On this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Kent Strong, Joel Jacobsen, Thomas Vos, Robert Miller, John Ekes, Peter Girolamo, John Thate and James Beardsley. Also present were: City Administrator, David Torgler; Department of Public Works Utility Manager, Connie Wilson; Department of Public Works, Dick Pieters; Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor, Larry Gobel; Lieutenant Scot Eisenhauer; Library Director, Gayle Falk; Kapur and Associates, Inc., Tom Foht; City Attorney, Thomas Kircher and Building Inspector, Patrick Scherrer.

Citizen Comments – None.

Chamber of Commerce Representative – No report.

Approval of Minutes – Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to approve the minutes of July 18, 2006. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Letters and Communications – None.

Alderman Girolamo voiced concern on behalf of the Veterans Board regarding the driveway entrance at 588 Milwaukee Avenue being too narrow. The Vet’s Board would like the median in between the ingress and egress be taken out and have one large drive for easier traffic flow. It was noted that this issue would be looked into.

Mr. Girolamo also noted that the Vet’s Board is having their pancake breakfast on Sunday, August 13, 2006.

Alderman Ekes informed the Council that the annual Airport Fly-In will be Sunday, August 27, 2006.

Alderman Thate questioned the status of the bypass, specifically the progress on HWY 142 and A. Mr. Tom Foht, Kapur & Associates stated that all is on schedule right now, with HWY 142 and A being opened back up and HWY 11 being closed down in mid to late October.

Alderman Vos questioned the status of the work on Commerce Street. Mr. Tom Foht, Kapur & Associates stated that they are currently doing the utility work. Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor, Larry Gobel stated that the delay with some of this project has been due to the water problems on Origen Street. Those issues have been contained and progress is now being made.

Department of Public Works Utility Manager, Connie Wilson wanted to remind the Public Works Committee that there would be bid opening for the new reservoir on Thursday, August 10, 2006 at 3:00 p.m.

Alderman Ekes moved and Alderman Jacobsen seconded to receive and accept reports 1-4. All were in favor and the motion carried. (These reports are on file at City Hall for viewing.)

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to approve pre-paids in the amount of $43,905.30 on July 13, 2006 and $470,185.65 on July 20, 2006 totaling $514,090.95 and vouchers in the amount of $487,188.56 on August 1, 2006 for a grand total of $1,001,279.51. Reimbursements were in the amount of $348.96. Debit Card Purchases were in the amount of $25.00 for the Finance Department and $76.99 for the DPW. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Miller, Ekes, Vos, Thate and Beardsley. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to approve the licenses and permits as presented. All were in favor and the motion carried.

None.

A public hearing to consider amending Table 5 titled "Off-Street Parking and On-Site Queuing Requirements for Use Types" of Section 315-48(I); Section 315-31(A) titled "M-2 Permitted Uses"; and Table 2 Titled "Permitted and Conditional Uses in the M-3 district" of Section 315-32(B) of chapter 315 "Zoning" of the City’s Municipal Code.

Mayor Lois opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.

There were no comments.

Alderman Vos motioned and Alderman Girolamo seconded to close the public hearing. All were in favor and the motion carried. The public hearing was closed at 7:18 p.m.

21. A resolution approving a contract with Countryside Humane Society, Inc. for animal control services for 2007-2008.

23. A resolution approving city official’s participation as to Cooperative Boundary Agreement discussions with the Town and Village of Rochester.

24. A resolution approving a modification of the 2006 Street Improvement Program to use concrete instead of asphalt on the Market Street and McHenry Street intersection.

25. A resolution approving a modification of the 2006 Street Improvement Program to widen State Street.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 21, A resolution approving a contract with Countryside Humane Society, Inc. for animal control services for 2007-2008. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to adopt Resolution No. 21. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Girolamo requested a second reading of Resolution No. 23, A resolution approving city official’s participation as to Cooperative Boundary Agreement discussions with the Town and Village of Rochester. Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Resolution No. 24, A resolution approving a modification of the 2006 Street Improvement Program to use concrete instead of asphalt on the Market Street and McHenry Street intersection. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Resolution No. 24. Roll Call: Ayes: Vos, Ekes, and Thate. Nays: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Miller and Beardsley. The motion was denied.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Resolution No. 25, A resolution approving a modification of the 2006 Street Improvement Program to widen State Street. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Resolution No. 25. Roll Call: Ayes: None. Nays: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Vos, Miller, Ekes, Beardsley and Thate. The motion was denied.

8. An ordinance approving amending Table 5 titled "Off-Street Parking and On-Site Queuing Requirements for Use Types" of Section 315-48(I); Section 315-31(A) titled "M-2 Permitted Uses"; and Table 2 Titled "Permitted and Conditional Uses in the M-3 district" of Section 315-32(B) of chapter 315 "Zoning" of the City’s Municipal Code.

9. An ordinance approving amending the official zoning map by rezoning 1709 S. Teut Road from B-4, Highway Business District to B-1, Neighborhood Business District.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 8, An ordinance approving amending Table 5 titled "Off-Street Parking and On-Site Queuing Requirements for Use Types" of Section 315-48(I); Section 315-31(A) titled "M-2 Permitted Uses"; and Table 2 Titled "Permitted and Conditional Uses in the M-3 district" of Section 315-32(B) of chapter 315 "Zoning" of the City’s Municipal Code. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 8. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Vos, Miller, Ekes, Beardsley and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 9, An ordinance approving amending the official zoning map by rezoning 1709 S. Teut Road from B-4, Highway Business District to B-1, Neighborhood Business District. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 9. All were in favor and the motion carried.

None.

Mayor Lois entertained a motion to enter into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats 19.85(1)(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is likely to become involved; and (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. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adjourn into closed session at 7:47 p.m.

Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Thate seconded to reconvene into open session at 8:17 p.m.

Alderman Girolamo noted that he has received several calls regarding making Schemmer Street wider due to the increase in traffic going through.

Alderman Beardsley moved and Alderman Miller seconded to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen