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. 21
November 6, 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: ALPHA DELTA KAPPA - JEANETTE MCWHORTER
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF GRADUATION FROM CITIZEN POLICE
ACADEMY
DISCUSSION: Lt. Bell presented the following citizens with certificates of graduation from the
Citizen Police Academy: Karen Clay; Kevin Glendening; Mindy Haas; Robert Holewinski;
Steve Martin; Theresa Ritters; Shirley Self; Ray Toal and Bessie Weak. 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. Council Member Thomas announced those individuals appointed to various City commissions and boards. Council Member Edwards requested the removal of the Resolution Awarding Purchase of Boat, Motor and Trailer for the Burlington Police Department 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: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
HEARINGS:
1. Statement: 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
COMMENTS: The City Planner stated that the hearings on the sale of Vineyard and
Cottonwood Court were vacated five years ago and needed to be sold and transferred to
Winegard Realty. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the
office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Sale of Vineyard Street Right-of-Way Between Adjacent Lot 14,
Block 2, and Lot 8, Block 3, First Addition to Scotten Place Subdivision
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Statement: Consideration of Sale of Cottonwood Court Right-of-Way Between the South
Line of Vineyard Street and the North Line of Kirkwood Street
COMMENTS: None.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Sale of Cottonwood Court Right-of-Way Between the South Line of
Vineyard Street and the North Line of Kirkwood Street
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
3. Statement: 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
COMMENTS: The City Planner stated that the proposed Ordinance vacates a portion of street
right-of-way adjacent to Lot 10 of P. Chalfant's Addition, located on the northeast corner of the
intersection of Chalfant Street and Mt. Pleasant Street. He stated that Roederer's Tavern, the
petitioner, plans to expand their business by upgrading their kitchen and restroom facilities. He
stated that the vacation was needed to make the improvements to their business. 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 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
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
4. Statement: 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
COMMENTS: The City Planner stated that the proposed Resolution provides for an
encroachment agreement upon public street right-of-way with Burlington Gymnastic Society for
construction of a handicap ramp located at their business address of 129 South 4th Street. He
stated that Burlington Gymnastic Society had a building permit and has already built the ramp.
He stated that the encroachment agreement would authorize the placement of the ramp. He
stated that the Burlington Gymnastic Society would still have to submit their plans for the ramp.
All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City
Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
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
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
ORDINANCE:
1. Motion to Amend the Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second Reading of the
Ordinance by Waiving the Second Reading and Final Adopting the Ordinance Prohibiting the
Construction of Wells within the City Limits for Use as a Potable Water Source
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that there were no changes to the Ordinance Prohibiting the Construction of Wells within the City Limits for Use as a Potable Water Source. Council Member Kellogg made a motion to waive the second reading of the proposed Ordinance and final adopt the Ordinance. Council Member Thomas seconded the motion. After roll call vote the motion to amend was unanimously approved. 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 Prohibiting the Construction of Wells
within the City Limits for Use as a Potable Water Source
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Awarding Purchase of Boat, Motor and Trailer for the Burlington Police
Department
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that the proposed Resolution provides for the purchase
of a boat, motor and trailer for the Burlington Police Department with monies the City received
from a block grant. Major Luttenegger stated that the City was awarded a three-part block grant
on September 30, 1999. He stated that the monies would be used to purchase a boat, motor and
trailer for the Police Department. He stated that the grant would also provide for overtime at the
Police Department for the next two years. He stated that it was the goal of the Police Department
to have someone always on duty that would be trained to drive the boat in an emergency. The
Fire Chief submitted to the Council a letter of endorsement for the purchase of the boat, motor
and trailer for the Burlington Police Department. He stated that the goal of the Fire Department
was to be able to send a paramedic on the boat to help any individuals with trauma related
injuries or to help those with heart attacks or strokes. Many of the Council Members stated that
they had received negative comments from citizens in regard to purchasing the boat. After
considerable discussion by the Council, Mayor Scott made a motion to continue the approval of
the Resolution to the November 20, 2000 City Council Meeting. Mayor Scott stated that by
continuing the Resolution it would allow the news media to present the issue in a positive format
to the citizens of Burlington. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. After roll call vote
the motion to continue was unanimously approved. All present had opportunity to speak and
nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Motion that the Resolution Awarding Purchase of Boat, Motor and Trailer for the Burlington
Police Department, be continued to the November 20, 2000 City Council Meeting.
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.
Adjournment: 7:50 p.m. Approved: November 20, 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 Purchase of One-Ton Chassis Cab Truck for the Parks Department
2. Resolution Approving Purchase of A Used 1999 Ford F-150 Pickup Truck for the Parks
Department
3. Resolution to Establish A New Fee Schedule for Park Shelter Reservations
4. Resolution Approving Agreement between the City of Burlington and the Modal Division of
the Iowa Department of Transportation for Iowa Rail Assistance Project for Burlington
Junction Railway
5. Resolution Approving Contract with Environmental Management Services of Iowa, Inc. for
Removal of Asbestos Materials Prior to the Demolition of Buildings Currently Located in the
Proposed Right-of-Way for the Central Avenue Overpass Project
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: November 20, 2000
1. Consideration of A Terminable Encroachment Agreement between the City of Burlington
and Robert A. and Virginia B. Weaver for Purposes of Road Construction, Public Ingress and
Egress and Sewer or Other Utility Construction and Maintenance Located at Lot 1 in
Regency Subdivision
2. Consideration of A Resolution Authorizing An Encroachment Agreement Upon Public Street Right-of-Way with the Blues Shop for Construction of a Stairwell and Handicap Ramp Located at 320 North Fourth Street
APPOINTMENTS:
Riverfront Advisory Committee: Bill Wilke, Charles Orndorff and Michael Benninghoven
Housing Appeals Board: Maria Moeller