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. 30
March 19, 2001
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council
Members Kellogg, Thomas and Wehrle present. Council Member Edwards 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: Council Member Kellogg removed from the Consent Agenda the Resolution of Financial Support for Cottonwood Park Ball Diamonds. Council Member Thomas removed the following Resolutions: Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2001 Angular/Main and Division/Plane Traffic Signals and the Resolution Approving Consulting Services with Renaissance Design Group, Inc. for Completion of a New Downtown Strategic Plan 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: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
HEARINGS:
1. Statement: Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2001 Central Avenue
Overpass Project No. STP-U-0977(15)07-29
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director introduced Steve Jacobsen, president of NNW, Inc.,
the consultant, for the Central Avenue Overpass Project. Steve Jacobsen of NNW reviewed with
Council and the viewing audience the following: pavement under the bridge; phasing of the
project; barrier rail detail; elevator/stair tower; and retaining walls. Council Member Thomas
questioned who would be maintaining the elevator. The Public Works Director stated that the
City would pay for maintenance of the elevator. He stated that if an elevator was not installed
the City would have to build a 400 ft. ramp that would be a problem with snow/ice control. Don
Henry, representing the Chamber of Commerce, commended the Council and City staff for the
excellent job they have done with keeping property owners informed of the project. Mayor Scott
stated that he was very excited to see the project happen. He stated that he served on the Council
4 ½ years ago when the idea was kicked around. He thanked NNW, Inc. for answering all
concerns/ideas for the project. He further stated that funding for the project would be provided
as follows: $1,000,000.00 from the City; $3,400,000.00 from the federal government; and
$525,000.00 from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. 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 Central Avenue Overpass
Project No. STP-U-0977(15)07-29
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Statement: Consideration of Annual Consolidated Transit Funding Application
COMMENTS: The Transit Manager stated that the public hearing on the filing of an application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for federal and state operating assistance for B.U.S. was a required hearing. He stated that the City was anticipating receiving the following: $134,678.00 in FTA monies with a 50% local match; and approximately $69,873.00 in STA monies. He stated that the balance of the estimated operating budget of $501,701.00 or $297,150.00 from fare boxes and levies. He stated that in 2000 the bus ridership was 173,628 and the City buses traveled 165,819 miles. He further stated that City transit staff consists of five full time employees and nine part-time employees. Council Member Thomas questioned if President Bush's plan for transportation would have any type of effect on funding. The Transit Manager stated that he knew nothing specific about any possible changes to transit funding. Mayor Scott suggested that if there were any potential future funding problems that the Transit Manager should get in contact with the Chamber of Commerce transit committee who annually visit Washington, D.C. to meet with government leaders. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Filing of an Application to Iowa Department of Transportation for
Federal and State Operating Assistance for B.U.S. to Provide for the Projected Receipt of
Additional F.T.A. Funds
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
ORDINANCE:
1. Motion for Final Adoption of An Ordinance Vacating A Portion of Rorer Street Right-of-Way, Located Between North 6th Street and Bluff Road
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that there were no changes to the proposed Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Rorer Street Right-of-Way, Located Between North 6th Street and Bluff Road from the previous Council Meeting. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2001 Angular/Main and Division/Plane Traffic
Signals
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that the Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2001
Angular/Main and Division/Plane Traffic Signals needed to be tabled to the next Council
Meeting as the Iowa Department of Transportation needs to review the bids. Council Member
Thomas made a motion to Table the Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2001 Angular/Main
and Division/Plane Traffic Signals to the April 2, 2001 City Council Meeting. Council Member
Kellogg seconded the motion. After roll call vote the motion to table the Resolution to the April
2, 2001 City Council was approved. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional
was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
2. Motion to Table the Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2001 Angular/Main and
Division/Plane Traffic Signals to the April 2, 2001 City Council Meeting
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
3. Resolution of Financial Support for Cottonwood Park Ball Diamonds
DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott stated that the City had received a request from the Junior and Senior Baseball and Softball Leagues for $18,000.00 for construction of the Cottonwood Park Ball Diamonds. He stated that the City challenged the group to look for additional assistance, which they did. Council Member Kellogg made a motion to amend the Resolution of Financial Support for Cottonwood Park Ball Diamonds to $13,000.00. Council Member Thomas seconded the motion. After roll call vote the motion to amend the Resolution of financial support was approved.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
4. Motion to Amend the Resolution of Financial Support for Cottonwood Park Ball
Diamonds to $13,000.00
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
5. Resolution Approving Consulting Services with Renaissance Design Group, Inc. for
Completion of a New Downtown Strategic Plan
DISCUSSION: Doug Coyle, representing Downtown Partner, Inc., commended the Mayor and those who served in making plans for revitalizing the downtown. He stated that it takes an entire community to bring back the downtown. He further gave his support of the plan and the monies being spent on the plan. Council Member Wehrle stated that he has done a complete turn around in his commitment to the downtown since coming on the Council. He stated that he was committed in revitalizing the downtown. Council Member Thomas encouraged the downtown shop owners to stay open past 5:00 p.m. to accommodate those people who need to shop after they get off of work. He further stated that the $15,000.00 that the City would be paying toward the plan was a good investment for their return. Mayor Scott stated that Renaissance Design Group, Inc. was from Des Moines, Iowa. He stated that the plan would expand the TESKA plan that was adopted by the Council approximately six years ago. He stated that the following individuals have supported the plan with donations: the former downtown business association; Catfish Bend; BMC; Witte Foundation; and Winegard Realty. He stated that the City may still be short the funds needed for the plan. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.
Adjournment: 7:50 p.m. Approved: April 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 Meetings
Payroll and City Claims
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Renewal of Taxicab Licenses
2. Resolution Adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of Burlington
3. Resolution Authorizing the Application of a Grant through the Edward Byrne Memorial
State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Grant Program for Funding a Burlington
Community School District Mentoring Program with the City of Burlington Acting as the
Fiscal Agent
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration of an Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Public Alley Right-of-Way
Adjoining the North Half of Lots 3a and 3b in Murphy and Weaver's Subdivision,
Located Immediately South of Corse Elementary School, being Approximately 16 Feet by
36 Feet, and Containing 0.01 Acres, More or Less (April 2, 2001)
2. Consideration of Voluntary Annexation of Property Located South of Koestner Street, East of Summer Street, and West of South 14th Street, Containing Approximately 16.76 Acres, More or Less (April 16, 2001)