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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF

THE BURLINGTON, IOWA, CITY COUNCIL

Special Meeting No. 4

March 11, 1998

The Burlington City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council Members Edwards, Henry, Thomas, and Wright present.

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE ACKNOWLEDGED

RESOLUTIONS:

1. Resolution Adopting Budget For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1999

DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that he received one comment in regard to storm water fees from Bob Murry. The Finance Director received the budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 1999. He stated that he had removed the $26,000.00 from the budget for the shuttle service. He stated that the proposed property tax levy would be $12.13, which was the same as last year. The Public Works Director stated that ridership on the shuttle had gone up in the past few days. He stated that Downtown Partners was looking at different ways to promote the shuttle service. Jerry Jochims of the Downtown Partners Board urged Council to not eliminate the shuttle service from the budget. He stated that the service had not been well advertised. After considerable discussion from the Council in regard to the shuttle service it was decided to keep the tax rate at $12.13 and to try to find a way to fund the shuttle service. Council Members Wright and Edwards thanked the Finance Director and staff for putting the budget together and maintaining the current property tax levy of $12.13. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED

2. Resolution Adopting Five Year Capital Improvement Program

DISCUSSION: The Finance Director reviewed the five year Capital Improvement Program with Council and the viewing audience. Mayor Scott stated that the Council and City staff held public hearings at the middle schools to hear public input from the citizens of Burlington. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED

3. Resolution Approving Final Plat for Burlington Senior Living Campus Subdivision

DISCUSSION: The Development Director reviewed the final plat for the Burlington Senior Living Campus Subdivision with Council and the viewing audience. He stated that the subdivision was located on the south side of West Avenue, east of Gear Avenue approximately a quarter mile. He stated that the proposed final plat would allow the construction of phase 1 which would consist of an Assisted Living Facility. He stated that the remaining three lots would consists of a health center, medical clinic, and senior housing complexes. He further reviewed the five conditions to the final plat. Council Member Thomas stated that the assisted living center was needed. He further stated that it was a quality of life issue for the elderly. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED

ADJOURNMENT 6:55 p.m. APPROVED: April 6, 1998

Kathleen P. Salisbury Timothy E. Scott

City Clerk CMC Mayor

(See tape on file in the office of the City Clerk for complete discussion and documentation.)