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. 32
April 16, 2001
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council
Members Edwards, Kellogg, and Wehrle present. Council Member Thomas was absent.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAMATIONS:
* Recognition of BHS SADD Chapter- Jim Upton and BHS SADD students
* Clean Out Your Files Day - Debbie Leone
* Youth Appreciation Week - Adam Thielen
* National Teach Children to Save Day - Charlie Walsh
* Daniel H. Wiedemeier As A Distinguished Citizen - Dan Weidemeier and Don Lofgren
* A Day of Prayer - Pastor Frank Beaty
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 removed from the consent agenda for discussion at the close of the meeting the Resolution Amending the Personnel Manual for Non-Union Employees. Mayor Scott reviewed the items listed on the consent agenda to the viewing audience. He further stated that he has asked staff to contact the Waterworks to see if they could change their billing process to allow for monthly billing. 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 Plans and Specifications for the 2001 Jefferson Street
Reconstruction
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the
plans and specifications for the 2001 Jefferson Street Reconstruction Project. He stated that the
south side of the street would be diagonal parking and the north side of the street would remain
parallel parking. He further reviewed the sidewalks, trees and storm sewer work that will be
accomplished as part of the project. He stated that bids would be opened on May 9, 2001 and the
project would be awarded on May 21, 2001. He stated that construction should commence June
18, 2001 and take approximately 50 working days to complete. He further stated that the
estimated cost of the project was $282,000.00 funded with General Obligation Corporate Purpose
Bonds. Council Member Wehrle questioned if there would be handrails along the sidewalks.
The Public Works Director stated that there would be handrails at select locations. Mayor Scott
stated that he received a letter from a citizen who questioned why the City was reconstructing
Jefferson Street when her street needed work. He explained to the viewing audience that the
reconstruction of Jefferson Street was a part of the Council's long term plan for street, sidewalk
and infrastructure improvements. He further stated that he has been pleased with all of the
improvements along Jefferson Street. 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 Jefferson Street
Reconstruction
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") ADOPTED
ORDINANCE:
1. Motion to Amend the Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second Reading 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
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that there have been no changes to the 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 from the last meeting. Council Member Edwards made a motion to waive the second reading of the proposed Ordinance and final adopt the Ordinance. Council Member Kellogg seconded the motion. After roll call votes the motion to amend and the motion to final adopt were unanimously approved. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
2. Motion for Waiver of Preliminary Consideration and Adoption of the Second Reading
and for Final Adoption of An Ordinance: 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
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Amending the Personnel Manual for Non-Union Employees
DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott made a motion to continue the Resolution Amending the Personnel
Manual for Non-Union Employees to the May 7, 2001 City Council Meeting. Council Member
Edwards seconded the motion. After roll call vote on 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 to Continue the Resolution Amending the Personnel Manual for Non-Union
Employees to the May 7, 2001 City Council Meeting
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.
Adjournment: 7:40 p.m. Approved: May 7, 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
* Resolution Approving Final Acceptance, Final Payment and Release of Retention Monies for
the 2000 Police Department Building Generator Replacement Project
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Establishing Sewer User Charges, Ambulance Charges and Amending
Building Permit Fees Effective with Bills Rendered on or After July 1, 2001
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: May 7, 2001
1. Consideration of An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 6.44 Taxicabs and Creating A New
Chapter 6.44 Taxicabs and Vehicles for Hire of the Burlington Municipal Code
2. Consideration of An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 6.48 Taxi Drivers and Creating a New Chapter 6.48 Vehicles for Hire Drivers of the Burlington Municipal Code