Regular Council Meeting August 24, 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, Building Inspector Hoy, Fire Chief Astfalk and Assistant Public Works Director Mesecher were also present. Lees moved, second by Riessen, to approve the Agenda as presented. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.

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

A. Approve Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1999

B. Approve Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - $August 12, 1999

C. Approve Liquor License Renewal & Sunday Sales for Otis Campbell’s Bar & Grill/Aunt Bea’s Cafe

D. Approve Resignation of Police Reserve Dean Millizer

E. Approve Public Employee Deferred Compensation Distribution

F. Approve Training of Sergeant Newberry – Organized Crime Information Center

G. Approve Payment to Ideal Ready Mix for Sidewalk material – Ramsey Street

H. Approve Payment of Claims as Presented

OATH OF OFFICE: Mayor Trousil administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Jesse Logan.

BID OPENING FOR PLEASANT MEADOW SUBDIV. LOTS - AWARD TO HIGHEST BIDDER

Mayor Trousil announced a bid was received for a lot in the Pleasant Meadow Subdivision. Richard Broeg bid $12,500 for Lot #6. Hockett moved, second by Lees, to approve the sale of the lot. Voice vote. All aye.

CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES: There were none.

NEW BUSINESS:

Consider Waiving the Preliminary and Approving the Final Plat for Terra Cotta Subdivision – Hockett moved, second by Lees, to waive the preliminary and approve the Final Plat for Terra Cotta Subdivision. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Hockett, Riessen, Johnson, Pilger. Nay: None. Motion carried.

Consider Fire Department Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Fort Madison – Lees moved, second by Pilger, to approve a Fire Department Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Fort Madison. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Consider Payment to Shive-Hattery for Traffic Engineering and Street Design Services –

Lees moved, second by Pilger, to approve payment in the amount of $33,725.00 to Shive-Hattery for traffic engineering and street design services. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Consider Payment to Shive-Hattery for Designing Lift Station Improvements – Riessen moved, second by Lees, to approve payment in the amount of $1,312.20 to Shive-Hattery for the South Lift Station Improvement project. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Consider Payment to French-Reneker for Engineering Services – Lees moved, second by Johnson, to approve payment in the amount of $1,984.87 to French-Reneker for the N. Washington Road paving project. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Consider Appointment of Robert Christy as Public Works Director – Administrator Plyman explained Robert Christy, the former public works director, is returning to West Burlington. He left about a month ago to take a position with a water system outside of San Diego, California. He realized he “made a mistake” soon after moving to California. Plyman reported Christy performed admirably as public works director and he urged the Council to reappoint him to the position effective August 30, 1999.

Hockett moved, second by Riessen, to approve a resolution appointing Robert Christy as Public Works Director. Mr. Christy will accrue vacation at the rate of 3 weeks per year. His vacation will be unpaid during the first year since it has already been paid. His sick leave will follow the regular policy for new hires. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Hockett, Riessen, Johnson, Pilger. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider Payment to Metzger Johnson for Building Plan Review and Inspection Services – Hockett moved, second by Johnson, to approve payment in the amount of $6,905.39 to Metzger Johnson for building plan review and inspection services for the new hospital and medical office buildings. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Consider Resolution Supporting the Burlington Bees’ Application for Grant – Lees moved, second by Pilger, to approve a resolution supporting the Burlington Bees’ application for a grant to fund facility improvements. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Pilger, Johnson, Riessen, Hockett. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider Re-Roofing Fire Station –Mayor Trousil reported Chief Astfalk obtained quotes from two companies for re-roofing the fire station. Brockway quoted two types of new roofs: a replacement metal roof system for $75,000 and a single-ply recover system for $40,000. Erhet Construction quoted a single-ply recover system for $25,935.

Hockett moved, second by Riessen, to approve a contract with Ehret Construction for re-roofing the fire station with Duro-Last at a cost of $25,935. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Consider Setting Two Public Hearings on Zoning Changes – Hockett moved, second by Pilger, to approve a resolution setting a Public Hearing for Tuesday, September 14, at 7:00 p.m.to consider proposed amendments to the Zoning Map concerning rezoning from I-2 (General Industrial) to B-2 (General Business) in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. Roll call. Ayes: Hockett, Johnson, Lees, Riessen, Pilger. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Hockett moved, second by Johnson, to approve a resolution setting a Public Hearing for Tuesday, September 14, at 7:00 p.m. to consider allowing an automotive body shop as a permitted accessory use to an automobile dealership in a B-2 (General Business) District. Roll call. Ayes: Johnson, Lees, Riessen, Pilger, Hockett. Nays: None. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

Consider Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code Concerning Stop Signs – Second Reading –

Hockett moved, second by Riessen, to approve the second consideration of an ordinance placing a permanent 3-way stop intersection at the corner of West Burlington Avenue and Van Weiss Boulevard. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Hockett, Pilger, Riessen. Nays: Johnson. Motion carried.

Plyman will have a traffic count done this week and next week to determine if the required stop will have a definite affect on traffic flow there.

Consider Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code Concerning Driveways for Industrial Districts Second Reading – Hockett moved, second by Riessen, to approve the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 140 of the Municipal Code concerning Driveway Regulations in Industrial Zoning Districts. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Hockett, Riessen, Pilger, Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Lees moved, second by Hockett, to waive the third reading and approve Ordinance No. 485 Concerning Driveway Regulations in Industrial Zoning Districts. Roll call. Ayes: Hockett, Riessen, Pilger, Johnson, Lees. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider Ordinance Amending the Sign Code – Hockett moved, second by Johnson, to schedule a Work Session for Thursday, September 16, at 7:00 p.m. to review the Sign Code. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

FINANCE – Plyman said he will be presenting a recommendation at the next Council Meeting concerning paying the Water Revenue Bond early.

STREETS – Plyman said Shive-Hattery held a pre-construction meeting on Monday. He said the Gear Avenue project will begin in two weeks. They will begin on Gear Avenue south of Agency.

SANITATION – Mayor Trousil reported the packing on a valve at the west lift station failed and had to be repaired on Sunday night. Several public works employees worked into the night to get the repair completed.

UTILITIES – There was nothing to report.

PUBLIC SAFETY – Lees said the 200 block of East Longmeadow Street needs to be closed for the Neighborhood Watch Picnic.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:19 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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