Evansville Redevelopment Authority
Regular Meeting
Monday, May 9, 2005, 7:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI
MINUTES
Chairperson Hagen called the meeting to order at 7:33 PM. Present were Chairperson Hagen, Vice-Chairperson Eager, Ald. Anderson, Ald. Kooyman, Betsy Ahner, and John Decker. Dean Arnold was absent. Bill Connors, Executive Director, and James Otterstein, Rock County Economic Development, also were present.
The agenda was approved as presented by the executive director.
Motion by Mr. Decker, seconded by Ald. Kooyman, to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2005 regular meeting and the April 28, 2005, special meeting as presented by the executive director. Motion passed.
There were no citizen appearances on items not listed on the agenda, and no public hearings.
Old Business
Motion by Vice-Chairperson Eager, seconded by Ald. Kooyman, to convene into closed session pursuant to the following statutory exemption and will not reconvene into open session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes § 19.85(1)(e), deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Vice-Chairperson Eager, seconded by Ald. Kooyman, to return to open session. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Motion by Vice-Chairperson Eager, seconded by Ald. Anderson, to take no action at this time on the request of Central States Incorporated for financial assistance with redeveloping the “roller rink” site at the northeast corner of E. Main St. and Railroad St.
The commissioners worked on revising a draft set of procedures and forms prepared by Mr. Otterstein.
Motion by Vice-Chairperson Eager, seconded by Ald. Anderson, to adjourn. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.
Prepared by William E. Connors, Executive Director
The Minutes are not official until approved by the Authority.
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Minutes: Evansville Redevelopment Authority: April 2005
Evansville Redevelopment Authority
Special Meeting
Thursday, April 28, 2005, 7:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI
MINUTES
Chairperson Hagen called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM. Present were Chairperson Hagen, Vice-Chairperson Eager, Ald. Kooyman, Dean Arnold and John Decker. Ald. Anderson and Betsy Ahner were absent. Bill Connors, Executive Director, and David Wagner, Ehlers & Associates, also were present.
The agenda was approved as presented by the executive director.
There were no citizen appearances on items not listed on the agenda, and no public hearings.
Old Business
Motion by Mr. Decker, seconded by Ald. Kooyman, to convene into closed session pursuant to the following statutory exemption and will not reconvene into open session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes § 19.85(1)(e), deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Vice-Chairperson Eager, seconded by Chairperson Hagen, moved to adjourn. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.
Prepared by William E. Connors, Executive Director
The Minutes are not official until approved by the Authority.
Special Meeting
Thursday, April 28, 2005, 7:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI
MINUTES
Chairperson Hagen called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM. Present were Chairperson Hagen, Vice-Chairperson Eager, Ald. Kooyman, Dean Arnold and John Decker. Ald. Anderson and Betsy Ahner were absent. Bill Connors, Executive Director, and David Wagner, Ehlers & Associates, also were present.
The agenda was approved as presented by the executive director.
There were no citizen appearances on items not listed on the agenda, and no public hearings.
Old Business
Motion by Mr. Decker, seconded by Ald. Kooyman, to convene into closed session pursuant to the following statutory exemption and will not reconvene into open session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes § 19.85(1)(e), deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Vice-Chairperson Eager, seconded by Chairperson Hagen, moved to adjourn. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.
Prepared by William E. Connors, Executive Director
The Minutes are not official until approved by the Authority.
Minutes: Evansville Redevelopment Authority: April 2005
Evansville Redevelopment Authority
Regular Meeting
Monday, April 11, 2005, 7:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI
MINUTES
Chairperson Hagen called the meeting to order at 7:45 PM. Present were Chairperson Hagen, Vice-Chairperson Eager, Ald. Anderson, Ald. Kooyman, Betsy Ahner, Dean Arnold and John Decker. Bill Connors, Executive Director, also was present.
The agenda was approved as presented by the executive director.
Mr. Decker, seconded by Ald. Anderson, moved to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2005, special meeting, as presented by the executive director. Motion passed.
There were no citizen appearances on items not listed on the agenda, and no public hearings.
Old Business
Ald. Kooyman asked if there was any update on the status of the Pete’s Inn project. Executive Director Connors said he had not heard anything from Pete’s Inn.
New Business
David Mueller discussed problems he is having with drainage of storm water from between his building, the Antes Building at 116 E. Main St., and the bowling alley building, and the improvements he would like to make to his building, especially improvements that would make the basement space more attractive to lease out. Executive Director Connors was instructed to speak with Superintendent of Public Works David Wartenweiler about what, if anything, the city can do about the water drainage problem and report back to Mr. Mueller and to the Authority at the next regular meeting.
The commissioners discussed when would be the best time to work on new policies and procedures for the Authority, and they concluded that it would be best to have a short agenda at the next regular meeting and then spend the bulk of the meeting working on the policies and procedures.
Motion by Ald. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, to convene into closed session pursuant to the following statutory exemption and will not reconvene into open session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes § 19.85(1)(e), deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Communications and Recommendations from the Executive Director.
None.
Ald. Kooyman, seconded by Mr. Arnold, moved to adjourn. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.
Prepared by William E. Connors, Executive Director
The Minutes are not official until approved by the Authority.
Regular Meeting
Monday, April 11, 2005, 7:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI
MINUTES
Chairperson Hagen called the meeting to order at 7:45 PM. Present were Chairperson Hagen, Vice-Chairperson Eager, Ald. Anderson, Ald. Kooyman, Betsy Ahner, Dean Arnold and John Decker. Bill Connors, Executive Director, also was present.
The agenda was approved as presented by the executive director.
Mr. Decker, seconded by Ald. Anderson, moved to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2005, special meeting, as presented by the executive director. Motion passed.
There were no citizen appearances on items not listed on the agenda, and no public hearings.
Old Business
Ald. Kooyman asked if there was any update on the status of the Pete’s Inn project. Executive Director Connors said he had not heard anything from Pete’s Inn.
New Business
David Mueller discussed problems he is having with drainage of storm water from between his building, the Antes Building at 116 E. Main St., and the bowling alley building, and the improvements he would like to make to his building, especially improvements that would make the basement space more attractive to lease out. Executive Director Connors was instructed to speak with Superintendent of Public Works David Wartenweiler about what, if anything, the city can do about the water drainage problem and report back to Mr. Mueller and to the Authority at the next regular meeting.
The commissioners discussed when would be the best time to work on new policies and procedures for the Authority, and they concluded that it would be best to have a short agenda at the next regular meeting and then spend the bulk of the meeting working on the policies and procedures.
Motion by Ald. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, to convene into closed session pursuant to the following statutory exemption and will not reconvene into open session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes § 19.85(1)(e), deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Communications and Recommendations from the Executive Director.
None.
Ald. Kooyman, seconded by Mr. Arnold, moved to adjourn. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.
Prepared by William E. Connors, Executive Director
The Minutes are not official until approved by the Authority.
Minutes: Evansville Redevelopment Authority: March 2005
Evansville Redevelopment Authority
Special Meeting
Thursday, March 17, 2005, 7:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI
MINUTES
Chairperson Hagen called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Present were Chairperson Hagen, Vice-Chairperson Eager, Ald. Anderson, Betsy Ahner, Dean Arnold and John Decker. Ald. Kooyman was absent. Bill Connors, Executive Director, also was present.
The agenda was approved as presented by the executive director.
Ald. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Arnold, moved to approve the minutes of the February 7, 2005, regular meeting, as presented by the executive director. Motion passed.
There were no citizen appearances on items not listed on the agenda, and no public hearings.
Old Business
None.
New Business
Executive Director Connors presented the documentation he received from MD Group LLC and Grange Store LLC. Mr. Connors reported that he had reviewed the documents and inspected the first floor of the Grange Building with City Building Inspector David Wartenweiler, and based on this information he could represent that MD Group had spent at least $100,000 on eligible improvements under the redevelopment agreement and Grange Store LLC had spent $50,000 on eligible improvements under the redevelopment agreement. He also reported that Grange Store LLC had provided sufficient documentation that it had replaced the windows on the first floor as required by the redevelopment agreement. The problem was that MD Group could not obtain evidence of competitive pricing (e.g., two third-party estimates) for many of the improvements because MD Group hand not obtained estimates for many items. In the future, the commissioners recommended that when a redevelopment agreement requests documentation of competitive pricing, the agreement should require the financial assistance recipient to provide the documentation for review and approval before work starts. Motion by Ms. Ahner, seconded by Mr. Decker, to authorize Mr. Connors to disburse $100,000 of forgivable loan proceeds to MD Group LLC and $50,000 of forgivable loan proceeds to the Grange Store LLC, as provided in the redevelopment agreement. Motion passed, with Vice-Chairperson Eager abstaining.
Kevin Kleinert of Central States, Inc. made a presentation about a concept for redevelopment of the roller rink site, 128 E. Main St. and adjacent parcels. Central State, Inc. is a design-build firm with offices in Waunakee and Valders. Mr. Kleinert is an architect and one of the four owners of the company. Mr. Kleinert said his company is involved in 16 development projects in Wisconsin and upper Michigan, including projects in TIF districts in Portage, Valders, Two Rivers, Cleveland, Marinette and Ashwaubanon. He said his company has two of the parcels in the roller rink site under purchase agreements with 90 days to clear the contingencies, and he is working on purchase agreements on the three other parcels. He provided a sketch of two buildings that might be constructed on the site. Both buildings would be three stories high, with enclosed parking or retail space on the first floor and condominiums on the second and third floors. He estimated the value of the new improvements to be $3.5 million, and he suggested his company would need to receive tax increment to finance 13% of that value. His company would want to be allowed three years to pre-market the condominiums before starting construction, with full tax increment not being generated until after five years. His company and the owners would personally guarantee to make up for any shortfall in tax increment needed to recover the city’s investment in the project. He said his company would not raze any of the existing structures until it was time to begin construction of the new improvements.
After Mr. Kleinert left the meeting, the commissioners discussed his presentation and authorized Mr. Connors to begin negotiations with Central States, Inc.
Communications and Recommendations from the Executive Director.
None.
Vice-Chairperson Eager, seconded by Ms. Ahner, moved to adjourn. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.
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Special Meeting
Thursday, March 17, 2005, 7:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI
MINUTES
Chairperson Hagen called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Present were Chairperson Hagen, Vice-Chairperson Eager, Ald. Anderson, Betsy Ahner, Dean Arnold and John Decker. Ald. Kooyman was absent. Bill Connors, Executive Director, also was present.
The agenda was approved as presented by the executive director.
Ald. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Arnold, moved to approve the minutes of the February 7, 2005, regular meeting, as presented by the executive director. Motion passed.
There were no citizen appearances on items not listed on the agenda, and no public hearings.
Old Business
None.
New Business
Executive Director Connors presented the documentation he received from MD Group LLC and Grange Store LLC. Mr. Connors reported that he had reviewed the documents and inspected the first floor of the Grange Building with City Building Inspector David Wartenweiler, and based on this information he could represent that MD Group had spent at least $100,000 on eligible improvements under the redevelopment agreement and Grange Store LLC had spent $50,000 on eligible improvements under the redevelopment agreement. He also reported that Grange Store LLC had provided sufficient documentation that it had replaced the windows on the first floor as required by the redevelopment agreement. The problem was that MD Group could not obtain evidence of competitive pricing (e.g., two third-party estimates) for many of the improvements because MD Group hand not obtained estimates for many items. In the future, the commissioners recommended that when a redevelopment agreement requests documentation of competitive pricing, the agreement should require the financial assistance recipient to provide the documentation for review and approval before work starts. Motion by Ms. Ahner, seconded by Mr. Decker, to authorize Mr. Connors to disburse $100,000 of forgivable loan proceeds to MD Group LLC and $50,000 of forgivable loan proceeds to the Grange Store LLC, as provided in the redevelopment agreement. Motion passed, with Vice-Chairperson Eager abstaining.
Kevin Kleinert of Central States, Inc. made a presentation about a concept for redevelopment of the roller rink site, 128 E. Main St. and adjacent parcels. Central State, Inc. is a design-build firm with offices in Waunakee and Valders. Mr. Kleinert is an architect and one of the four owners of the company. Mr. Kleinert said his company is involved in 16 development projects in Wisconsin and upper Michigan, including projects in TIF districts in Portage, Valders, Two Rivers, Cleveland, Marinette and Ashwaubanon. He said his company has two of the parcels in the roller rink site under purchase agreements with 90 days to clear the contingencies, and he is working on purchase agreements on the three other parcels. He provided a sketch of two buildings that might be constructed on the site. Both buildings would be three stories high, with enclosed parking or retail space on the first floor and condominiums on the second and third floors. He estimated the value of the new improvements to be $3.5 million, and he suggested his company would need to receive tax increment to finance 13% of that value. His company would want to be allowed three years to pre-market the condominiums before starting construction, with full tax increment not being generated until after five years. His company and the owners would personally guarantee to make up for any shortfall in tax increment needed to recover the city’s investment in the project. He said his company would not raze any of the existing structures until it was time to begin construction of the new improvements.
After Mr. Kleinert left the meeting, the commissioners discussed his presentation and authorized Mr. Connors to begin negotiations with Central States, Inc.
Communications and Recommendations from the Executive Director.
None.
Vice-Chairperson Eager, seconded by Ms. Ahner, moved to adjourn. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.
Prepared by William E. Connors, Executive Director
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Minutes: Evansville Redevelopment: February 2005
Evansville Redevelopment Authority
Regular Meeting
Monday, February 7, 2005, 7:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI
MINUTES
Chairperson Hagen called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Present were Chairperson Hagen, Vice-Chairperson Eager, Ald. Anderson, Ald. Kooyman, Dean Arnold and John Decker. Betsy Ahner was absent. Ald. John Sornson and Bill Connors, Executive Director, also were present.
The agenda was approved as presented by the executive director.
Ald. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, moved to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2005, regular meeting, as presented by the executive director. Motion passed.
There were no citizen appearances on items not listed on the agenda, and no public hearings.
Old Business
Executive Director Connors reported that First Community Bank had obtain all of the necessary approvals for its branch bank project at the new intersection of E. Main St., Union St. and Exchange St., except for some technical approvals from the city engineer, and had purchased the site. He also reported that the city had vacated the old Exchange St. right of way and obtained a dedication of the new right of way through a certified survey map. The bank has requested the initial payment of $75,000 in accordance with its redevelopment agreement.
Executive Director Connors reported that Triple B Investments has been paid $24,648.38 as the developer requested for the renovation of the Badger Coach Building. This amount was less than the $30,000 maximum under the redevelopment agreement. Commissioners asked if the renovations produced the increase in value specified in the redevelopment agreement. Mr. Connors said this would not be known until the city assessor determines the value of the property as of January 1, 2005, which will occur later in 2005. If the value increase is not attained, the developer is required to pay back some of the grant. Commissioners asked to receive copies of the supporting documentation.
Executive Director Connors reported that it appears most of the improvements to the Grange Building are complete, and that he still has not received requests from the pharmacy and building owner for disbursements of loan proceeds. Commissioners wondered if there was a deadline for them to request disbursements. Mr. Connors said he would look into that, but he did not have the agreement with him.
New Business
None.
Communications and Recommendations from the Executive Director.
Executive Director Connors discussed some correspondence he has recently sent to developers to encourage someone to make a proposal for a substantial redevelopment project, and provided the Commissioners with one example of these letters. Vice-Chairperson Eager asked if the Authority had authorized Mr. Connors to send such letters, and Mr. Connors responded the Authority had not, but he thought that was part of his duties. The letter discussed pay-as-you-go financing at a level of 10% of the anticipated increase in value. Mr. Connors said this level of investment was part of the underlying premise for the budget for TID No. 5. He said the developers he sent the letters to either had contacted him or had been identified by David Wagner of Ehlers Associates as having successful experience with projects in cities similar in population to Evansville.
Executive Director Connors informed the Commissioners that he had not been successful in gathering useful examples of funding guidelines, procedures and forms. The Commissioners suggested he contact larger municipalities like the City of Madison and state agencies like WEDA. The Commissioners reiterated to Mr. Connors that they are not comfortable approving any more grants or loans until the Authority adopts procedures and forms for evaluating requests.
The Commissioners asked Executive Director Connors to write a letter to Nelson-Young Lumber Company acknowledging receipt of the information submitted for the January 10 meeting and asking the company submit a more detailed proposal. The letter should also state that the Authority is working on funding guidelines, procedures and forms, and this work has not yet been completed.
Ald. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Decker, moved to adjourn. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Prepared by William E. Connors, Executive Director
The Minutes are not official until approved by the Authority.
Regular Meeting
Monday, February 7, 2005, 7:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI
MINUTES
Chairperson Hagen called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Present were Chairperson Hagen, Vice-Chairperson Eager, Ald. Anderson, Ald. Kooyman, Dean Arnold and John Decker. Betsy Ahner was absent. Ald. John Sornson and Bill Connors, Executive Director, also were present.
The agenda was approved as presented by the executive director.
Ald. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, moved to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2005, regular meeting, as presented by the executive director. Motion passed.
There were no citizen appearances on items not listed on the agenda, and no public hearings.
Old Business
Executive Director Connors reported that First Community Bank had obtain all of the necessary approvals for its branch bank project at the new intersection of E. Main St., Union St. and Exchange St., except for some technical approvals from the city engineer, and had purchased the site. He also reported that the city had vacated the old Exchange St. right of way and obtained a dedication of the new right of way through a certified survey map. The bank has requested the initial payment of $75,000 in accordance with its redevelopment agreement.
Executive Director Connors reported that Triple B Investments has been paid $24,648.38 as the developer requested for the renovation of the Badger Coach Building. This amount was less than the $30,000 maximum under the redevelopment agreement. Commissioners asked if the renovations produced the increase in value specified in the redevelopment agreement. Mr. Connors said this would not be known until the city assessor determines the value of the property as of January 1, 2005, which will occur later in 2005. If the value increase is not attained, the developer is required to pay back some of the grant. Commissioners asked to receive copies of the supporting documentation.
Executive Director Connors reported that it appears most of the improvements to the Grange Building are complete, and that he still has not received requests from the pharmacy and building owner for disbursements of loan proceeds. Commissioners wondered if there was a deadline for them to request disbursements. Mr. Connors said he would look into that, but he did not have the agreement with him.
New Business
None.
Communications and Recommendations from the Executive Director.
Executive Director Connors discussed some correspondence he has recently sent to developers to encourage someone to make a proposal for a substantial redevelopment project, and provided the Commissioners with one example of these letters. Vice-Chairperson Eager asked if the Authority had authorized Mr. Connors to send such letters, and Mr. Connors responded the Authority had not, but he thought that was part of his duties. The letter discussed pay-as-you-go financing at a level of 10% of the anticipated increase in value. Mr. Connors said this level of investment was part of the underlying premise for the budget for TID No. 5. He said the developers he sent the letters to either had contacted him or had been identified by David Wagner of Ehlers Associates as having successful experience with projects in cities similar in population to Evansville.
Executive Director Connors informed the Commissioners that he had not been successful in gathering useful examples of funding guidelines, procedures and forms. The Commissioners suggested he contact larger municipalities like the City of Madison and state agencies like WEDA. The Commissioners reiterated to Mr. Connors that they are not comfortable approving any more grants or loans until the Authority adopts procedures and forms for evaluating requests.
The Commissioners asked Executive Director Connors to write a letter to Nelson-Young Lumber Company acknowledging receipt of the information submitted for the January 10 meeting and asking the company submit a more detailed proposal. The letter should also state that the Authority is working on funding guidelines, procedures and forms, and this work has not yet been completed.
Ald. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Decker, moved to adjourn. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Prepared by William E. Connors, Executive Director
The Minutes are not official until approved by the Authority.
Saturday, November 5, 2005
Minutes: Evansville Redevelopment Authority: September 12, 2005
Evansville Redevelopment Authority
Regular Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2005, 7:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI
MINUTES
Vice-Chairperson Eager called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM. Present were Vice-Chairperson Eager, Ald. Kooyman, Betsy Ahner, Dean Arnold and John Decker. Chairperson Hagen and Ald. Anderson were absent. Bill Connors, Executive Director, and James Otterstein, Rock County Economic Development, also were present.
The agenda was approved as presented by the executive director.
Executive Director Connors reported that he needed notes of the July 11, 2005, regular meeting, to write the minutes, because did not attend that meeting. It was recommended that he speak with Chairperson Hagen to see if he took any notes of the meeting.
There were no citizen appearances on items not listed on the agenda, and no public hearings.
Old Business
Those who attended the walking tour of TID No. 5 on August 22, 2005, reported what they saw and discussed to those who did not attend. The description of the discussion that day about possibly creating a two-level sidewalk on the north side of the first block of E. Main St. to allow ADA-required access to doorways that now have steps generated additional discussion among the commissioners. A commissioner reported that something similar was done in the historic 3rd Ward of Milwaukee without detracting from the historic appearance of the buildings. The commissioners recommended that the city engineer and Public Works Committee consult with the Wisconsin Historical Society on this concept.
David Mueller did not appear, so there was no discussion regarding possible financial assistance for improvements to the Antes Building.
Executive Director Connors reported that all of the agreed-upon improvements to Pete’s Inn had been completed except the windows and awning, and that at Linda Church’s request, he had distributed the percentage reimbursement specified in the agreement for the costs already incurred, so Ms. Church would have money available for the windows. Vice-Chairperson Eager said that in the future, the agreements should be explicit about whether partial payments would be available before all agreed-upon improvements had been completed. The commissioners instructed Mr. Connors to check with Ms. Church and make sure that she understood that the agreement requires the new replacement windows to have round tops that fill the historic window openings, which have round tops.
Mr. Connors said he could not report on the financial condition of TID No. 5 at this time, other than to say the district will produce only around $14,000 of increment in 2006, because the new assessment roll is not yet available. He will report more information at the next meeting.
New Business
Mr. Connors reported that during the Plan Commission’s discussion of the proposed enlargement of TID No. 5 and the accompanying Amended Project Plan, Alderpersons Hammann and Aikman expressed concern about providing financial assistance for historic exterior restoration of the two-unit residential rental building at 19 W. Church St., and that Ald. Hammann had suggested removing that parcel from the list of parcels to be added to TID No. 5. Mr. Wagner and Mr. Connors explained at the Plan Commission meeting that including a parcel in TID No. 5 did not in any way commit the city to provide financial assistance to a project on that parcel, and that any request for financial assistance would be evaluated by the Redevelopment Authority, and no financial assistance could be given without separate Council approval. Roger Berg appeared and asked if the appropriate time to submit an application for this project to the Redevelopment Authority would be after the anticipated Council approval of the enlargement of TID No. 5 on Sept. 13, 2005, and Mr. Connors said that is correct.
There was a discussion of what the Redevelopment Authority might do to increase the possibility that the roller rink site at the corner of E. Main St. and Railroad St. would be available for redevelopment. The commissioners instructed Mr. Connors to discuss with the Common Council the possibility of approaching the owners of the five parcels in and around the site about purchasing from them options to purchase their parcels, which could be assigned to a developer.
Communications and Recommendations from the Executive Director
Executive Director Connors said he had been providing poor service to the Redevelopment Authority because of the time crunch he was experiencing trying to prepare materials for the Finance Committee, Common Council, and Redevelopment Authority meetings all at the same time. He asked that the day of the month for the regular meetings of the Redevelopment Authority be changed to a day later in the month. The commissioners agreed to change the regular meeting day to the third Tuesday of the month, and that the meetings would start at 7:00 PM. Ald. Kooyman said he also would move the regular meeting day for the Economic Development Committee to the third Tuesday of the month, and their meetings would start at 6:00 PM. So the next regular meeting of the Redevelopment Authority would be at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, Oct. 18.
Motion by Mr. Decker, seconded by Ms. Ahner, to adjourn. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.
Prepared by William E. Connors, Executive Director
The Minutes are not official until approved by the Authority.
Regular Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2005, 7:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI
MINUTES
Vice-Chairperson Eager called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM. Present were Vice-Chairperson Eager, Ald. Kooyman, Betsy Ahner, Dean Arnold and John Decker. Chairperson Hagen and Ald. Anderson were absent. Bill Connors, Executive Director, and James Otterstein, Rock County Economic Development, also were present.
The agenda was approved as presented by the executive director.
Executive Director Connors reported that he needed notes of the July 11, 2005, regular meeting, to write the minutes, because did not attend that meeting. It was recommended that he speak with Chairperson Hagen to see if he took any notes of the meeting.
There were no citizen appearances on items not listed on the agenda, and no public hearings.
Old Business
Those who attended the walking tour of TID No. 5 on August 22, 2005, reported what they saw and discussed to those who did not attend. The description of the discussion that day about possibly creating a two-level sidewalk on the north side of the first block of E. Main St. to allow ADA-required access to doorways that now have steps generated additional discussion among the commissioners. A commissioner reported that something similar was done in the historic 3rd Ward of Milwaukee without detracting from the historic appearance of the buildings. The commissioners recommended that the city engineer and Public Works Committee consult with the Wisconsin Historical Society on this concept.
David Mueller did not appear, so there was no discussion regarding possible financial assistance for improvements to the Antes Building.
Executive Director Connors reported that all of the agreed-upon improvements to Pete’s Inn had been completed except the windows and awning, and that at Linda Church’s request, he had distributed the percentage reimbursement specified in the agreement for the costs already incurred, so Ms. Church would have money available for the windows. Vice-Chairperson Eager said that in the future, the agreements should be explicit about whether partial payments would be available before all agreed-upon improvements had been completed. The commissioners instructed Mr. Connors to check with Ms. Church and make sure that she understood that the agreement requires the new replacement windows to have round tops that fill the historic window openings, which have round tops.
Mr. Connors said he could not report on the financial condition of TID No. 5 at this time, other than to say the district will produce only around $14,000 of increment in 2006, because the new assessment roll is not yet available. He will report more information at the next meeting.
New Business
Mr. Connors reported that during the Plan Commission’s discussion of the proposed enlargement of TID No. 5 and the accompanying Amended Project Plan, Alderpersons Hammann and Aikman expressed concern about providing financial assistance for historic exterior restoration of the two-unit residential rental building at 19 W. Church St., and that Ald. Hammann had suggested removing that parcel from the list of parcels to be added to TID No. 5. Mr. Wagner and Mr. Connors explained at the Plan Commission meeting that including a parcel in TID No. 5 did not in any way commit the city to provide financial assistance to a project on that parcel, and that any request for financial assistance would be evaluated by the Redevelopment Authority, and no financial assistance could be given without separate Council approval. Roger Berg appeared and asked if the appropriate time to submit an application for this project to the Redevelopment Authority would be after the anticipated Council approval of the enlargement of TID No. 5 on Sept. 13, 2005, and Mr. Connors said that is correct.
There was a discussion of what the Redevelopment Authority might do to increase the possibility that the roller rink site at the corner of E. Main St. and Railroad St. would be available for redevelopment. The commissioners instructed Mr. Connors to discuss with the Common Council the possibility of approaching the owners of the five parcels in and around the site about purchasing from them options to purchase their parcels, which could be assigned to a developer.
Communications and Recommendations from the Executive Director
Executive Director Connors said he had been providing poor service to the Redevelopment Authority because of the time crunch he was experiencing trying to prepare materials for the Finance Committee, Common Council, and Redevelopment Authority meetings all at the same time. He asked that the day of the month for the regular meetings of the Redevelopment Authority be changed to a day later in the month. The commissioners agreed to change the regular meeting day to the third Tuesday of the month, and that the meetings would start at 7:00 PM. Ald. Kooyman said he also would move the regular meeting day for the Economic Development Committee to the third Tuesday of the month, and their meetings would start at 6:00 PM. So the next regular meeting of the Redevelopment Authority would be at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, Oct. 18.
Motion by Mr. Decker, seconded by Ms. Ahner, to adjourn. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.
Prepared by William E. Connors, Executive Director
The Minutes are not official until approved by the Authority.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Minutes: Evansville Common Council: October 11, 2005
Common Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 6:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI
MINUTES
Mayor Ringhand called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Present were: Mayor Ringhand and Aldpersons Aikman, Cothard, Kooyman, Roberts, Anderson, Hammann, Sornson, and Wessels Staff present: Bill Connors, City Administrator; Mark Koop, City Attorney; Bridget Roleck, Library Director; Dave Wartenweiler, Public Works Director; Mary Beaver, EMS Director; and Jim Beilke, Clerk/Treasurer. Secret Strobl, Foth & Van Dyke, was in the audience.
Approval of Agenda.
Mr. Connors recommended that the motions 6-C-7/8/9 should be amended to include (1) staff report, (2) initial discussion, (3) public hearing, (4) final discussion, and (4) motion. He recommended amending item 6-C-6 to read “Motion to adopt Resolution” instead of “Motion to approve the adoption of Resolution” and to delete the word “amending” after “Resolution #2005-57.” He recommended moving item 11-C to be after 6-C-11. Finally, he recommended deleting item 6-C-10. The agenda, with the amendments recommended by Mr. Connors, was approved.
Approval of Minutes.
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Roberts, to waive the reading of the September 13, 2005, meetings and approve them as printed. Motion passed.
Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed.
Committee Reports:
Evansville Community Partnership Report. No Report.
Plan Commission Report.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to adopt Ordinance #2005-41, correcting rezoning of lots in Grand Orchard Estates subdivision. Motion carried.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Ordinance #2005-38, amending the Municipal Code relative to two-family dwelling units in Residential District One (R-1). Motion carried.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to adopt Ordinance #2005-39, amending the Municipal Code relative to repeal of LL-R12A, LL-R12B, LL-R12C, LL-R15A, LL-R15B, R-1A, R-1B and R-1C zoning districts. Motion carried.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to adopt Ordinance #2005-40, amending the Municipal Code relative to bufferyard requirements. Motion carried.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to approve the preliminary certified survey map for City of Evansville and MJ Properties LLC. Motion carried.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to approve the amended final land divider’s agreement for Capstone Ridge subdivision. Motion carried.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to approve the amended final land divider’s agreement for Grand Orchard Estates subdivision. Motion carried.
Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report.
Motion by Aikman, seconded by Cothard, to approve W&L bills and authorize their payments of $739,268.33. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Motion by Aikman, seconded by Cothard, to approve the City bills and authorize their payments of $408,025.43. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
The 2004 Financial Statements and Audit Report were delayed because staff had to setup the new GASB 34 statements, and the City had to wait until September for the Housing Authority’s audit financial statement, so those statements could be shown as a component unit on the City’s statements. These issues should not be a problem for the city’s 2005 audit report.
Motion by Aikman, seconded by Cothard, to approve 2006 City Operating and Capital Budgets and Tax Levies for publication only. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Motion by Aikman, seconded by Cothard, to approve the Amended Five-Year Capital Plan for 2006–2010.
Motion by Hammann, seconded Kooyman, to amended the Amended Five-Year Capital Plan by moving $70,000 from the 2009 New Park – West item into the 2006 budget for landscaping projects. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
The original motion, as amended, carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Motion by Aikman, seconded by Cothard, to approve the adoption of Resolution #2005-57, amending the City of Evansville’s fee schedule. Mr. Connors led the discussion using his revised version of Resolution #2005-57 that he distributed at the beginning of meeting. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Secret Strobl from Foth & Van Dyke presented the final special assessments for Union St., Exchange St., and Main St., which are consistent with previous assessments for street reconstruction projects.
Public hearing was opened at 7:08 PM, regarding Resolution #2005-54, a final resolution approving public improvements (Union St., Exchange St. and Main St. project) and levying special assessments against benefited property.
Kim Himerl, 13331 W. First Hollow, asked if driveway aprons are assessed at 25%. Ms. Strobl reported aprons are assessed at 25% of DOT’s costs. Mr. Himerl stated the apron at Curves on E. Main St. is larger now. Ms. Strobl that maybe due to the new grade of the road.
Joel Tomlin, 520 E. Main St., stated he put in new sidewalks in nine years age. He asked why his sidewalks were replaced. Council instructed Foth & Van Dyke to review this matter tomorrow.
Hans Kleisch, 250 Union St., asked what criteria was used in determining what infrastructure would be removed and replaced. Ms. Strobl reported what was removed and replaced was associated with the reconstructed road.
Bill Kober, 303 E. Main St., asked what was the average assessment for E. Main St. Ms. Strobl reported that the numbers range from $300-$2000.
The public hearing was closed at 7:24 PM.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Kooyman, to adopt Resolution #2005-54, a final resolution approving public improvements (Union St., Exchange St. and Main St. project) and levying special assessments against benefited property. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Public hearing was opened at 7:39 PM, regarding Resolution #2005-55, a final resolution approving public improvements (2005 sidewalk project) and levying special assessments against benefited property. The public hearing was closed at 7:40 PM.
Motion by Kooyman, seconded by Sornson, to adopt Resolution #2005-55, a final resolution approving public improvements (2005 sidewalk project) and levying special assessments against benefited property. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Public Hearing was opened at 7:43, regarding Resolution #2005-53, a final resolution approving public improvements (Water St. project) and levying special assessments against benefited property. The public hearing was closed at 7:44 PM.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Resolution #2005-53, a final resolution approving public improvements (Water St. project) and levying special assessments against benefited property. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Wessels, to adopt Resolution #2005-51, amending the adopted 2005 city budget to appropriate money for a new capital project. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Motion by Aikman, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Resolution #2005-52, amending the adopted 2005 city budget to increase appropriations for the park store. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Motion by Aikman, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Resolution #2005-56, authorizing the City Administrator to submit application for a Surface Transportation Enhancement Grant. Motion carried on roll call vote. Hammann, Kooyman, Roberts, Wessels, Cothard, Aikman, and Aderson voted in favor. Sornson voted against.
Public Safety Committee Report.
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Kooyman, to adopt Ordinance #2005-31 amending the Municipal Code relative building permits. Motion carried.
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Ordinance #2005-32 amending the Municipal Code relative to obstruction of public sidewalks. Motion carried.
Public Works Committee Report. No report.
Water & Light Committee Report. No report.
Economic Development Committee Report. No report.
Evansville Redevelopment Authority Report. No report.
Parks and Recreation Board Report.
Motion by Kooyman, seconded by Hammann, to approve West Side Park Plan #4. Ald. Hammann indicated that at a recent public meeting held by the Park Board, Plan #4 had received overwhelming support from residents of the neighborhood and others in attendance. Ald. Hammann thanked Ald. Kooyman for his work on planning the west side park and for all his work as Park Board Chair and alderperson. Motion carried.
Historic Preservation Commission Report. No report.
Fire District Report. No report.
Unfinished Business. None
Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor.
Motion by Kooyman, seconded by Roberts, to waive the seven-day notice requirement and approve the mayoral appointment of Hallie Wendorff Assessment Services as city assessor until December 31, 2006. Motion carried.
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Roberts, to waive the seven-day notice requirement and approve the appointment of Johnson Block & Co., Inc. as city auditor for 2006 (to perform the 2005 audit). Motion carried.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Anderson, to waive the seven-day notice requirement and approve the mayoral appointment of the following people to the Dean Community Center Board:
1. Tina Rossmiller, 413 S. Madison St.
2. Brenda Swanson, 14106, W. Northridge Dr.
Motion carried.
Mayor Ringhand presented the Mayoral Proclamation of United Nations Day.
Communications and Recommendations from the City Administrator. No report.
New Business.
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Kooyman, to adopt Resolution #2005-59, establishing the National Incident Management System as the City of Evansville’s Standard of Incident Management. Motion carried.
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Resolution #2005-58, Modifying Procedures for the Building Improvement Grant Program. Motion carried.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Wessels, to approve purchase agreement for acquiring property at 209 S. First Street for $73,800. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Roberts, to go into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. Sec. 19.85(1)(f), considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations, and Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(g), conferring with legal counsel concerning strategy to be adopted by the City with respect to ongoing litigation in which it is involved, and will reconvene into open session upon the proper motion and approval vote. The Council will discuss a conduct issue involving a city employee. In addition, the Council will discuss with legal counsel a settlement offer in the Mig/DeWane landfill litigation. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote at 8:59 PM.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Kooyman, to come out of closed session at 9:50 PM. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to accept the settlement offer from the plaintiffs in the Mig/DeWane litigation. Ald. Hammann and Cothard withdrew their motion.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Sornson, to authorize Attorney Bastings to agree to a settlement of the Mig/DeWane litigation on behalf of the city if he believes it is in the city’s best interest, provided the amount the city must pay under the settlement does not exceed $45,000. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Introduction of New Ordinances.
First reading of Ordinance #2005-42, Adopting the 2006 City Operating and Capital Budgets and Tax Levies (version drafted by Mr. Connors on Oct. 11, 2005, and distributed before the meeting, with amendment to increase in capital project expenditures and fund balance applied by $70,000 per amendment to Amended Five-Year Capital Plan).
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Wessels, to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 PM. Motion carried.
Prepared by:
James Beilke
City Clerk/Treasurer
The Common Council Minutes are not official until approved by Common Council.
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 6:30 PM
City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street, Evansville, WI
MINUTES
Mayor Ringhand called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Present were: Mayor Ringhand and Aldpersons Aikman, Cothard, Kooyman, Roberts, Anderson, Hammann, Sornson, and Wessels Staff present: Bill Connors, City Administrator; Mark Koop, City Attorney; Bridget Roleck, Library Director; Dave Wartenweiler, Public Works Director; Mary Beaver, EMS Director; and Jim Beilke, Clerk/Treasurer. Secret Strobl, Foth & Van Dyke, was in the audience.
Approval of Agenda.
Mr. Connors recommended that the motions 6-C-7/8/9 should be amended to include (1) staff report, (2) initial discussion, (3) public hearing, (4) final discussion, and (4) motion. He recommended amending item 6-C-6 to read “Motion to adopt Resolution” instead of “Motion to approve the adoption of Resolution” and to delete the word “amending” after “Resolution #2005-57.” He recommended moving item 11-C to be after 6-C-11. Finally, he recommended deleting item 6-C-10. The agenda, with the amendments recommended by Mr. Connors, was approved.
Approval of Minutes.
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Roberts, to waive the reading of the September 13, 2005, meetings and approve them as printed. Motion passed.
Citizen appearances other than agenda items listed.
Committee Reports:
Evansville Community Partnership Report. No Report.
Plan Commission Report.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to adopt Ordinance #2005-41, correcting rezoning of lots in Grand Orchard Estates subdivision. Motion carried.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Ordinance #2005-38, amending the Municipal Code relative to two-family dwelling units in Residential District One (R-1). Motion carried.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to adopt Ordinance #2005-39, amending the Municipal Code relative to repeal of LL-R12A, LL-R12B, LL-R12C, LL-R15A, LL-R15B, R-1A, R-1B and R-1C zoning districts. Motion carried.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to adopt Ordinance #2005-40, amending the Municipal Code relative to bufferyard requirements. Motion carried.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to approve the preliminary certified survey map for City of Evansville and MJ Properties LLC. Motion carried.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to approve the amended final land divider’s agreement for Capstone Ridge subdivision. Motion carried.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to approve the amended final land divider’s agreement for Grand Orchard Estates subdivision. Motion carried.
Finance and Labor Relations Committee Report.
Motion by Aikman, seconded by Cothard, to approve W&L bills and authorize their payments of $739,268.33. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Motion by Aikman, seconded by Cothard, to approve the City bills and authorize their payments of $408,025.43. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
The 2004 Financial Statements and Audit Report were delayed because staff had to setup the new GASB 34 statements, and the City had to wait until September for the Housing Authority’s audit financial statement, so those statements could be shown as a component unit on the City’s statements. These issues should not be a problem for the city’s 2005 audit report.
Motion by Aikman, seconded by Cothard, to approve 2006 City Operating and Capital Budgets and Tax Levies for publication only. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Motion by Aikman, seconded by Cothard, to approve the Amended Five-Year Capital Plan for 2006–2010.
Motion by Hammann, seconded Kooyman, to amended the Amended Five-Year Capital Plan by moving $70,000 from the 2009 New Park – West item into the 2006 budget for landscaping projects. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
The original motion, as amended, carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Motion by Aikman, seconded by Cothard, to approve the adoption of Resolution #2005-57, amending the City of Evansville’s fee schedule. Mr. Connors led the discussion using his revised version of Resolution #2005-57 that he distributed at the beginning of meeting. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Secret Strobl from Foth & Van Dyke presented the final special assessments for Union St., Exchange St., and Main St., which are consistent with previous assessments for street reconstruction projects.
Public hearing was opened at 7:08 PM, regarding Resolution #2005-54, a final resolution approving public improvements (Union St., Exchange St. and Main St. project) and levying special assessments against benefited property.
Kim Himerl, 13331 W. First Hollow, asked if driveway aprons are assessed at 25%. Ms. Strobl reported aprons are assessed at 25% of DOT’s costs. Mr. Himerl stated the apron at Curves on E. Main St. is larger now. Ms. Strobl that maybe due to the new grade of the road.
Joel Tomlin, 520 E. Main St., stated he put in new sidewalks in nine years age. He asked why his sidewalks were replaced. Council instructed Foth & Van Dyke to review this matter tomorrow.
Hans Kleisch, 250 Union St., asked what criteria was used in determining what infrastructure would be removed and replaced. Ms. Strobl reported what was removed and replaced was associated with the reconstructed road.
Bill Kober, 303 E. Main St., asked what was the average assessment for E. Main St. Ms. Strobl reported that the numbers range from $300-$2000.
The public hearing was closed at 7:24 PM.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Kooyman, to adopt Resolution #2005-54, a final resolution approving public improvements (Union St., Exchange St. and Main St. project) and levying special assessments against benefited property. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Public hearing was opened at 7:39 PM, regarding Resolution #2005-55, a final resolution approving public improvements (2005 sidewalk project) and levying special assessments against benefited property. The public hearing was closed at 7:40 PM.
Motion by Kooyman, seconded by Sornson, to adopt Resolution #2005-55, a final resolution approving public improvements (2005 sidewalk project) and levying special assessments against benefited property. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Public Hearing was opened at 7:43, regarding Resolution #2005-53, a final resolution approving public improvements (Water St. project) and levying special assessments against benefited property. The public hearing was closed at 7:44 PM.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Resolution #2005-53, a final resolution approving public improvements (Water St. project) and levying special assessments against benefited property. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Wessels, to adopt Resolution #2005-51, amending the adopted 2005 city budget to appropriate money for a new capital project. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Motion by Aikman, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Resolution #2005-52, amending the adopted 2005 city budget to increase appropriations for the park store. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Motion by Aikman, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Resolution #2005-56, authorizing the City Administrator to submit application for a Surface Transportation Enhancement Grant. Motion carried on roll call vote. Hammann, Kooyman, Roberts, Wessels, Cothard, Aikman, and Aderson voted in favor. Sornson voted against.
Public Safety Committee Report.
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Kooyman, to adopt Ordinance #2005-31 amending the Municipal Code relative building permits. Motion carried.
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Ordinance #2005-32 amending the Municipal Code relative to obstruction of public sidewalks. Motion carried.
Public Works Committee Report. No report.
Water & Light Committee Report. No report.
Economic Development Committee Report. No report.
Evansville Redevelopment Authority Report. No report.
Parks and Recreation Board Report.
Motion by Kooyman, seconded by Hammann, to approve West Side Park Plan #4. Ald. Hammann indicated that at a recent public meeting held by the Park Board, Plan #4 had received overwhelming support from residents of the neighborhood and others in attendance. Ald. Hammann thanked Ald. Kooyman for his work on planning the west side park and for all his work as Park Board Chair and alderperson. Motion carried.
Historic Preservation Commission Report. No report.
Fire District Report. No report.
Unfinished Business. None
Communications and Recommendations from the Mayor.
Motion by Kooyman, seconded by Roberts, to waive the seven-day notice requirement and approve the mayoral appointment of Hallie Wendorff Assessment Services as city assessor until December 31, 2006. Motion carried.
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Roberts, to waive the seven-day notice requirement and approve the appointment of Johnson Block & Co., Inc. as city auditor for 2006 (to perform the 2005 audit). Motion carried.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Anderson, to waive the seven-day notice requirement and approve the mayoral appointment of the following people to the Dean Community Center Board:
1. Tina Rossmiller, 413 S. Madison St.
2. Brenda Swanson, 14106, W. Northridge Dr.
Motion carried.
Mayor Ringhand presented the Mayoral Proclamation of United Nations Day.
Communications and Recommendations from the City Administrator. No report.
New Business.
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Kooyman, to adopt Resolution #2005-59, establishing the National Incident Management System as the City of Evansville’s Standard of Incident Management. Motion carried.
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Roberts, to adopt Resolution #2005-58, Modifying Procedures for the Building Improvement Grant Program. Motion carried.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Wessels, to approve purchase agreement for acquiring property at 209 S. First Street for $73,800. Motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Roberts, to go into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. Sec. 19.85(1)(f), considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations, and Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(g), conferring with legal counsel concerning strategy to be adopted by the City with respect to ongoing litigation in which it is involved, and will reconvene into open session upon the proper motion and approval vote. The Council will discuss a conduct issue involving a city employee. In addition, the Council will discuss with legal counsel a settlement offer in the Mig/DeWane landfill litigation. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote at 8:59 PM.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Kooyman, to come out of closed session at 9:50 PM. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Cothard, to accept the settlement offer from the plaintiffs in the Mig/DeWane litigation. Ald. Hammann and Cothard withdrew their motion.
Motion by Hammann, seconded by Sornson, to authorize Attorney Bastings to agree to a settlement of the Mig/DeWane litigation on behalf of the city if he believes it is in the city’s best interest, provided the amount the city must pay under the settlement does not exceed $45,000. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Introduction of New Ordinances.
First reading of Ordinance #2005-42, Adopting the 2006 City Operating and Capital Budgets and Tax Levies (version drafted by Mr. Connors on Oct. 11, 2005, and distributed before the meeting, with amendment to increase in capital project expenditures and fund balance applied by $70,000 per amendment to Amended Five-Year Capital Plan).
Motion by Cothard, seconded by Wessels, to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 PM. Motion carried.
Prepared by:
James Beilke
City Clerk/Treasurer
The Common Council Minutes are not official until approved by Common Council.
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