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THESE ARE THE MINUTES OF A COMMON COUNCIL MEETING OF THE 26^TH COMMON COUNCIL, HELD AT 7:45 P.M., TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL, 2000 N. CALHOUN ROAD, BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN

MAYOR JEFF SPEAKER PRESIDING

ALDERMEN PRESENT:  Scott Berg, Thomas Schellinger, Gary Mahkorn, Steve Ponto, Dan Sutton, Rick Owen, Christopher Blackburn, Mark Nelson (teleconference call), James Garvens, Ron Balzer, Jim Heinrich, Mike Franz, Richard Brunner

ALDERMEN ABSENT & EXCUSED:  Cindy Kilkenny

ALSO PRESENT:  City Attorney Vince Moschella, Director of Administration Dean Marquardt, City Clerk Kristine Schmidt, Director of Public Works Tom Grisa, Director of Finance Robert Scott, Director of Human Resources Jim Zwerlein, Director of Parks Recreation and Forestry Bill Kolstad, Police Chief Dan Tushaus

Mayor Jeff Speaker called the Common Council to order at approximately 7:45 p.m.

The next Common Council meeting will be March 21, 2006.

Two people spoke from the audience during the 15 minute segment set aside for citizens to address the Council regarding the proposal from McDonalds, 300 N. Moorland Road.  Resident and non-resident names and addresses were received in support of the proposal by McDonalds.  (These names can be viewed in the City Clerk's Office.)

Alderman Jim Heinrich led the Common Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. 

ACTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

CONSENT AGENDA

Aldermen Heinrich moved approval of the items on the Consent Agenda.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Ponto and carried unanimously.  Recorded as a roll call. 

1)         Minutes from the Regular Common Council meeting of February 21, 2006.

As recommended by the Finance Committee

2)         Vouchers exceeding $50,000 requiring immediate action.

3)         Request of the Fleet Division to purchase replacement patrol truck cab and chassis from Lakeside International for $57,338.

4)         Request of the Police Department to purchase five (5) replacement squad cars from Ewald Automotive Group for $112,300.

As recommended by the Legislative & Licensing Committee

5)         Five Original Bartender Licenses (see Legislative & Licensing agenda for names).

As recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission

6)         Resolution awarding the bid for Greenway Trail Construction Phase III Project (PR-01-06) to Craft Masonry, Inc. for $136,763.30.  Resolution No. 7533-06*

7)         Resolution approving the 2006-2007 Agreement between the City of Brookfield and Carl's Popcorn to provide concessionaire services at the Wirth Aquatic Center.  Resolution No. 7534-06*

As recommended by the Plan Commission

8)         Ordinance amending Section 12.04 of the Municipal Code eliminating a portion of Brookfield Road north of Greenfield Avenue.   Ordinance No. 2049-06*

9)         No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.

10)       Legislative Referrals:  Alderman Berg referred a request to the Finance and Legislative Committees to study the implications of imposing a dollar limit for projects and borrowing above which a referendum for approval would be required.

11)       Alderman Ponto moved to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was seconded by Alderman Brunner and carried unanimously.  8:00 p.m.

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                                                                        Kristine A. Schmidt, City Clerk

* May be viewed in the City Clerk’s Office.