1.  CALL MEETING TO ORDER
 
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by President Mielke at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.

2.  ROLL CALL
 
On call of the roll, members present were:
LaVerne Behrens
John Mielke
Jim Simdon
Steve Tesmer
Mark Zastrow

Also present were the City Manager, Attorney, Clerk/Treasurer, Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Building Inspector, Public Works Superintendent and Parks & Recreation Director.

3.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 17, 2009 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

The minutes of the February 17, 2009 regular Council meeting were approved by unanimous consent.

4.  PUBLIC HEARINGS

    None.

5.  PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

    None.

6.  RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

    a.  RESOLUTION COMBINING WARDS FOR APRIL 7, 2009 SPRING ELECTION.

The following Resolution was displayed on the overhead projector at this time.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fort Atkinson pursuant to Section 5.15(6)(b), Wisconsin Statutes, that the wards in the City of Fort Atkinson shall be combined as follows for the April 7, 2009 Spring Election:

WARDS 1 - 3
WARDS 4 - 6
WARDS 7 - 9

TBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each group of combined wards shall use one ballot box and separate voter counts will not be maintained for the combined wards, however separate ballots shall be maintained as needed for each ward as required under State Statute Section 5.60 and 5.655.

The City Clerk/Treasurer informed the Council he is anticipating a good turnout for the Spring Election with local contests and an advisory referendum; however he still feels we can facilitate the Election with combining the nine wards into three reporting units, thereby saving costs.

Cm. Tesmer, seconded by Cm. Simdon, moved to adopt the Resolution combining Wards for the April 7, 2009 Spring Election. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

7.  REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Cwmn. Behrens, seconded by Cm. Zastrow, moved to accept and file the minutes of the Ordinance Committee meeting held February 12, 2009; the minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held February 16, 2009; the minutes of the Tourism Committee meeting held February 12, 2009; the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission meeting held February 3, 2009; and the minutes of the Historical Society Board meeting held January 15, 2009. The motion carried on a voice vote.

8.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS

    a.  RECOMMENDATION FROM ORDINANCE COMMITTEE TO ADOPT SMALL WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS ORDINANCE.

The Ordinance was displayed on the overhead projector at this time. A summary of the Ordinance is presented below.

The purpose of this ordinance is to oversee the permitting of small wind energy systems, and to preserve and protect public health and safety without significantly increasing the cost or decreasing the efficiency of a small wind energy system. This ordinance will require the submittal of information showing the proposed location and specifications of the proposed system necessary for the City to approve the Conditional Use, Site Plan and Building Permit for the system. The ordinance also addresses the maintenance and abandonment of the system.

A complete copy of this ordinance is available at the Municipal Building during normal business hours.

The City Manager said the Ordinance Committee did make 15 changes to the original draft prior to referring it to the Council for adoption, and those changes have been incorporated into the Ordinance. The Ordinance sets forth the standards for the small wind energy systems, the permit requirements, the conditional use and facilities permit procedures, site plan requirements, the penalties involved, and removal of facilities when not in use. There were good discussions with the audience at the Committee meeting, as well as suggestions received from M.A.T.C. and others. The City Manager said this is an Ordinance that is meant to be able to be sustainable for all kinds of individuals and businesses that want to put up small wind energy systems.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cm. Simdon, moved to suspend the rules and move the ordinance through its second and third readings. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cm. Simdon, moved to approve the recommendation from the Ordinance Committee to adopt the Small Wind Energy Systems Ordinance. The motion carried on a voice vote.

    b.  RECOMMENDATION FROM PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO APPROVE THREE-LANE DESIGNATION AND STRIPING ON MAIN STREET FROM MADISON AVENUE TO SOUTH THIRD STREET.

The City Manager indicated this was one of the recommendations by the Department of Transportation for the Highway 12 Bypass study. Two suggestions that were made were that Main Street, from South Third Street to North Third Street, be converted to three-lanes, and to improve the intersection at Whitewater Avenue and Rockwell Avenue. The Main Street recommendation is being considered at this time. It is being suggested that there be a center turn-lane and two outside through lanes, as well as a parking lane on both sides of the street. Staff felt that in order to accommodate this, left turn arrows would be needed at all signalized intersections and that is part of the recommendation as well.

The advantages that we are going to see are that the parking lanes, which are currently seven-feet wide, will be increased to nine-feet, and traffic lanes will go from nine to ten feet, to 12-feet. Currently there are 68 parking stalls, and with the proposed changes, that number will increase to 104. In addition, at the intersections where the turns are going to occur, the first 50-feet are going to be no parking to allow for room to make the turn as well as vision clearance for pedestrians. The City Manager said staff has discussed that in the future there possibly may be a need for pedestrian crossing lights similar to, but smaller than those installed near the bike trail. This may cost approximately $350.00 each, or $700.00 per intersection. Cwmn. Behrens asked if this would be done on Water Street and the City Manager said there is no plan for that intersection. She feels getting people across both the South Water Street and North Water Street intersections at Main Street is a problem. It was indicated that the portable "yield to pedestrians" signs will be going back out on Main Street.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cwmn. Behrens, moved to accept the recommendation from the Public Works Committee to approve the three-lane designation and striping on Main Street from Madison Avenue to South Third Street. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

    c.  RECOMMENDATION FROM PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO APPROVE 2009 STREET PROGRAM.

The City Engineer said included in the 2009 Street program is reconstruction of two streets, the first being in the area of the intersection of Halcyon and Talcott, where the water main replacement project is planned. The second is on North Main Street, from Madison Avenue to the north City limits, where we will be doing a 1-3/4 inch milling and asphalt relay. Other street work being proposed is on South Main Street, from Whitewater Avenue to Park Street, where we will be doing a 3-inch mill and resurface. On Highland Avenue from Janesville Avenue to a point 550-feet west, we will be pulverizing, regrading and paving a six-foot wide trail to the bike path.

For the chip seal program, we are looking at portions of Milo, Grove, Grant, South Fourth, South Fifth, South Sixth, Robert, Garfield, Taft and Hickory. There will be crack-sealing done on these streets prior to the chip seal.

The total cost of these projects with an 8% contingency is $469,296.07. There is $470,000.00 budgeted.

The City Manager wanted to inform the Council that the City has attempted to apply for stimulus funding for the North Main Street portion of the project, but have informed we will not be receiving funds for this because it is designated as a connecting highway.

Cm. Tesmer, seconded by Cm. Simdon, moved to accept the recommendation from the Public Works Committee and approve the 2009 Street Program. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

    d.  RECOMMENDATION FROM PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO APPROVE STRIPING ON ROBERT STREET, AND THE HIGHWAY STRIPING GRANT.

The City Engineer informed the Council that this project is similar to the project previously discussed for Main Street. The current 68 parking stalls will be striped as part of the Grant the City received.

The Grant from the State for high-intensity painting will be used on all the State Highways as well as on the Robert Street project. Cm. Mielke said he has a concern about having a passing lane at the intersection of Robert Street and Sherman Avenue. He feels there may be a vision problem for pedestrians. The City Engineer said that parking has been pulled back at the intersections to try to address that concern.

Cm. Simdon, seconded by Cm. Tesmer, moved to accept the recommendation from the Public Works Committee to approve the striping on Robert Street, and the Highway Striping Grant. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

    e.  RECOMMENDATION FROM PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO APPROVE TALCOTT/HALCYON WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AND THE PRESSURE ZONE WATER MAIN CONNECTION.

The City Engineer said this project is to replace the existing water mains in the area of the intersection of Talcott Avenue and Halcyon Place. There will be new water mains, laterals to curb stops, valve packages and fire hydrants at each corner.

The other project is for a pressure zone connection at either Highland Avenue (Option B) or Sunset/Maple (Option A). The cost of this project is estimated at $89,600.00 which would include street repairs and water main. The City Engineer said the City does need to get approval before going forward with this project from the Town of Koshkonong, because both locations are in their jurisdiction. It was mentioned that there are two lots on Maple Street which currently do not have sewer and water service. If Option A (Sunset/Maple) were chosen, we would probably be extending the sewer at the same time and a portion of those costs could then be assessed to the two lots. The cost for Option A is estimated at $82,350.00. The City Engineer said that either option would work to fulfill the need, but his preference for Option B is related to the physics and mechanics, as well as getting the road in this location widened out.

Cwmn. Behrens, seconded by Cm. Zastrow, moved to accept the recommendation from the Public Works Committee to approve the Talcott/Halcyon water main replacement, and the pressure zone water main connection. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

    f.  RECOMMENDATION FROM PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF THREE PIERS ON THE RIVER, CONTINGENT ON APPLYING FOR AND RECEIVING APPROVAL OF WATERWAYS GRANT.

The City Manager updated those in attendance on the funding for this project, as well as the next item on the agenda (Fourth phase of riverwalk) as there have been a lot of comments about the funding of these projects and he wanted to clean the air about it. He said the concern he has heard is "how can the City be spending money on this with the economy the way it is?" Both of these projects were included in the downtown T.I.F. District and money was borrowed for these projects back in 2000 and 2001 and it is segregated funding for parking lots, riverwalk or other amenities to the area. Therefore, these funds could not be spent on road repairs or other items as suggested; it is specifically for these particular types of things. If we choose not to do the projects, the money would just stay in the T.I.F.

At the Public Works Committee meeting, it was pretty much agreed that the pier near the rear of the Municipal Building (city parking lot), was in a good location and readily available and the one near the end of Purdy Street was a good location, however the one discussed at greater length was the one in front of the Legion Dugout. The piers on the south side of the river were measured out, and the one closest to the Main Street Bridge would be approximately 107-feet from the bridge with approximately 130-feet between the two piers. The recommendation is being changed a little since the meeting, and we are suggesting that the pier that was proposed to be in front of the Legion be moved closer to the Main Street Bridge. It will align up well with the public access area in the plaza. The total estimated cost for this project is $85,000.00 and would be contingent upon getting a 50% Grant from the DNR Waterways Commission.

Pres. Mielke said where we put the piers ought to be primarily driven by where it's best to mechanically fasten them to the riverwalk and where they line up with existing access points.

Cm. Simdon said he is glad we are doing this, but wants to make sure they are user friendly. He agrees with the changed location suggested at tonight's meeting.

A member of the audience said that he was told a few years ago that Doug Erdman was going to be putting in two piers, and if the City puts in two, making a total of four, he felt this would be a little "over kill." Cwmn. Behrens said she believes the only piers Mr. Erdman has permission from the DNR to put in are at the riverwalk condominium complex. The gentleman said he knows the piers will be used; people need a place to eat, drink and use a restroom.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cm. Simdon, moved to accept the recommendation from the Public Works Committee to approve the installation of three piers on the river using "Alternative 1", contingent on applying for and receiving approval of the Waterways Grant. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

    g.  RECOMMENDATION FROM PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO APPROVE FOURTH PHASE OF THE RIVERWALK, CONTINGENT ON ACQUIRING THE NECESSARY EASEMENTS.

The City Manager said this is the final phase in the downtown project plan which is from the Legion Dugout to the motel. The cost of this project is estimated at $60,000.00 including sidewalk and railing. These funds have also been earmarked through the T.I.F. District.

Cwmn. Behrens said she is concerned that we are putting in 3,800 square feet of sidewalk with no public access at one end. Cm. Simdon said that is true along the riverwalk in a number of places. The City Manager said the Public Works Committee talked about doing some type of turnaround at the east end of the riverwalk. Cm. Zastrow said it completes what the vision was when we started planning this project eight years ago.

Larry Ketterman addressed the Council at this time, speaking on behalf of the Legion. He said they have been approached by a couple of local Eagle Scouts who would like to do projects to beautify the area from the Legion Dugout to the east.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cm. Simdon, moved to accept the recommendation from the Public Works Committee to complete the fourth phase of the riverwalk, contingent on acquiring the necessary easements. On call of the roll, the motion carried on a 4-to-1 vote with Cwmn. Behrens voting against the motion.

    h.  RECOMMENDATION FROM PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO APPROVE FOUR STORM SEWER PROJECTS.

The four areas that need to be addressed which have storm sewer problems are as follows:

1. Alley south of Garfield Street and east of Monroe Street - there is a low spot in the alley that holds water. There will be a new catch basin installed and it will be piped west to Monroe Street. We will also be setting two new inlets to help Monroe Street, and run a new pipe south to the existing storm sewer system on Monroe Street.
2. Oak Street (in front of former Thomas Industries' building) - There is one catch basin there, and all the water that comes down, only a portion of it gets collected by the catch basin, so a new catch basin will be installed.
3. Janesville Avenue (800 block near the Nasco Art Store) - Part of the street drainage from Janesville Avenue is piped underneath their building to a ditch on the east side. They also tie their roof drains into that same storm sewer pipe and when there is a heavier rain, it surcharges the pipe going under the building and actually backs up into their building. We are proposing to cap off the main that goes under the building and redirect the stormwater to a manhole that is on the south side of Park Street.
4. Whitewater Avenue and Highland Avenue - We are proposing to relay a portion of the curb and gutter to get the flow off the pavement. A new catch basin will be placed in the curb and gutter area and piped farther south along Whitewater Avenue to an existing culvert.

We plan to use the funds ($50,000) that had been budgeted for doing work in the ditch along Blackhawk Drive. Since we have been designated as a Phase 2 permitted City, a grass ditch helped us achieve our sediment reduction and the work on Blackhawk Drive will not have to be done.

Cm. Simdon, seconded by Cm. Tesmer, moved to accept the recommendation from the Public Works Committee to approve the four storm sewer projects. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

    i.  RECOMMENDATION FROM PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO APPROVE CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE WEST BANK RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND TO SUBMIT GRANT.

The Parks & Recreation Director said that the reality of any type of park improvement project is going to involve a great deal of grant money and donations to make it happen. We would like to enhance the ability to fish in this area and provide access points. He said it has become difficult for people to get to this area since the parking was removed along Riverside Drive (300 block). The proposal includes a handicapped access point near the Robert Street Bridge as well as installing a ramping system down to the river in the area of Monroe Street. We also plan to improve the parking lot and access area west of Rankin Street.

Cm. Zastrow asked if there has been any contact with property owners along the river between the bike trail and Riverside Drive with the possibility of getting easements to put a trail in behind their properties. The Parks & Recreation Director said there are a couple of owners who have expressed interest in that, but he hasn't spoken with all of them.

Cm. Tesmer, seconded by Cm. Simdon, moved to accept the recommendation from the Public Works Committee to approve the concept plan for the west bank river development, and to authorize submittal of the Grant. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

    j.  RECOMMENDATION FROM LICENSE COMMITTEE TO SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR "CLASS B" COMBINATION LIQUOR AND FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR YUMMI THAI & CHINESE CUISINE, LLC, FOR USE AT 120 NORTH MAIN STREET

The City Clerk/Treasurer said the License Committee met and is recommending a public hearing be set for March 17, 2009 at the regular Council meeting to review the license application. The Council consented to the public hearing date.

9.  NEW BUSINESS

    a.  REQUEST BY BUILDING INSPECTOR TO ADOPT UPDATED BUILDING CODES BY ORDINANCE.

The City Council of the City of Fort Atkinson does hereby ordain as follows:

That Chapter 18, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE III, COMMERCIAL BUILDNG CODE, Sec. 18-117, Amendments, paragraph (1) be deleted and replaced with the following:

(1) Wis. Adm. Code Chapters Comm. 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78 and 79 are adopted by reference.

All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the date of its passage and publication.

The Building Inspector told the Council that the State of Wisconsin utilizes a set of building codes that they adopt, and all municipalities then adopt that Code for use for their inspection program. This update includes information in the new international building code (2006 version), and also the international commercial building code, international fuel gas code, international mechanical code, as well as the new Uniform Dwelling Code for one and two family units. The primary changes are typical updating of wind loading, snow loading and other technical aspects. The adoption of these Codes will keep us up to date with the State.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cm. Simdon, moved to suspend the rules and move the ordinance through its second and third readings. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cm. Simdon, moved to adopt the Ordinance updating the Building Codes. The motion carried on a voice vote.

    b.  REQUST BY BUILDING INSPECTOR TO AMEND PERMIT FEES, AND ORDINANCE.

The following Ordinance was displayed on the overhead projector at this time:

ORDINANCE NO. 671

The City Council of the City of Fort Atkinson does hereby ordain as follows:

That Chapter 110, FEE SCHEDULE, Sec. 110-5, Building fees, be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Sec. 110-5.   Building fees.

Building Permit Fees:

(a)	Minimum permit fee for all permits	$ 25.00
(b)	Residence, one- and two-family, and attached garages, per S.F.	$ 0.15
(c)	Residences and apartments, three-family and over, row housing, multiple-family dwellings, institutional, per square foot	$ 0.20
(d)	Residences, additions, per square foot or fraction thereof	$ 0.15
(e)	Local business, office buildings or additions thereto, per square foot or fraction thereof	$ 0.20
(f)	Manufacturing or industrial (office areas to be included under subsection (e)), per square foot or fraction thereof	$ 0.20
(g)	Permit to start construction of footing and foundation	$ 75.00
(h)	Agriculture buildings, garages and accessory buildings, per S.F.	$ 0.15
(i)	Heating, incinerator units and woodburning appliances (UL approved): (1) Per unit, up to and including 150,000.00 input BTU (New)                                                   (Replacement)	$ 60.00 $ 35.00
(j)	Commercial/industrial exhaust hoods and exhaust systems, per unit	$ 25.00
(k)	Heating and air conditioning distribution systems	$ 35.00
(l)	Air conditioning: (1) Per unit, up to three ton or 36,000 BTU (New)                                                   (Replacement)	$ 45.00 $ 35.00
(m)	Wrecking or razing (building inspector may waive fee if structure is condemned.)	$ 50.00
(n)	Moving buildings over public ways (2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. only)	$ 75.00
(o)	Reinspections, per inspection	$ 50.00
(p)	Plan examination: One- and two-family residence:           a.  Up to 2,000 square feet           b.  Over 2,000 square feet (per square foot over) Apartment, three-family residence, row housing, multiple-family building and commercial/industrial (when not state-approved) Commercial/industrial alterations and additions (when state-approved) Additions, alterations to one- and two-family dwelling	$ 75.00 $ 0.05 $250.00 $ 75.00 $ 50.00
(q)	Special inspections and reports	$ 50.00
(r)	State uniform building permit seal Permits may be obtained individually or on one form in the categories of construction, heating ventilation and air conditioning, electrical and plumbing. An additional fee for plan review may be assessed at the time of application for renewal of the permit.	$25 - cost + $5.00
(s)	Occupancy permit: Residential, unit addition, alteration, or accessory use Office, commercial and industrial Multi-family (units greater than three)	100.00 150.00 $40.00/unit
(t)	Pools, inground/aboveground/spas	$ 35.00
(u)	Decks (per square foot)	$ 0.15
(v)	Erosion control fees: One- and two-family lots, per lot Multifamily units, per building (plus 1,000 square feet of disturbed lot area) Commercial lots, per building (plus 1,000 square feet of disturbed lot area) Industrial lots, per building (plus 1,000 square feet of disturbed lot area) Institutional lots, per building (plus 1,000 square feet of disturbed lot area) Other, minimum	$ 50.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 $100.00 $ 75.00
(w)	Double fees. Upon failure to obtain a permit before work on a building has been started, except in emergency cases, the total fee shall be double the fees charged.

Plumbing permit fees:

(a)	Sewer and/or water laterals	$ 75.00
(b)	Fixtures (per unit)	$ 6.00

Electrical permit fees:

(a)	Houses and duplexes: Up to 1,000 square feet, per unit 1,001 to 2,000 square feet, per unit 2,001 to 3,000 square feet, per unit 3,001 and over square feet, per unit	$ 70.00 $ 90.00 100.00 110.00
(b)	Apartments (three units and more), per unit	$ 50.00
(c)	Services: 0--100 amperes 101--200 amperes 201--400 amperes 401--600 amperes Over 600 amperes Feeder or subfeeder changes, each	$ 20.00 $ 25.00 $ 30.00 $ 40.00 $ 50.00 $ 6.00
(d)	Remodeling and additions: Outlets and fixtures, lighting, each Direct wired appliances (dishwasher, disposal, fans, smoke detectors, door openers), each 220V outlets, each	$ 0.75 $ 5.00 $ 5.00
(e)	Pole or area lighting and signs, each	$ 10.00
(f)	Heating, ventilation and air conditioning: Electric heating devices, each Oil or gas heating units, each Exhaust fans, each Air conditioning, each	$ 5.00 $ 10.00 $ 5.00 $ 10.00
(g)	Motors and controllers, each	$ 10.00
(h)	Miscellaneous: Generators, transformers, reactors, rectifiers, capacitors, heaters, converters, and similar devices, each Moving picture, X-ray machines, therapeutic equipment, and similar equipment, each Communications circuits, each	$ 10.00 $ 10.00   $ 5.00
(i)	Minimum fee	$ 25.00

All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the date of its passage and publication.

The Building Inspector did a fee comparison with six area communities and presented that to the Council. He is attempting to get the City to a mid-point of the fees. He said he does not want to discourage any type of development by this increase, but is trying to cover the costs the City incurs in providing the inspection program services.

The City Manager said the 2009 budget was set based on the anticipated fee increase. He said he would estimate that approximately 77% of the costs should be covered by the permit fees. The City Manager also informed the Council that we are one of the few communities that does not charge extra fees for making second, third, fourth, etc. trips for inspections.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cwmn. Behrens, moved to suspend the rules and move the ordinance through its second and third readings. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cwmn. Behrens, moved to adopt the Ordinance amending permit fees. The motion carried on a voice vote.

10.  MISCELLANEOUS

    a.  REQUEST TO CHANGE APRIL 7, 2009 COUNCIL MEETING TO THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2009.

The City Clerk/Treasurer informed the Council that he is requesting this change in meeting dates so that he can attend both the election and Council meeting.

Cm. Simdon, seconded by Cm. Tesmer, moved to change the April 7, 2009 Council meeting to Thursday, April 9, 2009 due to the Spring Election. The motion carried on a voice vote.

    b.  REQUEST TO SET FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING DATE.

The City Manager said the City received a request from the Town of Koshkonong to set a meeting to discuss some issues they have with the Rural Fire Contracts. He is suggesting the date of Monday, March 16, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. The members of the Finance Committee concurred this date will work with their schedules.

    c.  GRANTING OPERATOR LICENSES.

Cm. Tesmer, seconded by Cm. Zastrow, moved to approve the following list of applicants for operator licenses for the 2008-2010 license period:

Provisional:

Ronald E. Korte          bp - Fort

Regular:

The motion carried on a voice vote.

11.  CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS

Cwmn. Behrens, seconded by Cm. Simdon, moved the bills in the amounts of $4,048,633.14 for the City (Fund 1); $35,090.82 for the Sewer Utility (Fund 2); $28,539.77 for the Water Utility (Fund 3); $200.00 for Stormwater Management (Fund 10); $110.00 for Downtown Redevelopment (Fund 13); and $134,257.42 for Payrolls 4 and 3A as per Schedule N-89 on file in the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer and as audited and approved by the Finance Committee be allowed and orders be authorized drawn on the proper funds for their payment. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

12.  ADJOURNMENT
 
Cm. Tesmer, seconded by Cm. Simdon, moved to adjourn the March 3, 2009 regular City of Fort Atkinson Council meeting at 8:15 p.m. The motion carried on a voice vote.

/s/Matt Trebatoski
City Clerk/Treasurer