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. 35
June 7, 1999
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council
Members Edwards, Henry, Thomas and Wright, present. Council Member Thomas introduced
Miss VanHagen's North Hill School 5th Grade Extended Learning Program students. The
students led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. All present had opportunity to speak and
nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAMATION: Juneteenth Day - Rev. Varnell Bramlett
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: Mayor Scott reviewed those items listed on the consent agenda. Council Member Henry announced those individuals appointed to various City commissions and boards. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
HEARINGS:
1. Statement: Consideration of An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Zoning Ordinance,
Title 17, of the City Code of Burlington, Iowa, by Amending Section 17.66.080 District
Signage Regulations of Chapter 17.66 Signs
COMMENTS: The Chief Code Inspector reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the
proposed Ordinance Amending Section 17.66.080 District Signage Regulations of Chapter 17.66
Signs. He stated that the proposed Ordinance eliminates the distance separation requirement for
freestanding signs. 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 the Municipal Zoning Ordinance, Title 17, of the City Code of Burlington, Iowa, by Amending Section 17.66.080 District Signage Regulations of Chapter 17.66 Signs
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
2. Statement: Consideration An Ordinance Amending the Land Use Map and the Municipal
Zoning Map and Title 17, Zoning Ordinance, of the City Code of the City of Burlington,
Iowa, by Rezoning the Diewold Plaza Subdivision from "R-1A" One-Family Residential
District and "R-1B" One-Family Residential District to the Diewold Plaza P.U.D.
(Planned Unit Development)
COMMENTS: The City Planner reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the proposed
Ordinance Rezoning the Diewold Plaza Subdivision from "R-1A" One-Family Residential
district and "R-1B" One-Family Residential District to the Diewold Plaza Planned Unit
Development. He further reviewed the following changes that the Plan Commission had made to
the proposed Ordinance: conditions; land use design criteria; signage requirements; fifty foot
buffer park; buffering; and pedestrian sidewalks. Dennis Grizzle of 2924 Dill stated that he was
happy to see the changes made to the Ordinance that the Plan Commission had recommended.
He stated that he would also like to see the following changes: better definition of storm water
runoff; berming; and buffering behind buildings where outside storage is located at a home
improvement retail establishment. Council Member Henry stated his concerns regarding: 50 ft.
buffer be maintained on outlot B; street access to West Avenue; and storm water management.
The City Planner stated that when a developer develops the outlots the Council would need to
amend the P.U.D. Ordinance. The City Manager stated that same barriers would be provided in
the amended Ordinance as the lots are developed. 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 the Land
Use Map and the Municipal Zoning Map and Title 17, Zoning Ordinance, of the City
Code of the City of Burlington, Iowa, by Rezoning the Diewold Plaza Subdivision from
"R-1A" One-Family Residential District and "R-1B" One-Family Residential District to
the Diewold Plaza P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development)
DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott and Council Member Henry stated that they were glad to see the proposed rezoning of approximately 11 acres from Residential to Planned Unit Development. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Approving Final Plat for the Third Addition to Oak Hills Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The City Planner reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the proposed final plat for the Third Addition to Oak Hills Subdivision. He stated that the subdivision is located in Des Moines County but was within the City's two-mile jurisdiction review. He stated that the conditions to the final plat were as follows: all County Subdivision regulations are enforced; and annexation of this subdivision into the City of Burlington will require the property owners to bring an existing infrastructure associated with this subdivision into conformance with City standards. He stated that the final plat of the Fourth Addition to Oak Hills Subdivision will be coming to the Council at a later date. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: Victor Clegg of 512 South 6th Street requested that Council
place a sign on the street near Kersh Park that children are playing. He stated that the cars
traveling up the hill are driving very fast and they need to be slowed down. Terry Young of 510
South 6th Street agreed with Victor Clegg that a sign would be nice. He further suggested speed
bumps be placed on the top and the bottom of the hill with parking allowed only on one side of
the street during the winter months. He further stated that the alley behind Union Baptist Church
located in the 200 block of South Central needed some attention. All present had opportunity to
speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Adjournment: 8:00 p.m. Approved: June 21, 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
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
NUISANCE ABATEMENTS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 1999 Mt. Pleasant Street/Highway 61 Frontage
Road
2. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 1999 9th Street Viaduct Stone Repair
3. Resolution Establishing Ambulance Fees
4. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of An Application with the Iowa Department of
Transportation/Department of Natural Resources Program for funds for the Highway 34
Gateway Project Planting Permit on Behalf of the City of Burlington
5. Resolution Approving Agreement with Eide Bailly for Audit Services for Fiscal Year
1998-1999
6. Resolution Approving a Transit Joint Participation Agreement with the Iowa Department
of Transportation to Implement a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Non-Urban
Operating Grant
7. Resolution Approving An Agreement with the Iowa D.O.T. to Provide for Federal High
Priority Projects Program (HPPP) Funds for Construction of a Central Avenue Railroad
Overpass
8. Resolution of Support of HR 1452 State and Local Government Economic Empowerment
Act
9. Resolution Providing for a Salary Adjustment for the City Manager
10. A Resolution Approving 28E Agreement for Cost Sharing of GPS Control and Digital
Orthophotography of Des Moines County Between Des Moines County, the City of
Burlington, and the City of West Burlington
11. Resolution Approving the Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines Prepared by
Simmering-Corey, Inc. for Administering the 1999 CDBG Grant #99-HSG-059 for the
Rehabilitation of Single-Family, Owner Occupied Housing Units in Targeted
Neighborhood #1
12. Resolution Approving Purchase of a John Deere Model 2653 Professional Utility Reel
Mower and Accessories for the Burlington Regional RecPlex
13. Resolution Approving Purchase of a John Deere Model F935 Outfront Mower and
Accessories for the Burlington Regional RecPlex
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: June 21, 1999
1. Consideration of Plans and Specifications 1999 ACC Overlay Project
APPOINTMENTS:
Des Moines County Regional Solid Waste Commission: Don Fitting