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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL

Meeting No. 25

January 6, 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. Boy Scout Troop No. 101 of Grace United Methodist Church led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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. 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 An Ordinance Vacating and Selling the North-South 265.8 Feet of the 16-Foot Wide Alley Right-of-Way, Adjacent to Lots 280, 279, 278, 277 and 276 in the Northern Addition, City of Burlington, Iowa

COMMENTS: The City Planner stated that the proposed Ordinance vacates and sells the north-south 265.8 feet of the 16-foot wide alley right-of-way, adjacent to Lots 280, 279, 278, 277 and 276 in the Northern Addition to Oak Street Baptist Church for $1,600.00. He further reviewed the five conditions of the sale with 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

Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the First Reading of An Ordinance Vacating and Selling the North-South 265.8 Feet of the 16-Foot Wide Alley Right-of-Way, Adjacent to Lots 280, 279, 278, 277 and 276 in the Northern Addition, City of Burlington, Iowa

DISCUSSION: None.

(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED

2. Statement: Consideration of the Concept for the 2003 Jefferson Street Reconstruction

COMMENTS: The Public Works Director reviewed the concept for the 2003 Jefferson Street Reconstruction, 5th Street to 6th Street with Council and the viewing audience. He stated that he has met with Downtown Partners and the business owners and the general agreement was to construct parallel parking on the north side of the street and diagonal parking on the south side of the street. He stated that parking would increase from 15 to 21 parking spaces. He further reviewed other aspects of the project. He stated that he would be meeting with business owners at a later date for the final plans. He stated that the public hearing on the plans and specifications would be held on February 3, 2003 with bids being received on March 5, 2003. He stated that the project would commence June 2, 2003 and the project should be completed by July 25, 2003. He further stated that the project has been budgeted at $230,000.00 and would be funded with general obligation bonds, sales tax and road use tax funds. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the Office of the City Clerk.

Motion to Close CARRIED

RESOLUTIONS:

  1. Resolution Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Burlington, Iowa and Local 828 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2008


DISCUSSION: The City Manager and the Personnel Director reviewed with Council and the viewing public the negotiation process between the City and the unions. The City Manager stated that the two items Council relayed to staff was wages needed to be competitive with other cities and there needed to be some type of concession made regarding health insurance. The Personnel Director reviewed the changes made to the unions agreements. She stated that there has been a high level of trust and respect during the negotiation process. She stated that if the agreements would not be approved by the Council an arbitrator would make the final decision and normally they will not rule in favor of the employer. She urged Council to approve the agreements. Otto Groenewald, Chief Field Negotiator for AFSCME and Jim Capps, Vice President of AFSCME stated that the union negotiated the concession in good faith and trust and the agreements needed to be approved. They also stated that the City negotiating team consisting of the Personnel Director and the Deputy City Manager were very credible. John Stirn, President of the CWA stated that the negotiation process went very well. The Mayor stated that he did not want the citizens and employees to misunderstand him. He stated that the City and the Unions did a great job in reaching an agreement. He stated that the problem lies in the cost of affordable healthcare. He stated that the City cannot afford 20% increases in health insurance each year. He stated that he was happy with the negotiation process. He asked everyone to write their legislature stating that something needs to be done regarding the cost of health care. Council Member King stated that he would also be sending a letter to federal and state local officials. Council Member Edwards stated that unions have been in the forefront on healthcare, the problem is the politicians in Washington are deaf regarding healthcare costs as their largest contributors are pharmaceutical companies. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the Office of the City Clerk.

(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED

  1. Resolution Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Burlington, Iowa and Local 7176 of the Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006


DISCUSSION: None.

(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED

COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.

Adjournment: 7:50 p.m. Approved: January 21, 2003





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

REPORTS AND BONDS

RESOLUTIONS:

  1. Resolution Approving Final Acceptance, Final Payment and Release of Retention Monies for the 2001 Mason Road/Highway 61 Traffic Signals


2. Resolution Approving Nuisance Abatements

  1. Resolution Approving Demolition Assessments


  2. Resolution Finding the Amount of Cost to be Assessed Upon Acceptance of the Completion of the Work on the 2002 Residential Street Improvement Program, Cottonwood Court, Flint Hills Drive to Cul-de-Sac, Division I

  1. Resolution Finding the Amount of Cost to be Assessed Upon Acceptance of the Completion of the Work on the 2002 Residential Street Improvement Program, Gertrude Street, Spray Street to Amelia Street, Division II


  2. Resolution Finding the Amount of Cost to be Assessed Upon Acceptance of the Completion of the Work on the 2002 Residential Street Improvement Program, 7th Street, Acres Street to Louisa Street, Division III


  3. Resolution Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the 2002 Residential Street Improvement Program, Cottonwood Court, Flint Hills Drive to Cul-de-Sac, Division I


  4. Resolution Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the 2002 Residential Street Improvement Program, 2002 Residential Street Improvement Program, Gertrude Street, Spray Street to Amelia Street, Division II


  5. Resolution Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the 2002 Residential Street Improvement Program, 2002 Residential Street Improvement Program, 7th Street, Acres Street to Louisa Street, Division III

  1. Resolution Finding the Amount of Cost to be Assessed Upon Acceptance of the Completion of the Work on the 2002 Alley Reconstruction, from West Avenue to Chamberlain Street, between Summer Street and White Street




  1. Resolution Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the 2002 Residential Street Improvement Program, 2002 Alley Reconstruction, from West Avenue to Chamberlain Street, between Summer Street and White Street


  1. Resolution Approving the Purchase and Installation of a Radio-Based Data Transmission and Interactive Communication System for the Burlington Wastewater Treatment Facility


SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: January 21, 2003

1. Consideration of Sale of Lots 616-619 and Lots 520-523 Original City

2. Consideration of An Ordinance Vacating and Selling the North-South 240 Feet of the 16-Foot Wide Alley Right-of-Way, Adjacent to Lots 616, 617, 618 and 619 and Lots 520, 521, 522 and 523, Original City

3. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 3159 of Chapter 1.20 Precinct Boundaries of the Burlington Municipal Code

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