Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's
Office, (319)753-8124.
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF
THE BURLINGTON, IOWA, CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting No. 35
August 25, 1997
The Burlington City Council met in special session August 25, 1997 at 4:15 p.m. with Mayor
Sandell, Council Members Heland, Henry, Scott and Thomas, present.
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE ACKNOWLEDGED
CONSENT AGENDA: To the Public:
All matters listed under Item I., Consent Agenda, having been discussed were considered to be
routine by the City Council and were enacted by one motion. There was no separate discussion of
these items. If discussion was desired, that item was removed from the Consent Agenda and was
considered separately.
MOTION: To approve all listed under Item I., Consent Agenda.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Scott stated that he would abstain from voting on the consent agenda due to a conflict of interest. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES" THOMAS, HELAND, HENRY, SANDELL
1 - "ABSTAINED" SCOTT) CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution of Necessity Providing for the Special Assessment of the 1997 Residential Street
Improvements, Acres Street, 6th to 7th, Division I
DISCUSSION: Council Member Thomas introduced a Resolution Tabling Action on the Resolution
of Necessity for the Special Assessment of the 1997 Residential Street Improvements, Acres Street,
6th to 7th, Division I. Council Member Heland seconded the motion. After roll call vote the
Resolution was adopted. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the
office of the City Clerk.
2. Resolution Tabling Action on the Resolution of Necessity for the Special Assessment of the
1997 Residential Street Improvements, Acres Street, 6th to 7th, Division I
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
3. Resolution of Necessity Providing for the Special Assessment of the 1997 Residential Street
Improvements, 15th Street, Dunham to Hedge, Division II
DISCUSSION: Council Member Thomas introduced a Resolution Tabling Action on the
Resolution of Necessity for the Special Assessment of the 1997 Residential Street Improvements,
15th Street, Dunham to Hedge, Division II. Council Member Heland seconded the motion. Council
Member Scott stated that he would abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. After roll call
vote the Resolution was adopted. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was
filed in the office of the City Clerk.
4. Resolution Tabling Action on the Resolution of Necessity for the Special Assessment of the
1997 Residential Street Improvements, 15th Street, Dunham to Hedge, Division II
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES" THOMAS, HELAND, HENRY, SANDELL
1 - "ABSTAINED" SCOTT) ADOPTED
5. Resolution of Necessity Providing for the Special Assessment of the 1997 Residential Street
Improvements, Alley, Valley to Market Between Leebrick and Garfield, Division III
DISCUSSION: Council Member Heland introduced a Resolution Tabling Action on the Resolution
of Necessity for the Special Assessment of the 1997 Residential Street Improvements, Alley, Valley
to Market Between Leebrick and Garfield, Division III. Council Member Scott seconded the
motion. After roll call vote the Resolution was adopted. All present had opportunity to speak and
nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
6. Resolution Tabling Action on the Resolution of Necessity for the Special Assessment of the
1997 Residential Street Improvements, Alley, Valley to Market Between Leebrick and Garfield,
Division III
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
7. Resolution of Necessity Providing for the Special Assessment of the 1997 Residential Street
Improvements, Denmark Street, Madison to 8th, Division IV
DISCUSSION: Council Member Heland introduced a Resolution Tabling Action on the Resolution
of Necessity for the Special Assessment of the 1997 Residential Street Improvements, Denmark
Street, Madison to 8th, Division IV. Council Member Scott seconded the motion. After roll call vote
the Resolution was adopted. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in
the office of the City Clerk.
8. Resolution Tabling Action on the Resolution of Necessity for the Special Assessment of the
1997 Residential Street Improvements, Denmark Street, Madison to 8th, Division IV
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
9. Resolution of Necessity Providing for the Special Assessment of the 1997 Residential Street
Improvements, Hedge Street, 15th to 16th, Division V
DISCUSSION: Council Member Henry introduced a Resolution Tabling Action on the Resolution
of Necessity for the Special Assessment of the 1997 Residential Street Improvements, Hedge Street,
15th to 16th, Division V. Council Member Heland seconded the motion. Council Member Scott
stated that he would abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. After roll call vote the
Resolution was adopted. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the
office of the City Clerk.
10. Resolution Tabling Action on the Resolution of Necessity for the Special Assessment of the
1997 Residential Street Improvements, Hedge Street, 15th to 16th, Division V
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES" THOMAS, HELAND, HENRY, SANDELL
1 - "ABSTAINED" SCOTT) ADOPTED
11. Resolution of Necessity Providing for the Special Assessment of the 1997 Residential Street
Improvements, Acres Street, 7th to 8th, Division VI
DISCUSSION: Council Member Henry introduced a Resolution Tabling Action on the Resolution
of Necessity for the Special Assessment of the 1997 Residential Street Improvements, Acres Street,
7th to 8th, Division VI. Council Member Scott seconded the motion. After roll call vote the
Resolution was adopted. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the
office of the City Clerk.
12. Resolution Tabling Action on the Resolution of Necessity for the Special Assessment of the
1997 Residential Street Improvements, Acres Street, 7th to 8th, Division VI
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
13. Resolution of Necessity Providing for the Special Assessment of the 1997 Residential Street
Improvements, Williams Street, Ironwood to Hagemann, Division VII
DISCUSSION: Council Member Heland questioned if the drainage problems have been solved in
regard to the project. The Public Works Director stated that he did not have a report available to
Council at this time, but would have a report available at the hearing on the plans and specifications.
Council Member Scott introduced a Resolution Tabling Action on the Resolution of Necessity for
the Special Assessment of the 1997 Residential Street Improvements, Williams Street, Ironwood to
Hagemann, Division VII. Council Member Heland seconded the motion. After roll call vote the
Resolution was adopted. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the
office of the City Clerk.
14. Resolution Tabling Action on the Resolution of Necessity for the Special Assessment of the
1997 Residential Street Improvements, Williams Street, Ironwood to Hagemann, Division VII
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
ADJOURNMENT 4:28 p.m. APPROVED: September 15, 1997
Kathleen P. Salisbury John K. Sandell
City Clerk CMC Mayor
(See tape on file in the office of the City Clerk for complete discussion and documentation.)