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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
Meeting No. 4
February 17, 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. 4
February 17, 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. Council Member Ell announced those individuals appointed to various City commissions and boards. Council Member Baker requested the removal of the Resolution approving grant-in-aid agreement with the State Historical Society of Iowa for certified local government grant no. 2004-01 for pre-development from the consent agenda for discussion at the end of the meeting. 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 An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 3148, Being an Ordinance Creating the Stonegate Village PUD and Adopting a new Ordinance Forming the Stonegate Village PUD (Planned Unit Development) as Allowed by Section 17.20.40 of the Burlington Municipal Code
COMMENTS: The Deputy City Manager stated that the proposed Ordinance amends Stonegate Village PUD which is located south of West Avenue and west of Roosevelt Avenue. The Development Director stated that the amendment to the Stonegate Village PUD was due to the owner purchasing additional property. He stated that the amendment will allow light commercial/multi-family residential for the new amended area. He stated that Mike Pierson, developer was present should there be any questions. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Motion to amend the Title of the First Reading of the Ordinance on Stonegate Village PUD
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) CARRIED
Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the First Reading of An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 3148, Being An Ordinance Creating the Stonegate Village PUD (Planned Unit Development) As Allowed by Section 17.20.04 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 East West 250 Feet of the 80-Foot Market Street Right-of-Way Located Between 4th and 5th Streets, Original City, City of Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
DISCUSSION: The Deputy City Manager stated that there were no changes to the Vacating and Selling the East West 250 Feet of the 80-Foot Market Street Right-of-Way Located Between 4th and 5th Streets, Original City 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 East West 250 Feet of the 80-Foot Market Street Right-of-Way Located Between 4th and 5th Streets, Original City. 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 Vacating and Selling the East West 250 Feet of the 80-Foot Market Street Right-of-Way Located Between 4th and 5th Streets, Original City, City of Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Providing for the Approval of the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan for the City of Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, Under the Provisions of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, As Amended by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
DISCUSSION: The Deputy City Manager stated that the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan was prepared on the City’s behalf by the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission. Natalie Love, Regional Mitigation Planner for the SEIRPC, presented the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan to the Council and viewing audience. She stated that the plan was in compliance with requirements from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Iowa Emergency Management Division. She commended the Council for creating specific goals for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan. She stated that the plan provides for the protection of life and safety for the citizens as well as property and to provide adequate and timely response to emergencies. She stated that the adoption of the plan ensures that the City of Burlington will continue to be eligible for hazard mitigation grant funding. Council Member King and Mayor Edwards thanked Natalie for all of her work on the plan. Council Member Ell stated that the plan was very impressive and comprehensive. 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 Grant-In-Aid Agreement with the State Historical Society of Iowa for Certified Local Government Grant No. 2004-01 for Pre-Development
DISCUSSION: The Deputy City Manager stated that the proposed Resolution was a grant-in-aid agreement with the State Historical Society of Iowa for the pre-development of the existing library by hiring a consultant to look at the feasibility and the cost of the making the existing library into a museum. He stated that the grant was for $10,966.00 with the City’s local match of $5,400.00 funded by cash and in-kind monies. Council Member Baker stated that the Apple Trees Museum needs to be looked at in the near future for reuse, if they would move to the existing library. The Deputy City Manager stated that there was also a time line involved with the grant with a final product by June 30, 2005. He stated that there is a desire to have those results prior to that date, so if that process cannot be sped up, the City may walk away from the grant. 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: Leon Shahan of 1821 Mt. Pleasant Street stated that he was forced to use the transit system and found it very hard to get around. He stated that the routes needed to be more user-friendly. The Deputy City Manager stated that the only time the City runs a fixed route was in the morning and afternoon when school children ride the bus. He stated that the rest of the day was demand response system. Council Member King stated that he didn’t understand why the City needed a 20-passenger bus for the on-call service. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Adjournment: 7:30 p.m. Approved: March 1, 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
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Approving Demolition/Nuisance Abatements for Various Properties
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: March 1, 2004
1. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2004/2005 Budget
2. Consideration of Disposition of City Owned Property at 125 North Marshall Street
APPOINTMENTS:
Enterprise Zone Commission: Jeff Heland, Mike Edwards, Don Lynch, Linda Gidley and
Kevin Johnson