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, Steve Rauch, Katie Simenson, Robert Miller, Kent Strong and John Thate. Also present were: Police Chief Scot Eisenhauer; Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel; Department of Public Works Utility Manager Connie Wilson; Budget Officer / Treasurer Bridget Lois; Fire Chief Dick Lodle; Library Director Gayle Falk; City Engineer Tom Foht, Kapur and Associates, Inc; Interim City Administrator Mark Morien; and City Attorney Thomas Kircher.

Citizen Comments – None.

Approval of Minutes – Mayor Lois noted that his comment regarding the impact fees issue from the August 7, 2007 meeting was missed in the minutes and needed to be added. His comment should read as follows: Mayor Lois stated that the impact fees issue should be brought forward to the 2008 Strategic Planning session for further discussion and direction. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Strong seconded to approve the minutes of August 7, 2007 as amended and the minutes of

August 10, 2007. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Resolution 4146(41) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution approving a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Mark & Suzanne Soderlund and Jeffrey & Rebecca Vos for property located at 7665 Franklin in the Town of Burlington which is within the City’s Extraterritorial Plat Jurisdiction.

Alderman Simenson questioned if the City currently had a plan for the area that is a mile and a half out of the City. Mayor Lois explained that the City has Extraterritorial Plat Jurisdiction (EPJ) for this area which allows the City to voice its opinions and concerns regarding a potential project. Alderman Vos questioned if it was an option to create a land use plan or master plan for the mile and a half area outside the City. Attorney Kircher explained that with the EPJ, the City is able to make sound decisions on projects that occur in the mile and a half area surrounding the City. He also noted that to create a master plan for this extraterritorial area would be a very extensive and expensive task as it would require the hiring of a professional to assist in the process. Mayor Lois informed the Council that the City and the Town of Burlington try to meet monthly to discuss issues in both areas and how to make them work for both communities. He noted that a large issue that falls within both communities is that of the bypass which is constantly being worked on to make sense of how it will work in both areas. This issue will move forward to the August 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4147(42) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution approving an Extraterritorial Final Plat for Schaal Woods Subdivision for property located I the NE ¼ of U.S. Public Land Survey Section 21, Township 2 North, Range 19 East in the Town of Burlington within the City’s Extraterritorial Plat Jurisdiction.

Alderman Simenson stated that the City should continue to work with the Town to create a master plan for these extraterritorial areas in order to get some kind of conformity on how the City will continue to develop. This issue will move forward to the August 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4148(43) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution to review and approve the Certified Survey Map Ratification Affidavit, Warranty Deed and Declaration of Restriction for the conveyance of the balance of Lot 1, CSM 2865, to the Burlington Veterans Memorial Building Corporation. A portion of the land included in Lot 1 of CSM 2865 was conveyed to the Burlington Veterans Memorial Building Corporation in 1959. For an unknown reason, this conveyance was never shown in the Racine County tax or land description records. The Ratification Affidavit will effectively add the approval of the Burlington Veterans Memorial Building Corporation to the CSM. The Warranty Deed conveys the "expansion" lands. The Declaration of Restriction adds a right of reversion to the entirety of Lot 1 of the CSM that is stronger than that included in the 1959 Deed. This issue will move forward to the August 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4149(44) – Mayor Lois and the Council gave consideration to a resolution authorizing the City of Burlington to borrow the sum of $1,500,000 by issuing General Obligation Promissory Notes pursuant to Section 67.12(12) of the WI Statutes & authorizing the sale of the notes. Due to a publishing error, the City Council on August 10^th directed staff to solicit quotes for a $1.5 million General Obligation Promissory Note. Robert W. Baird (the original low bidder on the $1.5 million Street Bond) could not close on the sale due to the publishing error, but agreed to work with the City to avoid the time and expense of a whole new bond sale. This short-term borrowing will be paid back with the sale of $1.5 Million of General Obligation Refunding Bonds scheduled for approval by the City Council on September 4^th, 2007.

Alderman Girolamo questioned if the rate of 4% was cheaper than the previous rate. Ms. Lois confirmed that the rate was substantially lower. Alderman Girolamo also questioned why the amount of the interest on the loan was more than previously discussed. Ms. Lois stated that this note is only for a six month period which the City intends to pay off prior to the note coming due. Interim Administrator Morien wanted to emphasize to the Council that after several conversations with Dave Wagner, Ehlers and Associates, Inc. he was informed that the reason that the City received the excellent rates for this bond was due to the personal contact from Ms. Lois. This issue will move forward to the August 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Ordinance 1839(12) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to an ordinance to amend the Official Traffic Map to create a "No Parking during School Hours" Zone on South Kendrick Avenue. This would be a one block zone between Orchard Street and Rose Ann Drive. The reason for the request is to eliminate a major safety concern for the children crossing Kendrick to and from school. Dyer school uses student crossing guards to handle the crosswalks from the school across South Kendrick Avenue. They, being students, are only allowed two steps off the curb and this makes it very difficult to see any traffic coming down the street. Buses use the west side for loading and unloading and those picking the kids up or dropping them off use the east side. By clearing the traffic from one side of the street, one of the crossing guards will have a clear field of vision and thus provide a much safer crossing for the students. Those who are picking up or dropping off can do so from either Orchard Street or Rose Ann Drive. This issue will move forward to the August 21, 2007 City Council meeting for consideration.

Other Matters – None.

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

Adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen