On this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 6:50 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 – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel, Police Chief David Walsh, Fire Chief Dick Lodle, City Attorney Thomas Kircher and Building Inspector Patrick Scherrer.

Citizen Comments – Mr. Herman Neal, 434 Mary Street, City of Burlington, thanked the Council for their action on his previous issues as well as voiced concern over the number of signs being left by rummage sales long after they are over.

Chamber of Commerce Representative – Ms. Jan Drissel, Chamber Representative, wanted to remind the Council that the "Business After Hours" would be on September 21, 2006 at Reineman’s to celebrate their 100^th Anniversary.

Approval of Minutes –Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to approve the minutes of August 15, 2006. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Letters and Communications – None.

Alderman Ekes wanted to inform the Council of a few items concerning the airport. First, he thanked Mr. Gobel and staff for the nice job that they did with cleaning up around the airport for the annual Fly-In. He also informed the Council that the Airport Committee would be coming forward and asking the City to get a Land Development Plan for around the airport. Finally, the Airport Committee would also be asking to develop a request for quotes to upgrade the fueling station.

Alderman Jacobsen informed the Council that the Devor Tennis Courts would be resurfaced in the near future.

Alderman Girolamo invited the Council to the annual Vets Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, September 10, 2006.

Chief David Walsh wanted to recommend for a future Council agenda that Trick or Treating this year will be on Sunday, October 29, 2006 from 3 – 5 p.m.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to receive and accept Reports 1-5. 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 $33,762.72 on August 10, 2006; $701,198.02 on August 14, 2006; $200,000.00 on August 16, 2006; $52,556.77 on August 17, 2006 and $20,398.94 on August 24, 2006 and vouchers in the amount of $176,529.31 on September 5, 2006 for a grand total of $1,184,445.76. Reimbursements were in the amount of $474.35 on August 5, 2006 and 264.89 on September 1, 2006 totaling 739.24. Debit Card Purchases were in the amount of $196.98 for the Fire Department; $41.96 and $82.89 for the Library; and $32.76 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 Jacobsen seconded to approve the licenses as presented. All were in favor and the motion carried.

None.

None.

7. An ordinance amending the official map 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 Cottonpicker restaurant).

6. An ordinance amending the official zoning map setting forth permanent zoning classifications and regulations for property owned by The Order of the Franciscan Fathers located at 2457 Browns Lake Drive.

11. An ordinance amending the official zoning map by rezoning 380 McCanna Parkway from M-3, Manufacturing and Office Park District to I-1, Institutional District.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 7, An ordinance amending the official map 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 Cottonpicker restaurant). Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 7. 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 Ordinance No. 6, An ordinance amending the official zoning map setting forth permanent zoning classifications and regulations for property owned by The Order of the Franciscan Fathers located at 2457 Browns Lake Drive. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6. 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 Ordinance No. 11, An ordinance amending the official zoning map by rezoning 380 McCanna Parkway from M-3, Manufacturing and Office Park District to I-1, Institutional District. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 11. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Miller, Vos, Ekes, Beardsley and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos informed the Council that recently several residents of the Shiloh Hills subdivision made a large landscaping improvement to the detention pond located there. These residents were not aware that the City owns this pond and is responsible for the maintenance of it and are now concerned with who will be paying the water bill for these new improvements. Mayor Lois stated that the City would pay and a letter should be sent to those residents to thank them for their services.

Mayor Lois entertained a motion to enter into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats 19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adjourn into closed session at 7:15 p.m. Roll Call: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Miller, Vos, Ekes, Beardsley and Thate.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Jacobsen seconded to reconvene into open session at 8:10 p.m.

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

Adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen