Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office, (319)753-8124.

MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL

Meeting No. 22

November 18, 2002

The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers with Mayor Scott, Council Members Baker, Edwards, Kellogg and King present.

BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL

PROCLAMATION

* Retirement of Jim Newberry, Firefighter

CONSENT AGENDA: To the Public:

All matters listed under Item I., Consent Agenda, having been discussed were considered to be routine by the City Council and were enacted by one motion. There was not separate discussion of these items. If discussion was desired, that item was removed from the Consent Agenda and was considered separately.

MOTION: To approve all items listed under Item I., Consent Agenda.

DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott reviewed the items listed on the consent agenda to the viewing audience. Council Member Kellogg announced those individuals appointed to various City commissions and boards. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

(VOTES: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED

HEARING:

1. Statement: Consideration of Sale of Mercy Building to Ambrose Development, Inc.

COMMENTS: The City Manager explained to the Council and the viewing audience that the City was holding a hearing on the sale of the Mercy Building and surrounding property to Ambrose Development, Inc. He stated that once the terms and conditions of the sale are complete the City will come back with the Resolution approving the sale. He further reviewed the details of the letter of intent between the City and Ambrose Development, Inc. approved by the City Council on October 7, 2002. Mayor Scott, Council Member Edwards and Kellogg thanked Ambrose Development, the City Manager, the Development Director and many others who worked on the project. Glen Patton, Project Manager for Ambrose Development, Inc. thanked the City Manager and all City Hall staff for their cooperation. He stated they would like to see that nothing be built on the east side of the building that would impede the view of the river. He further stated that they were in the process of renaming the building. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

Motion to Close CARRIED

RESOLUTION:

1. Resolution Amending the Urban Area Boundary Map

DISCUSSION: The Public Works Director stated that the Iowa Department of Transportation has asked the City to review and update its Urban Boundary Map to follow more easily identifiable land features. He stated that this was a process the City has to follow every ten years to determine the eligibility of streets and highways for federal funding. He stated that the proposed changes to the urban area boundary will have no effect on the eligibility for federal funding on any street within the corporate limits of Burlington. He further reviewed the boundaries with Council and the viewing audience. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED

COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.

Adjournment: 7:30 p.m. Approved: December 2, 2002

Kathleen P. Salisbury Timothy E. Scott

City Clerk, CMC Mayor

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

ITEM I.

Consent Agenda

FINANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS

Minutes of Previous Meetings

Payroll and City Claims

BEER, LIQUOR, WINE AND CIGARETTES

REPORTS AND BONDS

RESOLUTIONS:

1. Resolution Approving Demolition Assessments

2. Resolution Approving Nuisance Abatements

3. Resolution Approving Purchase of 3/4 Ton Conventional Pickup Truck for the Public Works Department, Streets Division

4. Resolution Establishing Sewer User Charges

5. Resolution Rejecting All Bids for the 2002 West Avenue Bridge Replacement Project

SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: December 2, 2002

1. Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Section 10.64.030 Snow Emergency Route Map of Chapter 10.64 Snow Emergency Regulations of the Burlington Municipal Code

APPOINTMENTS:

Flint Hills Golf Course Advisory Committee: Tommy Lietsch