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. 46
November 19, 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
HEARING:
1. Statement: Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Section 10.52.020, One-Way
Streets of the Burlington Municipal Code
COMMENTS: The City Manager stated that the proposed Ordinance changes Fifth Street
between Washington Street and Valley Street from one-way southbound to a street open to two-way traffic. He stated that the change has been in operation for several weeks and was
recommended by the Fire Department for better access to and from the Central Fire Station. 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 10.52.020, One-Way Streets of the Burlington Municipal Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
ORDINANCE:
1. Motion to Amend the Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second Reading of An
Ordinance Amending Section 17.66.080, District Signage Regulations of Chapter 17.66
"Signs"
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that there were no changes to the Ordinance Amending Section 17.66.080, District Signage Regulations of Chapter 17.66 "Signs" from the first reading. Council Member Kellogg made a motion to waive the second reading and to final adopt the Ordinance Amending Section 17.66.080, District Signage Regulations. Council Member Thomas seconded the motion. After roll call vote the motion was unanimously approved. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
2. Motion for Waiver of Preliminary Consideration and Adoption of the Second Reading
and for Final Adoption of An Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Section 17.66.080,
District Signage Regulations of Chapter 17.66 "Signs"
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Final Plat of Savage Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The Development Director stated that the proposed Resolution provides for the approval of the final plat of Savage Subdivision. He stated that there were two homes located on one lot that the developer would like to divide into two separate lots. He stated that the City Plan Commission approved the preliminary plat on May 14, 2001. He stated that the property was located at Sycamore and Sixth Street. 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 Final Plat of Third Addition to Westbrook Estates Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The Development Director stated that the proposed Resolution provides for the approval of the final plat of the Third Addition to Westbrook Estates Subdivision. He reviewed the conditions to the final plat with Council and the viewing audience. He stated that as part of the final plat the developer would be constructing a new lift station which will be turned over to the City at a later date that will serve the entire area. Council Member Wehrle questioned who would pay for the construction of the lift station. The Development Director stated that the developer would pay the entire cost of the construction of the lift station per the City's specifications, which would later be turned over to the City. 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: 7:20 p.m. Approved: December 3, 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 Accepting Projects for Inclusion in the 2002 Residential Street Improvement
Program
2. Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Sewer Jet Machine
3. Resolution Approving Upgrading/Replacement of Electrical Equipment, Equipment
Controls and Telemetry (Communications) systems at the Market Street Lift Station and
Associated Work at the Wastewater Treatment Facility
4. Resolution Approving Purchase of a Used Fairway Mower for Flint Hills Golf Course
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: December 3, 2001
1. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Section 10.64.030 Snow Emergency Route
Map of Chapter 10.64 Snow Emergency Regulations of the Burlington Municipal Code
2. Consideration of CDBG Application to the Iowa Department of Economic Development
Program for Des Moines County Home Project in the Amount of $400,000.00
APPOINTMENTS:
Police Reserve Officers: Jay Robert Hohenthaner, Joshua Kenneth Horn, Ronald Richard Holtkamp, Jason Daniel Webster, Koleen Marie Starkey and John Daniel Hull