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. 19
October 5, 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.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAMATIONS: Burlington Manufacturers Month - Kathy Evert
Fire Prevention Week - Mike Hartman
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
PRESENTATION: Downtown Partners - Dennis Wilson
DISCUSSION: Dennis Wilson of Downtown Partners presented to the Council and the viewing
audience the vision of downtown Burlington. He stated that the mission of Downtown Partner's
was to preserve and revitalize the downtown. He presented Downtown Partner's 2.5 year
progress report; events and promotions; public improvements; projects completed or in progress;
parking occupancy at peak hours; and projects in the planning stages. He further challenged
everyone to be a part of the resurgence of the downtown. Council Member Thomas questioned if
Downtown Partners had heard of any plans for the hospital. Dennis Wilson stated that he has
spoken with Mark Richardson of BMC and they were interested in working with Downtown
Partners in looking for a use for the hospital. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing
additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
HEARINGS:
1. Statement: Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 1998 Police Department Roof
Replacement Project
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director presented the plans and specifications for the 1998
Police Department Roof Replacement with Council and the viewing audience. He stated that the
estimated cost of the project was $38,000.00. He stated that the budgeted cost for the project was
$31,000.00. He stated that bids would be received on October 21, 1998. He further stated that
the project would be funded by the general fund emergency levy. The City Manager stated that if
the bids would come over the amount budgeted the shortage of funds would come from the
Police Operating budget. He further reviewed the breakdown of cost for renovation of the police
department as follows: 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, for a grand total of $1,090,373.00. He stated that an
estimated cost for constructing a new building was $80.00 a square foot. He stated that the
square footage of the police department times $80.00 a square foot would come to
$2,100,000.00. He further stated the importance of revitalizing the downtown. Council Member
Henry stated that construction cost for a new building in Burlington was between $80.00 and
$90.00 a square foot. He stated that the police department would need to purchase a new
emergency generator for the building in 1999. Council Member Thomas stated that there would
always be upkeep of the building. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional
was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for the 1998 Police Department Roof
Replacement Project
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Statement: Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Sections 10.20.020 and 10.20.060 of
Chapter 10.20 Traffic Control Devices of the Burlington Municipal Code
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director reviewed the Ordinance which amends Sections
10.20.020 and 10.20.060 of Chapter 10.20 Traffic Control Devices of the Burlington Municipal
Code. He stated that proposed Ordinance adds the "hand" and "walking man" symbols to the list
of official traffic control signals. He stated that the following signals were deleted from the
Ordinance: 8th and Division; 7th and Jefferson; 8th and Jefferson; old Osborn Fire Station; and the
old Summer Street Fire Station. He stated that the following signals were added: new Summer
Street Fire Station; Agency and Columbus; Roosevelt and Mason Road; and Harrison and
Summer. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of
the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the First Reading of An Ordinance Amending Sections
10.20.020 and 10.20.060 of Chapter 10.20 Traffic Control Devices of the Burlington
Municipal Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
ORDINANCE:
1. Motion For Waiver of Preliminary Consideration and Adoption of the Second Reading; and
for Final Adoption of An Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Section 17.66.080, District
Signage Regulations, Subsection A.2., of Title 17, of the Municipal Zoning Code
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that the City has received several requests from area churches and schools requesting an amendment to the Sign Code to allow 48 square feet signage of which 24 square feet would be used for a marquee and the remaining 24 square feet would be used for name identification. He stated that the height of freestanding signs could not exceed six feet and cannot be within 50 feet of an adjoining lot used and/or zoned for residential purposes. He stated that churches, schools, or other institutions and public buildings that cannot meet the 50-foot setback would be allowed one bulletin board displaying its name, activities and services and could not exceed 24 square feet in area. Council Member Henry stated that he has heard nothing but favorable comments in regard to the proposed Ordinance. Council Member Thomas stated that he was glad that the Ordinance amendment would help schools and churches display their messages. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Finding the Amount of Cost to be Assessed Upon Acceptance of the Completion
of the Work on the 1997 Residential Street Improvements, 15th Street, Dunham to Hedge,
Division II and Providing for the Number of Installments, the Interest Rate of Unpaid
Installments, the Time When Such Assessments Are Payable, and Providing Notice Thereof
DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott announced that he would be abstain from voting on the Resolution Finding the Amount of Cost to be Assessed Upon Acceptance of the Completion of the Work on the 1997 Residential Street Improvements, 15th Street, Dunham to Hedge, Division II and Providing for the Number of Installments, the Interest Rate of Unpaid Installments, the Time When Such Assessments Are Payable, and Providing Notice Thereof; and the Resolution Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule or the 1997 Residential Street Improvements, 15th Street, Dunham to Hedge, Division II and Providing for the Number of Installments, the Interest Rate of Unpaid Installments, the Time When Such Assessments Are Payable, and Providing Notice Thereof as the Resolutions deal with work that was done in front of his property. Mayor Pro-Tem Thomas led the meeting. Council Member Henry stated that there were similar Resolutions on the consent agenda for other 1997 Residential Street Improvement projects. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES" EDWARDS, HENRY, THOMAS, WRIGHT
1 - "ABSTAINED" SCOTT) ADOPTED
2. Resolution Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule or the 1997 Residential Street
Improvements, 15th Street, Dunham to Hedge, Division II and Providing for the Number of
Installments, the Interest Rate of Unpaid Installments, the Time When Such Assessments
Are Payable, and Providing Notice Thereof
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES" EDWARDS, HENRY, THOMAS, WRIGHT
1 - "ABSTAINED" SCOTT) ADOPTED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: Ron Knoke of 2705 Meadowbrook stated that it was a
pleasure presenting his items to the Council without angry people in attendance. Mark Brockway
of 916 North 5th Street stated that this was the first meeting that he had attended where he had not
spoken. Mayor Scott stated that he always likes having the public in attendance at the meetings.
All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City
Clerk.
Adjournment: 8:00 p.m. Approved: October 19, 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 Release of Retention Monies
for the 1997 Residential Street Improvements
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Finding the Amount of Cost to be Assessed Upon Acceptance of the Completion
of the Work on the 1997 Residential Street Improvements, Acres Street, 6th to 7th, Division I
and Providing for the Number of Installments, the Interest Rate of Unpaid Installments, the
Time When Such Assessments Are Payable, and Providing Notice Thereof
2. Resolution Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule or the 1997 Residential Street Improvements, Acres Street, 6th to 7th, Division I and Providing for the Number of Installments, the Interest Rate of Unpaid Installments, the Time When Such Assessments Are Payable, and Providing Notice Thereof
3. Resolution Finding the Amount of Cost to be Assessed Upon Acceptance of the Completion
of the Work on the 1997 Residential Street Improvements, Alley, Valley to Market between
Leebrick and Garfield Division III and Providing for the Number of Installments, the Interest
Rate of Unpaid Installments, the Time When Such Assessments Are Payable, and Providing
Notice Thereof
4. Resolution Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule or the 1997 Residential Street
Improvements, Alley, Valley to Market between Leebrick and Garfield Division III and
Providing for the Number of Installments, the Interest Rate of Unpaid Installments, the Time
When Such Assessments Are Payable, and Providing Notice Thereof
5. Resolution Finding the Amount of Cost to be Assessed Upon Acceptance of the Completion
of the Work on the 1997 Residential Street Improvements, Hedge Street, 15th to 16th,
Division V and Providing for the Number of Installments, the Interest Rate of Unpaid
Installments, the Time When Such Assessments Are Payable, and Providing Notice Thereof
6. Resolution Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule or the 1997 Residential Street
Improvements, Hedge Street, 15th to 16th, Division V and Providing for the Number of
Installments, the Interest Rate of Unpaid Installments, the Time When Such Assessments
Are Payable, and Providing Notice Thereof
7. Resolution Finding the Amount of Cost to be Assessed Upon Acceptance of the Completion
of the Work on the 1997 Residential Street Improvements, Acres Street, 7th to 8th, Division
VI and Providing for the Number of Installments, the Interest Rate of Unpaid Installments,
the Time When Such Assessments Are Payable, and Providing Notice Thereof
8. Resolution Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule or the 1997 Residential Street
Improvements, Acres Street, 7th to 8th, Division VI and Providing for the Number of
Installments, the Interest Rate of Unpaid Installments, the Time When Such Assessments
Are Payable, and Providing Notice Thereof
9. Resolution Finding the Amount of Cost to be Assessed Upon Acceptance of the Completion
of the Work on the 1997 Residential Street Improvements, Williams Street, Ironwood to
Hagemann, Division VII and Providing for the Number of Installments, the Interest Rate of
Unpaid Installments, the Time When Such Assessments Are Payable, and Providing Notice
Thereof
10. Resolution Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule or the 1997 Residential Street Improvements, Williams Street, Ironwood to Hagemann, Division VII and Providing for the Number of Installments, the Interest Rate of Unpaid Installments, the Time When Such Assessments Are Payable, and Providing Notice Thereof
11. Resolution Authorizing Consultant Services for Rewriting Title 17, Zoning of the
Burlington Municipal Code
12. Resolution Approving Change Order No. 9 for the 1998 Riverfront Improvements, Phase III
13. Resolution Approving An Agreement with D.M.G. Maximus to Conduct a Facility
Programming and Planning Study and a Cost Payback Analysis for a Proposed Public Works
Facility
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: October 19, 1998
1. Consideration of Budget Amendment No. 2 to the 1998-99 Budget
2. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.64 Snow Emergency Regulations of
the Burlington Municipal Code
3. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Section 12.16.080 Removal of Ice, Snow and
Debris of Chapter 12.16 Street and Sidewalk Use Regulations of the Burlington Municipal
Code
4. Consideration of An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 15.28, 8.04, 15.24, Section 320 of
Chapter 9.04, and Chapter 8.16 of the Burlington City Code and Adopting Chapter 15.24
Part I Abandoned or Unsafe Buildings, Part II Environmental Nuisances, and Part III
Housing
5. Consideration of Sale of 100 North Third Street (Archer Building)
APPOINTMENTS:
Board of Plumbing Examiners: Craig Evert
Board of Housing Standards and Appeals: Bob Ertzinger