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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 30, 2003
8:30 a.m.
Council Chambers
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Members present: Mayor Rooff, Kincaid, Welper, Clark, Jordan, Hurley, Getty.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Welper that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
Council met with Kim Majerus, the lobbyist representing Waterloo.
Mayor Rooff reported that Michelle Weidner and Council Members will come up with a plan of
work for Ms. Majerus. Certain legislature will impact Waterloo such as RUT, the economic
development program being proposed by the Governor, and giving highways back to cities.
Mayor Rooff appointed Councilpersons Kincaid, Hurley, Clark and Greenwood to serve on the
committee.
It was the consensus of the committee to meet twice a month at 8:30 a.m.
Councilperson Getty stated he was in favor of a wheel tax for those who live outside Waterloo
but work in Waterloo.
Ms. Majerus reported that discussion by the Department of Transportation is to return roads
back to cities. The average spent by the IDOT for maintenance of roads is $600.00 per mile per
year. The state is offering $1,200.00 per mile to cities to take over the roads.
Ms. Majerus explained the packet of information she receives daily.
Ms. Majerus reported the Governor has appointed a committee of five to look at ways to
streamline city/county government regarding judicial, DHS, AAA. The committee will meet and
have a plan by next year.
Ms. Majerus requested a copy of the 2003 Budget and the Council's Goals. Ms. Majerus
suggested a packet be put together to give to local legislators.
Discussion was heard on hosting a booth for the February 12, 2003 Legislation Day. Need to
have representatives from Waterloo and also invite legislator representing Waterloo to attend the
booth. Councilperson Hurley will contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau, Chamber of
Commerce and Don Temeyer to see if they are preparing anything for the February 12
Legislation Day.
Ms. Majerus reported she is e-mailing information on bills to the Mayor's office, which includes
an explanation of the bill and priority of the bill.
Jordan now absent at 9:10 a.m.
Councilperson Getty reported that Don Temeyer, Noel Anderson and Melissa Edsill will be at
the February 12 Legislation Day and will set up a booth for Waterloo.
Ms. Majerus gave a packet of information for the City Clerk to distribute to the council, which
includes names of legislators, addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and a list of
committee members.
Councilperson Getty stated he just wants an e-mail on the hot items so he can call the legislators.
Ms. Majerus stated that the council needs to react right away to the bills while they are being
discussed at the subcommittee levels and not wait until the bills are in the House.
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Ms. Majerus reported the number one item right now is the tax system. Ms. Majerus stated the
council needs to let their representatives know they should not piece meal the tax system but to
look at the whole system.
The committee will be meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Due to the
February 12 Legislation Day, the next meeting will be on February 20, 2003 at 8:30 a.m.
Councilperson Hurley will chair the committee.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Welper, seconded by Kincaid that
the meeting be adjourned at 9:36 a.m. Ayes: Five. Absent: Greenwood, Jordan. Motion
carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk