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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
Meeting No. 7
April 5, 2004
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. 7
April 5, 2004
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers with Mayor Edwards, Council Members Baker, Ell, Campbell and King present.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAMATION: Sexual Assault Awareness Month - Melissa Warner
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 Edwards reviewed the items listed on the consent agenda to the viewing audience. Council Member Ell 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
HEARING:
1. Statement: Consideration of $700,000.00 General Fund Loan Agreement
COMMENTS: The Deputy City Manager stated that the $700,000.00 General Fund Loan Agreement was for the purpose of constructing and furnishing a new public library pursuant to Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa. He stated that the loan would be paid with TIF in the downtown area and the taxes from the existing library levy. He stated that the City would be going through a local financial institution so there will be a cost savings of approximately $10,000.00 for the cost of issuance. Those who spoke in favor of the $700,000.00 General Fund Loan Agreement were as follows: Janet McCannon of 218 Jefferson Street; Dennis Hinkle of 1610 North 4th Street; Ed Zeman of 607 South Starr; Don Henry of 1711 Madison Avenue; Liba Flores of 1448 West Avenue; Joe Abrisz of 601 North 6th Street; Mace Henson; Art Feigum of 801 South 10th Street; Linda Belger of 308 South 6th Street and Rod Kellogg of 722 South Garfield Avenue. Those who spoke felt the new library would be a wonderful opportunity for the City that it was a great deal for the taxpayers of Burlington and a necessity for the Vision Iowa application. Dennis Hinkle presented to the City Clerk for record the Resolution maximizing the economic benefit of the Great River Gateway Project to Greater Burlington and Des Moines County as adopted by the Great River Gateway Committee on April 5, 2004. Leon Shahan of 1821 Mt. Pleasant Street and John Fenton of 1332 Griswold spoke against the loan agreement and felt these were hard economic times and did not feel the new library would help the quality of life. The City Manager presented to the City Clerk for record a letter from Tim Ballard the president of Carl A. Nelson and Company in favor of the Vision Iowa Grant and the ability for local construction workers to have work in Burlington. Joe Abrisz read a prepared letter in favor of the project. Mary Baker stated that there was no comparison to Joe Abrisz’s letter comparing the handicapped as being a minority that can not use the library. She stated that the handicapped are allowed in the library, but when she grew up minorities were segregated from many public buildings. She stated that the new library would benefit everyone and that she would give her approval of the loan agreement. Mike Edwards stated that he would be holding the Library Board of Directors to their promise of that expenses would be the same or less for a new library. He stated that he did not know how anyone could be opposed to the project. He stated that everyone needed to look at the big picture...jobs, jobs, jobs. He stated that the Iowa State University figured that Des Moines County would see 100,000 new visitors annually with the Vision Iowa projects. Chris King thanked everyone for attending the meeting. He stated that he was in favor of the new library and was also looking forward to the Big Hollow Project as well. Council Member Ell presented a brief overview of what has happened since the October 10, 2000 vote on whether to fund the library. He stated that since October 10, 2000 the project was now a mix of public and private dollars, the square feet of the project is considerable smaller, there is a better site for the project, there is a reuse for the old library, the cost of the new library is less and there will be no tax increase to the taxpayer. He stated that many citizens are now in favor of the project as the circumstances have changed since October 10, 2000 vote. Council Member Campbell also stated that he would be holding the Library Board of Trustees accountable for their operating expenses. He stated that he would be happy to support the Resolution for the approval of the loan agreement. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Taking Additional Action to Enter into a Loan Agreement on Library Project
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) ADOPTED
ORDINANCE:
1. Motion to Amend the Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second Reading of An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2947 as Previously Amended, Amending the Provisions of the Urban Revitalization Plan
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that there were no changes to the Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2947 as Previously Amended, Amending the Provisions of the Urban Revitalization Plan from the first reading. Council Member King made a motion to waive the second reading and to final adopt the Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2947 as Previously Amended, Amending the Provisions of the Urban Revitalization Plan. Mayor 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 Amending Ordinance No. 2947 as Previously Amended, Amending the Provisions of the Urban Revitalization Plan
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) CARRIED
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Approving Final Plat for Shaedon Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The Development Director stated that the proposed Resolution provides for the final plat of Shaedon Subdivision. He stated that the final plat subdivides the one lot subdivision into two lots. He stated that presently there were two homes on the one lot and the present owner plans on selling both homes. 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 19, 2004
Kathleen P. Salisbury Mike Edwards
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 Demolition/Nuisance Abatements for Various Properties
2. Resolution Approving Agreement with Municipal and County Management Services for Professional Services for the Cable Television Franchise Renewal Process
3. Resolution Granting An Extension of the Completion Date for the Equipment Replacement and Process Improvements at the Burlington Wastewater Treatment Facility
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: April 19, 2004
1. Consideration of an Ordinance Vacating and Selling a 30' x 165' Portion of the East-West Right of Way of Court Street East and Adjacent to 4th Street
2. Consideration of Sale of 1124 Valley Street, City of Burlington
3. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2004 ACC Resurfacing Project
4. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2004 South Street HMA Resurfacing Project
APPOINTMENTS:
Board of Housing Standards and Appeals - Bruce Beckman