HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.01.2022 Work SessionCOUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 1, 2022
4:10 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Boesen, Nichols, Amos, Grieder, Wilder and Feuss. Absent: Chiles.
107630 - Boesen/Wilder
that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice -vote Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
107631 - Boesen/Wilder
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 18, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Objective: Operations update from the Grout Museum.
Billie Bailey, Grout Museum Director, provided an update of recent activities and upcoming
programing coming to the Museum District this fall. She explained the current financial standing
of the museum. The museum district levy makes up 43% of the museum's revenue followed by
donations and grants at 20% and 22% respectively. The majority of the museum's expenditures
are comprised of fixed operational costs, administrative costs, and education, outreach, and
programming.
Ms. Wilder thanked Ms. Bailey for spearheading the Black Stories Collective once it was brought
to her attention that there was a lack of black voices being elevated at the museum.
Objective: Update from IowaWORKS.
This work session is cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
107632 - Boesen/Grieder
that the meeting be adjourned at 4:25 p.m. Voice -vote Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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Kelley Felchle
City Clerk