Regular Council Meeting November 23, 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, Hockett, Pilger and Riessen were present. Council Member Johnson was absent. City Administrator Plyman (Deputy City Clerk), Police Chief Walters and Public Works Director Christy were also present. Lees moved, second by Riessen, to approve the Agenda. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.

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

Approve Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 9, 1999
Approve Beer Permit for Westland Fast Break
Approve Liquor License Renewal for Stackers Restaurant
Approve Payment to Cessford Construction for Rip Rap Material - $2,719.14
Approve Payment to Floyd Bickford for Sidewalk Replacement - $216.04
Approve Payment to Shive-Hattery for Engineering Services - $1,505.19
Approve Advertising for Part Time Secretary/Clerical Position
Approve Payment of Claims as Presented

PUBLIC HEARING:

Zoning Map Amendment Concerning the Rezoning of Deery Bros. Property at 200 S. Gear Avenue

Mayor Trousil opened the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. on rezoning of the above referenced property from I-2 to B-2. No one offered any comments, and the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.

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

Mayor Trousil announced that the City received a bid. He opened the sealed envelope and announced that Richard Broeg has made a bid on Lot #5 in the amount of $12,500. Mayor Trousil noted that Mr. Broeg enclosed a check in the amount of $1,250.

Lees moved, second by Pilger, to accept the bid from Richard Broeg on Lot #5 in the amount of $12,500. Voice vote. Motion carried.

CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES: There were none.

NEW BUSINESS:

Consider Ordinance on First Reading Concerning Rezoning property at S. Gear Avenue and Mt. Pleasant St. -- Lees moved, second by Hockett, to approve an Ordinance on first reading amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of West Burlington to rezone property owned by Deery Bros (200 S. Gear Avenue) from I-2 to B-2. Roll Call vote. Ayes: Riessen, Lees, Pilger and Hockett. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Consider Preliminary and Final Plat for property located within the City’s Two Mile Limit -- Lees moved, second by Pilger, to waive the Preliminary Plat and approve the Final Plat for Alexanderopoulus Subdivision, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call vote. Ayes: Riessen, Lees, Pilger and Hockett. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Consider Agreement Extending a Water Main to Serve Zlomke’s Subdivision -- Lees moved, second by Riessen, to approve a Development Agreement with Mark and Jennifer Zlomke concerning the installation of a water main in the proposed Emerald Glen Estates Subdivision. Voice Vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Consider Request for Donation from the Alcohol & Drug Dependency Services of Southeast Iowa -- Hockett moved to deny the request. Mayor Trousil declared the motion dead for lack of support. Lees moved, second by Riessen, to donate $1,000 to the Alcohol & Drug Dependency Services of Southeast Iowa. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

Consider Ordinance on Second Reading Concerning Rear Yard Set Back Requirements -- Lees moved, second by Pilger, to approve an Ordinance on second reading amending Section 165.16 (7) concerning rear yard set back requirements for attached garages in residential zoned districts. Roll Call. Ayes: Riessen, Lees, Pilger and Hockett. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Consider Ordinance on Second Reading Concerning the Great River South Shores Property (BMC) -- Lees moved, second by Pilger, to approve an Ordinance on second reading amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of West Burlington to rezone the Great River South Shores Property. Roll Call. Ayes: Riessen, Lees, Pilger and Hockett. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Consider Payment to Diversified Coatings for Water Tower Painting - $35,387.50 -- Hockett moved, second by Riessen, to approve a payment of $35,387.50 to Diversified Coatings for the water tower painting project. All aye. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

SANITATION – Administrator Plyman reported that Hal Morton, Director of the Des Moines County Regional Solid Waste Commission, has offered to address Council at an upcoming meeting. The Council agreed to invite Mr. Morton to the December 14^th meeting.

UTILITIES – Administrator Plyman reported on the status of the water tower project. He also mentioned the outcome of the poll he took last week on the logo vs. name for the tower. The logo won. It should be painted on the tower in the next week.

PUBLIC SAFETY -- Administrator Plyman reported that Chief Walters plans to recommend a lower speed limit for Agency Road.

FINANCE – Administrator Plyman suggested that the Council hold the town meeting on the Master Parks Plan after the holidays. The Council agreed.

STREETS – Administrator Plyman reported on the status of the Gear Avenue Project. He said that Shipley reopened S. Gear, south of Agency, to traffic. The contractor has begun installing storm pipe on S. Gear, north of Agency. The contractor hopes to finish the project this year.

Mr. Plyman also asked the Council to schedule a closed session meeting at the next meeting to discuss property acquisition with regards to the proposed realignment of Gear Avenue and Mt. Pleasant Street.

ADJOURN: There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. upon motion by Hockett and second by Lees. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.

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Approved David S. Plyman, Deputy City Clerk

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