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. 44
October 15, 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.
PROCLAMATIONS:
* Business Women's Week - Julie Chubb
* White Cane Safety Day
* Alpha Delta Kappa Month - Karen Dewey
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 Edwards requested the removal of the Resolution Approving Maintenance and Operation of Streets, Storm Sewers and Sanitary Sewer System along Indian Hill Drive and Christine Drive from the Consent Agenda for discussion at the close of the meeting. 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
HEARING:
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director reviewed the concept for the 2002 West Avenue Bridge Replacement Project for the Council and the viewing audience. He stated that the bridge was located between White Street and Garfield Avenue on the north edge of Perkins Park. He stated that the City was applying for funding for the replacement of the West Avenue Bridge. He stated that the West Avenue bridge scored 7th place out of 26 eligible bridges eligible for funding at the State level. He stated that estimated funding cost for the project was as follows: $160,000.00 State funding and $40,000.000 City's share. He stated that the new bridge would be a continuous span structure with precast concrete with a semicircle opening underneath the structure. He stated that the walls would be stained to look like sandstone. He stated that the concept hearing was necessary to comply with conceptual plans to the State prior to the end of October 2001. He stated that bids would be received by the Iowa Department of Transportation in June 2002 and the project awarded by the City Council in July 2002. Mary Morgan Baker of 320 South Sixth Street questioned why the City Council would want to spend monies on West Avenue Bridge project when they were in the process of constructing the Central Avenue Overpass project. Mayor Scott stated that the replacement of the West Avenue Bridge has been on the Council's list of projects for the past eight years and was a part of the Capital Improvement Plan. He stated that the weight limit on the bridge has already been reduced to five-ton and needed to be replaced. Council Member Edwards stated that it would have cost the City approximately $80,000.00 to build a culvert and with State funding the bridge replacement will cost the City only $40,000.00. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
RESOLUTION:
DISCUSSION: The Development Director reviewed the preliminary plat of Florence Subdivision with the Council and the viewing audience. He stated that the Plan Commission approved the preliminary plat subject to a minimum eighty-nine foot lot depth and subject to restrictive covenants. He stated that the developer's attorney was present for any questions. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
DISCUSSION: Council Member Edwards made a motion to table the Resolution Approving
Maintenance and Operation of Streets, Storm Sewers and Sanitary Sewer System along Indian
Hill Drive and Christine Drive until the next regular scheduled Council Meeting. Council
Member Kellogg seconded the motion. After roll call vote the motion to table to the next regular
scheduled Council Meeting was unanimously approved. All present had opportunity to speak
and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: Mary Morgan Baker apologized to the Council and the
viewing audience for not being more informed regarding the concept for the 2002 West Avenue
Bridge Replacement Project. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was
filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Adjournment: 7:33 p.m. Approved: November 5, 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 and Release of Net Retention Monies for the 2001 DeEdwin and Gladys White Skate Park ACC Overlay
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
2. Resolution Approving Purchase of 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck for the Wastewater Treatment
Facility
3. Resolution Approving Purchase of 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck for the Solid Waste Department
4. Resolution Approving Purchase of a Knight Manure Spreader for the Wastewater
Treatment Facility
5. Resolution Awarding Contract for Plumbing and HVAC Work for the 2001 Phase I,
Mechanical and Electrical Upgrades at the Central Fire Station, 418 Valley Street
6. Resolution Awarding Contract for New Electrical Service with New Electrical Panels for
the 2001 Phase I, Mechanical and Electrical Upgrades at the Central Fire Station, 418
Valley Street
7. Resolution Awarding Bid for 2001 Perkins Park Roof Installation
8. Resolution Appointing City Treasurer of the City of Burlington
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: November 5, 2001
1. Consideration of Disposition of City-Owned Property at 817 Division Street
2. Consideration of Sale of $2,500,000.00 General Obligation Urban Renewal Fire Station
Bonds, Series 2001C
3. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Section 17.66.080, District Signage
Regulations of Chapter 17.66 "Signs"
APPOINTMENTS:
Board of Plumbing Examiners: David Davis