Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's
office at (319)753-8124.
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
Meeting No. 26
January 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. Boy
Scout Troop No. 25 of Bethany Lutheran 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. 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
PRESENTATION BY JIM OLSON, CHAIRPERSON OF THE LIBRARY AD-HOC
COMMITTEE:
DISCUSSION: Jim Olson, Chairperson of the Library Ad-Hoc Committee reviewed the summary
of findings (Should the City accept the gift of the former BMC site for the express purpose of
constructing a new library on the site?) and announced who the committee members were that
served on the Library Ad-Hoc Committee. Hal Morton of 902 North 5th Street reviewed the pros
of the site. Janet McCannon of 218 Jefferson Street reviewed the cons of the site. Jim Olson
stated that the Library Ad-Hoc Committee unanimously supports the City of Burlington accepting
the former hospital site from Great River Medical Center for the express purpose of constructing
a new library subject to having the Historic Preservation Commission finding an acceptable public
reuse for the existing Library building and outlining necessary funding. Mayor Scott stated his
appreciation to the committee for stepping forward and doing an excellent job of looking at the
issues. He stated that the next step would be for the Council to come back with a Resolution
which would allow for public input. Council Member Baker stated that she felt the issue should
be brought up to vote by the citizens. Council Member King stated that the Council is the voice
of the people. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office
of the City Clerk.
HEARINGS:
1. Statement: Consideration of Sale of Lots 616-619 and Lots 520-523 Original City
COMMENTS: The City Manager stated that the proposed Resolution provides for the sale of
Lots 616-619 and Lots 521-523 Original City to be sold to Alliant Energy for $66,225.00. He
stated that Lot 520 would be sold to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for
$8,775.00. He stated that an easement for access to underground utilities would be provided to
Alliant Energy on the south 30 feet of Lot 520 and every attempt would be made by the property
owners to maintain a shared access for ingress and egress to South 4th Street. 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 Lots 616-619 and Lots 520-523 Original City
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Statement: 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
COMMENTS: The City Planner stated that the proposed Ordinance vacates and sells the North-South 240 Feet of the 16-Foot Wide Alley Right-of-Way Adjacent to Lots 616-619 and Lots 520-523 Original City to Alliant Energy. He stated that an easement for access and parking shall be
maintained for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on the South 60 Feet of the
16-Foot Alley Adjacent to Lot 520 Original City. The City Manager presented a drawing of a
new substation that Alliant plans to build on the property. Mayor Scott thanked staff for their
hard work in the negotiation process of the lots and alley. 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 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
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
3. Statement: Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 3159 of Chapter 1.20
Precinct Boundaries of the Burlington Municipal Code
COMMENTS: The City Planner reviewed the proposed Ordinance Amending the Precinct
Boundaries for the City. He stated that there were five minor legal descriptions that changed, but
the changes would not affect the boundaries. 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 Amending Ordinance
No. 3159 of Chapter 1.20 Precinct Boundaries of the Burlington Municipal Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
ORDINANCE:
1. Motion to Amend the Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second 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: The City Manager stated that there were no changes to the 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 from the first reading. Council Member King made a motion to waive the second reading and to final adopt the 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. Council Member Kellogg 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 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
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: Leon Shahan of 1821 Mt. Pleasant Street stated that he felt
the issue of building a new library needed to come up for a vote by the citizens of Burlington. He
stated that he did not feel a new library was a quality of life issue. Council Member Kellogg
questioned what was wrong with improving the quality of life. He further stated that he did not
feel it needed to be voted upon. Council Member Edwards stated that the issue was if a new
library would cost the City less, the same, or more to operate. Mayor Scott stated that the
construction of a new library would help the local economy by putting many people to work in the
building of the new library. He agreed with Council Member Edwards that the issue was if the
new library could be operated at the same level or less. All present had opportunity to speak and
nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Adjournment: 7:55 p.m. Approved: February 3, 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
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE AND CIGARETTES
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
4. Resolution Approving Refund of Beer License for Orin Smith dba/Beer Tent
5. Resolution Approving Purchase of an Eagle Cadet Compressor and Cascade System for the
Expansion and Renovation Project at the Burlington Central Fire Station
6. Resolution Approving Urban Revitalization Tax Exemptions Pursuant to Chapter 404 of the
State Code of Iowa
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2003 Cindy/Cathmar/Terrace
Reconstruction (February 3, 2003)
2. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2003 Jefferson Street Reconstruction
(February 3, 2003)
3. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2003 Columbia Street Reconstruction
(February 18, 2003)
APPOINTMENTS:
Historic Preservation Commission: Hal Morton, Susan Diehl, Bruce Slagle