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

Citizens Comments – Chief Walsh introduced to the Council the new Dispatcher for the Police Department, Dawn Simons.

Approval of Minutes – Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Thate seconded to approve the minutes of January 16, 2007. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Ordinance 1823(27) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to an ordinance amending the Official Traffic Map by converting the existing temporary stop signs on Lewis Street, at Origen Street to permanent stop signs. Temporary stop signs were installed at this intersection during the 2006 reconstruction of westbound STH 11. Both the Police Department and the Department of Public Works feel that these signs should be made permanent as they have benefited the safety of this intersection and have been requested by several local residents. This issue will move forward to the February 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Ordinance 1825(29) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to an ordinance amending Sections 6-5A, 6-5B, 6-5D and 6-5F of the Code of the City of Burlington to incorporate changes in state law related to Library Boards. This issue will move forward to the February 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4070(58) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution approving the purchase of two new patrol vehicles for the City of Burlington Police
Department for the combined total amount of $45,466, plus title and license fees. This issue will move forward to the February 6, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4071(59) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution approving the award of the bid for one (1) 2007 three-quarter ton utility truck from Lynch Chevrolet for the not-to-exceed amount of $28,135.58. This issue will move forward to the February 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4072(60) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution declaring intent to Exercise Special Assessment powers under §66.60, Wisconsin Statues for new sidewalk construction on Origen Street and North Pine Street. This issue will move forward to the February 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4073(61) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution declaring intent to exercise Special Assessment powers under §66.0703, Wisconsin Statutes for reconstruction of sidewalks on streets associated with the 2007 Street Improvement Program and various locations in the City where complaints have been received. This issue will move forward to the February 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4074(62) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution to write off aged delinquent Personal Property Tax debts. This issue will move forward to the February 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4075(63) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution approving Task Order Number Fifty-Three with Kapur and Associates, Inc. to complete the monitoring, groundwater sampling, and preparation of the Annual Report for the Burlington Municipal Landfill. This issue will move forward to the February 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Alderman Strong arrived at 6:40 p.m.

Resolution 4076(64) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution approving Amendment Number One to Task Order Number Fifty-One with Kapur and Associates, Inc. for the 2006 Street and Sidewalk Improvement Program for the not-to-exceed amount of $34,339.00. This issue will move forward to the February 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4077(65) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution approving an engagement letter with Patrick Romenesko, C.P.A. for the 2006 Audit for the not-to-exceed amount of $24,100.00. This issue will move forward to the February 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4078(66) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution declaring an official intent to reimburse wastewater system capital improvement expenditures with proceeds from a State of Wisconsin Clean Water Fund Loan. This issue will move forward to the February 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4079(67) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution appointing an authorized representative to file application for financial assistance form the State of Wisconsin Environmental Improvement Fund. This issue will move forward to the February 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4080(68) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution releasing the City’s interest in a supplement to construction escrow agreement. This issue will move forward to the February 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 07-530 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a motion to approve the ChocolateFest grounds as the site for the August 16, 2007 Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce Street Dance. This issue will move forward to the February 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4081(69) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution adopting a connecting highway change agreement between the State of Wisconsin DOT and the City for a two-way traffic reconfiguration. This issue will move forward to the February 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Update regarding agreement for 658-666 Foxtree Circle – Administrator Torgler updated the Council regarding a Memorandum of Agreement whereby the owner of property located at 658-666 Foxtree Circle has agreed to commit to a Payment in Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with the City for a period of ten years from the date they take ownership of the property. The property owner is seeking WHEDA funding to improve and update the existing apartments and they have sought the City’s support of their application. This support is necessary to qualify for these funds; however, to be consistent with other WHEDA applications supported by the City we have entered into a commitment that the property will not become tax exempt without the City recovering its share of local property taxes. After ten years the City will no longer have a commitment for PILOT payments if the property does become tax exempt. As of February 1, 2007, RMF Real Estate Holding, LLC did commit to a PILOT agreement and Mayor Lois did sign their WHEDA application in support of their project.

Ordinance 1824(28) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map by rezoning property known as Lots 1 and 2 of CSM 2733 from M-2, General Manufacturing District to Rd-2, Two-family Residential District (Bel-Mur Site). This issue will move forward to the February 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 07-528 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a motion giving consideration to a Certificate of Appropriateness Application for 160 East Chestnut Street to allow for door replacement. This issue will move forward to the February 6, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 07-529 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a motion giving consideration to a Certificate of Appropriateness Application for 166 East Jefferson Street to allow for the repair or replacement of rotting roof railings and spindles with the exact replicas in identical colors to match current trim. This issue will move forward to the February 6, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Other Matters – None.

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

Adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen