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. 20
October 21, 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.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAMATIONS
* Red Ribbon Week - Stacy Brown
* Business Women's Week - Marlis Robberts
* Hometown Security Day
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 Plans and Specifications for the 2002 West Avenue Bridge
Replacement Project
COMMENTS: The Public Works Director reviewed the plans and specifications for the 2002
West Avenue Bridge Replacement Project with the Council and the viewing audience. He
explained that the project was the replacement of the small bridge west of Horace Mann Middle
School. He stated that bids would be received by the Iowa Department of Transportation on
October 29, 2002 and awarded by the City Council on December 2, 2002. He stated that
estimated cost of the project was $420,000.00 with $336,000.00 of federal funds (80%) and
$84,000.00 local funds (20%). He further stated that construction would commence June 2003
and the project would be completed by mid August 2003. 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 West Avenue Bridge
Replacement Project
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Statement: Consideration of Encroachment Agreement for Styltique Salon of 313
Jefferson Street for Loading Ramp
COMMENTS: The City Planner stated that the Development Department still needs to meet with
the owners of Styltique Salon of 303 Jefferson Street to discuss use of the 3rd floor. Council
Member Kellogg introduced the motion to continue the hearing on the encroachment agreement
for Styltique Salon of 313 Jefferson Street for loading ramp to the November 4, 2002 City
Council Meeting. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. After roll call vote the motion
to continue the hearing was unanimously approved.
Motion to Continue the Hearing on the Encroachment Agreement for Styltique Salon of
313 Jefferson Street for Loading Ramp to the November 4, 2002 City Council Meeting
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
3. Statement: Consideration of an Encroachment Agreement with Mike Warner for a
Handicapped Accessible Ramp at 825 Sycamore Street
COMMENTS: The City Planner stated that the proposed encroachment agreement with Mike
Warner for a handicapped accessible ramp at 825 Sycamore Street was the first residential
encroachment agreement with the City. He stated that the encroachment agreement was needed
as the lot with home leaves no room for a handicapped ramp. He stated that the ramp would be
located on City right-of-way and the homeowner would replace the sidewalk. All present had
opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement with Mike Warner for a Handicapped
Accessible Ramp at 825 Sycamore Street
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.
Adjournment: 7:25 p.m. Approved: November 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
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE AND CIGARETTES
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Final Acceptance and Release of Retention Monies for the 2002
Irish Ridge Road Paving Project
2. Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2002-234 Approving the Sale of 923 Osborn Street,
City of Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, With Conditions
3. Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Encroachment Policy Regarding Alley Right-of-Ways in the City of Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
4. Resolution In Support of the Continuation of Riverboat Gambling in Burlington, Iowa
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: November 4, 2002
1. Consideration of Resolution Agreeing to Provide Local Match for the 2003 CDBG Grant
for Funding Assistance for Rehabilitation of Homes in the Targeted South Hill
Neighborhood
APPOINTMENTS:
Board of Housing Standards and Appeals: Norm Pilgrim