HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-04-13 Council minutes (2) City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
April 20, 1998
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Work Session, April 13, 1998 - 2:20 p.m. in Council Chambers
Mayor Ernest W. Lehman presiding. Council present: Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Staff present: Arkins, Helling, Karr, Franklin, Craig, Yucuis.
Tapes: Reel 98-55, all; Reel 98-56, Side 1.
SALES TAX Reel 98-55, Side 1
City Manager Atkins, PCD Director Franklin, City Clerk Karr and Library Director Craig
presented local option sales tax information.
A council majority agreed to place the library/CenterSpace and sales tax on the same ballot in
November and proceed with sales tax irrespective of whether or not the library referendum
passes.
Council decided on the local option sales tax distribution as follows:
10% Public Safety
5% Human Services
10% Public Transportation
10% Operating Expenses Lib & CS
40% Capital
25% Water
City Manager Atkins stated he will report back on policy resolution and ballot language, public
input, and a summary report.
COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Council added the following Council meetings:
May 14, 9:00 to 11:00 AM
July 9, 8:00 to 11:00
July 10, 9:00 to 11:00 if needed.
Adjourned: 4:40 PM
cierl,Jm~n/0413-ws.doc
Reel 98-56, Side 1