Lees made a motion, second by Pilger, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Roll call vote. Raleigh, Johnson, Lees, Pilger and Crowner voted aye. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING – Consider Rezoning Lots 1 – 19 in Park Place West Estates Subdivision from R-3 (One and Two Family Residential to R-2 (One Family Non-Traditional) – Mayor Trousil opened the Public Hearing and asked for comments. No written or verbal comments were received. The Public Hearing was closed at 5:35 p.m.

Consider First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning Lots 1 – 19 in Park Place West Estates Subdivision from R-3 (One and Two Family Residential to R-2 (One Family Non-Traditional) – Johnson made a motion, second by Pilger, to approve the first reading of an ordinance rezoning Lots 1 – 19 in Park Place West Estates Subdivision from R-3 (One and Two Family Residential to R-2 (One Family Non-Traditional). Roll call vote. Lees, Pilger, Crowner, Raleigh and Johnson voted aye. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING – Consider Rezoning Properties on Brushtown Rd., Mulberry Lane and N. Gear Ave. from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-3 (One and Two Family Residential) – Mayor Trousil opened the Public Hearing and asked for comments. Brushtown Road residents Wayne Hester and Phil Lot asked the Council to keep the Agricultural Zoning for the properties on Brushtown Rd. Mr. Hester owns approximately 3 acres. He explained that he has had livestock on his property in the past and would like to be able to have livestock again. Mayor Trousil explained that if the rezoning was passed Mr. Hester would have to obtain permission from City Council to keep livestock on the property in the future. Mr. Lot asked if residents that currently have livestock would be able to keep it after the rezoning. Administrator Mandsager stated that the current use of the property could continue with the rezoning. Johnson and Raleigh felt that the zoning should be residential because of all single family homes in the area. The Public Hearing was closed at 5:40 p.m.

Consider First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning Properties on Brushtown Rd., Mulberry Lane and N. Gear Ave. from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-3 (One and Two Family Residential) – Raleigh made a motion, second by Johnson, to approve the first reading of an ordinance rezoning properties on Brushtown Rd., Mulberry Lane and N. Gear Ave. from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-3 (One and Two Family Residential). Roll call vote. Pilger, Crowner, Raleigh, Johnson and Lees voted aye. Motion carried.

SANITATION – Public Works Director Fry informed Council that Spring Clean-Up will be on April 18^th for residents on Broadway Street and East and April 25^th for residents West of Broadway.

UTILITIES – There was nothing to report.

PUBLIC SAFETY – Chief Oblein reported that the Police Department had conducted tobacco compliance checks at businesses around town. Two local merchants violated by selling tobacco to minors. Chief Oblein will also be applying for an OWI Enforcement Grant.

Fire Chief Kesterke reported that the Fire Department’s Hurst tool will have a new Briggs engine installed at a cost of $1,800.

FINANCE – Administrator Mandsager reminded Council of a Budget Work Session on Wednesday, February 16th at 5:30 p.m.

STREETS – Nothing to report.

Consider the Second Reading of an Ordinance Increasing Recycling Fee from $1.75 to $2.20 – Lees made a motion, second by Pilger, to approve the second reading of an ordinance increasing the residential recycling fee from $1.75 per month to $2.20 per month. Roll call vote. Crowner, Raleigh, Johnson, Lees and Pilger voted aye. Motion carried.

Consider a Resolution Waving the Third Reading of an Ordinance Increasing Recycling Fee – Crowner made a motion, second by Pilger, to approve a resolution waiving the third reading of an ordinance increasing the residential recycling fee from $1.75 per month to $2.20 per month. Roll call vote. Raleigh, Johnson, Lees, Pilger and Crowner voted aye. Motion carried. Residents will see the increase on the March 2005 utility bill.

Consider an Ordinance Designating an Urban Revitalization Area in the City of West Burlington - Administrator Mandsager explained that in order to reinstate the expired Tax Abatement Plan/Urban Revitalization Plan in the City the Council must to go through a number of steps in accordance with the Iowa Code. Administrator Mandsager asked the Council to consider an ordinance simply designating the City of West Burlington as an Urban Revitalization Area. The Council must hold a public hearing to review the actual Urban Revitalization Plan. Johnson did not agree with the Urban Revitalization Plan and did not want to begin the process of creating a new Urban Revitalization Area until he agreed with the plan. Mandsager explained that the Council would have a chance to make any necessary changes to the plan prior to a March 28^th Public Hearing. After a brief discussion Crowner made a motion, second by Lees, to approve the first reading of an Ordinance Designating an Urban Revitalization Area in the City of West Burlington. Roll call vote. Raleigh, Lees, Pilger and Crowner voted aye. Johnson voted nay. Motion carried

Consider a Resolution Waiving the Second and Third Reading of an Ordinance Designating an Urban Revitalization Area – Crowner made a motion, second by Pilger, to approve a Resolution waving the second and third reading of an Ordinance Designating an Urban Revitalization Area in the City of West Burlington. Roll call vote. Lees, Pilger, Crowner and Raleigh voted aye. Johnson voted nay. Motion carried.

Consider a Resolution Setting a Public Hearing Designating a Urban Revitalization Area and Establishing an Urban Revitalization Plan in the City of West Burlington – Crowner made a motion, second by Pilger, to set a Public Hearing on March 28^th, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. to Consider Designating an Urban Revitalization Area and Establish an Urban Revitalization Plan in the City of West Burlington. Lees, Pilger, Crowner and Raleigh voted aye. Johnson voted nay. Motion carried.

Consider a Resolution of Necessity Pertaining to an Urban Revitalization Area – Lees made a motion, second by Pilger, to approve a Resolution of Necessity Pertaining to an Urban Revitalization Area in the City of West Burlington. Lees, Pilger, Crowner and Raleigh voted aye. Johnson voted nay. Motion carried.

Consider Engineering Services Agreement with French-Reneker for 2005 Street Projects – Council reviewed the Engineering Services Agreement with French-Reneker Engineer John Meyer. Council asked Meyer to remove the section of the contract that refers to interest being charged on late payments. Council would like the opportunity to have questions answered on a bill without being penalized if the due date passes. Pilger made a motion, second by Crowner, to approve the Engineering Services Agreement with French-Reneker for 2005 Street Projects. Roll call vote. Pilger, Crowner, Raleigh, Johnson and Lees voted aye. Motion carried.

Mayor Trousil informed the Council that he had heard comments from several property owners concerned about parking during construction. Residents on Broadway including Bickfords, Scotts, Butts and Snyders expressed concerns about parking, security and being inconvenienced during the Broadway Street resurfacing project. Pilger stated that over the last several months the Council has had several meetings with the contractors and engineers to help assure the least amount of inconvenience to residents. Mayor Trousil noted that parking for residents with no alley access will have to be addressed at the street committee meeting prior to the project starting.

Consider Payment to KJWW for City Hall Technology – Administrator Mandsager explained that KJWW agreed to reduce the final payment for engineering from $1,500 to $850 because the Council was not satisfied with the quality of the televised Council Meetings. Crowner made a motion, second by Pilger, to approve the final payment of $850 to KJWW for City Hall Technology. Roll call vote. Crowner, Raleigh, Johnson, Lees and Pilger voted aye. Motion carried.

CITIZEN INQUIRIES: - Lisa Snyder, thanked the Council for contributing toward the Post Prom activities by donating $250 and two single swimming pool passes.

MAYOR INQUIRIES: - Administrator Mandsager informed the Council that he would be attending the Washington D.C. Summit in April along with Mayor Trousil. Administrator Mandsager asked that anyone else planning to attend let him know so he can make necessary arrangements.

CLOSED SESSION:

Crowner made a motion, second by Pilger, to go into Closed Session in accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.5 (i) to discuss personnel issues.

Mayor Trousil summarized the salary and benefits for the Police Chief and City Administrator that will be plugged into the budget and salary resolution for upcoming Council approval.  The Police Chief will receive the non union wage increase to include cost of living and an insurance buy back (Averages out to 3.21%) and four weeks of vacation and the City Administrator will receive the non union wage increase to include cost of living and an insurance buy back (Averages out to 3.21%), 9.23% ICMA retirement, family pool pass, and a car allowance at $350 per month.

ADJOURN – There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. upon motion by Lees                second by Pilger.  Voice Vote:  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

Approved Kelly D. Fry, City Clerk

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