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; Department of Public Works Utilities Supervisor Dick Pieters; 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 – None.

Approval of Minutes – Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Vos seconded to approve the minutes of March 4, 2008. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Update on Schaefer Subdivision status – Mr. Ray Leffler, developer of the Schaefer Subdivision, updated the Council on the status of the wetland area that was going to go into the P-1, Park District area. He explained that the DNR has ruled that area wetland which now requires a different approach to be taken for the use. He also noted that they recently received the traffic impact analysis for STH 83 interchange, which would be forwarded to the City Engineer for review.

Ms. Alice Thompson, Thompson & Associates Wetland Services, explained to the Council what their company offers, including wetland work and wetland restoration. She reiterated to the Council that the area that was originally to be park land in the subdivision has recently been designated as wetland. She stated that both the developers and the Burlington High School administration have had discussions regarding hands-on class services that this land could bring for the school.

Mayor Lois clarified that even though the developers could not implement the park as originally planned, he felt that this area of wetland could now be a great way to give the community and the local high school students a unique hand in the development process.

Alderman Vos stated that this was a phenomenal idea from the developer and would be a great asset for the community and the local students.

Alderman Rauch questioned if there would still be adequate space left on the property for park land. Mayor Lois stated that was a concern that was being looked at carefully.

Mr. Eric Burling, Assistant Principal at Burlington High School, commented on how functional this land would be for field experience for the construction classes, science department, botany and forestry classes. He also noted that this area was closer to the school, which could allow for the enhancement of two or more new classes to the curriculum.

Resolution 4215(110) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution certifying the updated Official Map as provided in the Municipal Code Section 60-8.

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

Resolution 4222(117) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution designating public depositories for the City of Burlington municipal funds.

This issue will move forward to the April 2, 2008 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4223(118) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution approving an Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for Alan and Jeanne Meyer for property located at 2520 Cedar Drive in the Town of Burlington, within the City’s Extraterritorial Plat Jurisdiction.

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

Resolution 4224(119) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution approving Detailed Site Plans for the Meadows at Pine Brook Condominiums pursuant to the City of Burlington’s Planned Unit Development Overlay Zoning.

Mayor Lois excused himself from this issue.

Alderman Rauch questioned if there was going to be sidewalk installed along STH 83. Attorney Kircher stated that there is no frontage on STH 83.

This issue will move forward to the April 2, 2008 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4225(120) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution approving the award of the 2008 Street and Sidewalk Improvement Program to Reesman’s Excavating and Grading, Inc. for the not-to-exceed amount of $800,713.50 for the Base Bid and $30,696.00 for the Alternate Bid.

Mayor Lois stated that this project total came in under budget.

Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel, explained that the reason for the delay in this item being approved is due to the fact that the City applied for LRIP funds for a portion of the permit fee ($14,500) from the state and have not heard back yet.

This issue will move forward to the April 2, 2008 City Council meeting for consideration.

Resolution 4226(121) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a resolution approving the award for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, Phase One to C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. for the not-to-exceed amount of $3,190,000.00.

Mr. Frank Teifert, Applied Technologies, explained that this bid included the reduction in the amount of painting, and the elimination of a septage receiving tank.

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

Ordinance 1855(27) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to an ordinance amending Sections 315-64, 315-65, 315-70, 315-71 and Table 13 of the Municipal Code of the City of Burlington to allow advertising signs in parks under certain conditions, to enact regulations for electronic signs and to amend sign limitations in nonresidential PUD Overlay Zoning Districts.

This issue will move forward to the April 2, 2008 City Council meeting for consideration.

Ordinance 1857(29) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to an ordinance amending Table 2, titled "Permitted and Conditional Uses in the M-3 District" of Section 315-32B and Table 3, titled "Development Standards" of Section 315-32E of the M-3, Manufacturing and Office Park District of the Municipal Code of the City of Burlington.

Mayor Lois explained that at the Plan Commission meeting it was determined that it was necessary to look into the whole M-3 code to avoid this from happening again.

This issue will move forward to the April 2, 2008 City Council meeting for consideration.

Ordinance 1858(30) – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to an ordinance creating Chapter 196, "Licenses and Permits" of the Municipal Code of the City of Burlington to require that all delinquent taxes, assessments, forfeitures or other claims be paid to the City prior to the issuance of a required license or permit, excepting only dog/cat licenses.

This issue will move forward to the April 2, 2008 City Council meeting for consideration.

Motion 08-607 – Mayor Lois and the City Council gave consideration to a motion approving a Sidewalk Art Fair in the downtown historic district Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Alderman Girolamo mentioned that they would be using Wehmhoff Park by the Library for the overflow for this event.

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

Other Matters – Alderman Vos questioned if the new land that was recently purchased by the City (Boilini) to extend the Burlington Manufacturing and Office Park (BMOP) could have some kind of provision for the smaller businesses. Mayor Lois explained that currently lots in the BMOP are sold in three acres sections. He agreed that there should be smaller lots available in this expansion. He noted that this issue would continue to be researched so that the future expansion of the BMOP could accommodate both larger established businesses, as well as those that are smaller and possibly just starting out.

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

Adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen