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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 6, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 28, 2005, 4:30 PM in Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Council Elect: Correia
Legislators: Sen. Bolkcom; Sen. Dvorsky; Rep. Jacoby; Rep. Mascher
City Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Nasby
Tapes: 05-79, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
Joint MeetinQ of City Council and Area LeQislators
Mayor Lehman welcomed legislators, and thanked them for attending the joint meeting. Copies
of the resolution (05-368) establishing priorities for Iowa City were distributed and discussed as
follows:
. 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
Legislators asked Councilors to encourage other Councils to meet with their area legislators and
encouraged individuals to run for State offices. Rep. Mascher complimented Iowa City on their
establishment of the Youth Advisory Board and development of the Dog Park. Council Member
Vanderhoef noted the League of Cities Lobbying day at the State House was scheduled for
February 1. Sen. Dvorsky thanked Mayor Lehman for his years of service.
Meeting adjourned 6:00 PM.