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. 45
November 5, 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
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
PRESENTATION: BURLINGTON'S RESPONSE TO BIO-TERRORISM BY FIRE CHIEF
CLEMENTS
DISCUSSION: Fire Chief Clements gave the Council and the viewing audience an overview of
Burlington's Haz Mat team preparedness plan in Burlington regarding bio-terrorism. All present
had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Approving Sale of $2,500,000.00 General Obligation Urban Renewal Fire
Station Bonds, Series 2001C
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that the City was selling $2,500,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Fire Station Bonds for renovation/addition of the Central Fire Station. He stated that the bid opening was at 11:00 a.m. on November 5, 2001. The Deputy City Manager stated that Rex Ramsay of U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray, Inc. was present for the bid opening. He stated that the City received an A-2 rating by Moody. He stated that the report by Moody stated that the City's debt burden of 3.7% is above average, however, pressure on property tax is somewhat mitigated in that approximately 41% of the City's general obligation debt is paid from sources other than property tax, such as TIF's, enterprise revenue and road use tax. The report also stated that payout is rapid with 72% of the City's debt retired in 10 years. Mayor Scott emphasized that the A-2 rating was a very solid A-2 rating by Moody. He stated that the A-2 rating was an exceptional rating for a community the size of Burlington. Rex Ramsay of U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray, Inc. stated that four bids were received with the lowest bid being U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota with the true interest cost of 4.144912%. 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 the Resolution of Necessity for the 2002 Alley Improvement
Project from Green Street to Dill Street between Leebrick Street and Garfield Avenue tabled
from the October 1, 2001 City Council Meeting
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director stated that the City received a petition on August 20,
2001 from property owners requesting alley improvements from Green Street to Dill Street
between Leebrick Street and Garfield Avenue. He stated that the preliminary assessment
schedule provides that each property owner will not pay more than $756.00. He stated that the
hearing on the Resolution of Necessity was tabled on October 1, 2001 by State Code to allow the
City Clerk to publish the notice and notify the affected property owners of the hearing. He stated
that bids would be received on December 5, 2001 and the project would be awarded on
December 17, 2001. He reviewed with the Council and the viewing audience the plans and
specifications for the project. He stated that construction would start spring, 2002. 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 2002 Alley Improvement Project from Green Street to Dill Street between Leebrick Street and Garfield Avenue
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Statement: Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2002 Alley Improvement
Project from Green Street to Dill Street between Leebrick Street and Garfield Avenue
COMMENTS: None.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for the 2002 Alley Improvement Project from Green Street to Dill Street between Leebrick Street and Garfield Avenue
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
3. Statement: Consideration of Disposition of City-Owned Property at 817 Division Street
COMMENTS: The Development Director stated that the City had acquired 817 Division Street
in the Targeted Neighborhood No. 2 and had demolished the residential building and cleared the
site for infill construction. He stated that the lot was not useable for a home. He stated that the
adjoining property owner plans to clean up the yard and eventually build a garage. He stated that
the property was located at the southeast corner of Ninth Street and Division 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 Disposition of City-Owned Property at 817 Division Street
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
4. Statement: Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Section 17.66.080, District Signage
Regulations of Chapter 17.66 "Signs"
COMMENTS: The Development Director stated that the proposed Ordinance amends Section
17.66.080 District Signage Regulations of Chapter 17.66 Signs of the Burlington Municipal
Code. He stated that the City received a request for the amendment from a citizen. He stated
that the Ordinance would provide two identification signs per entrance, with surface areas not
exceeding ten square feet per sign, displaying the name of the subdivision. He further stated that
the signs may be externally indirectly lighted. He further stated that the Plan Commission
recommended approval of the Ordinance amendment on September 10, 2001. 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 Amending Section
17.66.080, District Signage Regulations of Chapter 17.66 "Signs"
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Approving Maintenance and Operation of Streets, Storm Sewers and Sanitary
Sewer System along Indian Hill Drive and Christine Drive Tabled from the October 15,
2001 City Council Meeting
DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott stated that the Resolution Approving Maintenance and Operation of Streets, Storm Sewers and Sanitary Sewer System along Indian Hill Drive and Christine Drive was tabled at the October 15, 2001 City Council as the Public Works Director had indicated to the Council that there were problems and the Council would be unable to approve maintenance and operation. He stated that the problems have now been taken care of and the Public Works Director was now recommending approval of the Resolution. 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: 7:35 p.m. Approved: November 19, 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 Retention Monies for the 2000 ACC Overlay Project - Supplemental Contract
*Resolution Approving Final Acceptance, Final Payment and Release of Retention Monies for the 2001 Jefferson Street Reconstruction
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
NUISANCE ABATEMENTS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Demolition Assessments
2. Resolution Awarding Contract for DeEdwin and Gladys White Skate Park Ramp
Construction and Installation
3. Resolution Approving Purchase of a Tree Trimming Truck for the Parks Department, Forestry Division
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Section 10.52.020, One-Way Streets of the Burlington Municipal Code (November 19, 2001)
2. Consideration of A Grant Application for Funding Assistance for Rehabilitation of Homes
in the Targeted South Hill Neighborhood (2002 Community Development Block Grant
Project) (December 3, 2001)
APPOINTMENTS:
Board of Housing Standards and Appeals: David Hass
Riverfront Advisory Committee: Doug Smith, Sid Carter and Charlie Walsh
Zoning Board of Adjustment: Bill Wright, Jr. and Rosella Lee