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. 47
December 3, 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 Mayor Pro-Tem Thomas would be leading the meeting for him as the Mayor Pro-Tem's term would be
ending at the end of the year. Boy Scout Troop No. 1 from Grace Methodist Church led the
Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional
was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
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 Pro-Tem Thomas reviewed the items listed on the consent agenda to the viewing audience. Mayor Scott 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 CDBG Application to the Iowa Department of Economic
Development Program for Des Moines County Home Project in the Amount of
$400,000.00
COMMENTS: Susan Coffey of the Southeast Iowa Regional Plan Commission stated that the
Southeast Iowa Regional Plan Commission was applying for a Community Development Block
Grant Program through the Iowa Department of Economic Development which will fund the Des
Moines County Home Project. She stated that the current residential care facility is outdated and
was located in an undesirable rural setting which creates a hardship on clients. She stated that
the location of the facility would be in Burlington, preferably the downtown area. She stated that
Des Moines County has requested $400,000.00 from the Iowa Department of Economic
Development of that $400,000.00, $326,643.00 would come from the Des Moines County
CDBG funds and $73,357.00 would be funded by the City's CDBG fund for the Des Moines
County Home Project. She stated that the reason for using the City's CDBG funds was that the
County was only eligible for $600,000.00 and the Des Moines County Young House Project was
requesting $273,357.00 which leaves $326,643.00 for the Des Moines County Home Project.
She stated that since the Des Moines Home will be located in the City of Burlington, Des Moines
County is eligible to use the City of Burlington's CDBG funds they are not using this year. She
stated that 100% of the grant funds will benefit the low and moderate income persons in the Des
Moines County Home. She stated that during construction of the project, there would be no
residents that would be displaced and Des Moines County will adopt a Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance agreement. She stated that the application for the
project is due December 20, 2001. Des Moines County Chairperson Diewold stated that
presently there were no set plans for the old County Home. He stated that the building may be
used as a regional jail for OWI offenders or an OWI prison. All present had opportunity to speak
and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving a CDBG Application to the Iowa Department of Economic
Development Program for Des Moines County Home Project in the Amount of
$400,000.00
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Statement: Consideration of a Grant Application for Funding Assistance for
Rehabilitation of Homes in the Targeted South Hill Neighborhood (2002 Community
Development Block Grant Project)
COMMENTS: The Development Director stated that the City was applying for a housing grant
in the amount of $419,985.00. He stated that the other funding for the program included
$70,000.00 from the South Hill Targeted Neighborhood and $30,000.00 from the City of
Burlington for a total program cost of $519,985.00. He stated that the program would provide
for rehabilitation of 15 single family, owner-occupied housing units in the South Hill Targeted
Neighborhood. He stated that applicants must meet all housing and urban development
guidelines and are limited to income at or below 80% of median income for the area. He stated
that the maximum grant of $24,999.00 was pursuant to five years forgivable mortgage. He
further stated that the Development Department was presently taking housing rehabilitation
applications. Bessie Weak of 223 Summer Street stated that she was very interested in the
program as she needed a new front porch on her home. All present had opportunity to speak and
nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving a Grant Application for Funding Assistance for Rehabilitation of Homes in the Targeted South Hill Neighborhood (2002 Community Development Block
Grant Project)
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
3. Statement: 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
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director stated that traffic counts conducted by the City
showed that 347 vehicles on Emmett Street and 1,729 vehicles on Shields Street in a 24-hour
period. He recommended to the Council that the Snow Emergency Route be amended from
Emmett Street to Shields Street to reflect current traffic patterns as indicated. 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 10.64.030 Snow Emergency Route Map of Chapter 10.64 Snow Emergency Regulations 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 10.52.020, One-Way Streets of the Burlington Municipal
Code
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that there were no changes to the Ordinance Amending Section 10.52.020, One Way Streets from the first reading. Council Member Kellogg made a motion to waive the second reading and to final adopt the Ordinance Amending Section 10.52.020, One-Way Streets of the Burlington Municipal Code. Mayor Scott 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 10.52.020,
One-Way Streets of the Burlington Municipal Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.
Adjournment: 7:25 p.m. Approved: December 17, 2001
Kathleen P. Salisbury Garry Thomas
City Clerk, CMC Mayor Pro-Tem
(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
APPOINTMENTS:
Waterworks Board of Trustees: Jack Wehrle
Zoning Board of Adjustment: DiAnne Lerud-Chubb