HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-09/16/1996CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 16, 1996
5:30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Mayor Rooff, Mollenhoff, Murphy, Krizek, Getty,
Anders.
Members absent: Collier. Jordan.
Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Murphy to approve the agenda as
proposed. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Collier. Motion carried.
City Planner Don Temeyer and Leap to the Future Steering Committee
Chairman Fedon Petrides updated the Mayor and Council on the final
draft of the Leap to the Year 2020 brochure. The changes presented
in the brochure are a result of the recommendations by citizen
participants at the Leap session held on February 29, 1996.
Economic Development strategies have been updated to focus
marketing efforts in targeted markets which fit well to the area's
unique attributes. Expansion of the industrial park and airport
development parks continue to be a priority. Incentive packages
need to be developed for new and existing business expansion.
Human Development strategies are evolving to include support for a
more diverse community and streamline the social service system to
meet the basic needs of all citizens. There is a need to promote
volunteerism by supporting the Volunteer Center and communicating
its benefits to employers and employees alike.
Progressive Government detailed developing the downtown district,
airport plan and additional transportation opportunities including
the Avenue of the Saints, diagonal to Marshalltown and extension of
Highway 20. There is an emphasis on revitalization of
neighborhoods through rehabilitation, demolition and infill of
older neighborhoods by creating new housing incentives.
New areas to improve the quality of life are the additions of
soccer and softball facilities, continued support of trail system
and expansion of golf facilities. Cultural activities that are
seen for the future are expansion of the Junior Art Gallery,
expansion of public cable access, and promotion of an African
American Museum. A new component to the process is the focused
planning for schools. Citizens want to look at a new school
delivery system and expansion of the curriculum to encourage
specialty and trade schools. Other recommendations include the
need to continue to support Partners in Education, partnerships
with Iowa universities and investigate the "lighted schoolhouse
concept".
Councilperson Anders stated that he is unclear on the purpose of
proposing a goal to "support and encourage a positive attitude
toward the East side of Waterloo". Mayor Rooff responded that this
isn't a new issue for this administration. A book received from
the 1920's discusses Waterloo's East/West controversy. Krizek
explained that the same things are said about the downtown area
throughout the brochure.
Petrides reported that the new brochures will be distributed
through the Chamber of Commerce, city offices and used as
promotional material. City Planner Don Temeyer stated that city
staff uses the document as a guide to refocus efforts when planning
for the future. Temeyer stated that it is a necessary long range
planning document and shows staff what the leaders are supporting.
After the document is complete then the steering committee works on
an action plan and follows up on the strategies with the assigned
agencies. The committee attempts to assist the persons responsible
for implementing the strategies in any way possible.
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September 16, 1996
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Mollenhoff stated that he would clarify that the Mayor and Council
are not behind staff but rather leading staff in long range
planning.
With no further business to discuss it was moved by Murphy,
seconded by Mollenhoff to adjourn at 6:05 p.m. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Jordan, Collier. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 16, 1996
6:40 p.m.
Police Library
Members present: Mayor Rooff, Getty, Anders, Murphy, Krizek,
Collier, Mollenhoff.
Members absent: Jordan.
Moved by Anders, seconded by Murphy that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Jordan. Motion carried.
Mayor Rooff and the council discussed upcoming meetings.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Getty,
seconded by Murphy that the meeting be adjourned. Six. Absent:
Jordan. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk