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. 47
December 6, 1999
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Pro-Tem Thomas,
Council Members Edwards, Henry and Wright, present. Mayor Pro-Tem Thomas announced
that Mayor Scott and the City Manager were in Los Angeles, California at a national conference.
He recognized Bailey Jackson, a Notre Dame student, who was job shadowing Chris King, News
Director for Country 103 KKMI. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional
was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
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: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
PRESENTATION: Certificates of Graduation from Citizen Police Academy.
DISCUSSION: The Police Chief stated that there were eight citizens graduating from the Citizen Police
Academy. He stated that seventy citizens have graduated since 1995. He stated that the academy
provides citizens a better understanding of law enforcement. He stated that the next academy would be
held in March or April 2000. He further thanked the citizens for taking time out of their busy schedules
for attending the academy. Lt. Bell recognized the following individuals with certificates for their
completion of the Citizen Police Academy: Char Blodgett, Brian Glendening, Bill Lambert, Al Neilson,
Jill Nickles, Julia Pilger, Ron Powell and Ron Wyett. Mayor Pro-Tem Thomas thanked those citizens
graduating from the academy. Council Member Henry stated that he graduated from the Citizen Police
Academy three years ago. He encouraged the citizens of Burlington to sign up for the academy. All
present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
HEARING:
1. Statement: Consideration of A Resolution Regarding Parking Restrictions on Narrow Streets
Continued from the November 15, 1999 City Council Meeting
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director presented Council with an amended Resolution approving parking restrictions at various locations within the City due to petitions that the City received from property owners. He stated that the following streets were deleted from the Resolution: McKinley, Angular to Alley north; Dehner, Silverleaf to dead-end; North 10th, Arch to Spring; North 10th, Franklin to Iowa; and South 7th Street, Aenta to Division. He stated that the following streets had parking restriction changes due to petitions from property owners: South Gunnison, Angular to Cleveland would be changed to allow parking the east side instead of the west side; North 10th, Arch to Spring would be changed to allow parking on the east side instead of the west side; South 7th, Aetna to Elm would be changed to allow parking on the east side instead of the west side; and South Starr, Smith to Market would be changed to allow parking on the west side instead of the east side. Council Member Wright stated that Council needed to address a more efficient snow removal program. Council Member Edwards agreed with Council Member Wright. He stated that he would like to sit down with the employees who drive the snow plows to hear their thoughts on snow removal. He stated that any citizen that lives on an affected street who has a hardship should contact Council and the Public Works Director. Mayor Pro-Tem Thomas stated that the City needed a Zoning Ordinance which would allow citizens with a hardship to go to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution (Amended) Approving Parking Restrictions on Narrow Streets
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
ORDINANCES:
1. Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second Reading of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.08
of the Burlington City Code and Adopting the 1997 Uniform Building Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
2. Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second Reading of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.16
of the Burlington City Code and Adopting the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
3. Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second Reading of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.20
of the Burlington City Code and Adopting the 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
4. Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second Reading of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.10
of the Burlington City Code and Adopting the 1997 Uniform Code for Building Conservation
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
5. Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second Reading of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.12
(Electrical Code) of the Burlington Municipal Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
6. Motion for Final Adoption of An Ordinance Amending Section 10.48.260 Penalties of Chapter
10.48 Parking Enforcement of the Burlington Municipal Code
DISCUSSION: The Finance Director stated that there were no changes from the last meeting in regard to the Ordinance Amending Section 10.48.260 Penalties of Chapter 10.48 Parking Enforcement of the Burlington Municipal Code. Council Member Wright 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 a $10.00 penalty if not paid within 30 enforcement days of issuance. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Adopting a Five year Capital Improvement Program
DISCUSSION: The Finance Director stated that the Council held two public input meetings on the five-year Capital Improvement Program. He explained to the Council and the viewing audience that the proposed five-year Capital Improvement Program was a planning document only. He stated that when Council adopts the budget for fiscal year 2000/2001 then the five-year Capital Improvement Program would be set in stone. Council Member Henry stated that the five-year Capital Improvement Program included a new library and public works facility. He stated that both facilities were necessary and will require a vote of the citizens. He encouraged citizens to contact the Fire Chief, the City Manager and the Council for any proposed location site for the new fire station. He further stated that the Capital Improvement Program provided for $17,000,000.00 in street improvements. He congratulated that Public Works Director and staff for the fine street improvement program. The Finance Director stated that the public survey had indicated that the citizens of Burlington wanted the rebuilding and overlaying of streets. Council Member Wright stated that the Capital Improvement Program was a planning document for the future. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.
Adjournment: 7:50 p.m. Approved: December 20, 1999
Kathleen P. Salisbury Garry Thomas
City Clerk, CMC Mayor Pro-Tem
(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 and Release of Retention Monies for the 1999 Plane Street Reconstruction and Sewer Improvements
*Resolution Approving Final Acceptance, Final Payment and Release of Retention Monies for
the 1999 City Hall Building Repairs
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Agreement with MDI Limited Partnership #61 Regarding Parking for
The Burlington Apartments
2. Resolution Approving Purchase of a Toro Groundsmaster 325-D Mower for the Parks
Department
3. Resolution Approving Purchase of a Heavy Duty Two-Wheel Drive 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck
for the Parks Department
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: December 20, 1999
1. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 1999 4th and Valley Parking Lot
Resurfacing
APPOINTMENTS:
Human Rights Commission: Sherry Wilson
Parks Advisory Committee: Debbie Mosley-Nelson