MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
Meeting No. 23
December 4, 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. Boy Scout Troop No. 58 led the City
Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
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
HEARINGS:
1. Statement: Consideration of Disposition of City-Owned Property at 425 May Avenue
COMMENTS: The Housing Planner stated that the City had acquired 425 May Avenue with
LHAP funds. She stated that the City had planned on demolishing the home at a cost of
approximately $4,000.00. She further stated that the City was approached by a developer to
purchase the property from the City for $100.00 for rehabilitation as a rental property for low to
moderate income individuals. Council Member Thomas stated it was a good deal to sale the
property as it would place the property back on the tax rolls. 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 425 May Avenue
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Statement: Consideration of an Encroachment Agreement Between the City of
Burlington and Leyda, Burrus and Metz, Permitting the Encroachment of a Sales Display
Area Along the Western 15 Feet of Mark Lane Right-of-Way, East of Lots 281, 282 and
the South 17' of Lot 283, Northern Addition, Block 201, City of Burlington
COMMENTS: The City Planner stated that the City received a request from Leyda, Burrus and
Metz to add private parking for rental properties located at their business site at the corner of Oak
and Osborn Streets. He stated that upon review of the request it was noticed that over the years
that the petitioner had slowly moved their displays into City right-of-way. He stated that staff
does not recommend private parking for Leyda, Burrus and Metz. He stated that the proposed
encroachment agreement would provide for Leyda, Burrus and Metz to encroach upon City right-of-way for a display area. He stated that the encroachment agreement provides that Leyda,
Burrus and Metz would be providing liability insurance and would pay a one-time fee for
encroaching upon City right-of-way. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional
was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement Between the City of Burlington and
Leyda, Burrus and Metz, Permitting the Encroachment of a Sales Display Area Along the
Western 15 Feet of Mark Lane Right-of-Way, East of Lots 281, 282 and the South 17' of
Lot 283, Northern Addition, Block 201, City of Burlington
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.
Adjournment: 7:20 p.m. Approved: December 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 ABATEMENT
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Accepting Projects for Inclusion in the 2001 Residential Street Improvement
Program
2. Resolution to Establish A New Fee and Charge Schedule for Flint Hills Municipal Golf Course Effective January 1, 2001
3. Resolution Approving Demolition Assessments for Various Properties
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2000 Hawkeye Sewer, Phase II, Storm
Sewer Improvements, Division V (December 18, 2000)
2. Consideration of An Encroachment Agreement with Sombrero Bar and Grill Located at 863 Jefferson Street for a Handicap Ramp (December 18, 2000)
3. Consideration of Sale of Vacated 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 (December 18, 2000)
4. Consideration of Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 (January 2, 2001)
APPOINTMENTS:
Riverfront Advisory Committee: Lisa T. Walsh
Low Rent Housing Agency: Thomas Bachtell
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