On this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Kent Strong, Robert Miller, John Ekes, Peter Girolamo, John Thate, Joel Jacobsen and James Beardsley. Alderman Thomas Vos was excused. Also present were: City Administrator, David Torgler; Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor, Larry Gobel; Department of Public Works Utility Manager, Connie Wilson; Budget Officer, Bridget Lois; Fire Chief, Dick Lodle; Library Director, Gayle Falk; Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Administrative Assistant, Debbie Rintamaki; City Engineer, Tom Foht, Kapur and Associates, Inc.; City Attorney, Thomas Kircher and Building Inspector, Patrick Scherrer.

Citizen Comments – None.

Chamber of Commerce Representative – No report.

Approval of Minutes –Alderman Thate moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to approve the December 19, 2006 minutes. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Letters and Communications – Alderman Ekes moved and Alderman Strong seconded to approve Communication 1 regarding Alderman Vos’ absence from this evening’s meeting. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong questioned Mr. Gobel how long the temporary stop sign located at the Lewis and Origen Street intersection would stay up. Mr. Gobel stated that after discussions with the Police Chief, the sign will most likely remain there permanently.

Mayor Lois commented on how well the pedestrian signs that have been placed throughout the city are working. Mr. Gobel agreed and informed the Council that the signs are mobile and can be moved to wherever the greatest need is for them. Mayor Lois also asked Mr. Gobel if it would be possible that after the next snow the Senior Center parking lot could be made a priority.

Alderman Thate moved and Alderman Ekes 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 Girolamo seconded to approve pre-paids in the amount of $39,186.16 on December 20, 2006; $55,575.83 on December 28, 2006; $192,075.28 on January 4, 2007; $55,263.40 on January 11, 2007 and $3,921.30 on January 11, 2007 totaling $346,021.97 and vouchers in the amount of $355,081.83 on January 16, 2007 (for 2006) and $20,232.67 on January 16, 2007 (for 2007) for a grand total of $721,336.47. Reimbursements were in the amount of $319.97 on December 22, 2006 and $704.82 on January 5, 2007. Debit Card purchases were in the amount of $134.70 for the Finance Department; $315.29 for City Administrative; $1,689.46 for the Police Department and $297.00 for the Library. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Girolamo, Ekes, Miller, Jacobsen, 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.

Brewer, Melissa S.

Davis, Aaron J.

Davis, Stephanie D.

Tucker, Abigail R.

Williams, Vicki L.

Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to approve the appointment of Phil Peterson as the Town of Burlington Representative to the Plan Commission; the appointment of Maria Veronico-Ventura to replace Susan Kott on the Historic Preservation Commission – term to expire on January 4, 2010 and the appointment of Joel Weis to replace Steve Whittow on the Historic Preservation Commission – term to expire on January 4, 2009. All were in favor and the motion carried.

48. A resolution authorizing fee assessments for Weights and Measures license holders for July, 2005 through June, 2006.

50. A resolution approving Task Order Number Fifty-Two with Kapur and Associates, Inc. to provide civil engineering services for the 2007 City of Burlington Street and Sidewalk Improvement Program for the not-to-exceed amount of $105,920.00.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Resolution No. 48, A resolution authorizing fee assessments for Weights and Measures license holders for July, 2005 through June, 2006. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Resolution No. 48. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Girolamo, Miller, Ekes, Jacobsen, Thate and Beardsley. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Resolution No. 50, A resolution approving Task Order Number Fifty-Two with Kapur and Associates, Inc. to provide civil engineering services for the 2007 City of Burlington Street and Sidewalk Improvement Program for the not-to-exceed amount of $105,920.00. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Resolution No. 50. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Miller, Ekes, Jacobsen, Thate and Beardsley. Nays: Girolamo. The majority was in favor and the motion carried.

21. An ordinance amending Section 315-26M "Prohibition of long-term parking unless screened from view: in the B-1 Neighborhood Business District of Chapter 315 "Zoning" of the City of Burlington Municipal Code.

22. An ordinance amending the official zoning map by rezoning 6015 S. Pine Street from M-1, Light Manufacturing District to B-1, Neighborhood Business District.

23. An ordinance amending the official zoning map by rezoning the property located on both sides of Buckley Street and south of STH 36/83 from Rm-3/PUD, Low Density Multiple Residence District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay to C-1, Conservancy District; Rm-3/PUD, Low Density Multiple Residence District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay to B-1/PUD, Neighborhood Business District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay; B-1, Neighborhood Business District to B-1/PUD, Neighborhood Business District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay; B-1, Neighborhood Business District to C-1, Conservancy District and FC, Floodplain Conservancy District to FW, Floodway District.

24. An ordinance amending the official zoning map by rezoning land lying southeast of Milwaukee Avenue and northeast of Maryland Avenue (former city landfill site) from Rm-2, Multiple Family Residence District to M-1, Light Manufacturing District and from M-1, Light Manufacturing District to P-1, Park District.

25. An ordinance amending Section 315-30C titled, "M-1 Conditional Uses" of the City of Burlington Zoning Ordinance.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 21, An ordinance amending Section 315-26M "Prohibition of long-term parking unless screened from view: in the B-1 Neighborhood Business District of Chapter 315 "Zoning" of the City of Burlington Municipal Code. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 21. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Miller, Girolamo, Ekes, Jacobsen, Thate and Beardsley. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 22, An ordinance amending the official zoning map by rezoning 6015 S. Pine Street from M-1, Light Manufacturing District to B-1, Neighborhood Business District. Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 22. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Miller, Girolamo, Ekes, Jacobsen, Thate and Beardsley. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 23, An ordinance amending the official zoning map by rezoning the property located on both sides of Buckley Street and south of STH 36/83 from Rm-3/PUD, Low Density Multiple Residence District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay to C-1, Conservancy District; Rm-3/PUD, Low Density Multiple Residence District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay to B-1/PUD, Neighborhood Business District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay; B-1, Neighborhood Business District to B-1/PUD, Neighborhood Business District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay; B-1, Neighborhood Business District to C-1, Conservancy District and FC, Floodplain Conservancy District to FW, Floodway District. Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Jacobsen seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 23. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Miller, Girolamo, Ekes, Jacobsen, Thate and Beardsley. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 24, An ordinance amending the official zoning map by rezoning land lying southeast of Milwaukee Avenue and northeast of Maryland Avenue (former city landfill site) from Rm-2, Multiple Family Residence District to M-1, Light Manufacturing District and from M-1, Light Manufacturing District to P-1, Park District. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 24. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Miller, Girolamo, Ekes, Jacobsen, Thate and Beardsley. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 25, An ordinance amending Section 315-30C titled, "M-1 Conditional Uses" of the City of Burlington Zoning Ordinance. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to deny Ordinance No. 25. Roll Call: Ayes: None. Nays: Strong, Miller, Ekes, Jacobsen, Thate, Beardsley and Girolamo. All were in favor and the motion was denied.

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 the respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to enter into closed session at 7:48 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Girolamo, Miller, Ekes, Jacobsen, Thate and Beardsley. Nays: None.　

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to reconvene into open session at 7:55 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Girolamo, Miller, Ekes, Jacobsen, Thate and Beardsley. Nays: None.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen