HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05/20/2019COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 20, 2019
4:320 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Morrissey, Feuss, Klein, Amos, Schmitt, and Juon. Absent: Jacobs.
Moved by Schmitt seconded by Amos that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice -vote
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Objective: Review of proposed bicycle ordinance.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, explained that the purpose of the ordinance is to update
the current ordinance and establish safety rules for bicyclists in Waterloo both on the streets and
on the trails.
Mohammad Elahi, Traffic Engineer, provided an overview of the ordinance.
Mrs. Klein questioned if fifteen year olds should have training or a permit for riding on
motorized bikes.
Mohammad Elahi agreed, but explained that the state laws are not in sync with the technology.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if there is a written test for a youth riding a motorized bike.
Mohammad Elahi explained that the state does not have a written test.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if other cities in the Cedar Valley have similar ordinances and if those
were consulted to create similarities between cities.
Mohammad explained that they did look at other cities but felt it would be best to create an
ordinance that addresses safety needs for Waterloo.
Objective: Update from Grow Cedar Valley.
Carrie Darrah, Lisa Skubal, Will Frost, and Wes James of Grow Cedar Valley (formerly known
as the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance and Chamber) provided an update on
external marketing and business growth, talent recruitment and retention initiatives, updated
goals and communication metrics for the organization, advocacy and engagement with state and
federal legislators, and the TechWorks Campus.
With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Schmitt seconded by Amos that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Voice -vote Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Kelley Felc
City Clerk