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. 42
September 20, 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. Mayor Scott welcomed Boy Scout Troop No. 40 to the council meeting. He further stated that the Council received a petition at the 6:00 p.m. call-in show from property owners requesting that the brick lights at the corner of West Avenue and Ironwood not be removed. He stated that he would like to have the petition made a part of the Council record. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAMATIONS:
Crop Walk Day - Helen Cone
American Business Women's Day - Mary Ann Wendland
National R.S.V.P. Month - Lorene Ellerhoff
Constitution Week - Carol Oppenheimer
PRESENTATION - 1999 MIDWEST LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
DISCUSSION: Council Member Henry stated that the Burlington Bees were the 1999 Midwest
League Champions. Randy Wehofer, Burlington Bees Radio Broadcaster, stated that it has been
a sheer delight to see so many fans in attendance at the games. Dan Vaughan, General Manager
for the Burlington Bees, presented the Mayor and Council with the trophy for the 1999 Midwest
League Champions. He stated that he was looking forward to the 2000 baseball season. Dave
Walker, President of Burlington Baseball Association, stated that success was everything. He
thanked the City and area businesses for their support. Mayor Scott stated that Council Member
Henry was one of the Burlington Bees biggest fans. He congratulated the team on behalf of the
entire City and extended his appreciation to the fans for their spirit. He further stated that he
would like to see a repeat next year. Council Member Henry stated that the success of having a
Midwest League playing in Burlington was due to many area counties supporting the team.
Council Member Thomas stated that Dave Walker was a big supporter of the Burlington Bees.
All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City
Clerk.
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 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
ORDINANCE:
1. Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second 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 South 55 Feet of the Property
Located at 2102 South Main Street, Hass Funeral Home, from "R-1B" One-Family
Residential District to "C-1" Commercial District
DISCUSSION: The Development Director stated that the City received a request on August 6, 1999 from Hass Funeral Home for the building of a garage on their property. He stated that the proposed Ordinance rezones the south 55 feet of the property located at 2102 South Main Street from "R-1B" One-Family Residential District to "C-1" Commercial District. He stated that condition number four provides that the petitioner submit plans to improve the parking area to asphalt or concrete within a three to five year period and include a Storm Water Management Plan. He stated that the proposed amendment provides that condition number four be amended to read that the petitioner pave the parking area either with asphalt or concrete within a 5-year period; and prior to paving, the petitioner will need to submit for review for approval a Storm Water Management Plan. Adam Thielen of Hass Funeral Home stated that they want to build a garage. He stated that it was unfair for Hass Funeral Home to have to pave their parking area. He stated that the parking lot was asphalt and a few years ago they sealcoated it. He stated that the surface was dust free. The City Manager stated that it was news to him that the parking lot was asphalt underneath the present sealcoat. He further stated that any concerns that Hass Funeral Home had regarding the conditions should have been brought up at the hearing by the Plan Commission. Council Member Henry questioned if Hass Funeral Home had any problem meeting the required number of parking spaces for their parking lot. Adam Thielen stated that they were okay with the number of parking spaces. Council Member Henry stated that his position has changed if there is an asphalt surface underneath the sealcoated surface. Mayor Scott also stated that he did not realize that there was an asphalt surface underneath the sealcoat. Mayor Scott and Council Member Henry stated that the City needs to decide what is an acceptable surface. Council Member Wright stated that the Council would be flip-flopping if they did not request a storm water management plan by a certified engineer. Council Member Wright suggested that the Council should table the second reading of the Ordinance. Mayor Scott stated that the Council should go ahead and vote on the amendment and the second reading and then further investigate the issue. He further stated that Hass Funeral Home was a small business trying to build a small garage. 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 Condition No. 4 of Section 3. Conditions 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 South 55 Feet of the Property
Located at 2102 South Main Street, Hass Funeral Home, from "R-1B" One-Family
Residential District to "C-1" Commercial District
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 1 - "AYE" WRIGHT
4 - "NAYS" HENRY, SCOTT, THOMAS, EDWARDS) FAILED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: Terry Young of 107 Fleming Court stated his concern for
illegal activity in the areas of Maple, Angular and Division Streets. He stated that those who live
in the area did not wish to see that type of activity continue. He suggested the following ideas to
the Council for cracking down on illegal activity: purchase a building in the area where the
Police Department could operate a substation to let those individuals involved in illegal activity
know that someone was watching them; cut the curfew back an hour; implement a roaming
neighborhood watch; utilize the taxi cab service to notice any type of illegal activity; place a
snapshot of any drug dealers or users in the newspaper along with their names. Mayor Scott
suggested that Terry Young contact the Housing Specialist in the Development Department to
become involved in the South Hill Targeted Neighborhood. He stated that the citizens in the
West Hill Targeted Neighborhood implemented a citizens patrol which was very effective. He
also stated that the City offers a citizen police academy and a reserve police officer program. The
Development Director stated that the next meeting for residents of the South Hill area would be
6:30 p.m. on September 30, 1999 with the topic of Neighborhood Watch Program. All present
had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Adjournment: 8:12 p.m. Approved: October 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
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
NUISANCE ABATEMENTS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Outdoor Sales Area for Liquor License for Richard G. Butherus dba/Roederers for October 23, 1999
2. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 1999 Residential Street Improvements
3. Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 1998-1999 Street Finance Report, Road Use Tax
4. Resolution for Special Assessment for Services Rendered in the Demolition of 2219
South Central
5. Resolution Approving Required Repairs to the Cascade Bridge
6. Resolution of Appreciation for Donation of Funds to Purchase a New Thermal Imaging
Camera
7. Resolution of Support for the Burlington Area Convention and Tourism Bureau to Apply
for the 1999 Community Attraction and Tourism Development Program Grant Funds to
Assist with the Reconstruction of the First Territorial Capital Building in Burlington,
Iowa
8. Resolution Agreeing to Provide a Portion of the Local Match in the Form of a Parcel of
City Owned Property for the 1999 Community Attraction and Tourism Development
Program Grant for the Reconstruction of the First Territorial Capital Building in
Burlington, Iowa
PETITION:
1. Motion to Receive and File Petition from Property Owners Requesting the Paving of
Alley between Leebrick and Starr from Mason Road to Louisa Street
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: October 4, 1999
1. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 1999 P.C.C. Pavement Widening and
Traffic Signals on U.S. Highway 61 (Roosevelt Avenue) and Agency Street
2. Updating Residents of the Community on the Improvements to the Sanitary Sewer Collection System (1998 CDBG Sewer Project)
APPOINTMENTS:
Historical Preservation Commission: Hal Morton