared by Judy Walton, City Clerk The minutes are not official until approved by the Common Council at their next regular meeting.