Annual Business Meeting. 1.Welcome and Introductions Mayor Ruth Randleman of Carlisle.

Annual Business Meeting


Annual Business MeetingAnnual Business Meeting

1. Welcome and Introductions Mayor Ruth Randleman of Carlisle


2. Report and Adoption of the 2011/2012 League Legislative Priorities Council Member Kris Gulick of Cedar Rapids



a. Responsible Property Tax ReformReform Iowa’s property tax system by implementing equitable reforms that work for all property tax payers and local governments.



b. Reform and Maintain Strong Pension SystemsAddress needed systemic changes to MFPRSI, aimed at creating a fair, sustainable system while controlling costs to cities. Ensure the sustainability and fairness of the IPERS system.



c. Remove Unfunded MandatesEliminate unfunded state mandates and increase home rule.



d. Increase Transportation Infrastructure FundingIncrease the TIME-21 fund for city transportation infrastructure through additional funding methods.



e. Protect Economic Development ToolsMaintain funding for economic development programs and support policies aimed at improving city economic development.


3. Report of the Nominating CommitteeMayor Dale Uehling of Ottumwa


4. Election of Officers, Directors, Nominating Committee Members and IPAIT Director

President: Kris Gulick, Council Member, Cedar Rapids

President-elect: Reynold Peterson, Mayor, Spencer

Directors: Greg Adamson, Council Member, Bettendorf; Craig Block, Council Member, Ankeny; Jim Ferneau, City Administrator, Sergeant Bluff; Clint Fichter, City Manager, Avoca; James Gourley, Mayor, Corwith; Paula Gunter, Mayor, Palo; Allen McKinley, Deputy Manager, Des Moines

Nominating Committee Members: Tim Vick, City Manager, Manchester; Doug Boldt, City Manager, Tipton

IPAIT Board Appointment: Andy Lent, City Coordinator, Vinton


5. Report of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee regarding Proposed Amendments to the League Constitution Addressing Membership in the Iowa League of Cities and Related MattersMayor Jim Fausett of Coralville


6. Vote of membership on Constitutional Amendments addressing membership in the Iowa League of Cities and related matters


7. Report regarding Bylaws Amendments previously adopted by the Board.General Counsel Terry Timmins

a. appointment of up to two past directors to the Steering Committee;

b. procedure for submission of the League’s proposed annual budget to the Board;

c. submission of the annual report to League membership;

d. composition and role of the audit committee; and

e. executive director severance provision.


8. Recognition of parting board members & exchange of Executive board gavelMayor Ruth Randleman of Carlisle and Council Member Kris Gulick of Cedar Rapids


9. Other Business



Annual Business Meeting. 1.Welcome and Introductions Mayor Ruth Randleman of Carlisle.

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