OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
Meeting No. 16
August 16, 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
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. Jim Ritters, Zion Church of 412 North 5th Street requested the removal of the Resolution Approving the Placement of a Stop Sign and a Change in Traffic Flow at Various Locations within the City of Burlington, Iowa from the consent agenda for discussion at the close of the meeting. 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.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Introduce Resolution of Necessity for the 2004 Alley Reconstruction, from Garfield Avenue to 124' West of Perkins Avenue, between South Street and Pine Street
DISCUSSION: None.
2. Resolution Tabling Resolution of Necessity for the 2004 Alley Reconstruction, from Garfield Avenue to 124' West of Perkins Avenue, between South Street and Pine Street to the September 7, 2004 City Council Meeting
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that the council has provided official notification of the proposed assessment and that the public hearing will be held on September 7, 2004. He stated that tabling this resolution was necessary to move forward with the project. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) ADOPTED
3. Resolution Approving Extension of Letter of Understanding Between Great River Health Systems, Inc. and the City of Burlington, Iowa
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that it has been almost two years since the City of Burlington has entered into a contract with Great River Health Systems regarding the donation of property (old Burlington Medical Center site). The property was given to the City of Burlington with the intent that a new library would be built on the site. He stated that with the donation of the property, that construction must begin within two years or the property would revert back to Great River Health Systems. He stated that Great River Health Systems has offered a six month extension to the original date and that construction will begin within the time allowed. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) ADOPTED
4. Resolution Approving Final Plat of First Addition to Sherer Subdivision with Conditions
DISCUSSION: The Development Director review with council and viewing audience the final plat. He stated that before building, Airport Authority approval is necessary. Council Member Baker questioned what would be built in the subdivision. The Development Director stated that it currently consists of an outbuilding and it would be very limited as to what could be built there. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) ADOPTED
5. Resolution Approving the Placement of A Stop Sign And A Change in Traffic Flow at Various Locations within the City of Burlington, Iowa
DISCUSSION: Jim Ritters, Zion Church of 412 North Fifth Street presented two pictures of Fifth Street to the council. He stated that the church has a considerable amount of handicapped people who attend the church. He requested that the streets department see what is possible to protect the diagonal parking on the east side. The City Manager stated that the proposal for Fifth Street includes that the east side would be changed to parallel and the west side would remain diagonal. Mayor Edwards questioned how many parking spots would be available if the east side was parallel parking. The Public Works Director stated that approximately eight spots would be lost on the east side. Jim Ritters stated that they have six portable handicapped signs, plus the portable service sign. He stated that it was easier for elderly people to park in a diagonal parking spot, rather than a parallel spot. Council Member Ell stated that one way streets were confusing for visitors. Council Member King encouraged Jim Ritters to readdress the council at a later time if Fifth Street causes problems after it is turned into a two way street. 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: 7:30 p.m. Approved: September 7, 2004
Katie Music, Deputy City Clerk Mike Edwards
for Kathleen P. Salisbury Mayor
City Clerk, C.M.C.
(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
2. Resolution Approving Outdoor Service Area for Liquor License for The Beat Tavern II, Inc. dba/The Beat for Seven Events During 2004 and 2005
3. Resolution Approving Outdoor Service Area for Liquor License for Monica E. Smith dba/The Dugout for September 4, 2004
4. Resolution Approving Outdoor Service Area for Liquor License for Paddlewheel Lounge, Inc. dba/Paddlewheel Lounge, Inc. for August 29, 2004
5. Resolution Approving Final Acceptance, Final Payment and Release of Retention Monies for the West Avenue Bridge Replacement Project IDOT Project No. BRM-0977(620)–8N-29
6. Preliminary Resolution for the 2004 Alley Reconstruction, from Garfield Avenue to 124' West of Perkins Avenue, between South Street and Pine Street
7. Resolution Ordering Notice to Waterworks Board of Trustees, Utility Companies and Property Owners to Make, Repair, or Relocate any Water or Other Utility Connections for the 2004 Alley Reconstruction, from Garfield Avenue to 124' West of Perkins Avenue, between South Street and Pine Street
8. Resolution Determining the Valuation of Each Lot for the Special Assessment of the 2004 Alley Reconstruction, from Garfield Avenue to 124' West of Perkins Avenue, between South Street and Pine Street
9. Resolution Adopting the Schedule and Estimated Cost for the Special Assessment of the 2004 Alley Reconstruction, from Garfield Avenue to 124' West of Perkins Avenue, between South Street and Pine Street
10. Resolution Approving Purchase of One Used Tandem Axle 15 Ton Dump Truck for Public Works Department, Streets Division
11. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2004 Riverfront Erosion Repairs
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: September 7, 2004
1. Consideration of Plans and Specifications for the 2004 Alley Reconstruction, from Garfield Avenue to 124' West of Perkins Avenue, between South Street and Pine Street
APPOINTMENTS:
Parks Advisory Committee: Cynthia House and John Schulte