On this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 7:22 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Aldermen Robert Prailes, Peter Girolamo, Steve Rauch, Robert Miller, Kent Strong, Katie Simenson, Thomas Vos and John Thate. Also present were: Police Chief Scot Eisenhauer; Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel; Fire Chief Dick Lodle; Department of Public Works Utilities Supervisor Dick Pieters; Department of Public Works Utility Manager, Connie Wilson; Treasurer Bridget Lois; City Engineer Tom Foht, Kapur and Associates, Inc; Linda Fellenz, Kapur and Associates, Inc.; Interim City Administrator Mark Morien; City Administrator Kevin Lahner and Attorney Tom Kircher.

Citizen Comments – Mayor Lois presented a plaque to Mark Morien to commend him on the great service he did for the City in his role of Interim City Administrator.

Chamber of Commerce Representative – Mr. Jamie Mangold, Chamber of Commerce, reminded the Council of the annual fundraising Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Grand Geneva on Thursday, January 17, 2008. He also informed the Council of the Home Expo that is scheduled for March 15, 2008.

Approval of Minutes – Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Vos seconded to approve the minutes of December 18, 2007. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Letters and Communications – Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Strong seconded to approve Communication A regarding the 2007 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Annual Inspection Report. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos asked that Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel please look into fixing the two manholes on Milwaukee Avenue just past the Vista gas station.

Alderman Thate also asked if Mr. Gobel could check on repairing the potholes on East State Street.

Alderman Prailes informed the Council that due to the Chamber of Commerce dinner on January 17^th, the Park Board meeting has been moved to Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

Department of Public Works Utility Manager Connie Wilson informed the Council that the Well #11, located on Liberty Drive is online and working. She stated that she would likely host an open house prior to a Council meeting sometime this spring.

Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Rauch 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 Girolamo seconded to approve pre-paids in the amount of $653,556.02 on December 20, 2007; $10,400.76 on December 27, 2007; $66,011.45 and $123,334.41 totaling $853,302.64 and vouchers in the amount of $327,380.10 on January 15, 2008 and Reimbursements in the amount of $48.02 on December 21, 2007 and $341.28 on January 4, 2008 for a grand total of $1,181,072.04. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Simenson, Prailes, 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 including the one denial. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Bendever, Taesia D.

Clausen, Melissa J.

Dorrington, Michelle A.

Gorden, Andrew E.

Jante, Jim G.

Ludtke, Ben T.

O’Conner, William J.

Slavin, Daniella M.

Weber, Tracy M.

Yakel, Sally M.

Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to approve the appointment of David Uhen to the Airport Committee – term to expire on December 4, 2010 and the appointment of 8 Poll Workers for 2008 -2009. All were in favor and the motion carried.

None.

80. A resolution approving a Financial and Investment Policy for the City of Burlington.

84. A resolution approving a Certified Survey Map for property located at 316 N. Dodge Street (McDonalds Restaurant).

88. A resolution approving Contract Change Order Number Three with T.V. John and Son, Inc. in the amount $8,489.65 for the Pump House construction project for Municipal Well #11.

89. A resolution authorizing the sale of property in the Burlington Manufacturing and Office Park to RFD II, LLC as part of the Schaefer Subdivision development.

92. A resolution approving certain public improvements and outlining the escrow requirements in relation to the Menards development.

94. A resolution approving certain public utilities for the Aldi’s Food Store site on Buckley Street and Lynch Way.

102. A resolution to consider appointing Kevin M. Lahner as City Administrator.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 80, A resolution approving a Financial and Investment Policy for the City of Burlington. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Miller seconded to adopt Resolution No. 80. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Girolamo, Simenson, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Rauch requested a second reading of Resolution No. 84, A resolution approving a Certified Survey Map for property located at 316 N. Dodge Street (McDonalds Restaurant). Alderman Rauch moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 84. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Girolamo, Simenson, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong requested a second reading of Resolution No. 88, A resolution approving Contract Change Order Number Three with T.V. John and Son, Inc. in the amount $8,489.65 for the Pump House construction project for Municipal Well #11. Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Vos seconded to adopt Resolution No. 88. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Girolamo, Simenson, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 89, A resolution authorizing the sale of property in the Burlington Manufacturing and Office Park to RFD II, LLC as part of the Schaefer Subdivision development. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Strong seconded to adopt Resolution No. 89. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Girolamo, Simenson, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong requested a second reading of Resolution No. 92, A resolution approving certain public improvements and outlining the escrow requirements in relation to the Menards development. Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 92. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Girolamo, Simenson, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Strong requested a second reading of Resolution No. 94, A resolution approving certain public utilities for the Aldi’s Food Store site on Buckley Street and Lynch Way. Alderman Strong moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to adopt Resolution No. 94. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Girolamo, Simenson, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Rauch requested a second reading of Resolution No. 102, A resolution to consider appointing Kevin M. Lahner as City Administrator. Alderman Rauch moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to adopt Resolution No. 102. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Prailes, Girolamo, Simenson, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

None.

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Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Vos seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen