On this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Kent Strong, Thomas Vos, Robert Miller, Peter Girolamo, and John Thate. Aldermen Joel Jacobsen, John Ekes and James Beardsley were excused. Also present were: City Administrator, David Torgler; Department of Public Works Utility Manager, Connie Wilson; Department of Public Works Utilities Supervisor, Dick Pieters; Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor, Larry Gobel; Police Chief, David Walsh; Fire Chief, Dick Lodle; Library Director, Gayle Falk; City Attorney, Thomas Kircher; Kapur & Associates, Tom Foht and Building Inspector, Patrick Scherrer.

Citizen Comments – None.

Chamber of Commerce Representative – No report.

Approval of Minutes –Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Strong seconded to approve the minutes of October 3, 2006. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Letters and Communications – Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Vos seconded to approve Communication 1 regarding Alderman Beardsley’s excused absence from this evening’s meeting; Communication 2 regarding Alderman Ekes’ excused absence from the evening’s meeting and Communication 3 regarding Alderman Jacobsen’s excused absence from this evening’s meeting. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Larry Gobel, Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor, informed the Council that crews worked late the night of October 16, 2006 to tie in sanitary and storm sewer at the Milwaukee Avenue / Commerce Street intersection. He explained that there was some difficulty in getting this accomplished, however, by early the morning of October 17, 2006 it was completed.

Police Chief David Walsh, informed the Council that Sergeant Scott Molitor celebrates 30 years serving the City.

Connie Wilson, Department of Public Works Utility Manager, informed the Council that today she received approval from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) of the Wastewater Treatment Plant additions and modifications as proposed.

Alderman Thate moved and Alderman Miller seconded to receive and accept reports 1-6. All were in favor and the motion carried. (These reports are on file at City Hall for viewing.)

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Thate seconded to approve pre-paids in the amount of $16,686.36 on October 11, 2006. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

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

None.

Mayor Lois opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.

There were no comments.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Vos seconded to close the public hearing. All were in favor and the motion carried. The public hearing was closed at 7:13 p.m.

Mayor Lois opened the public hearing at 7:13.

There were no comments.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Strong seconded to close the public hearing. All were in favor and the motion carried. The public hearing was closed at 7:14 p.m.

Mayor Lois opened the public hearing at 7:15 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 7:16 p.m.

34. A resolution to approve the acceptance of a watermain easement from the Spring Brook Landing Subdivision.

36. A resolution to approve the rejection of all bids for the construction of a reservoir for Well No. 11.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 34, A resolution to approve the acceptance of a watermain easement from the Spring Brook Landing Subdivision. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Miller seconded to adopt Resolution No. 34. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Girolamo, Miller, Vos, and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Resolution No. 36, A resolution to approve the rejection of all bids for the construction of a reservoir for Well No. 11. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to adopt Resolution No. 36. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Girolamo, Miller, Vos, and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

15. An Ordinance amending Section 315-140, "Word Usage and Definitions" and Section 315-21C, "Rd-2, Two-Family Residence District" of Chapter 315, "Zoning" of the City of Burlington Municipal Code adding "Residential-based Public Education Outreach Center" use as a conditional use in the Rd-2, Two-Family Residence District.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 15, An Ordinance amending Section 315-140, "Word Usage and Definitions" and Section 315-21C, "Rd-2, Two-Family Residence District" of Chapter 315, "Zoning" of the City of Burlington Municipal Code adding "Residential-based Public Education Outreach Center" use as a conditional use in the Rd-2, Two-Family Residence District. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Strong seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 15. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Girolamo, Miller, Vos, and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Girolamo questioned the status of the impact fee study. Administrator Torgler stated that it is still being worked on and the Council would be updated when further information is completed.

Alderman Vos questioned what the City’s outlay account status was regarding the Commerce Street project. Administrator Torgler stated that he had a spreadsheet that he would share with the Council at the upcoming budget meeting.

Alderman Strong questioned the status of the Time Warner Cable contract. Attorney Tom Kircher informed the Council that revisions that resulted from the Council’s discussions had just been received from Time Warner Cable and needed to be reviewed by the City. Administrator Torgler noted that with the demands of the budget, he would not be able to go over those revisions until sometime in November. He noted that the Council would be updated as soon the review process was completed.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Thate seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m. All were in favor and the motion carried.

The Common Council was immediately reconvened by Mayor Claude Lois at 7:24 p.m. with the intention of approving vouchers that were not approved during this evening’s meeting. Due to the omission of information to council members, the approval was postponed to the Budget Meeting on Monday, October 23, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. Alderman Thate made a motion to adjourn the meeting with Alderman Strong seconding the motion. With all in favor, the motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

Adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen