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. 2
January 18, 2000
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council
Members Edwards, Kellogg, 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. He also stated that the City Manager was appointed as Chairperson to the Des Moines County Solid Waste Commission. Council Member Thomas 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
HEARING:
1. Statement: Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Transportation Enhancement
Grant Application for the Highway 34 Corridor Landscape Improvements
COMMENTS: Hal Morton, representing Downtown Partners, Inc., stated that the proposed
Resolution provides for the grant application for funding through the Transportation
Enhancement Grant for the Highway 34 Corridor Landscape Improvements. He stated that the
landscape improvements would start at the Great River Bridge and end at Central Avenue. He
stated that proposed landscape plan for the area will reduce the maintenance needs by
establishing a more appropriate natural prairie system native to the area. He stated that the grant
request was for $132,779.00 in transportation enhancement funds. He stated that Downtown
Partners has the matching monies needed for the project. He stated that Downtown Partners
needed the City's support for maintenance of the area. He stated that the prairie grass would
need to be maintained every couple of years. Pam Jochims, Executive Director for Downtown
Partners, Inc., stated that the height of the prairie grass would be controlled by the type of seed
mix purchased. She also stated that there would be no burning of the prairie grass per the Fire
Chief. She further stated that the prairie grass would be seeded in March or April of 2000 and
would take three to five years to mature. Mayor Scott stated that copies of the landscape plan
were available at the office of Downtown Partners. All present had opportunity to speak and
nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving a Transportation Enhancement Grant Application for the Highway
34 Corridor Landscape Improvements
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Approving Final Plat of Diewold Subdivision, Lots 1 & 2
DISCUSSION: The City Planner stated that Diewold Subdivision was located at the corner of Roosevelt and West Avenue. He stated that Outlots C and D were not being platted at this time. He stated that Lot 1 consisted of 17 acres and was located adjacent to the west side of Mason Road. He stated that Lot 2 was located adjacent to the east side of Mason Road. He stated that presently Lots 1 and 2 were zoned residential. The City Manager suggested to the Council that the Resolution be amended to note that the extension of Willow Avenue from the north line of Lot 2 to Mason Road, as shown on the plat, is a tentative placement; the actual location of Willow Avenue, as extended, will be determined by the City of Burlington, Iowa, and the purchaser of Lot 2 as development proceeds. Council Member Edwards made a motion to amend the Resolution Approving Final Plat of Diewold Subdivision by adding the following condition: the extension of Willow Avenue from the north line of Lot 2 to Mason Road, as shown on the plat, is a tentative placement; the actual location of Willow Avenue, as extended, will be determined by the City of Burlington, Iowa, and the purchaser of Lot 2 as development proceeds. Council Member Wright seconded the motion. After roll call vote the motion was unanimously approved. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Motion to Amend the Resolution Approving Final Plat of Diewold Subdivision, Lots 1 &
2 with A Condition in Regard to the Extension of Willow Avenue from the north line of
Lot 2 to Mason Road
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.
Adjournment: 7:28 p.m. Approved: February 7, 2000
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
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for STP
Funding for the Highway 34 Corridor Landscape Improvements
2. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 1999-2000 Steamboat Senior Center Roof
Replacement
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: February 7, 2000
1. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2000 Public Works Complex
Construction
2. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2000 Police Department Building
Generator Replacement Project
3. Consideration of A Cable TV Franchise Regulatory Ordinance
APPOINTMENTS:
Historical Preservation Commission: Hal Morton and Susie Guest
Parks Advisory Committee: Debbie Ritters
RecPlex Advisory Committee: John Dewey
BADCO: Tim Scott
LEMC: David Wunnenberg and Garry Thomas as Alternate
Convention and Tourism Bureau: Tim Scott
Des Moines County Solid Waste Commission: Bill Wright, Bruce Slagle and Don Fitting
Downtown Partners, Inc.: Rod Kellogg and Bruce Slagle
Resource Enhancement and Protection County Committee (REAP): Mike Edwards
Regional Planning Commission: Tim Scott and Bill Wright as Alternate
SE Iowa Economic Development Coalition (SEID): Tim Scott and Garry Thomas as Alternate
SE Iowa Homeless Coordinating Board: Rod Kellogg
Burlington Bees Association: Don Henry
Assessor's Conference Board: Tim Scott and Garry Thomas
Flint Creek Advisory Committee: Mike Edwards
Youth Commission: Garry Thomas
Steamboat Senior Citizen Corporate Board: Rod Kellogg