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. 24
December 21, 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 OF APPRECIATION TO NANCY MECK AND DIANE KROLL
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 thanked the three individuals that were listed on the consent agenda for their willingness to serve on a City board/commission. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 "AYES") CARRIED
ORDINANCES:
1. Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second Reading of An Ordinance Amending
Ordinance 3057 and Repealing Ordinance 3076 Providing for the Division of Taxes
Levied on Taxable Property Within a Tax Increment Financing District Located in the
Neighborhood Development Program Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19
of the Code of Iowa
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that tax increment financing enables a city to use property tax dollars produced from new private development to pay for certain public improvements, and to provide assistance for private development within an urban renewal area. He stated that Burlington currently has two downtown TIF areas. He stated that the proposed Ordinance would create one expanded downtown TIF area. He stated that proposed amendment expands the district to include all of Jefferson Street east of the railroad tracks as requested by Downtown Partners. Mayor Scott stated that he received an e-mail from a citizen concerned with the funds being used as grants for private development. He stated that he insured the citizen that the Council had made it clear that the use of the monies would come from the City Council. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
2. Motion to Amend Section 2, Exhibit "B" of An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 3057
and Repealing Ordinance 3076 Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable
Property Within a Tax Increment Financing District Located in the Neighborhood
Development Program Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of
Iowa
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
3. Motion for Final Adoption of An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 3101 Establishing
the Comprehensive Strategic Plan for the City of Burlington as Required per Chapter 3.16
of the City Municipal Code - the Amendment is to Establish a Land Use Plan for the Area
Known as the Southwest Subarea Identified by the Area Bordered by West Avenue on the
North, Gear Avenue to the West, 65th Street to the South and Highway 61 to the East
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
4. Motion for Final Adoption of An Ordinance Amending Sections 10.48.010, 10.48.020,
10.48.060, 10.48.070, and 10.48.260 of Chapter 10.48 Parking Enforcement of the
Burlington Municipal Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: The City Manager wished everyone a Merry Christmas. He
stated that it was slightly a year since he had come to Burlington. He thanked everyone for their
support and City staff for their assistance which has made the transition easier. All present had
opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Adjournment: 7:20 p.m. Approved: January 4, 1999
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, and Release of Retention Monies for the 1998 ACC Overlay Project
* Resolution Approving Final Acceptance, Final Payment and Release of Retention Monies for the 1998 Broadway Street Extension & Sanitary Sewer
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
NUISANCE ABATEMENTS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Relating to Financing of a Certain Proposed Project to Be Undertaken by the
City of Burlington, Iowa; Establishing Compliance with Reimbursement Bond
Regulations under the Internal Revenue Code
2. Resolution Awarding Purchase of A Tractor for the Parks Department
3. Resolution Awarding Purchase of Pick-up Truck for the Wastewater Treatment Facility
4. Resolution Awarding Purchase of Two Police Vehicles for the Burlington Police
Department
5. Resolution Awarding Purchase of 3/4 Ton Truck for Public Works Department,
Streets/Sewer Maintenance Division
6. Resolution Awarding Purchase of One Ton 4x4 Truck w/Dual Rear Wheels for Public
Works Department, Street/Sewer Maintenance Division
7. Resolution Awarding Purchase of One 2 ½ Ton Dump Truck for Public Works
Department, Street/Sewer Maintenance Division
8. Resolution Finding the Amount of Cost to be Assessed Upon Acceptance of the
Completion of the Work on the 1998 Sierra Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension Assessment
Project
9. Resolution Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the 1998 Sierra Drive Sanitary
Sewer Extension 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
10. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application with the State of Iowa and Southeast
Iowa Regional Planning for STP Funds for Improvements Along South Main Street
Between Angular Street and Harrison Avenue on Behalf of the City of Burlington
11. Resolution Approving An Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation to
Provide for Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funds
12. Resolution Establishing Contractual Agreements and a Fee Structure for Providing
Confined Space Rescue Services
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration of Voluntary Annexation of Property Located South of Koestner, East of
Summer, West of Fourteenth Street, Approximately 6 Acres (January 4, 1999)
2. Consideration of the Plans and Specifications for the 1999 West Avenue Paving
Improvements (January 19, 1999)
APPOINTMENTS:
Environmental Protection Board: Hal Morton
Human Rights Commission: Frank Statler
Park Advisory Committee: Debbie Ritters