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State changes to open-meetings law prompt mandatory training; council considering local option sales tax that would fund infrastructure
Summary
Staff told the commission that recent Iowa law changes increase penalties for unlawful private meetings by appointed officials and require training; staff also reported the City Council will consider a local option sales tax with an estimated 10% for public infrastructure and 50% for property tax relief.
Julie, Parks and Recreation staff member, informed commissioners of recent changes to Iowa open-meetings law and the state requirement for training of elected and appointed officials.
“The penalties are substantially higher than they had been,” Julie said, and added that the state will require a training of all elected and appointed officials. She advised commissioners to avoid discussing city business in private or emailing more…
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