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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes- 12/19/2016December 19, 2016 The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Harold E. Getty Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, December 19, 2016. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs, Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper. Prayer or Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Steve Schmitt, Council Member At Large. 146872 - Welper/Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 19, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146873 - Welper/Schmitt that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 12, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Students from Cunningham School, Partners in Education with City of Waterloo, sang for the Waterloo City Council. Paul Lee, member of Hartman Reserve Board, explained that the $20,000 grant awarded to Hartman Reserve by the City of Waterloo helped them receive a $480,000 CAT Grant from the State of Iowa. Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, commented that the city should not back fill positions at Waste Management that have been empty for two to three years. David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, encouraged the city to compete with private businesses and noted that the SportsPlex is in competition with other work out facilities in the community. John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, commented that he does not like to see abbreviations on the agendas. Mayor Hart explained that the Governor of the State of Iowa has deemed the South Waterloo Business Park as a certified, shovel ready site. Eric Lee, Business Owner of Gerald Sulky Company, thanked the City and Cedar Valley Chamber Alliance for the work they have done to help bring their business to Waterloo. Mayor Hart thanked Councilman Jacobs for taking him to the Gerald Sulky Company site. 146874 - Welper/Schmitt that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 146875 - Welper/Powers that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved: a. Resolutions to approve the following: 1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated December 19, 2016, in the amount of $1,578,991.20 a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office, together with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-966. December 19, 2016 Page 2 2. Resolution approving the request of Maria J Natzu for tax exemptions on the construction of a new garage valued at $16,718 for the property located at 106 Home Park Boulevard and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-967. 3. Resolution approving the request of Cynthia Rhoden for tax exemptions on the construction of a new garage valued at $8,898 for the property located at 344 Bates Street and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-968. 4. Resolution approving the request of Bertha Johnson for tax exemptions on the construction of home improvements valued at $47,000 for the property located at 528 Fowler Street, located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-969. 5. Resolution approving the request of Tony O' Donnell for tax exemptions on the construction of a new single family home valued at $185,045 for the property located at 1043 Roosevelt Street and within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-970. 6. Resolution approving the request of Sanel Dedic for tax exemptions on the construction of a new shop building and an addition to a commercial building valued at $310,000 for the property located at 1108 Jefferson Street and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-971. 7. Resolution approving the request of MTRE-Waterloo IA, LLC for tax exemptions on the construction of a building addition and office remodel valued at $1,450,000 for the property located at 2086 Howard Avenue and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-972. 8. Resolution approving the request of Dennis Clark and Mary Eldridge for tax exemptions on the construction of a building addition and attached garage valued at $61,000 for the property located at 2204 Ashland Avenue and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-973. 9. Resolution approving the request of Dijana Selimanovic for tax exemptions on the construction of a new single family home valued at $277,329 for property located at 1139 Partridge Lane and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-974. 10. Resolution approving the request of Amanda Sedlacek for tax exemptions on the construction of a new single family home valued at $203,815 for property located at 1414 Hummingbird Circle, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-975. 11. Resolution approving the request of Jason Peterson for tax exemptions on the construction of a new single family home valued at $358,500 for property located at 1529 Falcon Ridge, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-976. December 19, 2016 Page 3 12. Resolution approving the request of Senad Azira Muhamedagic for tax exemptions on the construction of a new single family home valued at $182,000 for property located at 2043 Winston Place and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-977. 13. Resolution approving the request of Grant D. Johnson for tax exemptions on the construction of a new single family home valued at $192,703 for property located at 1406 Hummingbird Circle, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-978. b. Motion to approve the following: 1. a. 2. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. J• k. Travel Requests Name & Title of Personnel Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) Amount not to Exceed Wayne Castle, Associate Engineer Society of Land Surveyors Workshop Ames, IA January 13, 2017 $130.00 Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications Name & Address of Business Class New or Renewal Expiration Date Includes Sunday Carlos O'Kelly's, 2060 Sovia Drive C Liquor w/Outdoor Service / Catering Privilege Renewal 12/30/2017 X Locker Room Lounge, 1918 Hawthorne Avenue C Liquor w/Outdoor Service Renewal 12/31/2017 X Snowden House, 306 Washington Street Special C Liquor Renewal 12/14/2017 X Trucker Bar, 1915 Bourland Avenue C Liquor Renewal 12/12/2017 X La Michuacana Restaurant, 1221 Franklin Street B Beer Renewal 11/11/2017 X Z's Restaurant & Lounge, 3937 W. Airline Highway C Liquor Renewal 10/31/2017 Casey's General Store #2427, 3035 Logan Avenue *Ownership Update* B Native Wine / C Beer Renewal 12/31/2017 X Waterloo Black Hawks Hockey, LLC, 125 Commercial Street C Liquor Renewal 12/15/2017 X The Supervisor's Club, 3265 Dewitt Road C Liquor w/Outdoor Service Renewal 11/09/2017 X New Star, 315 Fletcher Avenue B Wine / C Beer / E Liquor Renewal 01/31/2018 X Grout Museum, 503 South Street Special C Liquor w/Outdoor Service Renewal 12/14/2017 X 3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments: Appointee Board/Commission Expiration Date New or Re - Appointment R. Nick Shinstine Waterloo Housing Authority Board 01/01/2019 New John Berry Library Board 06/30/2022 New Application for Recycling Yard License • Pierce Used Cars, 1500 Commercial Street December 19, 2016 5. Page 4 • A -Line Iron and Metals, 1500 David Street • Tourniers Recycling, 900 Fulton Street • Plum's R&B, 2630 WCF & N Drive • R's Recycling, 110 Court Avenue • Chase Auto Parts Co., Inc., 1041 Sheffield Avenue • Chase Auto Parts Co., Inc., 1117 Sheffield Avenue • Midwest Auto Parts, 275 Rampart Lane • Alter Trading Corp., 1500 West Airline Highway • Airline Auto Parts, Inc., 1420 West Airline Highway • A -Line E.D.S. Inc., 808 Dearborn Avenue • New Deal Auto Salvage, 612 Power Street • Weekley's Recycling, 105 Dunham Place • Waterloo Auto Parts, Inc., 1501 Grandview Avenue • Waterloo Auto Parts, Inc., 1524 Grandview Avenue • Jones Metals, 2452 Burton Avenue • Pat's Auto Salvage, 945 Lowell Avenue • Pat's Auto Salvage, 1003 Lowell Avenue • Wilber Auto Body & Sales, Inc., 2220 Easton Avenue • Vic Fuller Salvage & Wrecking, 2113 Mitchell Avenue • Quails Auto Salvage & Sales, 202 Glendale Street Application for Theatre License Permit • Crossroads 12 Theatre, 2450 Crossroads Boulevard • Romantix Adult Emporium, 1507 La Porte Road • Mini Cinema 16, 315 E. 4th Street • Fantasy Island Amusement, 1850 W. Airline Hwy 6. Recommendation of appointment of Brittney Hoyer to the position of Clerk 1 in the Police Department effective date of January 3, 2017. Mr. Schmitt questioned if a background check has been completed for Trucker Bar. Dan Trelka, Chief of Police, explained that the establishment has been vetted by the Police Department. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 146876 - Schmitt/Welper that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the purchase of one (1) 2017 1/2 Ton Pickup, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December 5, 2016, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. 146877 - Schmitt/Welper that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146878 - Schmitt/Welper that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with the purchase of one (1) 2017 1/2 Ton Pickup", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-979. 146879 - Schmitt/Welper December 19, 2016 Page 5 that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with the purchase of one (1) 2017 1/2 Ton Pickup", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-980. 146880 - Schmitt/Welper Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to Leisure Services for review. Bidder Bid Security Bid Amount Community Motors Co., Inc. Cedar Falls, IA n a $29,498.89 Jerry Roling Motors, Inc. Waverly, IA n a $28,389.00 Rydell Chevrolet Waterloo, IA n a $30,661.00 Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146881 - Schmitt/Powers that "Resolution awarding contract to Jerry Roling Motors, Inc. of Waverly, Iowa in the amount of $28,389.00, and authorize Mayor to execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-981. 146882 - Welper/Schmitt that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the purchase of one (1) new F350 Truck with Flatbed, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December 5, 2016, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. 146883 - Welper/Schmitt that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146884 - Welper/Schmitt that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with the purchase of one (1) new F350 Truck with Flatbed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-982. 146885 - Welper/Schmitt that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with the purchase of one (1) new F350 Truck with Flatbed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-983. 146886 - Welper/Schmitt Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to Leisure Services for review. Bidder Bid Security Bid Amount December 19, 2016 Stivers Ford Lincoln Waukee, IA n/a $34,381.00 Bill Colwell Hudson, IA n/a $33,500.00 Don's Truck Sales Fairbanks, IA n/a $37,046.00 Mr. Morrissey questioned where the new vehicles will be housed. Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained that the older vehicles will be auctioned. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146887 - Welper/Schmitt Page 6 that "Resolution awarding contract to Bill Colwell of Hudson, Iowa in the amount of $33,500.00, and authorize Mayor to execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-984. 146888 - Morrissey/Amos that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request for approval of a Development Agreement with Grand Investments LLC for the construction of a new multi -story mixed use building next to the Upper Plaza, with a new taxable value of $4 5 million, city -owned land conveyed for $1.00, with 20 years of tax rebates at 42%, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and full execute all necessary documents, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December 9, 2016, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned the incentives for the project and explained that a new site survey is needed because he does not believe parking proposed for the project is not adequate. Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, spoke against giving tax incentives for the project because residents are over taxed. Jerry Grier, 23 Lafayette Street, explained that an alternative site located at 3rd Street and Commercial could be looked at to place the project. This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. 146889 - Morrissey/Amos that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146890 - Morrissey/Amos that "Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Grand Investments LLC for the construction of a new multi -story mixed use building next to the Upper Plaza, with a new taxable value of $4.5 million, city -owned land conveyed for $1.00, with 20 years of tax rebates at 42%, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and fully execute all necessary documents", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Lind explained that he has heard questions from residents and asked if parking will be an issue, if another site is possible, and if CURA incentives could be used for this project. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the project is part of the Riverfront Renaissance Plan, and the goal is to bring riverfront housing along with retail and commercial space al ong the river, which will help increase foot traffic downtown. He further explained that parking would be available under the structure and under the Plaza and how the project benefits the city financially. Mr. Jacobs questioned the rental units planned for the project and if the city has completed rental studies in the city. December 19, 2016 Page 7 Noel Anderson explained that the rental units are developer driven and that they believe they can fill the units. He further explained that a residential development is planned for the Expo Plaza as well and is part of the River Renaissance Project. Mr. Lind explained that he believes that the city needs to tap the breaks on future development projects and attract development using the CURA program. Mr. Schmitt questioned if the units will be similar to the downtown development in Cedar Falls. Noel Anderson explained that these units would have a greater view of the river than the development in Cedar Falls. Mr. Schmitt asked for further information on parking in downtown. Noel Anderson explained that he believes there are better ways to segment parking in the area and would add 100 parking spaces in the proposed project and that 30-40 parking spaces will be added once the dental building is demolished. Mr. Schmitt commented that he believes the city should be looking for new ways to develop parking downtown. Noel Anderson explained that the city is continuing to look at adding a parking ramp to the area. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-985. RESOLUTIONS 146891 - Amos/Schmitt that "Resolution approving a Black Hawk Gaming Grant in the amount of $25,000.00 for an Animal Control Vehicle", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Schmitt). Motion carried. Mr. Lind questioned the need for a new Animal Control vehicle. Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, explained that this is the maximum amount that was granted to the department. They are currently using a building maintenance van and the backup for the van needs a new engine. She further explained that the van could be equipped in house and would save money. Mr. Schmitt explained that he does not support the grant and requested a meeting or work session on the animal control program. Mayor Hart explained that Black Hawk Gaming has been an excellent partner with City of Waterloo and thanked them for their investment in Waterloo. Mr. Powers explained that he supports he item. Mr. Welper questioned if the grant goes away in December. Sandie Greco noted that it goes away in January. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-986. 146892 - Amos/Schmitt that "Resolution approving IDOT agreement for Traffic Adaptive Signals on Hwy. 218 and San Marnan Drive and Fiber Optics Communications Upgrade - STP -A-8155(743)--86-07 in the amount of $800,000, including $500,000 ICAPP funding and $300,000 STP funding", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Powers asked for an explanation on what STP and ICAP stand for. Sandie Greco explained that STP stands for Surface Transportation Program and ICAP stands for Iowa Communities Assurance Pool. December 19, 2016 Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-987. 146893 - Amos/Schmitt Page 8 that "Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with AECOM Technical Services of Waterloo, Iowa in an amount not to exceed $180,000, for engineering and planning related services, for Sanitary Sewer System Master Plan and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Abstain: One (Schmitt). Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-988. 146894 - Morrissey/Powers that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to AECOM, for a net increase in the amount of $11,500 for the FY 2016 Satellite Raw Wastewater Wet Well Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. 907 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-989. 146895 - Morrissey/Powers that "Resolution approving award of contract to Peterson Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa in the amount of $547,630 and approving the contract, bonds, and certificate of Insurance for the FY 2017 Wagner Road Sanitary Sewer Extension, Contract No. 899 and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Abstain: One (Schmitt). Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-990. 146896 - Lind/Amos that "Resolution approving an Encroachment Agreement with BCS Properties to approve the construction of a dual pole, multi -tenant sign, within a platted fifteen (15) foot sanitary sewer easement, located at 1850 Ridgeway Avenue and rescinding Resolution No. 2016-886", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Schmitt requested an overview of the agreement. Noel Anderson explained that the agreement was originally approved as a sanitary sewer easement, which was incorrect and needed to go back to council for approval. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-991. 146897 - Lind/Amos that "Resolution approving request of A & K Ventures LLC for an appeal to Section 273, of the 2003 Traffic Code, adopted by Ordinance 4602, requirement prohibiting vehicles from parking on city -owned right-of-way, located between the street and property line, for an area located at the Northwest corner of Jefferson Street and West 12th Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carred. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-992. ORDINANCES 146898 - Schmitt/Amos that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 City of Waterloo, Traffic Code, by rescinding Section 572, No Parking 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., by deleting same in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 572, No Parking 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., as follows: Black Hawk Street - Southwest side from West 12th Street to West 14th Street", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. December 19, 2016 Page 9 Mr. Schmitt questioned the ordinance change. Sandie Greco explained that an ongoing parking problem exists on Black Hawk Street to help alleviate parking problems for met transit and school busses passing down the street. She further explained that she is working with the Police Department and Code Enforcement on alleviating parking issues in the area. Mr. Lind questioned if this will help alleviate problems with trucks parking. Sandie Greco confirmed that it will help alleviate street congestion. 146899 - Schmitt/Morrissey that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Schmitt questioned the urgency for the item. Sandie Greco commented that it would be good to have the parking issue taken care of before school goes back to school and that she has not had complaints from the public on the item. 146900 - Schmitt/Morrissey that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 City of Waterloo, Traffic Code, by rescinding Section 572, No Parking 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., by deleting same in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 572, No Parking 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., as follows: Black Hawk Street - Southwest side from West 12th Street to West 14th Street", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5378. 146901 - Morrissey/Schmitt that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 City of Waterloo, Traffic Code by amending Section 575, No Parking 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., except Sunday, by deleting Subsections (1) and (2) in their entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof new Subsections (1), (2) and (3), to Section 575, No Parking 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., except Sunday, of the 2008, City of Waterloo, Traffic Code as Follows: (1) Black Hawk Street - Southwest side from West 15th Street to West 18th Street. (2) Fourth Street (W) - Northwest and Southeast sides in the 200 block. (3) Lime Street - South side from Walnut to East Fourth Street", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote - Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146902 - Morrissey/Amos that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146903 - Morrissey/Amos that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 City of Waterloo, Traffic Code by amending Section 575, No Parking 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., except Sunday, by deleting Subsections (1) and (2) in their entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof new Subsections (1), (2) and (3), to Section 575, No Parking 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., except Sunday, of the 2008, City of Waterloo, Traffic Code as Follows: (1) Black Hawk Street - Southwest side from West 15th Street to West 18th Street. (2) Fourth Street (W) - Northwest and Southeast sides in the 200 block. (3) Lime Street - South side from Walnut to East Fourth Street", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote - Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5379. 146904 - Lind/Morrissey that "an Ordinance Establishing Grades in the City of Waterloo FY 2017 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program — Zone 6 Contract No. 909", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. December 19, 2016 146905 - Lind/Morrissey Page 10 that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146906 - Lind/Morrissey that "an Ordinance Establishing Grades in the City of Waterloo FY 2017 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program — Zone 6 Contract No. 909", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5380. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS 146907 - Amos/Morrissey that four 2017-2022 Strategic Plan Goals, be received, placed on file and approved as follows: Goal 1: Support the creation of new, livable wage jobs through a balanced economic development approach of assisting existing businesses, fostering start-ups, attracting new employers, and cultivating an adequate workforce; Goal 2: Implement a Community Policing strategy that creates a safe environment in Waterloo; Goal 3: Reduce the City's property tax levies through a responsible balance of cost reduction in City operations and increases in taxable property valuations to ensure that Waterloo is a competitive, affordable, and livable city; and Goal 4: Enhance the image of Waterloo and the City to residents and businesses inside and outside of the community. Randy Herod, 111 Hyland Boulevard, provided council with lists of questions he has about the goals and read through some of the questions. Eric Lee, 3450 Wegner Road Gerald Sulky Company, encouraged council and department heads to grow business in waterloo without heavily considering the taxable value of the property. David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, explained that the government has either reduced the levy and increased the property valuations or increases the levy and reduces property valuations. He further expressed the need for more jobs in Waterloo. Mr. Lind questioned if the item should be tabled to refine the goals further. Mayor Hart explained that the process is not yet finished. The City needs overarching goals and staff develops work plans to meet the goals. He further explained that the process started when he first took office on how to get waterloo from point A to B and how to make progress. Council sat down in August to start the planning process as a whole and discussed how the process has worked to this point. He further explained that the entire plan would be brought back before council with action plans for executing the goals. Mr. Lind questioned if it was part of the Institute for Decision Making's recommendation to further refine the goals. Mayor Hart confirmed. Mr. Jacobs clarified the process and questioned if council will be able to see metrics for the plan. Mayor Hart confied that the overarching goals need to be set first. Mr. Schmitt commented that he believes that the city should consult with the private sector and have an efficiency audit completed for the city. Mr. Morrissey commented that the facilitators from the Institute for Decision Making provided excellent information at the initial planning meeting and that the private sector would have a difficult time explaining to a public entity how it should conduct business. December 19, 2016 Page 11 Mayor Hart commented that he sat through the previous strategic planning session and that the council got too far into the weeds and the plan did not work. The new plan will not sit on the staff and will be used as a way to measure progress and staff accomplishments. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Schmitt). Motion carried. 146908 - Welper/Morrissey that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 7:07 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. City Attorney Dave Zellhoefer stated that discussion of property acquisition is an approved topic of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j)(2016). EXECUTIVE SESSION 146909 - Welper/Jacobs that the council adjourn Executive Session at 7:51 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 146910 - Welper/Jacobs that the Council adjourn at 7:52 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.