HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07/22/2019COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 22, 2019
3:35 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Morrissey, Feuss, Klein, Amos, Schmitt, and Juon. Absent: Jacobs. Mr.
Feuss participated via telephone.
Moved by Juon seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice -vote
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Objective: Edits to Title 1 of city code.
The city council discussed sections 1-5-4 through 1-5-9 of edits to Title 1 of the Waterloo City
Code.
Objective: Update from Vandewalle and Associates.
Marta Purdy and Brian Vandewalle, Vandewalle Associates, provided an overview of new
economic development projects occurring in Waterloo between 2008 and 2018. They
highlighted future projects such as the Techworks Outlots, Marina, and Art Bloc building. They
further noted they created the Waterloo Opportunity Zone prospectus.
Mrs. Juon asked if the Marina concept has been finalized.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that AECOM is
working with the Army Corps of Engineers on design for public improvements and Vandewalle
is working on visualizing how things will fit spatially.
Mrs. Juon asked what degree of involvement Vandewalle has in the decisions for the Marina
project and would it include security.
Brian Vandewalle explained that the marina is a central location that can help hotels and
downtown housing. Its development has been a priority for the Waterloo Development
Corporation, and can have great potential for the community. He explained that his company
helps with visioning for creating tax increment to pay for public improvements.
Doug Shindel, AECOM, explained that he could look into security as part of their process.
Mr. Morrissey asked if E. 4th Street from Franklin to Dane is currently being consider for future
plans.
Brian Vandewalle explained that there has been some discussion.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if this location is in an opportunity zone.
Mayor Hart confirmed.
Noel Anderson explained that city staff meets with a consortium of people in the area on a
monthly basis to talk about future projects.
Mr. Morrissey questioned where the white water course falls within the plan.
Brian Vandewalle commented that it is not included at this time and that there are some obstacles
which have been identified.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained that all of the obstacles have been identified
and addressed in the current plans and it is shovel ready, and though the cost of the project has
increased significantly, it is ready to go with the right grant funding stream.
Mr. Schmitt suggested that the presentations occur prior to voting on funding.
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With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Juon seconded by Schmitt that the
meeting be adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Voice -vote Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Kelley Felc e
City Clerk