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to change as finalized by the City Clerk.
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
Meeting No. 06
March 15, 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. Boy Scout Troop No. 58 led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) CARRIED
PRESENTATION OF THE ANN PARKS HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD TO JERRY RIGDON
DISCUSSION: Jerry Rigdon was presented the Human Rights Award from Jeff Heland, Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission and Nancy Schulte, Vice Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission. They praised Jerry Rigdon for his advocacy in the protection of human rights and his willingness to serve on various City boards, commissions and civic organizations. Jerry Rigdon stated that it was an honor to be mentioned in the same sentence as Ann Parks. He stated that Ann Parks educated him on the importance of the Hate Crime Ordinance and the need for the battered women’s shelter. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
HEARINGS:
1. Statement: Consideration of $1,160,000 General Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement
COMMENTS: The Deputy City Manager stated that the Council was holding two separate hearings, the first hearing was for $1,160,000 General Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement and the second hearing was for $2,265,000 Essential Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement. He stated that the loan agreements would be used for hotel development, solid waste vehicle, ambulance and the balance for street projects and the first year’s interest in the debt, cost of issuance of a contingency for a grand total of $3,425,000.00 (two issues combined). He reviewed with Council and the viewing audience how the loan agreements would be financed. He stated that there would be no tax increase. He stated that the date of the sale for the loan agreements would be held April 19, 2004. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
2. Statement: Consideration of $2,265,000 Essential Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement
COMMENTS: None.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Taking Additional Action to Enter into a Loan Agreement
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) ADOPTED
3. Statement: Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2947 as Previously Amended, Amending the Provisions of the Urban Revitalization Plan
COMMENTS: The City Manager stated that the proposed Ordinance amends the boundary of the tax abatement area to allow for City Wide Urban Revitalization District to the corporate limits of Burlington. He stated that the Ordinance amendment also provides for the following: the percent increase in actual value due to rehabilitation, building, addition or new construction shall be at least 15% before tax abatement will apply, but shall not apply after $75,000 value is reached per residential property and $5,000,000 of value is reached per commercial property – for residential property assessed as commercial the limit shall be 50% of value per unit up to the total abated value of $50,000 per unit. He presented to the City Clerk a letter to be made a part of the record from Mike Pierson, developer, in support of the Ordinance Amending Provisions of the Urban Revitalization Plan. Mayor Edwards and Council Member Ell stated that Burlington needed to grow the commercial tax base. 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 Amending Ordinance No. 2947 as Previously Amended, Amending the Provisions of the Urban Revitalization Plan
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) CARRIED
ORDINANCE:
1. Motion to Amend the Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the Second Reading of An Ordinance Creating the Mason Meadows PUD as Allowed by Section 17.20.40 of the Burlington Municipal Code
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that there were no changes to the Ordinance Creating the Mason Meadows PUD as Allowed by Section 17.20.40 of the Burlington Municipal Code
from the first reading. Council Member King made a motion to waive the second reading and to final adopt Ordinance Creating the Mason Meadows PUD as Allowed by Section 17.20.40 of the Burlington Municipal Code. Council Member Ell 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 Creating the Mason Meadows PUD as Allowed by Section 17.20.40 of the Burlington Municipal Code
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Final Plat of Mason Meadows Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The Development Director stated that there were no changes from the preliminary plat approval of Mason Meadows Subdivision. He stated that Mason Meadows would incorporate two-family and single-family residential land uses. 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 Final Plat of Stonegate Village Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The Development Director stated that the final plat of Stonegate Village Subdivision provides for the creation of one buildable lot located on the frontage of the established right-of-way of West Avenue. 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 Final Plat of Dehn Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The Development Director stated that the final plat of Dehn Subdivision provides for the creation of two transferable lots to adjacent property owners. 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: 7:40 p.m. Approved: April 5, 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 Renewal of Taxi Cab/Vehicle for Hire License for Charlie Manes dba/C Yellow Cab
2. Resolution Approving Renewal of Taxi Cab/Vehicle for Hire License for James W. Belger, Jr. dba/First Class Limousine
3. Resolution Approving Final Acceptance, Final Payment and Release of Retention Monies for the 2003 Bock Street and Herblo Drive Reconstruction
4. Resolution Approving Agreement for Audit Services for Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2004, 2005 and 2006 with Eide Bailly LLP
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration of A Loan Agreement in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $700,000.00 (April 5, 2004)
2. Consideration of Annual Consolidated Transit Funding Application (April 19, 2004)
APPOINTMENTS:
Cable Television Commission: Mel Schwartz, Loren Stein, Michael Box
City Planning Commission: Rick Schoof, Jeff Jennison, Dan Carlson
Civil Service Commission: Chuck Brockett
Flint Hills Golf Course Advisory Committee: Mac Osbourne, Brian Messer, Sally Box
Historical Preservation Commission: David Lloyd, Angela Adams
Human Rights Commission: Jeff Heland, T.R. McKenzie, Nancy Schulte
Low Rent Housing Agency: Tom Cameron, Richard Tiemeyer, George Newman
Recplex Advisory Committee: Kele Harris, Dunker Lietsch
Zoning Board of Adjustment: John Sandell, John Fenton
Riverfront Advisory Committee: Lisa Walsh
Parks Advisory Committee: Robert McCannon