On this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 7:20 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: Department of Public Works Utility Manager Connie Wilson, Department of Public Works –Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel, Police Chief David Walsh, Fire Chief Dick Lodle, Tom Foht of Kapur and Associates, Inc., City Attorney Thomas Kircher and Building Inspector Patrick Scherrer.

Citizen Comments – None.

Chamber of Commerce Representative – Mike Hohner, Chamber of Commerce Representative informed the Council that Chamber’s annual welcome luncheon will be held at the Cottonpicker on Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. Mr. Hohner also informed the Council that the Chamber is looking into wayfaring signs to bring people into Burlington once the bypass is completed. He also noted that once the work is completed on Commerce Street, the Chamber would like to look into changing the name of the street to Pine Street. Several other issues that the Chamber is working on are: a fountain in the Fox River or Echo Lake; after two-way streets go into effect, have Mill Street to Dodge Street be closed and have a pedestrian mall created; during the Christmas season Burlington becoming a "luminary city" to bring more people into the community.

Approval of Minutes –Alderman Ekes moved and Alderman Thate seconded to approve the minutes of August 1, 2006. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Letters and Communications – None.

Fire Chief, Dick Lodle informed the Council that the Pierce 100 foot aerial platform returned from its five year UL Independent Labs Test and Maintenance. He noted that the platform was found to be in good shape and has been very well maintained for the age of the truck.

Mr. Tom Foht, Kapur & Associates, updated the Council on Well #11 and the testing that was currently ongoing.

Alderman Ekes moved and Alderman Vos seconded to receive and accept reports 1-3. 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 $22,477.68 on July 27, 2006 and $69,926.93 on August 3, 2006 totaling $92,404.61 and vouchers in the amount of $373,213.06 on August 15, 2006 for a grand total of $465,617.67. Reimbursements were in the amount of $334.11. Debit Card Purchases were in the amount of $1646.00 for the Fire Department; $39.87 for the Finance Department; $833.88 for the Police Department. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Miller, Ekes, Vos, Thate and Beardsley. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

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

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to appoint Kelly Kamlager to the Burlington Park Board, replacing Teresa Trawitzke. All were in favor and the motion carried.

1. A public hearing to consider approval of a rezoning request from the Burlington Area School District to rezone 380 McCanna Parkway from M-3, Manufacturing and Office Park District to I-1, Institutional District, subject to the conditions as stated in Patrick Meehan’s July 31, 2006 memo to the Plan Commission.

Mayor Lois opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.

There were no comments.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Vos seconded to close the public hearing. All were favor and the motion carried. The public hearing was closed at 7:41 p.m.

2. A public hearing to consider an Ordinance to attach property to the City of Burlington pursuant to Wis. Stat. Section 66.0225 and the City-Town agreement and to permanently zone the attached land (Burlington Consumers Cooperative, Southern Lakes United Educators Council, Otter Sales & Service, Cerwin Trust, Miller Motor Sales, Inc, Lancour residence and WK Properties).

Mayor Lois opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m.

There were no comments.

Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Miller seconded to close the public hearing. All were in favor and the motion carried. The public hearing was closed at 7:42 p.m.

3. A public hearing to consider an Ordinance setting forth permanent zoning classifications and regulations for property owned by The Order of the Franciscan Fathers located at 2457 Browns Lake Drive.

Mayor Lois opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m.

There were no comments.

Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Miller seconded to close the public hearing. All were in favor and the motion carried. The pubic hearing was closed at 7:43 p.m.

22. A resolution approving Amendment Number One to the Development Agreement and Final Plat for the Glen at Stonegate Subdivision, Addition One.

26. A resolution approving a proposal by Springsted Incorporated to perform a Park Impact Fee Needs Assessment.

27. A resolution approving a final plat for the proposed Arbor View Communities subdivision located in the Northeast ¼ and the Southeast ¼ of U.S. Public Land Survey Section 18, Township 2 North, Range 19 East, in the Town of Burlington, within the City’s extraterritorial plat jurisdiction.

28. A resolution approving the acceptance of certain public utilities within the Fox River Landing Subdivision, Phase One.

29. A resolution approving the acceptance of certain public utilities with the Spring Brook Crossing Condominiums, Phase One.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Resolution No. 22, A resolution approving Amendment Number One to the Development Agreement and Final Plat for the Glen at Stonegate Subdivision, Addition One. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Vos seconded to adopt Resolution No. 22. Alderman Beardsley excused himself from any discussion or voting on this item. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Miller, Vos, Ekes, and Thate. Nays: None. All in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 26, A resolution approving a proposal by Springsted Incorporated to perform a Park Impact Fee Needs Assessment. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Miller, Vos, Ekes, Beardsley and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 27, A resolution approving a final plat for the proposed Arbor View Communities Subdivision located in the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of U.S. Public Land Survey Section 18, Township 2 North, Range 19 East, in the Town of Burlington, within the City’s Extraterritorial Plat Jurisdiction. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Resolution No. 27. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Miller, Vos, Ekes, Beardsley and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Resolution No. 28, A resolution approving the acceptance of certain public utilities within the Fox River Landing Subdivision, Phase One. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Jacobsen seconded to adopt Resolution No. 28. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Miller, Vos, Ekes, Beardsley and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Resolution No. 29, A resolution approving the acceptance of certain public utilities with the Spring Brook Crossing Condominiums, Phase One. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Resolution No. 29. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Miller, Vos, Ekes, Beardsley and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

5. An ordinance amending Section 293-18 of the Municipal Code to revise the procedures for the impoundment and disposal of abandoned and unregistered motor vehicles.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 5, An ordinance amending Section 293-18 of the Municipal Code to revise the procedures for the impoundment and disposal of abandoned and unregistered motor vehicles. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 5. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Miller, Vos, Ekes, Beardsley and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos voiced his concern over Mr. Harry Otter of Otter Sales and Service, whose property is located on Milwaukee Avenue, being in the floodplain and the owners not being aware. Mr. Foht stated that he would look into this issue further and report back to the Council.

Alderman Strong noted that the grass and weed problem by the Riverwalk had been corrected and it looked great.

Alderman Vos questioned if it had been determined who is being allowed to use our transfer site. Mr. Larry Gobel, Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor, stated that right now this issue is being looked into and he is working with Administrator Torgler to bring it forward in future budget discussions.

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

Adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen