On this Thursday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Kent Strong, Thomas Vos, Robert Miller, Joel Jacobsen, Peter Girolamo, John Thate and James Beardsley. Alderman John Ekes was excused. Also present were: City Administrator, David Torgler; Budget Officer, Bridget Lois; Department of Public Works Utilities Supervisor, Dick Pieters; Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor, Larry Gobel; Police Chief, David Walsh; Lieutenant, Scot Eisenhauer; Administrative Services Manager, Kim Hardesty; Fire Chief, Dick Lodle; Library Director, Gayle Falk; City Attorney, Thomas Kircher; Kapur & Associates, Tom Foht and Building Inspector, Patrick Scherrer.

Citizens Comments – None.

Approval of Minutes – Alderman Thate moved and Alderman Strong seconded to approve the minutes of October 17, 2006. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Motion 06-521 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a motion to accept the 2005 Annual Audit. Mr. Patrick Romenesko, City Auditor, was present at the meeting to discuss the 2005 audit papers. This issue will move forward to the November 21, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4052(40) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution approving a two-year agreement with the Burlington Memorial Hospital for public health services. The City and the Town of Burlington have maintained an agreement with the Memorial Hospital of Burlington to provide state mandate public health services. Concerns were raised regarding who would be responsible for the cost of the supplies for these services. City staff would look into those concerns. This issue will move forward to the November 21, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Reintroduction of Ordinance 1802(6) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to the reintroduction of 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 issue will move forward to the November 9, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 06-512 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a recommendation from the HPC to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness Application for 492 North Pine Street to allow for the replacement of existing awning. This issue will move forward to the November 9, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 06-513 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a recommendation from the HPC to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness Application for 484 North Pine Street to allow for the use of tongue and groove board to enclose the lower level windows openings, and approval of repair and replacement of second floor rear windows with double-hung, paned, tempered glass to look similar to existing window style. This issue will move forward to the November 9, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 06-514 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a recommendation from the HPC to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness Application for 180 E. Chestnut Street to allow for the installation of a new window; painting of the façade and upper trim on eave and the lower trim on the eave and well as the doors on East Chestnut Street. This issue will move forward to the November 9, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 06-515 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a recommendation from the HPC to approve a Sign Permit Application for 180 E. Chestnut Street to allow for the approval of three façade signs, contingent upon the sign sizes meeting the City Code. This issue will move forward to the November 9, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 06-516 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a recommendation from the HPC to approve a Sign Permit Application for 256 E. Chestnut Street to allow for the installation of two new 8’ x 4’ signs (one on the Chestnut Street façade and one on the Dodge Street alley). This issue will move forward to the November 9, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 06-517 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a recommendation from the HPC to approve a Sign Permit Application for 460 North Pine Street to allow for the installation of a new hanging sign. This issue will move forward to the November 9, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 06-518 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a recommendation from the HPC to approve a Sign Permit Application for 580 North Pine Street to allow for the installation of vinyl graphic lettering on the inside of both storefront windows. This issue will move forward to the November 9, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 06-519 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a recommendation from the HPC to approve a Sign Permit Application for 557 North Pine Street to allow for the removal of wood overhang from the front of the structure and to reattach the existing sign and bracket to the underlying brick façade where the old sign was located. This issue will move forward to the November 9, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 06-520 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a recommendation from the HPC to approve a Sign Permit Application for 140 W. Chestnut Street to allow for the painting of the existing metal awning. This issue will move forward to the November 9, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Other Matters – None.

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

Adjourned at 6:59 p.m.

Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen