1.
STREET
PROJECT:
·
South Howard Street is closed and half of paving
is complete.
·
Sewer repair work is complete on East Boston
east of Hwy 92 and work is continuing west of the highway.
·
All of North “E” Street will be open today (July
20).
2.
ILOC:
The Iowa League of Cities released a brochure pertaining to “New Laws of
Interest to Cities”. You may have received this but just in case attached is a
copy for review.
3.
ILOC
CONFERENCE: Just a reminder the Iowa league of Cities Conference will be
held September 26-28 in Sioux City (conference info was sent in an earlier
packet). If interested please let Diane or myself know.
4.
TAXES:
The attached spreadsheet shows July tax receipts and is consistent with
collections this time of year.
5.
HWY 65/69
STUDY: Attached is a copy of the minutes from the July 9 meeting with IDOT
reps. Additional information will be forthcoming as the IDOT requests city
input.
6.
TAX SURVEY:
Attached are spreadsheets showing Indianola ranked 10th low in terms
of total tax rate for cities with populations 6,500 or greater. In addition,
the numbers show Indianola 6th low in taxes paid per capita yet 28th
in taxable value.
7.
CITY MANAGER
RESUMES: As of Friday 10:45 am 62 resumes have been received.
8. WELLNESS
CENTER: Approximately 90% of the footings have been
completed and a portion of the competitive pool has been poured.
