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

A.  Minutes of Regular Council Meeting – June 10, 2002

B.  Annual League Meeting in September for Mandsager and Simonson

C.  Beer Permit Renewal for Casey’s General Store

D.  Dial Alarm System for Sewer Treatment Plant - $1,798

E.  Purchase of Memory Module for Automatic Controls at Water Plant - $1,264

F.  Purchase of Plasma Cutter for Public Works - $1,368.79

G.  Purchase of Shirts for Public Works - $1,007.50

H.  Resignation of Tracy Melville from Police Reserve

I.  Payment to Quad City Water Treatment for Wastewater Analysis - $1,294

J.  Payment to City of Burlington for County Wide Communications - $2,519.52

K.  Payment to Burlington Municipal Waterworks for Water for May - $12,630.60

L.  Payment to Ideal Ready Mix - $1,401

M.  Payment to City of Burlington for Bus Service - $2,000

N.  Annual Contribution to Burlington Public Library - $15,000

O.  Payment to Automatic Systems for Repair at Water Plant - $1,459

P.  Payment to Brian Wolbert for Sidewalk Replacement - $235.68

Q.  Cigarette Permit Applications (BG’s Buy N Bye, Truck Stop, Westland Fastbreak, Wal-Mart, Casey’s)

R.  Membership Dues to the Iowa League of Cities

S.  Payment of Claims as Presented

Mayor Trousil read a letter from Michael Brouwer, President of Burlington/West Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce and resident of 422 Washington Road in West Burlington. Mr. Brouwer was in favor of the rezoning. There was no other correspondence received in the office of the Clerk concerning the rezoning.

The following citizens voiced their opposition to the rezoning: Ron and Jeri Pozen, 10662 Washington Road, Jacki Marion, 718 N. Gear Avenue, Steve Swafford, 622 N. Gear Avenue. They stated they are bothered by the noise, dust, lights, trash and traffic in the vicinity now. They are concerned about what will happen in the future if the rezoning takes place. They feel the business has interfered with their quality of life at the present time and fear it will only get worse. They stated they are in favor of progress, only wish it did not have to infringe upon their rights as homeowners living adjacent to the business.

Wagenbach said he wants to be a good neighbor. He said he will do what he can to minimize the complaints, but can’t promise anything. He said he thinks he has made tremendous strides by putting down more concrete, calcium chloride and water. He said he is trying to do things that can make up for the negative.

The citizens also said a reduction in the speed limit on Gear Avenue would help reduce the amount of dust created by increased traffic.

The Council offered suggestions about what might be done to try to reduce some of the noise and dust. Mayor Trousil closed the Public Hearing.

Consider First Reading of an Ordinance Approving Amending the Zoning Map – Johnson moved to approve the first reading of the Ordinance to rezone a portion of the Raider Precast property from R-3 (1 & 2 Family Residential) to I-3 (Heavy Industrial) but to include the requirement of buffer strips as indicated on the map. The motion died for lack of a second.

After discussion Johnson moved, second by Crowner, to approve the first reading of the Ordinance to rezone a portion of the Raider Precast property from R-3 (1 & 2 Family Residential) to I-3 (Heavy Industrial) and to modify the legal description to reference the layout of the survey map. Roll call. All Ayes: Hockett, Lees, Crowner and Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Gear Avenue Realignment Update – Bill Cary, Shive-Hattery Engineers, updated the Council on the progress of the Corridor Committee. Mr. Cary explained the Committee has developed several preliminary alternatives with cost ranges from $1,070,000 to $2,510,000. Council Member Johnson said he was surprised traffic signals only was not one of the alternatives. He said that it should be. Johnson said he is concerned Cary has developed the alternatives himself without considering input from the Committee. Council Member Crowner said he also is not happy with the progression of the project. Mr. Cary said the alternatives were focused on long range plans for improvements to the intersection that are compatible with regional and local planning efforts. He said the goal was to develop a cost-effective solution that is positioned for federal and state funding participation.

The date of the next Technical Advisory Committee will be held on July 16, and the Corridor Committee will meet on July 23. Notices will be sent to all Committee members.

City Hall Proposal – Martin Salino-Hugg, Metzger-Johnson Architects, reviewed the revised floor plan, elevation, site plan and cost estimate for the new City Hall. He said the proposed structure consists of one story and basement for a cost of approximately $1,770,000. Mr. Salino-Hugg said should the Council decide to eliminate the basement and add an additional story above ground the cost should increase approximately $200,000.

After reviewing the plans the Council agreed they would consider a contract with Metzger Johnson for final design at the next Council Meeting.

CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES: - Steve Swafford asked the Council to consider including a section on fugitive dust in the City’s nuisance ordinance. He said the State has recently revisited the dust issue and nearly issued a citation. He asked the Council to look for an option as to whether dust is a public nuisance versus private. The Council agreed to review the request with the City Attorney.

STREETS – Shottenkirk Signs Along Gear Avenue – Administrator Mandsager said Shottenkirk submitted a drawing to give the City an idea of where they propose to install signs along Gear Avenue. He said this would not normally come before Council but as the corner has been under some scrutiny he placed this on the Agenda under Committee Reports for review. He said the three signs and the base and poles either line up with the new lights along Gear or are slightly behind the lights, but the signs will stick out several feet beyond the pole. These signs would be located strictly on Shottenkirk property behind our new property line. The ground sign will stick out beyond the light poles, but clearly on Shottenkirk property and within required setbacks.

Mandsager said this corner has been at the center of many discussions both during and after our contract negotiations with Shottenkirk. He said the Council’s review may or may not be influenced by the current Gear Avenue study, but he assured them these signs would not be affected by any of the four options currently being presented to the Corridor Committee. However, the signs would be affected by Councilman Johnson’s proposal for straightening Gear Avenue, which would require the City to purchase additional ground from Shottenkirk.

There was no discussion by Council.

SANITATION – There is nothing to report.

UTILITIES - There was nothing to report.

PUBLIC SAFETY – There was nothing to report.

FINANCE – There was nothing to report.

Consider New Police Vehicle Purchase – Johnson moved, second by Crowner, to approve the purchase of a 2002 Chevrolet Impala (police package) in the amount of $19,767.98 from Deery Brothers. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carrier.

Consider Contracting for Engineering Services for Mall Signal – Administrator Mandsager submitted a proposed contract from Shive-Hattery for completion of the Mall Signal project. He said the previous contract took us through bid letting and this contract will take us through final construction. The contract is in the amount of $20,800. Mandsager recommended we approve this contract with Shive-Hattery.

Lees moved to approve the Construction Observation Services Contract with Shive-Hattery for the Mall Signal Project. The motion died for lack of a second.

Council Member Johnson said he thought the City should bid the construction services, he said there may be other engineers interested in the project. Administrator Mandsager will contact other engineering firms to obtain bids for the project.

Consider Approval of the Shottenkirk Subdivision Variances – Administrator Mandsager explained in May the Board of Adjustment considered a request from Frank Baxter General Contractor to allow variances to a multi-family residential lot in the Shottenkirk Subdivision. Essentially Shottenkirk is asking for 7 variances to the PUD ordinance to create the proposed R-4 residential housing project. Although the Board of Adjustment is not authorized to allow variances to the PUD ordinance they recommend the Council approve the subdivision with the variances.

Lees moved, second by Crowner, to approve the Shottenkirk Subdivision Variances as presented. Voice vote. All ayes except Hockett who voted nay. Motion carried.

Consider Contracting for Soil Testing at Proposed City Hall Site – Lees moved, second by Crowner, to approve a contract with Terracon to begin soil testing at the proposed City Hall site. The cost for the testing is $2,650. Voice vote. All ayes except Hockett who voted nay. Motion carried.

Consider Hiring Public Works Employee – Administrator Mandsager said he and Public Works Director Fry interviewed and checked references for 10 out of 50+ applicants for the public works opening. He and Fry recommended the Council approve hiring Lyle Polson to fill the opening.

Crowner moved, second by Johnson, to hire Lyle Polson for the Public Works Department. Polson’s starting salary for an Equipment Operator under the contract starting July 1^st is $14.65 per hour for the first 6 months and then $15.47 for the next six months. Voice vote. All ayes except Hockett who voted nay. Motion carried.

Consider Payment to French-Reneker-Associates for Various Engineering Contracts – Crowner moved, second by Johnson, to approve payment to French-Reneker-Associates in the amount of $10,997.98 for various Engineering Contracts. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Donation to Marvin L. Crooks Memorial Golf Tournament – Leers moved, second by Crowner, to donate one family and one single swimming pool pass to the Marvin L. Crooks Memorial Golf Tournament. The affair is sponsored by the West Burlington Athletic Booster Club. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Purchase of new Digital Copier for City Hall – After discussion Johnson moved, second by Crowner, to purchase a new copier for City Hall from J & S Electronic Business Systems in the amount of $7,875.02 and to not purchase a service contract at this time if it can be purchased at a later time. Voice vote. All ayes except Hockett who voted nay.

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Approved Terrie L. Simonson, City Clerk

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