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. 45
November 1, 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.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
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. He further stated that listed on the consent agenda was a Resolution for the purchase of a used multi-purpose vehicle from a private individual for the Fire Department. He suggested that the Vehicle Maintenance Department inspect the vehicle prior to purchase. The City Manager stated that the Vehicle Maintenance Department would inspect the vehicle prior to purchase. 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 Voluntary Annexation of 12005 West Avenue
COMMENTS: The City Planner stated that Wayne and Jeanette Hartman of 12005 West
Avenue have petitioned for the voluntary annexation of their property at 12005 West Avenue into
the City of Burlington. He further stated that Wayne and Jeanette Hartman would like to hook up
to the City's sewer system. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed
in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Voluntary Annexation of 12005 West Avenue
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Statement: Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Section 10.48.260 Penalties of
Chapter 10.48 Parking Enforcement of the Burlington Municipal Code
COMMENTS: The City Manager stated that he recently received an inquiry as to the basis used
to establish parking ticket fines as it relates to the penalty in that the ticket will increase to $6.00
within five days of the issuance if not paid. He stated that the City Attorney has reviewed
Section 321.236.1(a) of the Iowa Code which provides that parking fines shall not exceed $5.00
and that the fine may be increased up to $10.00 if not paid within 30 days of the date of issuance,
if authorized by Ordinance. He stated that Section 321.236 of the Iowa Code states that cities
have no power to enact or enforce an Ordinance in conflict with the provisions of Chapter 321 of
the Code of Iowa. He stated that the proposed Ordinance eliminates the persistent violator
penalty and provides that the penalty for parking ticket fines to be $3.00 if paid within 30
enforcement days of issuance and $10.00 penalty if not paid within 30 enforcement days of
issuance. Council Members Thomas stated that he would like to see parking meters slowly
phased out from the downtown. Council Member Edwards stated that he would also like to see
parking meters eliminated and replaced with parking limit 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
Section 10.48.260 Penalties of Chapter 10.48 Parking Enforcement of the Burlington
Municipal Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Final Plat for the Fourth Addition Oak Hills Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The City Planner stated that Randy Winegard has petitioned the City to approve the final plat of the Fourth Addition to Oak Hills Subdivision. He stated that the final plat was subject to the following conditions: all county subdivisions would be enforced; and annexation of the subdivision into the City of Burlington would require the property owners to bring existing infrastructure associated with the subdivision into conformance with City standards. Mayor Scott stated that the properties in Oak Hills Subdivision were selling very well. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Resolution Approving Final Plat of Lot 2 & Lot C of the Burlington Senior Living
Campus Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The City Planner stated that Dr. Bedi has petitioned the City to approve the final plat of Lot 2 & Lot C of the Burlington Senior Living Campus Subdivision. He stated that the developer plans to build an assisted living center. He stated that the City Engineer has approved the layout plan of the center. He stated that the center would have adequate emergency vehicle access. Council Member Thomas stated that he was thankful that an assisted living center would be available for senior citizens to live. Council Member Edwards stated that in Iowa there are more individuals aged 75 and older than under the age of 5. 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: Wade Smith of 1116 Hagemann stated that there have been
many heavy duty trucks driving down Starr and Hagemann carrying cement and gravel to the
West Avenue project. He stated his concern that Starr and Hagemann Streets were being torn up
by the heavy vehicles. The City Manager explained that due to the phasing of the project the
heavy duty trucks had to drive down Starr and Hagemann to get to the project. Mayor Scott also
explained that Starr and Hagemann Streets were currently listed in the City's five year CIP for
street repairs. He further stated that in the future the Public Works Department needs to look at
better staging of street projects. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was
filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Adjournment: 7:38 p.m. Approved: November 15, 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 Approving Lease Agreement with the Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
Authority for Lease of the Property Maintenance Shop and Storage Area
2. Resolution of Support for the Great American Main Street Awards Competition
3. Resolution for Special Assessment for the Demolition of 1431 Gnahn
4. Resolution Approving Purchase of A Used Multi-Purpose Vehicle for the Burlington Fire
Department
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: November 15, 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. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.08 of the Burlington City Code
and Adopting the 1997 Uniform Building Code
3. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.16 of the Burlington City Code
and Adopting the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code
4. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.20 of the Burlington City Code
and Adopting the 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code
5. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.10 of the Burlington City Code
and Adopting the 1997 Uniform Code for Building Conservation
6. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.12 (Electrical Code) of the
Burlington Municipal Code
7. Consideration of A Resolution Regarding Parking Restrictions on Narrow Streets
APPOINTMENTS:
Board of Housing Standards and Appeals: Douglas Beck
City Planning Commission: Bob Hansen
Riverfront Advisory Committee: Vince Rider and Diana Small