On this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Thomas Vos, Robert Prailes, Peter Girolamo, Steve Rauch, Katie Simenson, Robert Miller, Kent Strong and John Thate. Also present were: Police Chief Scot Eisenhauer; Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel; Department of Public Works Utility Manager Connie Wilson; Budget Officer / Treasurer Bridget Lois; Fire Chief Dick Lodle; Library Director Gayle Falk; City Engineer Tom Foht, Kapur and Associates, Inc; Interim City Administrator Mark Morien; and City Attorney Thomas Kircher.

Citizen Comments – Mr. Jay Askins, 272 Gardner Avenue, City of Burlington commented on the new development (Schaefer property) in the City. He felt that the process of this development being approved has been very hasty. He stated that other communities such as Lake Geneva would have required the developer to pay for an impact fee study that would tell the City exactly what the costs would be regarding sewer, streets and schools. He stated that he would like to see the practice started of requiring the developer to pay for an impact study. He voiced his concern that not all residential subdivisions bring in money and that the City needs to have a checks and balances system in place for the community to flourish.

Chamber of Commerce Representative – No report.

Approval of Minutes –Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to approve the August 7, 2007 and August 10, 2007 minutes. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Letters and Communications – None.

Police Chief Eisenhauer updated the Council on the height of the river. He explained that both he and Department of Public Works Utility Manager Connie Wilson have been working together in checking the levels. He also noted that Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel and his department have been working with the Police Department to put up barricades and signage to alert the public to keep away from the flooded area of the park, as well as the dam.

Department of Public Works Utility Manager Connie Wilson informed the Council that with all of the recent rainfall, the WWTP is currently treating over eight million gallons of water a day. She explained that Burlington’s WWTP is performing excellent and is serving the needs of Burlington while several surrounding cities such as Lake Geneva, Paddock Lake, Bristol and Salem have had to shut down their treatment plants due to the demand.

City Engineer Tom Foht, Kapur and Associates, Inc updated the Council regarding the status of the 2007 Street Improvement Program. He explained that Lewis, Randolph and Market Streets should all be completed within the next week. He further explained that all of the sidewalks throughout the City are near completion and all should also be completed within the next week. He informed the Council that the Chocolate Fest extension would be started right after the Labor Day weekend. He also noted that the retaining wall by the water tower would be getting a face lift in the near future.

Alderman Simenson questioned how the incoming water gets moved away from the retaining wall surrounding the water tower. Mr. Foht explained that even though the wall does not look very aesthetically pleasing, it is structurally sound and water is flowing as it should. He further explained that the "face lift" the wall will get this year will cover the exposed rebar and seal the entire wall to help keep the wall functioning for the next few years.

Budget Officer / Treasurer Bridget Lois updated the Council on GASB 45, regarding the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) for the retirees and how to record them. She stated that after City Auditor Pat Romenesko, as well as members of the City staff, researched GASB 45, no viable solutions regarding the self insurance issue were revealed. Mr. Romenesko will be talking with the people at GASB 45 to figure out what needs to be done with the City’s situation. Ms. Lois noted that she will try to get a communication to the next Council meeting with updated progress of this issue.

Mayor Lois asked if Mr. Gobel and staff could get over to the park over on Cedar Drive as it is consumed with weeds. Mr. Gobel stated that his staff is aware of this issue and will get the park cleaned up within the coming weeks.

Alderman Simenson wanted to inform the Council that Building Inspector / Zoning Administrator, Patrick Scherrer did a wonderful and thorough job in checking out the property at 301 Edward Street.

Alderman Rauch moved and Alderman Vos 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 Vos seconded to approve pre-paids in the amount of $ 1,004,846.65 on August 9, 2007 and $31,176.59 on August 16, 2007 totaling $1,036,023.24 and vouchers in the amount of $480,845.82 on August 21, 2007 for a grand total of $1,516,869.06. Reimbursements were in the amount of $1,483.99

on August 3, 2007 and $1,042.55 on August 17, 2007 and Debit Card purchases in the amount of $80.82; $150.00; $138.10 and $41.38 for the Police Dept... Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Rauch, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

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

Budd, Annette V.

Grace, Crystal L.

Baake, Dawn L.

None.

36. A resolution adopting an Amendment for the Burlington Sanitary Sewer Service Area.

37. A resolution approving Task Order Number Five with Applied Technologies, Inc. to provide construction related services for the Waste Water Treatment Plant expansion, Phase One, for the not-to-exceed amount of $274,700.00

38. A resolution approving the 2008 - 2014 Six-Year Airport Improvement Program.

41. A resolution approving a Certified Survey Map for Mark & Suzanne Soderlund and Jeffrey & Rebecca Vos for property located at 7665 Franklin Street, in the Town of Burlington, within the City’s Extraterritorial Plat Jurisdiction.

42. A resolution approving a Final Plat for Schaal Woods Subdivision, for property located in the NE ¼ of U.S. Public Land Survey Section 21, Township 2 North, Range 19 East, in the Town of Burlington, within the City’s Extraterritorial Plat Jurisdiction.

43. A resolution approving the Certified Survey Map Ratification Affidavit, Warranty Deed and Declaration of Restriction for the conveyance of the balance of Lot 1, CSM 2865 to the Burlington Veteran’s Memorial Building Corporation and authorize the Mayor to execute these agreements.

44. A resolution authorizing the City of Burlington to borrow the sum of $1,500,000 by issuing General Obligation Promissory Notes Pursuant to Section 67.12(12) of the Wisconsin Statutes and Authorizing the Sale of the Notes.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 36, A resolution adopting an Amendment for the Burlington Sanitary Sewer Service Area. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Strong seconded to adopt Resolution No. 36. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Girolamo, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong requested a second reading of Resolution No. 37, A resolution approving Task Order Number Five with Applied Technologies, Inc. to provide construction related services for the Waste Water Treatment Plant expansion, Phase One, for the not-to-exceed amount of $274,700.00. Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to adopt Resolution No. 37. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Girolamo, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Rauch requested a second reading of Resolution No. 38, A resolution approving the 2008 - 2014 Six-Year Airport Improvement Program. Alderman Rauch moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to adopt Resolution No. 38.

Alderman Simenson voiced her concern with her recent findings that there would possibly be an extension of the airport runway. She stated that she agrees with this resolution but wanted the Council to be aware that she does not and will not support any expansion of the airport.

Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Girolamo, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 41, A resolution approving a Certified Survey Map for Mark & Suzanne Soderlund and Jeffrey & Rebecca Vos for property located at 7665 Franklin Street, in the Town of Burlington, within the City’s Extraterritorial Plat Jurisdiction. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Strong seconded to adopt Resolution No. 41. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Girolamo, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Resolution No. 42 A resolution approving a Final Plat for Schaal Woods Subdivision, for property located in the NE ¼ of U.S. Public Land Survey Section 21, Township 2 North, Range 19 East, in the Town of Burlington, within the City’s Extraterritorial Plat Jurisdiction. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Thate seconded to adopt Resolution No. 42. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Girolamo, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong requested a second reading of Resolution No. 43, A resolution approving the Certified Survey Map Ratification Affidavit, Warranty Deed and Declaration of Restriction for the conveyance of the balance of Lot 1, CSM 2865 to the Burlington Veteran’s Memorial Building Corporation and authorize the Mayor to execute these agreements. Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to adopt Resolution No. 43. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Girolamo, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 44, A resolution authorizing the City of Burlington to borrow the sum of $1,500,000 by issuing General Obligation Promissory Notes Pursuant to Section 67.12(12) of the Wisconsin Statutes and Authorizing the Sale of the Notes. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Strong seconded to adopt Resolution No. 44. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: Girolamo. The majority was in favor and the motion carried.

11. An ordinance amending the Official Traffic Map by creating a two-hour parking zone and no parking zone on Crest Street.

12. An ordinance amending the official traffic map to create a "no parking during school hours zone on South Kendrick Avenue".

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 11, An ordinance amending the Official Traffic Map by creating a two-hour parking zone and no parking zone on Crest Street. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 11. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Girolamo, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Rauch requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 12, An ordinance amending the official traffic map to create a "no parking during school hours zone on South Kendrick Avenue". Alderman Rauch moved and Alderman Strong seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 12. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Simenson, Girolamo, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

None.

Mayor Lois entertained a motion to enter into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 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.

Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Strong seconded to enter into closed session at 7:15 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Rauch, Simenson, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to reconvene into open session at 7:34 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 Strong moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m. All were in favor and the motion carried

Adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen