HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-07 Council minutesDate: November 15, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 7, 2005, 8:20 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Howard, Miklo
Tapes: 05-76, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn and Council Members Champion and Bailey stated their objection to
addition Historic Preservation Standards to the work session agenda after it had been agreed to
wait until after the first of the year, after the original agenda had been distributed, and not
everyone had been contacted. Mayor Lehman stated the item would be discussed further later
on the agenda.
Council referred to Council Member Vanderhoef's memo (IP2 in November 3 Information
Packet) and Council Member Bailey's memo distributed that evening dealing with legislative
priorities. After discussion the following priorities were identified:
· Values Fund, REAP, CAT Grants, Vision Iowa
· Maintain TIF
· Change the Road Use Tax Formula
· Hotel/Motel tax
· Uninsured Seeking Health Care
· Manufactured Housing
· Rental Units
· Real Estate Transfer Tax
· Public Improvements Bid Threshold
· Preserve Home Rule
· Property Tax Credits
STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolution affirming the priorities for November 15 agenda
(Atkins)
Council Work Session
November 7, 2005
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CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF ZONING CODE
No discussion - Rescheduled to November 8 work session.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION STANDARDS
Majority agreed to request the Historic Preservation Commission for their opinion on the issue
(changing the standard), whether it is something they have a strong opinion on, and then inform
Council. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
MEETING SCHEDULE
No discussion - Rescheduled to November 8 work session.
Meeting adjourned 9:10 PM.