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. 36
June 18, 2001
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council
Members Edwards, Kellogg, Thomas and Wehrle present. Mayor Scott stated that Council
would be answering various questions from the 6:00 p.m. call-in show at the close of the
meeting. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of
the City Clerk.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAMATION: JUNETEENTH DAY - MARSCINE BROWN AND LYN STINSON
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 stated that Dave Hanrahan has declined appointment to the Library Board of Trustees. He stated that he would be appointing Mary Krohlow to replace Dave Hanrahan who was listed for the meeting. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Authorizing and Providing for the Sale and Issuance and Securing the
Payment of $1,160,000.00 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A
DISCUSSION: The Deputy City Manager stated that he received bids at noon on June 18 for the sale of $1,160,000.00 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A. He stated that the City received an A2 rating. Rex Ramsay of Piper Jaffray stated that the City received three bids with Dain Rauscher Inc. of West Des Moines, Iowa being the low bidder. He stated that the true interest cost was 4.6773%. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Resolution Providing for the Sale and Issuance of $540,000.00 General Obligation
Airport Improvement Bonds and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same
DISCUSSION: The Deputy City Manager stated that he also received bids at noon on June 18 for the sale of $540,000.00 General Obligation Airport Improvement Bonds. He stated that the City would be lending the monies to the Airport for improvements and the Airport would repay the City over a 10-year period. He further stated that the City received an A2 rating. Council Member Edwards stated that by lending the monies to the Airport it will allow for a savings of approximately $500,000.00 due to the fact that the Airport will be able to do all of their improvements at once. Rex Ramsay of Piper Jaffray stated that the City received five bids with Dain Rauscher Inc. of West Des Moines, Iowa being the low bidder. He stated that the true interest cost was 4.3047%. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
HEARINGS:
1. Statement: Resolution of Necessity for the 2001 Isabella Paving Assessment Project
COMMENTS: The City Manager stated that the City Clerk had mailed letters to affected
property owners inviting them to the public hearing on the Resolution of Necessity for the 2001
Isabella Paving Assessment Project. The Assistant to the Public Works Director stated that
annually the City allocated $250,000.00 to underwrite the cost for upgrading streets and/or alleys
as petitioned by property owners. He stated that the property owners abutting Isabella between
Lenox Drive and the railroad tracks south have petitioned the City to cost share in the paving
improvements. He stated that the base bid will provide for approximately 750 LF of 6" p.c.
concrete 27' back to back with improved storm water management. He stated that the City would
be taking an alternative bid that would provide for concrete curb and gutter with an 8" asphalt
surface. He stated that the City has requested permission from Burlington Northern Sante Fe
Railroad to drop the storm water runoff onto their right-of-way. He stated that if Burlington
Northern Sante Fe Railroad denies the City's request then additional storm water lines north and
east to the outlet at Charles Street will need to be built. He stated that the estimated cost for the
project was $170,053.00. He stated that the project would be paid with $46,141.00 from
assessments and $123,912.00 from road use tax monies. He stated that bids would be received
on July 6, 2001 and the project awarded by Council at its July 16, 2001 City Council meeting.
He further stated that construction would take place yet this year. 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 Isabella Paving Assessment Project Tabled from the
May 21, 2001 City Council Resolution of Meeting
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Statement: Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2001 Isabella Assessment
Paving Project
COMMENTS: None.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for the 2001 Isabella Assessment Paving
Project
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
3. Statement: Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2001 River Overlook Park
Restroom Project
COMMENTS: The Assistant to the Public Works Director reviewed the plans and specifications
for the 2001 River Overlook Park Restroom Project with the Council and the viewing audience.
He stated that the project would provide for long awaited restroom facilities near the south boat
ramps. He stated that the restrooms would consist of 12' x 12' concrete block building located
just 10' east of Market Street Lift Station and above the north end of the south boat ramps. He
stated that the restroom fixtures would be stainless steel and were designed to withstand flood
waters. He stated that the texture of the concrete blocks would be stone like and will be stained
or painted beige with a metal roof, standing seam, green, similar to the Port of Burlington and
Memorial Auditorium. He stated that the restroom facilities would be closed in the winter. He
stated that the estimated cost of the project was $70,000.00. He stated that bids would be
received July 6, 2001 and the project would be awarded by the City Council at its July 16, 2001
City Council meeting. He further stated that construction would take place yet this year. Mary
Baker questioned the location of the restrooms. The Assistant to the Public Works Director
explained that the restrooms would be located near the south boat ramps. Council Member
Edwards stated that he was glad to have the project built by the end of the year. Council Member
Kellogg stated that boaters using the north boat ramps could use the Port of Burlington
restrooms. 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 River Overlook Park Restroom
Project
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat of Savage Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The Development Director stated that Savage Subdivision was located in the southwest corner of the intersection of North 6th Street and Sycamore Street. He stated that the petitioner plans to subdivide the existing lot that has two homes placed on the property into two lots for the purpose to sale. He further stated that the final plat would provide for a 5 ft. easement on Lot 1. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Resolution Approving Intergovernmental Airport Agreement with the Southeast Iowa
Regional Airport Authority
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that the proposed Resolution provides for the renewal of a 28E agreement between the City and the Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Authority. He stated that the agreement would be for five years and was for shared services. He reviewed the agreement with the Council and the viewing audience. The Mayor and the Council praised Sharon Leeper the newly appointed Airport Manger, Mark Geiselman and the Airport Committee for doing a great job at the Airport. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: The following individuals spoke against the proposed
development at 6th and Division Streets: Mary Baker, David Lloyd of 706 Elm Street and
Shelley Morton. Many of those who spoke were against any type of development at the proposed
site; would like a marking study done and was against low to moderate income housing project at
that location. The City Manager explained that Council would have a public hearing on the sale
and transfer of the property at which time those for or against the sale could be heard. All
present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Adjournment: 8:25 p.m. Approved: July 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
NUISANCE ABATEMENTS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Awarding the 2001 Police Department Building Sidewalk Curb and Gutter
Project
2. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2001 Mason Road/Highway 61 Traffic Signals
3. Resolution Approving the Assignment of the Cable Television Franchise from Televants
Group Joint Venture to Mediacom Communications Corporation and its Designated
Affiliate
4. Resolution Approving Purchase of One 3/4 One Heavy Duty 2 WD Pickup and 1 Ton 4 WD
Cab and Chassis with Dumping Flat Bed
5. Resolution Awarding Subcontract for a Phase I Intensive Level Architectural and Historical
Survey of the Saunderson Heights Neighborhood with Funds from the State Historical
Society of Iowa Through a Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. Consideration of An Ordinance Vacating A 16' x 18' Portion of City Alley Right-of-Way
Located in Block 2, Lenox Park Addition, Between Lots 21 and 8 and Lots 20 and 9,
Containing 0.03 Acres, More or Less (July 16, 2001)
3. Consideration of An Ordinance Rezoning Approximately .22 Acres of Land, Lots 20 and 21 of Block 2, Lenox Park Addition, from R-1B, Single Family Residential Zoning District to C-2, General Commercial, with Conditions (July 16, 2001)
APPOINTMENTS:
Library Board of Trustees: Mary Krohlow