CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council of the City of Bettendorf, Iowa, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at 7:00 PM, at the Bettendorf Public Library Information Center, 2950 Learning Campus Drive.
Council members present were Brown, Freemire, Gordy, LaMar, Douglas and Voelliger. Council member Ross was absent.
Mayor Ann Hutchinson presided.
The invocation was given by Reverend Dale Batchelor of Asbury United Methodist Church.
The mayor opened public forum. As no one expressed a wish to address the council, Mayor Hutchinson closed public forum.
Item 4 on the agenda was a public hearing on the proposed lease of city property at 21st and Central for placement of a cellular communication tower. The council secretary provided proof of publication of the notice of hearing and stated that no correspondence pertaining to the matter had been received.
Mr. Pat Walseth of #9 Sunset Circle addressed the council asking for more information. His concern was if the new tower would be stable, what kind of room would it need and whether there would be guy wires attached to it.
City Attorney Jager responded and assured Mr. Walseth the tower would be a "monopole," would take no more room than the present tower, and although Mr. Jager is not a structural engineer, city staff is certain the tower as proposed would meet standards of the industry. Mr. Walseth said that he had no objection to the tower if it is to be as stable as the existing tower.
Mr. John Kirkland of Nextel, the company proposing to lease the ground, rose to assure the council and Mr. John Kirkland that the tower would not only meet standards but would exceed them.
There was no further discussion in public hearing and Mayor Hutchinson closed public hearing.
Council Member Gordy presented a resolution to approve the lease of city-owned ground for placement of a cellular tower and she moved to approve and adopt the resolution. Her motion was seconded by Council Member Voelliger.
Roll call on the motion: all ayes. Resolution number 135-00 is attached hereto as Annex number 1.
Council Member Douglas then presented a resolution directing the issuance of $6,560,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000A; levying a tax to pay said bonds; approval of the tax exemption certificate and approval of continuing disclosure certificate. Mr. Douglas moved to approve the resolution and his motion was seconded by Council Member Gordy.
Roll call on the motion: all ayes. Resolution number 136-00 approved, adopted and attached to these minutes as annex number 2.
Next, Council Member Brown presented the second reading of an ordinance to amending the zoning ordinance sections 15.14, 15.64, 15.74, 16.14, temporary use permitted - temporary office building, submitted by Life & Family Center.
Ms. Brown moved to approve the second reading of the ordinance; her motion was seconded by Council Member Voelliger.
Roll call on the motion: all ayes. Second reading approved.
Council Member Freemire then presented the second reading of an ordinance amending chapter 17 of the Municipal Code "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," speed limit at certain times on Crow Creek Road.
Mr. Freemire moved to waive the third reading of the ordinance and his motion was seconded by Council Member Voelliger.
Roll call on the motion: all ayes. Third reading of the ordinance waived.
Mr. Freemire moved to approve and adopt the ordinance and his motion was seconded by Council Member LaMar.
Roll call on the motion: all ayes. Ordinance number 2-00 approved and attached to these minutes as annex number 3.
Next Mayor Hutchinson issued two proclamations as follows: National Day of Prayer observed May 4, 2000 and Arbor Day, observed April 28, 2000.
Mayor Hutchinson entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Freemire moved to approve the consent agenda, and the motion was seconded by Council Member LaMar.
Council Member Voelliger asked if wording on consent item H, the modification of a development agreement with Isle of Capri, had been amended as discussed in committee of the whole on Monday. Attorney Jager assured him the proper changes had been made.
Roll call on the motion: all ayes. Motion carried.
The following items appeared on the consent agenda and were enacted by the above motion.
Resolution number 137-00 fixing a date for public hearing and directing the advertising for bids for 2000 seal coating attached to these minutes as annex number 4.
Resolution number 138-00 making award of contract and approving contract and bond for 25th Street paving attached to these minutes as annex number 5.
Resolution number 139-00 approving alley paving between River Drive and Grant Street, west of 4th Street attached to these minutes as annex number 6.
Resolution 140-00 approving consultant agreement for an alley north of River Drive, south of Grant Street and west of 4th Street attached to these minutes as annex number 7.
Resolution 141-00 accepting sewer improvements for the 1999 chimney seal project attached to these minutes as annex number 8.
Resolution 142-00 modifying the development agreement, Isle of Capri attached to these minutes as annex number 9.
Resolution 143-00 approving a new Class B Beer permit (on premises) and Sunday sales privilege for M & K Partnership d.b.a. Buckhorn Pizza, 2404 State Street attached to these minutes as annex number 10.
Resolution 144-00 approving renewal of a Class C liquor license, Sunday sales privilege, and outdoor sales service for Schumacher Golf Club, Inc. d.b.a. Sunrise Golf Club, 3947 Moencks Road attached to these minutes as annex number 11.
Resolution 145-00 approving renewal of a Class C liquor license (on premises) for El Rancho Villa Co. d.b.a. Fortune Garden, 2211 Kimberly Road attached to these minutes as annex number 12.
Resolution 146-00 approving renewal of a Class C Beer permit, Class B wine permit, and Sunday sales privilege (carry out) for Core Enterprises, Inc. d.b.a. The Liquor Shoppe, 1415 Kimberly Road attached to these minutes as annex number 13.
Resolution 147-00 approving renewal of a Class C beer permit, Class B wine permit, and Sunday sales privilege (carry out) for Joevan Foods, 1421 Kimberly Road attached to these minutes as annex number 14.
The minutes from the regular council meeting held on April 4, 2000 were considered, approved, adopted, and placed on file for future reference.
Bills considered, approved, and adopted and the city clerk was directed to write checks for the respective amounts.
On motion by Voelliger, seconded by Gordy, the council meeting was adjourned.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 4, 2000
Council members present: were Brown, Freemire, Gordy, LaMar, and Ross.
Council members Douglas and Voelliger were absent.
Mayor Ann Hutchinson presided.
The invocation was given by Deacon Terry Starns of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Mayor Hutchinson welcomed members of Boy Scout Troop 7 from the Bettendorf Presbyterian Church who were in the audience.
Next on the agenda was public forum. As no one expressed a wish to address the council, Mayor Hutchinson closed public forum.
Item 4 on the agenda was a public hearing on the matter of a proposal to amend a zoning ordinance sections 15.14, 15.64, 15.74 and 16.14 which would allow a temporary office building to exist while the site is developed.
City Attorney Greg Jager explained that staff has recommended the ordinance be approved as the Life and Family Coalition and a bank had requested that temporary office space be allowed for one year with an option to extend for a second year if necessary. A performance bond would be posted to guarantee the removal of the structure.
Public hearing was opened by Mayor Hutchinson. Mr. Roy Leonard of 2920 Cambridge Drive, Bettendorf, addressed the council. Mr. Leonard stated he does not feel that the ordinance needs to be changed and that he felt there was plenty of office space available for the entities to use until each building is finished. He expressed concern over the types of business that could be run out of the building, stating concern about "convenience stores" and/or taverns. He was concerned about the looks of the building as well. He feels that the matter should return to Plan & Zone for further consideration.
Next, Mr. Ray Phillips of Industrial Tech out of Davenport addressed the council. He spoke in favor of the zoning amendment. He states that there was nothing new here. He stated that he can now get a permit to put up a construction trailer and there are no restrictions on how it must look. He stated that the temporary building is a trailer but will look attractive.
Mr. Leonard addressed the council again and stated that a construction trailer was different from a temporary office building. He felt that there was a possibility for two trailers - one for each entity - to be erected and his opinion was that a trailer is a trailer and would always look like one.
Attorney Jager stated that the area is zoned C-5 and as such, convenience stores and taverns would not be permitted. He reiterated that the temporary use would be only while and if the site is being developed. If development stops, the temporary use permit would be pulled.
There was no further discussion and Mayor Hutchinson closed the public hearing.
Next, Council Member Ross presented the first reading of an ordinance to amend the zoning sections as stated. Mr. Ross moved to approve the first reading of the ordinance and his motion was seconded by Council Member Gordy.
Roll call on the motion: all ayes. The first reading of the ordinance was approved.
Item 6 on the agenda was a public hearing on the matter of directing the advertising for bids for paving of 25th Street from Central Avenue to Oak Street. No one rose to address the council and Mayor Hutchinson closed the public hearing.
Next, Council Member LaMar presented a resolution to approve the plans, specifications, and form of contract for the paving of 25th Street. Ms. LaMar moved to approve the resolution and her motion was seconded by Council Member Ross.
Roll call on the motion: all ayes. Resolution number 111-00 attached hereto as annex number 1.
Item 8 on the agenda was a public hearing on the proposed sale of property located at the Bettendorf Life Fitness Center and owned by the city of Bettendorf. No one rose to address the council and the public hearing was closed by Mayor Hutchinson.
Council Member Brown presented a resolution to authorize the sale of the property as stated and she moved to approve the resolution. Her motion was seconded by Council Member LaMar.
Roll call on the motion: all ayes. Resolution number 112-00 attached hereto as annex number 2.
Council Member Gordy then presented a resolution directing the sale of $6,560,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000A to Harris Trust & Savings of Chicago, Illinois. Ms. Gordy moved to approve the resolution and her motion was seconded by Council Member LaMar.
Bob Thistle of Springsted, Inc. addressed the council to explain the significance of the city's new credit rating of AA3 and how it factored into the cost of money for the city. Mr. Thistle explained that because of the new rating and the resulting low interest rate, the city will save $91,000 on the cost of the bonds.
Roll call on the motion to approve the sale of the bonds: all ayes. Resolution number 113-00 attached hereto as annex number 3.
Council Member Freemire then presented the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code entitled Motor Vehicles and Traffic - speed limit at certain times on Crow Creek Road. Mr. Freemire moved to approve the first reading and his motion was seconded by Council Member Gordy.
Roll call on the motion: all ayes. First reading of the ordinance approved.
Next Mayor Hutchinson issued three proclamations as follows: April 9-15, 2000 as National Volunteer Week; April 10 - 14th as Scott Community College Week; and April 16-22 as National Infant Immunization Week.
Mayor Hutchinson entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Freemire moved to approve the consent agenda, and the motion was seconded by Council Member Ross.
Roll call on the motion: all ayes. Motion carried.
The following items appeared on the consent agenda and were enacted by the above motion.
Resolution number 114-00 making award of contract and approving contract and bond for Mississippi Boulevard pavement reconstruction attached hereto as annex number 4.
Resolution number 115-00 making award of contract and approving contract and bond for Bayberry Lane improvements attached hereto as annex number 5.
Resolution number 116-00 accepting Schaefer Farms Sixth Addition, 53rd Avenue street paving attached hereto as annex number 6.
Resolution number 117-00 accepting Old Ivy Wood Addition street paving attached hereto as annex number 7.
Resolution number 118-00 accepting Highland Green at Crow Valley Addition street paving as annex number 8.
Resolution number 119-00 accepting Century Heights Sixth Addition portion of the street paving attached hereto as annex number 9.
Resolution number 120-00 accepting Woody Ridge Addition sanitary sewer attached hereto as annex number 10.
Resolution number 121-00 accepting Tunberg's 2nd Addition sanitary sewer attached hereto as annex number 11.
Resolution number 122-00 accepting Highland Green at Crow Valley Addition sanitary sewer attached hereto as annex number 12.
Resolution number 123-00 accepting Century Heights Sixth Addition sanitary sewer attached hereto as annex number 13.
Resolution number 124-00 accepting Hartz 3rd Addition storm sewer attached hereto as annex number 14.
Resolution number 125-00 awarding the contract and approving contract and bond for 2000 sidewalk repair attached hereto as annex number 15.
Resolution number 126-00 awarding contract and approving contract and bond for Middle Road diamond grinding attached hereto as annex number 16.
Resolution number 127-00 awarding contract and approving contract and bond for alley paving north of Holmes Street attached hereto as annex number 17.
Resolution number 128-00 authorizing the Director of Public Works to enter into negotiations with Martin Marietta Composites for the purchase of approximately 4200 square feet of fiber reinforced polymer bridge deck material attached hereto as annex number 18.
Resolution number 129-00 approving a request to change the name of a street from "Lady Luck Parkway" to "Isle Parkway", submitted by Lady Luck Casino & Hotel attached hereto as annex number 19.
Resolution number 130-00 approving the extension of the agreement with Bi-State Regional Commission to December 31, 2000 for completion of the comprehensive plan attached hereto as annex number 20.
Resolution number 131-00 approving new class C beer permit and Sunday sales privilege, Richard R. Gravert, d.b.a. Gravert's Auto Service, 333 - 14th Street, Bettendorf, Iowa attached hereto as annex number 21.
Resolution number 132-00 setting a public hearing on the matter of a proposed lease of city property at Central and 21st Street for the placement of a cellular tower attached hereto as annex number 22.
Resolution number 133-00 authorizing expenditure for a feasibility study for a performance arts center attached hereto as annex number 23.
The minutes from the regular council meeting held on March 21, 2000 were considered, approved, adopted, and placed on file for future reference.
Bills considered, approved, and adopted and the city clerk was directed to write checks for the respective amounts.
On motion by Gordy, seconded by LaMar, the council meeting was adjourned.
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