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Council Packet - 8/21/2017
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE August 21, 2017 4:40 PM Harold E. Getty Council Chambers Members Chairperson Steve Schmitt Vice Chairperson Tom Lind Jerome Amos, Jr. Roll Call: Approval of Agenda, as proposed. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion of restrictions for personal usage of fireworks within city limits. Submitted By: Kelley Felchle, City Clerk ADJOURNMENT Kelley Felchle City Clerk CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication Discussion of restrictions for personal usage of fireworks within city limits. City Council Meeting: 8/21/2017 Prepared: 7/12/2017 REVIEWERS: Department Reviewer Action Date Water Works F elchle, Kelley Approved 7/12/2017 - 1:11 PM ATTACHMENTS: Description Type D Fireworks Work Session Packet Backup Material D Fireworks State Law Backup Material ❑ 5/17/2017 Fireworks Work Session Minutes Backup Material ❑ 5/22/2017 Council Minutes Excerpt Backup Material D Resolution No. 2017-401 Backup Material D Ordinance No. 5400 Backup Material D Public Comment Backup Material D Public Comment 2 Backup Material D Public Comment 3 Backup Material D Public Comment 4 Backup Material SUBJECT: Submitted by: Recommended Action: Summary Statement: Expenditure Required: Source of Funds: Policy Issue: Alternative: Background Information: Discussion of restrictions for personal usage of fireworks within city limits. Submitted By: Kelley Felchle, City Clerk Council Work Session May 15, 2017 Time indicated below Harold E. Getty Council Chambers Roll Call. Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended. 3:55 p.m. Discussion of changes to State of Iowa fireworks laws. Submitted By: Pat Treloar, Chief of Fire Services ADJOURNMENT Kelley Felchle City Clerk CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication Discussion of changes to State of Iowa fireworks laws. City Council Meeting: 5 15/2017 Prepared: 5/10/2017 REVIEWERS: Department Reviewer Action Date Fire Rescue Felchle, Kelley Approved 5/10/2017 - 3:41 PM SUBJECT: Submitted by: Recommended Action: Summary Statement: Expenditure Required: Source of Funds: Policy Issue: Alternative: Background Information: Discussion of changes to State of Iowa fireworks laws. 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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: DIVISION I FIREWORKS REGULATION Section 1. Section 100.1, subsection 4, paragraph b, Code 2017, is amended to read as follows: b. The storage, transportation, handling, and use of flammable liquids, combustibles, fireworks, and explosives; Sec. 2. Section 100.1, Code 2017, is amended by adding the following new subsection: NEW SUBSECTION. 8. To order the suspension of the use of consumer fireworks, display fireworks, or novelties, as described in section 727.2, if the fire marshal determines that the use of such devices would constitute a threat to public safety. Senate File 489, p. 2 Sec. 3. NEW SECTION. 100.19 Consumer fireworks seller licensing — penalty — fund. 1. As used in this section: a, "APA 87-1' means the American pyrotechnics association standard 87-1, as published in December 2001. b. "Community group" means a nonprofit entity that is open for membership to the general public which is exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or a fraternal benefit society, as that term is defined in section 512B.3. c. "First-class consumer fireworks" mdans the following consumer fireworks, as described in APA 87-1, chapter 3: (1) Aerial shell kits and reloadable tubes. (2) Chasers. (3) Helicopter and aerial spinners. (4) Firecrackers. (5) Mine and shell devices. (6) Missile -type rockets. (7) Roman candles. (8) Sky rockets and bottle rockets. (9) Multiple tube devices under this paragraph "c"" that are manufactured in accordance with APA 87-1, section 3.5. d, 'Retailer" means as defined in section 423.1. e. "Second-class consumer fireworks" means the following consumer fireworks, as described in APA 87-1, chapter 3: (1) Cone fountains. (2) Cylindrical fountains. (3) Flitter sparklers. (4) Ground and hand-held sparkling devices, including multiple tube ground and hand-held sparkling devices that are manufactured in accordance with APA 87-1, section 3.5. (5) Ground spinners. (6) Illuminating torches. (7) Toy smoke devices that are not classified as novelties pursuant to APA 87-1, section 3.2. (8) Wheels. (9) Wire or dipped sparklers that are not classified as novelties pursuant to APA 87-1, section 3.2. 2. a. The state fire marshal shall establish a consumer Senate File 489, p. 3 fireworks seller license. An application for a consumer fireworks seller license shall be made on a form provided by the state fire marshal. The state fire marshal shall adopt rules consistent with this section establishing minimum requirements for a retailer or community group to be issued a consumer fireworks seller license. b. A person shall possess a consumer fireworks seller license under this section in order to sell consumer fireworks. 3. a. The state fire marshal shall establish a fee schedule for consumer fireworks seller licenses as follows: (1) For a retailer at a permanent building who devotes fifty percent or more of the retailer's retail floor space to the sale or display of first-class consumer fireworks, an annual fee of one thousand dollars. (2) For a retailer at a temporary structure whd devotes fifty percent or more of the retailer's retail floor space to the sale or display of first-class consumer fireworks, an annual fee of five hundred dollars. (3) For a retailer who devotes less than fifty percent of the retailer's retail floor space to the sale or display of first-class consumer fireworks, an annual fee of four hundred dollars. (4) For a community group that offers for sale, exposes for sale, or sells first-class consumer fireworks, an annual fee of four hundred dollars. (5) For retailer or community group that offers for sale, exposes for sale, or sells second-class consumer fireworks, but not first-class consumer fireworks, an annual fee of one hundred dollars. b. A license issued to a retailer or community group pursuant to paragraph v.43", subparagraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), shall allow the licensee to sell both first-class consumer fireworks and second-class consumer fireworks. 4. The state fire marshal shall adopt rules to: a, Require that any retailer or community group offering for sale at retail any consumer fireworks, as described in APA 87-1, chapter 3, shall do so in accordance with the national fire protection association standard 1124, published in the code for the manufacture, transportation, storage, and retail Senate File 489, p. 4 sales of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles, 2006 edition. b. Require that a retailer or community group to be issued a license pursuant to this section provide proof of and maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum per occurrence coverage of at least one million dollars and aggregate coverage of at least two million dollars. c. Permit a retailer or community group issued a license pursuant to this section to sell consumer fireworks, as described in APA 87-1, chapter 3, at the following locations as specified: (1) At a permanent building that meets the requirements of paragraph "a", between June 1 and July 8 and between December 10 and January 3 each year, all dates inclusive. (2) At a temporary structure that meets the requirements of paragraph "..3" between June 13 and July 8 each year, both dates inclusive. d. A retailer or community group shall not transfer consumer fireworks, as described in APA 87-1, chapter 3, to a person who is under eighteen years of age. 5. a. The state fire marshal shall adopt rules to provide that a person's consumer fireworks seller license may be revoked for the intentional violation of this section. The proceedings for revocation shall be held before the division of the state fire marshal, which may revoke the license or licenses involved as provided in paragraph "b"". b. (1) If, upon the hearing of the order to show cause, the division of the state fire marshal finds that the licensee intentionally violated this section, then the license or licenses under which the licensed retailer or community group sells first-class consumer fireworks or second-class consumer fireworks, shall be revoked. (2) Judicial review of actions of the division of the state fire marshal may be sought in accordance with the terms of the Iowa administrative procedure Act, chapter 17A. If the licensee has not filed a petition for judicial review in district court, revocation shall date from the thirty-first day following the date of the order of the division of the state fire marshal. If the licensee has filed a petition for judicial review, revocation shall date from the thirty-first Senate File 489, p. 5 day following entry of the order of the district court, if action by the district court is adverse to the licensee. (3) A new license shall not be issued to a person whose license has been revoked, or to the business in control of the premises on which the violation occurred if it is established that the owner of the business had actual knowledge of the violation resulting in the license revocation, for the period of one year following the date of revocation. 6. a. A consumer fireworks fee fund is created in the state treasury under the control of the state fire marshal. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, interest or earnings on moneys in the consumer fireworks fee fund shall be credited to the consumer fireworks fee fund. Moneys in the fund are appropriated to the state fire marshal to be used to fulfill the responsibilities of the state fire marshal for the administration and enforcement of this section and section 100.19A and to provide grants pursuant to paragraph 'b". The fund shall include the fees collected by the state fire marshal under the fee schedule established pursuant to subsection 3 and the fees collected by the state fire marshal under section 100.19A for wholesaler registration. b. The state fire marshal shall establish a local fire protection and emergency medical service providers grant program to provide grants to local fire protection service providers and local emergency medical service providers to establish or provide fireworks safety education programming to members of the public. The state fire marshal may also provide grants to local fire protection service providers and local emergency medical service providers for the purchase of necessary enforcement, protection, or emergency response equipment related to the sale and use of consumer fireworks in this state. 7. The state fire marshal shall adopt rules for the administration of this section. 8. A person who violates a provision of this section or a rule adopted pursuant to this section is guilty of a simple misdemeanor. Sec. 4. NEW SECTION. 100.19A Consumer fireworks wholesaler — registration — penalty. Senate File 489, p. 6 1. For purposes of this section: a, "Consumer fireworks'' means first-class consumer fireworks and second-class consumer fireworks, as those terms are defined in section 100.19. b. -Wholesaler' means a person who engages in the business of selling or distributing consumer fireworks for the purpose of resale in this state. 2. The state fire marshal shall adopt rules to require all wholesalers to annually register with the state fire marshal. The state fire marshal may also adopt rules to regulate the storage or transfer of consumer fireworks by wholesalers and to require wholesalers to maintain insurance. 3. The state fire marshal shall establish an annual registration fee of one thousand dollars for wholesalers of consumer fireworks within the state. Registration fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the consumer fireworks fee fund created in section 100.19. 4. A person who violates a provision of this section or a rule adopted pursuant to this section is guilty of a simple misdemeanor. Sec. 5. Section 101A.1, subsection 3, Code 2017, is amended to read as follows: 3. Explosive"" means any chemical compound, mixture or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion with substantially instantaneous release of gas and heat, unless such compound, mixture, or device is otherwise specifically classified by the United States department of transportation. The term "explosive" includes all materials which are classified as a class 1, division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or 1.4 explosive by the United States department of transportation, under 49 C.F.R. 5173.50, and all materials classified as explosive materials under 18 U.S.C. §841, and includes, but is not limited to, dynamite, black powder, pellet powders, initiating explosives, blasting caps, electric blasting caps, safety fuse, fuse lighters, fuse igniters, squibs, cordeau detonative fuse, instantaneous fuse, igniter cord, igniters, smokeless propellant, cartridges for propellant -actuated power devices, cartridges for industrial guns, and overpressure devices, but does not include "fireworks"" Senate File 489, p. 7 as "consumer fireworks-, "display fireworks-, or -novelties- as those terms are defined in section 727.2 or ammunition or small arms primers manufactured for use in shotguns, rifles, and pistols. Commercial explosives are those explosives which are intended to be used in commercial or industrial. operations. Sec. 6. Section 331.301, Code 2017, is amended by adding the following new subsection: NEW SUBSECTION. 17. The board of supervisors may by ordinance or resolution prohibit or limit the use of consumer fireworks or display fireworks, as described in section 727.2, if the board determines that the use of such devices would constitute a threat to public safety or private property, or if the board determines that the use of such devices would constitute a nuisance to neighboring landowners. Sec. 7. Section 331.304, subsection 8, Code 2017, is amended to read as follows: 8. The board, upon application, may grant permits for the display use of display fireworks as provided in section 727.2. Sec. 8. Section 364.2, Code 2017, is amended by adding the following new subsection: NEW SUBSECTION. 6. A city council may by ordinance or resolution prohibit or limit the use of consumer fireworks, display fireworks, or novelties, as described in section 727.2. Sec. 9. Section 461A.42, subsection 2, Code 2017, is amended to read as follows:. 2. The use of consumer fireworks or display fireworks, as defined in section 727.2, in state parks and preserves is prohibited except as authorized by a permit issued by the department. The commission shall establish, by rule adopted pursuant to chapter 17A, a fireworks permit system which authorizes the issuance of a limited number of permits to qualified persons to use or display fireworks in selected state parks and preserves. Sec. 10. Section 727.2, Code 2017, is amended to read as follows: 727.2 Fireworks. 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section: a. "Consumer fireworks" includes first-class consumer fireworks and second-class consumer fireworks as those terms Senate File 489, P. 8 are defined in section 100.19, subsection 1. "Consumer fireworks"` does not include novelties enumerated in chapter 3 of the American pyrotechnics association's standard 87-1 or display fireworks enumerated in chapter 4 of the American pyrotechnics association's standard 87-1. b. Tho term -fireworks"" 'Display fireworks'" includes any explosive composition, or combination of explosive substances, or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation, and includes blank cartridges, firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candle -s, or other fireworks of like construction and fireworks containing any explosive or flammable compound, or other device containing any explosive substance. The term "fireworks" Display fireworks"" does not include goldstar producing sparklcr3 on wires which contain no magnesium or chlorate or perchloratc, flitter s-parklers in paper tubc3 that do not exceed one eighth of an inch in diameter, toy snakes which contain no mercury, or cap used in cap pistols novelties or consumer fireworks enumerated in chapter 3 of the American pyrotechnics association's standard 87-1. c. "Novelties"" includes all novelties enumerated in chapter 3 of the American pyrotechnics association's standard 87-1, and that comply with the labeling regulations promulgated by the United States consumer product safety commission. 2. Display fireworks. a. A person, firm, partnership, or corporation who offers for sale, exposes for sale, sells at retail, or uses or explodes any display fireworks, commits a simple misdemeanor In addition to any other penalties, thc puni3hment imposed of, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. However, thc a city council of a city or a county board of supervisors may, upon application in writing, grant a permit for the display of display fireworks by municipalities, fair associations, amusement parks, and other organizations or groups of individuals approved by the city or the county board of supervisors when the display fireworks display will be handled by a competent operator, but no such permit shall Senate File 489, p. 9 be required for the display of display fireworks at the Iowa state fairgrounds by the Iowa state fair board, at incorporated county fairs, or at district fairs receiving state aid. Sales of display fireworks for such display may be made for that purpose only. b. (1) A person who uses or explodes display fireworks while the use of such devices is prohibited or limited by an ordinance or resolution adopted by the county or city in which the firework is used commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. (2) A person who uses or explodes display fireworks while the use of such devices is suspended by an order of the state fire marshal commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. 3. Consumer fireworks and novelties. a. A person or a firm, partnership, or corporation may possess, use, or explode consumer fireworks in accordance with this subsection and subsection 4. b. A person, firm, partnership, or corporation who sells consumer fireworks to a person who is less than eighteen years of age commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. A person who is less than eighteen years of age who purchases consumer fireworks commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. c. (1) A person who uses or explodes consumer fireworks or novelties while the use of such devices is prohibited or limited by an ordinance adopted by the county or city in which the fireworks are used commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. (2) A person who uses or explodes consumer fireworks or novelties while the use of such devices is suspended by an order of the state fire marshal commits a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars. 4. Limitations. a. A person shall not use or explode consumer fireworks on days other than June 1 through July 8 and December 10 through January 3 of each year, all dates inclusive. Senate File 489, p. 10 b. A person shall not use or explode consumer fireworks at times other than between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., except that on the following dates consumer fireworks shall not be used at times other than between the hours specified: (1) Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on July 4 and the Saturdays and Sundays immediately preceding and following July 4. (2) Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. on December 31 and 12:30 a.m. on the immediately following day. (3) Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on the Saturdays and Sundays immediately preceding and following December 31. c. A person shall not use consumer fireworks on real property other than that person's real property or on the real property of a person who has consented to the use of consumer fireworks on that property. d. A person who violates this subsection commits a simple misdemeanor. A court shall not order imprisonment for violation of this subsection. 5. Applicability. a. This section does not prohibit the sale by a resident, dealer, manufacturer, or jobber of such fireworks as are not prohibited by this section, or the sale of any kind of fireworks if they are to be shipped out of the state, or the sale or use of blank cartridges for a show or the theater, or for signal purposes in athletic sports or by railroads or trucks, for signal purposes, or by a recognized military organization. b. This section does not apply to any substance or composition prepared and sold for medicinal or fumigation purposes. c. Unless specifically provided otherwise, this section does not apply to novelties. DIVISION II RULEMAKING Sec. 11. EMERGENCY RULES. The state fire marshal shall adopt emergency rules under section 17A.4, subsection 3, and section 17A.5, subsection 2, paragraph "b", to implement the provisions of this Act and the rules shall be effective Senate File 489, p. 11 immediately upon filing unless a later date is specified in the rules. Any rules adopted in accordance with this section shall also be published as a notice of intended action as provided in section 17A.4. DIVISION III EFFECTIVE DATE Sec. 12. EFFECTIVE UPON ENACTMENT. This Act, being deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment. JACK WHITVER LINDA UPMEYER President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and is known as Senate File 489, Eighty-seventh General Assembly. Approved , 2017 W. CHARLES SMITHSON Secretary of the Senate TERRY E. BRANSTAD Governor COUNCIL WORK SESSION May 15, 2017 3:55 p.m. Harold E. Getty Council Chambers Members present: Morrissey, Powers, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper. Absent: Jacobs and Lind. Moved by Morrissey seconded by Powers that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Objective: Discussion of changes to State of Iowa fireworks laws Pat Treloar, Fire Chief, provided an overview of the changes to state law regarding the sale of fireworks as outlined by Senate File 489. Mayor Hart questioned if other municipalities have been contacted and if other municipalities have taken a look at use on public property. Pat Treloar explained that he has contacted to other cities within the state and they have not decided what they are doing. Some are looking at banning the use while others like Marion are voting this week to restrict the use over June 24 to July 8. He further explained that Cedar Falls is looking to approve the use of fireworks on private property but not on public property or city parks. Mr. Schmitt questioned the ability of non-profit organizations to sell fireworks. Pat Treloar explained that the law allows non -profits a discounted fee of $100 if the proper insurance documentation is filed, the permit fee would be $100. Mr. Schmitt asked for clarification on what the city can control. Pat Treloar explained that the city cannot ban the sale but can restrict the location of where fireworks are sold. Mr. Schmitt questioned the restrictions. Pat Treloar clarified the recommendation would be to follow the states guidelines on restriction of dates and times. Mr. Schmitt questioned if other cities are working to prohibit the use of fireworks. Pat Treloar confirmed other cities are looking at restricting the use of fireworks. He further commented that it is frustrating that cities have to work on a tight timeline. Mr. Schmitt commented that Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Evansdale should probably be on the same page with regard to restrictions. Pat Treloar explained that his recommendation is to go with the modified use as a test to see how it would go. Mr. Morrissey questioned if the modified time frame would include New Year's. Pat Treloar confirmed. Mr. Morrissey questioned if the restricted area referenced in the current city ordinance (7-8-5) applies to just parks or all publicly owned property. Pat Treloar explained he understands it is just public parks. Mr. Morrissey questioned if they are looking at aerial fireworks or other types of fireworks. Pat Treloar explained that it does not specifically list the product but the type of firework and that the state law could be clearer. Page 2 Mr. Morrissey asked how it would be handled when the seller sells a certain type of firework that the city restricts the use of. Pat Treloar explained that he does not believe the sellers are going to be looking to sell too many of the large explosive products. Mr. Amos questioned how often citations are issued for fireworks. Pat Treloar explained that they do not get many fireworks complaints. Dan Trelka, Chief of Police, explained that they show a vast amount of forgiveness for fireworks around July 4th. Mayor Hart commented that he is hearing a lot of Option 2 (local modification) from council. Mr. Morrissey questioned to the process going forward. Pat Treloar explained the issue has been discussed a few times and believes there is a consensus but wanted to allow council to give feedback. Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, identified a few areas of the current code that will need to be amended due to the new law. Kelley further explained the need to have a clear understanding by way of resolution, on what council wishes to allow with regard to fireworks within the city. Pat Treloar explained that the State Fire Marshal is planning to issue licenses next week and that the city needs to be prepared with phone calls coming next week. He further explained that M80s and Cherry Bombs were restricted under the Child Safety Act of 1966. Mr. Morrissey questioned if overlay district wording could apply. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, overlay districts could be looked at in the future. In the short term, Zoning will need to look at available parking and ensuring that they would be in compliance with zoning ordinances in order to allow an additional business in the space. Mayor Hart questioned Chief Treloar on the local modifications of Option 2. Pat Treloar explained that if the city went with Option 2 his recommendation would be to prohibit use on public property. Mr. Morrissey questioned when sales would be allowed to take place. Pat Treloar explained the sale dates. Mr. Morrissey questioned if any information is available on reports of trouble surrounding the sites where sales are taking place. Dan Trelka explained that information is not available until the sale sites are identified, but will look into that. Mayor Hart commented that this is uncharted territory for all cities and if things like personal injury and property damage take place we can adjust and modify. Pat Treloar explained that he believes it would be best to go middle of the road with Option 2 and adjust in the future. Mr. Schmitt questioned if data exists with firework use in other states. Pat Treloar explained that they do not have the data but the bigger operators have great success but that his concern is for smaller operations and consumer fireworks. Page 3 Mr. Schmitt questioned if there is an age restriction on sales. Pat Treloar explained that the legal age to sell is 18. With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Schmitt seconded by Morrissey that the meeting be adjourned at 4:33 p.m. Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Kelley Felchle City Clerk Excerpt of Regular Session Minutes of 5/22/17. 145480 - Lind/Morrissey that "Resolution affirming the sale of and limiting the use of fireworks in the City of Waterloo, Iowa during the period of June 30, 2017 to July 4, 2017", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Jacobs and Lind). Motion carried. Myke Goings, 1203 W. 2nd Street, commented that fireworks are a trigger for many people with PTSD, autism, and other health issues. He expressed concern for property damage with allowing the use of fireworks. He questioned if the council could look at limiting the time frame to July 4th and restricting the time of day that fireworks could be used. He further stated that his preference would be to see fireworks banned in Waterloo. Mayor Hart commented that this was a situation where it was talked about at the state for many years and was swiftly passed and is leaving cities trying to figure out what would be best. He further explained that the resolution proposed would be a compromise for all the voices for or against fireworks in Waterloo. Pat Treloar, Fire Chief, provided an overview the bill that the state passed and the public safety risks of having fireworks usage within the city. He explained that other large cities are proposing banning or restricting the use of fireworks. He further explained that the administrative rules for the law have not been written yet but plan to be done in four weeks; the state is not yet taking license applications. Mayor Hart questioned if the cities were given resources to deal with the change. Pat Treloar explained that the city will see little financial gain from the law change and that it will be a tax on the police department and fire department. Phil Krogh, 535 Alpine Drive, explained that he suffers from PTSD and that banning fireworks would be the best approach. Mr. Welper commented that people have expressed opinions to him on both sides of the issue and is willing to support the compromise the first year. Mr. Schmitt questioned what Cedar Falls and Evansdale plan to do. Pat Treloar stated he was unaware of what Evansdale is choosing to do, however Cedar Falls has passed a resolution following the state law guidelines. Mr. Schmitt questioned if the city will face additional challenges if this resolution passes while neighboring communities do not chose to approve the same schedule. Pat Treloar commented that Waterloo is different from Cedar Falls and that Waterloo should make decisions that fit the community. Excerpt of Regular Session Minutes of 5/22/17. Mr. Schmitt questioned why the regulation of sale is included in the resolution. Pat Treloar explained that sale would be restricted by zoning. Mr. Schmitt commented that trash is an issue for discharging fireworks. Pat Treloar commented that that would be a legitimate concern. Dan Trelka, Police Chief, commented that they will need to re-evaluate after the dates. Mr. Morrissey requested examples on where sales would be allowed. Noel Anderson explained the locations where sales will be allowed and that parking would be looked at as well. Mr. Morrissey questioned sales out of vehicles. Noel Anderson commented that those types of sales would not be allowed. Mr. Morrissey questioned if fireworks are sold locally that use will increase. Dan Trelka explained that he anticipates that use will increase regardless of what is approved. Pat Treloar explained that he believes it would increase the use. Mr. Morrissey commented that it seems contrarily that the sale would be allowed but that the use would be limited. Mr. Jacobs questioned why an all-out ban would not take place. Pat Treloar commented that there is a lot of unknown and that he believes that a compromise would be best but council could ban them too. 145481 - Lind/Schmitt To amend the resolution by limiting the use of fireworks to July 4, 2017. Roll call vote -Ayes: One. Nays: Six (Jacobs, Morrissey, Powers, Amos, Schmitt and Welper). Motion failed. Mr. Welper commented that he would like to see a reassessment of fireworks use in August. Mr. Morrissey commented that he is opposed to the amendment and in favor of the compromise. Excerpt of Regular Session Minutes of 5/22/17. Pat Treloar commented that the city would need to revisit this as they will need to make a decision on what happens for the December 10 through January 3, part of the law. Mr. Powers questioned what happens if it rains on the 4th and are not able to shoot off fireworks and people will be storing fireworks. Pat Treloar commented that other communities have looked into having some use of fireworks past the 4th, so that people will use them rather than store them. Mr. Schmitt commented why the state and other communities went with July 8th. Pat Treloar commented that it could be possible; however he explained that most people he has spoken with have stated they'd likely celebrate the weekend prior. 145482 - Powers/Amos To amend the resolution dates of use from June 30th through July 8th. Roll call vote - Ayes: Two. Nays: Five (Schmitt, Welper, Jacobs, Morrissey, Lind). Motion failed. Mr. Morrissey commented that he would like to review fireworks use in August and is not in favor of the amendment. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-401. Prepared by Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, IA 50703, (319) 291-4323. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-401 RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE SALE OF AND LIMITING THE USE OF FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA DURING THE PERIOD OF JUNE 30, 2017 TO JULY 4, 2017. WHEREAS, the State of Iowa passed and the Governor of Iowa signed Senate File 489 into law on May 9, 2017 permitting the sale and use of consumer fireworks defined pursuant to §100.19(1)(c) and §100.19(1)(e), and WHEREAS, the law took immediate effect and allows persons 18 years of age and older and firms, partnerships, and corporations to possess, use, and explode consumer fireworks on private property on certain dates, at certain times, and within certain time limitations, and WHEREAS, §364.2(6) authorizes a City Council to prohibit or limit the use of fireworks by resolution or ordinance, and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to limit the use and explosion of consumer fireworks within the city limits of the City of Waterloo between and including the dates of June 30, 2017 through July 4, 2017, and WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo reserves the right to impose prohibitions and restrictions at a later date if the City Council deems it necessary. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Sale of Fireworks Allowed: The City Council of the City of Waterloo hereby affirms state law allowing the sale of consumer fireworks. Section 2: Sale of Fireworks Restricted to Certain Locations: The sale of fireworks shall be restricted to locations zoned as follows: C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District, C-2 Commercial District, C -P Planned Commercial District, C-3 Central Business District, M-1 Light Industrial District, M-2 Heavy Industrial District, M -2,P Planned Industrial District, B -P Business Park District, and S-1 Shopping Center Commercial District. Approval of sales locations and parking accommodations for such locations shall be approved by the Community Planning and Zoning Department. Section 3: Use and Explosion of Fireworks Restricted: Use and explosion of consumer fireworks shall be restricted to days between and including June 30, 2017 through July 4, 2017 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., except as modified by §727.2(4)(b)(1). Section 4: Location of the Use and Explosion of Fireworks: The City Council of the City of Waterloo hereby affirms state law allowing the use and explosion of consumer fireworks as defined by §727.2(4)(c), which restricts the use and explosion of fireworks to the user's real property or on the real property of a person who has consented to the use of consumer fireworks and novelties on that property. Section 5: Variance to Noise Ordinance: A variance to Ordinance No. 3094, Noise Ordinance, is hereby granted for days between and including June 30, 2017 through July 4, 2017 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., except as modified by §727.2(4)(b)(1), for the Resolution No. 2017-401 Page 2 use of consumer fireworks on the user's real property or on the real property of a person who has consented to the use of consumer fireworks on that property. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22"d day of May 2017. Quentin Hart, Mayor ATTEST: Prepared by LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, IA 50703, (319) 291-4323. ORDINANCE NO. 5400 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2007 CITY OF WATERLOO CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING TITLE 7 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY, CHAPTER 8 LEISURE, CULTURAL AND ARTS SERVICES, SECTION 5 USE OF WEAPONS. FIREWORKS, SUBSECTION A, WEAPONS, EXPLOSIVES, FIREWORKS, ETC., BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FIREWORKS ON CITY PROPERTY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA AS FOLLOWS: That the 2007 City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances be amended by amending Title 7, Public Ways and property, Chapter 8, Leisure, Cultural and Arts Services, Section 5, Use of Weapons, Fireworks, Subsection A, Weapons, Explosives, Fireworks, Etc. and inserting in lieu thereof an amended subsection A, as follows: 7-8-5: USE OF WEAPONS, FIREWORKS: A. Weapons, Explosives, Fireworks, Etc.: No person shall use or carry any firearms, air or pellet guns, explosives, weapons, firecrackers or fireworks of any character in any public park except as otherwise provided by this code. No person shall use any fireworks on city property. INTRODUCED: PASSED 1st CONSIDERATION: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION: PASSED 3`d CONSIDERATION: PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22 ATTEST: May 22, 2017 May 22, 2017 May 22, 2017 May 22, 2017 "d day of May 2017. uentin Hart, Mayor STATE OF IOWA, } Black Hawk County, SS ORDINANCE NO. 5400 An ordinance amending the 2007 City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by amend- ing Title 7 Public Ways and Property, Chapter 8 Leisure, Cultural and Arts Services, Section 5 Use of Weapons, Fireworks, Subsection A, Weapons, Ex- plosives, Fireworks, Etc., by prohibiting ' the use of fireworks on city property. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATER- LOO, IOWA AS FOLLOWS: That the 2007 City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances be amended by amending Title 7, Public Ways and property, Chapter 8, Leisure, Cultural and Arts Services, Section 5, Use of Weapons, Fireworks, Subsection A, Weapons, Ex- plosives, Fireworks, Etc. and inserting in lieu thereof an amended subsection A, as follows: 7-8-5: USE OF WEAPONS, FIRE- WORKS: A. Weapons, Explosives, Fireworks, Etc.: No person shall use or carry any firearms, air or pellet guns, explosives, weapons, firecrackers or fireworks of any character in any public park except as otherwise provided by this code. No person shall use any fireworks on city property INTRODUCED: May 22, 2017 PASSED 1st CONSIDERATION: May 22, 2017 PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION: May 22, 2017 PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION: May 22, 2017 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of May 2017. Quentin Hart, Mayor Kelley Felchle, City Clerk I do solemnly swear that the annexed copy of legal City of Waterloo Ordinance 5400 Notice was published in the Waterloo -Cedar Falls Courier, a daily newspaper printed in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, once commencing on the 25th day of May, 2017 in the name of said newspaper, and that the annexed rate of advertised is the regular legal rate of said newspaper, and that the following is a correct bill for publishing said notice. Printer's Bill $14.43 110 tkAA- Signed Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30 Day of �� A.D., 20 dor Ittf-{ Received of u Notary Public the sum of Dollars. In full for publication of the above notice. is 1"JODI E MCKINSTRYiCOMMIS ON N .7824131 MY CO ES a� KELLEY FELCHLE From: QUENTIN HART Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 11:35 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fwd: fireworks Keep for the record Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Leann Hoffman<Lkhoffman@WaverlyHealthCenter.org> Date: July 13, 2017 at 12:04:14 PM AST To: 'QUENTIN HART' <QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: fireworks Thanks for your response (especially while on vacation)! I was at Punta Cana several years ago. Beautiful area! Have a great vacation and thanks again for your quick response! O From: QUENTIN HART[mailto:QUENTIN.HARTOWATERLOO-IA.ORG] Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 4:47 PM To: Leann Hoffman Subject: Fwd: fireworks Greetings Ms Hoffman, Thanks so much for your email. Just for some clarity, fireworks in the city of Waterloo are currently not allowed. The dates in which they could be shot off were June 30 -July 4. We are past that date and any firing of fire works are absolutely not allowed. Our resolution was rushed with the option of reviewing when we have data. As you are aware we shortened our time limit to 5 days but people began shooting them as soon as the state allowed people to open these tents and stores to sell. We have data and will have a full Public Safety Committee meeting in the near future so that we can put forth information. Once we have discussed publicly, the hope is the Public Safety Committee will give a recommendation for staff to write out and then to a full council meeting. Thanks so much for reaching out. We here your voices and many others with regards to this issue. Just to reiterate, fireworks are not currently allowed in the city of Waterloo. Sorry for typos. I am in the Dominican Republic on vacation. Quentin Hart Mayor Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: 1 From: MICHELLE WESTPHAL <MICHELLE.WESTPHAL@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Date: July 12, 2017 at 3:58:17 PM AST To: QUENTIN HART <QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: FW: fireworks From: sschmitt@schmitthouse.com [mailto:sschmitt©schmitthouse.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 2:35 PM To: 'Leann Hoffman'; Jerome Amos; PAT MORRISSEY; TOM LIND; Bruce Jacobs; Tom Powers; MICHELLE WESTPHAL Subject: RE: fireworks Good Afternoon Ms. Hoffman, Councilmembers Tom Lind and Bruce Jacobs have asked that this item be added to the Agenda as soon as possible. I am not aware of an actual date yet, but I would assume it will be in the next few weeks. There should be notice in the Courier once it is set, or I would be happy to notify you by email if you like? Thanks Steve Schmitt From: Leann Hoffman [mailto:Lkhoffman@WaverlyHealthCenter.org] Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 8:17 AM To: 'sschmitt@schmitthouse.com' <sschmitt@schmitthouse.com>; 'amosward4@gmail.com' <amosward4@gmail.com>; 'pjfm59@mchsi.com' <pjfm59@mchsi.com>;'tomlindcitycouncil@gmail.com' <tomlindcitycouncil@gmail.com>; 'contactbrucejacobs@gmail.com' <contactbrucejacobs@gmail.com>; 'Tom powers.waterloo@gmail.com' <Tompowers.waterloo@gmail.com>;'mayor@waterloo-ia.org' <mayor@waterloo ia.org> Subject: fireworks Good morning, Can anyone tell me if this will be an agenda item at an upcoming meeting? It sounded like a war zone in my neighborhood, going on way past the 11 p.m. ordinance. Makes it difficult for those of us who have to work early and have terrified animals. Fireworks fallout prompts Cedar Falls council discussion Thanks for your time and attention to this matter. Leann Hoffman 1706 Forest Ave W'loo 50702 319 464 5373 2 This e-mail, including attachments, is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521. The information contained in this message may be confidential and legally privileged. The message is intended solely for the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, forwarding, dissemination, or reproduction of this message is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. if you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by return e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. 3 Nancy Higby From: KELLEY FELCHLE Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 10:41 AM To: Nancy Rigby Subject: FW: fireworks Hi Nancy, Please add to our public comment folder, Thank you! Kelley Felchle City Clerk City of Waterloo 715 Mulberry Street Waterloo, Iowa 50703 (319)291-4323 PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. From: tom powers [maiito:tornpowers.waterlooCc gmail,com] Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 9:15 AM To: Leann Hoffman; KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Re: fireworks Leann, Thank you for reaching out to me as well, It is not scheduled at this time but we can be assured that it will come up. At this time I would say please continue to follow up with emails asking when it is coming up. the other and better option would be to type out your continents for the record and send to the city clerk Kelley Felchle (see in this email) 1 would appreciate receiving your email for the record as well. I will file this email and follow up emails for future reference. Thank you for your time and concern, Tom Powers Wardl council 319-269-1553 1 tornpowers.waterloo a,gmail.com On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 8:16 AM, Leann Hoffman <Lkhoffman waverlyhealthcenter.org> wrote: Good morning, Can anyone tell me if this will be an agenda item at an upcoming meeting? It sounded like a war zone in my neighborhood, going on way past the 11 p.m. ordinance. Makes it difficult for those of us who have to work early and have terrified animals. Fireworks fallout prompts Cedar Falls council discussion Thanks for your time and attention to this matter. Leann Hoffman 1706 pores! Ave W'loo 50702 319 464 5373 This e-mail, including attachments, Is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521. The information contained in this message may be confidential and legally privileged. The message Is intended solely for the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, forwarding, dissemination, or reproduction of this message is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by return e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. 2 The Honorable Quintin Hart The Mayor's Office City of Waterloo Dear Mr. Mayor - With this letter, we request that you give every consideration to returning the quality of living in our Waterloo neighborhoods to the conditions before the introduction of fireworks. Since we all live in close proximity to one another, we feel there is no need for a week of chaotic disturbance during the Fourth of July holiday or New Years. What we have experienced this past week is intolerable to many of our elderly, our veterans, and friends from war torn areas. And people's pets have no escape. Respec J er .r Lynne Spur gat d Sp gat 1229 Baltimore Street Waterloo 7 July 10, 2017 To the Mayor and City Council of Waterloo, Iowa We, the undersigned residents of Waterloo, encourage the Waterloo City Council to repeal the ordinance allowing individual residents to use fireworks from June 30 -July 4. We find this to be a very disturbing nuisance that interferes with our quality of life. Name Row K0141‘ ?zLai Address gab tg, n Matte `ioa1 -/- 1703 July 10, 2017 To the Mayor and City Council of Waterloo, Iowa We, the undersigned residents of Waterloo, encourage the Waterloo City Council to repeal the ordinance allowing individual residents to use fireworks from June 30 -July 4. We find this to be a very disturbing nuisance that interferes with our quality of life. Name Address ) /320 _diL-6-__)-yt,ak.(2 ,2(J :tet ti E(3 (r) e poc n 0 ), zo lAY C /J1 1,71 (M OPE 00.r= aa5-(ect\---- lc)4)‘. Sif1./NI /2 2 Z 1/ritrx7nYz /6 r? .-C77 �, July 10, 2017 To the Mayor and City Council of Waterloo, Iowa We, the undersigned residents of Waterloo, encourage the Waterloo City Council to repeal the ordinance allowing individual residents to use fireworks from June 30 -July 4. We find this to be a very disturbing nuisance that interferes with our quality of life. Name Address 1119 - m0444 1327 ja)a S/4, l'�L k,,„ _ f 43Ytte.e ( &bee i x !, a 1 l ro!d1'rviov S a G►J ` e -Nu82-te 11 ) 86024 L) 01.6 Sj ; Nancy Higby From: KELLEY FELCHLE Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 4:21 PM To: Nancy Higby Subject: FW: Public Comments Regarding Fireworks Kelley Felchle City Clerk City of Waterloo 715 Mulberry Street Waterloo, Iowa 50703 (319)291 4323 PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL, COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. From: MICHELLE WESTPHAL Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 4:20 PM To: QUENTIN HART; COUNCIL MEMBERS; KELLEY FELCHLE; Daniel Trelka; PAT TRELOAR Subject: Public Comments Regarding Fireworks Mary Cagley, 715 Hartman, 830-3476, called this afternoon. She is opposed to allowing fireworks in the City. She is epileptic and loud noises trigger her seizures. She requested I make sure Mayor and Council were made aware. Thank you. MicheCCe 'Westphal Executive Secretary to the Mayor City of `WaterCoo, Iowa 715 Mulberry Street -Waterloo, Lk 50703 (319) 291-4301 mayor vaterCoo-ia.org 1 Nancy Higby From: KELLEY FELCHLE Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 1:11 PM To: Nancy Higby Subject: FW: Public Comments Regarding Fireworks Hi Nancy, Please add to the fireworks comments folder. Thank you! Kelley Felchle City Clerk City of Waterloo 715 Mulberry Street Waterloo, Iowa 50703 (319) 291--4323 PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE, From: QUENTIN HART Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 12:46 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: FW: Public Comments Regarding Fireworks From: MICHELLE WESTPHAL Sent Thursday, May 18, 2017 11:52 AM To: QUENTIN HART Subject: FW: Public Comments Regarding Fireworks From: tom powersfmailto:tompowers.waterloo(@gmai com] Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 11:45 AM To: MICHELLE WESTPHAL; MICHELLE WESTPHAL Subject: Re: Public Comments Regarding Fireworks Michelle, 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Steve Robb <sjrobb50@hotmaiLcom> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 7:31 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks Input Based upon the actions of people, I would definitely ask our city council members to totally ban fireworks here in Waterloo. In our neighborhood here on Wildwood Road, we had fireworks being shot off starting the 2nd week of June, from late morning until 11 PM - 12 AM every night. The night of the 4th, fireworks were going off until 1:30 AM on the 5th. Many mornings, I would find the litter from the shot off fireworks in our yard. Our 3 yr old hunting dog now runs to a dark corner of out basement when a firework is shot off. Thank You! Steve Robb 741 Wildwood Road Waterloo, IA 50702 Get Outlook for Android 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Mchsi <haroldtu@mchsi.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 7:57 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks Law is pretty much fine as is. What we have is a SMALL NOISY MINORITY that wants to pretty much reverse the law! Harold Tuchel 1040 fleur wtlo Sent from BlueMail KELLEY FELCHLE From: Bob Hansen <hansenb@waterlooschools.org> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 8:07 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Ban fireworks It was 5 days of like living in a war zone. Had to call police before the 30 th on neighbors who refused to stop. Please be as smart as other cities have and ban in Waterloo1 m t 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: JERI THORNSBERRY <ngthornsberry@msn.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 8:25 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Cc: JERI THORNSBERRY Subject: Ban Fireworks in Waterloo Attachments: Fireworks Message to Council Ver 9 July 10.docx Dear Mayor and Council Members, As you are well aware by now, 1 stand firmly against fireworks being legally shot off in Waterloo. 1 urge you to place a permanent ban on these missiles that are disrupting my peace and tranquility. Refer to articles in Courier on July 11 and July 16 to understand more. 1 am attaching a copy of the words 1 spoke to Council on July 10. Thank you for hearing the people. Jeri G. M. "Jeri" Thornsberry, Chair Black Hawk Soil and Water Conservation District July 10 2017 Waterloo City Council Speaking Against Fireworks Ordinance stand before you tonight to request that you rescind the fireworks ordinance. In my neighborhood the fireworks began in the early morning on day one and continued off and on through the evening for five days—exploding often past the curfew hour. Here is what I experienced. My nephew who lives across the street was born with cerebral palsy. With this condition comes very very sensitive hearing. He is startled when someone raises his voice and he quickly covers his ears. With these loud powerful explosions happening right outside his bedroom window, he could not get to sleep until the wee hours of each morning. My back neighbor went outdoors to ask one of our other neighbors to stop shooting fireworks over his house. As he walked over, one rocket shot over his head—not the direction it was aimed, by the by. He also tried to talk to his neighbor across his street but they almost carne to blows so he went back indoors. My husband has a heart condition and was agitated by these explosions too. After another M-150 exploded, a neighbor paced her living room floor trying to compose herself as she relived the recent Toss of a family member. My 13 -year old Scottie was beside himself with fear. Why do I have to sedate my dog just so someone can fire off rockets? I called the non -emergency number twice after 10:30 pm to report explosions that did not quit as decreed. After this mayhem began, I picked up the debris from the fireworks in my neighborhood on my morning walks. The streets and sidewalks are still littered with exploded remnants and there are powder scars on the asphalt streets as well. I picked up what I could until the morning of July 5 when there was just too much trash. That morning, I walked passed a box about 8"x8"x12" in size that was labeled "King Kong." Inside were three used canisters. The box was on the sidewalk in front of a house in the 2600 block of W 4th Street across from the pond at the golf course. Litter was strewn down to the neighbor's driveway on either side and also in the street. The next day, I walked on this same sidewalk, the box had been removed but all the exploded remnants still remained. 1 Today we live in established neighborhoods with our houses built about 10 feet apart from each other. I am dumbfounded that this council thinks it is ok to disrupt the peace and tranquility of everyone because people are now allowed to buy and fire essentially a missile loaded with a variation of gun powder all day and into the late night for five days. How much did your action cost the fire department? The police? Do you know? Will you tell us? get that it is a tradition here in America to celebrate the 4th with fireworks— organized and choreographed shows have delighted people for decades. Typically these shows last maybe 45 minutes. This is celebrating—the coming together in commemoration of the birth of our nation. The Mayor had a super show downtown on July 1, Sunnyside Golf Course on July 4 and I am sure there were others throughout our city. Why aren't organized collective fireworks shows enough? Abiding by this half-baked idea foisted on us by our state lawmakers, justified by either an increase of state revenues or a misplacement of individual freedom is crazy making. I plead with you to listen to our fire and police chiefs. Consider the number of complaints received. I bet the number received to date represent more citizen resistance on this issue than any other in recent memory. Rescind this ordinance now. Save us from another round of this hell for 25 days this winter (December 10 to January 3.) Thanks for listening to my words and I ask you to please consider the many who will not speak to this council because they believe you will not hear their voices anyway. Jeri Thornsberry ### 2 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Barbara Hugi <cbhugi@mchsi.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 9:31 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks My name is Barb Hugi and I live at 120 Spieker Road. People in my neighborhood began shooting off fireworks at least 2 weeks before the allowable date and continued to do so past the allowable date. They also shot fireworks long after the allowable times. The noise disturbed my husband and me, woke us in the middle of the night, spread litter on our yard, roof and street and frightened my grandchildren when they spent the night at our house. Those veterans who suffer from PTSD, those with young children, people who work 2nd or 3rd shift, people who like to sleep at night, people who have pets that are afraid of explosions, etc. are no longer able to enjoy their own homes when fireworks are going off. Is this another issue that will be decide on the dollars to be made? Is it a matter of "freedom" when the desire of a few people to engage in a disruptive and dangerous activity takes precedent over the many people whose peace is being destroyed? At upcoming elections, I will vote for only those candidates (state or city} who oppose fireworks being used in residential areas. i KELLEY FELCHLE From: Larry Herzog <larry@bluedawn.net> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 9:31 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks! Hi Kelly, Bet you have a full inbox today! Please forward the following comments, that I shared with Councilman Jacobs via Linkedln recently, to the Public Safety Committee. According to today's Courier, they are seeking public comment. Thanks! -Larry Hi Bruce, Hope all is well! Sorry to ruin your record on fireworks comments. It was great! Thank you for having fireworks. Seriously, all went well in our neighborhood. Freedom is a good thing. I support both the state law and the local restrictions that the Waterloo City Council enacted. I personally didn't buy any fireworks this season, but enjoyed other's vicariously. am curious why the police handled "nearly 800 complaints," according to The Courier, but only six citations were written. Seems like if we are going to have city fireworks restrictions of any kind, they should be enforced. I'm not a big fan of trash, spent fireworks or otherwise... I pick up Tots of it on our corner every week. Mostly empty cigarette packs and fast food wrappers. I'm also curious as to when the last time the police issued a ticket for littering, which is also a crime. Public officials can pass laws against anything, but laws without enforcement are useless drivel. Raise fines for violators, increase enforcement, and advertise/shame those who break the law. Don't take away rights from those who follow the rules. Larry Herzog 1604 Baltimore Street Waterloo, IA 50702 larryPbluedawn.net 319-277-9260 Day 319-215-4942 Night 319-504-9025 Cell 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: gbob1057 <gbob1057@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 9:44 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks I am very much against fireworks ever. They are still being set off iin my neighborhood. It is very upsetting to my 2 old dogs. It is very disrespectful to our veterans whether they suffer from ptsd or not. I beg you please do not allow any more fireworks ever. Be considerate of others. Not to mention my husband nearly getting hit by one. The mortar shells are ridiculous. Please ban them for good. Also how many dogs will die this time when the timing is in the winter for next blast. Please ban them for good now. Sent from my U.S. Cellular® Sinartplhone KELLEY FELCHLE From: Rhonda Westin <RWCaseyl@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 9:59 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: FIREWORKS PLEASE BAN FIREWORKS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS!!!! THE USE OF FIREWORKS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS FOR THE JOY OF EXPLODING THINGS IS NOT AS IMPORTANT AS THE PEACE, SECURITY AND SAFETY OF HOMEOWNERS IN THEIR OWN HOMES! IT WAS HELL!!! BAN FIREWORKS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS!!!! i. KELLEY FELCHLE From: Sharon Samec <ssamec@gwneia.org> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 10:02 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks Hi Kelley 1 am in strong opposition to continuing fireworks in Waterloo. Hive near West high school and they started shooting off a week before they were allowed and have continued nightly. There is no respect for others being shown. Thanks. Sharon Samec Seiit from my U.S. Cellular® Smartphone 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: thompsenj <thompsenj@q.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 10:10 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE; Bruce Jacobs; MICHELLE WESTPHAL Subject: fireworks ban This was the worst 4th of July of my life due to the ridiculous fireworks law. During the five days and nights when they were legal, we felt like we were in the middle of a war zone with them being shot off from every direction of our home. Trying to sleep before midnight was impossible. Can you imagine needing to get up at 4:00 to prepare for dialysis after a night when they went on until 2:15? (That did happen.) Why should we have to stay up until people decide to stop shooting them off even though the time has expired? It's difficult to phone the police since you can't always tell the location they are being shot from. It was like everyone was trying to outdo each other. In addition, I now must tranqualize my old dog who was never afraid of sounds similar to storms. Trying to get her to go outside is next to impossible and she just pants and paces. When picking up the medicine at the veterinarian's office, I found out that we were definitely not alone with this problem. On Friday, July 14, I had not tranqualized my dog, and guess what -at 9:30 fireworks started up in a couple of different directions and she would not go outside, shook, etc. There is definitely a lack of respect for the dates and times that were set. Please consider following Dubuque and other major cities by not allowing people to shoot off fireworks in an uncontrolled environment. It is obvious that a big mistake was made in allowing this to go on. We have a fireworks festival to celebrate in downtown Waterloo and that should be enough. Please give the people of Waterloo back their quality of life so that we can all enjoy the holiday. i KELLEY FELCHLE From: Linda Abel <label@cvcatholic.org> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 10:16 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks I am against ALL fireworks' use in our city. The constant noise within and outside of allowed times and dates have upset my pets as well as awakening me during the night. Veterans are severely impacted. Please stop ALL use here. Sincerely, Linda Abel Sent from my iPhone KELLEY FELCHLE From: Mary Deann <mdd.929@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 10:59 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks Dates I would suggest a shorter period to legally shoot off fireworks within Waterloo city limits around July 4th, that being July 2nd thru July 4th...period...three days! It probably makes sense to leave the dates for the sale of fireworks as they are now to accommodate other communities in Black Hawk County and to lessen the impact on the sellers of fireworks. For New Year's Eve, I would suggest a much shorter period than currently established to shoot off fireworks within Waterloo city limits, perhaps Dec 30 thru Jan 1...three days! Again I would suggest leaving the dates for the sale of fireworks as is for the same reasons as stated for July 4th. I personally did not experience any major problems, but have certainly heard plenty of negative comments from others. And we all must respect our vets!! Not just give that respect lip -service!! Shortening the legal time frame, and seriously enforcing it, would hopefully provide some relief to those who suffer from the effects of the fireworks! Thank you for the opportunity to express my opinions. Mary 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Su Gmail <sde111225@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 11:01 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Re: fireworks issue in Waterloo We live in the area of Covenant and Menards. Starting right around June 1 the fireworks started and it increasingly got worse week by week. Multiple nights a week they were going off until 1:30am even on week nights (VERY often in the Ravenwood Apt area or off of Hammond.) By the last couple weeks of June they were starting by noon sometimes. Several of us in the neighborhood have pets. Our animals became absolutely terrified. Some were running away. I had to put my dog on a prescription from the vet. It's one thing to enjoy a few nights right around the fourth but this went on far too long! Neighbors including myself would call non emergency once it would get after midnight. But to hear there was something like an overall less then 10 citations given is ridiculous!!! We still continue to hear them at least once a week in this area. Why are they allowed to be sold prior to and after the date range the city approved them for? Tents and stores were up long before it was legal to be setting them off and the sales continued after. That did NOTHING but encourage the people who weren't going to follow the ordinance anyway to continue to purchase them and continue to set them off as long as they could buy them. Sincerely, Frustrated Waterloo resident 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: thalco_l9@mchsi.com Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 12:06 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Waterloo Fireworks Kelley - Re Fireworks: Shorten the window to the 3rd & 4th only. No later than 10:30 No warnings just fines. Fines must be high or they will be ignored. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday were the worst here (Oregon St.). It was like a war zone and the streets were filled with smoke and the smell was very strong. Ironic that we can't burn leaves but this was o.k. The 3rd and 4th were not that bad. I think they had used up their supply by then. Two of my neighbors were using the street to ignite their fireworks, which I thought was very dangerous because there was still traffic. Also people were using the parking lot of the schools to set off fireworks. This went on until after Midnight. I had garbage from the spent fireworks on my lawn and in the pool. Thanks Tom Cooper 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Sandy McLendon <danemod@netzero.net> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 1:27 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Comment for City Council Hearing of July 17, 2017 Dear Ms. Felchle: cannot attend the City Council hearing that will deal with the subject of the numerous fireworks ordinance violations in our city during the Independence Day holiday. I would like to offer the following comment for the Council's consideration: I am 65 years old, and a heart patient who has had one heart attack. On the nights of July 3rd, July 4th and July 5th, I was kept awake for most of the night, not getting more than ninety minutes of sleep on any of these nights. Note that this is three consecutive nights. I experienced angina (chest pain) and breathing difficulty as a result of stress and lack of proper rest. The explosions occurred much later than the 10 pm cutoff required by ordinance; I personally experienced hearing explosions of extraordinary loudness at 2:30 am and later. While I believe our state legislature and local councilpersons acted in good faith to liberalize the law and to expand individual freedoms, I feel that a very substantial number of Waterloo residents demonstrated that they are not mature nor considerate enough to be accorded such latitude. ask that the Council consider rescinding the periods where fireworks are permitted. Douglas A. "Sandy" McLendon / 2123 Byron Avenue / Waterloo, IA 50702 / 319-610-0930 This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus 31 Female Politicians Who Will Fill Your Eyes with Delight omglane.com http://th i rd partyoffers. netzero. net/TG L3241/596bafef 156312fee3cflst04vuc 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Ron Lepsch <a111714@mchsi.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 1:40 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks am with Bruce Jacob's Ban fireworks, or limit them to one day Fourth of July and New Year's day at the very most and more fines for a illegal shooting, when my neighbor shot them into the air about 500 feet they spread all over several neighbors yards and roofs on the house, dogs crawl down the basement, I'm a veteran didn't sleep well for several days after all that shooting, people ignored shooting them from their own property, and we're shooting him in the street in the school parking lot, Please pass this on to the city Council Ron lepsch 467 Devonshire Dr Waterloo 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Nancy Goodsell <naog1119@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 1:44 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: fireworks I would like to see all fireworks ban in Waterloo. I think the new law just open the door to people so they can do what they want with fireworks any time of day or night. As someone sensitive to loud noises it made it hard for me to relax and good night sleep. As a an animal lover I know how hard it is on them. 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Joyce Boorn <jboorn@live.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 1:52 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: FIREWORKS The 4th of July is a celebration of independence fought for by our soldiers -- and now we are tormenting them with relentless fireworks. How cruel! There are many cities that provide fireworks displays for the community to see and enjoy --that should be enough. Please ban fireworks in Waterloo. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Pat Worple <patwor0126@aol.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 2:58 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks Hi I saw in today's Courier that opinions would be appreciated on the new fireworks law. 1 think no fireworks in Waterloo would be great! Lots of noise for so many days. 1 think it is very dangerous entertainment, while very upsetting to the majority of the community. mostly think what that must be like for veterans!! Thank you Pat Worple Sent from my iPad KELLEY FELCHLE From: Margaret Whiting <mwhitingbookart@hotrnaii.corn> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 4:34 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: ban fireworks in city limits Dear Kelley, Please add my comments about fireworks to those comments other citizens have made. My dog suffered so much over the 4th of July holiday because of the fireworks! It was not only over the 4th of July holiday long weekend, but even a week before the allowed dates that neighbors were setting off fireworks. That is too long for dogs to suffer, and people to loose sleep in order for others to celebrate our independence by shooting up projectiles manufactured in China. People get hurt, and there is more particulate matter in the air making is harder for people with asthma. City Council members should limit the fireworks to one day or ban them completely, Thanks, Margaret Whiting Margaret Whiting 1974 Caras Road Waterloo, IA 50701 319-291-6994 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Jane Murphy <skoolmom46@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 5:43 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks Hi Kelley, saw in the newspaper that it was ok to contact you about the fireworks discussion if I couldn't make it to the Monday meeting. I hope you wilf share that it is my hope that the city council will use the power that the state intentionally left to them to ban fireworks use in Waterloo. The rules that were laid out were not followed in my neighborhood and I was still hearing fireworks last night. My elderly neighbor had fireworks trash in her backyard while she neither bought nor used any fireworks. The noise and trash made for a sad week instead of a fun one. Thanks much. Jane 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: troydriscoll <troydriscoll@mchsi.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 6:03 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE; Tom Powers; TOM LIND; Bruce Jacobs; STEVE SCHMITT; PAT MORRISSEY; Jerome Amos; 'mailto:mayor@waterloo-ia.org' Subject: Fireworks - I am for banning altogether. The less fireworks, the better. There are large, organized displays people are able to go see free of charge — there is no need to have people do them in their yards disturbing neighbors. At my house on Glenny, I can hear fireworks from The Isle, from downtown, and Bucks stadium. Yes, the sound travels that far. I also get up very early in the morning for work as do many others. Everyone I have talked to thought the noise was ridiculous. As you know people did not stick to the hours or dates set by the council. Reasons to ban. Noise — I lost sleep for several nights , I go to bed early because I work VERY early. Pets — had to drag my dog outside to go to the bathroom... and with noise coming from every direction, stressed her out even worse. — pacing, panting, not eating, etc.. That was in the house, windows closed. Debris — 1 had a little in my yard, saw lots of it in parks -- Riverview recreation Area, Exchange park — city property... not legal there either, but not enough cops to enforce. Fire risk — I do have insurance, but shouldn't have to worry about something landing on my roof starting a fire. What about dry years, when there is a burn ban? Grass fires will be rampant — people will not observe rules regarding a burn ban, just as they didn't observe the dates fireworks were allowed. Winter— will be even louder. Sound travels further with no leaves on the trees blocking any of it. Who does fireworks on New years anyway? It's not an outdoor holiday. One last item — distinguishing between fireworks and gunshots. Unfortunately gunshots are common these days — in some neighborhoods more than others, but how many times have you heard people on the news say that it "sounded like fireworks". I hope some kid doesn't end up shot because they kept playing out in the yard because they thought it was fireworks. The citizens of Waterloo deserve the right to have peace and quiet in their own homes. This whole thing is not about freedom as the politicians are telling us, it is a money grab for sale tax, period. Thank you Troy Driscoll 1729 Glenny Ave Waterloo IA 50702 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Val Peterson <valpeterson03@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 6:07 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks I will be unable to attend the meeting Monday. I enjoyed being able to buy and responsibly use fireworks in Waterloo this year. I have two small children and dogs. The fireworks in my neighborhood never woke or kept my kids up. My dogs were fine most of the time. I hope we can continue to use fireworks in Waterloo. I think the newness will wear off and not be such a problem in the future. Thank you, Valerie Peterson 407 Terrace Dr in Waterloo KELLEY FELCHLE From: Alison Bright <ultrabright85@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 6:15 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks Dear Council, I am sorry I am unable to attend the meeting as I feel very passionate about the firework issue. I have never been a fan of fireworks but was open to the idea of the possible revenue to our State. I am an employee of an agency that is heavily funded by the State budget and with recent cuts I am all for legislation that could increase our revenues. With that said, fireworks are not the answer. I live on Huntington Rd. Fireworks are still happening in my neighborhood occasionally. The week of legal use was a nightmare. All day and night long and use outside of the allotted time frame. The type of fireworks are what I find disturbing. The cannon explosions are so intrusive. I found myself anxious by day three. I can only imagine the impact on individuals with PTSD, Autism, sensory issues, small children and individuals that work 2nd and 3rd shift positions. The impact on pets and the wildlife is appaling to me. Numerous people have lost their pets during this time frame. Dog and cats run away at a higher rate during fireworks than any other time. My dogs were Definately impacted. Fireworks have been known to have an adverse effect on wildlife. The environmental impact is a shame as well. I know individuals who cleaned up five gallon buckets of firework debris from their properties and had burn marks on their driveways. Why Mr. Brandstad ever thought that ALL individuals would be respectful of others property is beyond me. Some use the convoluted "celebration of freedom" argument. Freedom for who? Not all individuals. I choose NOT to participate in fireworks yet I was FORCED TO by my intrusive neighbors. Any other Holiday I have a choice to participate or not. I don't have to answer my door at Halloween, I don't have to put a Christmas tree, the Easter Bunny is not coming to my house univitied..but fireworks, I have no escape. NONE. I can't get away from the sound. PERIOD. I have a 12 X 8 dog door and had sulfer smoke coming in through my door. No CHOICE. Fireworks should not be allowed in city limits. They should be a professionally run event where individuals can choose to participate or not. Professionally run shows are time limited, planned, and offer choice of participation. There are several communities that celebrate 4th of July without fireworks. They care about all citizens, environment and wildlife and pets not just FUN...which has been the only argument FOR fireworks. Thank you, Alison Bright. 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Cecilia Newton <celanewton@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 6:19 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: fireworks I live by Crossroads and from June 28 until July 8 was blasted by noise from fireworks from approximately 8 pm until well after midnight. This was not by one individual, but multiple households. With the windows closed I was still able to hear loud blasts that went on and on, making sleep impossible. This is simply noise for the sake of noise and definitely has an adverse effect on quality of life. While these individuals were not abiding by city ordinance, it would be a poor use of police officers time if they were sent to deal with these sorts of issues. Sincerely, Cecilia Newton 1050 Flammang Drive Waterloo i KELLEY FELCHLE From: randy heiberger <basstraff@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 6:47 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks My take on this issue is it has been long awaited for. Look at all the places that set up business to sell fireworks. My neighborhood shot off a lot of fireworks and we stayed within the time frame allotted. 1 know there are councilmen that hate the fireworks and want to put a ban in place because of all the complaints. suggest that such a ban will generate more complaints because people can complain about every firework that goes off because of a ban and expect a police response to all their calls. They will be legal to sell all around and a ban to stop setting them off and hope they won't is meaningless. Do not ban our fireworks. My hope is people will figure it out and obey the time frames to light them off. Thanks Randall Heiberger Ward 1 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Judy Schmidt <judyschmidt40@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 7:05 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Monday's meeting We would like to see the fireworks banned. They went on for hours, even before and after the allotted times. 11 was not pleasant and there was always the fear of something catching on fire. Judy Schmidt KELLEY FELCHLE From: Jeffrey Dow <jeffrey.d.dow@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 7:29 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Cc: Bruce Jacobs Subject: Fireworks Kelley, I will be unable to make the meeting regarding the firework ordinance; the Courier said input could be mailed to you. I agree with Councilman Jacobs the fireworks should be banned; 1. Noise is a significant problem; as is the residual smoke 2. Safety. I live in a condo development and cannot see how it it safe for neighbors to be lauding fireworks in their driveway. 3. Enforcement. Make it a burden on the police to enforce this terrible law foisted upon local governments by the Iowa legislature. a. Utter lack of citizen to follow the ordinance Most respectfully, Jeff Dow Waterloo, IA 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: allanhart@mchsi.com Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 7:31 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks in Waterloo We support a total ban on fireworks within the city of Waterloo for the following reasons: 1. Fireworks make it difficult for children to sleep 2. Fireworks can scare children that are affected by the loud noises 3. Some Veterans are affected by loud noises 4. Many dogs are afraid of the fireworks. Our dog hides in the corner of a closet when fireworks are going off. 5. People working different shift have trouble sleeping with the load noises. We have a noise ordinance for a reason and it's not being respected. Let's have a total ban on fireworks. Allan & Jane Hart 333 Sheridan Rd. Waterloo, IA 50701 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: mmhanso <mmhanso@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 7:54 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks I am thrilled that Iowa has finally allowed fireworks. I have no problem with limiting the number of days they can be used. Wyoming only allows midnight to midnight on the fourth and that's fine. Stopping ours at 10pm doesn't work. It's not dark until 9:30. And on New Year's we don't need multiple days. New Year's Eve til 1:00 would be perfect. Why do we always punish everyone instead of just the abusers? PLEASE don't totally ban them. Monica Hanson Sent lion] my U.S. Ce1ILLIatt Sinartphone 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Sam and Merrilee Bovenmyer <joananddell@msn.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 8:24 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks Dear Mayor and Council Members: We are urging you to ban totally the use of fireworks within the city limits of Waterloo. We have experienced the careless firing of fireworks during the legal time from June 30 - July 4. Especially on the night of the 4th, neighbors on both sides of us were shooting rockets and the explosive sparks drifted over our house. This could have resulted in a fire. Fear of fire and the continuous loud noises truly were distressful. We have lived in this community for 47 years and never have dealt with such a worrisome situation. Only last night, July 15, we again had to tolerate the setting off of fireworks, somewhere in the neighborhood! Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Merrilee and Sam Bovenmyer 705 Sunrise Blvd. Waterloo. 50701 Sent from my iPad 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: the voice 1776 <aivaro.elizalde01@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 8:30 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks input I feel that they should make fireworks illegal again. All my patio furniture had damage because of the still burning pieces of the fireworks that fell on them. People don't respect the law and would set them off at random hours of the night. Not only that, but would also set them off right next to the street and that is a huge distraction for unexpected drivers. Air pollution was another issue, some of these folks around here got a hold of some very powerful fireworks that would set off car alarms and make your windows vibrate and they created a ton of smoke. Quite frankly, it's just annoying. I'm as patriotic as the next guy, but let's leave the fireworks to the professionals and enjoy our holidays without the random loud bangs and annoying smoke. If you need to get a hold of me, respond to this email. Thank you! 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Jason Payne <gogetpayne@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 8:53 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Finally we can do fireworks! My family really enjoyed being able to do fireworks in the driveway! We did walk around all the yards and pick them up the next day though. I think that's an important step that a lot of people forgot about. As long as people don't go past the curfews and clean up afterwards this should be a great thing! Nebraska can do it. Why can't we? Thanks for listening. Jason Payne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: RICHARD SMITH <euphoria60@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 9:10 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Public Safety Committee Meeting comment: Concerning the Public Safety Committee meeting, I would like to submit the following comments. This new fireworks law has created a complete mess here in Waterloo. For 5 designated days it was a war zone in this town, and for 3 or 4 days before and for 3or 4 days after. They were shooting them off in public parking Tots and private parking Tots and any open area they could find. They were shooting them off over in the vacant area where Edison School was tore down. They were shooting them off over behind Rudy's Tacos in their parking lot. They were shooting them off in the street and in the alleys, and they were shooting them off until 1:00 in the morning with no let up, and this went on and on and on for 9 or 10 days straight. My dog didn't come out from under the bed for 5 days unless l coaxed him. am a Vietnam Vet, and it was just like l was right back in the War. I had to go down in the basement to help get away from it. This has turned out to be the most ridiculous thing that 1 have ever seen, and it has to stop !! I can't believe the city council allows a few idiots to make it so miserable for the majority of the citizens. There should be a COMPLETE BAN on fireworks anywhere in the city limits of Waterloo !! Other cities are getting wise, and banning these ridiculous fireworks games, and it is high time that Waterloo do the same. Please relieve us from this hell on earth before we have to do it all over again on New Years, and ruin another wonderful Holiday. Branstad passed this ridiculous law and then took off to China. Very convenient for him. Thank You for your time. Richard E. Smith 525 Hartman Ave. Waterloo, Iowa 50701 319-529-1125 Dick Smith KELLEY FELCHLE From: richard pint <pintsplace@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 9:19 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: fireworks I'd like to go to the meeting, but don't think I can make it. I'm opposed to the several days they allow the fireworks can be lit. A day before the 4th and on the 4th. would be ok. Have them stop by 10:30. I know that will be hard to stop them, but fine them. They go too long. I forget the dates in December that they are allowed. Richard Pint Waterloo ph. 234-1250 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Full Cleveland <tribefans17@mchsi.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 9:30 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Ban on Fireworks We are writing to STRONGLY voice our support for a BAN on fireworks within the Waterloo city limits. This past July 4th was an experiment that failed miserably. People were either poorly informed or chose to disregard the days and times that fireworks were allowed, and not did not behave responsibly in the legal use of explosives. Our normally quiet neighborhood felt like a cross between a war zone and a frat party, with fireworks landing in neighboring yards, debris that was never cleaned up, and overall disrespect for other people's property or comfort. The rights of people who get up early in the morning for work, people with young children, people with pets, people with PTSD or just fear of explosive -sounding noises, and people who enjoy relaxing in their yards were largely overlooked to generate a little money. It created a huge inconvenience for police officers who have much better ways to spend their time than responding to complaints of fireworks violations, and the conflicts that were created. This was not something that we ever had the opportunity to vote for, and feel this is not in the best interest of the majority of the citizens of Waterloo. Jim & Julie Grosser, 141 Haines Ave., Waterloo KELLEY FELCHLE From: randyschmidtl972 <randyschmidtl972@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 9:37 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks- banning them will cause more chaos unlawfulness actually dangerous toward ones passing ordinance than ones trying to enforce it - keep it as is with days of use but pass penalties if not followed - don't ruin it for everyone who behaves ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Fierce 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: mon jon@msn.com Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 9:48 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: fireworks As a concerned citizen of waterloo, I would like to support keeping fireworks in waterloo. I enjoy being able to choose and Tight my own fireworks. I understand that there was lots of abuse this year but why penalize the rest of us. Fine the violators. It would be fine to shorten the number of days of use to one or two days on the fourth of July. From the people I have talked to, I believe the big majority of Waterloo residents want to keep fireworks. Please consider these points. Thanks, John S. 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: J.W. Smith <grandpa--snazzy@hotmaiLcom> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 9:57 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: fireworks in waterloo I live in Waterloo and I would like to support keeping fireworks in Waterloo. 1 don't light my own fireworks but my neighbors and myself enjoyed neighborhood displays. There may have been lots of abuse this year but why penalize the majority. Fine the violators!! It would be fine to limit the number of days of use to one or two days on the fourth of July. Most people I have talked to want to keep fireworks. I believe fireworks are patriotic and we should have the right to use them. Thank -you for considering, Ron M. 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Kris <kris.marie.hirsch@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 10:40 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Waterloo Fireworks live on Ridgemont Rd. , Waterloo ,While for the most part my neighbors were pretty respectful except the "sonic boom" ones were crazy awful. Every one I've talked with hates this new ban lifting My friend lives on Rainbow Dr off Greenhill Rd and reported it was out of control. Her husband is a Viet Nam vet. The litter I saw and still see- going on my walks is my disheartening. What I find is an even worse abomination, is allowing fireworks from December 10 to January 3rd!!! As if June 30 to July 4th weren't enough! This is a time celebrating Christ's birth, Hanukkah -you know- Silent Night Holy Night? Why why why? So as we leave church on Christmas Eve or the synagogue -the town will be crazy with the irreverent sound of fireworks. Night after night after night. No no, I say - Peace!!! All year longi Thank you for your efforts. Kristine Hirsch Sent from my iPhone 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: roxanne herold <roxanneherold@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 11:04 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks I am not able to attend the meeting for the fireworks but would like to say that it was fun this year being able to have legal fireworks and shoot them off finally! I totally understand the veterans but I have nephews in the service, one has PTSD and TBI, he knows the difference. If you are a vet and this bothers you then get on some medication that will help relax you or calm you down. Let us people enjoy what they finally gave back to us. This is America correct? Let us have our Freedom with the fireworks. I am 59 yrs. old and I still enjoy watching them and shooting them off. If you shoot them off on city property then you should be fined! I have seen where some people about 5 blocks away shot them off in the street and left a mess. They need to be fined and made to clean it up. I also had some debris in my yard from my neighbors but guess what, I cleaned it up because I enjoyed watching them. The people who complain about the noise scaring their animals, well get over it! I have two dogs, believe it or not my pit bull/boxer mix watched also and if it was too loud he went to the door to go in the house. The Shih tzu stayed in the house because she was afraid of them. My animals were safe in the house and couldn't run away and also people could leave a T.V. or radio on for them. To those of you who think you cannot wait until it's time to set them off then you deserve to get a fine. Do it in the dates and times specified by the city! It would also be nice to be able to light them during Christmas time and New Years Eve and Day. Your times from 9 a.m. to 10 or 11 p.m. are doable for me and should be for anyone else. IF YOU DON'T ABIDE BY THE LAW OR CITY ORDINANCE THEN YOU WILL AND NEED TO BE FINED! Sincerely, Roxanne Herold Waterloo, Ia. 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Mary Ferris <maryef89@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 11:19 PM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks Please ban the use of all fireworks in Waterloo. Explosions for hours just a few feet from my home is obviously upsetting, but also not being able to leave home for fear they will start the place on fire is unacceptable. And of course our vets, pets, and people with epilepsy deserve more consideration than having to tolerate these. It is unnecessary. But I would also like to bring up the extreme danger of one fireworks item, sky lanterns, (they are like little mini hot air balloons with a flame,) that my neighbors were using. They land on buildings and vegetation and start devastating fires. Thousands of acres in the U.S. have burned from these . 29 states have banned them, and the National Association of State Fire Marshalls recommends banning them everywhere. Please ban the use of all fireworks in Waterloo, especially these. It was pure luck no one was seriously injured or anyones house set on fire this year. Let's not give it a second try. 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Jim Benford <verkalak@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 5:47 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks I support a total ban. A person needs to be considerate of neighbors. Time permitting polling of constituents should be done on a regular basis. James Benford Sent from Mail for Windows 10 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Jon Hauptly <ckhaup@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 8:06 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks We would love for the city to ban the fireworks in Waterloo. Our neighbors would shoot off the very loud fireworks every night the mess was on our roof and yard. They would shoot them off after the mandated hours and even before the scheduled time that you imposed. The police were called by more than five families and they never responded. One neighbor actually had a new born baby and the person lighting the firework and him almost came to blows, For us our dog was miserable and we thought he was going to have a heart attack which also made our live miserable as we had to go to the basement and stay with him for more than five straight nights. To this day he is not the same. Me and my wife lost countless hours of sleep also. There is no need for home fireworks when there are professionals that do fireworks. We wish you would ban the fireworks for the safety of our homes not catching fire, our dog not being harassed by the noise, and our lives being miserable for five days. Thanks You, Concerned Taxpayer of Waterloo 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: BRENT BOHLEN Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 8:11 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Firewords Good Morning Kelley, Please add my name to those in support of a complete fireworks ban in the City of Waterloo. It has become obvious that the restriction on the days and times to discharge set by the City is being ignored as 1 witnessed fireworks on Saturday evening, July 15th and heard them again last evening, July 16th in my neighborhood. I feel that both the Police Department and Fire Department have more important things to deal with than fireworks violations. Sincerely, Brent Bohlen KELLEY FELCHLE From: Carol Charley <carolcharley64@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 9:07. AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks We are against using fireworks in the city of Waterloo anytime. Having seen some in our area use (Roman candles) them it only takes one to cause BIG problems for their neighbors. TOO many irresponsible adults allow younger children to run around our yards with sparklers and ashes or something drop off. I saw one father come up to our back yard where child had been running and was stepping on little pieces of sparkler that had fallen off to put them out. Good thing we've had rain this year. Some years the grass is brown. Kent & Carol Charley KELLEY FELCHLE From: Tom Powers for Waterloo City Council <tompowers.waterioo@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 9:53 AM To: Susan Ward Cc: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Re: Fireworks Susan Thank you for your comments and you can be assured that they will be with me during this process going forward.. I wish that our citizens would follow the ordinance in place. Thank you for your time and consideration Tom Powers 319-269-1553 On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 9:08 AM, Susan Ward <susanward13@aol.com> wrote: Can't get City Clerk address to work. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Susan Ward <susanward13@aol.com> Date: July 17, 2017 at 8:12:59 AM CDT To: kelley-Felchie@waterloo-IA.org Subject: Fireworks 1 am not able to attend the fireworks meeting but am writing you to voice my concerns and displeasure with the new fireworks law. Most of the editorials I read in the Waterloo Courier also reflect that most citizens dislike this new law. I was a safety professional before retiring and feel this law will allow many people to get hurt using fireworks improperly. These fireworks also can start fires that can cause property loss in addition to any personal injuries. In addition, those past service members who suffer from PTSD are having to emotionally deal with these fireworks. For my own reasons, I have dogs. One of which, suffers horribly from the noise. He is severely traumatized by the noise. I have tried all kinds of remedies that my veterinarian has suggested to try to get him through the holiday. It is heart wrenching to see him. I may have to think about putting him in a rural kennel during the 4th of July. I sure hope the New Years holiday is not as noisy. The revenue these fireworks make cannot make up for all the trouble they create. I think Dubuque has the right idea! Sincerely, Susan Ward i Hilltop Road Waterloo Sent from my iPad KELLEY FELCHLE From: Butch <bjh142@q,com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 9:47 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks Unable to attend meeting tonight. However, my opinion is that fireworks need to be banned in the city limits, except for licensed fireworks displays. Five days of one neighbor on our block shooting off fireworks and big bangs late into the night made for the worst 4th of July that I have ever experienced. It was noisy and smokey, not to mention the debris that was littered all over our block. I was like the pets in the neighborhood...afraid to even go outside. KELLEY FELCHLE From: Lauri Wright <lauri.wright@vgm.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 9:54 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fw: Fireworks From: Lauri Wright Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 9:48 AM To: kelly.felchle@waterloo-is-org Subject: Fireworks Input about the fireworks: This year we had fairly MOIST conditions. It's not always like that. My concern is during super dry conditions the residential houses and trees, etc. are close together increasing the chance of fire from the falling debris. In our neighborhood there was not much difference in this year and last year except the home firework displays were more elaborate this year assuming because it was legal. And perhaps there were a few more fire crackers. In my opinion this is a part of the July 4th Holiday as long as we can keep from fire hazard. 4009 Mark Drive, Waterloo Lauri Wright VGM Club, Resorts and Gaming 877-904-4439 This email has been scanned for email related threats and delivered safely by Mimecast. For more information please visit http:/Iwww.mimecast.com i KELLEY FELCHLE From: Pilgrims2@aol.com Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 10:07 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: FIREWORKS We plead with the City Council to repeal the new fireworks usage. The loud noise and litter used outside the times allowed is disgusting and frustrating for humans and animals. Waterloo needs to go back to the way it was. People can still enjoy fireworks displayed at annual City event and those from Sunnyside Country Club. 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Janaan Wortinger <janwortinger944@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 10:11 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks People apparently LOVE making incredible booms. Why not provide a designated area away from populated areas where they can all go and shoot and shoot and shoot for 2 or 3 days. No mess in everyone's yards who didn't shoot and don't enjoy ear pain or relive wars. Janaan Wortinger KELLEY FELCHLE From: Barbara Harms <abracabarb@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 10:21 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks Please, no fireworks in Waterloo at all, period. They are dangerous, disruptive, and disturbing to our community's peace and quiet. My heart goes out to people who suffer from PTSD and cannot escape the noise that brings back the terrors of the battlefield. My cat was under stress for days, searching for a place in the house to escape the onslaught, to no avail. There are other ways to show patriotism for our country, and other ways to enjoy the Christmas/New Year's holidays. Even 3 days of such a blatant interruption of peace and quiet is too much. So NO TO FIREWORKS IN OUR CITY! Thanks you for the opportunity to share my opinion, Barbara Harms 3851 Holly Lane Waterloo IA 50702 KELLEY FELCHLE From: richpol@mchsi.com Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 10:22 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: fireworks Kelley Just want to register my thoughts on the fireworks issue.I think the whole issue was a bad idea.I also would like to see fireworks eliminated altogether. Thank you; Richard Polley 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Cheryl Van Erem <cherylvanerem@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 10:29 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks I called the police eight or nine times. I gave up and thought about taking my dog and going to a hotel but it was all over town. They hit my house and scared cared my dog who is 12 years old. The next day I had to clean up my yard. It has happened two more nights since the time frame is over. 1 don't know why we can't just go and enjoy them at the ball parks or downtown when professionals do it. Don't get me wrong, I love fireworks, just not every night for weeks and beyond. Plus I don't think we need to use our police officer for this and there will always be those who break the time frames. Thank you for listening. 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Nancy Grimes <nancy.grimes@mchsi.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 10:42 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks Hi Kelley, I'm unable to attend the discussion tonight so want to send some remarks regarding fireworks and rules. It's understandable that this first year would be "loud' and fireworks plentiful. My neighbors and I heard booms before July lst, near the end of June. During the legal period there was one night when I was awoken at 12:30 a.m. by booms; nothing lit the sky. There were loud voices, too, which suggested the people were nearby in the Hoover middle school area. Then just last week, either Wed or Thur evening, I saw red,white, and blue sparkle bursts (not sparklers). These were fired off behind Hoover school, somewhat out of site of many but not those of us sharing a property line with the school district. How can city officials/police truly locate these individuals? They were in a dark area, seemingly secluded, and fired off perhaps 2-5 pieces. I suspect these kinds of violationsare the basis of common concerns, yet nearly unenforcable. Perhaps a shorter time span might help as well as reconsideration of permiting fireworks over the winter holidays. Thanks for sharing my email with the appropriate people. Nancy Grimes 1219 South Hill Drive Waterloo 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Janice Frost <bestcookies66@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 10:53 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks Attachments: Fireworks.odt bon & Janice Frost at 1994 Newell, Waterloo, IA 319-239-2917 First of all, please remember that many citizens of Waterloo do not receive the Waterloo Courier anymore so they are not aware that they are able to voice their opinions at the meeting or by email because of not having a computer or you would have many more voices heard. Allowing fireworks was by far the worse decision our council has ever made. My #1 concern from the beginning was the Veterans from all generations. Doesn't matter if you're 90 or 19 war zone memories last a lifetime. How rude to treat our veterans in that manner. Why allow them at all since there are many illegally used anyway during the year and police response has to be used. Anymore not sure if they're gunshots or fireworks. Our city cannot afford to respond when there are more important issues to decd with. The smoke, fumes, debris and filth left in our city was enormous because of unconcerned citizens that believe someone else should pick up their debris. We have the right to a dean, litter free community without FIREWORKS. The ugly tents set up all over Waterloo were an eyesore. Friends of ours that live in neighborhoods said their closed windows shook and rattled. THINK ABOUT IT! This is your home and you can't even enjoy your own peace and quiet. What a ridiculous time frameiIHiiii What were you thinking? Then you want to add them in Dec. through Jan. I live partially in the country with 11 acres and fireworks started some days at 3:30 in the afternoon and never stopped. Our dogs barked continually and horses went crazy and of course we were angry. I'll agree with the editorial in the Courier. The Council thinks it's OK to disrupt the peace & tranquility by shooting off a missile loaded with gunpowder all day and into Tate night. BAN them completely and leave it to ballparks & holiday entertainment. Jesup was a smart city, didn't allow them at all. Thank You Don & Janice Frost KELLEY FELCHLE From: prdean@centurylink.net Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 10:58 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: fireworks Sent from Mail for Windows 10 I am definitely against permitting fireworks for the period of June 30 -July 4. They are very disturbing in neighborhood settings. 1 heard them from time to time before June 30 and when it was finally legal I felt like 1 was in a war zone. Going inside and turning on the air conditioner and the TV did not help in reducing the sound. The remnants from the fireworks themselves were in my yard and the street . A neighbor was setting them off in the street and I don't know how we are supposed to use the street when that happens. I was worried about a fire starting in my yard or garage. I would recommend banning them totally and only permitting professional fireworks specialists to run large event firework displays. Priscilla Dean 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: john Herman <herman1129@q.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 11:07 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks We are firmly opposed to any fire works being allowed in Waterloo. July 4th was as if we were living in a "war zone." We had to get medicine for our dog to calm her down. She would not go outside. Our daughter came home for a visit and had to leave with her dog for the same reason. Our police force had to devote their time to this senseless fun and games. We don't know if there were any injuries in Waterloo but we all know there can be from using these weapons. John & Sharon Herman 211 Hanna Blvd. Waterloo, IA. 50701 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: Nancy Polley <mrspol@mchsi.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 11:58 AM To: KELLEY FELCHLE Subject: Fireworks Legalizing fireworks has been a nightmare- not only for our pets who are so traumatized they hide under the bed for days, but for all the people who suffer from ptsd and panic attacks. When you have neighbors who ignore the legal time period and shoot them off whenever they feel like it just compounds the problem. PLEASE ban fireworks' l I t Thank you Nancy Polley mrspol@mchsi.com Sent from my iPhone 1 paheic Scyet Comiku-teex- 20170809 0016 W66110 AerialFirework-Explosion RadiusMap 1"2'ray . Q. \ 9 �- ` ' C' � �, f..ti. Avo — - Janney Ave '� Q -__ __ 63t. -,. �.r%\✓ ,j 'V .- Washington St aGuersity.A,ua._/ ___-_ Cabal Aue�s 1///e\ -,,,,,,,Xs fl.� h� • .c4.6.. 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All rights reserved. 0.8 1 1.2 Incident Date & Time Reported / Actual Type Location Disposition Unit/Officer Disp Arriv Cleared 17-066110 08/09/2017 00:16:39 17-066109 08/09/2017 00:15:55 17-066107 08/08/2017 23:58:52 17-066106 08/08/2017 23:57:21 17-066105 08/08/2017 23:51:55 17-066104 08/08/2017 23:46:41 17-066101 08/08/2017 23:29:27 17-066100 08/08/2017 23:28:39 17-066099 08/08/2017 23:27:33 17-066098 08/08/2017 23:24:16 17-066095 08/08/2017 22:58:59 17-066093 08/08/2017 22:51:58 17-066091 08/08/2017 22:22:01 Printed: 8/14/2017 Page 50 of 71 EXPLOSION SUSPICIOUS BUSINESS CHECK BUSINESS CHECK DISORDERLY CONDUCT DISORDERLY CONDUCT LOUD/NOISEi VEHICLE/1vIACHINERY LO UDNOISENEHICLE/MACHIN SUSPICIOUS SUSPICIOUS TRAFFIC STOP TRAFFIC STOP DISORDERLY CONDUCT DISORDERLY CONDUCT VANDALISM VANDALISM TRAFFIC STOP TRAFFIC STOP SUSPICIOUS SUSPICIOUS EXIRAATTENTION EXTRA ATTENTION FIGHT LN -PROGRESS FIGHT IN -PROGRESS TRAFFIC STOP TRAFFIC STOP 703 JOHNSON ST 230 E RIDGEWAYAV CENTER ST/ UTICA ST 209 OAKRIDGE RD 1717 E SAN MARNAN DR CLAY ST/ DANE ST 1200 E MITCHELL AV 1019 W 3RD ST ARIZONA ST/ INDEPENDENCE AV 1809 BLACK HAWK ST 440 CUTLER ST 206 LINDALEAV 506 W 9TH ST REPORT INITIATED NO REPORT NO REPORT NOTHING FOUND NO REPORT B/F 15-30 TRAF-C111; EXTRAATTENTION EXTRA ATTENTION NO REPORT NO REPORT EXTRA ATTENTION NOTHING FOUND B/F 15-30 TRAF-WNG 3K13 / ERIE,GREGORY 310 / CAMARATAROB 301C / NISSEN,MARK 3WIC / WATSON,NATHAN 3W6C / COPP,JEREMY 3W9C / SCHUSTER,KRIS 3W9C 1 SCHUS £ER,KRIS 31(7 / CAMARATA,ROB 3E3C / JURGENSEN,KYLE 3E4C / BRANDT,JUSTIN 3E8C / LAMERE,LUKE 301C / NISSEN,ivMARK 3P1 / SULLIVAN,JAIME 3P1 / SULLIVAN,JAIME 3P1 / SULLIVAN,JAIME 3W2C / ROBERTS,CHRIS 3W6C / COPP,JEREMY 3WIC / WATSON,NATHAN 3W2C / ROBERTS,CHRIS 3E3C / JURGENSEN,KYLE 3E7C / BOV 4ALEXANDER 3W2C / ROBERTS,CHRIS 3W6C / COPP,JEREMY 3W9C / SCHUSTER,KRIS 3E3C / JURGENSEN,KYLE 3P1 / SULLIVAN,JAIME 3P1 / SULLIVAN,JAIME 3W2B / WITTMAYER,ADAM 3W2C / ROBERTS,CHRIS 3W6C / COPP,JEREMY 3E3B / WERTZ,MATTHEW 3E8B / NORTHUP,KEATON 7N96 / HEATH,WILLIAM 00:26 00:17 00:26 00:31 00:17 00:17 00:40 00:30 00:41 00:20 00:43 00:27 00:31 00:40 00:22 00:41 00:22 00:39 00:40 00:58 00:15 00:15 00:15 00:04 23:59 23:59 23:59 23:58 00:01 00:28 00:04 00:14 00:01 00:01 00:01 23:58 23:59 00:01 00:28 00:28 00:28 00:02 00:08 00:12 00:02 00:02 23:55 23:56 23:56 23:59 00:02 23:55 23:59 00:00 23:46 23:46 00:05 23:42 23:46 23:55 23:42 23:46 23:56 23:29 23:37 00:05 00:00 23:27 23:59 23:25 23:25 23:25 00:00 00:03 23:27 23:58 00:01 23:25 23:32 23:42 23:33 23:42 22:52 23:02 23:02 22:52 22:56 23:02 22:22 22:22 22:31 Version 0409- Call Agency 2017-08-21 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MTG MYKE GOINGS 1203 W 2ND STREET, WATERLOO TO RECAP MY PACKET FROM THE LAST WORK SESSION: • THERE ISA BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SOMEONE WITH PTSD AND SOMEONE WITH PTSD AND FIREWORKS ARE A TRIGGER. FIREWORKS ARE NOT A TRIGGER FOR EVERYONE WITH PTSD. AS WITH MANY ILLNESSES PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT SYMPTOMS. • THERE WAS A PHOTO OF MY DOGS WITH THEIR MUTT MUFFS ON, PHOTOS OF THE REMNANTS OF FIREWORKS BEING SHOT OFF ON MY PROPERTY AND THE SPENT FIREWORKS THAT I COLLECTED. • I RESPONDED TO COMMENTS I'VE HEARD FROM PEOPLE IN FAVOR OF FIREWORKS • I ASKED THAT THERE BE CERTAIN TIMES THERE ISA GUARANTEED CITATION. NO OFFICER DISCRETION. • THERE ARE TWO QUESTIONS I LIKE TO ASK AND HAVE YET TO GET A SATISFACTORY ANSWER. 1. IF FIREWORKS ARE TO CELEBRATE OUR COUNTRY'S INDEPENDENCE DAY. WHY DO THEY HAVE TO BE FIRED OFF ON OTHER DAYS? 2. HOW DOES A PERSON AVOID HEARING A NEIGHBOR LIGHTING OF MULTIPLE AERIALS THAT FINISH WITH A BANG THAT CAN BE HEARD OVER A MILE AWAY? PLEASE NOTICE IN YOUR PUBLIC COMMENT PACKETS THAT THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF COMMENTS ARE CALLING FOR A COMPLETE BAN AND ALSO THAT THE LETTERS ARE FROM ALL OVER THE CITY. I THINK A LOT OF THE ISSUES AND THE BIGGEST WASTE OF POLICE AND FIRE RESOURCES COMES FROM AERIAL FIREWORKS. THEY ARE LOUD CLOSE BY AND CAN BE HEARD A MILE AWAY WHICH INCREASES THE CHANCES THAT SOMEONE IS GOING TO CALL IN AND REPORT GUNSHOTS. SHORTLY AFTER MIDNIGHT ON AUGUST 9, I WAS SITTING BY AN OPEN WINDOW AND OFF IN THE DISTANCE HEARD TWO SMALL FIREWORKS AND THEN AN AERIAL EXPLOSION. SHORTLY AFTER THERE WAS A FIRE AND POLICE CALL TO THE 700 BLOCK OF JOHNSON STREET FOR AN EXPLOSION. WHEN I GOT THERE THERE WERE SIX (6) POLICE OFFICERS, WATERLOO FIRE RESCUE'S BATTALION CHIEF, AN AMBULANCE, THE AERIAL TRUCK AND FOUR (4) ENGINES. I TALKED TO A NEIGHBOR THAT LIVES NEAR THE JOHNSON STREET ADDRESS WHO SAID HE HEARD TWO SMALLER FIREWORKS AND THEN THE BIG ONE. THE BATTALION CHIEF CONFIRMED THAT THE CALL WAS "UNFOUNDED." THE MAP SHOWS IT WAS ALL MOST 7/10 OF A MILE FROM MY HOUSE AND IT WOULD HAVE BEEN HEARD FARTHER AWAY. THERE'S A LOT OF PEOPLE WITHIN THE 7/10 OF A MILE RADIUS THAT COULD MISTAKE IT FOR A GUNSHOT OR EXPLOSION AND CALL THE POLICE. I URGE YOU TO LOOK AT OUR CITY NOISE ORDINANCE, ESPECIALLY THE RESIDENTIAL NOISE TABLE, THE DEFINITION OF "NOISE DISTURBANCE" AND HOW THEY RELATE TO AERIAL FIREWORK EXPLOSIONS. PAGE 1 OF 2