4. Topic: Ordinance 1823(27) amending the Official Traffic Map by converting the existing temporary stop signs on Lewis Street, at Origen Street to permanent stop signs.

Presenter: David Walsh

Purpose: To consider a recommendation convert existing temporary stop signs to permanent stop signs. Temporary stop signs were placed at the Lewis Street and Origen Street intersection during the 2006 reconstruction of westbound STH 11 (N. Pine Street). The Police Department and the Department of Public Works request to make the temporary stop signs permanent as they have benefited the safety of this intersection and have been requested by several local residents.

5. Topic: Ordinance 1825(29) amending Sections 6-5A, 6-5B, 6-5D and 6-5F of the Code of the City of Burlington to incorporate changes in state law related to Library Boards.

Presenter: Gayle Falk

Purpose: A recommendation to update the City’s Municipal Code to reflect recent changes in Wisconsin State Law regarding the County participation on local Municipal Library Boards. This proposed ordinance brings the bylaws of the Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees into compliance with this recent change in the State law whereby a County Chairperson, with the approval of the County board, may appoint additional member(s) of the Library Board from among the residents of the County, with the number of appointees determined by the proportion of that County’s annual appropriation during the preceding fiscal year to the City of Burlington’s appropriation during the preceding fiscal year. The Burlington Public Library serves residents of Racine and Walworth Counties. Inasmuch as this change is mandated by the State of Wisconsin this is a housekeeping matter.

6. Topic: Resolution 4070(58) approving the purchase of two new patrol vehicles for the City of Burlington Police Department for the combined total amount of $45,466, plus title and license fees.

Presenter: David Walsh

Purpose: To consider a recommendation from the Chief of Police to purchase two new squad cars. The 2007 Police Department budget includes funds to purchase two new Patrol Vehicles. Due to maintenance issues with the current vehicles, the Police Department would like to change the selected brand from Ford to Dodge. A bid from Miller Motor’s for a Dodge Charger came in at $22,733.00 plus title and license fees and is very close to the State bid price and will save the City money by not having to send two employees out of the area to pick up vehicles from the State bid vendor. This purchase is in accordance with the City’s adopted Purchasing Policy. The Police Department would like the Council to approve this bid to purchase two Dodge Chargers. Per the Council’s direction this item is placed on tonight’s Council agenda for consideration.

7. Topic: Resolution 4071(59) approving the award of the bid for one (1) 2007 three-quarter ton utility truck from Lynch Chevrolet for the not-to-exceed amount of $28,135.58.

Presenter: Connie Wilson

Purpose: To consider a recommendation from the Utility Manager to purchase a new three-quarter ton utility truck. The 2007 Water Utility budget includes funds to purchase a new three-quarter ton utility truck to replace a 1998 cargo van. This bid is within the budgeted amount. It is recommended by the Water Department that a bid from Lynch Truck Center, in the amount of $28,135.58, be accepted, as that was the only bid submitted.

8. Topic: Resolution 4072(60) declaring intent to exercise Special Assessment powers under §66.60, Wisconsin Statutes for new sidewalk construction on Origen Street and North Pine Street.

Presenter: David Torgler

Purpose: Currently, no sidewalk exists on a portion of the westerly side of Origen Street and on a portion of the southerly side N. Pine Street on property under agreement by the CDA to sell to Ms. Hoffman. This special assessment will allow for Ms. Hoffman to have public sidewalk constructed in accordance with her agreement with the CDA at the City’s construction costs, likely saving her money. Construction of sidewalks on said property will include grading, sidewalk construction and restoration of all disturbed areas. Proposed special assessments are consistent with past Council actions and will allow the abutting property owner to make payments in full or in five annual installments with an interest rate of one-half (.05) percent. A public hearing will be scheduled for March 20, 2007. The interest rate will be established and stated in the final resolution and noticed with assessments.

9. Topic: Resolution 4073(61) declaring intent to exercise Special Assessment powers under §66.0703, Wisconsin Statutes for reconstruction of sidewalks on streets associated with the 2007 Street Improvement Program and various locations in the City where complaints have been received.

Presenter: Larry Gobel

Purpose: Consideration to levy special assessments upon property for benefits conferred upon such property by replacement of existing public sidewalks, on streets associated with the 2007 street improvement program and at various locations where complaints have been received. Consistent with the past practice of the City the proposed assessments may be paid in cash or in three annual installments with an interest rate which is one-half (.05) percent over the borrowing rate experienced by the City at or about the time of the letting for this work. A public hearing will be scheduled for March 20, 2007. This Resolution is the first step in the special assessment process. The rate will be established and stated in the final resolution and noticed with assessments.

10. Topic: Resolution 4074(62) to write off aged delinquent Personal Property Tax debts.

Presenter: Bridget Lois

Purpose: The City’s recent audit has revealed that the City is carrying delinquent personal property taxes that are unlikely to be collected on our accounts. By carrying this bad debt and not removing it from the books the City is creating an inaccurate view of receivable amounts, and the auditor recommends that uncollectible amounts be removed from our accounts. This resolution proposes to accomplish the auditor’s recommendation by removing all delinquent personal property taxes from the record for years 2004 and prior to reflect the amounts the City is likely to collect.

11. Topic: Resolution 4075(63) approving Task Order Number Fifty-Three with Kapur and Associates, Inc. to complete the monitoring, groundwater sampling, and preparation of the Annual Report for the Burlington Municipal Landfill.

Presenter: Larry Gobel

Purpose: Among the responsibilities of owning a landfill is that the City is required to complete regular monitoring, groundwater sampling and preparation of an annual report for the Burlington Municipal Landfill. Kapur & Associates has been providing landfill oversight for several years, and this task order is simply the renewal of the contract to complete these services. Thanks to Kapur’s expertise we have been able to eliminate several samplings and lab tests, and their associated costs, from our annual monitoring. Please note that this task order does include a complete survey of the entire landfill area per a mandate from the WDNR. Recommendation is to approve Task Order #53, a two-year agreement to provide the required oversight.

12. Topic: Resolution 4076(64) approving Amendment Number One to Task Order Number Fifty-One with Kapur and Associates, Inc. for the 2006 Street and Sidewalk Improvement Program for the not-to-exceed amount of $34,339.00

Presenter: Larry Gobel

Purpose: Amendment Number One to Task Order Number 51 is needed to cover the additional cost of hours for Kapur and Associates, Inc., associated with work changes requested by the City for the 2006 Street and Sidewalk Program. The changes to Task Order 51 include 1) the redesign of State Street from Perkins Street to Kane Street; 2) utility construction at the Market Street intersection and on State Street; and, 3) to provide a signalized access point at the Grove Street Milwaukee Avenue intersection as an alternate route for residents on Maryland, Delaware, Michigan and Congress Streets. Council members were advised of these changes as work progressed and this task order culminates all of the design changes typical with a capital improvement project as none of these issues was contemplated during the initial design work.

13. Topic: Resolution 4077(65) approving an engagement letter with Patrick Romenesko, C.P.A., for the 2006 Audit for the not-to-exceed amount of $24,100.00

Presenter: Bridget Lois

Purpose: Consideration of a recommendation to engage an auditor for the City’s 2006 financial operations. Mr. Romenesko has provided this service well for many years and has good knowledge of the City’s financial operations.

14. Topic: Resolution 4078(66) declaring an official intent to reimburse wastewater system capital improvement expenditures with proceeds from a State of Wisconsin Clean Water Fund Loan.

Presenter: Connie Wilson

Purpose: To consider a recommendation to declare intent to reimburse the wastewater utility for expenses incurred prior to receipt of a Clean Water Fund Loan. Adoption of this official declaration is required if the City Council wants to fund any expenses incurred for design engineering, inspection services, and/or construction of the capital improvements associated with the planned 2007 wastewater system improvements. Clean Water Fund loans are presently the lowest funding resource available to the City for this project work, so it is recommended to approve this Resolution to provide utility users with the lowest cost project expenses.

15. Topic: Resolution 4079(67) appointing an authorized representative to file applications for financial assistance from the State of Wisconsin Environmental Improvement Fund.

Presenter: Connie Wilson

Purpose: In conjunction with Resolution 4078(66) it is recommended that the City Engineer, aka: Tom Foht, be designated as a representative for the City, authorized to sign and file certain applications as if he were an official of the City. This is a housekeeping matter required as part of the loan programs to keep us compliant.

16. Topic: Resolution 4080(68) releasing the City’s interest in a supplement to construction escrow agreement.

Presenter: David Torgler

Purpose: To consider a recommendation to release the City’s interest in an escrow agreement due to contractual obligations met by the developer of the Menards site. This obligation was put into place by and between the City and MRED to ensure the availability of funds for the construction of the intersection of STH 36/83 and CTH W. These intersection improvements are projected to be associated with development of this site per a revised and updated traffic impact analysis prepared by the developer and reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and the Wisconsin DOT. Per correspondence from the DOT the developer has deposited funds to meet this obligation so the escrow should now be released.

17. Topic: Motion 07-530 to approve the ChocolateFest grounds as the site for the August 16, 2007 Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce Street Dance.

Presenter: David Torgler

Purpose: To consider a request from the BACC to support their scheduling of the 2007 Street Dance, to be held on August 16, 2007 at the ChocolateFest grounds, so that the BACC can work with Harley Davidson on a statewide rally being celebrated in Racine County. It is anticipated that this event will bring many new people to our City in numbers expected to be similar to the local Toy Run held each September and similar to the street dance the BACC held in conjunction with ChocolateFest for the Harley Davidson 100^th Anniversary.

18. Topic: Resolution 4081(69) adopting a connecting highway change agreement between the State of Wisconsin DOT and the City for a two-way traffic reconfiguration.

Presenter: David Torgler

Purpose: To consider amending the City’s connecting highway agreement with the State DOT to reflect certain highway changes from paired one-way streets to a two-way traffic configuration. There is no monetary change in the City’s mileage reimbursement associated with this change and per this amendment so this is a housekeeping matter wrapping up the whole downtown traffic pattern change. The importance to the City at this time is by completing this change the City and DOT can proceed with the upcoming jurisdictional transfer agreement associated with the By-pass project. Those changes will occur sometime after completion of the By-pass project in 2010.

19. Topic: Update on a Memorandum of Agreement between the City and RMF Real Estate Holding, LLC. regarding property known as 658-666 Foxtree Circle.

Presenter: David Torgler

Purpose: To update the Council members regarding a Memorandum of Agreement whereby the owner of property located at 658-666 Foxtree Circle has agreed to commit to a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with the City for a period of ten years from the date they take ownership of the property. The property owner is seeking WHEDA funding to improve and update existing apartments and sought the City’s support of their application. This support is necessary to qualify for these competitively awarded funds, however, to be consistent with other WHEDA applications supported by the City we have entered into a commitment that the property will not become tax exempt without the City recovering its share of local property taxes, albeit in another form via the PILOT. After ten years the City will no longer have a commitment for PILOT payments if the property does become tax exempt. On February 1, 2007 did commit to a PILOT agreement and Mayor Lois did sign their WHEDA application in support of their project.

20. Topic: Ordinance 1824(28) amending the Official Zoning Map by rezoning property known as Lots 1 and 2 of CSM 2733 from M-2, General Manufacturing District to Rd-2, Two-family Residential District (Bel-Mur Site)

Presenter: David Torgler

Purpose: Consideration of a request from the Community Development Authority to rezone property owned by the Authority from manufacturing to residential. This request is consistent with the recommendations made by John Stockham when evaluating the highest and best use for the property. These recommendations included a review of the neighborhoods near the property, a study of the City’s land use plans, neighborhood focus group meetings, and an analysis of what types of property uses would likely be most successful and beneficial to the community. The Plan Commission supports the CDA’s request and recommends it’s approval. A public hearing on the rezoning is included on tonight’s Council agenda.

21. Topic: Motion 07-528, consideration of a Certificate of Appropriateness Application within the Historic Preservation District.

Presenter: Kent Strong

Purpose: Consideration of a recommendation from the HPC to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness Application for 160 East Chestnut Street to allow for:

• Approval of a door replacement as presented.

Per the Council’s direction this item is placed on tonight’s Council agenda for consideration.

22. Topic: Motion 07-529 consideration of a Certificate of Appropriateness Application within the Historic Preservation District.

Presenter: Kent Strong

Purpose: Consideration of a recommendation from the HPC to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness Application for 166 East Jefferson Street to allow for:

• Request to repair or replace rotting roof railings and spindles with exact replicas in identical colors to match current trim. Details of exact materials to be used (wood or wood-composite) to be brought back to the HPC prior to installation for final approval.

Per the Council’s direction this item is placed on tonight’s Council agenda for consideration.