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. 30
March 17, 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
PROCLAMATION: Gideon Day - Susan Diehl
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 Plans and Specifications for the Hawkeye Sewer Separation
Project, Phase III
COMMENTS: The City Engineer reviewed the plans and specifications for the Hawkeye Sewer
Separation Project which consisted of a slide presentation of the following: IDNR & USEPA
meeting; project summaries of phase I & II; downspout progress; total gallons removed from
Hawkeye Sewer System; project summary of phase III, situation plan for phase III; overflow
tanks; triple 12 x 12 RCB tanks; glass-fused to steel tanks; goals after completion and the project
schedule. He stated that there would be a mandatory pre-bid conference at Memorial Auditorium
and bids would be opened April 23, 2003. The Public Works Director stated that the total EPA
grant was $7,000,000.00. He stated that to-date $5,500,000.00 of the budget is left. He stated
the estimated cost of phase III was $8,000,000.00, but they were looking at several alternates to
lower the cost of the project. After discussion by the City Council the Council unanimously
approved the plans and specifications for the Hawkeye Sewer Separation Project, Phase III. 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 Hawkeye Sewer Separation
Project, Phase III
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
2. Statement: Consideration of Annual Consolidated Transit Funding Application
COMMENTS: The Transit Manager stated that the public hearing on the filing of an application
to the Iowa Department of Transportation for Federal and State operating assistance for B.U.S.
was a required hearing. He stated that the City was anticipating receiving the following:
$104,879.00 in FTA monies with a local match and $126,881.00 in STA monies. He stated that
the balance of the estimated operating budget would be from fare boxes and levies. He stated that
fiscal year 2001/2002 the bus ridership was 167,928 and the City buses traveled 181,118 miles.
He further stated that City transit staff consists of six full time employees and eight part-time
employees. He also stated that the grant application provides for the acquisition of another
medium duty bus to replace the 1991 Ford Startrans unit. All present had opportunity to speak
and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Annual Consolidated Transit Funding Application
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat for B.L. Robinson Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The City Planner stated that previous owners of the Beer Barrel located on Mt. Pleasant Street had leased the building. The new owners of Schooners, formerly the Beer Barrel would like to purchase the property. He stated that the City Planning Commission voted to accept and recommend the preliminary plat of B.L. Robinson with the following variance: minimum lot depth of 100 feet is reduced to 84 feet. He stated that the City Council would also be approving the final plat with variance immediately following the approval of the preliminary plat. 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 for B.L. Robinson Subdivision
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
ORDINANCES:
1. Motion to Amend the Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second Reading of An
Ordinance Vacating and Selling of the East-West 226 Feet of the 80-Foot Walnut Street
Right-of-Way Located Between South 8th and South 9th Streets, Original City
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that there were no changes to the Ordinance Vacating and Selling of the East-West 226 Feet of the 80-Foot Walnut Street Right-of-Way Located Between South 8th and South 9th Street, Original City from the first reading. Council Member Kellogg made a motion to waive the second reading and to final adopt the Ordinance Vacating and Selling of the East-West 226 Feet of the 80-Foot Walnut Street Right-of-Way Located Between South 8th and South 9th Street, Original City. 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 Vacating and Selling of the East-West
226 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
3. Motion to Amend the Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second 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: The City Manager stated that there were no changes to the 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 from the first reading. Council Member Kellogg made a motion to waive the second reading and to final adopt the 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. 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: 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
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution of City Council Support for the Big Hollow Project
DISCUSSION: Charlie Walsh and Dan Wiedemier members of the Des Moines County Conservation Board and Phil Broder, County Environmental Education Coordinator stated that the plan for the Big Hollow Project has been on the drawing board for the past 30 years. They stated that the DMCCB had received a major contribution from Mr. Draper for construction of a dam. He stated that the lake would be 178 acres, with fishing, RV and primitive camp sites, cabin rentals, multi-use trails, beach with beach house, boat and canoe launch areas, picnic area, shooting sports and observatory. Phil Broder stated that the Resolution of City Council support was needed as they were applying for a grant for the project. Those who spoke against the Big Hollow Project were as follows: Ralph Kaufman, member of the Wild Turkey Federation, and Don Fitting of 3315 Ridgeview Drive. Ralph Kaufman stated that flooding the area would remove prime land that is presently used for hunting wild turkeys. Don Fitting also stated his concern for destroying 200 acres to build a lake. Mayor Scott stated that the Big Hollow Project would be an economic tool for southeast Iowa and was in favor of the project. He urged the Des Moines County Conservation Board to consider purchasing more plant in the future to be used by area hunters. 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: 8:30 p.m. Approved: April 7, 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 Demolition Assessment
2. Resolution Approving Renewal of Taxi Cab/Vehicle for Hire License for Debbie Licano
dba/Delivery Express
3. Resolution Amending Taxi Cab/Vehicle for Hire Driver Fees
4. Resolution Authorizing the Application of a Grant Through the Edward Byrne Memorial
State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Grant Program for Funding Mentoring
Programs in Burlington, West Burlington, Danville, New London and Mt. Pleasant
Community School Districts with the City of Burlington Acting as the Fiscal Agent
5. Resolution Approving Amended 28E Agreement Establishing a Joint Safety Director to Allow the Des Moines County Regional Solid Waste Commission to Become a Voting Member
6. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2003 Jefferson Street Reconstruction, North 5th to
North 6th
7. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2003 Cindy/Cathmar/Terrace Reconstruction
8. Resolution Approving Maintenance and Operation of Pierson Subdivision, Stonegate
Center, Village Center Drive Paving Improvements
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: April 7, 2003
1. Consideration of Sale of 1106 Plank Street