Regular Council Meeting December 14, 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, Johnson and Riessen were present.  City Administrator Plyman, Police Chief Walters and Fire Chief Astfalk were also present.    Lees moved, second by Johnson, to approve the Agenda with the addition of IDOT U-STEP Agreement concerning Traffic Lights for the Gear Avenue and Agency Street Project under New Business.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

     

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

    A.       Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 23, 1999

    B.        Financial Report for November 1999

    C.        Liquor License Application for Wedding Elegance – 914 Broadway

    D.       Payment to Michael Chapman for Sidewalk Reimbursement - $279.87

    E.        Payment to Burlington Municipal Waterworks - $11,414.67

    F.        Payment to Southeast Iowa Safety and Support Organization for FY2000 Dues - $3,233.20

    G.        Purchase of up to 150 tons of salt from Burlington River Terminal, Inc. for $31.50 per ton

    H.       Payment to Matthew R. Oaks for Mapping Services - $1,000

    I.          Fire Department’s Election of Officers

    J.         Appointment of Mayra Coleman to the Fire Department Membership

    K.       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:  There were none.

     

    Hal Morton, Executive Director of the Des Moines County Regional Solid Waste Commission – Hal Morton made a presentation to the council concerning activities of the Solid Waste Commission over the last year and he also addressed future plans.

     

    Katherine Henning, Dunbar Jones – Discuss TEA-21 Enhancement Grant Program – Katherine Henning with Dunbar Jones told the Council her company was hired by the IDOT to assist West Burlington in planning for the construction of bike paths and a bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the freeway.  She said the bridge concept for Gear Avenue apparently has garnered some interest by the agency.  These improvements are eligible for regional and state TEA-21 Enhancement funding.  She said the first thing the City needs to do is appoint a Steering Committee to begin the process.   The committee should consist of city staff, Council Members and citizens.  The deadline for the application is October 1.

     

    NEW BUSINESS:

    Consider Resolution of Necessity for Consolidated and Expanded Urban Renewal Districts – Administrator Plyman explained the City Council has already held a Public Hearing to consolidate the City’s two TIF districts, known as Urban Renewal Areas.  Hockett moved, second by Riessen, to approve a Resolution to declare necessity and establish an urban renewal area and approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 1999 Consolidation of and Addition to the West Burlington Urban Renewal Areas.  Roll call.  Ayes: Lees, Hockett, Riessen, Johnson and Pilger.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

     

    Consider Resolution Amending the Urban Renewal Districts – Lees moved, second by Hockett, to approve a Resolution approving an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan and Project for the West Burlington Urban Renewal Area No. 1 and Urban Renewal Area No. 2 in the City of West Burlington, Iowa.  Roll call.  Ayes:  Hockett, Riessen, Johnson, Pilger and Lees.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

     

    Consider Ordinance Approving the Consolidation and Expansion of the Urban Renewal Districts – Lees moved, second by Hockett, to approve an Ordinance approving the Consolidation and Expansion of the Urban Renewal Districts.  Roll call.  Ayes: Riessen, Johnson, Pilger, Hockett, and Lees.  Nays:  None.   Motion carried.

     

    Consider Resolution Waiving Second and Third Consider of an Ordinance concerning Urban Renewal Districts – Lees moved, second by Riessen, to approve a resolution waiving the second and third consideration of an ordinance concerning Urban Renewal Districts.  Roll call.  Ayes:  Lees, Riessen, Hockett, Pilger and Johnson.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

     

    Consider Payment to Shipley Contracting for work on Gear and Agency Street Project – Riessen moved, second by Pilger, to approve payment of $323,046.92 on two invoices from Shipley Contracting Corp. for work performed on the Gear and Agency Street improvement projects.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

     

    Consider Payment to Shive-Hattery for Engineering Services – Lees moved, second by Pilger, to approve payment of $31,072.85 to Shive-Hattery for engineering services performed on various street projects and the sewer treatment plant.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

     

    Consider Payment to Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for Engineering Services – Lees moved, second by Pilger, to approve payment of $2,445.33 to Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for engineering services performed in connection with the water tower repainting project.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

     

    Consider Payment to Williams Excavation for work on Sanitary Service Line – Administrator Plyman explained the City needed to install a sanitary sewer for two lots in the Flint Ridge Business Park.  BADCO recently sold the lots for a restaurant and medical office building.  The City is required to provide utilities for all lots in the park pursuant to a development agreement with BADCO. 

     

    Williams Excavation was hired to install the new 8-inch sewer as an extension of the service line to the restaurant.  The new sewer line runs along the west side of Broadway Street, from the restaurant’s new driveway north to the sewer running along the north property line of the business park.  This is a TIF eligible expense.

     

    Riessen moved, second by Hockett, to approve payment of $4,160 to Williams Excavation for the installation of an 8-inch sanitary sewer service line.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

     

    Consider Purchase of Truck Mounted Crane for Public Works – Riessen moved, second by Pilger, to approve the purchase of a truck mounted crane for a cost of $6,100.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

     

    Consider Installing Generator for High Service Pump – Plyman explained the City needed to replace the generator at the South Lift Station because a larger one was needed to energize the larger pumps that are being installed.  This allows the old generator to be used for other purposes.  Public Works Director Christy suggested the old generator be used to energize one of the high service pumps at the water plant in the event of a power outage.  This is a TIF eligible expense.

     

    Riessen moved, second by Pilger, to approve hiring J.D. Electric Co. to install the switch box and conduits between the generator and the high service pump for a cost of $3,385.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.  

     

    Consider Renaming Community Park – The Council discussed Council Member, Dan Hockett’s suggestion to rename Community Park to “Benge Memorial Park” in memory of former WB City Clerk, Barb Benge.  Hockett said Benge served as the City Clerk for over 23 years and also served as a Council Member for two years.  The Council agreed she was a faithful servant to the community.  They suggested this was a topic, which they would like to discuss further at a work session.   

     

    Lees moved, second by Johnson, to table this topic until the Council has more time to consider.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

     

    Consider Appointments to Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning – Lees moved, second by Pilger, to approve the appointment of Alan Mayberry and Wally Day to the Board of Adjustment.  Mayberry will fill the un-expired term of Rod Crowner, which expires December 31, 2004.  Day is currently serving on the Board of Adjustment and his term expires December 31, 1999.   His new term will run through December 31, 2004. Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

     

    Johnson moved, second by Lees, to approve the appointment of Mick Fletcher and Karen Dewey to the Planning and Zoning Commission.  They are both currently serving on the Commission.   The terms are five years and runs through December 31, 2004.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

     

    Iowa Department of Transportation – U-STEP Grant – Riessen moved, second by Hockett, to approve an agreement to use U-STEP funds to add traffic signals at the intersections of Agency Road (Iowa 406) and Gear Avenue, US 34 ramp and Gear Avenue north and US 34 Ramp and Gear Avenue south.  Voice vote.  Roll call.  Ayes:  Lees, Johnson, Pilger, Hockett, and Riessen.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried.

     

    The IDOT provides funds through the Urban-State Traffic Engineering Program (U-STEP), a cooperative program for safety or operational improvements on primary road extensions.  The IDOT has made these funds available for reimbursement and will share eligible construction and right-of-way costs in the ratio of 55 percent state funds and 45 percent local funds, up to a maximum amount in state funds of $200,000 for a “spot improvement” or $400,000 for a “linear improvement”.  The City’s project is considered a “linear improvement project.

     

    OLD BUSINESS:

    Consider Ordinance on Second Reading Concerning Rezoning property at S. Gear Avenue and Mt. Pleasant St.  - Lees moved, second by Riessen, to approve an Ordinance on second 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, Johnson and Hockett.  Nays:  none.  Motion carried.

     

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

     

    Consider Ordinance on Third Reading Concerning the Great River South Shores Property (BMC) -- Lees moved, second by Riessen, to approve an Ordinance on third 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, Johnson, Pilger and Hockett.  Nays:  none.  Motion carried.

     

    COMMITTEE REPORTS:

    PUBLIC SAFETY  -

    Speed Limit Review – Police Chief Walters asked the Council to review the speed limit on Agency from Broadway to Washington and on South Gear from Agency south to the 1600 block, which is just south of the new hospital driveway.   He recommended reducing the speed to 35 MPH.  There was considerable discussion concerning the most prudent approach; waiting until the hospital opens or changing the speed limit now.  An ordinance changing the speed limit will be presented at the next Council Meeting.

     

    COPS Grant – Police Chief Walters told the Council the hospital is going to delay the hiring of a security team indefinitely until they have time to evaluate their needs after the hospital opens.  He asked the Council’s position on the filling of the current COPS grant.  He said he will be one person short when Jesse Logan leaves for his academy training on January 17 and be gone until April. 

     

    The Council Members agreed to review the situation during the budget process.

     

    Mayor Trousil said he learned at the Emergency Management meeting earlier last month that the outdoor warning siren system in place now will be removed in about six months.  He said U.S. West will remove the circuits we currently use to activate the sirens, also repair service on these circuits will no longer be available.  He will continue to work with Emergency Management to bring back the best solution for replacing the warning system.

     

    FINANCE – Administrator Plyman said budget preparation has begun and we will begin budget work sessions in January.

     

    STREETS – The street project is continuing on schedule on Gear Avenue.

     

    SANITATION – The south lift station project is proceeding on schedule.

     

    UTILITIES – The bacteria test for the water tower passed inspection.  The U.S. West phone line for the alarm system needs to be corrected.  Public Works is working with them on this.

     

    CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES:  Mary Lou Johnson told the Council she received a notice from the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning rezoning property she owns between 406 Road and Mt. Pleasant Street.   She said the property is currently zoned Agriculture.  The proposed zoning is Residential.  Mayor Trousil told her the proposal would go through P & Z first and then be presented to the City Council.  He recommended she follow the procedure listed in the notice she received. 

     

    PROCLAMATION – Council Member Hockett read a proclamation from Governor Vilsack proclaiming December 15, as Bill of Rights Day. 

     

    ADJOURN:  There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. upon motion by Lees and second by Johnson.  Voice vote.  All aye.  Motion carried.

     

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    Approved                                                                                  Terrie L. Simonson, City Clerk

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