On this Wednesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Robert Prailes, Peter Girolamo, Steve Rauch, Robert Miller, Katie Simenson, Thomas Vos and John Thate. Alderman Kent Strong was excused. Also present were: Police Chief Scot Eisenhauer; Department of Public Works Utility Manager Connie Wilson; Department of Public Works Utilities Supervisor Dick Pieters; Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel; Fire Chief Dick Lodle; Library Director Gayle Falk; Treasurer Bridget Lois; City Administrator Kevin Lahner; Building Inspector / Zoning Administrator Patrick Scherrer; City Engineer Tom Foht, Kapur and Associates, Inc; Linda Fellenz, Kapur and Associates, Inc. and Attorney Tom Kircher.

Citizen Comments – None.

Chamber of Commerce Representative – Mr. Greg Lemieux, Chamber representative, informed the Council of the following upcoming Chamber events; the Flap Jacks and Fitness, sponsored by Aurora Health and Burlington Kiwanis is Sunday April 6, 2008; Chamber of Commerce Double Elimination Raffle drawing and the New Look Award will be presented on April 24, 2008 at the Cotton Exchange and on May 1, 2008, a $500 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving Catholic Central High School student for furthering their education.

Approval of Minutes – Alderman Thate moved and Alderman Miller seconded to approve the minutes of March 18, 2008. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Letters and Communications – Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to approve Communication A regarding Alderman Strong’s absence at tonight’s meeting.

All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos questioned Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel if he had a chance to prepare a plan to determine what it would take to repair the City streets. Mr. Gobel stated that he did do an initial survey on the concrete streets throughout the City. He determined that those that need repair would have to be done in the next three years and would cost approximately $100,000. He stated what needs to be repaired due to the harsh icy winter would total approximately $40,000. He stated that he is working with City Engineer, Tom Foht, Kapur and Associates, Inc. to determine if the work that needs to be completed before next winter could be incorporated into the 2008 Street Improvement Program.

Alderman Vos stated that his big concern is the state of Milwaukee Avenue from Kmart to the new intersection at Wegge Road. He stated that is badly cracked at all of the seams. Mr. Gobel stated that is due to the concrete underneath the asphalt overlay that is on Milwaukee Avenue. He stated that the best fix for that area is to have a milling machine come in and shave the cracked areas down. He stated that he would have to research a dollar amount to repair this issue. Mr. Gobel noted that because the 2008 Street Improvement Program came in well under budget he doesn’t think there should be an issue with having the $40,000 of work completed for street repairs.

Alderman Thate congratulated Kevin on a job well done and on his introduction of the performance review memo that has been needed for years.

Alderman Simenson voiced her concern over the water tower retaining wall that is already starting to crack. City Engineer Tom Foht stated that he would have someone take a look at the wall, as there is a one year warranty on the work that was done.

Fire Chief Lodle informed the Council that the Fire Department would be starting their annual hose testing on Ravenswood Road.

Police Chief Scot Eisenhauer informed the Council of the sexual assault of a woman near St. Mary’s park. He stated that the department is working with the victim to see that she gets the proper healing. He also noted that they are working with the public to aid in finding the perpetrator.

Chief Eisenhauer also noted that they are having weekly meetings on Monday mornings with the DOT regarding the Hwy 83 project.

He explained that $1000 was spent to repair the emergency notification sirens. After several tests by both the Police Department and Mr. Gobel, they are now up and running.

Chief Eisenhauer stated that the keg program is officially starting, with the bands for the beer kegs on the way, as well as informational booklets for the area retailers. He noted that he will start giving the Council monthly updates starting in May.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to receive and accept reports 1-4. 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 $19,058.75 on March 20, 2008 and $18,140.55 on March 27, 2008 totaling $37,199.30; vouchers in the amount of $100,905.37 on April 2, 2008 for a grand total of $138,104.67. Roll Call: Ayes: Simenson, Prailes, Rauch, Girolamo, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

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

Ahmed, Shaikh Z.

Baker, Gregory A.

Meyerhofer, Kelsey R.

Roedema, Jessica M.

Verdoni, Richard J.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Vos seconded to appoint Jerry Delay to the Burlington Community Fund, Ltd. All were in favor and the motion carried.

None.

117. A resolution to approve designating public depositories for the City of Burlington municipal funds.

125. A resolution approving Amendment Number One to the Planned Unit Development Agreement with McWan Ventures for the Springbrook Landing Subdivision.

119. A resolution to approve Detailed Site Plans and a Planned Unit Development Agreement for the Meadows at Pine Brook Condominiums pursuant to the City of Burlington’s Planned Unit Development Overlay Zoning.

120. A resolution to approve the award of the 2008 Street and Sidewalk Improvement Program to Reesman’s Excavating and Grading, Inc. for the not-to-exceed amount of $800,713.50 for the Base Bid, and $30,696.00 for the Alternate Bid.

122. A resolution to authorize entry into a Sanitary Sewer Exception Agreement between the Streiff Trust, u/t/a dated May 16, 2002 and the City of Burlington.

123. A resolution to authorize entry into a Sanitary Sewer Exception Agreement between Stephen and Cynthia Rausch and the City of Burlington.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 117, A resolution to approve designating public depositories for the City of Burlington municipal funds. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to adopt Resolution No. 117. Roll Call: Ayes: Prailes, Girolamo, Simenson, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Mayor Lois excused himself from the meeting.

Council President Miller took over as chairman of the meeting and retained his voting rights.

Alderman Rauch requested a second reading of Resolution No. 125, A resolution approving Amendment Number One to the Planned Unit Development Agreement with McWan Ventures for the Springbrook Landing Subdivision. Alderman Rauch moved and Alderman Thate seconded to adopt Resolution No. 125. Roll Call: Ayes: Prailes, Girolamo, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: Simenson. The majority was in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 119, A resolution to approve Detailed Site Plans and a Planned Unit Development Agreement for the Meadows at Pine Brook Condominiums pursuant to the City of Burlington’s Planned Unit Development Overlay Zoning. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Thate seconded to adopt Resolution No. 119. Roll Call: Ayes: Prailes, Girolamo, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: Simenson. The majority was in favor and the motion carried.

Mayor Lois returned to chair the meeting.

Alderman Rauch requested a second reading of Resolution No. 120, A resolution to approve the award of the 2008 Street and Sidewalk Improvement Program to Reesman’s Excavating and Grading, Inc. for the not-to-exceed amount of $800,713.50 for the Base Bid, and $30,696.00 for the Alternate Bid. Alderman Rauch moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 120. Roll Call: Ayes: 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. 122, A resolution to authorize entry into a Sanitary Sewer Exception Agreement between the Streiff Trust, u/t/a dated May 16, 2002 and the City of Burlington. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 122. Roll Call: Ayes: 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. 123, A resolution to authorize entry into a Sanitary Sewer Exception Agreement between Stephen and Cynthia Rausch and the City of Burlington. Alderman Rauch moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 123. Roll Call: Ayes: Prailes, Girolamo, Simenson, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

27. An ordinance to amend Sections 315-64, 315-65, 315-70, 315-71 and Table 13 of the Municipal Code of the City of Burlington to allow advertising signs in parks under certain conditions, to enact regulations for electronic signs and to amend sign limitations in nonresidential PUD Overlay Zoning Districts.

29. An ordinance to amend Table 2, titled "Permitted and Conditional Uses in the M-3 District" of Section 315-32B and Table 3, titled "Development Standards" of Section 315-32E of the M-3, Manufacturing and Office Park District of the Municipal Code of the City of Burlington.

30. An ordinance to create Chapter 196, "Licenses and Permits" of the Municipal Code of the City of Burlington to require that all delinquent taxes, assessments, forfeitures or other claims be paid to the City prior to the issuance of a required license or permit, excepting only dog/cat licenses.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 27, An ordinance to amend Sections 315-64, 315-65, 315-70, 315-71 and Table 13 of the Municipal Code of the City of Burlington to allow advertising signs in parks under certain conditions, to enact regulations for electronic signs and to amend sign limitations in nonresidential PUD Overlay Zoning Districts. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to adopt Resolution No. 27. Roll Call: Ayes: Prailes, Girolamo, Simenson, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller requested a second reading of Ordinance No. 29, An ordinance to amend Table 2, titled "Permitted and Conditional Uses in the M-3 District" of Section 315-32B and Table 3, titled "Development Standards" of Section 315-32E of the M-3, Manufacturing and Office Park District of the Municipal Code of the City of Burlington. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Simenson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 29. Roll Call: Ayes: 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 Ordinance No. 30, An ordinance to create Chapter 196, "Licenses and Permits" of the Municipal Code of the City of Burlington to require that all delinquent taxes, assessments, forfeitures or other claims be paid to the City prior to the issuance of a required license or permit, excepting only dog/cat licenses. Alderman Rauch moved and Alderman Vos seconded to adopt Resolution No. 30. Roll Call: Ayes: Prailes, Girolamo, Simenson, Rauch, Miller, Vos and Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

None.

Alderman Vos stated that he would not be at the Organizational Meeting on April 15, 2008. He wanted to thank Mayor Lois for an admirable job during his years as Mayor of the City of Burlington.

Mayor Lois thanked the City, past and present City officials as well as his family and friends for their continued support during his time as Mayor of the City of Burlington.

Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen