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. 29
March 3, 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.
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 An Ordinance Vacating and Selling of the East-West 126
Feet of the 80-Foot Walnut Street Right-of-Way Located Between South 8th and South 9th
Streets, Original City
COMMENTS: The City Planner stated that he would be reviewing with Council and the viewing
audience the Ordinance Vacating and Selling of the East-West 126 Feet of the 80-Foot Walnut
Street Right-of-Way Located Between South 8th and South 9th Streets, Original City and the
following Ordinance Vacating and Selling of the North-South 240 Feet of the 16-Foot Alley
Right-of-Way Adjacent to Lots 7-12 and Lots 13-18 of Block 482, Original City. He stated that
the Walnut Street right-of-way that was being vacated and sold was 126 ft. x 80 ft. and the alley
to be vacated and sold was approximately 16 ft. x 240 ft. He stated that the properties were being
sold to the Burlington Community School District for the reconstruction of Grimes School. He
stated that the property was being sold for $1.00. He further reviewed the conditions to the sale
of the property. 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 of the East-West 126 Feet of the 80-Foot Walnut Street Right-of-Way Located
Between South 8th and South 9th Streets, Original City
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
2. Statement: Consideration of An Ordinance Vacating and Selling of the North-South 240
Feet of the 16-Foot Alley Right-of-Way Adjacent to Lots 7-12 and Lots 13-18 of Block
482, Original City
COMMENTS: None.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the First Reading of An Ordinance Vacating and
Selling of the North-South 240 Feet of the 16-Foot Alley Right-of-Way Adjacent to Lots
7-12 and Lots 13-18 of Block 482, Original City
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Flint Ridge Business Park Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The City Planner stated that he would review both the Preliminary Plat and the Final Plat of Flint Ridge Business Park Subdivision. He stated that the City was reapproving the Preliminary Plat of Flint Ridge Business Park Subdivision as one year has lapse and no action had been taken on the final plat. He stated that there was no development presently scheduled for lot one of the final plat of Flint Ridge Business Park 12th Addition. He stated that it was recommended that plat approval include the same covenants as approved for the 11 other additions to the Flint Ridge Business Park Subdivision. 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 the Final Plat of the 12th Addition to the Flint Ridge Business Park
Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that it was the Development Corporation's intention to build a fourth spec building on this lot. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
HEARING:
1. Statement: Consideration of Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget
COMMENTS: The City Manager and the Deputy City Manager reviewed the fiscal year 2003-
2004 proposed budget. The City Manager stated that the totaled expenditures for fiscal year
budget 2003-2004 totaled $41,303,651.00. He stated that the tax roll back went from 51.66% to
51.39% for residential and 97.77% to 100% for commercial. He stated that the property
valuation increase was .3% ($583,042,286.00). He stated that major factors affecting the budget
were as follows: fire/police retirement system, sales tax set-a-side, 2002 Streets Bond and
$3,000,000.00 sales tax income. He stated that the use of sales tax offsets the rate by $3.38 and
he reviewed the local sales tax distribution (property tax relief 50%, capital projects 35%, police
officers 14% and engineering position 1%). He explained the tax levy rate was $13.28, a
proposed increase of $.15. He also reviewed the impact of the tax increase. The Deputy City
Manager reviewed the tax rate history, how Burlington compares with other cities of similar size
in Iowa, the federal/state actions that impact the City's budget and the impact of the rollback.
The City Manager reviewed the CIP for fiscal year 2003-2004, the street construction program
and the sales tax allocation for capital purposes (streets 66%, economic development 16%, police
cars 13% and community field 5%). Leon Shahan of 1821 Mt. Pleasant Street stated he was
happy to see the City holding down property taxes. He felt the next five years will be very
difficult for the City. John Stirn, CWA President, stated that the CWA union came together and
presented to the City cost saving ideas to help with the budget. He stated that the main concern
of the CWA union is protecting the citizens of Burlington. The City Manager stated that he
wanted to thank the union membership for all of their suggestions, the Deputy City Manager and
all City staff for their work on the budget. He also stated that the City has received the past six
years the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award. He stated that the City will again be submitting this fiscal year budget to the GFOA.
Mayor Scott stated how proud he was that the CWA stepped forward to offer suggestions. He
stated that it has been very difficult eliminating 17 positions, but has received a lot of
encouragement by the public. He stated that this summer when pot holes are not being filled in
due to the loss of personnel, he hoped the public will still feel the same. He also thanked the
Council and staff for keeping the tax rate down. He stated that the biggest demon in the future is
the high cost of health care insurance. He urged everyone to contact the legislature to let them
know that something needs to be done. Council Member Kellogg stated that the budget process
will be just as tough or tougher next year. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing
additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: Leon Shahan of 1821 Mt. Pleasant Street stated that if the
Council was concerned with the high cost of health care, he would be happy to serve on a health
care committee. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the
office of the City Clerk.
Adjournment: 7:50 p.m. Approved: March 17, 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:
1. Resolution Approving Renewal of Taxi Cab/Vehicle for Hire License for Cindy Bragg
dba/ABC Cab Company
2. Resolution Approving Renewal of Taxi Cab/Vehicle for Hire License for Charlie Manes
dba/C-Yellow Cab
3. Resolution Awarding Bid for a Tractor/Loader for the Parks Department
4. Resolution Rescinding Grant No. ENH03.2 for the Highway 34, Burlington Gateway
Project Referencing Support and Sponsorship by the City of Burlington
5. Resolution Awarding Bid for the 2003 Main Street/Depot Decorative Lighting Project
6. Resolution Approving Local Match for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program
7. Resolution Approving Iowa Mitigation Designation of Applicant's Authorized
Representative
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: March 17, 2003
1. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the Hawkeye Sewer Separation Project,
Phase III
2. Consideration of Annual Consolidated Transit Funding Application
APPOINTMENTS:
Riverfront Advisory Committee: Sue Frice, Stephanie Hoschek
City Planning Commission: Don Lynch
Parks Advisory Committee: Jim Poffenbarger, Debbie Mosley-Nelson and Peggy Hunt