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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE

BURLINGTON, IOWA, CITY COUNCIL

Special Meeting No. 5

March 16, 1998

The Burlington City Council met in Special/Executive Session at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council Members Edwards, Henry, and Wright present. Council Member Thomas was absent.

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE ACKNOWLEDGED

MOTION: To go into Executive Session for the purpose of: To discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property as per State Code, Chapter 21.5.1.(j).

(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED

MOTION: That the Executive Session be adjourned, and Council go back into Special Meeting.

DISCUSSION: None.

(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED

MOTION: To accept the offer that City staff and the Attorney have brought before the Council to purchase the real estate located at lots 259 and 260 of the Original City, known as the Archer property for $56,800.00, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign and execute the contract on behalf of the City of Burlington.

DISCUSSION: Council Member Henry made a motion to accept the offer that City staff and the Attorney have brought before the Council to purchase the real estate located at lots 259 and 260 of the Original City, known as the Archer property for $56,800.00, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign and execute the contract on behalf of the City of Burlington. Council Member Wright seconded the motion. Mayor Scott stated that the owner of the Archer building has offered to sell the building to the City in the amount of $56,800.00. He further stated that the Council has accepted the offer and the staff has concurred that the City accept the offer to assist the City in taking care of parking concerns. After roll call vote by the City Clerk the motion was unanimously approved by those council members in attendance. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

(VOTE: 4 - "AYES") CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT: 5:56 p.m. APPROVED: April 6, 1998

Kathleen P. Salisbury Timothy E. Scott

City Clerk C.M.C. Mayor

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