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. 18
September 18, 2000
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council
Members Edwards and Wehrle present. Council Members Kellogg and Thomas were not present
as they were out-of-town.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAMATIONS:
* Wireless Etiquette Month - Todd Wise
* Constitution Week - Mary Kathryn Poe
* Burlington Area United Way Time - Don Duke and Kathleen Hemmesch
* Burlington Area Crop Walk Day - Michael Hopp
* Rehabilitation Awareness Celebration Week
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF McGRUFF:
Sheriff Behne and Sergeant Parker presented the Mayor and City Council with a plaque in honor
of the 20th Anniversary of McGruff the Crime Dog. They stated that Burlington was one of
twenty host cities to receive the plaque. Council Member Wehrle praised Sergeant Parker for his
duties as McGruff. He stated that he was loved by all elementary children in Burlington. All
present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
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. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 3 - "AYES") CARRIED
HEARING:
1. Statement: 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
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director stated that the proposed Ordinance provides for the
following: making Grube Street one-way, southbound from Steuben Street to DeKalb Street and
making Court Street a two-way street, eastbound from Fifth Street to Fourth Street. He stated
that he received a petition from six property owners along Grube Street requesting that Grube
Street become a one-way street. He stated that the City Council received a citizen request to
make Court Street a two-way street. The City Manager stated that the City Clerk received two
letters from residents along Grube Street asking the Council to keep Grube Street a two-way
street. He further stated that the City Clerk also received a letter from several residents on Court
Street asking that Court Street remain a one-way street. He further stated that the letters have
been made a part of the record by the City Clerk. The following citizens spoke requesting that
Grube Street remain a two-way street for safety reasons: Jeff Hamarstrom of 2305 DeKalb,
Radenna Heinz and Rodney Jones of 2304 DeKalb. Charlie Eads of 2012 South 4th Street urged
Council to make Court Street a two-way street. Mayor Scott stated that he was inclined to vote
in favor of the Ordinance at this time and Council could amend the Ordinance at its second
reading. 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
Section 10.52.020 One-Way Streets of Chapter 10.52 Controlled Access Facilities, One-Way and Stop Streets of the Burlington Municipal Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 3 - "AYES") CARRIED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: Charlie Eads of 2012 South 4th Street and Ed Mackey of
Orchard Meadows Place stated that Court Street should be a two-way street since Burlington
Medical Center is no longer downtown. Don Henry, representing the Burlington Baseball
Association Board, stated that attendance has been slightly higher this past season. He stated that
the ballpark was more customer/family friendly under its new General Manager, Chuck Brockett.
He stated that the Burlington Baseball Association was pleased with the present level of capital
support by the City. He further thanked Council for their continued support. Michael and
DeeDee Warner representing the Burlington Steperettes requested support and ideas from the
City. Michael Warner stated that the Steperettes were going to receive funding in 2001 from
United Way. He further stated that he would like to be able to afford to take the Steperettes on
out-of-town trips. Council Member Wehrle urged the Warners to not get discouraged. Mayor
Scott stated that the Warners' were very passionate in their efforts. He stated that the City
Manager and Council would be discussing the issue at a later date. Dave Hanrahan of 1709 Oak
Street presented the Mayor and Council with an article from the September 16, 2000 newspaper
stated that the bonding amount that the taxpayers would have to pay was $4,500,000.00. He
stated that the article misrepresented the facts as taxpayers will end up repaying $8,000,000.00
for the bond issue. Mayor Scott and Council Member Wehrle stated that most citizens realize
that the bonds will cost more than $4,500,000.00 as the bonding company is not going to let the
City borrow money interest free. Council Member Wehrle stated that he admired the Mayor that
he explained to citizens on the KBUR Talk Show that the total cost with interest that taxpayers
would be paying was $8,000,000.00. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional
was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Adjournment: 8:20 p.m. Approved: October 2, 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 Approving Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Street Finance Report, Road Use Tax
2. Resolution Awarding Purchase of Haz Mat Vehicle for the Fire Department
3. Resolution Approving Outdoor Service Area for Amera-Team Investments dba/Jefferson Street Café for Heritage Days, September 29 & 30, 2000