HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Packet - 3/19/2018 THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITYOF WATERLOO, IOWA,
SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, March 19, 2018
3:30 PM
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
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.
2. Implement a Community Policing strategy that creates a safe environment in
Waterloo.
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.
4. Enhance the image of Waterloo and the City to residents and businesses inside and
outside of the community.
General Rules for Public Participation
1. At the chair/presider's discretion,you may address an item on the current agenda by
stepping to the podium,and after recognition by the chair/presider,state your name,address
and group affiliation(if appropriate)and speak clearly into the microphone.
2. You may speak one(1)time per item for a maximum of five(5)minutes as long as you have
registered with the City Clerk's office no later than 4:00 p.m.on the day of the Council
Meeting.If not registered with the City Clerk's office you may speak one(1)time per item
for a maximum of three(3)minutes.
3. If there is a hearing scheduled as part of an agenda item,the chair/presider will allow
everyone who wishes to address the council,using the same participation guidelines found
in these "general rules".
4. Although not required by city code of ordinances,oral presentations may be allowed at the
chair/presider's(usually the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem)discretion.The "oral
presentations"section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda.
You may speak one(1)time per item for a maximum of five(5)minutes as long as you have
registered with the City Clerk's office no later than 4:00 p.m.on the day of the Council
Meeting.If not registered with the City Clerk's office a speaker may speak to one(1)issue
per meeting for a maximum of three(3)minutes.Official action cannot be taken by the
Council at that time,but may be placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate
department.
5. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal,impertinent or slanderous remarks.
6. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office
at 291-4323.
7. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 4:00 p.m.on Monday of the
day of the City Council meeting to appear before the City Council (may also register by
phone).Registered speakers will be given first priority.
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Roll Call.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution approving submission of an Opportunity Zone application to Iowa Economic
Development Authority and authorize Mayor to execute all necessary documents.
Submitted By: Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn.
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
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CITY OF WATERLOO
Council Communication
Resolution approving submission of an Opportunity Zone application to Iowa Economic Development
Authority and authorize Mayor to execute all necessary documents.
City Council Meeting: 3/19/2018
Prepared: 3/14/2018
REVIEWERS:
Department Reviewer Action Date
Clerk Office Felchle, Kelley Approved 3/14/2018 - 12:08 PM
Resolution approving submission of an Opportunity Zone application to
SUBJECT: Iowa Economic Development Authority and authorize Mayor to execute all
necessary documents.
Submitted by: Submitted By:Noel Anderson, Community Planning& Development
Director
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