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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSupplemental Attachments - 12/30/2019OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF IOWA ) ) SS BLACK HAWK COUNTY ) I, Jonathan Grieder, do solemnly swear I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and I will faithfully and impartially to the best of my ability, discharge all the duties of the office of Council Member in the City of Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, as now or hereafter required by law. Subscribed and sworn to me this •'4:Cdt4tt.t.e€_ nathan Grieder day of Quentin Hart, Mayor OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF IOWA ) ) SS BLACK HAWK COUNTY ) I, Quentin Hart, do solemnly swear I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and I will faithfully and impartially to the best of my ability, discharge all the duties of the office of Mayor in the City of Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, as now or hereafter required by law. Subscribed and sworn to me this Quentin Hart day of idetallak , 201. Kelley Felc City Clerk STATE OF IOWA OATH OF OFFICE ) SS BLACK HAWK COUNTY ) I, Dave Boesen, do solemnly swear I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and I will faithfully and impartially to the best of my ability, discharge all the duties of the office of Council Member in the City of Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, as now •,r hereafter required by law. 4.4ev Dave Boesen Subscribed and sworn to me this 3 0 day of >eC-C-ktti ,v--- , 20 1--1(151,v:2-171a5;t--- Quentin Hart, Mayor City of Waterloo Finance Committee Preliminary Draft Invoice Report Fo e 30 2019 Approva Finance Committee Accounts Payable Open Invoice Report Total As of Friday, December 20, 2019 EFT Transactions: 526,819.47 GATSO 56,880.00 Add: Wellmark Weekly Claims 168,143.52 Reduce Grow Cedar Valley (41.00) 751,801.99 Workers Compensation Issued by TPA Housing Authority Housing Assistance EFT's Housing Authority Housing Assistance EFT's Payroll 19,027.16 3,098.45 419,062.44 1,745,915.55 Bill Payment Total - Monday, December 3o, 2019 2,938,905.59 Payment L� Council e�e.r or related Amended Council Agenda Item Council Meeting December 30, 2019 DELETE Item 9 Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Deer Acres, LLC, for the rehabilitation of three residential units, located at 1427-1429 W. 3rd Street and 405 Bayard Street, with a minimum value of $75, 000 each, and approving a Development Grant of $5, 000 per unit, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents. Reason: Item is removed to allow additional time to work on terms of the agreement with the developer. Prior Notice of Motion to Rescind December 30, 2019 (At end of Oral Comments) " Mr. Mayor: I speak to give prior notice that at the next Waterloo, Iowa, meeting of City Council occurring on January 6, 2020, the motion will be made to Rescind the vote (action) of the Waterloo City Council on December 16, 2019 which approved Item #6 on that meeting's Agenda under the Resolution section which stated: "Resolution approving a City of Waterloo Merit Pay and Performance Evaluation Policy". This notice is according to our current Code of Ordinance Language, which follows parliamentary procedure. Again, this is the declaration giving Previous Notice for such Rescind vote to take place at our next City Council Meeting on January 6, 2020. FINANCE DEPT. STAFF ONLY LINE ITEM USED TRAVEL REQUEST CITY OF WATERLOO FY BUDGETED EXPENDED YTD THIS REQUEST LEFT AFTER THIS REQUEST DATE Original - Clerk/Finance Copy - Department NAME(S) AND POSITION(S): Bob Jorgensen, golf superintendent DATE: 12/17/19 NAME OF CLASS / MEETING: Iowa Turfgrass Conference and Tradeshow DESTINATION: Altoona, Iowa DEPARTURE POINT IF NOT WATERLOO: DEPARTURE DATE: January 8, 2020 RETURN DATE: January 9, 2020 DATE(S) OF MEETING: January 7 - 9, 2020 PURPOSE OF TRAVEL/TRAINING: To keep up on new equipment and products. To attend Pesticide Applicator class to maintain license as required in this job position. WILL TRAVEL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL: YES NO COST $ METHOD OF TRAVEL: X CITY VEHICLE AIRFARE DEPARTING FROM: PRIVATE VEHICLE ESTIMATE OF COST: LODGING TAXI MEALS PARKING 195.00 REGISTRATION AIRFARE MILEAGE/FUEL MISC/TOLLS TOTAL FOR ALL: $ 195.00 BUDGET LINE ITEM: 010-37-4120-1346 X GRANT REIMBURSABLE YES NO X YES NO REQUIRED CERTIFICATION TOTAL: $ 195.00 PER PERSON I BELIEVE THIS TRIP SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND IS NECESSARY AND BENEFICIAL TO THE CITY OF WATERLOO I APPROVE THIS TRAVEL REQUEST C:i t, DEPARTMENT HEAD �' MAYOR i'_1�., 7-/ DATE DATE K:\Shared Goodies\Forms\Travel Request Form January 2010 ItWA TURFGRASS 2020 TURFGRASS CONFERENCE . TRADE SHOW JANUARY 7 - 9, 2020 I THE MEADOWS EVENT CENTER 1 ALTOONA, IOWA © CONTACT INFORMATION Please print all information clearly and exactly as you wish it to appear on your name badge. Name: X — ' Company / Organization: (..9#'/tt�,5'9`"0"1 clfd/.,- eY�r� ie Phone: �� " '=,3/- Address: 4`% 0,* % /fie /-// `t:�. �f jam/ rc, r t%/21 it � Wz2le ic) ® REGISTRATION Email: Please choose your conference package and any additional options. Non-member prices listed in parentheses. Students Regular Registration Onsite & After 1/1/20 Your Selections to Q 0 Full Conference Registration includes education, lunches, trade show, and PAT h $60 $225 ($250) $250 ($275) $ VWUGS & Wed Registration includes education, lunch, and trade show ed & Thurs Registration includes education, lunches, trade show, and PAT $50 $40 $195 ($215) $175 ($195) $215 ($235) $195 ($215) $ $ 15 0 Tuesday Registration includes education, trade show, and hors d'oeuvres $20 $120 ($140) $135 ($155) $ 0 Wednesday Registration includes education, lunch, trade show. (Does not include $30 $150 ($170) $165 ($185) $ Awards & Scholarship Steak Dinner) ❑ Thursday Registration includes education, lunch, and PAT $20 $90 ($110) $105 ($125) $ ❑ Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) ONLY $50 $50 ($50) $55 ($55) $ ❑ ISTMA Membership Social complimentary for ISTMA members, Tuesday, 7:00 PM CL $0 $0 $0 $ $25 $25 $25 $ ❑ Awards & Scholarship Steak Dinner Wednesday, 6:30 PM CO 0 Spouse Registration complimentary Trade Show Only $0 $0 $0 $ Name: NEW There is a cost to attend this year's Award and Scholarship Steak Dinner Total $ 1 5 © SESSION SELECTION Please choose the education session you anticipate spending the most amount of time in. 'Golf Course Session 0 Lawn Care & Landscape Session 0 Sports Turf Session © METHOD OF PAYMENT ❑ Check Enclosed OR 0 Visa ❑ Mastercard ❑ American Express Card Number: Exp. Date: CW #: Name on Card: Signature: Iowa Turfgrass Institute I 1605 North Ankeny Boulevard, Suite 210, Ankeny, Iowa 50023 Phone: 515.635.0306 I Email: randy@iowaturfgrass.org EDUCATION PROGRAM WEDNESDAY I JANUARY 8, 2020 9:00 am - 9:45 am Avoiding Tank Mixing Errors: Applying the Principles of Compatibility and Mixing Sequence - Fred Whitford, PhD, Purdue University It is a common practice to combine multiple crop protection products into a single spray application, called tank mixing. However, each formulated product has a set of diverse, intricate, and complex chemical structures. As a result, each additional tank mix partner increases the potential for incompatibilities (negative interactions). A focus on how formulation, tank mixing order, and carrier type (i.e. water or fertilizer) influence compatibility between products. The Power of Humics in Your Management Program - Anthony Goldsby, PhD, The Andersons In recent years there have been an increasing number of products being introduced to the green industry containing Humic/Fulvic Acid. Many different marketing claims are made from manufactures as to what these products can do, but what has really been scientifically proven? In this talk we will discuss how Humic Substances are manufactured and current scientific research that supports using these products in turfgrass management. Skinner Ballroom B Common Human Resources Problems Landscapers Make and How to Avoid Them - Steve Cesare, PhD, The Harvest Group The complexity associated with human resources, employment law, and personnel systems has be- come burdensome to say the least. Landscapers have found themselves spending an increased amount of time on their human resources programs to prevent costly mistakes from impacting their business operations, overall profit and loss, and organizational culture. This presentation offers information on the most commonly -occurring human resources problems that landscapers routinely have to deal with, and provides recommendations to improve the quality of their human resources programs. Skinner Ballroom C 9:45 am - 10:30 am Dos and Don'ts: a Superintendent's Guide to Golf Construction - Kevin Norby, Herfort Norby Golf Course Architects Learn about when you need an architect and when you can do the work in house. Kevin Norby will walk you through what you should and shouldn't do when doing projects on your own. Skinner Ballroom A Fall Maintenance, Winterization, and Spring Start Up of Spray Equipment - Fred Whitford, PhD, Purdue University After a long season of applying pesticides, it can take a lot of effort to make any needed repairs, complete fall maintenance, and winterize your sprayer. But with the ever-increasing cost of today's equipment, avoiding or improperly servicing your sprayer for winter storage can be a costly mistake when starting up in the spring. Learn a few of the steps necessary to prepare your sprayer for winter and complete routine maintenance for a quick startup in the spring. Sk Maximizing Your Gain - Understanding the Numbers That Drive Your Business -Josiah Cherry, KJK LawnCare, Inc. There is a lot of industry talk around gross profit margins and what they should look like. This presentation wit help give you line -of -sight into what your numbers should look like for your business, and how to go after them. Skinner Ballroom C 8 IOWA TURFGRASS CONFERENCE 2020 WEDNESDAY I JANUARY 8, 2020 (CONTINUED) 10:45 am - 11:30 am Best Practices Related to Performance Management - Steve Cesare, PhD, The Harvest Group Whether it be performance appraisals, corrective action, or employee termination, the area of perfor- mance management is a delicate area in which landscapers must demonstrate a clear understanding of the legal requirements, professional techniques, and personnel planning processes to sustain a tal- ented, motivated, and effective workforce. To that end, this session offers landscapers with specific in- formation on proper coaching methods, performance reviews, and disciplinary procedures to promote effective feedback, improved performance, and employee retention while at the same time minimizing the likelihood of a wrongful termination lawsuit. ISU Sports Turf Research Update and the Future - Dr. Adam Thoms and Ben Pease, M.S., Iowa State University Iowa State University has the largest dedicated sports turf research facility in the Midwest and one of the largest in the nation. Hear about what is currently being studdied and what the future could hold for the sports turf industry in Iowa. Learn how this could positively affect your job as a professional sports turf manager.Bring your questions, comments, and ideas to the presentation. Skinner Ballroom 8 The Pros and Cons of Winter Work - Josiah Cherry, KJK LawnCare, Inc. Have you ever thought once November 1st hits and you have finished your last fall cleanup, "Where does your business go?" What options are available to keep our team and business running in the "down months?" Skinner Ballroom C 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Keepin' It Sharp: Reels, Bedknife, and Roller Panel - Jeff Smith, JRM, Inc., Don Miner, Turfwerks, Brian Abels, Toad Valley Golf Course Reels, bedknives, and rollers are the bedrock of your maintenance practices. These items must always be in tip top shape for the best performance. Learn from a panel of experts the know quite a bit about the daily and yearly maintenance of these important pieces. Facilities and Grounds Discussion - Troy McQuillen, Kirkwood Community College, Mike Andresen, CSFM, Kirkwood Community College, Tim Van Loo, CSFM, Iowa State University Take a look at the big picture of Sports Turf Maintenance. Learn how regular maintenance activities can affect the whole facility. Skinner Bailroom B What Can We Learn From Truck Accidents? - Fred Whitford, PhD, Purdue University Just because someone else is at fault from a traffic accident doesn't necessarily mean you or the company are absolved. Learn how lawyers and the courts work when it comes to highway accidents involving spray application equipment and pesticides transported on the highway. More importantly, you will learn why keeping the trucks and trailers repaired and maintaining maintenance records is so important in protecting the driver and company. Skinner Ballroom C 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch A luncheon is provided inside the Trade Show floor for all Wednesday attendees. Seating is available on the stage, if necessary. Bishop BallrocB WWW.IOWATURFGRASS.ORG 9 EDUCATION PROGRAM WEDNESDAY I JANUARY 8, 2020 (CONTINUED) 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm IPLCA Annual Meeting Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association members are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting to review and discuss relevant association information. Skinner Ballroom A 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm ISTMA Annual Meeting Iowa Golf Course Superintendent Association members are encourage to attend the Annual Meeting to review and discuss relevant association information. Skinner Ballroom A 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Iowa GCSA Annual Meeting Iowa Sports Turf Managers Association members are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting to review and discuss releveant association information. Skinner Ballroom A 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cocktail Social Hour Join all attendees for an hour of networking prior to the Awards and Scholarship Steak Dinner. Hors d'oeurves and a cash bar will be available during this relaxing hour for all attendees. Meadows Commons 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Awards & Scholarship Steak Dinner Help us celebrate outstanding individuals receiving awards for their success in 2019, and students receiving scholarships in 2020. The Iowa Turfgrass Institute, the Iowa Golf Course Superintendents Association and the Iowa Sports Turf Managers Association will hand out annual awards to deserving individuals and scholarships to worthy students. In a business casual setting, attendees will receive a plated, three course meal, featuring steak, served with a house salad, freshly baked artisan breads, seasonal vegetables, and accompanied with dessert. Cash bars will also be available for interested individuals. Join us in honoring these individuals for their significant accomplishments in 2019. NEW IN 2020: Cost to at- tend the steak dinner will be $25. Please sign up on the RSVP portion of your attendee registration form. Bishop Ballroom 10 IOWA TURFGRASS CONFERENCE 2020 THURSDAY I JANUARY 9, 2020 9:00 am - 9:45 am Soil Testing Simplified - Doug Soldat, PhD, University of Wisconsin - Madison This talk will cover the uses and abuses of soil testing based on the latest research. We will cover how soil testing works and how to interpret the often confusing and conflicting results to ensure you are getting your monies worth from your soil testing program. Calibration - Ben Pease, MS, Iowa State University This will be a great presentation for those very important employees of yours. Learn tips and tricks to properly calibrating you equipment before it goes out on the job. Sk nee 9:45 am - 10:30 am Organic and Reduced -Risk Turf Management - Doug Soldat, PhD, University of Wisconsin - Madison More and more consumers expect an organic option in most of the products they buy. However, organ- ic turfgrass management has not yet become a reality. We will discuss aspects of organic turf manage- ment that work, and areas where it is lacking. Skinner Ballroom A & B Winners and Losers, an Update of Turfgrass Cultivar Performance - Nick Christians, PhD, and Adam Thoms, PhD, Iowa State University This talk will focus on new cultivars and how they have performed in Iowa over the past growing sea- sons. Turfgrass species discussed include: perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass in the sun and shade, tall fescue in sun and shade as well as under athletic traffic, and some tips on turfgrass establishment. 10:30 am - 11:00 am Pesticide Recertification Training: Category 6 Any individual seeking pesticide applicator re -certification in Right of Way must attend the category 6 training at 10:30am. You must also attend the regularly scheduled pesticide applicator training at 12:15pm. This is a new session this year. Skinner Ballroom A 10:45 am - 11:30 am Turfgrass Insect IPM Step 2: Identification - Donald Lewis, PhD, Iowa State University We see many injuries in the landscape over the course of the growing season, but to properly treat those injuries we must know what is causing them. This seminar will cover identification of common turfgrass insect pests and what kind of damage they cause. Dr. Lewis will provide examples from his experience and how to best control them. Skinner Ballroom A & B 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Pesticide Recertification Training: Category 5 Any individual seeking pesticide applicator re -certification in aquatic pest management must attend the category 5 training at 11:30 am. For category 5 re -certification, you must attend the following 2-hour training session as well. Skinner Ballroom A 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm Pesticide Recertification Training: Categories 30T, 5, 6, and 10 Continuing instructional credits are being offered to certified pesticide applicators for re -certification of commercial or private licenses in categories 30 (Ornamental Pest), 3T (Turf Pest), 30T (Ornamental and Turf Pest), 6 (Right -of -Way), and 10 (Research and Demonstration). Skinner Ballroom WWW.IOWATURFGRASS.ORG 11 TRAVEL REQUEST CITY OF WATERLOO NAME(S) AND POSITION(S): Brad VanderWerff, golf superintendent FINANCE DEPT. STAFF ONLY LINE ITEM USED FY BUDGETED EXPENDED YTD THIS REQUEST LEFT AFTER THIS REQUEST DATE Original - Clerk/Finance Copy - Department NAME OF CLASS / MEETING: Iowa Turfgrass Conference and Tradeshow DATE: 12/17/19 DESTINATION: Altoona, Iowa DEPARTURE POINT IF NOT WATERLOO: DEPARTURE DATE: January 8, 2020 RETURN DATE: January 9, 2020 DATE(S) OF MEETING: January 7 — 9, 2020 PURPOSE OF TRAVEL/TRAINING: To keep up on new equipment and products. To attend Pesticide Applicator class to maintain license as required in this job position. - WILL TRAVEL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL: COST $ YES NO METHOD OF TRAVEL: X CITY VEHICLE AIRFARE DEPARTING FROM: PRIVATE VEHICLE ESTIMATE OF COST: LODGING TAXI MEALS PARKING 195.00 REGISTRATION AIRFARE MILEAGE/FUEL MISC/TOLLS TOTAL FOR ALL: $ 195.00 BUDGET LINE ITEM: 010-37-4120-1346 X GRANT REIMBURSABLE YES NO X YES NO REQUIRED CERTIFICATION TOTAL: $ 195.00 PER PERSON I BELIEVE THIS TRIP SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND IS NECESSARY AND BENEFICIAL TO THE CITY OF WATERLOO I APPROVE THIS TRAVEL REQUEST --�-- t� '. _ii_e vim:- I, I DEPARTMENT HEA MAYOR �/ / '?ATE DATE I..:AShared Goodies\Forms\Travel Request Form January 2010 I�WA Tl1RfGRASS H,STITLITE 2020 TURFGRASS CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW JANUARY 7 - 9, 2020 I THE MEADOWS EVENT CENTER I ALTOONA, IOWA 0 CONTACT INFORMATION Please print all information clearly and exactly as you wish it to appear on your name badge. C7 `� Name: iL?- �jry.nc�2. WN. Company/Organization: JC• .,i, Address: Email: Phone: ® REGISTRATION Please choose your conference package and any additional options. Non-member prices listed in parentheses. Students Regular Registration Onsite & After 1/1/20 Your Selections N p .... Full Conference Registration includes education, lunches, trade show, and PAT r) $60 $225 ($250) $250 ($275) $ ❑ Tues & Wed Registration includes education, lunch, and trade show 9� $50 $195 ($215) $215 ($235) $ iik Wed & Thurs Registration includes education, lunches, trade show and PAT $40 $175($195) ($215) $ ❑ Tuesday Registration includes education, trade show, and hors d'oeuvres $20 $120 ($140) $135 ($155) $ ❑ Wednesday Registration includes education, lunch, trade show. (Does not include $30 $150 ($170) $165 ($185) $ Awards & Scholarship Steak Dinner) ' - ❑ Thursday Registration includes education, lunch, and PAT $20 $90 ($110) $105 ($125) $ ❑ Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) ONLY $50 $50 ($50) $55 ($55) $ ❑ ISTMA Membership Social complimentary for ISTMA members, Tuesday, 7:00 PM $0 $0 $0 $ a ❑ Awards & ScholarshipSteak Dinner Wednesday,6:30 PM � �� $25 $25 $25 $ 1 , ; ❑ Spouse Registration complimentary Trade Show Only $0 $0 $0 $ Name: N'> , There is a cost to attend this year's Award and Scholarship Steak Dinner Total $ 8 SESSION SELECTION Please choose the education session you anticipate spending the most amount of time in. g Golf Course Session ❑ Lawn Care & Landscape Session ❑ Sports Turf Session © METHOD OF PAYMENT Check Enclosed OR ❑ Visa ❑ Mastercard 0 American Express Card Number: Exp. Date: CW #: Name on Card: Signature: Iowa Turfgrass Institute I 1605 North Ankeny Boulevard, Suite 210, Ankeny, Iowa 50023 Phone: 515.635.0306 I Email: randy@iowaturfgrass.org EDUCATION PROGRAM WEDNESDAY I JANUARY 8, 2020 9:00 am - 9:45 am Avoiding Tank Mixing Errors: Applying the Principles of Compatibility and Mixing Sequence - Fred Whitford, PhD, Purdue University It is a common practice to combine multiple crop protection products into a single spray application, called tank mixing. However, each formulated product has a set of diverse, intricate, and complex chemical structures. As a result, each additional tank mix partner increases the potential for incompatibilities (negative interactions). A focus on how formulation, tank mixing order, and carrier type (i.e. water or fertilizer) influence compatibility between products. S Inn r Ba QL-41, The Power of Humics in Your Management Program - Anthony Goldsby, PhD, The Andersons In recent years there have been an increasing number of products being introduced to the green industry containing Humic/Fulvic Acid. Many different marketing claims are made from manufactures as to what these products can do, but what has really been scientifically proven? In this talk we will discuss how Humic Substances are manufactured and current scientific research that supports using these products in turfgrass management. Skinn,=r B: ilroom B Common Human Resources Problems Landscapers Make and How to Avoid Them - Steve Cesare, PhD, The Harvest Group The complexity associated with human resources, employment law, and personnel systems has be- come burdensome to say the least. Landscapers have found themselves spending an increased amount of time on their human resources programs to prevent costly mistakes from impacting their business operations, overall profit and loss, and organizational culture. This presentation offers information on the most commonly -occurring human resources problems that landscapers routinely have to deal with, and provides recommendations to improve the quality of their human resources programs. Skinner Ballroom C 9:45 am - 10:30 am Dos and Don'ts: a Superintendent's Guide to Golf Construction - Kevin Norby, Herfort Norby Golf Course Architects Learn about when you need an architect and when you can do the work in house. Kevin Norby will walk you through what you should and shouldn't do when doing projects on your own. Skinner Ballroom A Fall Maintenance, Winterization, and Spring Start Up of Spray Equipment - Fred Whitford, PhD, Purdue University After a long season of applying pesticides, it can take a lot of effort to make any needed repairs, complete fall maintenance, and winterize your sprayer. But with the ever-increasing cost of today's equipment, avoiding or improperly servicing your sprayer for winter storage can be a costly mistake when starting up in the spring. Learn a few of the steps necessary to prepare your sprayer for winter and complete routine maintenance for a quick startup in the spring. Skinner Ballroom B Maximizing Your Gain - Understanding the Numbers That Drive Your Business -Josiah Cherry, KJK LawnCare, Inc. There is a lot of industry talk around gross profit margins and what they should look like. This presentation will help give you line -of -sight into what your numbers should look like for your business, and how to go after them. Skinner Ballroom C 8 IOWATURFGRASS CONFERENCE 2020 WEDNESDAY I JANUARY 8, 2020 (CONTINUED) 10:45 am - 11:30 am Best Practices Related to Performance Management - Steve Cesare, PhD, The Harvest Group Whether it be performance appraisals, corrective action, or employee termination, the area of perfor- mance management is a delicate area in which landscapers must demonstrate a clear understanding of the legal requirements, professional techniques, and personnel planning processes to sustain a tal- ented, motivated, and effective workforce. To that end, this session offers landscapers with specific in- formation on proper coaching methods, performance reviews, and disciplinary procedures to promote effective feedback, improved performance, and employee retention while at the same time minimizing the likelihood of a wrongful termination lawsuit. ISU Sports Turf Research Update and the Future - Dr. Adam Thoms and Ben Pease, M.S., Iowa State University Iowa State University has the largest dedicated sports turf research facility in the Midwest and one of the largest in the nation. Hear about what is currently being studdied and what the future could hold for the sports turf industry in Iowa. Learn how this could positively affect your job as a professional sports turf manager.Bring your questions, comments, and ideas to the presentation. S it,r'er oc r B The Pros and Cons of Winter Work -Josiah Cherry, KJK LawnCare, Inc. Have you ever thought once November 1st hits and you have finished your last fall cleanup, "Where does your business go?" What options are available to keep our team and business running in the "down months?" Skinner Ballroom C 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Keepin' It Sharp: Reels, Bedknife, and Roller Panel -Jeff Smith, JRM, Inc., Don Miner, Turfwerks, Brian Abets, Toad Valley Golf Course Reels, bedknives, and rollers are the bedrock of your maintenance practices. These items must always be in tip top shape for the best performance. Learn from a panel of experts the know quite a bit about the daily and yearly maintenance of these important pieces. Sirinner Ballroom A Facilities and Grounds Discussion - Troy McQuillen, Kirkwood Community College, Mike Andresen, CSFM, Kirkwood Community College, Tim Van Loo, CSFM, Iowa State University Take a look at the big picture of Sports Turf Maintenance. Learn how regular maintenance activities can affect the whole facility. Skinner Ballroom B What Can We Learn From Truck Accidents? - Fred Whitford, PhD, Purdue University Just because someone else is at fault from a traffic accident doesn't necessarily mean you or the company are absolved. Learn how lawyers and the courts work when it comes to highway accidents involving spray application equipment and pesticides transported on the highway. More importantly, you will learn why keeping the trucks and trailers repaired and maintaining maintenance records is so important in protecting the driver and company. Skinner Ballroom C 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm WWW.IOWATURFGRASS.ORG Lunch A luncheon is provided inside the Trade Show floor for all Wednesday attendees. Seating is available on the stage, if necessary. Bishop Ballroom 9 EDUCATION PROGRAM WEDNESDAY I JANUARY 8, 2020 (CONTINUED) 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm IPLCA Annual Meeting Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association members are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting to review and discuss relevant association information. Skinner Bailroom A 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm ISTMA Annual Meeting Iowa Golf Course Superintendent Association members are encourage to attend the Annual Meeting to review and discuss relevant association information. Skinner Ballroom A 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Iowa GCSA Annual Meeting Iowa Sports Turf Managers Association members are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting to review and discuss releveant association information. Skinner Ballroom A 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cocktail Social Hour Join all attendees for an hour of networking prior to the Awards and Scholarship Steak Dinner. Hors d'oeurves and a cash bar will be available during this relaxing hour for all attendees. Meadows Commons 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Awards & Scholarship Steak Dinner Help us celebrate outstanding individuals receiving awards for their success in 2019, and students receiving scholarships in 2020. The Iowa Turfgrass Institute, the Iowa Golf Course Superintendents Association and the Iowa Sports Turf Managers Association will hand out annual awards to deserving individuals and scholarships to worthy students. In a business casual setting, attendees will receive a plated, three course meal, featuring steak, served with a house salad, freshly baked artisan breads, seasonal vegetables, and accompanied with dessert. Cash bars will also be available for interested individuals. Join us in honoring these individuals for their significant accomplishments in 2019. NEW IN 2020: Cost to at- tend the steak dinner will be $25. Please sign up on the RSVP portion of your attendee registration form. Bishop Ballroom 10 IOWA TURFGRASS CONFERENCE 2020 THURSDAY J JANUARY 9, 2020 9:00 am - 9:45 am Soil Testing Simplified - Doug Soldat, PhD, University of Wisconsin - Madison This talk will cover the uses and abuses of soil testing based on the latest research. We will cover how soil testing works and how to interpret the often confusing and conflicting results to ensure you are getting your monies worth from your soil testing program. Calibration - Ben Pease, MS, Iowa State University This will be a great presentation for those very important employees of yours. Learn tips and tricks to properly calibrating you equipment before it goes out on the job. Skinnc' Bat- (Dom C 9:45 am - 10:30 am Organic and Reduced -Risk Turf Management - Doug Soldat, PhD, University of Wisconsin - Madison More and more consumers expect an organic option in most of the products they buy. However, organ- ic turfgrass management has not yet become a reality. We will discuss aspects of organic turf manage- ment that work, and areas where it is lacking. Skinner Bailrocrr A : B Winners and Losers, an Update of Turfgrass Cultivar Performance - Nick Christians, PhD, and Adam Thorns, PhD, Iowa State University This talk will focus on new cultivars and how they have performed in Iowa over the past growing sea- sons. Turfgrass species discussed include: perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass in the sun and shade, tall fescue in sun and shade as well as under athletic traffic, and some tips on turfgrass establishment. Skinner Ballroom C 10:30 am - 11:00 am Pesticide Recertification Training: Category 6 Any individual seeking pesticide applicator re -certification in Right of Way must attend the category 6 training at 10:30am. You must also attend the regularly scheduled pesticide applicator training at 12:15pm. This is a new session this year. Skinner Ballroom A 10:45 am - 11:30 am Turfgrass Insect IPM Step 2: Identification - Donald Lewis, PhD, Iowa State University We see many injuries in the landscape over the course of the growing season, but to properly treat those injuries we must know what is causing them. This seminar will cover identification of common turfgrass insect pests and what kind of damage they cause. Dr. Lewis will provide examples from his experience and how to best control them. Skinner Ballroom A & B 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Pesticide Recertification Training: Category 5 Any individual seeking pesticide applicator re -certification in aquatic pest management must attend the category 5 training at 11:30 am. For category 5 re -certification, you must attend the following 2-hour training session as well. Skinner Ballroom A 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm WWW.IOWATURFGRASS.ORG Pesticide Recertification Training: Categories 30T, 5, 6, and 10 Continuing instructional credits are being offered to certified pesticide applicators for re -certification of commercial or private licenses in categories 30 (Ornamental Pest), 3T (Turf Pest), 30T (Ornamental and Turf Pest), 6 (Right -of -Way), and 10 (Research and Demonstration). Skinner Ballroom 11 TRAVEL REQUEST CITY OF WATERLOO FY pW BUDGETED EXPENDED YTD THIS REQUEST LEFT AFTER THIS REQUEST DATE Original - Clerk/Finance FINANCE DEPT. STAFF ONLY LINE ITEM USED U (U 31 ii(2 o /3 `34(o /4U0 /5J u�- �W Copy - Department NAME(S) AND POSITION(S): JB Bolger, golf manager DATE: 12/17/19 NAME OF CLASS / MEETING: Iowa Turfgrass Conference and Tradeshow DESTINATION: Altoona, Iowa DEPARTURE POINT IF NOT WATERLOO: DEPARTURE DATE: January 8, 2020 RETURN DATE: January 8, 2020 DATE(S) OF MEETING: January 7-9, 2020 PURPOSE OF TRAVEL/TRAINING: To keep up on new equipment and products. WILL TRAVEL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL: x COST $ YES NO METHOD OF TRAVEL: X CITY VEHICLE AIRFARE DEPARTING FROM: PRIVATE VEHICLE ESTIMATE OF COST: LODGING MEALS 150.00 REGISTRATION MILEAGE/FUEL TOTAL FOR ALL: $ 150.00 TAXI PARKING AIRFARE MISC/TOLLS BUDGET LINE ITEM: 010-37-4120-1346 YES YES X GRANT REIMBURSABLE NO X REQUIRED CERTIFICATION NO TOTAL: $ 150.00 PER PERSON I BELIEVE THIS TRIP SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND IS NECESSARY AND BENEFICIAL TO THE CITY OF WATERLOO DEPARTMENT HEAD DATE K:\Shared Goodies\Forms\Travel Request Form January 2010 I APPROVE THIS TRAVEL REQUEST MAYOR 7-1 DATE ft1 A TuRFcRSSS 2020 TURFGRASS CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW JANUARY 7 - 9, 2020 I THE MEADOWS EVENT CENTER I ALTOONA, IOWA O CONTACT INFORMATION Please print all information clearly and exactly as you wish it to appear on your name badge. Company / Organization: A� �� 00 Lei 5liki'r iYi11 c e Address: I ! �) % (arv` ,e 1 I A1; LU esker I oo / 7-✓7 50701 ® REGISTRATION Phone: 3 iq -- 1 / '1/ 3-70 Please choose your conference package and any additional options. Non-member prices listed in parentheses. Students Regular Registration Onsite & After 1/1/20 Your Selections 41 Q ❑ Full Conference Registration includes education, lunches, trade show, and PAT $60 $225 ($250) $250 ($275) $ 0 Tues & Wed Registration includes education, lunch, and trade show $50 $195 ($215) $215 ($235) $ o ; ❑ Wed & Thurs Registration includes education, lunches, trade show, and PAT $40 $175 ($195) $195 ($215) $ ❑ Tuesday Registration includes education, trade show, and hors d'oeuvres $20 $120 ($140) $135 ($155) $ XWednesday Registration includes education, lunch, trade show. (Does not include $30 $150 ($170) $165 ($185) $ 15 Awards & Scholarship Steak Dinner) ❑ Thursday Registration includes education, lunch, and PAT $20 $90 ($110) $105 ($125) $ ❑ Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) ONLY $50 $50 ($50) $55 ($55) $ ❑ ISTMA Membership Social complimentary for ISTMA members, Tuesday, 7:00 PM $0 $0 $0 $ ? ❑ Awards & Scholarship Steak Dinner Wednesday, 6:30 PM h $25 $25 $25 $ x❑ Spouse Registration complimentary Trade Show Only $0 $0 $0 $ Name: NSW; There is a cost to attend this year's Award and Scholarship Steak Dinner Total $ /3 U QSESSION SELECTION Please choose the education session you anticipate spending the most amount of time in. XGolf Course Session ❑ Lawn Care & Landscape Session ❑ Sports Turf Session 0 METHOD OF PAYMENT ❑ Check Enclosed OR ❑ Visa ❑ Mastercard ❑ American Express Card Number: Exp. Date: CW #: Name on Card: Signature: Iowa Turfgrass Institute I 1605 North Ankeny Boulevard, Suite 210, Ankeny, Iowa 50023 Phone: 515.635.0306 I Email: randy@iowaturfgrass.org EDUCATION PROGRAM WEDNESDAY I JANUARY 8, 2020 9:00 am - 9:45 am Avoiding Tank Mixing Errors: Applying the Principles of Compatibility and Mixing Sequence - Fred Whitford, PhD, Purdue University It is a common practice to combine multiple crop protection products into a single spray application, called tank mixing. However, each formulated product has a set of diverse, intricate, and complex chemical structures. As a result, each additional tank mix partner increases the potential for incompatibilities (negative interactions). A focus on how formulation, tank mixing order, and carrier type (i.e. water or fertilizer) influence compatibility between products. ;in,_.e The Power of Humics in Your Management Program - Anthony Goldsby, PhD, The Andersons In recent years there have been an increasing number of products being introduced to the green industry containing Humic/Fulvic Acid. Many different marketing claims are made from manufactures as to what these products can do, but what has really been scientifically proven? In this talk we will discuss how Humic Substances are manufactured and current scientific research that supports using these products in turfgrass management. Skinner B_:!Erooni B Common Human Resources Problems Landscapers Make and How to Avoid Them - Steve Cesare, PhD, The Harvest Group The complexity associated with human resources, employment law, and personnel systems has be- come burdensome to say the least. Landscapers have found themselves spending an increased amount of time on their human resources programs to prevent costly mistakes from impacting their business operations, overall profit and loss, and organizational culture. This presentation offers information on the most commonly -occurring human resources problems that landscapers routinely have to deal with, and provides recommendations to improve the quality of their human resources programs. Skinner Ballroom C 9:45 am - 10:30 am Dos and Don'ts: a Superintendent's Guide to Golf Construction - Kevin Norby, Herfort Norby Golf Course Architects Learn about when you need an architect and when you can do the work in house. Kevin Norby will walk you through what you should and shouldn't do when doing projects on your own. Skinner Ballroom A Fall Maintenance, Winterization, and Spring Start Up of Spray Equipment - Fred Whitford, PhD, Purdue University After a long season of applying pesticides, it can take a lot of effort to make any needed repairs, complete fall maintenance, and winterize your sprayer. But with the ever-increasing cost of today's equipment, avoiding or improperly servicing your sprayer for winter storage can be a costly mistake when starting up in the spring. Learn a few of the steps necessary to prepare your sprayer for winter and complete routine maintenance for a quick startup in the spring. Skinner Ballroom B Maximizing Your Gain - Understanding the Numbers That Drive Your Business -Josiah Cherry, KJK LawnCare, Inc. There is a lot of industry talk around gross profit margins and what they should look like. This presentation will help give you line -of -sight into what your numbers should look like for your business, and how to go after them. Skinner Ballroom C 8 IOWA TURFGRASS CONFERENCE 2020 WEDNESDAY I JANUARY 8, 2020 (CONTINUED) 10:45 am - 11:30 am Best Practices Related to Performance Management - Steve Cesare, PhD, The Harvest Group Whether it be performance appraisals, corrective action, or employee termination, the area of perfor- mance management is a delicate area in which landscapers must demonstrate a clear understanding of the legal requirements, professional techniques, and personnel planning processes to sustain a tal- ented, motivated, and effective workforce. To that end, this session offers landscapers with specific in- formation on proper coaching methods, performance reviews, and disciplinary procedures to promote effective feedback, improved performance, and employee retention while at the same time minimizing the likelihood of a wrongful termination lawsuit. ISU Sports Turf Research Update and the Future - Dr. Adam Thorns and Ben Pease, M.S., Iowa State University Iowa State University has the largest dedicated sports turf research facility in the Midwest and one of the largest in the nation. Hear about what is currently being studdied and what the future could hold for the sports turf industry in Iowa. Learn how this could positively affect your job as a professional sports turf manager.Bring your questions, comments, and ideas to the presentation. Skin: ier na liroo r B The Pros and Cons of Winter Work -Josiah Cherry, KJK LawnCare, Inc. Have you ever thought once November 1st hits and you have finished your last fall cleanup, "Where does your business go?" What options are available to keep our team and business running in the "down months?" Skinner Baiiroom C 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Keepin' It Sharp: Reels, Bedknife, and Roller Panel -Jeff Smith, JRM, Inc., Don Miner, Turfwerks, Brian Abels, Toad Valley Golf Course Reels, bedknives, and rollers are the bedrock of your maintenance practices. These items must always be in tip top shape for the best performance. Learn from a panel of experts the know quite a bit about the daily and yearly maintenance of these important pieces. Sl'inner Ballroom A Facilities and Grounds Discussion - Troy McQuillen, Kirkwood Community College, Mike Andresen, CSFM, Kirkwood Community College, Tim Van Loo, CSFM, Iowa State University Take a look at the big picture of Sports Turf Maintenance. Learn how regular maintenance activities can affect the whole facility. Skinner Ballroom B What Can We Learn From Truck Accidents? - Fred Whitford, PhD, Purdue University Just because someone else is at fault from a traffic accident doesn't necessarily mean you or the company are absolved. Learn how lawyers and the courts work when it comes to highway accidents involving spray application equipment and pesticides transported on the highway. More importantly, you will learn why keeping the trucks and trailers repaired and maintaining maintenance records is so important in protecting the driver and company. Skinner Ballroom C 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch A luncheon is provided inside the Trade Show floor for all Wednesday attendees. Seating is available on the stage, if necessary. Bishop Ballroom WWW.IOWATURFGRASS.ORG 9 EDUCATION PROGRAM WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8, 2020 (CONTINUED) 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm IPLCA Annual Meeting Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association members are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting to review and discuss relevant association information. Skinner Baif ooui A 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm ISTMA Annual Meeting Iowa Golf Course Superintendent Association members are encourage to attend the Annual Meeting to review and discuss relevant association information. Skien. r Baiir-oom A 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Iowa GCSA Annual Meeting Iowa Sports Turf Managers Association members are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting to review and discuss releveant association information. Skinner Ballroom A 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cocktail Social Hour Join all attendees for an hour of networking prior to the Awards and Scholarship Steak Dinner. Hors d'oeurves and a cash bar will be available during this relaxing hour for all attendees. Meadows Connons 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Awards & Scholarship Steak Dinner Help us celebrate outstanding individuals receiving awards for their success in 2019, and students receiving scholarships in 2020. The Iowa Turfgrass Institute, the Iowa Golf Course Superintendents Association and the Iowa Sports Turf Managers Association will hand out annual awards to deserving individuals and scholarships to worthy students. In a business casual setting, attendees will receive a plated, three course meal, featuring steak, served with a house salad, freshly baked artisan breads, seasonal vegetables, and accompanied with dessert. Cash bars will also be available for interested individuals. Join us in honoring these individuals for their significant accomplishments in 2019. NEW IN 2020: Cost to at- tend the steak dinner will be $25. Please sign up on the RSVP portion of your attendee registration form. Bishop Ballroom 10 IOWA TURFGRASS CONFERENCE 2020 City of Waterloo Expenditure Pre -Authorization Request Form City Clerk Use Only Finance Committee I 7- Approval Date The Finance Committee of the City Council is hereby requested to authorize the following purchase or expenditure submitted by the Leisure Services Department to expend $ 2,300.00 plus est. shipping costs of $ Included to pay for or purchase Youth hockey equipment to be used in WYHA recreational hockey program and paid for with funds from the Fred G. Merold Fund. This purchase or expenditure is being made because: The generous donation from the Fred G. Merold Fund allows beginning youth hockey players the opportunity to try hockey by providing the necessary equipment. Vendor selected for this purchase: SLAPSHOT HOCKEY SHOP, DES MOINES IA n Bids or written quotes were taken on this purchase, as follows: SLAPSHOT HOCKEY SHOP- Des Moines, IA $ 2,300.00 HOCKEY WOLF - MISSOULA, MT $ 2,467.65 Ti Bids or quotes were not taken on this purchase because: Prior Committee Actions (Dates): Please check the following box(es) as appropriate to describe the funding for this expense: General Fund Bonds n Road Use Tax Sewer Sanitation Federal/other grants 171 Other (specify) Fred G Merold Fund This expenditure is to be coded to the following budget line -item: 010-37-4105-1558 37GFT 0007 (Fund - Department - Activity - Account Number) (Project Code) in which the budgeted amount is and the current available balance is Respe submitted, 7lacY/ `(SiTn"ature Dept. a Designee) Date (Signature Finance Dept. Review) Date K:\shared goodies\forms\2 9 Merold Fund Hockey Equipment 12_17_2019.xls (Mar 2010) 5,942.74 5,942.74