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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
Meeting No. 21
November 1, 2004
For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk’s office at (319)753-8124.
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
Meeting No. 21
November 1, 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. Boy Scout Troop No. 3 led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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. Council Member Ell 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.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) CARRIED
HEARINGS:
1. Statement: Consideration of Sale of 421 South 4th Street Continued from the
October 18, 2004 City Council Meeting
COMMENTS: The City Manager stated that the hearing on the sale of 421 South 4th Street was continued from the October 18, 2004 City Council Meeting. He stated that the City was waiting for the title opinion for the property at 421 South 4th Street as there was an outstanding lien against the property from the State of Iowa. He urged Council to approve the sale of the property to Georgetta Allen in the amount of $1,000.00. He stated that once the title opinion was resolved, the City Attorney would prepare the deed to transfer the property. He further stated if the issue does not resolve, the City will not prepare the deed or transfer the property. He also stated that the Resolution provides that Georgetta Allen must construct a single family home on the property within two years of the date of the sale, or else the property would revert back to the City, at no cost to the City. 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 421 South 4th Street
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) ADOPTED
2. Statement: Consideration of a Permanent Encroachment Agreement at 100 North 4th Street (LaMont Building)
COMMENTS: The Development Director stated that the proposed Resolution provides for a permanent encroachment agreement at 100 North 4th Street (LaMont Building) for the construction of two handicapped accessible ramps leading into the building, an awning covering the southern end of the west side of the building and a stair entrance with landing on the east corner of the south side of the building. He stated that there would be future encroachments for the property in the near future. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving a Permanent Encroachment Agreement at 100 North 4th Street (LaMont Building)
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park South Subdivision Phase IV
DISCUSSION: The Development Director stated that the proposed Resolution provides for the approval of the final plat of Park South Subdivision, Phase IV. He stated that Park South Subdivision, Phase IV was a five-lot subdivision. He stated that the lots would consist of duplex/condo style homes. He further reviewed with Council and the viewing audience the four conditions of the subdivision. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - “AYES”) ADOPTED
2. Resolution Approving Agreement for Development and Operation of a Community Aquatic Center
DISCUSSION: The City Manager stated that the City was entering into an agreement with Randy Winegard dba/Fun City, LLC for the development and operation of a community aquatic center.
He reviewed the annual financial forecast of the development with revenues consisting as follows: total admissions $568,680.00, total merchandise $80,274.00 and food and beverage $321,096.00 for an annual total revenue of $970,050.00. He stated that costs and expenses would consist of: operating cost $446,223.00, merchandise cost $24,082.00 and food and beverage cost $89,907.00 for an annual costs and expense of $560,212.00. The estimated net cash flow would be $409,838.00. He further stated that the estimates used by Randy Winegard were very conservative figures. He stated that the City would receive 50% of the net cash flow from the aquatic center. He further reviewed in detail the agreement and presented an overview of the aquatic center. Council Member Baker stated her concern that no one was present to show an interest in the aquatic center. She further felt that the Council needed to take more time in discussing the project before approval. She also stated that she would love to see the aquatic center built, but was concerned with paying the loan back. Rod Kellogg of 722 South Garfield congratulated the City Council for moving ahead with the project. He stated that the aquatic center would create jobs for the youth of the community and also provide an activity for the youth. Council Member Ell stated that just the fact that the Council Chambers was not full of people to discuss the issue was a vote of approval. He stated that he was very pleased that Randy Winegard was entering into an agreement with the City of Burlington. Council Member King stated that he has received the most positive feedback from the citizens of Burlington than any other recent project. Mayor Edwards stated that Burlington needed good jobs, but it also needs a good quality of life for its citizens. He stated that he felt confident that the City will make money on the aquatic center. 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: 7:48 p.m. Approved: November 15, 2004
Kathleen P. Salisbury Mike Edwards
City Clerk, C.M.C. 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 Amended Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan
2. Resolution Approving Refund of Liquor License for Menu Innovators, LLC dba/Pzazz Restaurants
APPOINTMENTS:
Riverfront Advisory Committee: Charlie Walsh, Dr. Sidney Carter, Doug Smith, David Stoermer and Steven Perlstein