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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL

Meeting No. 31

April 7, 2003

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

PROCLAMATIONS:

* Welcome Home Bees Week - Chuck Brockett

* Clean Out Your Files Day - Hal Morton

* Teach Children to Save Day - Vicki Bredar

PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:

* Homeless Awareness Month - Robin Patrick, Trudi Pierce and Tammy Dickenson

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 1106 Plank Street

COMMENTS: The Development Director stated that the Resolution provides for the sale of 1106 Plank Street to Joyce J. Martin. He stated that the property was of no value due to the slope of the lot. Council Member Edwards urged Council to approve the sale to get the property back on the tax rolls. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

Motion to Close CARRIED

Resolution Approving Sale of 1106 Plank Street

DISCUSSION: None.

(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) ADOPTED

RESOLUTIONS:

1. Resolution Adopting Housing Needs Assessment Update

DISCUSSION: The City Planner stated that the Iowa Department of Economic Development requires an update of a Housing Needs Assessment prior to reviewing requests of grand funds. He stated that the study will be used as a tool in the development of housing programs and projects. He further gave a quick overview with the Council and the viewing audience of the Housing Needs Assessment Update for the City. He stated that the submission of the assessment update to the State would increase the City’s chances of success when applying for future housing grants. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.

(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) ADOPTED

2. Resolution Authorizing Sale of Mercy Building to Ambrose Development, Inc.

DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that the Council held a public hearing on the sale of the Mercy Building to Ambrose Development, Inc. on November 18, 2002. He stated that the City was now in position to close and transfer the property to Ambrose Development, Inc. Leon W. Shahan of 1821 Mt. Pleasant Street questioned what the total cost was to the City. The City Manager stated that there was no cost to the City in transferring the property, except for legal fees. He stated that the hospital had given $671,000.00 for redevelopment of the project. He stated that $50,000.00 was spent for investigative issues and improvements were also made with a letter of credit by Ambrose Development, Inc., in case the project did not move forward the City would be repaid for the improvements. He stated that all of those monies were for the building (not City monies) but was paid for by the hospital. He stated that the City would be entering into a redevelopment agreement with Ambrose Development, Inc. for $500,000.00 for TIF financing (street improvements, lighting, etc.). He further stated that repayment would be three to five years. Council Member Kellogg stated that this was a perfect example of public/private partnership. 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: 7:45 p.m. Approved: April 21, 2003

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 Nuisance Abatements

2. Resolution Awarding the Purchase of Patrol Squad Cars for the Burlington Police Department

3. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2003 Columbia Street Reconstruction

4. Resolution Amending Impoundment Fee for Animal Control Center

SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS: April 21, 2003

1. Consideration of Loan Agreement in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $2,750,000.00 and the Date for the Sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2003, To Be Issued in Evidence of the City’s Obligation

2. Consideration of Sale of Lot 1 in the Public Works Subdivision (Amended)

APPOINTMENTS:

Flint Hills Golf Course Advisory Committee: Don Gibbs