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: Department of Public Works Utility Manager Connie Wilson, Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel, Police Chief David Walsh, Fire Chief Dick Lodle, Tom Foht of Kapur and Associates, Inc., City Attorney Thomas Kircher and Building Inspector Patrick Scherrer.

Citizens Comments – Mr. Fred Koenen, Chief Executive Officer of Reineman’s Inc., invited the Council members to the Chamber of Commerce After Hours on Thursday, September 21, 2006 at Reineman’s to celebrate their 100^th Anniversary.

The following residents were in attendance and made public comments: Ms. Carol Curtis, 281 Schemmer Street; Wayne Swihart, 289 W. State Street; Joy Held, 272 Schemmer Street; and James Krebs, 265 Schemmer Street. Several residents raised concerns regarding the large impact that the new parking lot at 233 McHenry Street would have on the traffic on Schemmer Street. A few of the other concerns were the lack of notice of the project; the narrowness of Schemmer Street; the difficulty getting in and out of property due to the off-street parking as well as the runoff from the new parking lot.

Mayor Lois wanted to clarify that due to this being a site plan change there was no legal requirement to notify the neighbors. Mayor Lois also noted that this lot would strictly be used for the employees at the clinic. As far as alleviating the congestion on McHenry Street, Mayor Lois noted that this parking lot would have a landscaping buffer and two entrances onto McHenry Street. Also with Catholic Central High School’s parking lot being completed this fall, it should further correct some of the parking and traffic issues. Mayor Lois stated that he would take all of the resident’s concerns and suggestions back to city staff for review and would get back to the residents within 30-45 days with a recommendation.

Approval of Minutes – Alderman Ekes moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to approve the minutes of August 1, 2006. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Resolution 4038(26) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution approving a proposal by Springsted Incorporated to perform a Park Impact Fee Needs Assessment. The needs assessment is required per the recently adopted state law in order to collect any developer fees in lieu of dedication of land for parks or playgrounds. This item will move forward to the August 15, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4034(22) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution approving Amendment Number One to the Development Agreement for the Glen at Stonegate Subdivision, Addition One. Alderman Beardsley excused himself from any discussion on this item. This thirty-two lot, single-family residential subdivision conforms to the City’s adopted land use plan. It will extend to the northeast of the original subdivision and is located between Milwaukee Avenue (STH 36/83) and Teut Road. This item will move forward to the August 15, 2006 Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4040(28) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution approving the acceptance of certain public utilities within the Fox River Landing Subdivision, Phase 1. It is recommended that the Council consider acceptance of these utility improvements subject to certain conditions, including the completion of repairs and punch list items, submittal and acceptance of as-built engineering files, ensuring the fire hydrants are in good operating condition, holding of the irrevocable letter of credit (LOC) until the improvements are completed with subsequent reductions in the LOC as improvements are completed and guarantee periods expire. This item will move forward to the August 15, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4041(29) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution approving the acceptance of certain public utilities within the Spring Brook Crossing Condominiums. It is recommended that the Council consider acceptance of these utility improvements subject to certain conditions, including the completion of repairs and punch list items, submittal and acceptance of as-built engineering files, ensuring the fire hydrants are in good operating condition, holding of the irrevocable letter of credit (LOC) until the improvements are completed with subsequent reductions in the LOC as improvements are completed and guarantee periods expire. This item will move forward to the August 15, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Ordinance 1807(11) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to an ordinance amending the official zoning map by rezoning 380 McCanna Parkway from M-3, Manufacturing and Office Park District to I-1, Institutional District. The Burlington Area School District intends to use the building on this parcel for public education and a technical college, where the I-1 zoning would be ideal. This is a single-lot rezoning of a parcel adjacent the Burlington High School, zoned I-1, Institutional District. This item will move forward to the September 5, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Ordinance 1802(6) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to an ordinance amending the official zoning map setting forth permanent zoning classifications and regulations for property owned by The Order of the Franciscan Fathers located at 2457 Browns Lake Drive. This item will move forward to the September 5, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Ordinance 1803(7) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to an ordinance amending the official map to attach property to the City of Burlington pursuant to Wis. Stat. Section 66.0225 and the City-Town agreement and to permanently zone the attached land (Burlington Consumers Cooperative, Southern Lakes United Educators Council, Otter Sales & Service, Cerwin Trust, Miller Motor Sales, Inc, Lancour residence and Cottonpicker restaurant). This item will move forward to the September 5, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Discussion of a city dog park – Mayor Lois and the City Council discussed creating a city dog park on the city compost site off of Maryland Avenue to allow pet owners a place to exercise their pets without a leash. This site offers 22-plus acres that can be maintained and developed at very minimal cost to the city. Concerns were raised about the property not being fenced in as well as the clean up of any dog waste.

After a lengthy discussion, it was determined that more information needed to be collected to give resolution to the questions of the liability to the city, the fencing in of the property, the waste collection, the cost of this project and the parking issues for this park.

Resolution 4039(27) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution approving a final plat for the proposed Arbor View Communities Subdivision located in the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of U.S. Public Land Survey Section 18, Township 2 North, Range 19 East, in the Town of Burlington, within the City’s extraterritorial plat jurisdiction. This issue will move forward to the August 15, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Other Matters – None.

Adjourn – Alderman Vos 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