On this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Thomas Vos, Robert Prailes, Peter Girolamo, Katie Simenson, Robert Miller, Kent Strong and John Thate. Alderman Steve Rauch was absent. Also present were: Police Dept. Lieutenant Scot Eisenhauer; Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel, 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. Mary Schnaubelt, 4311 5^th Avenue, City of Kenosha, and member of Focus on Community, spoke in favor of Ordinance 1833(6) on the agenda this evening regarding greater demerit points being given to those who serve alcohol to minors. She stated that she felt that this ordinance would be an effective way for this ongoing problem to be addressed.

Ms. Christine Weigler, 317 Randolph Street, City of Burlington, informed the Council that she is the community organizer for Partners II, which is new organization in the City to network with schools, parents, students and the community for the prevention of the use of drugs and alcohol. She stated that the Partners II organization is also in support of Ordinance 1833(6).

Ms. Sue Weigler, 416 Hawthorn, City of Burlington, also a member of Partners II voiced her approval of Ordinance 1833(6) stating that this ordinance would aid in making the youth aware of the dangers of alcohol.

Ms. Haley Gauger, 1721 Longview Court, Town of Burlington, also member of Partners II also voiced her approval and need for Ordinance 1833(6) in order to aid our youth in making healthy choices.

Alderman Rauch arrived at 6:32 p.m.

Approval of Minutes – Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to approve the minutes of May 15, 2007. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Resolution 4115(10) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution extending the deadline to complete public street improvements for the Glen at Stonegate Subdivision, Addition One. This issue will move forward to the June 5, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4117(12) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution authorizing new sidewalk construction on Origen Street and N. Pine Street and levying special assessments against the benefited properties. This issue will move forward to the June 5, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4118(13) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution to authorize the issuance of $1.5 million in General Obligation Bonds to pay the cost of street improvement projects. The bond proceeds will cover the anticipated $0.5 million General Fund portion of the annual street maintenance program for local public streets for the years 2007 – 2009.

Alderman Girolamo considered this a foolish move to borrow money and mortgage the future of the City of Burlington just to put money in a fund for future use. Mr. Dave Wagner, Ehlers and Associates gave a brief explanation of the short term process of the bond to the Council. This issue will move forward to the June 5, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4119(14) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution directing publication of Notice to Electors. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 67, a notice to the electors must be published as a Class 1 notice, i.e. it must be published once and in the Official Newspaper of the City. This issue will move forward to the June 5, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4120(15) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution providing for the sale of not-to-exceed $1,500,00.00 General Obligation Street Improvement Bonds. This issue will move forward to the June 5, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4121(16) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution approving the 2006 Department of Natural Resources Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR). The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources requires the annual completion of a Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) which will evaluate and document the performance and condition of the wastewater utility during the past year. The City’s wastewater treatment plant received an excellent rating of 3.95 out of 4.0. This issue will move forward to the June 19, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4122(17) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution appointing an authorized representative to file applications for financial assistance from the State of Wisconsin Environmental Improvement Fund. This fund provides state financial assistance for improvements to the sanitary sewer main facilities and was discussed previously with the Council as a low interest loan program for municipal sanitary sewer improvement projects. For this loan program, and consistent with our Clean Water Fund applications, it is recommended that the Utility Manager be appointed as the City’s representative. Ms. Wilson noted two minor changes to the resolution as follows: the word "main" be omitted from the third line and after the word facilities in the third line add "Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities". These changes were noted. This issue will move forward to the June 5, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4123(18) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures from proceeds of borrowing. The resolution would ensure that expenditures made for Phase 1 of the WWTP improvement project prior to the State’s issuance of the Clean Water Fund Bonds can later be reimbursed with the proceeds of the Bonds. This issue will move forward to the June 5, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4116(11) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution approving Change Order 1 for the reservoir for Municipal Well #11 construction project for the amount of $745.00. This issue will move forward to the June 19, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Ordinance 1833(6) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to an ordinance to amend Section 187-15B(9)(d) of the Code of the City of Burlington to increase the number of demerit points assessed to a license holder for serving alcohol to an underage person. This ordinance would increase the point value assigned to a liquor license violation when the licensee (or their representative) sells alcohol to an underage person. Currently each underage sale is assessed at 40 points. Since it takes 100 points in a one-year period to trigger a hearing before the City Council it takes three sales before that happens. Increasing the point value to 50 points will trigger a hearing after two violations in the same one-year period. This issue will move forward to the June 5, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 07-542 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a motion approving the partial closure of Maryland Avenue for the Annual Tri-County Riders Toy Run. The Tri-County riders request to close Maryland Avenue on September 9, 2007 from the Wanasek Building to Milwaukee Avenue from 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. for the Annual Toy Run to benefit Love, Inc. Per the request an access lane will be left open between Milwaukee Avenue and the composting site for residents. This issue will move forward to the June 19, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Other Matters – Alderman Strong questioned if Mr. Gobel had any new answers regarding the disposal of paints in the City. Mr. Gobel stated that this issue would be presented before the Council at the June 19, 2007 meeting.

Alderman Vos questioned when the waste would be removed near the compost site as it is in disarray. Mr. Gobel stated that at this time he only had a verbal bid from Wanasek for its removal and was waiting on a formal bid. Mr. Gobel also noted that he would look into the situation in order to keep the compost site clean for the residents.

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

Adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen