MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
Meeting No. 24
December 18, 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
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 Resolution of Necessity for the 2001 Alley Reconstruction
from Mason Road to Louisa Street between Leebrick Street and Garfield Avenue Tabled
from the November 20, 2000 City Council Meeting
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director stated that the hearing on the Resolution of Necessity for the 2001 Alley Reconstruction from Mason Road to Louisa Street between Leebrick Street and Garfield Avenue was required by State Code. He stated that the City Clerk had mailed letters to affected property owners on November 29, 2000 inviting them to the public hearing. He stated that approximately three months ago property owners petitioned the City for reconstruction of their alley with 100% of the project being paid by the property owner. He reviewed with Council and the viewing public the plans and specifications for the project. He stated that the approximate cost of the project was $44,000.00 with the maximum assessment amount per property owner being $1,760.00. He stated that bids would be received on January 24, 2001 and the project would be awarded on February 5, 2001. Those who spoke in favor of the project were as follows: Kirby Corrick of 407 South Garfield; Teresa Morehead of 1335 South Garfield and David Menke of 1401 South Garfield. Phil Olson of 1320 South Leebrick was opposed to the project. He stated that it was unfair that the assessment was being divided equally among property owners and was not assessed according to lot frontage. Mayor Scott and Council Member Thomas stated that it was great to see a neighborhood coming together to improve their neighborhood. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution of Necessity for the 2001 Alley Reconstruction from Mason Road to Louisa
Street between Leebrick Street and Garfield Avenue
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Statement: Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2001 Alley Reconstruction
from Mason Road to Louisa Street between Leebrick Street and Garfield Avenue
COMMENTS: The City Manager stated that the plans and specifications for the 2001 Alley
Reconstruction from Mason Road to Louisa Street between Leebrick Street and Garfield Avenue
were discussed during the previous hearing on the Resolution of Necessity. All present had
opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for the 2001 Alley Reconstruction from
Mason Road to Louisa Street between Leebrick Street and Garfield Avenue
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
3. Statement: Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2000 Hawkeye Sewer, Phase
II, Storm Sewer Improvements, Division V
COMMENTS: The City Engineer reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the 2000
Hawkeye Sewer, Phase II, Storm Sewer Improvements, Division V which consisted of the
following: overall project review; project time schedule; project cost summary; project results as
of December, 2000; Hawkeye trunk sewer system; manhole data; proposed improvements for
summer of 2001 storm sewer work; and summary and conclusion. He stated that the projected
cost for the study was $2,066,712.22; estimated cost for storm separation was $4,146,076.12 and
sanitary cost $5,393,551.00. He stated that the grant/local match was $13,332.519.00. He stated
that the proposed improvements for the summer of 2001 are as follows: storm sewer system
downtown (Valley Street, 5th to Front; Washington Street, 4th to 3rd; 5th Street, Valley to
Washington; Columbia and 5th Street; Main Street, Valley to Columbia; 6th and Jefferson St.;
Washington St., Main to Front); additional areas on Hawkeye System (Washington Street,
Marshall to Peasley; Iowa and Brooks; Alley, North of Oak, 8th to 7th and Sunnyside Avenue,
Pilger to Gnahn). He stated that bids would be received on February 20, 2001. He further stated
that the estimated cost was $920,000.00 with contract time taking approximately 180 working
days (March 20, 2001 to November 29, 2001). The Public Works Director, the Mayor and
Council praised the City Engineer for the tremendous job he has done on the Hawkeye Sewer
Project. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the
City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for the 2000 Hawkeye Sewer, Phase II,
Storm Sewer Improvements, Division V
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
4. Statement: Consideration of An Encroachment Agreement with Sombrero Bar and Grill
Located at 863 Jefferson Street for a Handicap Ramp
COMMENTS: The City Planner stated the Sombrero Bar and Grill located at 863 Jefferson
Street has requested the construction of a handicap ramp in the front of their building. He
reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the detailed plans for the handicap ramp.
Council Member Thomas stated that he would like to see the City Code amended by requiring
push button door openings for handicapped access. 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 with Sombrero Bar and Grill
Located at 863 Jefferson Street for a Handicap Ramp
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
5. Statement: Consideration of Sale of Vacated South 10 Feet of the East 67 Feet of Lot 10
in P. Chalfant's Addition with Conditions
COMMENTS: The City Planner stated that the City had recently vacated the south 10 feet of the
67 feet of Lot 10 in P. Chalfant's Addition. He stated that the property would now be sold to
Roderer's Pit Shop so that they could expand their business. 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 Vacated South 10 Feet of the East 67 Feet of Lot 10 in P.
Chalfant's Addition with Conditions
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Approving the City Council's Strategic Plan
DISCUSSION: The City Manager reviewed the City Council's Strategic Plan which consisted of
the following: accomplishments; ongoing strategic priorities; emerging strategic priorities and
agreements. Mayor Scott requested that 8c. of ongoing strategic priorities be amended to read
"Implement Sunday Hours"; and that 3b. be added to agreements to read "Funding strategies and
alternatives." Council Member Kellogg stated that the Council's goal setting session was very
productive. Mayor Scott stated that the Council ended up with a long list of accomplishments.
He credited City staff for the accomplishments. All present had opportunity to speak and
nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.
Adjournment: 8:03 p.m. Approved: January 2, 2001
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 Meeting
Payroll and City Claims
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
NUISANCE ABATEMENTS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Purchase of A Type 1 Ambulance for the Burlington Fire Department
2. Resolution Approving Issuance of Taxicab License for C-Yellow Cab
3. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of An Application with the State of Iowa and Southeast
Iowa Regional Planning for STP Funds for Improvements Along South Street Between
Summer Street and Main Street on Behalf of the City of Burlington
APPOINTMENTS:
Citizen Budget Education Committee: Gary Roberts, Dick Distelhorst, Jim Egerton, Pat Genereux, David Hanrahan, Don Henry
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