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. 25

January 2, 2001

The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council Members Edwards, Kellogg and Thomas present. Council Member Wehrle was absent.

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: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED

HEARING:

1. Statement: Consideration of Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2000-2001

COMMENTS: The Deputy City Manager reviewed with the Council and viewing audience Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. He stated that the amendment is comprised of eight items totaling $335,578.00 with the largest of these items, in the amount of $133,428.00, for interest paid during the current fiscal year on the bonds sold to construct the new public works facility. He stated that the amendment reflects the costs for the special City Council Election ($17,600.00), repairs on the retaining wall adjacent to the Burlington Public Library ($50,000.00), repairs done to Cascade Bridge ($67,000.00), remodeling of Flint Hills Golf Course Club House ($14,000.00), Police Department's Traffic Safety Grant ($8,000.00), HazMat Trust Fund ($22,550.00) and improvements done to the north boat ramps ($23,000.00).

He also informed the Council and viewing audience of the Citizen Budget Education Committee which reviews the City's budget. He stated that the committee is looking for three more volunteers to join the current eight members. He stated that the committee met for the first time last week and will meet again on January 23, 2001. He further stated that the committee will not increase taxes. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

Motion to Close CARRIED

Resolution Approving Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2000-2001

DISCUSSION: None.

(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED

COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.

Adjournment: 7:20 p.m. Approved: January 16, 2001

Katie Gerling, Computer Specialist Timothy E. Scott

for Kathleen P. Salisbury, 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

Resolution Approving Final Acceptance and Release of Retention Monies for the 2000 ACC Overlay Project

BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS

REPORTS AND BONDS

RESOLUTIONS:

1. Resolution Approving Supplemental Contract with Shipley Contracting Corporation for the 2000 ACC Overlay Project

2. Resolution Approving Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for Use of STP Funds to Build A Trail Along West Avenue from the Frontage Road West to the East Side of Broadway Street Extended, from North to Division Street

3. Resolution Approving Purchase of Cab and Chassis for the Public Works Department, Sewer Maintenance Division

4. Resolution Approving 28E Agreement with Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division and the Burlington Police Department

5. Resolution Approving Contract for Services for Administration of the Burlington Junction Railway with Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission and Approving Subrecipient Agreement with Burlington Junction Railway

SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: February 5, 2001

1. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2001 Angular/Main and Division/Plane Traffic Signals

APPOINTMENTS:

Flint Hills Golf Course Advisory Committee: Brian Messer, Mac Osbourne and Dan Luttenegger

RecPlex Advisory Committee: Kele Harris and Jerry Sherwood