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. 2
January 22, 2002
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council
Members Baker, Edwards, Kellogg and King 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: Andy Anderson of 119 South Adams requested the removal of the Resolution of Support for Multi-Family Housing Project Black Hawk Village Development from the consent agenda for discussion at the close of the meeting. Leon Shahan of 1821 Mt. Pleasant Street requested the removal of the Resolution Approving Urban Revitalization Tax Exemptions Pursuant to Chapter 404 of the State Code of Iowa from the consent agenda for discussion at the close of the meeting. 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 Plans and Specifications for the 2000 Hawkeye Sewer, Phase
II, Storm Sewer Improvements, Division VI
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director reviewed with the Council and the viewing audience
the details of the plans and specifications for the 2000 Hawkeye Sewer, Phase II, Storm Sewer
Improvements, Division VI. He stated that this was the last division for phase II. He stated that
the City would be receiving bids on February 20, 2002 and would award the project on March 4,
2002. Leon Shahan of 1821 Mt. Pleasant Street questioned if all vents would be removed during
Division VI of the project. The Public Works Director stated that not all vents would be
removed during the construction of Division VI. All present had opportunity to speak and
nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for the 2000 Hawkeye Sewer, Phase II,
Storm Sewer Improvements, Division VI
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Statement: Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2947 As Amended
by Ordinance No. 3022, 3072 and 3079, Amending the Provisions of the Urban
Revitalization Plan
COMMENTS: The Deputy City Manager reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2947 as Amended by Ordinance No. 3022, 3072 and 3079, Amending the Provisions of the Urban Revitalization Plan. He stated that the plan was originally adopted in 1992 and was City-wide. He stated that the plan has been modified three times since then. He reviewed the proposed boundaries of the plan. Dan Carlson of 214 South Gunnison questioned why Pierson's development which was recently annexed was left out of the proposed boundary. The Deputy City Manager explained that the emphasis of the plan was to encourage infill development and rehabilitation of existing homes as part of the City's Comprehensive Plan. 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
Ordinance No. 2947 As Amended by Ordinance No. 3022, 3072 and 3079, Amending the
Provisions of the Urban Revitalization Plan
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
3. Statement: Consideration of An Ordinance Vacating the North-South 20-Foot Wide
Mercer Street Right-of-Way, Adjacent and East of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Bittersweet
Development Company Subdivision and Lot 9 of Quail Ridge Estates Subdivision and
West of the Burlington Golf Club
COMMENTS: The Development Director reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the
proposed Ordinance Vacating the North-South 20-Foot Wide Mercer Street Right-of-Way,
Adjacent and East of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Bittersweet Development Company Subdivision
and Lot 9 of Quail Ridge Estates Subdivision and West of the Burlington Golf Club. He stated
that the Plan Commission recommended approval of the vacation but not the sale of the vacated
property. Council Member Kellogg felt that the City should not be responsible for tearing up
Mercer Street and seeding the area back to grass. After considerable discussion by the Council,
Council Member Kellogg made a motion to delete Section 3, The City of Burlington shall be
responsible for tearing up this portion of Mercer Street and seeding the area back to grass from
the proposed Ordinance. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. After roll call vote the
motion to delete Section 3 from the proposed Ordinance was approved with a 4 -1 vote with
Mayor Scott voting against the removal of Section 3 from the Ordinance. All present had
opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Delete Section 3
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES KING, BAKER, EDWARDS, KELLOGG
1 - "NAY" SCOTT) CARRIED
Motion to Close CARRIED
Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the First Reading of An Ordinance Vacating the
North-South 20-Foot Wide Mercer Street Right-of-Way, Adjacent and East of Lots 1, 2,
3, 4, 5 and 6 of Bittersweet Development Company Subdivision and Lot 9 of Quail Ridge
Estates Subdivision and West of the Burlington Golf Club
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution of Support for Multi-Family Housing Project Black Hawk Village Development
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that Gandolf Group plans on building a multi-family development consisting of 48 units which will be supported by tax credits as approved the State of Iowa. He stated that the proposed Resolution provides for Council support for the project and the City will assist the developer in meeting the 1% local match to a maximum of $35,000.00. He stated that the local match was payable upon approval of all financing, tax credit approval, and all zoning and building permit approvals. He further stated that the Resolution was effective until June 30, 2002. Those who spoke regarding the proposed development project were as follows: Linda Belger of 308 South 6th Street, Andy Anderson of 119 South Adams and Leon Shahan of 1821 Mt. Pleasant Street. Many of those who spoke stated their concerns for the management of the 48 units as the Gandolf Group were less than forthright when presenting their original plans to the City for development and 6th and Division Street. They also felt that the Council should send a representative to visit other developments of the Gandolf Group. The Development Director stated that the proposed Resolution was for the 1% hard construction costs as a local match. He stated that the Developer would still need to provide the City with their site plan, landscaping, etc. The Mayor stated that the Council received a packet from the Gandolf Group explaining that the 48 unit complex would be managed by a team management approach. He stated that he was very encouraged by their approach. He further stated that City staff has provided the Council with background information on the Gandolf Group. Council Member Edwards stated that he understood the need for the project, but was uncertain as to how he would be voting. Council Member Baker also stated that there was a need for affordable housing, but felt the Council should visit one of Gandolf Group's development projects. Council Member Kellogg stated that Burlington was in need of affordable housing and the Council needed to take a step forward. 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 Urban Revitalization Tax Exemptions Pursuant to Chapter 404 of
the State Code of Iowa
DISCUSSION: The Deputy City Manager explained that the proposed Resolution provides for urban revitalization tax exemptions for those who meet the established qualification criteria under the Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption Plan (tax abatements). He stated that there were five new homes in Orchard Meadows and one new garage that applied for the tax abatement. He stated that since 1992 when the program first started there have been 191 applications with a total valuation of $17,408.246.00. 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: 8:20 p.m. Approved: February 4, 2002
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 Payment for Replacement of the Burlington Wastewater Treatment
Facility's Heating Plant
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Iowa D.O.T. to Provide for Surface
Transportation Program (STP) Funds
2. Resolution of Support for the Construction of a New Combined Cycle Generating Facility
to be Built within Des Moines County, Iowa
3. Resolution Approving Issuance of Vehicle for Hire License for Delivery Express
APPOINTMENTS:
Historical Preservation Commission: Patricia Anderson and Alan Christensen