On this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 7:44 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Robert Miller, Thomas Vos, Joel Jacobsen, Peter Girolamo, John Ekes, Kent Strong and John Thate. Also present were: Lieutenant Scot Eisenhauer, Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel, City Attorney Thomas Kircher and Building Inspector Patrick Scherrer.

Citizen Comments – None.

Chamber of Commerce Representative – No report.

Approval of Minutes – Alderman Ekes moved and Alderman Vos seconded to approve the March 6, 2007 minutes. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Letters and Communications – Alderman Ekes moved and Alderman Thate seconded to approve Communication 1 regarding a letter from Senator Herb Kohl concerning cable franchising. All were in favor and the motion carried.　

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Alderman Girolamo 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 Vos seconded to approve pre-paids in the amount of $81,086.22 on March 6, 2007 and $90,627.80 on March 14, 2007 totaling $171,714.02 and vouchers in the amount of $91,687.20 on March 19, 2007 for a grand total of $263,401.22. Reimbursements were in the amount of $289.58 on

March 16, 2007. Debit Card purchases were in the amount of $31.40 for the DPW and $1,780.08 for the Police Department. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Ekes, Miller, Vos and Thate. 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.

Fons, Eric F.

Goodman, Jerome R.

Jones, Debra L.

Martelle, Susie A.

Mowery, Molly M.

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1. A public hearing to consider special assessments for public improvements in the City of Burlington.

Mayor Lois opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.

There were no comments.

Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to close the public hearing. All were in favor and the motion carried. The public hearing was closed at 7:51 p.m.

2. A public hearing to consider rezoning 601 W. Chestnut Street from Rs-1, Single-Family Residential District to Rs-2, Single-Family Residential District to allow division of the lot into two single-family lots.

Mayor Lois opened the public hearing at 7:51 p.m.

Mr. Sandy Cowan, Bear Realty, 565 Milwaukee Avenue, stated that he is for the rezone and explained that the Bieneman family is doing this rezoning to sell the property and settle the estate.

There were no further comments.

Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to close the public hearing. All were in favor and the motion carried. The public hearing was closed at 7:52 p.m.

71. A resolution approving Task Order Number Four with Applied Technologies, Inc. to provide a comprehensive rate review regarding sewer user charge rates for the not-to-exceed amount of $9,500.00.

72. A resolution approving Amendment Number One to Task Order Number One with Applied Technologies, Inc. for Phase 1 Design for the Burlington Water Pollution Control Facility for the not-to-exceed amount of $36,200.00.

74. A resolution approving the purchase of five new laptop computers and cradles for the City of Burlington Police Department for the combined total amount of $19,994.05.

78. A resolution to reject bids for the 2007 Street and Sidewalk Improvement Program.

79. A resolution authorizing sidewalk reconstruction on Lewis Street, Crest Street and at various locations where complaints were received and levying Special Assessments against the benefited properties.

80. A resolution authorizing sidewalk reconstruction on Randolph Street and levying Special Assessments against the benefited properties.

81. A resolution authorizing new sidewalk constructions on Origen Street and N. Pine Street and levying Special Assessments against the benefited properties.

86. A resolution approving a lease amendment of the Chocolate City Festivals, Inc. lease.

87. A resolution approving a public ingress and egress easement extending across and from the ChocolateFest grounds to Maryland Avenue.

88. An initial resolution regarding Industrial Development Revenue Bond Financing for Hi-Liter Graphics, LLC.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 71, A resolution approving Task Order Number Four with Applied Technologies, Inc. to provide a comprehensive rate review regarding sewer user charge rates for the not-to-exceed amount of $9,500.00. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Jacobsen seconded to adopt Resolution No. 71. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Ekes, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Resolution No. 72, A resolution approving Amendment Number One to Task Order Number One with Applied Technologies, Inc. for Phase 1 Design for the Burlington Water Pollution Control Facility for the not-to-exceed amount of $36,200.00. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to adopt Resolution No. 72. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Ekes, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong requested a second reading of Resolution No. 74, A resolution approving the purchase of five new laptop computers and cradles for the City of Burlington Police Department for the combined total amount of $19,994.05. Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to adopt Resolution No. 74. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Ekes, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Resolution No. 78, A resolution to reject bids for the 2007 Street and Sidewalk Improvement Program. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to adopt Resolution No. 78. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Ekes, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Resolution No. 79, A resolution authorizing sidewalk reconstruction on Lewis Street, Crest Street and at various locations where complaints were received and levying Special Assessments against the benefited properties. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to adopt Resolution No. 79. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Ekes, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 80, A resolution authorizing sidewalk reconstruction on Randolph Street and levying Special Assessments against the benefited properties. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to adopt Resolution No. 80. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Ekes, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to table Resolution No. 81, A resolution authorizing new sidewalk constructions on Origen Street and N. Pine Street and levying Special Assessments against the benefited properties. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 86, A resolution approving a lease amendment of the Chocolate City Festivals, Inc. lease. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Resolution No. 86. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Ekes, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong requested a second reading of Resolution No. 87, A resolution approving a public ingress and egress easement extending across and from the ChocolateFest grounds to Maryland Avenue. Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Resolution No. 87. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Ekes, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 88, An initial resolution regarding Industrial Development Revenue Bond Financing for Hi-Liter Graphics, LLC. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Resolution No. 88. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Jacobsen, Girolamo, Ekes, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

None.

Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Girolamo 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