MINUTES
OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
Meeting No. 3
February 2, 2004
OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
Meeting No. 3
February 2, 2004
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers with Mayor Edwards, Council Members Baker, Ell, Campbell and King present.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
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 Edwards reviewed the items listed on the consent agenda to the viewing audience. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) CARRIED
HEARING:
1. Statement: Consideration of An Ordinance Vacating and Selling the East West 250 Feet of the 80-Foot Market Street Right-of-Way Located Between 4th and 5th Streets, Original City, City of Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
COMMENTS: The City Planner stated that the proposed Ordinance vacates and sells the
east/west 250 feet of the 80-foot Market Street right-of-way located between 4th and 5th Streets
to Alliant Energy for the construction of a new substation. He stated that the property would be
sold by Quit Claim Deed for $1.25 per sq. ft. or just under $8,000.00. All present had
opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Motion for Preliminary Adoption of the First Reading of An Ordinance Vacating and Selling the East West 250 Feet of the 80-Foot Market Street Right-of-Way Located Between 4th and 5th Streets, Original City, City of Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) CARRIED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: Shawn Gearhart questioned why Metzger Johnson
Architects was not locating to the north end of River Park Place. Mayor Edwards stated that
condominiums were planned for the north end of River Park Place. Council Member King stated
that Metzger Johnson Architects was planning on relocating to the basement and sub-basement
area of the building and was in need of access service drive to the building. All present had
opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Adjournment: 7:08 p.m. Approved: February 17, 2004
Kathleen P. Salisbury
City Clerk, C.M.C.
Mike Edwards
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
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Approving Demolition/Nuisance Abatements for Various Properties
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: MARCH 1, 2004
1. Consideration of An Ordinance Creating the Mason Meadows PUD as Allowed by Section 17.20.40 of the Burlington Municipal Code