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
Meeting No. 9
May 4, 1998
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council
Members Edwards, Henry, Thomas and Wright, present. Mayor Scott stated that he supported
the activities of the Stepperettes and Traveleers. He urged citizens to give donations to the
organization when they knock on their door for funds. He also stated that citizens could send
monies to the Burlington Bank and Trust and the monies would be deposited into the account of
the Stepperettes and Traveleers. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was
filed in the office of the City Clerk.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAMATIONS: -School Board Member Recognition Week - Tom Courtney
-National Association of Letter Carriers and Local #222 Day - Max Lawson and Ray Harris
-Support of the Stepperettes and Traveleers Day - Sean Bryson
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 not 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: None.
(VOTE: 5 "AYES") CARRIED
HEARINGS:
1. Statement: Consideration of $2,000,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds
COMMENTS: The Finance Director reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the $2,000,000.00 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds. He stated that the bonds would be used as follows: Mason Road $1,200,000.00; Main Street $106,000.00; Ambulance $84,000.00; Haz Mat Vehicle $180,000.00; Traffic Signals $150,000.00; Refuse Collection Vehicle $100,000.00; Fees, Contingency, etc. $180,000.00. He stated that the City plans to make interest only payments until fiscal year 2000-2001, reducing the increase to 17 cents. He stated that payment on the principal will begin in the fiscal year when the City will be retiring a debt in the amount of about $.44 on the property tax bills, thus swapping one debt for another. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
2. Statement: Consideration of $360,000 General Obligation Police Station Improvement
Bonds
COMMENTS: The Finance Director reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the
$360,000.00 General Obligation Police Station Improvement Bonds. He stated that the
following costs have been incurred on the renovated police station: original renovation
$559,043.00; ceiling, sprinkler system $32,897.00; tuck pointing $8,850.00; air conditioning -
phase I $96,883.00; air conditioning - phase II $361,700.00; and roof $31,000.00 (next year's
budget). He stated that included in the $559,043.00 original renovation cost was $36,000.00 for
City labor. Mayor Scott estimated that the renovation cost to be approximately $35.00 a square
foot. The Finance Director stated that construction cost for a new building of the same size
would be approximately $75.00 a square foot. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing
additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution To Proceed with the Issuance of $2,000,000 General Obligation Corporate
Purpose Bonds and the Issuance of $360,000 General Obligation Police Station
Improvement Bonds
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
3. Statement: Consideration of $1,800,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds
COMMENTS: The Finance Director reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the
$1,800,000.00 Sewer Revenue Bonds. He stated that the $1,800,000.00 in sewer revenue bonds
was to fund the local match for the CDBG sewer work. Mayor Scott stated that past surveys by
citizens have ranked sewers and streets as top priorities. He further congratulated the Finance
Director for his efforts in keeping the tax rate low for property owners. Council Member
Thomas and Council Member Henry also congratulated the Finance Director and City staff for
being shrewd with the City's monies while interest rates were low. All present had opportunity
to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Taking Additional Action to Issue $1,800,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds and
Fixing a Date of Meeting at Which it is Proposed to Take Action for the Issuance of an
Additional $1,250,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution to Establish Fire Inspection Permit Fees
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that the Fire Department incurs a significant amount of staff time performing fire inspections and certain inspections which are required for licensing purposes of some commercial establishments. He stated that the fire inspection permit fees would take effect July 1, 1998. The Finance Director stated that the fees would provide for approximately $3,750.00 in additional revenue for the City. Council Member Henry stated that he was glad that the City was implementing the fire inspection permit fees instead of passing that cost onto the taxpayer. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
Adjournment: 7:35 p.m. Approved: May 18, 1998
Kathleen P. Salisbury Timothy E. Scott
City Clerk, CMC Mayor
(See tapes on file in the office of the City Clerk for complete discussion and documentation.)
ITEM I.
Consent Agenda
FINANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS
Minutes of Previous Meetings
Payroll and City Claims
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
NUISANCE ABATEMENTS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Outdoor Service Area for Amera-Team Investments dba/ Jefferson
Street Cafe for Cruise Night on May 9, 1998 and the Bike Criterium on May 23, 1998
2. Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Lot 6, Block 914, Original City of Burlington,
Locally Known as 606 South 8th Street
PETITION:
1. Motion to Receive and File Petition from Property Owners of Dehn Street and Immediate
Area Opposed to the Proposal of a Bike and Skating Area North of the YMCA/YWCA
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration of Amendment to the 1997-98 Fiscal Year Budget (May 18, 1998)
2. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 1998 Broadway Street Extension and
Sanitary Sewer (May 18, 1998)
3. Consideration of an Encroachment Agreement for Salvador's Restaurant to Place 3
Tables on a Public Sidewalk for Outside Dining (May 18, 1998)
4. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17.16 of the Burlington Municipal
Zoning Code to Rezone 13.18 Acres, Located Directly East of the Hy-Vee Food Store #2,
3150 Agency Street, from R-1B (One-Family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial)
(June 1, 1998)
APPOINTMENTS:
Cable Television Commission: Gale Lawley and Ruth Ann Sandrock
Animal Control Center Advisory Board: Wendall Linder