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. 38
July 16, 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.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAMATION: Caregivers FunFest and Bubblehead's Walk for Dementia - Doug Keck
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 An Ordinance Vacating A 16' x 80' 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
COMMENTS: The Development Director reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the
proposed Ordinance vacating a 16 foot by 80 foot portion of City alley right-of-way located in
block 2, Lenox Park Addition, between lots 21 and 8 and lots 20 and 9. He stated that the
vacation was north of Golden Eagle Distributing. He further stated that the Plan Commission
recommended approval of the vacation. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing
additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the First Reading of an Ordinance Vacating A 16' x
80' 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
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
2. Statement: 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
COMMENTS: The Development Director reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the
proposed Ordinance rezoning of Lots 20 and 21 of Block 2 of Lenox Park Addition from R-1B,
Single Family Residential to C-2 General Commercial with conditions. He stated that the
petitioner, Golden Eagle, plans to maintain a 20 ft. buffer zone (plantings) between their property
and the single family residential area. Council Member Wehrle stated that he was very
impressed with how Golden Eagle Distributing takes good care of their property. He felt that an
attractive buffer would enhance the area. John Weber, representing Golden Eagle Distributing,
stated that their expansion included a new cold storage area. He stated that their trucks would
continue to exit their building as before. He further stated that their site plan shows detailed
drainage plans. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the
office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the First Reading 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
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Rejecting All Bids for the 2001 West Avenue/Broadway Avenue ACC Trail
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that the proposed Resolution rejects all bids for the 2001 West Avenue/Broadway Avenue ACC Trail as the bids were above the budgeted cost for the project. He stated that since it was an Iowa Department of Transportation bid letting the Council was formally rejecting all bids. He further stated that the Public Works Department would take a look at revising the project and take bids early next year. Mayor Scott stated that Bike Burlington and other groups are interested in the trail. He stated that he would like to see the City pursue the project shortly after the first of the year. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Resolution of Council Support for the Concept and Design of A New City of Burlington
Flag
DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott stated that a few months ago he spoke with the Council about upgrading the City's flag. He stated that he saw the Burlington Police Department Honor Guard performing and noticed their flag and felt the City's flag could be designed to be very similar. He suggested that the City's new flag could consist of the same design with either "Iowa's First Capital" or "Iowa's First Territorial Capital" as the logo. He stated that he received one phone call from a citizen wanting Snake Alley added to the proposed design. He stated that it would not be possible to add Snake Alley to the design. Mayor Scott stated that he felt it be more appropriate to have "First Territorial Capital" on the flag. The Council was in agreement that the flag should say "First Territorial Capital." Mayor Scott urged citizens to contact any of the Council members or himself with their opinions over the next 30 days and then the Council would come back with a final Resolution of Support. He further stated that he would like to be able to trade City flags with Burlington's sister cities. Council Member Kellogg stated that the flag could be flown at parades. Council Member Thomas stated that the flag would instill community pride. 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: None.
Adjournment: 7:45 p.m. Approved: August 6, 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 Purchase of a 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck for the Streets/Sewer
Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department
2. Resolution Approving An Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for
Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities
3. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2001 River Overlook Park Restroom Project
4. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2001 Isabella Paving Assessment Project
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: August 6, 2001
1. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2001 Mason Road Paving and Sanitary
Sewer Project
2. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2001 Lift Station Modification and
Relocation Project, Division I, Acres Street and Division II, Yoder Drive
3. Consideration of An Permanent Encroachment Agreement with HyVee to Allow the
Construction of a 4' x 12' Stairwell to be Placed in 10th Street Right-of-Way Extending
from the West Side of HyVee Food Store Building Located at 939 Angular Street
4. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1.20 Wards and Precinct Boundaries
of the Burlington Municipal Code
APPOINTMENTS:
Parks Advisory Committee: Cynthia House and John Schulte