On this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Kent Strong, Robert Miller, John Ekes, Peter Girolamo, John Thate and James Beardsley. Alderman Thomas Vos and Joel Jacobsen were excused. Also present were: City Administrator David Torgler, Police Chief David Walsh, Department of Public Works Utility Manager Connie Wilson, Budget Officer Bridget Lois, Fire Chief Dick Lodle, City Engineer Tom Foht of Kapur and Associates, Inc. City Attorney Thomas Kircher and Building Inspector Patrick Scherrer.

Citizens Comments – Ms. Karen Schinke of Chocolate City Travel wanted to inform the Council that she and her co-workers have enjoyed the change to the two-way streets; however, the corner of West Chestnut by their office is very hazardous. She suggested that the stop signs that were originally at that intersection be put back in order to avoid potential accidents.

Mr. Greg Howe, 149 East Chestnut Street, informed the Council that he was present at this evening’s meeting representing four downtown businesses suffering from the lack of foot and car traffic due to the Milwaukee / Chestnut Street intersection being so dangerous to cross. He suggested that the original stop signs be put back in.

Mayor Lois stated that the Chestnut Street intersection is being monitored daily. He also noted that the City would like to wait until the lights are hooked up and activated at the Milwaukee / Pine Street intersection before considering changing anything with the two-way traffic patterns.

Alderman Strong noted that he had also spoken to another local merchant who voiced similar concerns and also wondered if the signs that were placed in the middle sections of the roads when the two-way conversion took place could be put back up. He stated that this would aid in reminding drivers local and non local of the traffic changes at each major intersection. He also questioned if in the future the Council could look into an overhead indicator for the change at the intersection of North Pine Street and Milwaukee Avenue that now allows both lanes going northbound to go straight.

Mayor Lois stated that he would discuss all of these issues with Mr. Gobel, Department of Public Works Supervisor and continue to monitor all of the intersections.

Mr. Charles Hinds, 160 East Chestnut Street, City of Burlington, recently opened his tattoo shop and wanted to thank the Council for approving of the tattoo shops in the City. He noted that his business wants to cooperate with the City and be a good neighbor with other businesses.

Approval of Minutes – None for approval.

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 mandated public health services for many years. This continuing agreement covers a two-year time period beginning January 1, 2007 and running through December 31, 2008. It is no longer a three-party agreement, but one that include all of the participating western Racine County municipalities.

Ms. Cheryl Mazmanian, Health Nurse, City of Burlington was present at this evening’s meeting to review the minor updates that have been made to the contract.

This item will move forward to the December 19, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4061(49) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution opposing the Federal Communication Commission order on cable television franchising. In general the order would (1) give municipalities 90 days to reach agreement with phone companies on cable franchise, (2) allow phone companies to start providing cable service if no agreement can be reached, (3) eliminate requirements that phone companies provide cable services to ALL residents, and (4) eliminate financial support for government, school and public channels, free service to cities and schools, fiber networks for municipal use (or any other in-kind services) in violation of current law by requiring that all such support be deducted from the municipality’s franchise fee. Discussion ensued regarding whether to let this issue go to the FCC or whether to move it forward on to legislation to get their ruling. This item will move forward to the December 19, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4063(51) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution awarding a bid for the construction of the new concrete reservoir for Well #11. The City Engineer, Kapur & Associates, Utility Manager Connie Wilson and the Wisconsin DNR recommended acceptance of the bid from Preload Inc. This item will move forward to the December 19, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4064(52) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution declaring an official intent to reimburse the Wastewater System capital improvement expenditures with proceeds from a State of Wisconsin Clean Water Fund Loan. Pursuant to the adoption of the 2007 Budget this resolution provides the mechanism to reimburse the Wastewater utility for capital expenses incurred during 2006 through a loan from the State’s Clean Water Loan Program. This item will move forward to the December 19, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4065(53) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution appointing an authorized representative to file application for financial assistance from the State of Wisconsin Environmental Improvement Fund. This item will move forward to the December 19, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4060(48) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution authorizing fee assessments for Weights and Measures license holders for July 2005 through June 2006. This item will move forward to the December 19, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Ordinance 1821(25) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to an ordinance amending Section 315-30C titled, "M-1 Conditional Uses" of the City of Burlington Zoning Ordinance. At the December 12, 2006 Plan Commission meeting this ordinance was rejected and is now being recommended for rejection by the Council as well. This issue will move forward to the January 16, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Ordinance 1817(21) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to an ordinance amending Section 315-26M "Prohibition of long-term truck parking unless screened from view" in the B-1, Neighborhood Business District of Chapter 315, "Zoning" of the City of Burlington Municipal Code. This amendment would revise the Municipal Code to state that truck, trailer, or commercial vehicles can be parked overnight if the property is located in the B-1 zoning district and is used for motel and / or hotel purposed with ten(10) or more lodging rooms. This issue will move forward to the January 16, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Ordinance 1819(23) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map by rezoning the property located on both sides of Buckley Street and south of STH 36/83 Rm-3/PUD, Low Density Multiple Residence District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay to C-1, Conservancy District; Rm-3/PUD, Low Density Multiple Residence District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay to B-1/PUD, Neighborhood Business District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay; B-1, Neighborhood Business District to B-1/PUD, Neighborhood Business District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay; B-1, Neighborhood Business District to C-1, Conservancy District and FC, Floodplain Conservancy District to FW, Floodway District. This issue will move forward to the January 16, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4062(50) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution approving Task Order Number Fifty-Two with Kapur and Associates, Inc. to provide civil engineering services for the 2007 City of Burlington Street and Sidewalk Improvement Program for the not-to-exceed amount of $105,920.00. This includes work on Lewis Street, Randolph, Street, Crest Street, East Market Street, street resurfacing and underground utilities. Several alderman voiced concerns regarding the fact that during budget discussions they were under the impression that one of these streets was not going to be included in this task order. Administrator Torgler noted that nixing any of the streets from this years street program was merely discussed during budget discussions, with now being the time to determine which streets needed to be included and which could wait. This issue will move forward to the January 16, 2007 Committee of the Whole and City Council meeting for consideration.

Ordinance 1820(24) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to an ordinance amending the official zoning map by rezoning lands lying southeast of Milwaukee Avenue and northeast of Maryland Avenue (former city landfill site) from Rm-2, Multiple Family Residence District to M-1, Light Manufacturing District and from M-1, Light Manufacturing District to P-1, Park District. The portion of the property to be rezoned from M-1 to P-1 will include an existing ball field and the location where the Burlington Little League has received site plan approval from the Plan Commission to build their indoor batting case facility. Rezoning the Rm-2 portion of the landfill would be consistent with the rest of the non-P-1 Zoning part of this property and would allow for the City to continue use of the land for pubic works and recreational uses. This issue will move forward to the January 16, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Ordinance 1818(22) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to an ordinance amending the official zoning map by rezoning 6015 S. Pine Street from M-1, Light Manufacturing District to B-1, Neighborhood Business District. Kwik Trip Stores will use this site to build a gas station, carwash and convenience store which will require that a public hearing be held and that a conditional use permit be granted if the property is rezoned to B-1 by the Council. The City’s South 83 and South Bypass Corridor Plan recommends rezoning the subject property to the B-1 Neighborhood Business District, which is consistent with the City’s Land Use Plan. This item will move forward to the January 16, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4059(47) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution approving a preliminary plat for Vieterhof East Subdivision for property located in the Northeast ¼ and the Northwest ¼ of U.S. Public Land Survey Section 7, Town 2 North, Range 19 East, in the Town of Burlington, County of Racine and Vieterhof West Subdivision for property located in the Northeast ¼ and Northeast ¼ of U.S. Public Land Survey Section 12 Town 2 North, Range 18 East, in the Town of Lyons, County of Walworth, within the City’s Extraterritorial Plat Jurisdiction. This issue will move forward to the December 19, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 06-527 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a motion to approve the employee medical and prescription insurance plan and administration for 2007 from Johnson Insurance. This issue will move forward to the December 19, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 06-526 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a motion to cancel the January 2, 2007 Committee of the Whole and Common Council meetings. This item will move forward to the December 19, 2006 City Council meeting for consideration.

Other Matters – Alderman Strong informed the Council of several complaints that he has received regarding the location of the mailboxes on Dodge Street. Administrator Torgler noted that the City had discussions with the post office on moving the location of the boxes and they are willing to work with the City as best as they can. He also noted that any moving of the boxes would be solely up to the post office.

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

Adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen