HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12/21/2009December 21, 2009
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, December 21, 2009. Mayor Timothy J.
Hurley in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Getty, Hart, Greenwood, Steve Schmitt, Welper,
Reggie Schmitt.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Reggie Schmitt, Ward 1 Council Member.
130393 - Reggie Schmitt/Steve Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, December
2009, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
130394 - Reggie Schmitt/Steve Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on
2009, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven.
Mayor Hurley presented the Certificate of Achievement
Financial Reporting to the City of Waterloo, Iowa for its
Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008.
Mayor Hurley performed a Swearing -In of the following Police Officers: Kyle E.
Law, Tyler B. Brownell, Thomas J. Frein II, Luke LaMere, Meho Suljic, Ryan C.
Jacobson.
21,
Monday, December 14,
Motion carried.
for Excellence in
Comprehensive Annual
CONSENT AGENDA
130395 - Reggie Schmitt/Steve Schmitt
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and
approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution approving Schedule AP642, pp. 1-74, dated December 21, 2009, in
the amount of $2,911,606.81, 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. 2009-1218.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Robert Stringer, Human Resources Director to attend NPELRA Annual Training
Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 26-28, 2010, with costs not
to exceed $2,080.61.
2. J.B. Bolger, Golf Manager to attend Iowa Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show
in Des Moines, Iowa on January 19-21, 2010, with costs not to exceed
$480.00, including use of city vehicle.
3. Tom Klein, Golf Maintenance III and Mark Suchy, Golf Maintenance III to
attend Iowa Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show in Des Moines, Iowa on
January 19-21, 2010, with costs not to exceed $280.00.
4. Monty Frana, Sergeant and Brian Hoelscher, Police Officer to attend Rifle
Armorers Re -Certification School in LaCrosse, Wisconsin on January 12-13,
2010, with costs not to exceed $1,060.00, including use of city vehicle.
5. Communication from Human Resources Manager transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Suzy Schares to the position of City Clerk, effective
January 11, 2010.
6. Communication from Human Resources Manager transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Michelle Boswell to the position of Executive Secretary for
the Mayor's office, effective at a mutually agreed upon date.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
National Dairy Cattle Congress, 250 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
12/23/10) (Includes Sunday Sales)
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Consent Agenda continued
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Beer License Permit Application
Class C
XO Food & Liquor, 428 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/14/10) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Save More Foods, 1975 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/5/11) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Hy -Vee Food & Drugstore #3, 1422 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/11)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Casey's General Store #2866, 51 E. Tower Park Drive (New Owner) (Expires
12/22/10) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Casey's General Store #2867, 2424 Ranchero Road (New Owner) (Expires
12/22/10) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Roux Orleans, Bourre Lounge, Sky Event Centre, 501 Sycamore Street (New)
(1/1/11) (Includes Sunday Sales & Catering Privilege)
4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/8/11) (Includes Sunday
Karma Bar, 309 W.
Sales)
The Locker Room Lounge, 1918 Hawthorne
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
XO Food & Liquor, 428 Franklin Street
Sunday Sales)
Save More Foods, 1975 Franklin
Sunday Sales)
Hy -Vee Food & Drugstore #3, 1422
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Avenue
(Renewal) (Expires 12/31/10)
(Renewal) (Expires 12/14/10) (Includes
Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/5/11) (Includes
Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/11)
Wine License Permit Application
Class B
XO Food & Liquor, 428 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/14/10) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Save More Foods, 1975 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/5/11) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Hy -Vee Food & Drugstore #3, 1422 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/11)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
h. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Special Class C
Grout Museum, 503 South Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/14/10) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
i. Native Wine Permit Application
Casey's General Store #2866, 51 E. Tower Park Drive (New Owner) (Expires
12/22/10) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Casey's General Store #2867, 2424 Ranchero Road (New Owner) (Expires
12/22/10) (Includes Sunday Sales)
j. Outdoor Service Area Application
Grout Museum, 503 South Street
The Locker Room Lounge, 1918 Hawthorne Avenue
k. Dance License Permit Application
Tiki's Bar, 229 E. 4th Street
1. Recommendation of Police Chief to deny the following:
Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Diamond Bar, 313 W. 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/30/10) (Includes Sunday
Sales and Catering Privilege)
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Jared Vincent, Beck's Sports Brewery Insurance Agent, stated that they have been
going through a yearlong process to consolidate all of the licenses and
insurance policies to one date of January 1, 2010. Mr. Vincent stated that the
current license will be cancelled effective January 1, 2010. Mr. Vincent stated
that his concern is that this is the last council meeting of the year and if the
new license application is not approved before January 1, 2010, then they will
be shut down by state law from January 1, 2010 until the next Council meeting.
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Consent Agenda continued
Thomas Jennings, Chief of Police, stated that as long as the paperwork has been
filed with the State of Iowa the establishment will be able to remain open until
the Fire Department does the approval.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven, with Councilperson Steve Schmitt abstaining on payment
vouchers in the amount of $293.50 for Schmitt Telecom. Motion carried.
HEARINGS
130396 - Getty/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Emilio
Castro to sell and convey for $4,330.00 city -owned property generally located at
717 Columbia Street to build a two -stall garage on the property, as published in
the Waterloo Courier on December 17, 2009, be received and placed on file.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
130397 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Getty/Hart
that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
130398 - Getty/Hart
that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance", be adopted and City
Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1219.
130399 - Getty/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the Purchase of One (1)
2010 Elgin Pelican 3 -Wheel Street Sweeper for Street Department, as published in
the Waterloo Courier on December 17, 2009, be received and placed on file.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
130400 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Getty/Hart
that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
130401 - Getty/Hart
that "Resolution authorizing the Purchase of One (1) 2010 Elgin Pelican 3 -Wheel
Street Sweeper for Street Department from Trans -IA Equipment at a cost of
$160,629.50", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1220.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
130402 - Hart/Reggie Schmitt
that communication from Police Chief transmitting recommendation of award of
contract in the amount of $38,719.03 to Dimensions of Waterloo, Iowa in
conjunction with F.Y. 2010 Office Furniture Update Project for Police
Department, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said
contract", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1221.
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REPORTS
130403 - Hart/Reggie Schmitt
that communication from City Engineer transmitting request to rescind Resolution
No. 2009-977 in its entirety and to approve revised list for Reconstruction and
Overlay Street Improvements for 2010, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said lists", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1222.
130404 - Hart/Reggie Schmitt
that communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting City of Waterloo
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009, be
received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
DOCUMENTS
130405 - Greenwood/Steve Schmitt
that communication from Director of Waterloo Center For The Arts transmitting
application with Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Hotel/Motel grant in the
amount of $9,472.00 for general marketing, advertising and printing expenses for
the Waterloo Center For The Arts, be received, placed on filed and "Resolution
approving said application", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1223.
130406 - Greenwood/Steve Schmitt
that communication from Director of Waterloo Center For The Arts transmitting
application with Iowa Department of Economic Development for Community
Attraction and Tourism Program Marketing grant in the amount of $15,000.00, with
required 50 percent local cash match, to be used for advertising and promotional
efforts of the Phelps Youth Pavilion, be received, placed on filed and
"Resolution approving said application", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1224.
130407 - Greenwood/Steve Schmitt
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting grant
applications with McElroy Trust in the amount of $25,000.00, Black Hawk Gaming
Commission in the amount of $20,000.00, Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors
in the amount of $5,000.00, to provide the match required by the Vision Iowa
Board for a RECAT grant for Mark's Park and Performance Structure, be received,
placed on filed and "Resolution approving said applications", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1225.
130408 - Steve Schmitt/Welper
that communication from City Planner transmitting request for a variance to the
requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance in Section 2.3(1) Final Plat Submittal
for Preliminary and Final Plat of Kalsem Minor Plat, be received, placed on file
and "Resolution approving said variance", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1226.
130409 - Steve Schmitt/Welper
that communication from City Planner transmitting Preliminary Plat of Kalsem
Minor Plat, together with staff report, aerial photo, minor plat and report of
the City Engineer, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
preliminary plat", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1227.
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Documents continued
130410 - Steve Schmitt/Welper
that communication from City Planner transmitting Final Plat of Kalsem Minor
Plat, together with staff report, aerial photo, minor plat and report of the
City Engineer, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said final
plat", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1228.
130411 - Steve Schmitt/Welper
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and
Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries of
Waterloo, Iowa at a total cost of $3,229,675.54 for the F.Y. 2008 Street
Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 736, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and two-year Maintenance Bond
be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1229.
130412 - Welper/Reggie Schmitt
that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 2
for a net increase in the amount of $69,794.26 for work performed by Aspro, Inc.
& Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2008 Street
Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 736, be received, placed on file and
approved and Mayor and Deputy City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
130413 - Welper/Reggie Schmitt
that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Construction Plans
for Sanitary Sewer Serving Anderson Building, Et Al, as submitted by VJ
Engineering, Inc. of Cedar Falls, and Sewage Treatment Agreement with Iowa
Department of Natural Resources, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1230.
130414 - Welper/Reggie Schmitt
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting modified agreement with
Snyder & Associates of Ankeny, Iowa at a cost not to exceed $46,972.00, with 20
percent city match not to exceed $9,394.40, to provide professional services for
the design of the F.Y. 2010 Ridgeway Avenue and La Porte Road Connection,
Contract No. 775, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Councilperson Getty asked if the city match was in regard to the fire station.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, responded that the match was coming from a local
option fund because it's a new road that is being constructed with federal
dollars. Mr. Thorson stated that the connection will help the fire station but
will also be good for the traffic in the area.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1231.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
130415 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2009-1194 and adopt new resolution
for the City of Waterloo, Iowa Driver's License and Accident Policy and rescind
the City of Waterloo Insurability Criteria for Driving City Vehicles", be
adopted.
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Resolutions to be Adopted continued
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Mayor Hurley stated that Council did approve Resolution No. 2009-1194 a few
weeks ago and everything was not in the new policy before being adopted. He
stated that there were some concerns expressed by staff from many different
angles. He stated that there were several meetings and work sessions held on
this topic, and that the policy is now workable. Mayor Hurley noted that the
root of the policy is losing arbitration, signals from the insurance carrier and
not wanting to go down that path again. He stated the business of rescinding
the Waterloo Insurability Criteria for Driving City Vehicles is because it
turned out to be groundless and is no longer needed. He referenced the changes
that were made to the policy.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Six. Nays: Cole.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1232.
130416 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper
that communication from Mayor Tim Hurley transmitting request from Waterloo
Center For The Arts for discretionary hotel/motel tax funds in the amount of
$25,091.00 for support of Youth Pavilion marketing, be received, placed on file
and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Councilperson Hart asked about the amounts that were budgeted for marketing last
year, spent on marketing, if there are any grant funds still unused and can any
of the remaining funds be used for the strategic plan that is currently laid out
beginning in November 2009. Cammie Scully, Cultural and Arts Director, stated
that in FY09, $21,163.00, and in FY10 there was a budget of $24,348.00, with a
remaining balance of $12,000.00 with half the year remaining as well. Ms.
Scully stated that in FY11 they will only start with $3,500.00 and are dependent
on grant funds. Ms. Scully stated that they have submitted two of the grants
and don't know whether they will receive those or not. Ms. Scully stated that
the council discretionary that was received last fiscal year is totally
expended. Ms. Scully stated that the total budget is $46,087.00. Ms. Scully
stated that's the same budget as last year but were not able to raise the total
funds. Ms. Scully restated that they are dependent on grant funding for
marketing and that there is only $3,500.00 guaranteed for next year.
Councilperson Getty asked if the $46,000.00 was used for marketing and Ms.
Scully responded that it was. Ms. Scully stated that they generally don't
receive the full amount from the grants that they are requesting. Mayor Hurley
asked Ms. Scully to expand on the impact that the marketing expenditures have
had. Ms. Scully stated that within the first year, 46,000 people were served
through the Youth Pavilion, but that was the first year. Ms. Scully stated that
there is always that first year excitement and now is the most important time to
be able to market the Youth Pavilion to continue to bring those people in. Ms.
Scully stated that the marketing directly effects the gift store, Youth
Pavilion, admissions, programs, special events and every source of revenue that
is brought in. Councilperson Hart stated that the challenge for him is that he
has seen the Nickelodeon Awards and different achievements that the Youth
Pavilion has received. Councilperson Hart stated that his own children have
benefited. Councilperson Hart stated that he was a little challenged by the
$25,000.00 and one particular part of the marketing in Des Moines.
Councilperson Hart stated that he understands that the city is trying to
increase the marketing to attract more people to the Youth Pavilion and other
amenities that are offered in this area but without that marketing it is
somewhere around $6,000.00 to $9,000.00. Councilperson Hart stated that it is
closer to about $15,000.00 for the project. Councilperson Hart stated that the
process is not in place to be able to break the numbers down within a small
committee but he would like to have it a little closer to $15,000.00.
Councilperson Hart stated that would be done by taking off $9,472.00 for the
movie advertising for Des Moines, Iowa area. Mayor Hurley asked if the
advertising would be done on screens or if the money was going to a company out
of Des Moines, Iowa. Cammie Scully stated that she would have to take a look at
that. Ms. Scully stated that Shannon Farlow is the Marketing Director and is
the one that put the package together. Councilperson Welper asked if that is
what the committee does. Councilperson Welper stated that they can request more
but the committee makes the decision if it should be less, therefore, there is
no reason to change the dollar amount at this point. Councilperson Hart asked
what committee.
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Resolutions to be Adopted continued
Councilperson Welper responded that he thought there was a group that looked
over these requests. Mayor Hurley stated that does not start until January
2010. Councilperson Hart stated that the committee is not in place at this time
so council is the committee at the moment.
Councilperson Hart requested that the amount be changed to $15,000.00 for
support of Youth Pavilion marketing. Motion died due to a lack of a second.
Councilperson Hart stated that $9,500.00 is going to marketing in Des Moines,
Iowa, which is good regionally, but he would like to see some more radio
stations locally or the money being spent locally. Councilperson Hart stated
that is $9,500.00 going directly out of the community to Des Moines.
Councilperson Hart stated that there is no guarantee that it is going to present
heads on beds locally. Councilperson Hart stated that he is wondering about the
value of the $9,500.00 to Des Moines, Iowa.
Following comments a vote was taken on the original motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1233.
130417 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper
that communication from Executive Director of Waterloo Convention & Visitors
Bureau transmitting recommendation of hotel/motel mini -grants in the amount of
$1,000.00 for The Girl Scouts Present an Evening with Olympic Gold Medalist
Shawn Johnson to be held on March 25, 2010 to assist with advertising costs; and
$950.00 for Waterhawks Ski Team to assist with web site re -development, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said mini grants", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1234.
130418 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper
that communication from City Engineer transmitting request for reduced storm
water management fees for the Storm Water Management Program for Low -Income
Households and Single Family Households over 65 years of age, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said fees", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1235.
130419 - Hart/Reggie Schmitt
that "Resolution accepting and approving acquisition of property generally
located at 233 Ash Street, as granted by court order pursuant to Section 657A of
the Iowa Code", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1236.
130420 - Hart/Reggie Schmitt
that "Resolution accepting and approving acquisition of property generally
located at 1828 Franklin Street", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1237.
NEW BUSINESS
130421 - Hart/Steve Schmitt
that communication from Leisure Services Director requesting to rescind
Resolution No. 2009-1215 on the Purchase of 2010 Golf Turf Equipment, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution setting new date of hearing as January
11, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described
purchase", be adopted and Deputy City Clerk instructed to publish notice of
same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1238.
SHORT VIDEO OF MAYOR TIM HURLEY WAS PRESENTED
December 21, 2009 Page 8
FINAL REMARKS FROM MAYOR TIM HURLEY
130422 - Being the Mayor of Waterloo for the past 6 years has been a profound honor and
privilege for me. I have gained much more personally then I have ever been able
to return in kind of that I am certain. To be able to represent the citizens of
this great city across the state, in our nations capital and even in Canada has
been a wonderful and rewarding experience for me. It has made me be proud to be
your public servant. I do wish to offer some particular expressions of
gratitude. First, to my wife Cathy and my family who have supported me during
three terms as Mayor and a partial term as a Councilman. Thank you. This is a
very important job but it is not the most important as being a good husband,
father, grandpa and brother is. And for those times, I let the very important
get in the way of the most important. I know I can depend upon your already
taxed understanding and acceptance. For what the future might bring, all I can
say is look out family here comes Tim. To the citizens of Waterloo, thank you
for being just who you are, resilient, engaged, interested and forward-looking.
To those who voted for me, thank you for the precious gift of your trust. For
those who didn't vote for me, thank you for your constructive criticisms, ideas
and concerns and these all helped all of us to make better decisions. To Mayor
Elect Buck Clark, I offer my congratulations, my sincere best wishes, my promise
to let you make your own way and my readiness to return your calls should you
wish. To Steve Schmitt, congratulations on a great campaign. Anyone who runs
for public office, successful or not, deserves our respect and gratitude. You
did it well Steve Schmitt and your voice is an important one to continue to be
heard and I am pleased that you are continuing public service on the next City
Council. To David Jones, Councilman Elect for Ward 1, again congratulations
David. You are brand new to local government but you ran for it like a veteran
and I know you've already worked hard to get up to speed on City issues. Thank
you for that. To Reggie Schmitt, co-worker for many years at the Waterloo Deere
Operations, utility in -fielder on our softball team, active fellow parishioner
at St. Edward's Church, and my faithful and trusted Mayor Pro Tem for the last
four years. Thank you Reggie for your service to Ward 1, to this Council and to
the City. I don't believe anyone in this room or anyone listening knows more of
the fine details of our City government, how it works, where it works, when it
works and how to pay for it. You have been perseverant, persistent and always
pertinent. I wish you continued success in your future endeavors. To this City
Council as a whole, including John Kincaid, Eric Gunderson and Buck Clark all of
whom of which I gladly served. I want to thank you for your support, your
deliberation, your opposition, your grasp of the issues and for your advocacy
for what was right for the citizens of Waterloo. I firmly believe that history
will show that the City Council of the last six years while perhaps not the most
flamboyant nor the most political has indeed been the most productive. With
your advice and consent on many critical issues our city has made dramatic
strides in becoming the best that it can be. Waterloo has become an appreciated
model for positive change where once it was the brunt of criticism. You,
Council, truly deserve to take proper credit for that and I look forward to
watching for even better things to come out of these chambers. Finally, to my
staff and all city employees, you are simply the best. I suppose fair criticism
could be directed my way for placing so much of my own trust and faith in you
and the organizations you represent. Others may have seen you as part of a
problem and acted accordingly. From day one I saw you as the main cog in the
solutions we had to effect to attain our goals. You never let me down and in
that you never failed in your task to carry out the intentions of the Mayor and
Council. Staff, your experience, your skill, your knowledge all accumulated
over hundreds of man years of faithful work could justifiably be put up against
that of any other city in the country. Some of us plan or create ideas, some of
us deliberate change and approve and some of us simply stand on the sideline
watching. You do and you do it so well. So much has changed for the better of
our city in recent years in your day-to-day work and commitment to excellence is
the place to look when anyone should ask how did this happen. Thank you for
your support and due diligence for these last 6 years. Any successes we've
enjoyed or will shortly experience rests squarely in your hands and on your
shoulders. I do leave office with a firm conviction that we've made significant
progress together in what we started off to do 6 years ago; improve our
financial stewardship, improve our delivery of services, improving our image and
improving the economic development platform. I believe we've seen success in
all of those areas. We've accomplished much in a short period and we've done it
as a team along with many business non -profits, social service agencies, the
faith community and plain citizens working with us. I have every confidence
that Waterloo is pointed in the right direction so much so that I'll conclude
with the same call to action that we started with in January 2004, "Look out
Iowa here comes Waterloo". Thank you.
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Cole/Reggie Schmitt
that the final remarks from Mayor Tim Hurley be received and placed on file.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
130423 - Cole/Reggie Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:31 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Carol Failor
Deputy City Clerk