4. Topic: Resolution 4082(70) disallowing a claim against the City.

Presenter: Tom Kircher

Purpose: To consider a Notice of Injury / Notice of Claim from Attorney Jason Scott Richard, of Hupy and Abraham, S.C., on behalf of John Callender, for an injury he received on June 4, 2004 while attending school at Burlington High School. The City insurer has consulted with the City Attorney and recommends that the claim be denied because the investigation found that the City of Burlington has no liability for the incident. Per the Council’s direction this item is placed on tonight’s Council agenda for consideration.

5. Topic: Resolution 4083(71) approving Task Order number Four with Applied Technologies, Inc. to provide a comprehensive rate review regarding sewer user charge rates for the not-to-exceed amount of $9,500.00.

Presenter: Connie Wilson

Purpose: To consider hiring Applied Technologies, Inc. to complete a rate review of the City’s sanitary sewer charges. The last comprehensive rate review was completed and implemented in 1992. There has not been an increase in sanitary sewer charges since that study fifteen years ago. During the past few annual budget preparations it became apparent that the sanitary sewer rates would likely have to be reviewed following the Facilities Study which was completed in 2006 by Applied Technologies, Inc. Funding for this rate review is included in the 2007 wastewater budget.

6. Topic: Resolution 4084(72) approving Amendment Number One to Task Order Number One with Applied Technologies, Inc. for Phase 1 Design for the Burlington Water Pollution Control Facility for the not-to-exceed amount of $36,200.00.

Presenter: Connie Wilson

Purpose: To consider a recommendation by staff to approve additional design engineering work that has been identified during the initial design engineering work. Task Order Number One for Phase 1 Design Engineering with Applied Technologies, Inc. was approved by the Council on February 21, 2006. During the design engineering work certain modifications and additions have been identified that are needed to be made as part of the Phase 1 improvements, including repairing the digester covers, various improvements to the HVAC systems and extending standby power to the First Stage Building. Amendment Number One addresses these needs. Funding for Amendment One is included in the Wastewater budget under "Outside Engineering Services".

7. Topic: Resolution 4085(73) approving a permanent ingress / egress easement for emergency vehicles east of Milwaukee Avenue and north of Walgreens.

Presenter: Claude Lois

Purpose: This proposed public ingress and egress easement north of Walgreens new store, extending from the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Grove Street to the ChocolateFest grounds will help to relieve some of the congestion for motorists, including area residents, users of the parks and ball fields located in this neighborhood and for improved emergency access. Approved previously as an emergency access (only) easement this new easement will provide for regular accessibility to the public, excepting certain times when the ChocolateFest grounds are being used for community events. Inasmuch as this item has been previously discussed with Council members it has been placed on tonight’s Council agenda for consideration.

8. Topic: Resolution 4076(74) approving the purchase of five new laptop computers and cradles for the City of Burlington Police Department for the combined total amount of $19,994.05.

Presenter: David Walsh

Purpose: To consider a recommendation from the Police Chief to purchase five new Itronix laptop computers and cradles. The 2007 Police Department equipment replacement budget includes funds to replace in-squad laptop computers and this bid is within the budgeted amount. It is recommended by the Police Department that a bid from Itronix, in the amount of $19,994.05, be accepted.

9. Topic: Resolution 4087(75) to oppose Senate Bill 17 and Assembly Bill 79, Charter Towns.

Presenter: David Torgler

Purpose: To oppose the creation of Charter Towns as proposed by State Senator Neal Kedzie and State Representative Samantha Kerkman. The proposed legislation will freeze village and city borders, which incorporate 70 percent of Wisconsin's population, from growth into 95 percent of Wisconsin's lands that are presently located within Town’s; and close off villages and cities from growth in tax base. The orderly progression from rural communities (Towns) to urban communities (villages and cities) has worked in Wisconsin since it’s earliest days as a State. These bills are supported by the Wisconsin Towns Association which also supports legislation that would force cities and villages to extend sewer service into towns without the requirement of annexation when development within the town would be benefited. Inasmuch as this is legislation in progress by the State of Wisconsin and a delay may make this Resolution untimely, this item is placed on tonight’s Council agenda for consideration.

10. Topic: Motion 07-535 approving an airport hangar lease for the hangars located at 925 and 941 Bravo Taxiway and 932 Foxtrot Taxiway.

Presenter: John Ekes

Purpose: Consideration of a recommendation from the Airport Committee to approve a hangar lease with Specialty Aero Services, LLC for hangars located at 925 and 941 Bravo Taxiway and 932 Foxtrot Taxiway. Per the Council’s direction this item is placed on tonight’s Council agenda for consideration.

11. Topic: Motion 07-536 approving an airport hangar lease for the hangars located at 965, 973, 981, 989 and 997 Bravo Taxiway and 964, 972, 980, 988 and 996 Foxtrot Taxiway.

Presenter: John Ekes

Purpose: Consideration of a recommendation from the Airport Committee to approve a hangar lease with Specialty Aero Services, LLC for hangars located at 965, 973, 981, 989 and 997 Bravo Taxiway and 964, 972, 980, 988 and 996 Foxtrot Taxiway. Per the Council’s direction this item is placed on tonight’s Council agenda for consideration.

Presenter: Kent Strong

Purpose: Consideration of a recommendation from the HPC to approve a Sign Permit Application for 340 S Pine Street to approve the installation of a hanging sign as presented with follow-up Response Team Visit for review of the mounting bracket design, as presented in the RCEDC memo dated March 2, 2007. Per the Council’s direction this item is placed on tonight’s Council agenda for consideration.

Presenter: Kent Strong

Purpose: Consideration of a recommendation from the HPC to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness Application for 256 E. Chestnut Street to approve the installation of three gooseneck lights in color (bronze) over façade signage in style as presented and the installation of a railing on the front step in color (bronze) and style as present, as presented in the RCEDC memo dated March 2, 2007. Per the Council’s direction this item is placed on tonight’s Council agenda for consideration.

Presenter: Kent Strong

Purpose: Consideration of a recommendation from the HPC to approve a Sign Permit Application for 615 N. Pine Street to approve the installation of vinyl window signage as presented, as presented in the RCEDC memo dated March 2, 2007. Per the Council’s direction this item is placed on tonight’s Council agenda for consideration.

15. Topic: Motion 07-534 consideration of a Certificate of Appropriateness Application within the Historic Preservation District.

Presenter: Kent Stron

Purpose: Consideration of a recommendation from the HPC to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness Application for 166 E. Jefferson Street to approve the replacement of roof railings and spindles to be a maintenance-free Fypon (rigid polyurethane) in color and style to match existing, as presented in the RCEDC memo dated March 2, 2007. Per the Council’s direction this item is placed on tonight’s Council agenda for consideration.