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CITY OF IOWA CITV
..,,.� MEMORANDUM
Date: March 16, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Legislative Work Session, March 4, 2005, 12 Noon in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Legislators: Sen. Dvorsky, Sen. Bolkcom, Rep. Lensing, Rep. Mascher
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,Karr
Tapes: 05-20, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
Mayor Pro tem welcomed fellow Council Members and area Legislators to the luncheon
meeting, and thanked them for attending.
Updates were provided on the following issues:
■ Hotel Tax
• Condominium Taxes and Property Tax Code
■ Penalties for Alcohol Violations
■ No Smoking
New legislation updates included:
■ Early Childhood Proposals
■ Meth and Mental Health Parity
■ Transportation Budget
■ IPERS increase - budget ramifications
■ Road Use Tax Formula
■ Potential State Licensing of Electricians and Plumbers
■ House Study Bill 185 - re inspections of renovated playgrounds and public property
• ATV Parks - liability questions
• House File 372/formerly House Study Bill 59 - definition of meetings
■ House Study Bill 136 - holding and posting open meetings
Other issues discussed:
The Lodge project
Swimming Pool and other recreational needs
Meeting adjourned 1:25 p.m