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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL

Meeting No. 7

April 1, 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

PROCLAMATIONS: SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH - CHAR BLODGETT

SOUTHEAST IOWA BASSMASTERS - RON HELLING

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

HEARINGS:

1. Statement: Consideration of Sale of 821 South Main Street, Legally Described as Lots 150, 151, 152, 153 and 154, and a vacated portion of Cedar Street in the Original City to Joe Royer dba/Royer's Body Shop

COMMENTS: The City Manager stated that the proposed Resolution provides for the sale of 821 South Main Street, formerly the City's vehicle maintenance building. He stated that the property has been for sale for the past six months. He stated that Joe Royer dba/Royer's Body Shop has offered the City $125,000.00 for the property. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

Motion to Close CARRIED

Resolution Approving Sale of 821 South Main Street, Legally Described as Lots 150, 151, 152, 153 and 154, and a vacated portion of Cedar Street in the Original City to Joe Royer dba/Royer's Body Shop

DISCUSSION: None.

(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED

2. Statement: Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 3105, A Conditional Rezoning of 13.18 Acres, from R-1B (One-Family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) Zoning District, Located Directly East of Hy-Vee Food Store No. 2, 3150 Agency Street

COMMENTS: The Development Director stated that the proposed Ordinance provides for the rezoning of 13.18 acres located directly east of Hy-Vee Food Store No. 2 located at 3150 Agency Street from one-family residential to C-2 general commercial. He stated that Hy-Vee plans on building a new store directly east of their existing store with a gasoline service station on the west side of their property. He further reviewed the conditions of the proposed Ordinance. Jeff Markey, Director of Site Planning for Hy-Vee, stated that he did not see a problem with the placement of a sidewalk along their property to be used by their customers. The Mayor and City Council stated that they were glad that Hy-Vee was willing to build the sidewalk. 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. 3105, A Conditional Rezoning of 13.18 Acres, from R-1B (One-Family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) Zoning District, Located Directly East of Hy-Vee Food Store No. 2, 3150 Agency Street

DISCUSSION: None.

(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED

3. Statement: Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2002 Main Street HMA Resurfacing Project

COMMENTS: The Public Works Director reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the plans and specifications for the 2002 Main Street HMA Resurfacing Project. He stated that the Iowa Department of Transportation would receive bids on June 4, 2002 with the City Council awarding the project on July 1, 2002. He stated that construction would commence the middle of July. He stated that the estimated cost of the project was $625,000.00 with the project being funded as follows: $500,000.00 from surface transportation funding; $40,000.00 from sales tax and $85,000.00 form general obligation bonds. He stated that the City Engineer has estimated that the project to be $603,000.00. 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 2002 Main Street HMA Resurfacing Project

DISCUSSION: None.

(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED

ORDINANCE:

1. Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second Reading An Ordinance Amending the Downtown Plan of Ordinance No. 3101, an Ordinance Adopting the 1997-2016 Comprehensive Strategic Plan, Per Title 414 Iowa State Code, and Title 3.16 City Code, of the City of Burlington, Iowa

DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that there were no changes to the proposed Ordinance amending the Downtown Plan of the Comprehensive Strategic Plan. Leon Shahan of 1821 Mt. Pleasant Street stated his concern for how the City was going to fund all of the projects in the Downtown Plan and how the taxpayers would be affected. The Mayor explained that the City Council was approving a plan and that he had high hopes that the private sector would get the ball rolling along with the City applying for grants. Council Member King stated the projects were a part of economic development. He stated that the Council would be responsible with tax dollars. Council Member Edwards stated that he would like to see the projects be self-supporting. Council Member Kellogg also felt that the Downtown Plan was just a plan and if there is no risk, there is no gain. Council Member Baker felt there needed to be more discussion on the projects. Mayor Scott explained that the Downtown Plan was a vision that would create a list of projects for the City. He stated that each project would come up before the Council for separate discussion over the next several years. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED

COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.

Adjournment: 7:45 p.m. Approved: April 15, 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

BEER, LIQUOR, WINE AND CIGARETTES

REPORTS AND BONDS

RESOLUTIONS:

1. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2002 Irish Ridge Road Paving Project

2. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2002 Columbia Street Paving Project, Third Street to Fourth Street

3. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2002 Port of Burlington Building - Canopy Roof Replacement, 400 Front Street

4. Resolution Approving Lease Agreement for Use of the Hawkeye Log Cabin in Crapo Park

5. Resolution Authorizing the Application of a Grant through the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Grant Program for Funding a Burlington Community School District Mentoring Program with the City of Burlington Acting as the Fiscal Agent

SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: APRIL 15, 2002

1. Consideration of Sale of 834 Washington Street, legally described as Lots 25, 26, 27, 45, 46, 47 and 48, Block 941 in the Original City to James W. Rollins

APPOINTMENTS:

Environmental Protection Board: Hal Morton

City Planning Commission: Susan A. Brown

Armory Board: Mitchell Taylor, Raymond Siefken and John Bruegger

Burlington Police Reserve Officer: Thomas John Falat

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