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Burton reviews ball-park use agreement; council notes 2002 land transfer and awaits attorney edits
Summary
Mayor Karen Buck told the council that the city accepted 6.834 acres for the ball park in 2002 and that Burton Friends & Neighbors Inc. and the city are working toward a written use agreement; the organization's attorney is reviewing the draft and council will revisit proposed changes.
The council discussed a proposed Ball Park Use Agreement between the City of Burton and Burton Friends & Neighbors Inc., tracing the property's transfer history and agreeing that a written agreement is needed to document expectations.
Mayor Karen Buck summarized the relationship, saying that "On November 13%, 2002, the city accepled the transfers of ownership of 6.834 acres of land from Wayne T. Roberts to the city." She noted that the transfers occurred after prior council discussions in July and October 2002 and that no formal agreement had been produced to record the arrangement between the little-league organization and the city.
Council members said codifying responsibilities in writing would clarify expectations for maintenance and use. Burton Friends & Neighbors Inc. is having its attorney review the city's draft; the council indicated it will discuss any requested changes when they are received. No formal action or vote was taken at the workshop.
