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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL

Meeting No. 44

October 18, 1999

The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council Members Edwards, Henry and Thomas, present. Council Member Wright was absent.

BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL

PROCLAMATIONS: * Red Ribbon Week - Marty Dean

* Mole Day - Sherman Lundy

* National Business Women's Week - Helen Berry

* Grayhound Golfers Appreciation Day - Coach Randy Trine & Golf Team

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: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS:

* Check for the Youth Center by BASE (Brothers and Sisters Everywhere)

DISCUSSION: Pearl Payne, of BASE (Brothers and Sisters Everywhere), thanked the Council for their help and support during the past year. She presented a check in the amount of $1,000.00 to Kim Diehl, Youth Coordinator who thanked BASE for being supportive of the youth center. She stated that BASE held a soul food dinner and a garage sale to raise monies for the youth center. Mayor Scott thanked BASE for all of their volunteer efforts. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

* League of Cities Award to Cary Oleisky, Representative of The Burlington

DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott stated that the City of Burlington received an All-Star Community Award for the restoration of Hotel Burlington at the Iowa League of Cities Conference in Sioux City, Iowa. He stated that the public/private partnership with MetroPlains for the renovation of Hotel Burlington was a big success. He presented the plaque to Cary Oleisky, representative of The Burlington Apartments. He stated that he would like the plaque to be displayed on the wall inside of The Burlington Apartments. Cary Oleisky, representative of The Burlington Apartments, stated that she would be proud to display the plaque. She thanked the City Manager, Council and City staff for working with MetroPlains on the renovation of the Hotel. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

HEARING:

1. Statement: Consideration of Sale of Vacated Portion of Ordnance Court Right-of-Way Located Between Columbia and Agency Streets

COMMENTS: The City Planner stated that the proposed Resolution provides for the sale of previously vacated portion of Ordnance Court right-of-way located between Columbia and Agency Streets to Midwest Property Group, Ltd. for the construction of a new Walgreens. Tim Roberts, Attorney for Walgreens, was present for any questions in regard to the sale. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

Motion to Close CARRIED

Resolution Approving Sale of Vacated Portion of Ordnance Court Right-of-Way Located Between Columbia and Agency Streets

DISCUSSION: None.

(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED

COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: Tony Malone of 409 South Woodlawn Avenue stated that he was one of sixteen SCC custodial maintenance employees who would be losing their jobs. He stated his concern for SCC outsourcing the custodial services to Service Master. He urged Council to attend the upcoming meeting at SCC regarding outsourcing the custodial services at SCC. Trish Wirt, a student at SCC, stated that the maintenance people at SCC were wonderful. She also stated her concern for those losing their jobs at SCC. She further stated that the students at SCC were outraged by the SCC administration. Terry Young of 107 Fleming Court stated that he had attended the September 20, 1999 Council meeting in which he gave his proposals in the war against drugs. He commended the Police Department for foot patrolling various areas around the City. He stated that he would like to see more of this type of policing. He further stated that he would still like to see the following implemented: 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. He questioned if Council would be looking at any of his ideas in the near future. He further stated that the Union Baptist Church located at 2205 South Central offers an alternate drug treatment program, called The Back Door. He stated that the group meets every Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for fellowship. He further stated that in there was an article recently in the Hawk Eye regarding real estate agents steering potential home buyers away from the South Hill area. He questioned if that was happening and what could be done. He also questioned when the six new police officers would be on the street. The Chief of Police stated that the first group of three officers would graduate in November 1999 and the second group of three will graduate December 1999. He stated that they will be assigned to the street in January 2000 as probationary officers under the direction of a field training officer, which will last 18 weeks. Mayor Scott stated that the operation of a police substation has been brought up several times and the idea has always been dismissed. He stated that when the Crime Prevention Task Force was still in force, it looked at a police substation, but the idea was dismissed. He stated that when the Crime Prevention Task Force is implemented again, he would invite Mr. Young to their meeting to discuss the idea of a police substation. Council Member Thomas stated that it infuriates him that in 1999 redlining of neighborhoods was still happening. He stated that he would ask the Human Rights Commission to do an investigation and prosecute those who have been redlining areas.

Adjournment: 8:00 p.m. Approved: November 1, 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

REPORTS AND BONDS

RESOLUTION:

1. Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 for the 1999 ACC Overlay Project

SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: November 1, 1999

1. Consideration of Voluntary Annexation of 12005 West Avenue

2. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Section 10.48.260 Penalties of Chapter 10.48 Parking Enforcement of the Burlington Municipal Code

APPOINTMENTS:

Environmental Protection Board: Newt Colburn III and Robin Cushman