5 19 25 Regular City Council Meeting

5/19/25 City Council Meeting Recap The City Council Recap is a brief highlight of the Windsor Heights City Council meetings. The recap is not minutes of the Council meeting. Minutes are considered and approved at the subsequent Council meeting. *Iowa Bicycle Coalition presented on their organization. Afterwards, Mayor Jones signed the Bike Month proclamation declaring May as Bike Month signaling a commitment to safe, sustainable transportation. *Council took no action on setting a Public Hearing on a lease for 1151 65th Street. The lease would be with Central Iowa Shelter and Services, who has plans to operate a shared housing shelter. Council asked staff to do publish a request for proposals to solicit additional organizations for the property allowing for additional interested parties to propose a use for the property. *City Council discussed the public art plan, including potential funding methods and locations for public art installations. Funding methods included redirecting current funds, requiring public art in development agreements, and exploring grant options. The formation of a public art subcommittee of the communications committee was also agreed on. Staff will adjust the public art plan and bring it back for approval at a future meeting.