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. 4
February 19, 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 items listed under Item I., Consent Agenda.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott reviewed the items listed on the consent agenda to the viewing audience. Council Member Kellogg 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.
(VOTES: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
PRESENTATION VISION IOWA PROGRAM BY PHIL DUNSHEE
DISCUSSION: Phil Dunshee of Enterprise MidAmerica presented to the Council and viewing
audience the elements of a successful Vision Iowa/Convention and Tourism (CAT) Application.
He stated that $27,500,000.00 remains to be awarded from Vision Iowa and $187,500,000.00 has
been awarded to date. He stated that requests currently being considered total $68,489,658.00.
He further reviewed the CAT program status; CAT requests under review; targeted time line;
Vision Iowa funding principle; demonstrable funding progress; solid County participation;
marketing plan; operating plan; combined operating and marketing plans; "branded" proposals;
leveraged activity; integration and validation of financial capacity. John R. Sandell of 2803 West
Avenue questioned where Vision Iowa received their monies. Phil Dunshee stated that funding
for Vision Iowa comes from various sources of gaming. The Council asked various questions
about support of the plan and economic development. All present had opportunity to speak and
nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
HEARING:
1. Statement: Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Section 3.46.020 Membership -
Term -Vacancies, Section 3.46.030 Chairman - Secretary, Section 3.46.040 Meetings and
Section 3.46.060 Powers and Duties of Chapter 3.46 Regional Family Recreation
Complex Advisory Committee of the Burlington Municipal Code
COMMENTS: The City Manager reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the proposed
Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.46 Regional Family Recreation Complex Advisory Committee.
He stated that membership would change from eleven members to seven members (one member
from the soccer and volleyball league, one at-large member, one Chamber of Commerce member
and two ex-officio non-voting members the General Manger of the RecPlex and the Parks and
Recreation Director). He stated that a chairperson and secretary would be appointed at its first
meeting in January of each year. He further stated that meetings would be held semiannually
instead of quarterly. He also stated that the powers and duties would be amended to provide:
recommend and work with staff on the establishment of or changes in complex policies and fees.
He explained that the change in membership was due to having problems with meeting the
quorum requirement to hold a meeting. 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 3.46.020 Membership - Term -Vacancies, Section 3.46.030 Chairman - Secretary,
Section 3.46.040 Meetings and Section 3.46.060 Powers and Duties of Chapter 3.46
Regional Family Recreation Complex Advisory Committee of the Burlington Municipal
Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
ORDINANCES:
1. Motion for Final Adoption 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: The City Manager stated that there were no changes from the second reading of the Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2947 As Amended by Ordinance No. 3022, 3072 and 3079, Amending the Provisions of the Urban Revitalization Plan. 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 Final Adoption 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: Mayor Scott stated that staff has requested that the final adoption of the
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 be continued to the April
15, 2002 City Council Meeting. Council Member Kellogg made a motion to continue the motion
for final adoption of the 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
to the April 15, 2002 City Council Meeting. Council Member King seconded the motion. After
roll call vote the motion to continue to the April 15, 2002 City Council Meeting was
unanimously approved. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in
the office of the City Clerk.
3. Motion to Continue the Final Adoption 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 to the April 15, 2002 City Council
Meeting
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Final Plat of Stonegate Village Center Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The City Planner reviewed the final plat of Stonegate Village Center Subdivision with Council and the viewing audience. He further reviewed the six conditions to the final plat. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2002 Lift Station Modification and Relocation
Project - Second Letting Continued from the February 4, 2002 City Council Meeting
DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott stated that the Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2002 Lift Station Modification and Relocation Project - Second Letting was continued from the February 4, 2002 City Council Meeting due to questions regarding the project. He stated that those questions were answered at the last work session by the WWTF Superintendent. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
3. Resolution Adopting a Five Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2002-2007
DISCUSSION: The City Manager and the Deputy City Manager reviewed the five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2002-2007. The City Manager stated that the CIP for 2002-2007 totaled $32,316,284.00, which was reduced by $8,369,366.00 or 20.6%. He stated that the CIP for FY2002-2003 was $6,502,468.00. He stated that the CIP was created with information from the 2001 citizen survey; Council goals and objectives and the City's comprehensive plan. He reviewed assumptions; increased spending; less spending; FY2002-2003 changes and major changes in the six-year plan. He further reviewed the five-year street plan for FY2002-2007. He stated that the FY2002-2003 street plan totaled $2,359,000.00. The Deputy City Manager reviewed funding considerations; debt capacity limit; debt compared to capacity and past and proposed debt levy. Leon Shahan of 1821 Mt. Pleasant Street questioned if the aggregate problem in Burlington had been solved before any more monies were being spent on streets. The Mayor stated that there was a significant problem with aggregate 25 to 30 years ago, but there have been no recent problems. The City Manager stated that the issue has been solved by the Concrete Paving Association. John R. Sandell of 2803 West Avenue felt that the citizen survey indicated that the citizens of Burlington wanted more streets reconstructed. He felt that not enough monies were being spent for streets in the CIP. The Deputy City Manger stated that compared to 10 years ago the City was spending a significantly higher amount and the dollars being spent over the past five years has been fairly constant. 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: 8:50 p.m. Approved: March 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 Acceptance, Final Payment, Release of Retention Monies and
Approval of Supplemental Contract for the 2001 Mason Road/Highway 61 Traffic Signals
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
NUISANCE ABATEMENTS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for
Unified Certification Program (UCP)
2. Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Crack Sealant Melter Applicator
3. Resolution Approving Agreement with L.W. Matteson, Inc. for Riverfront Lease and
Mooring Agreement
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: March 4, 2002
1. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2002 Irish Ridge Road Paving Project
2. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2002 Columbia Street Paving Project,
Third Street to Fourth Street
3. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Budget
APPOINTMENTS: