January Council Meeting Summary

U-Heights City Council held their regular January meeting January 14th, here are some highlights:

Streets and Sidewalks news:
Committee Chair  Virginia Miller announced that residents with concerns about unshoveled sidewalks can email her at virginia@university-heights.org
Miller also announced she has secured $1000 in tree planting grant funds from Mid American Energy for new street trees. That amount has  been matched by HILLS BANK (correction from email) and Midwest One Bank for a total of $2000 toward new trees. High pedestrian traffic areas with little shade would be prime places to begin planting in the spring.

MVP's of 2013 
As is her tradition, Mayor From recognized volunteers' outstanding service to U-Heights in 2013. Honorees were:
Carol Christiansen and Pat Yeggy for the city garden club work on the plantings next to Stella.
Chris Luzzie the founder and Chair of the University Heights Community Fund.
John McLure city videographer who has filmed city council and other important meetings as a volunteer.
Al Wells who has cared for the Triangle Park and shelter area. This has included mowing and planting flowers.

FY2015 Budget Planning
Finance Chair Jim Lane has begun to gather department budget information. Council will discuss this further at their February meeting. By state law an adopted FY15 Budget must be submitted to the Johnson County Auditor no later than March 15, 2014. FY 15 begins July 1, 2014.

Boards and Comissions:
Mayor Louise From announced new members appointed to the following:
Board of Adjustment: Randall Aitchison
Zoning Commission: Stuart Rosebrook, Pat Yeggy

Mayor From and the council thanked outgoing members Michael Flaum from Board of Adjustment and Pat Bauer from Zoning for their faithful service to the city.

 Council members being sworn into office.

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