Minutes; Council: July 2012

Common Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 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 Jim Brooks, Cheryl Fuchs, Floyd Hayes, Barb Jacobson, Ben Ladick, Joshua Manring, and Jon Senn. Alderperson Mason Braunschweig was absent. Others present: City Clerk Judy Walton, City Administrator Dan Wietecha (arrived at 6:44 p.m.), City Attorney Mark Kopp, Library Board Member Wally Shannon, Kelly Gildner of The Review, Pam Ascencio, and Beth Schmidt. 3. Approval of Agenda. Brooks made a motion, seconded by Hayes, to approve the agenda. Motion approved 7-0. 4. Approval of Minutes. Fuchs made a motion, seconded by Jacobson to waive the reading of the minutes of the June 12, 2012, regular meeting and to approve them as presented. Motion approved 7-0. 5. Citizen appearances A. Beth Schmidt, candidate for the 45th Assembly District, introduced herself to the Council. B. Pam Ascencio, 441 Almeron, stated that her neighbor at 435 Almeron now has 6 dogs, 10-14 cats and 3 ferrets. She presented a list she compiled of all the animals that visit the home. 6. Reports of Committees A. Youth Center Advisory Board Report. Ladick reported that they have been preparing for the 4th of July activities. B. Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report (1). Brooks made a motion, seconded by Fuchs to accept the City and Water & Light bills as presented in the amount of $1,317,757.57. Motion approved 7-0 on a roll call vote. (2). Brooks began the discussion of the financial audit of year ended December 31, 2011, noting that the city is in pretty good shape. He reviewed the items in the Report to the Finance Committee report prepared by Johnson Block. Senn questioned the drop in the miscellaneous category of the general fund revenues from 2007-2011. Wietecha arrived at that time and stated that a large portion of the decrease was most likely due to loss of interest earnings. Decker stated that Johnson Block said it was a smooth audit. (3). Department head presentations for the 2013 Budget will be on Wednesday, September 26th at 6:00 p.m. at city hall. C. Plan Commission Report (1). Brooks made a motion, seconded by Hayes to approve Letter of Map Revision (FEMA case no. 12-05-1647P). Motion approved 7-0. (2). Brooks presented the second reading and made a motion, seconded by Fuchs to adopt Ordinance 2011-15, Revision of Flood Insurance Rate Map. [applicant initiated; no sponsors necessary]. Motion approved 7-0. D. Public Safety Committee Report. Jacobson reported that they approved a speed limit sign at the intersection of Water Street and Windsor Lane and the Public Works Committee will be reviewing that. She added that the bike rodeo was a success and thanked all those involved. (1). Jacobson made a motion, seconded by Hayes 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 a Graduation Class Party with Live Band on July 28th and the Chamber of Commerce Inside/Outside Days with DJ from noon to 5 p.m. and Live Band from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on August 4th contingent upon passing inspections and paying any required fees. Motion approved 7-0. (2). Jacobson made a motion, seconded by Hayes to approve the Alcohol Beverage License Application for a Class “B” Beer License for J S R Evansville LLC, Rajeshkumar M. Patel, Agent, 715 Brown School Road, Evansville WI 53536, d/b/a Cobblestone Inn & Suites, 715 Brown School Road, Evansville WI 53536 contingent upon passing inspections and paying any required fees. Motion approved 7-0. (3). There was a lengthy discussion regarding a possible ordinance to limit the number of dogs that should be allowed in a residential area. Decker pointed out that there were two issues being discussed. One was limiting the number of pets that any resident can have and the second being whether or not a zoning violation was occurring at a certain property. It was decided that an amendment to the zoning ordinance would be necessary to address the number of animals in residential neighborhoods. E. Public Works Committee Report. No report. F. Water & Light Committee Report. Brooks reported that they are looking at the 5 year water plan and are trying to coordinate it with the Public Works 5 year plan. They are also looking at the 5 year electric plan. He thanked all department heads for the help they provided for the 4th of July activities. G. Economic Development Committee Report. Brooks reported that they continue to meet with the Chamber. Friday, August 3rd, is Discover Wisconsin Day at the State Fair and Dave VanDerHaegen and he will be there to represent Evansville. H. Redevelopment Authority Report. No report. I. Parks and Recreation Board Report. Fuchs thanked all those involved with the 4th of July activities. J. Historic Preservation Commission Report. Ladick reported that they approved plans for a garage and partial funds for the E Main Street Bridge plaque. K. Fire District Report. Jacobson reported that a no burn ban has been issued. L. Police Commission Report. No report. M. Energy Independence Team Report. No report. N. Library Board/Liaison Report. Wally Shannon reported that resident John Willoughby has offered to clean up the library’s history room with assistance from Ruth Ann Montgomery. In addition, John has offered to pay for carpet cleaning. They are investigating a no-build easement that they discovered in their safe deposit box; will hopefully be hiring a Library Director in the next 4-6 months; and they are looking at their gifting policy. O. Board of Appeals Report. No Report. 7. Unfinished Business A. Brooks presented the second reading and made a motion, seconded by Fuchs to adopt Ordinance 2012-09, Amending Chapter 22 of the Municipal Code, Relative to Weights and Measures Regulations. [sponsors Braunschweig and Manring]. Motion approved 7-0. 8. Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor A. Committee of the Whole will be meeting on Saturday morning, September 15th at 8:00 a.m. 9. Communications from the City Administrator. No report. 10. New Business. None 11. Introduction of New Ordinances. None 12. Meeting Reminder: A. Next regular meeting is Tuesday, August 14, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. 13. Adjournment. Manring made a motion, seconded by Jacobson to adjourn at 7:52 p.m. Motion approved 7-0. Prepared by Judy Walton, City Clerk The minutes are not official until approved by the Common Council at their next regular meeting.