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, City Engineer, City Attorney, City Clerk/Treasurer and City Public Works Superintendent.

3.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 1, 2008 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
 
Cwmn. Behrens, seconded by Cm. Simdon, moved to approve the minutes of the April 1, 2008 regular Council meeting. The motion carried on a voice vote.

4.  PUBLIC HEARINGS

    None.

5.  PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
 
    a.  REQUEST BY MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE TO HOLD ANNUAL PARADE ON MONDAY, MAY 26, 2008 FROM LEGION DUGOUT TO EVERGREEN CEMETERY.

The City Manager stated the Memorial Day Committee is working with the Police Department for a temporary patrol and that all Council members are invited to participate in the parade.

Cm. Tesmer, seconded by Cm. Zastrow, moved to approve the request by the Memorial Day Committee to hold the annual parade on Monday, May 26, 2008 from Legion Dugout to Evergreen Cemetery. The motion carried on a voice vote.

6.  RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
 
    None.

7.  REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
 
Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cwmn. Behrens, moved to accept and file the minutes of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee meeting held March 31, 2008; the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held April 8, 2008; and the Electrical, Building and Plumbing Permit reports for March, 2008. The motion carried on a voice vote.

8.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 
    a.  RECOMMENDATION FROM HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO NOMINATE 215 SOUTH HIGH STREET, 419 SOUTH MAIN STREET AND WATER WORKS BUILDING ON SOUTH SIXTH STREET FOR PLACEMENT ON THE LOCAL HISTORIC PROPERTIES REGISTER.

Lou Ehinger, Chairperson of the Historical Preservation Commission stated the Commission was established 11 year ago by State mandate and according to City Code this five member Commission has the power to designate historical structures, sites and districts within the City with City Council approval. Ms. Ehinger then briefly went over the history and descriptions of each of the properties being recommended for placement of the register.

The City Attorney confirmed with Ms. Ehinger that a public hearing was conducted and that the owners of the properties were notified. Additionally, if approved, the City will record the designations with the Register of Deeds.

Cm. Tesmer, seconded by Cm. Simdon, moved to nominate 215 South High Street, 419 South Main Street and the Water Works building on South Sixth Street for placement on the local Historic Properties Register. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

    b.  RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP CREATING TWO LOTS ON BANKER ROAD (EXTRA-TERRITORIAL).

Cm. Simdon, seconded by Cm. Zastrow, moved to approve the Preliminary Certified Survey Map creating two lots on Banker Road (extra-territorial). The motion carried on a voice vote.

11.   CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
 
    a.  VERIFIED CLAIMS.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cm. Simdon, moved the bills in the amounts of $455,895.35 for the City (Fund 1); $45,002.97 for the Sewer Utility (Fund 2); $22,232.47 for the Water Utility (Fund 3); and $124,392.88 for Payroll #7 as per Schedule N-68 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.

MOTION TO ADJOURN SINE DIE

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cwmn. Behrens, moved to adjourn Sine Die, the April 15, 2008 meeting, the final regular 2007-2008 City of Fort Atkinson Council meeting, at 7:15 p.m. The motion carried on a voice vote.

OATHS OF OFFICE

The City Clerk/Treasurer administered the oath of office to the two newly elected Council members - Mark Zastrow and John Mielke.

Council members in attendance for the first meeting of the 2008-2009 City of Fort Atkinson Common Council:

LaVerne Behrens
John Mielke
James Simdon
Steve Tesmer
Mark Zastrow

The City Clerk/Treasurer distributed ballots to the Council members to vote for President of the City Council and after counting the votes, John Mielke was elected President.

At this time Cm. Tesmer, on behalf of the Council, thanked President Mielke for his service as President over the past year and presented him with a plaque.

President Mielke stated the next order of business is the ballot for President Pro-Tem. Upon counting the votes, Steve Tesmer was elected President Pro-Tem.

SELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER ON PLANNING COMMISSION.

President Mielke stated he would recommend Cwmn. Behrens continue to serve on the Planning Commission.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cm. Simdon, moved to reappoint Cwmn. Behrens as the Council representative on the Planning Commission. The motion carried on a voice vote.

DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cwmn. Behrens, moved to designate the Daily Jefferson County Union as the Official City Newspaper. The motion carried on a voice vote.

9.  NEW BUSINESS
 
    a.  REVIEW AND APPROVE BID FOR 14-YARD DUMP TRUCK WITH PLOW AND SANDER FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AS BUDGETED.

The City Manager stated $115,000 was budgeted for this item and the City received a low bid of $109,139 from Lakeside International of Janesville. Also, a 3-year extended warranty for $900 and additional equipment for $2,268 is recommended.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cwmn. Behrens, moved to approve the bid for a 14-yard dump truck with plow and sander for the Department of Public Works from Lakeside International of Janesville and to also authorize the purchase of options, extended warranty, strobe light, radio and decals in an amount not to exceed $112,307. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

10.  MISCELLANEOUS
    a.  GRANTING OPERATOR LICENSES.

The motion carried on a voice vote.

11.  ADJOURNMENT
 
Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cm. Simdon, moved to adjourn the April 15, 2008 regular City of Fort Atkinson Council meeting at 7:25 p.m. The motion carried on a voice vote.

/s/Matt Trebatoski
City Clerk/Treasurer