City Government Services & Directory
The City of West Point is managed by a Mayor-Council form of government
in which the mayor and the five-member council are elected at large,
from among the entire population of the city. The mayor, who presides
over the city council, appoints mayor pro tem, the chief of police,
and other city officers and employees as delegated by council.
The mayor pro tem is a council member who serves as vice-president
of the council and performs duties of the mayor in his/her absence.
Under the mayor-council form of government, the mayor is not entitled
to vote on any issue before the city council, except in order to
break a tie in only those situations where there is an even number
of positions, and where the vote is not on an ordinance, resolution
or appoint-ment motion. Refer questions on city government to the
City Administrator at (319)837-6313, whose office is located in
City Hall, at the following address:
City of West Point
P.O. Box 69, 313 5th Street
West Point, Iowa 52656
Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Facsimile: (319) 837-6010
E-Mail: cityofwestpointpoint@mchsi.com
COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL
Much of the work of City Council is
done by council committees, both Standing and Special. Standing
Committees continue indefinitely until terminated by the City
Council. Special Committees cease to exist after they have completed
their
assignments. Generally, it is the responsibility of the City
Counsel to determine the number of members, appointments and duties
of
these committees.
Committees and Appointments
City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Administrator, City Clerk and Utility Clerk are often
the only people that many citizens see involved in city business
at City Hall. Duties of the City Hall staff include; attending
meetings, preparing agendas/minutes, preparing financial reports
and providing information. The staff is also responsible for
providing information to the citizens. This information generally
touches
on programs, plans, permits and services administered by the
city, some of which are listed below. Contact the staff at City
Hall
to learn more.
- Application for Building Permit
- Application of Eligibility for
City-wide Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption
- City Cemetery
- Disaster Plan
- House/Property Rentals and Sales
- Park Rentals
- Peddlers Permit
- Petition for Vacation and Sale of Alley, Street,
Easement, or Public Ground
- Sidewalk Improvement Program
- Tax display (Lee County Levy Sheet)
City Hall
Public Works
Police
Fire Dept.
Utility Services
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