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MEMORANDUM
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February 17, 1995
Mayor and City Council
City Clerk
Council Work Session, February 7, 1995- 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers
Mayor Susan Horowitz presiding. Council present: Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: Baker. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Yucuis, Winkelhake,
O'Malley. Tapes: 95-23B, Side 2; 95-24, All; 95-25, Side 1.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Reel 95-23B, Side 2
Council approved City Manager Atkins' request to testify for the League of Municipalities
before the State Legislature concerning M & E.
POLICE STAFFING:
Reel 95-24, Side 1 zJ.~/
Police Chief Winkelhake presented information about police staffing, Council authorized City
Manager to sign the contract supporting the policy position to hire five additional police
officers,
GENERAL BUDGET DISCUSSION:
Reel 95-24, Side 1
City Manager Arkins and Finance Director Yucuis presented information.
Council made the following budget decisions:
Fire Reserve - $50,000
Free Medical Clinic -- $5,000
Life Skills -- Postponed decision until Assisted Housing Authority discussion.
Museum -- $3,000 x 3 years
CVS Fundir!g --
^rto Reaoh -- Directed City Manager to contact
Senior Conto~ --
Neighborhood Centers -
Contingency Fu. nd -- $120,000
Traffio Enginoo~ --
Council Salaries --
Iowa Arts -- $5,000 CVB
Jazz Festival -- $5,000 CVB
Council Work Session
January 7, 1995
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Larry Eckholt, President of Iowa Arts Festival, presented information about Iowa Arts Festival
funding request.
Arkins noted the next Council budget discussions are scheduled February 20 and 21 and will
include discussion on enterprise funds, transit, refuse, and landfill.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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