On this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Aldermen Robert Prailes, Peter Girolamo, Steve Rauch, Robert Miller, Katie Simenson, Kent Strong, Thomas Vos and John Thate. Also present were: Police Chief Scot Eisenhauer; Fire Chief Dick Lodle; Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel; Library Director Gayle Falk; Treasurer Bridget Lois; City Administrator Kevin Lahner; Building Inspector / Zoning Administrator Patrick Scherrer; City Engineer Tom Foht, Kapur and Associates, Inc and Attorney Tom Kircher.

Citizen Comments – Mr. Joe Dawidziak, 1165 Hidden Creek Lane, City of Burlington, informed the Council that the residents of Springbrook Landing have reached a compromise regarding Springbrook Meadows condominium project. He again thanked Aldermen Girolamo and Miller and the City for their cooperation on acquiring this compromise.

Ms. Holly Humphrey, 232 West Chestnut Street, City of Burlington informed the Council of several issues regarding the dog park. She explained that the fence was taken down and temporary fencing was put up, but is not adequate. She also explained that workers for the Kohls development have been digging on the Kohl’s site, which has stirred up dirt and garbage that is distracting the dogs. She asked if a temporary fence of some kind could be put up until they move to the new dog park near St. Mary’s Park. Mayor Lois asked Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel if fencing could be installed there. Mr. Gobel stated that at this time the ground is still too frozen to install any kind of fence posts that would hold. He also explained that test pits that were being dug on the Kohl’s site are now done, so the exposed garbage should no longer be a problem. Ms. Humphrey asked if a tarp or a cover could be put over the exposed areas so that people could still use that part of the park and not worry about their pets getting into anything. Mr. Gobel stated that he would take a look at the area and see what could be done.

Ms. Maggie Hayes, 473 McHenry Street, City of Burlington, asked that the area that was dug up at the dog park be looked at as soon as possible not only for the dogs that go to the park, but also for the safety of the children that are there as well.

Approval of Minutes – Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Vos seconded to approve the minutes of February 20, 2008. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Resolution 4218(113) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution approving the purchase of a new patrol vehicle for the Police Department for the not-to-exceed amount of $21,905 plus set up, title and license fees.

This issue will move forward to the March 18, 2008 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4219(114) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution authorizing a final resolution fro sidewalk reconstruction associated with the 2008 Street Improvement Program and at various locations where complaints were received and to levy special assessments against the benefited properties.

This issue will move forward to the March 18, 2008 City Council meeting for a public hearing and consideration.

Resolution 4220(115) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution revising the area of the Airport to which preconstruction surcharge applies, amending the per-foot surcharge and providing for refunds of the surcharge where applicable.

As part of the Airport Expansion project in 2002 and 2003, it was determined by the Airport Committee to collect a surcharge fee for construction of hangars along Mike Taxiway (West End Hangars) to help recoup $115,000 in costs the City incurred. Since that time, Golf Taxiway and Delta Taxiway were extended and hangars were built between the two taxiways. With recent hangar construction along these taxiways, it has been determined that the $115,000 cost to the City has been nearly replenished. Once this amount is reached and as more hangars are built, the per-foot surcharge will be reassessed, giving refunds to hangar owners as applicable.

This issue will move forward to the March 18, 2008 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4221(116) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution approving Task Order Number Fifty-Eight with Kapur and Associates, Inc. for the 2008 City of Burlington Street and Sidewalk Improvement Program, for the not-to-exceed amount of $86,349.00. The work for this task order consists of the construction engineering and inspection required for the 2008 Street and Sidewalk Improvement Program and associated utility improvements.

This issue will move forward to the March 18, 2008 City Council meeting for consideration.

Ordinance 1856(28) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to an ordinance amending the Official Traffic Map by adding a yield sign on Smith Street at Oak Street.

The intersection of Oak Street and Smith Street currently has only one yield sign southbound on Smith Street. This Ordinance will place a second yield sign on Smith Street at Oak Street in a northerly direction. These signs are warranted as Oak is the thru street and the topography makes this a difficult intersection for drivers.

Alderman Miller questioned if this sign would now cover both sides of this intersection. Police Chief Eisenhauer stated that it would.

This issue will move forward to the March 18, 2008 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 08-602 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a motion approving an Airport Lease between the City of Burlington and Planes Under Cover at 925, 929, 933, 937, 941, and 945 Golf Taxiway and 928, 932, 936, 940 and 944 Delta Taxiway.

Mayor Lois noted that there would be no action on this motion (as noted on the agenda) until Resolution 4220(115) was adopted.

This issue will move forward to the March 18, 2008 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 08-603 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a motion approving an Airport Lease between the City of Burlington and Billingsley Engineering, LLC at 824 Hotel Taxiway.

This issue will move forward to the March 4, 2008 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 08-604 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a motion authorizing Mayor Lois to prepare a letter on behalf of the City of Burlington in support of Senate Bill 150, which will prohibit smoking in any public workplace, including restaurants and taverns in the State of Wisconsin.

Senate Bill 150 will prohibit smoking state-wide in any public workplace, including restaurants and taverns, regardless of seating capacity or the amount of liquor sales. Several Wisconsin cities have implemented smoking bans within their municipality along our neighboring states of Illinois and Minnesota that have passed state-wide smoking bans. Passing of this bill would make Wisconsin one of twenty-three other states that have gone "smoke free".

Besides the elimination of several health risks from secondhand smoke, this ban could potentially increase revenues for restaurants and taverns statewide. Studies have been done in states that have already set the ban in place, showing an average increase in restaurant revenues of five percent. Cities in Wisconsin that have gone smoke-free show an average increase of ten percent in liquor sales, where seventy-six percent of patrons are non-smokers.

Alderman Strong stated that this was a bill that he personally did not support.

This issue will move forward to the March 4, 2008 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 08-605 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a motion authorizing a request from Tom and Julie Aldrich to hold a block party on Amanda Street from Lewis to Briody from 6 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2008 until 9 a.m., Monday, May 26, 2008.

This issue will move forward to the March 18, 2008 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 08-606 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a motion approving a Certificate of Appropriateness Application for the Shy Violet at 129 E. Chestnut Street. This application is to allow for the following exterior work; removal of black paint; removal of wood boards covering the windows; replacement of windows and restoring deteriorated bulkheads.

This issue will move forward to the March 4, 2008 City Council meeting for consideration.

Other Matters – Alderman Vos commented on how bad the potholes have been in the City this year. He questioned how much it would cost to do an effective repair job on the potholes and when it could be done. Mr. Gobel agreed that the potholes throughout the City have been excessive this year. He stated that in the past when there are several potholes in one area or larger potholes, the Street Department has done area patches to cover rather than just patching one hole at a time. Mayor Lois asked that Mr. Gobel go out and assess the City streets and get information back to the Council on what could be done with the street repair now, and what would have to be budgeted for the future.

Alderman Thate asked that Mr. Gobel also look into the center section of the right lane on Bridge Street, right in front of the Boardwalk Apartments. He stated that it was broken and needed attention. Mr. Gobel stated that he would look into it.

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

Adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen