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.10
May 20, 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
PROCLAMATION:
* Creating Diversity Committee - Sharon Ford and Martin Distelhorst
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. Consideration of Budget Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Budget
COMMENTS: The Deputy City Manager reviewed with Council and the viewing audience
budget amendment No. 1 to the fiscal year 2001-2002 budget. He stated that the total
amendment was $1,285,650.00 which will result in a final amended budget of $34,627,699.00.
He reviewed by funds the following amendments: general fund $344,150.00; trust and agency
$148,000.00; hotel/motel tax $90,900.00; equipment replacement fund $13,850.00; community
development block grant $250,000.00; sewer fund $374,750.00 and miscellaneous clearing
account $64,000.00. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the
office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Budget Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Budget
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Consideration of Sale of 830 Washington Street, legally described as West of Lot 941-A, Original City to Arthur F. Zaiss
COMMENTS: The Administrative Assistant to the Public Works Director stated that the
proposed Resolution provides for the sale of the former Sheagren site to Arthur F. Zaiss. He
stated that the City was originally asking $30,000.00 for the property and has accepted
$21,000.00 from Arthur Zaiss 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 830 Washington Street, legally described as West of Lot
941-A, Original City to Arthur F. Zaiss
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
3. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for Fire Station No. 1 Renovation and
Expansion
COMMENTS: The Fire Chief gave a brief history of the fire station with the Council and the
viewing public. He explained that the station has become antiquated due to
equipment/technology and the floors were deteriorating. He stated that the City sold bonds in the
amount of $2,400,000.00 for the renovation/expansion. Dave Metzger of Metzger/Johnson
reviewed the plans and specifications for the project with the Council and the viewing audience.
He stated that the estimated cost of the project was $2,200,000.00 (base cost). He stated that
there were various alternates for the project. He stated that the project should take approximately
11 months to complete. Martin Salino-Hugg presented old photographs of the fire station and
spoke how the expansion would keep its historical look. John Nelson of 1215 Caroline Street
stated that he didn't understand why the City was renovating/expanding the old fire station when
they built a new fire station at the airport several years ago. The Fire Chief explained that the
new fire station by the airport replaced the old antiquated fire station on Summer Street. He
stated that the airport fire station was never built to replace the downtown fire station. Mayor
Scott explained that it would have cost $4,800,000.00 to build a new fire station downtown. He
stated that the airport fire station was paid for by mostly FAA funds. He stated that after review
by engineers/architects it was decided that the central fire station could be renovated and
expanded at a much lower cost than building a brand-new fire station. He further stated that
some day there may be a need to build a new fire station on the west side of town. Leon Shahan
of 1821 Mt. Pleasant Street stated his concern that the renovation/expansion of the central fire
station was in the flood plain. The City Manager stated that the central fire station was not
located in the flood plain. He stated that there was water in the basement in 1993, but was due to
the sewer. He stated that the addition would provide for three new bays for multi-ton trucks. 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 Fire Station No. 1 Renovation and
Expansion
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.
Adjournment: 7:35 p.m. Approved: June 3, 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
NUISANCE ABATEMENTS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Extension of Outdoor Sales Area for Liquor License for Amera-Team Investments, Inc. dba/Jefferson Street Café for the Snake Alley Criterium, May 25,
2002
2. Resolution Approving Issuance of Taxi Cab License for John C. Nelson dba/Classy Cab
3. Resolution Naming Depositories
4. Resolution Approving New Fees for Leases for Fetter and Otter Island
5. Resolution Approving Purchase of a 1998 Jeep Wrangler
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: June 3, 2002
1. Consideration of Sale of Lot at 234 South 6th Street
APPOINTMENTS:
Library Board of Trustees: Bobby Wilson
Economic Development Advisory Committee: Kevin Johnson, Doug Smith, Art Klein, Doug Worden and Mike Edwards