City Council Work Session Dec. 17, 2024
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Legislative platform approval for 2025
Expansion of local sales tax and spending plan
Funding support for entrepreneurs and second-stage businesses
Tax increment financing (TIF) legislation for 70th and France and 72nd and France
Zoning and subdivision ordinance audit report
Notable Quotes (3)
When the amount that we had scheduled to pay for Fred Richards and the Braemar Arena were paid off it would blink off... we need to stick with what we told the voters.
We spend a lot of money time and effort on our comprehensive plan... but we're really not getting the full bang for our buck if our zoning is not totally in sync.
Simple development projects often must seek approval through a PUD rezoning since the current zoning districts are not precisely aligned.
People (6)
Managing legislative priorities and session logistics.
Presented zoning audit findings and current ordinance challenges.
Consultant hired for the city's zoning and subdivision ordinance audit.
Advocates for transparency regarding sales tax and skepticism on TIF extensions.
Expresses skepticism regarding long-term TIF extensions and funding entrepreneurial programs.
Discussed the rationale for TIF and legislative requests.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 5:17 p.m., City Council Work Session
- October 15, 2023: Initial legislative platform work session
- January 2025 (Upcoming): First meeting with state legislators