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. 20
October 16, 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
PROCLAMATIONS:
Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra Day - Keith Schulz and Elaine Cederquist
Business Women's Week - Helen Berry and Melva Dustman
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. 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 An Ordinance Prohibiting the Construction of Wells within
the City Limits for Use as a Potable Water Source
COMMENTS: The City Planner reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the proposed
Ordinance which prohibits the construction of wells within the City limits for use as a potable
water source. He stated that the Ordinance would protect the public health and safety of the
property owners and provide a safe water supply. He stated that the proposed Ordinance would
provide that no new wells would be drilled for drinking water and any existing wells would be
exempt. He stated that anyone needed to redrill a well would have to hook into the City's water
system. He further stated that the Ordinance provided for a special exception granted by the
Burlington Municipal Waterworks Director. He stated that an example for a special exception
would be if there were no City water mains located in the area. 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 Prohibiting the
Construction of Wells within the City Limits for Use as a Potable Water Source
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
ORDINANCE:
1. Motion for Final Adoption 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: The Mayor stated that the proposed Ordinance provides that Court Street, eastbound from Fifth Street to Fourth Street be made a two-way street. Those who spoke in favor of keeping Court Street a one-way street were as follows: Tom and Vicky Hull of 421 Court; Jerry Adams of 417 Court Street and Helen Berry of Skunk River Road. Many of those who spoke stated that they have become accustomed to Court Street being a one-way street. They further stated that a two-way street would make the traffic flow tighter and create a safety issue. Jerry Adams of 417 Court Street presented Council with a petition signed by 75 residents in the surrounding area requesting that the Council keep Court Street a one-way street. He stated that Great River Christian School was also in favor of keeping Court Street as a one-way street. Mayor Scott and Council Member Wehrle stated that they have heard from a lot of citizens that feel Court Street (a 31-foot street) should be a two-way street. Charlie Eads of 2012 South 4th Street stated that Court Street should be a two-way street since the hospital has moved out of downtown Burlington. He stated that he visits the library three to four times a week and has to travel out of his way to get to the library due to Court Street being a one-way street. Council Member Thomas stated that he could see both sides of the issue. He stated that at this time he could not see a reason to disrupt the neighborhood. Mayor Scott stated that he could see Council Member Thomas's side but could also see where making Court Street a two-way street would benefit many citizens. After considerable discussion by Council the motion for final adoption was approved with Council Member Thomas voting against the final adoption. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES" WEHRLE, EDWARDS, KELLOGG, SCOTT
1 - "NAY" THOMAS) CARRIED
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Approving Final Plat of the Eleventh Addition to Flint Ridge Business Park
Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The City Planner stated that Flint Ridge Park Subdivision was located west of West Burlington Avenue and north of the intersection of Division Street and West Burlington Avenue. He stated that BADCO plans to subdivide the existing lot four of Flint Ridge Business Park Subdivision into eight lots for industrial development. He stated that one lot would transfer to an adjacent property owner and one lot would be dedicated as public right-of-way. He stated that staff would suggest the following requirements: along the north side of the subdivision utility easements would be located along the northern edge of the subdivision; the right-of-way should be preliminary platted to the south edge of lot four to create a future internal drive to the south across lot five that would ultimately exit onto Division Street, therefore, if lot five to the south is ever divided, as lot four is being divided, there would not be an additional cul-de-sac created nor would it be acceptable to the City. Mayor Scott stated that five lots were presently being looked at for purchase. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.
Adjournment: 8:25 p.m. Approved: November 6, 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
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2000 Cascade Bridge Repairs - Project I
2. Resolution Approving Financial Support for the Local Housing Assistance Program in
Downtown Burlington
3. Resolution Awarding Contracts for the 2000 Public Library Retaining Wall
Reconstruction, 501 North 4th Street
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: November 6, 2000
1. Consideration of Sale of Vineyard Street Right-of-Way Between Adjacent Lot 14, Block
2, and Lot 8, Block 3, First Addition to Scotten Place Subdivision
2. Consideration of Sale of Cottonwood Court Right-of-Way Between the South Line of
Vineyard Street and the North Line of Kirkwood Street
3. Consideration of An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Street Right-of-Way Adjacent to
Lot 10 P. Chalfant's Addition, Located on the Northeast Corner of the Intersection of
Chalfant Street and Mt. Pleasant Street
4. Consideration of A Resolution Authorizing an Encroachment Agreement Upon Public
Street Right-of-Way with Burlington Gymnastics Society for Construction of a Handicap
Ramp located at 129 South 4th Street
APPOINTMENTS:
Parks Advisory Committee: Jim Poffenbarger
Human Rights Commission: John Carroll and Colette Carroll
Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission: Jack Wehrle
Southeast Iowa Economic Development Coalition: Jack Wehrle