Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1999 - 7:00 P.M.  The West Burlington City Council met in Regular Session at 122 Broadway Street with Mayor Trousil presiding.  Council Members Lees, Johnson, Hockett, Riessen and Pilger were present.  City Administrator Plyman, Police Chief Walters and Assistant Public Works Director Mesecher were also present.    Lees moved, second by Pilger, to approve the Agenda with the addition of ‘Valve Replacement at Water Plant’ under Old Business.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

     Lees moved, second by Pilger, to approve the following Consent Agenda items: All aye.  Motion carried.

    A.       Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 27, 1999

    B.        Financial Report for July 1999

    C.        Payment to Burlington Municipal Waterworks – July water - $13,367.87

    D.       Payment to City of Burlington – County Wide Communications - $2,285.28

    E.        Payment to Ideal Ready Mix for Sidewalk Concrete -- $3,481

    F.        Purchase of Personal Alert Safety Devices (6) for Fire Department – $859.20

    G.       Payment to Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. – Elevated Storage Tank Repair/Design - $1,875

    H.       Payment to Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities – SASSO - $1,700

    I.          Purchase of Heavy Duty Trailer for Public Works - $3,400

    J.         Removal of Andy Malcolm from Fire Department Membership

    K.       Fall Fire School for Six Firefighters

    L.        Payment of Claims as Presented

    BID OPENING FOR PLEASANT MEADOW SUBDIV. LOTS - AWARD TO HIGHEST  BIDDER – Mayor Trousil announced there were no bids received.

    CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES: 

    Candy Balzer and Lou Carpenter, representing the Neighborhood Watch Committee, told the Council they are in the process of planning a community picnic in Longmeadow Park on Sunday, September 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  They ask the City to contribute monetarily.  The Council agreed they would pay for the cost of the tent, which will be approximately $700.   

    NEW BUSINESS:

    Consider Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code Concerning Stop Signs – Police Chief Walters recommended the placement of a permanent 3-way stop at the intersection of West Burlington Avenue and Van Weiss Boulevard.  He said this location would provide a safe crossing for students going to and leaving school.  It will also provide safe crossing for swimmers and ball players going to Community Park.  This will require an ordinance amendment. 

    Hockett moved, second by Lees, to approve an ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 75 of the Municipal Code by adding required stops on West Burlington Avenue at Van Weiss Boulevard and deleting the stop at the intersection of West Burlington Avenue and Huston.  Roll call.  Ayes:  Lees, Pilger, Hockett and Riessen.  Nay:  Johnson.  Johnson said he did not think this was the best location on West Burlington Avenue for a required stop.  Motion carried.   The second consideration of this Ordinance will be August 24th.

    Consider Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code Concerning Driveways for Industrial Districts – Administrator Plyman explained Chapter 140 of the City Code provides specifications and permitting procedures for the construction of driveways.  Different specifications apply to residential, commercial and industrial zoning districts, respectively.  Building Inspector Hoy has recommended that the Council amend the Section 140.05 concerning industrial driveways to make their regulations more in line with the residential and commercial driveway specifications.

    Hockett said he did not think sidewalks should have to be prepared as a separate portion of the driveway.  Plyman will change the ordinance for the next reading.  Lees moved, second by Riessen, to approve the ordinance concerning Driveways for Industrial Districts.  Roll call.  Ayes:  Lees, Hockett, Riessen, Pilger, Johnson.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

    Consider Amendment to S. Gear Avenue Traffic Engineering and Design Agreement with Shive-Hattery Administrator Plyman said the engineering agreement with Shive-Hattery for Gear Avenue Project needs to be amended.  He said construction staking and supervision of the project needs to be added.  The amendment also includes designing the intersection modifications that IDOT is requiring.  The proposal specifies in detail the additional engineering work covered by this amendment.  The total cost is $58,900.  Plyman said the Agency Road Traffic Signal Evaluation and Pavement Marking Improvements is directly related to SCC and BMC.  They will be expected to pay that portion which is $7,500.  Plyman will discuss this with them. 

    Lees moved, second by Hockett, to approve the amendment to S. Gear Avenue traffic engineering and street design agreement with Shive-Hattery at a cost of $58,900 with the understanding BMC and SCC will pay for the engineering directly related to them.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.  

    Consider Purchase of Mobile Vision in Car Video System for Police Department – Police Chief Walters requested permission to purchase two Mobile Vision in car Video Systems, one this fiscal year and one next year.  This is the same system that was purchased in last fiscal year.  He said the system has proven to be a highly effective training tool for staff and a good resource for the county attorney’s office in case preparation. 

    After consideration Lees moved, second by Pilger, to purchase two Mobile Vision in car Video Systems this  fiscal year for a total cost of $7,520.  Local Option Sales Tax will be used for this purchase.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

    OLD BUSINESS:

    Consider Payment to Des Moines County for Street Repair of N. Gear Avenue – Administrator Plyman said at the June 22nd meeting the City Council approved sharing the cost of reconstructing approximately 400 feet of N. Gear Avenue.  The project was estimated to cost $22,822.80.  The project went over the estimated cost by $1,117.12 probably because of underestimated materials needed.  Road Use Tax Funds should be used for this project. 

    Lees moved, second by Riessen, to approve payment of $23,939.92 to Des Moines County for the repair of N. Gear Avenue.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried. 

    Consider Valve Replacement at Water Plant – Administrator Plyman said three proposals were submitted to replace three 5” valves at the water plant.  Frank Millard and Company, Inc. quoted $3,175, Wunderlich Excavating & Plumbing quoted $3,190, and McCann Mechanical, Inc. quoted $3,582.

    Lees moved, second by Johnson, to hire Frank Millard and Company, Inc. to replace the three 6” valves at the water plant for $3,175.  Voice vote.  All aye except Pilger who abstained.  Motion carried.   

    COMMITTEE REPORTS:

    STREETS -  Council Member Johnson reported we are still waiting to get the utility pole removed from the sidewalk on West Burlington Avenue.  Plyman reported the seal-coating project is scheduled for the last of August.  Hockett suggested investigating the availability of a brighter type of paint for stop signs. 

    SANITATION – Administrator Plyman said, as part of the Development Agreement with BADCO for the Flint Ridge Business Park, if the new Maid Rite Restaurant is built we will need to extend the sewer. 

    UTILITIES – There was nothing to report.

    PUBLIC SAFETY – Lees said we should be sure there are plenty of picnic tables etc. available for the Neighborhood Watch picnic in Longmeadow Park in September.  

    FINANCE – A Work Session was scheduled for Thursday, August 19, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.. 

    CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES:  William Brown, 402 Broadway, told the Council he owns property on Brushtown Road.  He said if the area has to be annexed into either Burlington or West Burlington, they would prefer West Burlington.  He said the road into the development is a 16’ alley that is now maintained by the property owners.  If they are annexed they would like to have the road maintained by the City.  Plyman said since the alley is only 16’ wide it will be difficult for emergency vehicles to access safely.  It will also be difficult to install utilities and widen the road.  These are all issues to be considered if the annexation takes place.

    David Beckman, an attorney with Beckman & Hirsch, told the Council he is representing Duane and Marion Fritz who live at 106 N. Gear Avenue.   He said as the City Council considers realigning Gear Avenue, the Fritz’s request that the City not destroy six homes, including theirs.  He also said realigning North Gear Avenue to curve up to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad could create new problems.  He suggested the option of straightening Gear Avenue south of Mt. Pleasant Street will be better for the City, if realignment is needed. 

    There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. upon motion by Lees and second by Hockett.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

     

                                                                                                                                                               

    Approved                                                                      Terrie L. Simonson, City Clerk

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