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. 9
May 1, 2000
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council
Members Edwards, Kellogg and Thomas present. Council Member Wright resigned effective
April 21, 2000.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAMATIONS:
* School Board Recognition Week - Tom Courtney
* Appreciation to Jim Matz, Chairperson of the Burlington International "BIG Games"
* Recognizing Burlington, Ontario, Canada as Our "Sister City"
* Make a Change Week - Miss Burlington 1999 - Emily Engberg
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 OF ANN PARKS HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD TO THE SPECIAL NEEDS
FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES COUNTY AND LYN STINSON
DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott presented Lyn Stinson and the Special Needs Foundation of Des
Moines County with the Ann Parks Human Rights Award. He stated that Ann Parks had passed
away from cancer while serving on the City Council. He stated that the Special Needs
Foundation of Des Moines County and Lyn Stinson were both deserving of the award. Lyn
Stinson thanked the Human Rights Commission for awarding her with the Ann Parks Human
Rights Award. She stated that she admired Ann Parks. Jesse Powell of the Special Needs
Foundation of Des Monies County thanked the Human Rights Commission and Evelyn Miller on
behalf of her mother, Virginia Miller, who recently passed away, for nominating the Foundation
with the Ann Parks Human Rights Award. Jeff Heland, Chairperson of the Human Rights
Commission, stated that the Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County assists children
and adults with special needs. He stated that Lyn Stinson was involved in many organizations
and was a model citizen. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in
the office of the City Clerk.
HEARING:
1. Statement: Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.24 Speed Restrictions
of the Burlington Municipal Code
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director stated that the proposed Ordinance amends Chapter
10.24 Speed Restrictions of the Burlington Municipal Code. He stated that the various speed
limits listed in the Ordinance have been in effect for sometime. He stated that the adoption of the
Ordinance was a "housekeeping" item. 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
Chapter 10.24 Speed Restrictions of the Burlington Municipal Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
ORDINANCE:
1. Motion for Final Adoption of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.20 Fire Prevention
Code of the Burlington Municipal Code
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that there were no changes to the proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.20 Fire Prevention Code since the last meeting. Dave Hanrahan of 1709 Oak Street stated that he received little satisfaction from speaking with the Department of Natural Resources. He urged the Council to allow a leaf pickup once a month. Dale Hockett of 134 Greenbriar stated that he received a letter from a senior citizen thanking him for speaking up on behalf of senior citizens who are living on pensions and social security and have to purchase bags for their leaves. He further stated that the bags were too small. Cheryl Kendall of 2128 South 15th Street stated that she had contacted the Department of Natural Resources this past week and found out that there was a young boy from Burlington who almost died at the University Hospital from smoke inhalation. She stated that the Department of Natural Resources has grants and a program called SWAP which finds places for cities to compost leaves. She further stated that she would be interested in serving on an environmental committee. After discussion by the Council it was the consensus to bring up the issue after one year to evaluate. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 3 - "AYES" THOMAS, EDWARDS, SCOTT
1 - "NAY" KELLOGG) CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving the Placement of Stop Signs at Various Locations as Provided in
Chapter 10.52.030
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that the proposed Resolution approves the placement of stop signs at various locations in Burlington. He stated that he has authority as City Manager to authorize the temporary installation of stop signs pending approval by the City Council in accordance with Chapter 10.52.0303 of the City Code. Council Member Thomas stated that he would like to see a stop sign at the corner of 12th and Pine. He stated that vehicles drive fast through the intersection. The Public Works Director stated that the Public Works Department looks at various criteria (visibility; amount of traffic; and flow of traffic) to determine if a stop sign is warranted. He stated that stop signs were not affective in preventing motorists from speeding. Council Members Edwards and Kellogg suggested that the area of 12th and Pine be patrolled occasionally. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Resolution Calling for A Special Election to Fill Council Vacancy
DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott stated that the Council had the option of filling the Council vacancy by either appointment or special election. He stated that it was his personal feeling to have a special election due to the amount of time left on Council Member Wright's term. Council Members Thomas and Edwards also echoed Mayor Scott's feelings. Council Member Kellogg stated that he would agree with having a special election although he would have liked saving the monies that will be spent on having an election. 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: 8:00 p.m. Approved: May 15, 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 Awarding Contracts for the 2000 Hawkeye Sewer, Phase II, Storm Sewer
Improvements, Divisions I through IV
2. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 1999 CDBG Sewer Project, Phase III, Division V
3. Resolution Approving An Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the
Use of Urban-State Traffic Engineering Program Funds for Traffic Control Signals at the
Intersection of Mason Road and Highway 61
4. Resolution Approving Purchase of New Vinyl Boat Docks for the Burlington Riverfront
5. Resolution Approving Outdoor Sales Area for Liquor License for the Beer Barrel, Inc.
dba/The Beer Barrel for May 13, 2000
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: May 15, 2000
1. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2000 ACC Overlay Project
2. Consideration of Budget Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Budget
APPOINTMENTS:
City Planning Commission: Dan Carlson
Cable Television Commission: Kathleen Hemmesch and Ruth Ann Sandrock
Enterprise Commission: Mike Edwards