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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
Meeting No. 38
July 21, 2003
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
Meeting No. 38
July 21, 2003
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. Mayor Scott welcomed Boy Scout Troop No. 25 of Bethany Lutheran Church to the Council Meeting.
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
HEARINGS:
1. Statement: Consideration of A Resolution Approving the Voluntary Annexation of Territory (Case-owned Railroad Right-of-Way for Proposed City Bike Trail)
COMMENTS: The Development Director stated that the proposed Resolution provides for the voluntary annexation of territory of Case-owned railroad right-of-way for a proposed City bike trail. He stated that the land was donated by JI Case Company. He stated that the Plan Commission approved the annexation. He stated that the next step was for approval by the Iowa Department of Economic Development (City Development Board). Jim Friend, president of the Des Moines County Nature Trail Association thanked the Development Department for their work and JI Case Company for the donation of land. He stated that the Mississippi River Trail will run from Lake Itaska to New Orleans. He stated that the City bike trail will become the gateway to Burlington and has a lot of potential for economic impact and outdoor recreation activities. Council Member Edwards also thanked Case/New Holland for the donation of the land for the trail. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving the Voluntary Annexation of Territory (Case-owned Railroad Right-of-Way for Proposed City Bike Trail)
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) ADOPTED
2. Statement: Consideration of A Resolution Approving the Voluntary Annexation of Territory Located on the Southeast Corner of Gear and West Avenue and Located South of West Avenue and Lower Augusta Road, Adjacent to West Avenue on the North, Gear on the West, 65th on the South, and Highway 61 to the East - SW Subarea
COMMENTS: The Development Director stated that the proposed Resolution provides for the voluntary annexation of territory located on the southeast corner of Gear and West Avenue and located south of West Avenue and Lower Augusta Road, adjacent to West Avenue on the north, Gear on the west, 65th on the south, and Highway 61 to the east - SW Subarea. He stated that the annexation was divided into two tracts. He stated that the petitioner Mike and Don Pierson were planning future development of the area. He stated that the property would be included in the City’s Enterprise Zone at a later date. He stated that the Plan Commission approved the annexation. He stated that the City will provide basic services (police, fire and garbage) with sewer and water planned for the area. He stated that City property taxes would be phased in. He stated that the next step was for approval by the Iowa Department of Economic Development (City Development Board). All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving the Voluntary Annexation of Territory Located on the Southeast Corner of Gear and West Avenue and Located South of West Avenue and Lower Augusta Road, Adjacent to West Avenue on the North, Gear on the West, 65th on the South, and Highway 61 to the East - SW Subarea
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) ADOPTED
3. Statement: Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2003 ACC Resurfacing Project
COMMENTS: The Administrative Assistant to the Public Works Director reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the plans and specifications for the 2003 ACC Resurfacing Project. He stated that the estimated cost of the project was $659,000.00 with the project being funded with local monies and $3,500.00 to $4,000.00 from the newly created handicap ramp budget. He stated that bids would be received on August 6, 2003 and the project would be awarded on August 18, 2003. He stated that construction would take approximately 50 working days. Council Member Baker questioned if the project would provide for handicap access. The Administrative Assistant stated that various handicap access would be constructed throughout the project. Mayor Scott questioned if Main Street would be detoured or phased in during construction. The Administrative Assistant stated that Main Street was a major thoroughfare and that construction would most likely be phased in. 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 ACC Resurfacing Project
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) ADOPTED
ORDINANCES:
1. Motion to Amend the Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second Reading of An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes on Taxable Property Within the Flint Hills Urban Renewal Area
DISCUSSION: The Deputy City Manager stated that there were no changes to the Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes on Taxable Property Within the Flint Hills Urban Renewal Area from the first reading. Council Member Kellogg made a motion to waive the second reading and to final adopt the Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes on Taxable Property Within the Flint Hills Urban Renewal Area. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. After roll call vote the motion was unanimously approved. 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 Waiver of Preliminary Consideration and Adoption of the Second Reading and for Final Adoption of An Ordinance An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes on Taxable Property Within the Flint Hills Urban Renewal Area
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) CARRIED
3. Motion to Amend the Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second Reading of An Ordinance Vacating and Selling 117.4 Feet of the 16-Foot Alley Right-of-Way Adjacent to Lots 1 and 2 of C.E. Parson’s Addition, City of Burlington, Des Moines County
DISCUSSION: The Deputy City Manager stated that there were no changes to the Ordinance Vacating and Selling 117.4 Feet of the 16-Foot Alley Right-of-Way Adjacent to Lots 1 and 2 of C.E. Parson’s Addition, City of Burlington, Des Moines County from the first reading. Council Member Kellogg made a motion to waive the second reading and to final adopt the Ordinance Vacating and Selling 117.4 Feet of the 16-Foot Alley Right-of-Way Adjacent to Lots 1 and 2 of C.E. Parson’s Addition, City of Burlington, Des Moines County. Council Member Edwards seconded the motion. After roll call vote the motion was unanimously approved. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) CARRIED
4. Motion for Waiver of Preliminary Consideration and Adoption of the Second Reading and for Final Adoption of An Ordinance Vacating and Selling 117.4 Feet of the 16-Foot Alley Right-of-Way Adjacent to Lots 1 and 2 of C.E. Parson’s Addition, City of Burlington, Des Moines County
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) CARRIED
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat of Park South Phase III Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The Development Director stated that the proposed Resolution provides for the approval of the Preliminary Plat of Park South Phase III Subdivision. He stated that the subdivision was a single-family 10-lot subdivision zoned R-4. He stated that the Plan Commission approved the Preliminary Plat. He stated that the approval of the final plat would be brought before the City Council on August 4, 2003. 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: 7:25 p.m. Approved: August 4, 2003
Kathleen P. Salisbury Timothy E. Scott
City Clerk, C.M.C. 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, Final Payment and Release of Retention Monies for the Central Fire Station Renovation and Expansion Project with Carl A. Nelson
2. Resolution Approving Final Acceptance and Final Payment for the Central Fire Station Renovation and Expansion Project with Brockway Mechanical and Roofing Company, Inc.
3. Resolution Approving Final Acceptance, Final Payment and Release of Retention Monies for the 2003 Main Street/Depot Decorative Lighting Project
4. Resolution Approving Refund of Liquor License for Patricia Ann Huddleston dba/Paddlewheel Lounge
5. Resolution Approving Nuisance Abatements
6. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2003 Equipment Replacement and Process Improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Facility
7. Resolution Awarding Contract for the Controls Portion of the 2003 Equipment Replacement and Process Improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Facility
8. Resolution Approving Purchase of Two Dump Trucks for the Wastewater Treatment Facility
9. Resolution Approving Purchase of One Truck Chassis for the Solid Waste Department
10. Resolution Approving Agreement with Alliant Energy for Engineering Services for the Standby Emergency Generator at the Market Street Lift Station
11. Resolution Approving Maintenance and Operation of the Canterbury Drive Street, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Sewer Extensions and Lift Station in Westbrook Estates
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: August 4, 2003
1. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2003 Division Street Reconstruction
2. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Section 47.08.1 of the Burlington Municipal Code to Allow City Council to Set Alarm Permit License Fees
3. Consideration of An Encroachment Agreement for 217 Valley Street dba/The Beer Tent for an Awning Sign Located on the Building
APPOINTMENTS:
Parks Advisory Committee: Charles Leaming, Linda Ahrold
Board of Plumbing Examiners: Byron Whittlesey
Library Board of Trustees: Roger Sheagren