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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
Meeting No. 14
July 17, 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
PROCLAMATION:
National Night Out - Mary Macholz
Retirement of James E. Blair, Firefighter/Paramedic
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 removed the Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation to Provide for Traffic Safety Improvement Program Funds from the Consent Agenda for discussion at the close of the meeting. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
HEARING:
1. Statement: Consideration of Disposition of City-owned Property at 809 Maple Street
COMMENTS: The Housing Coordinator stated that the public hearing provided for the sale of
809 Maple Street to Orvilla Lyons in the amount of $1.00. She stated that the petitioner lives at
the southwest corner of Maple and 8th Street and plans to construct a garage. She further stated
that the City had acquired the residential property located at 809 Maple Street with LHAP funds
in the South Hill Targeted Neighborhood No. 2. All present had opportunity to speak and
nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Disposition of City-owned Property at 809 Maple Street
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Parking Restrictions on Winegard Drive Between Cottonwood
Street and the Highway 61 Frontage Road in Burlington, Iowa
DISCUSSION: The Public Works Director stated that in June 2000 the City received a request from Autumn Heights to restrict parking on Winegard Drive to one side of the street. He stated that the reason for the request was visibility concerns and the increased safety of more maneuvering rooms for tenants of Autumn Heights. He stated that after speaking with abutting businesses it was decided to restrict parking on the north side of the street. He stated that the Public Works Department had sent notices to those affected regarding the proposed action. Dave Walker of 708 Terrace Drive encouraged Council to support the restriction of parking on the north side of Winegard Drive between Cottonwood Street and Highway 61 Frontage Road. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Resolution Supporting the Renovation of the Foehlinger Fountain in Crapo Park
DISCUSSION: The Parks and Recreation Director stated that in March 2000 the Parks Advisory made as its goal the renovation of Foehlinger Fountain in Crapo Park. He stated that the fountain was built in 1938 and has deteriorated. He reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the scope of the project. He stated that the estimated cost of the project was $55,000.00. He stated that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Grant would pay approximately 1/3 of the cost of the project. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
3. Resolution Calling for A Special Election to Vote Upon the Question of Issuing Bonds
for the Purpose of Building a New Public Library
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that the Library Board of Trustees has requested that the Council set the date of October 10, 2000 for a Special Election to vote upon the question of issuing bonds in the amount of $4,380,000.00 for the purpose of building a new public library. He stated that after reviewing the State Code, a special election was required for a bond issue on the library and it could be held in conjunction with the November 2000 Presidential Election. He stated that the Resolution calls for the bond levy to be $4,380,000.00. He further stated that Council needed to amend the question to $4,500,000.00 which would cover the cost of issuance fees for the bond issue. Those who spoke in favor of the Special Election to be held on October 10, 2000 to vote upon the question of issuing bonds for the purpose of building a new public Library were as follows: Mary Ann Brown of the Library Board of Trustees; Chris King of 192 Crestview Drive; Bobby Wilson of 2429 Hermann; Joe Abrisz of 2700 Yoder Drive; Matt Snyder of 9022 Glenmark Drive; Jim Adams of 2101 Sunnyside Avenue; Jerry Rigdon of 1600 Heisey and Don Allgood of Memorial Park Road. Many of those who spoke regarding the October 10, 2000 special election date felt the Library Bond Issue deserved its own forum and not placed on the ballot with a Presidential Election. Those who spoke who felt the election should be held in conjunction with the Presidential Election were as follows: Dave Hanrahan of 1709 Oak Street and Harry and Elaine Baxter of 1016 North 4th Street. Many of those who spoke regarding the placement of the Library Bond Issue with the Presidential Election felt there would be a bigger voter turnout for the Presidential Election thus more citizens would be voting on the Library Bond Issue. After considerable discussion by the audience, Council Member Kellogg stated that he agreed with Harry and Elaine Baxter and Dave Hanrahan that the voters of Burlington were knowledgeable about voting to notice and be informed on the question of the election. Council Member Thomas stated that the Library Bond Issue needed its own special date of October 10, 2000. Council Member Edwards stated that only a few voters ever show up for special elections. He stated that he favored the Library Bond Issue be placed with the Presidential Election but would go concur with the majority and vote in favor of the October 10, 2000 election date. Mayor Scott stated that it was time to move forward with the issue to the public. He stated that he had confidence in the date that the Library Board of Trustees had decided upon. Mayor Scott made a motion to Amend the Dollar Amount to $4,500,000.00 in the Question to the Citizens of Burlington, Iowa in regard to the Resolution Calling for A Special Election to Vote Upon the Question of Issuing Bonds for the Purpose of Building a New Public Library. Council Member Thomas seconded the motion. After roll call vote the motion was unanimously approved to amend the dollar amount in the question to $4,500,000.00. No motion was made to amend the date of October 10, 2000 for the Special Election. The Resolution was unanimously approved by the Council. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
4. Motion to Amend the Dollar Amount to $4,500,000.00 in the Question to the Citizens of
Burlington, Iowa in regard to the Resolution Calling for A Special Election to Vote Upon
the Question of Issuing Bonds for the Purpose of Building A New Public Library
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
5. Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation to
Provide for Traffic Safety Improvement Program Funds
DISCUSSION: Council Member Thomas stated that he did not feel a traffic light was warranted at the intersection of Division and Plane as traffic has moved well the last 30 to 40 years without traffic lights at that intersection. He stated that he would rather see traffic lights at the intersection of Central Street and Maple Street. Rev. Lawrence Manson of 601 Vine Street stated that he has a hearing-impaired grandson that will soon be living with him. He stated that the would like to see a sign placed that states a "hearing impaired child" lives in the community. The Public Works Director stated that the City received a grant in the amount of $65,000.00 for traffic lights at the intersection of Division Street and Plane Street. He stated that the State has criteria that they review prior to giving a grant for traffic lights. He stated that the intersection of Division Street and Plane Street had met the criteria of the Iowa Department of Transportation. The City Manager stated that the City was originally petitioned by the property owners in the area to place traffic lights at the intersection of Division Street and Plane Street. Mayor Scott requested that the Public Works Director do a study of the intersection of Maple Street and Central Avenue to see if there is a need for traffic signals at that location. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 3 - "AYES" SCOTT, EDWARDS, KELLOGG
1 - "NAY" THOMAS) ADOPTED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: Jim Adams of 2101 Sunny side Avenue invited the viewing
audience to the Library Fund Raising Kickoff on July 18, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at Pzazz. All present
had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Adjournment: 8:50 p.m. Approved: August 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 Naming Depositories for Deposits of the City of Burlington
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: August 7, 2000
1. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the South Hill Neighborhood Plan