On this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Kent Strong, Joel Jacobsen, Thomas Vos, Robert Miller, John Ekes, Peter Girolamo, John Thate and James Beardsley. Also present were: City Administrator, David Torgler; Department of Public Works Utility Manager, Connie Wilson; Department of Public Works, Dick Pieters; Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor, Larry Gobel; Lieutenant Scot Eisenhauer; Library Director, Gayle Falk; Kapur and Associates, Inc., Tom Foht; City Attorney, Thomas Kircher and Building Inspector, Patrick Scherrer.

Citizens Comments – None.

Approval of Minutes – Alderman Ekes moved and Alderman Vos seconded to approve the minutes of July 18, 2006. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Resolution 4036(24) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution approving a change in the 2006 Street Improvement Program and approving funding for the Market Street and McHenry Street Intersection. Concerns were raised regarding the life of the asphalt as well as the additional costs involved in going with the alternative use of concrete. This issue will move forward to the August 1, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4037(25) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution approving a change in the 2006 Street Improvement Program and approving funding for the widening of State Street between Perkins Blvd and Kane Street. In response to neighborhood concerns regarding the narrowness of State Street for two-way traffic and on-street parking, the City Engineer has assembled a cost estimate to widen State Street on the north side (adjacent to the BASD offices) by approximately five (5) feet. The widening project will include removal and replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalk, a storm sewer inlet structure and street surface. This issue will move forward to the August 1, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 06-503 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a motion authorizing the Assistant City Administrator, or his designee, to negotiate the price for a used garbage truck and approve it’s acquisition provided the purchase price is within the 2006 budget amount of $45,000. The Street Department’s supervisor is seeking a garbage truck, with a good maintenance history, to allow for leaves to be dumped into the receiver and compacted in a packer with enough volume to eliminate the need for frequent dumping, saving both time and fuel. This issue will move forward to the August 1, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Ordinance 1806(10) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a ordinance amending the Official Traffic Map by creating a no parking zone on both sides of E. State Street, from Main Street to Browns Lake Drive. This ordinance would allow for the elimination of the traffic bottleneck on East State Street, between the State Street Bridge and approximately Browns Lake Drive, by eliminating on-street parking to allow for four lanes of moving traffic. Presently vehicles are jockeying for position in this section of roadway causing a dangerous situation. The street is wide enough to accommodate four traffic lanes and very few vehicles are parked on the street at any time.

Mr. Todd Campbell, 564 E. State Street, voiced his concern over the cars jockeying for position in the median. He also noted that the speed in this area just gets worse and by making it a four lane highway, more accidents will occur.

Ms. Beverly Rausch (on behalf of her father Ed Bell, 516 E. State Street), informed the Council that with her father being disabled the no parking would be detrimental to a nurse coming to visit or any repair men coming to the house. She also noted that the speed on that road is horrible now and by adding two more lanes it will just get worse.

This issue will be reviewed by staff for further options and alternatives and be brought back to the Committee.

Ordinance 1801(5) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to an ordinance amending Section 293-18 of the Municipal Code to revise the procedures for the impoundment and disposal of abandoned and unregistered motor vehicles. This will allow private towing companies to collect abandoned autos and allowing them to place liens on these vehicles. This issue will move forward to the August 15, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 06-504 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a motion providing for a temporary stop sign at the intersection of Lewis Street and Origen Street. This issue will move forward to the August 15, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 06-505 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration of an Airport Lease with Eric Roehl for 949 Bravo Taxiway. This issue will move forward to the August 1, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 06-502 – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration of a motion approving the closure of Orchard Street between S. Kendrick Avenue and S. Oakland Avenue on Saturday, August 26, 2006, from 10:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m., to allow the residents to hold a block party. This issue will move forward to the August 1, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Other Matters – Alderman Ekes informed the Council that there is some very bad graffiti at Bushnell Park. Mayor Lois noted that technically the Burlington Kiwanis owns that area and is responsible for it.

Adjourn – Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adjourn. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen