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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL

Meeting No. 39

August 2, 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. The City Manager introduced new Development Director, John Haldeman to the Council and the viewing audience. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL

PROCLAMATIONS: *National Night Out - Mary Machholz

*Honoring Chevalier Jesse Folk

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 to the viewing audience. Council Member Henry noted that there was a $10.00 error on the company billing for the nuisance abatement. He requested that the error be administratively changed. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS:

1. Des Moines County Regional Solid Waste Commission Annual Report

DISCUSSION: Hal Morton, Des Moines County Regional Landfill Commission Director reviewed with the Council and the viewing audience the Des Moines County Regional Solid Waste Commission Annual Report which included the following: upgraded capacity for yard waste and compost facility; a paved residential drop-off at landfill (slated for completion in September 1999); new Public Education Coordinator; an expanded public resource center; and free appliance recycling program. He stated that the recycling which was available to all residents, reduced waste 39.6% from the 1988 baseline totals, and accomplished that goal while remaining debt free. He stated that the Commission's goals for next year include: new leachate treatment lagoons; vertical expansion to enable gas recovery from waste; fencing to prevent litter from blowing into Lake Walton from the Recycling Center; and updating the Commission's five year strategic plan. He stated that he would like to find a way to handle household hazardous materials (which make up 1% of the waste stream) and be able to swap leftovers of those materials which are useable. Mayor Scott questioned if it would be easier for the Commission to separate recyclables at the Recycling Center instead of while they were on their route. Hal Morton stated that the Commission would need a more automotive system to sort at the Recycling Center. He further stated that the present system was the most efficient for the size of Burlington. Council Member Thomas congratulated Hal Morton and the Commission for making customer service a priority. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

2. Resident Satisfaction Survey Results, July 1999

DISCUSSION: Jamie Schnicker, Finance Intern presented to the Council and the viewing audience the results of the Resident Satisfaction Survey. She stated that the City mailed out 5,000 surveys which were randomly mailed to citizens, with others available at the Library and City Hall. She stated that the City received a 25% return rate on the surveys. She stated that the survey asked residents to rate their level of satisfaction with City services and spending which included: priorities for on-going service; level of tax increase residents are willing to support; transportation (street system); arterial street conditions; neighborhood street conditions; neighborhood snow removal; snow and ice removal on major arterial streets; parking; capital improvement program (spending preference); public support of a new central fire station and a new library; ranking of police services; and neighborhood problems; and support of tax increases for increased services or to pay for new buildings. She stated that written results were available at City Hall. She thanked the RSVP volunteers and the City Manager's secretary for their help in calculating the survey. Matthew Hines of 2622 Kirkwood and Katherine Burrell of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa questioned if there was an age limit and what was the age of those filling out the surveys. Jamie Schnicker stated that there was not an age limit nor did the City ask the individuals filling out the survey their age. Council Member Henry stated that the City failed to ask for demographic information. Council Member Edwards stated that he was glad to have the information in the survey. He stated that he liked the comment section of the survey the best. Mayor Scott stated that September 1999 the Council would be having their goal setting session and the Council would be looking at the results of the survey and the comments made by the citizens as they work on their goals. He stated that he hoped to work together with the Council to make Burlington a better place to live. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

RESOLUTION:

Resolution to Receive and File Resident Satisfaction Survey Results, July 1999

DISCUSSION: None

(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED

COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: Mary Baker stated that the improvements at the airport and parks were very nice. She stated that during the 6:00 p.m. call in show a statement was made by a council member that Maple Hills has always been a certain way. She stated that she has lived in the area since 1972 and would like to stand up for her neighborhood and young people. She stated that there have been problems at the gas station where a few young people loiter and harass people. She stated that she belonged to the Friends of the Neighborhood. She invited others to join their group which has a potluck the third Sunday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Jeromy Hingst of 215 Sweeny stated that he had written a letter to the Hawk Eye stating that there was very little for youth (ages 16-29) to do in Burlington. He stated that his friends enjoy role-playing activities such as Dungeons and Dragons. Katherine Burrell of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa stated that her friends have been harassed by the Police Department and others for their role-playing games. She stated that her friends resent the bad publicity their group receives as they do not take drugs or alcohol. Council Member Henry asked the City Manager to send Jeromy Hingst a list of activities available for area youth. He further stated that all programs were not sports oriented but also include involvement in a 4-H club, church activities and the arts. Mayor Scott stated that when he was young he was able to spend time on the river boating, fishing, playing sports with neighborhood youth, and used their imagination playing army. He also stated that he employs 26 individuals (ages 14-20) who have such busy schedules that sometimes it is hard to schedule around their activities. He stated that it was hard for him to understand how some youth can have nothing to do and some youth have too much to do. He urged Jeromy Hingst to stop by and see him to help him achieve a list of things to do in Burlington. Council Member Thomas stated that there was a need for mental health issues and for counselors for the youth. Council Member Wright stated that the City has a Youth Coordinator who works with babies to grown adults. He stated that Jeromy needed to present a list to Council with what he would like to do in Burlington. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

Adjournment: 8:35 p.m. Approved: August 16, 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, Final Payment and Release of Retention Monies for the 1998 Police Department Roof Replacement Project

NUISANCE ABATEMENT

REPORTS AND BONDS

RESOLUTIONS:

1. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 1999 Saunderson Heights Decorative Lighting Project

2. Resolution Approving Continuation of Heavy Duty Wheel Loader Replacement Program

3. Resolution Fixing the Time and Place for Receiving and Canvassing Bids and Considering and Passing a Resolution for the Award of $2,800,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds and Providing for the Advertisement of Such Sale

SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: August 16, 1999

1. Consideration of Sale of 0.40 Acres South of Mason Road to Diane J. Davis

2. Consideration of Sale of 0.08 Acres South of Mason Road to Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Authority

3. Consideration of Sale of 1424 Smith to Mark C. and Bonnie J. Rosenberg