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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1995
Page
3
A Gazette poll shows 42 percent satisfied with results from several recommendations. The city faces continued debate over centralized purchasing, health care contributions, and police helicopter use, with committee leaders urging action while officials question the savings. Labor contracts stall health premium shifts as unions negotiate larger concessions.
A progress report outlines steps to boost efficiency in Cedar Rapids city government with Monday and Tuesday discussions on form of government and implementation challenges. The Gazette survey shows health care premium contributions by city workers higher than the general public, while opinions on reducing the Police Helicopter fleet vary and officials consider selling four helicopters and one airplane to cut costs.
The Iowa Senate backed a 94.7 million ICN expansion tying 474 sites within a year and approved standards for commercial livestock operations. Opponents warn of high costs and a state subsidy to Cedar Rapids entrepreneur Clark McLeod, while supporters say the plan serves rural access and education goals. The chamber also advanced nuisance-suit rules requiring proof of odor impact for feedlots under House File 519 awaiting Gov. Branstad’s signature.
Key players differ on a shift toward a more efficient city workforce. Former Chairman Henry Royer criticizes the pace while City Auditor Bob McMahan cites potential savings of about three million dollars annually from Efficiency and Reform efforts. Technological upgrades are seen as essential to reducing staff needs and catching up with modern governance.
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