June Council Meeting Summary

I always send a summary of City Council meetings to anyone who would like to receive it. I have found it easiest to do this via MailChimp. If you would like to receive these, just send me an email: mikehaverkamp1960@gmail.com and I will add you to the list.

Here is the June summary:

City Council held their June meeting last night here are some highlights: Citizens encouraged to apply for open seats Open Seat on City Council  Due to the resignation of councilor Zadok Nampala, any eligible citizen may apply for appointment to the remaining term on city council. Interested residents should contact the City Clerk: email city-clerk@university-heights.org, or phone 319-337-6900.  Applications due June 30, 2014. Letter to U-Heights Citizens from Zadok Nampala Open Seat on Board of Adjustment Due to the resignation of member Margaret Donnelly, any eligible citizen may apply for appointment to the remaining term on Board of Adjustment. Interested residents should contact Mayor Louise From: email louise@university-heights.org, or phone 319-354-1433.  Applications due July 3, 2014. Council to hold work session 6/30 City Council will hold a work session on Monday June 30, at 7:00 PM Location TBD. The topic will be discussion of the One University Place PUD. Check the City's website later this week for the location. Six people spoke during last night's public hearing on the One University Place Planned Unit Development (PUD). The National Development Council report analyzing financial aspects of the project is not yet completed. Once it is it will be posted to the City's website and discussed at a future council meeting. Police Chief Ron Fort announces retirement Chief Ron Fort, having now served U-Heights for 10 years, intends to retire in September. A search to find his replacement will be undertaken immediately. I am grateful for Chief Fort's excellent leadership and know he will be missed. Please wish him well when you see him around town in the next several months!

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