On this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 7:27 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Thomas Vos, Robert Prailes, Peter Girolamo, Katie Simenson, Robert Miller, Kent Strong and John Thate. Alderman Steve Rauch was excused. Also present were: Police Chief David Walsh; Police Dept. Lieutenant Scot Eisenhauer; 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; Fire Chief Dick Lodle; Library Director Gayle Falk; City Administrator David Torgler; City Attorney Thomas Kircher and Building Inspector Patrick Scherrer.

Citizen Comments – None.

Chamber of Commerce Representative – None.

Approval of Minutes –Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Miller seconded to approve the June 19, 2007 minutes. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Letters and Communications – Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Strong seconded to approve Communication A regarding Racine County Resolution No. 2007-24 Resolution by the Public Works, Parks and Facilities Committee endorsing the Regional Transportation System Plan for Southeastern Wisconsin – 2035 and Communication B regarding Alderman Rauch’s absence from this evening’s meeting. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong informed the Council that at the recent Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) meeting, concerns were raised regarding the maintenance of the district. He stated that the concerns included the expansion of the district, both residentially and commercially and the hardship that is created for the Public Works Department. He noted that the HPC would be looking into this issue further and working on determining whether it would be in both the City and HPC’s best interest to create a separate maintenance account in the budget for the historic district.

Alderman Girolamo voiced his concerns regarding the number of noxious weeds surrounding the City businesses, residences and historic district. Mr. Gobel stated that the DPW would step up their notices and work harder on complaints received.

Alderman Thate informed the Council and Mr. Gobel that he recently had a complaint from a Foxville employee that stepped into a large pothole on Jefferson Street and was injured. He noted that he has asked several times that the potholes from Jefferson to State Street be filled.

Chief Walsh wanted to thank the Police & Fire Departments, Rescue Squad and volunteers and all City departments and staff for the great work they have done over the years and thanked the administration for the opportunity to be the Police Chief in Burlington.

Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Vos 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 $29,831.59 on June 22, 2007 and $30,109.45 on June 28, 2007 totaling $59,941.04 and vouchers in the amount of $168,854.02 on July 3, 2007 for a grand total of $228,795.06. There were $1,174.48 in Reimbursements and Debit Card purchases in the amount of $148.92 for WWTP and $79.83 & 15.99 for the Library. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

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

Aldrich, Pamela K.

Beguhl, Raquel E.

Gonzalez, Miguel S.

Kegley, Michelle M.

Kosla, Scott W.

McCourt, James C.

McKillip, Karyl E.

Milroy, Bernard J. Jr.

Mottashed, David W.

Powell, Erin N.

Radtke, Debra J.

Richter-Huber, Susan

Stadter, Dana J.

Strelow, Jodi B.

20. A resolution approving the purchase of a computer server for the not-to-exceed price of $14,503.

21. A resolution approving a Department of Public Works Needs Analysis Report prepared by Applied Technologies, Inc.

23. A resolution approving a Certified Survey Map for property located at 588 Milwaukee Avenue.

29. A resolution to grant use of the "Chocolate City USA" logo to Baseball 2000 for the 2007 16-U State Baseball Tournament.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 20, A resolution approving the purchase of a computer server for the not-to-exceed price of $14,503. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to adopt Resolution No. 20. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong requested a second reading of Resolution No. 21 as amended, A resolution accepting a Department of Public Works Needs Analysis Report prepared by Applied Technologies, Inc. Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Miller seconded to adopt Resolution No. 21 as amended. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong requested a second reading of Resolution No. 23, A resolution approving a Certified Survey Map for property located at 588 Milwaukee Avenue. Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong requested a second reading of Resolution No. 29, A resolution to grant use of the "Chocolate City USA" logo to Baseball 2000 for the 2007 16-U State Baseball Tournament. Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Thate seconded to adopt Resolution No. 29. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

7. An ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map by rezoning 588 Milwaukee Avenue from P-1, Park District to I-1, Institutional District.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 7, An ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map by rezoning 588 Milwaukee Avenue from P-1, Park District to I-1, Institutional District. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Strong seconded to adopt Resolution No. 7. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Mayor Lois informed the Council that tomorrow night would be the annual fireworks display as well as the Fireman’s Dance from 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Vos seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen