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.