Regular Council Meeting March 25, 2002 – 5:30 P.M. The West Burlington City Council met in Regular Session at 118 W. Wheeler Street with Mayor Pro-Tem Lees presiding. Mayor Trousil was absent. Council Members Johnson, Crowner, Hockett and Pilger were present. City Administrator Mandsager, Public Works Director Fry and Fire Chief Astfalk were also present. Johnson moved, second by Pilger, to approve the Agenda as presented. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Hockett moved, second by Pilger, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

A.  Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 11, 2002

B.  Liquor License Renewal for Costello’s

C.  Training for City Clerk – Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association

D.  Payment to Dickinson Co. for Repair of Traffic Signals at Hwy 34 and IA 406

E.  Payment of Claims as Presented

CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES: - None.

PUBLIC HEARING: Hearing and Letting for Proposed Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract, Estimated Costs and the Taking of Bids for the Glasgow Storm Sewer and Paving Improvements – Mayor Pro-Tem Lees opened the Public Hearing on the Glasgow Storm Sewer and Paving Improvements. She explained the project consists of grading and paving five (5) blocks on Glasgow Street from Schwartz to Broadway and adding intakes and storm for four (4) of those blocks (Leffler to Schwartz). Estimated construction costs are $352,995. There were no comments from those present nor had the City Clerk received any comments. Mayor Pro-Tem Lees closed the Public Hearing.

Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimated Cost for the Proposed Glasgow Storm Sewer and Paving Improvements – Crowner moved, second by Hockett, to approve a Resolution approving the Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimated Cost for the Proposed Glasgow Storm Sewer and Paving Improvements. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Crowner, Hockett, Johnson and Pilger. Nays: None. Motion carried.

The Engineer for the project reported bids had been opened at 5:00 in accordance with the Public Notice. He said four bids were received. He announced the following bids: Wunderlich Inc. from Burlington bid $356,043.47; R. C. Christensen Excavating, Inc. from Mt. Pleasant bid $344,600.20; Mike Nelson Concrete Paving Co. bid $337,618.45; Shipley Contracting Corp from Burlington, bid $337,883.76.

Resolution Awarding a Contract for the Glasgow Storm Sewer and Paving Improvements – Hockett moved, second by Crowner, to award the contract for the Glasgow Storm Sewer and Paving Improvement to Mike Nelson in the amount of $337,618.45. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Hockett, Johnson, Crowner and Pilger. Nays: None. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

STREETS – Public Works Director Fry said Shipley Contracting started on the Wheeler Street Project last week and it appears he is making good time. He said they will be working with the residents along the route to try to inconvenience them as little as possible.

SANITATION – There was nothing to report.

UTILITIES – Discuss RFP (Request for Proposal) for Engineering Proposal for Various Water and Sewer Projects – Administrator Mandsager presented a list of proposed services that he would like to structure in a Request for Proposal for preliminary engineering services. He said once we have information in hand we will be able to make a recommendation of how to proceed. This preliminary engineering is also necessary as we look at applying for SRF loan funds or other sources of funding. Mandsager presented a list of possible water and sewer projects he anticipates the City undertaking in the next couple years.

The Council agreed Mandsager should send out RFP’s for the water and sewer projects.

PUBLIC SAFETY – Update on Fire Grant – Federal Fire Act Grant – Fire Chief Astfalk said the Federal Government is providing 360 million dollars to fire departments which will be available to cities at a maximum amount of $750,000 to successful applicants. He said the money is for the purpose of bringing fire departments up to the basic level of service. Astfalk said his department is seeking funds for a Fire Safety House and equipment to transport it. The Council agreed the Fire Department should submit the grant application.

FINANCE – There was nothing to report.

NEW BUSINESS:

Consider Payment to French-Reneker Associates for Various Projects – Pilger moved, second by Crowner, to approve payment to French-Reneker Associates in the amount of $12,134.04 for four different projects. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

Consider Ordinance Providing for Partial Exemption from Property Taxation – Crowner moved, second by Johnson, to approve an ordinance providing for Partial Exemption from Property Taxation for Rodney Wittkamp for his proposed 22,500 sq. ft. addition onto the north side of the existing building at 2610 W. Mt. Pleasant Street. Johnson said he has a problem with granting an exemption from property taxation without more restrictions on the particular project. Hockett said the only problem he has is with the inequity of not providing it also for residential property. Roll call. Ayes: Pilger, Crowner and Lees. Nays: Johnson and Hockett. Motion carried.

Consider Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code Concerning Satellite Dishes – Hockett moved, second by Johnson, to approve the second consideration of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Code concerning Satellite Dishes that are less than one meter (39.37") in diameter. Roll call. Ayes: Hockett, Johnson, Pilger, Lees and Crowner. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider Ordinance Amending the Sign Regulation Code Concerning Definitions –Hockett moved, second by Crowner, to approve the second consideration of an Ordinance amending the Sign Regulations concerning a sign structure. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Crowner, Hockett, Pilger and Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider Ordinance Amending the Building Code Concerning Parapet Requirements – Hockett moved, second by Lees, to approve the second consideration of an Ordinance amending the Building Code concerning parapet requirements in Multi-Family Residential units. Roll call. Ayes: Hockett, Johnson, Lees, Crower and Pilger. Nays: None. Motion carried.

CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES: There were none.

ADJOURN: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. upon motion by Hockett and second by Johnson. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.

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Approved Terrie L. Simonson, City Clerk

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