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. 19
October 7, 2002
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall, Council
Chambers with Mayor Scott, Council Members Baker, Edwards, Kellogg and King present.
Boy Scout Troop No. 58 led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAMATIONS:
* World Population Awareness Week - Werner Fornos
* Fire Prevention Week - Mike Hartman
* Manufacturer's Month - Dennis Hinkle
* YWCA Week Without Violence - Char Blodgett
* Character Counts Week - Joyce Wauters
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: Council Member Baker requested the removal of the Resolution approving appointments. Mayor Scott seconded the removal of the Resolution approving appointments. 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 Resolution of Necessity for the 2003 Alley Improvement
Project from Lucas Street to Mt. Pleasant Street between Chalfant Street and Doemland
Street Tabled from the September 16, 2002 City Council Meeting
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director stated that the City received a petition from nine
property owners requesting an alley improvement from Lucas Street to Mt. Pleasant Street
between Chalfant Street and Doemland Street. He stated that the estimated cost of the project
was $8,250.00 with the City's cost of constructing a culvert would be an estimated $1,050.00.
He stated that bids would be received on October 16, 2002 and the project would be awarded by
the City Council on October 21, 2002. Council Member Edwards stated that he was glad to see
the alley scheduled for improvement. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional
was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution of Necessity for the 2003 Alley Improvement Project from Lucas Street to
Mt. Pleasant Street between Chalfant Street and Doemland
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Statement: Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2003 Alley Improvement
Project from Lucas Street to Mt. Pleasant Street between Chalfant Street and Doemland
Street
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director reviewed the plans and specifications for the 2003
Alley Improvement Project from Lucas Street to Mt. Pleasant Street between Chalfant Street and
Doemland Street with the Council and the viewing audience. 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 2003 Alley Improvement Project
from Lucas Street to Mt. Pleasant Street between Chalfant Street and Doemland
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Letter of Intent By and Between the City of Burlington and
Ambrose Development, Inc. Regarding the Present Mercy Hospital Building
DISCUSSION: The City Manager reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the highlights of the letter of intent by and between the City of Burlington and Ambrose Development, Inc. regarding the Mercy Hospital building. He stated that the letter of intent was similar to a first option in terms of real estate. 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 Appointments As Amended
Historical Building Marketing Committee: David Lloyd, Al Christensen, Dennis Wilson, Keith Schultz, Dennis Fitzgibbon and Craig Borchard
AD HOC - Library Facilities: Joyce Wauters, Win Boyd, Hal Morton, Angela Adams, Elaine
Baxter, Judith Kerr, Tim Scott, Mary Baker, Janet McCannon, Ellen Fuller, Jerry Courtney, Jim
Olson, Jerry Sherwood, Bill Fry, Jim Richardson, Pam Stoermer, Bev Siekman, Pam Harvey,
Jerry Jochims, Jack Hobbs and Bob McCannon
DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott stated that at the Council's last work session they had appointed 16 members from various organized committees to serve on an Ad Hoc-Library Facilities Committee. He stated that it was also the decision of the Council to appoint four at-large members to the Council from those who called into the City Manager's office requesting appointment. He explained that there were four individuals who called in and one person who has requested appointment prior to tonight's meeting. After considerable discussion by the Council, Council Member King introduced the Resolution Approving Appointments As Amended, which included the addition of the five individuals to serve on the Ad Hoc-Library as at-large members. Council Member Edwards seconded the Resolution as amended. After roll call vote the Resolution was approved with a four to one vote.
(VOTE: 4 - "AYES" EDWARDS, KELLOGG, KING, BAKER
1 - "NAY" SCOTT) ADOPTED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.
Adjournment: 7:43 p.m. Approved: October 21, 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 Approving Nuisance Abatements
2. Resolution Awarding Contract for the Snake Alley Retaining Wall/Driveway
Reconstruction
3. Resolution Approving Purchase of Medium Duty Replacement Bus
4. Resolution Approving the Location and Shared Cost of a Municipal Welcome Sign
Located Adjacent and West of the Bluff Road Right-of-Way, City of Burlington, Des
Moines County, Iowa
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: October 21, 2002
1. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2002 West Avenue Bridge Replacement
Project
2. Consideration of Encroachment Agreement for Styltique Salon of 313 Jefferson Street for
Loading Ramp
3. Consideration of Encroachment Agreement for an ADA Accessible Ramp on City Street
Right-of-Way