On this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 7:47 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Thomas Vos, Robert Prailes, Steve Rauch, Peter Girolamo,

Katie Simenson, Robert Miller, Kent Strong and John Thate. Also present were:

City Administrator David Torgler, Police Chief David Walsh, Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel, Department of Public Works – Utility Manager Connie Wilson, Department of Public Works Utilities Supervisor Dick Pieters, Budget Officer Bridget Lois, Library Director Gayle Falk, City Engineer Tom Foht, Kapur and Associates, Inc, Linda Fellenz of Kapur & Associates, Inc., City Attorney Thomas Kircher and Building Inspector Patrick Scherrer.

Citizen Comments – None.

Chamber of Commerce Representative – No report.

Approval of Minutes – Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Thate seconded to approve the May 1, 2007 minutes. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Letters and Communications – Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Strong seconded to approve Communication A regarding a memo from Budget Officer Bridget Lois involving recent questions concerning gas prices and the City Budget and Communication B regarding a resolution from the Village of Waterford opposing Senate Bill 17 and Assembly Bill 79, Charter Towns. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Priales informed the Council that they would be riding in the fire truck for the Memorial Day / ChocolateFest Parade.

Alderman Girolamo questioned if the curb located in the Veteran’s parking lot would be taken out. Mayor Lois noted that it had been budgeted for in this year’s street program to be removed.

Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel informed the Council that a preconstruction meeting was held last Wednesday with Wanasek Corp. for the 2007 Street and Sidewalk Program and it was determined that no major street work would be started until after Memorial Day.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Strong 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 $38,187.35 on May 3, 2007 and $110,754.05 on May 10, 2007 totaling $148,941.40 and vouchers in the amount of $134,945.50 on May 15, 2007 for a grand total of $283,886.90. Reimbursements were in the amount of $1995.00 on

May 11, 2007. Debit Card purchases were in the amount of $60.88 for DPW; $477.75 for the Finance Department; $356.50 for the Library and $74.99 for the Police Department. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Miller seconded to approve the licenses and permits as presented including the one denial. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Daniels, Mitchell J.

Fischer, Kristine N.

Koldeway, Robert E.

Mueller, Paul C.

None.

Mayor Lois opened the public hearing at 7:53 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 7:54 p.m.

Mayor Lois opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m.

Mayor Lois noted that a letter was received from Mr. Paul Mueller, agent for the property owners, to table this issue at this time.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Thate seconded to close the public hearing. All were in favor and the motion carried. The public hearing was closed at 7:55 p.m.

Mayor Lois opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.

Alderman Strong relayed comments and concerns from area residents regarding the traffic and parking. Alderman Simenson questioned if there would be a potential problem with children around the property. Mayor Lois noted that these issues would be better addressed at the Plan Commission meeting.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to close the public hearing. All were in favor and the motion carried. The public hearing was closed at 7:57 p.m.

2. A Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map for the City of Burlington for property that is a redivision of Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map Number 2532, and part of Outlot 2 of Certified Survey Map Number 2498, also being a part of the NE ¼, NW ¼, SW ¼, and SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 19 East, City of Burlington, Racine County, Wisconsin.

4. A Resolution approving a bid award to construct the Pump House for Municipal Well #11 to TV John & Sons for the not-to-exceed amount of $798,700.00.

5. A Resolution to vacate a small portion of the Buckley Street – Lynch Way intersection, with reversion of title to such land to the abutting property owners; and to amend the Official Map of City of Burlington to show the same.

6. A Resolution approving the acceptance of certain public utilities with Fox River Landing at the Murphy Farm Addition No. 1 (Phase 2 and 3 of construction).

Alderman Girolamo voiced his concern over why these infrastructure improvements are being accepted when the remainder of the roads are incomplete. He also questioned if the deteriorating streets could affect the underground utilities. Mr. Tom Foht, City Engineer – Kapur and Associates, Inc., stated that the incomplete streets should have no affect on the underground utilities. If a City truck or snowplow should damage something at this time, the developer is still responsible because his letter of credit is still in place and the required improvements are not yet completed.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 2, A resolution approving a Certified Survey Map for the City of Burlington for property that is a redivision of Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map Number 2532, and part of Outlot 2 of Certified Survey Map Number 2498, also being a part of the NE ¼, NW ¼, SW ¼, and SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 19 East, City of Burlington, Racine County, Wisconsin. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Girolamo requested a second reading of Resolution No. 4, A resolution approving a bid award to construct the Pump House for Municipal Well #11 to TV John & Sons for the not-to-exceed amount of $798,700.00. Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Strong seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Resolution No. 5, A resolution to vacate a small portion of the Buckley Street – Lynch Way intersection, with reversion of title to such land to the abutting property owners; and to amend the Official Map of City of Burlington to show the same. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Resolution No. 6, A resolution approving the acceptance of certain public utilities with Fox River Landing at the Murphy Farm Addition No. 1 (Phase 2 and 3 of construction). Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to adopt Resolution No. 6. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller and Thate. Nays: None. Alderman Vos voted present. The majority was in favor and the motion carried.

31. An Ordinance to create a Wellhead Protection Overlay District.

2. An Ordinance amending the Official Traffic Map to make additional adjustments to accommodate the two-way street system.

3. An Ordinance amending the Official Traffic Map by adding stop signs on McWan Drive and Devon Road in Fox River Landing Subdivision.

4. An Ordinance amending the Official Traffic Map by creating a No Parking Zone on Buckley Street.

5. An Ordinance amending the Official Traffic Map by creating a NO Parking Zone on Spring Brook Drive, Hidden Creek Lane and Tributary Lane.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 31, An ordinance to create a Wellhead Protection Overlay District. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 31. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 2, An ordinance amending the Official Traffic Map to make additional adjustments to accommodate the two-way street system. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 2. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 3, An ordinance amending the Official Traffic Map by adding stop signs on McWan Drive and Devon Road in Fox River Landing Subdivision. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Strong seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 3. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller and Thate. Nays: None. Alderman Vos voted present. The majority was in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 4, An ordinance amending the Official Traffic Map by creating a No Parking Zone on Buckley Street. Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 4. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 5 An ordinance amending the Official Traffic Map by creating a NO Parking Zone on Spring Brook Drive, Hidden Creek Lane and Tributary Lane. Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Miller seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 5. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. Alderman Vos voted present. The majority was in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos commented on the poor condition of the Inland Dredge property and building in the old business park. Administrator Torgler noted that the City would review this issue from a property maintenance perspective and report back to the Council members and Plan Commission.

Alderman Girolamo informed the Council that he had been receiving several complaints about the condition of Mr. Donnie Warren’s backyard (i.e., weeds, overgrown bushes and junk). Building Inspector Pat Scherrer stated that the yard was clean when the home improvements were completed; however he noted that it has been a tireless job to get Mr. Warren to keep it clean.

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 and (e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Vos seconded to enter into closed session at 8:15 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Mayor Lois left the meeting at 9:15 p.m.

Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Vos seconded to reconvene into open session at 9:45 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Strong seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:47 p.m. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Adjourned at 9:47 p.m.

Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen