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. 12
June 15, 1998
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council
Members Henry, Thomas and Wright, present. Council Member Edwards was absent. Mayor
Scott announced that Council Member Edward's wife had a serious heart attack last week and
was in intensive care unit and was unable to be at the council meeting. He stated that thoughts
and prayers go out to the Edward's family. He urged citizens to send get well cards to Mrs.
Edwards. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of
the City Clerk.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
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: Council Member Henry stated that there were several resolutions on the consent agenda that deal with street assessments, which would be explained by the Public Works Director during the introduction of the Resolution of Necessity for Division I through IV. Mayor Scott stated that on the Consent Agenda Council was approving the following award of contracts: 1998 Broadway Street Extension and Sanitary Sewer which came in approximately $70,000.00 under the engineer's estimate; and the 1998 East/West Arterial, Phase II, Division I which came in approximately $200,000.00 under the engineer's estimate. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Sale of City Owned Property at 802 Summer Street (Summer
Street Fire Station)
DISCUSSION: The Development Director stated that the proposed Resolution provides for the sale of the Summer Street Fire Station located at 802 Summer Street. He stated that the property has been listed for the past eight months. He stated that the City received an offer from John and Janelle Roth in the amount of $26,000.00. He stated that the Roth's would like to close on the property on June 18, 1998. Mayor Scott stated that the estimated value of the property was between $25,000.00 and $30,000.00. Council Member Henry stated that he was glad to see the property back on the tax rolls of the City. Council Member Thomas echoed Council Member Henry's comment. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Introduce Resolution of Necessity for the 1998 Residential Street Project, Williams,
Hagemann to Plane, Division I
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that the Resolutions of Necessities for Division I
through IV needed to be introduced and tabled by Council to the July 6, 1998 City Council per
State Code. He stated that the projects were not 100% voluntary by the property owners. The
Public Works Director stated that the projects were part of the second year of the Residential
Street Program. He further reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the locations of the
projects. He stated that division V, which was part of the Targeted Neighborhood, was not
included in the assessment project, but was made part of the project so that the City could receive
a better bid price. He further reviewed with Council and the viewing audience each assessment
resolution on the consent agenda. He stated that in regard to the preliminary assessment
schedule, the City would not be able to assess any amount over the preliminary assessment
schedule. He stated that the City would be paying approximately $237,000 (79%) of the
projects with the property owners paying approximately $63,000.00 (21%) of the project cost.
He stated that by tabling the Resolution of Necessity to the July 6, 1998 City Council meeting it
allows the City Clerk time to send notice to the property owners and publish the notice according
to State Code. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office
of the City Clerk.
3. Resolution Tabling Resolution of Necessity for the 1998 Residential Street Project,
Williams, Hagemann to Plane, Division I
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
4. Introduce Resolution of Necessity for the 1998 Residential Street Project, Orchard Place,
Division II
DISCUSSION: None.
5. Resolution Tabling Resolution of Necessity for the 1998 Residential Street Project,
Orchard Place, Division II
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
6. Introduce Resolution of Necessity for the 1998 Residential Street Project, Burlington
Avenue, Conrad to Pierson Court, Division III
DISCUSSION: None.
7. Resolution Tabling Resolution of Necessity for the 1998 Residential Street Project,
Burlington Avenue, Conrad to Pierson Court, Division III
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
8. Introduce Resolution of Necessity for the 1998 Residential Street Project, Alley Between
Hagemann, Plane and Aetna to Amelia, Division IV
DISCUSSION: None.
9. Resolution Tabling Resolution of Necessity for the 1998 Residential Street Project, Alley
Between Hagemann, Plane and Aetna to Amelia, Division IV
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
10. Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat of Ruan Subdivision Tabled from the June 1,
1998 City Council Meeting (Tabled)
DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott announced that the petitioner of Ruan Subdivision has requested
that the Council table the Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat of Ruan Subdivision as the
petitioner was not ready. Council Member Henry made a motion that the Resolution Approving
Preliminary Plat of Ruan Subdivision, be Tabled. Council Member Wright seconded the motion.
After roll call vote the motion was approved by all of the council members in attendance. All
present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
11. Motion that the Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat of Ruan Subdivision, be Tabled
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
Adjournment: 7:25 p.m. Approved: July 6, 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
- Resolution Approving Final Acceptance, Final Payment and Immediate Release of Retention Monies for the 1997 Garden, Willow and Lawn Paving Improvements
- Resolution Approving Final Acceptance, Final Payment and Release of Retention Monies for the 1998 Angular/Main Intersection Improvements
- Resolution Approving Final Acceptance, and Final Payment for the Painting of the Dryvit
Coated Buildings at the Wastewater Treatment Facility
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
NUISANCE ABATEMENTS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Preliminary Resolution for the 1998 Residential Street Project, Williams, Hagemann to
Plane, Division I
2. Resolution Ordering Notice to Waterworks Board of Trustees, Utility Companies and
Property Owners to Make, Repair, or Relocate Any Water or Other Utility Connections for
the 1998 Residential Street Project, Williams, Hagemann to Plane, Division I
3. Resolution Determining the Valuation of Each Lot for the Special Assessment of the 1998
Residential Street Project, Williams, Hagemann to Plane, Division I
4. Resolution Adopting the Schedule and Estimated Cost for the Special Assessment of the
1998 Residential Street Project, Williams, Hagemann to Plane, Division I
5. Preliminary Resolution for the 1998 Residential Street Project, Orchard Place, Division II
6. Resolution Ordering Notice to Waterworks Board of Trustees, Utility Companies and
Property Owners to Make, Repair, or Relocate Any Water or Other Utility Connections for
the 1998 Residential Street Project, Orchard Place, Division II
7. Resolution Determining the Valuation of Each Lot for the Special Assessment of the 1998
Residential Street Project, Orchard Place, Division II
8. Resolution Adopting the Schedule and Estimated Cost for the Special Assessment of the
1998 Residential Street Project, Orchard Place, Division II
9. Preliminary Resolution for the 1998 Residential Street Project, Burlington Avenue, Conrad
to Pierson Court, Division III
10. Resolution Ordering Notice to Waterworks Board of Trustees, Utility Companies and
Property Owners to Make, Repair, or Relocate Any Water or Other Utility Connections for
the 1998 Residential Street Project, Burlington Avenue, Conrad to Pierson Court, Division
III
11. Resolution Determining the Valuation of Each Lot for the Special Assessment of the 1998
Residential Street Project, Burlington Avenue, Conrad to Pierson Court, Division III
12. Resolution Adopting the Schedule and Estimated Cost for the Special Assessment of the
1998 Residential Street Project, Burlington Avenue, Conrad to Pierson Court, Division III
13. Preliminary Resolution for the 1998 Residential Street Project, Alley Between Hagemann,
Plane and Aetna to Amelia, Division IV
14. Resolution Ordering Notice to Waterworks Board of Trustees, Utility Companies and
Property Owners to Make, Repair, or Relocate Any Water or Other Utility Connections for
the 1998 Residential Street Project, Alley Between Hagemann, Plane and Aetna to Amelia,
Division IV
15. Resolution Determining the Valuation of Each Lot for the Special Assessment of the 1998
Residential Street Project, Alley Between Hagemann, Plane and Aetna to Amelia, Division
IV
16. Resolution Adopting the Schedule and Estimated Cost for the Special Assessment of the
1998 Residential Street Project, Alley Between Hagemann, Plane and Aetna to Amelia,
Division IV
17. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 1998 Broadway Street Extension and Sanitary Sewer
18. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 1998 East/West Arterial, Phase II, Division I
19. Resolution Rejecting All Bids for the 1998 Saunderson Heights Sidewalk Improvements
20. Resolution Approving Amendment to Contract for Redevelopment Entered Into the 25th Day
of July, 1997 Between the City of Burlington and MDI Limited Partnership #61 Tabled from
the June 1, 1998 City Council Meeting
21. Resolution Approving Amendment to An Agreement with Downtown Partners, Inc. to
Provide a Grant to Promote Redevelopment in the Downtown Area Dated July 21, 1997
Tabled from the June 1, 1998 City Council Meeting
22. Resolution Authorizing Application to Amend IDOT Agreement No. 18-0018-097-97
Transit Joint Participation Agreement
23. Resolution Amending the Personnel Manual for Non-Union Employees
24. Resolution Finding the Amount of Cost to be Assessed Upon Acceptance of the Completion
of the Work on the 1997 Lawn Avenue Paving Assessment Project
25. Resolution Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the 1997 Lawn Avenue Paving
Assessment Project and Providing for the Number of Installments, the Interest Rate of
Unpaid Installments, the Time when Such Assessments are Payable, and Providing Notice
Thereof
26. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application with the State of Iowa for Traffic Safety
Funds for Traffic Signal Improvements Along U.S. Highway 61 Between Agency Street and
Kirkwood Street, and for Improvements at the Intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and Agency
Street on Behalf of the City of Burlington
27. Resolution In Support of the Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program for the Low Rent Housing Agency of Burlington, Iowa
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 1998 Residential Street Projects, Division
I to V (July 6, 1998)
2. Consideration To Take Additional Action for the Issuance of $1,635,000 General Obligation
Flood Control Improvement Bonds (July 6, 1998)
3. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17.16 of the 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) (July 20, 1998)
APPOINTMENTS:
Regional Family Recreation Complex Advisory Committee: John Pilger
Human Rights Commission: Robert Tyson
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Authority Board: Pete Richardson
Park Advisory Committee: Diane Weyl and John Schulte
Library Board of Trustees: Joseph Abrisz
Construction Board of Appeals: John Junior Harris and Doris Mosley-Nelson