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. 48
December 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.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
RECOGNITION OF DON HENRY, COUNCIL MEMBER
DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott and the Council presented Council Member Henry with a clock for
the outstanding job he did as Council Member for the City of Burlington the last four years.
Mayor Scott stated that he would miss him tremendously. He stated that Burlington was a better
place due to Council Member Henry's service on the Council. Council Member Thomas stated
that he would not be serving on the Council without Council Member Henry urging him to run
for Council. He stated that he appreciated Council Member Henry when he rebuked him when
he was wrong. Council Member Henry stated that it was a pleasure and privilege serving with the
Council and former Mayor Sandell and former Council Member Heland. He further stated that it
was a pleasure working with the City Manager and City Clerk. He stated that he had seen a lot
of progress the last four years. He congratulated Tim Scott for his re-election to the Council and
Rod Kellogg for his election to the Council. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing
additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM: GOVERNOR'S PROCLAMATION, BILL OF RIGHTS DAY
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: Council Member Thomas requested the removal of the Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application with the State of Iowa for Traffic Safety Funds for Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Division Street and Plane Street on Behalf of the City of Burlington from the consent agenda for discussion at the close of the meeting. Mayor Scott requested the removal of the Resolution Approving Amendment for Parking Restrictions on Narrow Streets for discussion at the close of the meeting. He further reviewed those items listed on the consent agenda to the viewing audience. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
HEARING:
1. Statement: Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 1999 4th and Valley
Parking Lot Resurfacing
DISCUSSION: The Public Works Director reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the
plans and specifications for the 1999 4th and Valley Parking Lot Resurfacing Project. He stated
that the estimated base cost for the project was $38,972.00. He stated that the City had budgeted
$38,000.00 for the project. He stated that the estimated cost for alternate A (sidewalk
replacement and knockouts for trees) was $6,375.00; estimated cost for alternate B (replace
sidewalk and driveway at Police Department) was $8,105.00. He stated that the City would
receive bids on January 5, 2000. He stated that Council would award the project on January 18,
2000 and the project would commence in the spring of 2000. Pam Jochims, Executive Director
for Downtown Partners, urged Council to award the project with alternate A. She stated that she
plans to contact Trees Forever to see if they would volunteer trees for the project. All present
had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for the 1999 4th and Valley Parking Lot
Resurfacing
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
ORDINANCES:
1. Motion for Final Adoption of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.08 of the Burlington
City Code and Adopting the 1997 Uniform Building Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
2. Motion for Final Adoption of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.16 of the Burlington
City Code and Adopting the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
3. Motion for Final Adoption of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.20 of the Burlington
City Code and Adopting the 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
4. Motion for Final Adoption of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.10 of the Burlington
City Code and Adopting the 1997 Uniform Code for Building Conservation
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
5. Motion for Final Adoption of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.12 (Electrical Code)
of the Burlington Municipal Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application with the State of Iowa for Traffic
Safety Funds for Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Division Street and Plane Street on
Behalf of the City of Burlington
DISCUSSION: Council Member Thomas urged the Council to vote against the filing of an application with the State of Iowa for Traffic Safety Funds for traffic signals at the intersection of Division Street and Plane Street. He stated that traffic signals at the Division Street and Plane Street intersection was not warranted. He stated that the only times that the intersection was busy was during the start and close of school each day. Council Member Henry stated that it was dangerous to ignore facts regarding public safety issues. He stated that the traffic counts at the intersection warrant traffic signals. Mayor Scott stated that the City received a petition from concerned citizens requesting the City install traffic signals at the Division and Plane Street intersection. Council Member Edwards stated that the City was simply applying for funds for the project. He stated that there would be a public hearing at a later date for the project. The Public Works Director stated that even prior to the petition, the Public Works Department was looking at the intersection for possible placement of traffic signals. He stated that there was a tremendous amount of traffic at the Division and Plane Street intersection. He further stated that the project had been scheduled on the City's Capital Improvement Program last year. 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 Amendment for Parking Restrictions on Narrow Streets
DISCUSSION: Dorothy Donaldson of Hope Temple Church presented signatures to Council regarding parking restrictions on South 8th Street from Walnut to Pine. She stated that the church does not have ample parking with the parking restriction. She stated that the church would like Council to reconsider restricting the parking to the east side and/or eliminate the parking restriction. Pastor Donaldson of Hope Temple Church stated that he was not aware that the petition needed to be signed by all residents on the street. He further stated that he would prefer no parking restriction. After considerable discussion by the Council, Mayor Scott instructed the Public Works Director to send letters to property owners and the church asking which side of the street they would like to have the parking restricted. 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: None.
Adjournment: 8:20 p.m. Approved: January 3, 2000
Kathleen P. Salisbury Timothy E. Scott
City Clerk, CMC Mayor
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.
(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 1999 Saunderson Heights Decorative Lighting Project
*Resolution Approving Final Acceptance and Release of Retention Monies for the 1998
Burlington Family Recreation Complex
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
NUISANCE ABATEMENTS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Purchase of Two Police Vehicles for the Burlington Police
Department
2. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 1999 P.C.C. Pavement Widening and Traffic Signals on U.S. Highway 61 (Roosevelt Avenue) and Agency Street
3. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application with the State of Iowa for Traffic
Safety Funds and Urban-State Traffic Engineering Program Funds for Traffic Signal at
the Intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and Mason Road on Behalf of the City of Burlington
4. Resolution Approving Lease Agreement Between the City of Burlington and Ruan
Leasing Company for Slightly Over Two Acres of Ground Acquired from C & E for the
New Public Works Complex