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. 17
September 5, 2000
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council
Members Edwards, Kellogg, Thomas and Wehrle present.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAMATION:
Knights of Columbus Mentally Handicapped Drive Weekend
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 the items listed on the consent agenda to the viewing audience. He further requested that the Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2000 Public Library Retaining Wall Reconstruction, 501 North 4th Street be removed from the consent agenda for discussion at the end of the meeting. 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
ORDINANCE:
1. Motion to Amend the Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second Reading of the Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.04.160 of the City Code by Modifying the Insufficient Fund Fee for Checks Returned to the City of Burlington to Waive the Second Reading and for Final Adoption of the Ordinance
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that there were no changes to the Ordinance that modifies the insufficient fund fee for checks returned to the City. Mayor Scott stated that the Ordinance allows the City to charge the highest rate allowed by State Code which is presently $20.00. Council Member Kellogg made a motion for waiver of the preliminary consideration and adoption of the second reading and for final adoption of the Ordinance. Council Member Thomas seconded the motion. After roll call vote the motion to waive the second reading and final adopt the Ordinance 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: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
2. Motion for Waiver of Preliminary Consideration and Adoption of the Second Reading
and for Final Adoption of An Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.04.160 of
the City Code by Modifying the Insufficient Fund Fee for Checks Returned to the City of
Burlington
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2000 Public Library Retaining Wall
Reconstruction, 501 North 4th Street
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that the retaining wall behind the Library has been down the past two years. He stated that the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department has recommended a support wall be built of concrete and then place limestone in front of the support wall at a future date. He stated that the Library Board of Trustees was in agreement with the recommendation. He stated that in May 2000 an alternative wall similar to the Blimpies retaining wall was suggested by City staff to the Historic Preservation Commission. He stated that the Historic Preservation had rejected that proposal. He stated that Engineering then went back to their original plans to have a support wall built. He presented to the Council a letter from the Library Director in agreement with the support wall and the reuse of salvaged limestone. He further stated that it was the opinion of the City's Attorney that the issue did not need to go before the Historic Preservation Commission since the issue was a repair. David Lloyd, Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Commission, stated that the Commission was mostly concerned that they were left out of the loop in the decision making process of the stone wall. Jim Hodges of 521 Court Street; Becky Anderson of 327 South Garfield; Sandy Morrison of 616 Columbia; Angela Adams of 417 Court Street and Bryan Schulte of 520 Court Street stated their support of the Historic Preservation Commission. Those who spoke felt the City should abide by the same standards of those in the Heritage Hill Historic District and a certificate of appropriateness should be obtained by the City from the Historic Preservation Commission. Council Members Thomas and Edwards stated that the Historic Preservation Commission was left out of the loop and more discussion needs to take place on the issue. Council Member Kellogg stated that the support wall was necessary in maintaining the wall. Mayor Scott stated that the issue needed to be brought back to the Historic Preservation Commission. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "NAYS") FAILED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: Al Christensen invited Council and the viewing audience to
the dedication ceremony on Friday, September 8, 2000 at 9 a.m. for the unveiling of the restored
spiral slide in Crapo Park. He stated that the slide was restored by Balzer Brothers. Mayor Scott
stated that Burlington's Lady Liberty has been restored and was on display at its new location on
the riverfront. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office
of the City Clerk.
Adjournment: 7:40 p.m. Approved: September 18, 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
NUISANCE ABATEMENTS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Awarding Purchase of Three Vehicles for the Police Department
2. Resolution Approving Purchase of One 3-Ton, Eighteen Passenger "Flexi-Bus" (Street
Car) for the City of Burlington
3. Resolution Approving an Operating Agreement by and Between the City of Burlington
and Downtown Partners, Inc. for Historic Trolley
4. Resolution Authorizing Submission of RISE Grant to Iowa Department of Transportation
for Public Improvements within Flint Ridge Business Park
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: September 18, 2000
1. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Section 10.52.020 One-Way Streets of
Chapter 10.52 Controlled Access Facilities, One-Way and Stop Streets of the Burlington
Municipal Code
APPOINTMENT:
Southeast Iowa Development Corporation Loan Review Committee: Jim Olson