HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/08/2014 Council Work Session
December 8, 2014
Time as indicated below
Harold B. Getty Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
4:00 p.m. Complete Streets in Waterloo-Submitted by Aric Schroeder, City
Planner
4:30 p.m. Cedar Valley Alliance Quarterly Updates-Submitted by Mayor Buck
Clark
ADJOURNMENT
Suzy Schares, CMC
City Clerk/Human Resource Director
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ALLIANCE & CHAMBER
BE PART Of SOMETHING GREATER
THE CEDAR VALLEY OF IOWA
Waterloo City Council Work Session — December 8, 2014
Steve Dust
President/CEO
Lisa Skubal
Vice President Economic Development
Cary Darrah
Vice President Community Development,General Manager TechWorks Campus
Steve Tscherter
Chair, Greater Cedar Valley Alliance&Chamber
Board of Directors
Agenda
1. Opening Remarks S. Dust
2. External Marketing & Business Growth L. Skubal
3. Community Development & TechWorks Campus Update C. Darrah
4. Closing Remarks S. Tscherter
10 West Fourth Street,Suite 310,Waterloo, IA 50701♦ Ph: (319)232-1156 ♦ Fax: (319)233-4580
www.cedarvalleyalliance.com
Economic Development Services & Prospects m November Update 2014
Fiscal Year Ending June 30,2014
• 26 new opportunities this fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.Total of 52 leads 2 years into our 5 year
"Fulfilling the Vision2"goal of 100 opportunities by end of fiscal year June 30, 2017.
• The Alliance &Chamber completed 5 projects in FY2013/2014 including Hydrite's$6.56 million
capital investment.
Fiscal Year Beginning July 1,2014 Results Through October 2014
• 8 new opportunities delivered from July 2014 through October, 2014;the Fulfilling the Vision2 goal
for 2014/2015 fiscal year is 20. Average capital investment is$24.32 million;goal$5 million
average. Total capital investment$194.55 million. Total new jobs identified 2,370.
o 3 represent existing business expansion projects
o 5 represent external leads.
Staff program of work goal this fiscal year is to have 20 new external opportunities and 8 existing
businesses opportunities; 28 total opportunities.
• 1 project was successful completed in July with IEDA approval of tax credits for CPM Roskamp
Champion to help modernize existing lab space adding 2 jobs and new capital investment of
$600,000 as a result of this modernization.
External Marketing Initiatives: July 1,2014 through November 2014
GCVAC staff led or was represented at the following trade shows and external marketing initiatives from
July-September 2014:
• July 1, 2014 through current- Lead Generation Initiative:Select Targeted Industries-Renewable
Energy/Advanced Mfg., Information Technology/Data Centers. Goal is to identify 12 opportunities
for expansion by companies outside the Cedar Valley this fiscal year.
• In addition, a separate secondary lead generation initiative in September and October identified and
cold called 91 companies in the food packaging industry to identify future expansion plans. Eight
companies asked for follow-up information but had no immediate plans;30 companies had no
external expansion plans but a few indicated they were expanding at their existing location. Multiple
phone message left for the balance.
These initiative are part of an overall campaign to reach out to food processors—early stage/emerging
companies; manufacturers of food equipment; manufactures of food packaging material;value added
logistics—durable and non-durable goods.
• GCVAC staff along with our Cedar Valley Regional Partners (CVRP) met with 6 site selection
consultants; 1 external prospects (already in our project pipeline)and 1 existing Cedar Valley
business headquarter visit during a September call trip to Chicago and surrounding areas.
• Co-exhibition at the"International Manufacturing Technology Show" (IMTS) in Chicago. CVRP has a
co-op booth arrangement with Site Selection Location Partners at IMTS and is currently following up
on 23 soft leads generated at the co-op booth.
• The Cedar Valley Regional Partners (CVRP) met with 9 site selection consultants during an October
call trip to Dallas and surrounding areas.
Business Connect-Existing Business Initiatives
• Nine existing business meetings and 3 existing business visitation surveys were completed with
Waterloo companies. In addition, 1 out-of-town corporate headquarter visit to a Waterloo based
company occurred in September.
• GCVAC staff planned and executed the re-launch of the Cedar Valley Manufacturers'Association
with members of CVMA's executive committee on October 2. The re-launch is based on survey
feedback from region manufacturers conducted by GCVAC. Event feedback suggested quarterly
meetings. Next meeting December 2014.
• 2014 Cedar Valley International Trade Seminar Series—July 30 and October 22- The Alliance &
Chamber offered a series of export seminars in 2014 for existing regional businesses seeking to start
or expand sales internationally. The July session focused on INCO Terms and recognizing purchase
order scams. The October session focused on introduction to legal issues in exporting. Two early
sessions occurred in February and April.
• GCVAC has been providing support for the new Cedar Valley 1 Million Cups and CV Startups
weekend occurring and started in November. The intent of these and other entrepreneurship
events is to encourage new product development and community support to help elevate the next
generation of entrepreneurs in the Cedar Valley.
Talent Connect—Workforce Development Initiatives
• Four existing Waterloo businesses were assisted by executing customized wage rate and benefit
surveys and/or company based job fairs and related workforce assistance.
• GCVAC staff identified over 15 regional employers specifically seeking to hire the skill set possessed
by the 460 dislocated and related workforce. This information was shared with the affected
workforce.
• GCVAC staff exhibited this fall at University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State. University of Iowa and
Wartburg Job Fairs. Staff reached out to existing businesses and investor/members regarding
internship and entry level job opportunities available for students graduating in December and for
summer internships. Intent is to directly connect students with available positions in the Cedar
Valley. GCVAC represented positions with 20 Cedar Valley Employers reaching 190 students.
• GCVAC is a member of the Cedar Valley Veterans Committee and supported the October 7
Homefront Connection resource fair for veterans presenting information on the Home Base Iowa
Initiative.
• National Manufacturing Day tours occurred on October 3rd with 409 students participating in tours
at 8 manufacturing facilities. Purpose of event is to expose middle-school students to the
opportunities in advanced manufacturing occupations in the Cedar Valley.
• YP Connect Event occurred on October 29th connecting 75 young professionals with each other.
These events are an opportunity for the Cedar Valley young professionals to network.
• 2nd Annual Summer Intern Event at Lost Island in June- Purpose of this event is to encourage
interns and part-time students living and working in the Cedar Valley Region for the summer to
explore the area's quality of life and interface with other young professionals exploring the livability
and job opportunities available in the Cedar Valley after graduation. Below is the profile of
students attending this event:
o 156 interns and part-time college students (up from 58 in 2013) attended;
o 24 businesses participated (up from 5 in 2013);
o 44 Majors Represented;
o Top Major Cited: Engineering(66 students);
o 38 Colleges/Universities from: Iowa,Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska,
Wisconsin,Virginia,Alabama,South Dakota, North Carolina, Kansas, Indiana, and
Georgia along with a few international students.
Students are being tracked directly and through interning employer to identify the number of students
who accept permanent positions in the Cedar Valley after graduation.
• Iowa Workforce Development and GCVAC Job Fair—November 20. A regional workforce job fair
was held at the Waterloo Arts Center. Thirty-one companies promoted job openings available to
over 300 job seekers. A second job fair will be conducted early 2015.
• 2014 Fall Multicultural Reception was held on October 28 with 60 participants representing 17
businesses. The purpose of event is to build awareness of Diversity& Inclusion within the
community and to provide a networking opportunity for employers and service organizations to
develop strategic relationships to further inclusive workforce practices.
• Work the Valley Event: Destination Downtown was held on August 13th, 2014 with 12 interns
attending. The purpose of event is an opportunity for student professionals in the region to
experience and learn about the downtown Waterloo revitalization projects going on and to see,first
hand,all of the amenities available in the downtown area. It provides them exposure to the urban
lifestyles available in the region and builds their connection to the community by giving them a
historical background of the area and introducing them to regional developers.
kV) Cedar Valley
TechWorks
The future in progress
TechWorks Campus
• Site work is nearing completion and the Deere museum is scheduled to open in early December.
West campus site work began in May with weekly meetings held between Deere,TechWorks,
Ryan Companies, and Cardinal Construction to coordinate site work and the transition between
the Deere Museum and Tech 1 building.
• In May,the City of Waterloo and TechWorks presented an application to the Iowa Economic
Development Authority(IEDA)for the creation of the Waterloo TechWorks Reinvestment
District—an economic development tool to assist in the redevelopment of several projects
within the TechWorks campus. The request is for$12M over 20 years.The City of Waterloo and
TechWorks received preliminary approval of Reinvestment District designation, and the target
to submit the application for final approval is December 5 for consideration during the
December 19 IEDA board meeting. We have met with IEDA staff and held weekly meetings to
prepare and submit the final application for the Reinvestment District allocation.
• TechWorks hosted Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, IEDA Director Debi Durham and the Iowa Innovation
Council in July.
Tech I
• Progress has started on the capital improvements to floors 1 and 2, and will now proceed much
faster as the guaranteed maximum price has been finalized with Cardinal Construction.
• Lease discussions are underway with prospective tenants for floors 1 and 3 to secure and
finalize previous commitments.
• Communications are ongoing with Iowa Innovation Council to determine the next steps for the
Iowa Advanced Manufacturing Center(IAMC) project. Preparations are being made to submit
an application for the Strategic Infrastructure Fund to be used for IAMC start-up costs.
• A KWWL camera has been installed on the roof of Tech 1,which provides panoramic views of
downtown Waterloo that are being used during KWWL broadcasts.
The Green—Tech II project
• The developer, Financial District Properties (FDP), is proceeding with plans for hotel/mixed use
project without federal historic tax credits.The developer will be a beneficiary of the
Reinvestment District(IRD) application (above)and will begin construction within 90 days of the
IRD being finalized.
• The developer and TechWorks met with the hotel operator and a corporate representative.A
revised hotel design was proposed.The developer has signed a preliminary commitment with
the hotel operator.
• Preparations have begun to transfer the Tech 2 property to FDP for development.
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Al.. 1.1A CE & CHAMBER
BE PART OF SOMETHING GREATER
THE CEDAR VALLEY OF IOW,
Waterloo City Council Work Session — December 8, 2014
Steve Dust
President/CEO
Lisa Skubal
Vice President Economic Development
Cary Darrah
Vice President Community Development,General Manager TechWorks Campus
Steve Tscherter
Chair, Greater Cedar Valley Alliance& Chamber
Board of Directors
Agenda
1. Opening Remarks S. Dust
2. External Marketing & Business Growth L. Skubal
3. Community Development & TechWorks Campus Update C. Darrah
4. Closing Remarks S. Tscherter
10 West Fourth Street,Suite 310,Waterloo, IA 50701 • Ph:(319)232-1156 • Fax:(319)233-4580
www.cedarvalleyalliance.com
Economic Development Services & Prospects— November Update 2014
Fiscal Year Ending June 30,2014
• 26 new opportunities this fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.Total of 52 leads 2 years into our 5 year
"Fulfilling the Vision2"goal of 100 opportunities by end of fiscal year June 30, 2017.
• The Alliance &Chamber completed 5 projects in FY2013/2014 including Hydrite's$6.56 million
capital investment.
Fiscal Year Beginning July 1,2014 Results Through October 2014
• 8 new opportunities delivered from July 2014 through October, 2014;the Fulfilling the Vision2 goal
for 2014/2015 fiscal year is 20. Average capital investment is$24.32 million;goal$5 million
average. Total capital investment$194.55 million. Total new jobs identified 2,370.
o 3 represent existing business expansion projects
o 5 represent external leads.
Staff program of work goal this fiscal year is to have 20 new external opportunities and 8 existing
businesses opportunities; 28 total opportunities.
• 1 project was successful completed in July with IEDA approval of tax credits for CPM Roskamp
Champion to help modernize existing lab space adding 2 jobs and new capital investment of
$600,000 as a result of this modernization.
External Marketing Initiatives: July 1,2014 through November 2014
GCVAC staff led or was represented at the following trade shows and external marketing initiatives from
July-September 2014:
• July 1, 2014 through current- Lead Generation Initiative:Select Targeted Industries-Renewable
Energy/Advanced Mfg., Information Technology/Data Centers. Goal is to identify 12 opportunities
for expansion by companies outside the Cedar Valley this fiscal year.
• In addition, a separate secondary lead generation initiative in September and October identified and
cold called 91 companies in the food packaging industry to identify future expansion plans. Eight
companies asked for follow-up information but had no immediate plans; 30 companies had no
external expansion plans but a few indicated they were expanding at their existing location. Multiple
phone message left for the balance.
These initiative are part of an overall campaign to reach out to food processors—early stage/emerging
companies; manufacturers of food equipment; manufactures of food packaging material;value added
logistics—durable and non-durable goods.
• GCVAC staff along with our Cedar Valley Regional Partners (CVRP) met with 6 site selection
consultants; 1 external prospects (already in our project pipeline)and 1 existing Cedar Valley
business headquarter visit during a September call trip to Chicago and surrounding areas.
• Co-exhibition at the "International Manufacturing Technology Show" (IMTS) in Chicago. CVRP has a
co-op booth arrangement with Site Selection Location Partners at IMTS and is currently following up
on 23 soft leads generated at the co-op booth.
• The Cedar Valley Regional Partners (CVRP) met with 9 site selection consultants during an October
call trip to Dallas and surrounding areas.
Business Connect-Existing Business Initiatives
• Nine existing business meetings and 3 existing business visitation surveys were completed with
Waterloo companies. In addition, 1 out-of-town corporate headquarter visit to a Waterloo based
company occurred in September.
• GCVAC staff planned and executed the re-launch of the Cedar Valley Manufacturers'Association
with members of CVMA's executive committee on October 2. The re-launch is based on survey
feedback from region manufacturers conducted by GCVAC. Event feedback suggested quarterly
meetings. Next meeting December 2014.
• 2014 Cedar Valley International Trade Seminar Series—July 30 and October 22- The Alliance &
Chamber offered a series of export seminars in 2014 for existing regional businesses seeking to start
or expand sales internationally. The July session focused on INCO Terms and recognizing purchase
order scams. The October session focused on introduction to legal issues in exporting. Two early
sessions occurred in February and April.
• GCVAC has been providing support for the new Cedar Valley 1 Million Cups and CV Startups
weekend occurring and started in November. The intent of these and other entrepreneurship
events is to encourage new product development and community support to help elevate the next
generation of entrepreneurs in the Cedar Valley.
Talent Connect—Workforce Development Initiatives
• Four existing Waterloo businesses were assisted by executing customized wage rate and benefit
surveys and/or company based job fairs and related workforce assistance.
• GCVAC staff identified over 15 regional employers specifically seeking to hire the skill set possessed
by the 460 dislocated and related workforce. This information was shared with the affected
workforce.
• GCVAC staff exhibited this fall at University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State. University of Iowa and
Wartburg Job Fairs. Staff reached out to existing businesses and investor/members regarding
internship and entry level job opportunities available for students graduating in December and for
summer internships. Intent is to directly connect students with available positions in the Cedar
Valley. GCVAC represented positions with 20 Cedar Valley Employers reaching 190 students.
• GCVAC is a member of the Cedar Valley Veterans Committee and supported the October 7
Homefront Connection resource fair for veterans presenting information on the Home Base Iowa
Initiative.
• National Manufacturing Day tours occurred on October 3rd with 409 students participating in tours
at 8 manufacturing facilities. Purpose of event is to expose middle-school students to the
opportunities in advanced manufacturing occupations in the Cedar Valley.
• YP Connect Event occurred on October 29th connecting 75 young professionals with each other.
These events are an opportunity for the Cedar Valley young professionals to network.
• 2nd Annual Summer Intern Event at Lost Island in June- Purpose of this event is to encourage
interns and part-time students living and working in the Cedar Valley Region for the summer to
explore the area's quality of life and interface with other young professionals exploring the livability
and job opportunities available in the Cedar Valley after graduation. Below is the profile of
students attending this event:
o 156 interns and part-time college students(up from 58 in 2013)attended;
o 24 businesses participated (up from 5 in 2013);
o 44 Majors Represented;
o Top Major Cited: Engineering(66 students);
o 38 Colleges/Universities from: Iowa,Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska,
Wisconsin,Virginia, Alabama,South Dakota, North Carolina, Kansas, Indiana,and
Georgia along with a few international students.
Students are being tracked directly and through interning employer to identify the number of students
who accept permanent positions in the Cedar Valley after graduation.
• Iowa Workforce Development and GCVAC Job Fair—November 20. A regional workforce job fair
was held at the Waterloo Arts Center. Thirty-one companies promoted job openings available to
over 300 job seekers. A second job fair will be conducted early 2015.
• 2014 Fall Multicultural Reception was held on October 28 with 60 participants representing 17
businesses. The purpose of event is to build awareness of Diversity& Inclusion within the
community and to provide a networking opportunity for employers and service organizations to
develop strategic relationships to further inclusive workforce practices.
• Work the Valley Event: Destination Downtown was held on August 13th, 2014 with 12 interns
attending. The purpose of event is an opportunity for student professionals in the region to
experience and learn about the downtown Waterloo revitalization projects going on and to see,first
hand,all of the amenities available in the downtown area. It provides them exposure to the urban
lifestyles available in the region and builds their connection to the community by giving them a
historical background of the area and introducing them to regional developers.
Cedar Valley
TechWorks
The future in progress
TechWorks Campus
• Site work is nearing completion and the Deere museum is scheduled to open in early December.
West campus site work began in May with weekly meetings held between Deere,TechWorks,
Ryan Companies, and Cardinal Construction to coordinate site work and the transition between
the Deere Museum and Tech 1 building.
• In May,the City of Waterloo and TechWorks presented an application to the Iowa Economic
Development Authority(IEDA)for the creation of the Waterloo TechWorks Reinvestment
District—an economic development tool to assist in the redevelopment of several projects
within the TechWorks campus. The request is for$12M over 20 years.The City of Waterloo and
TechWorks received preliminary approval of Reinvestment District designation, and the target
to submit the application for final approval is December 5 for consideration during the
December 19 IEDA board meeting. We have met with IEDA staff and held weekly meetings to
prepare and submit the final application for the Reinvestment District allocation.
• TechWorks hosted Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, IEDA Director Debi Durham and the Iowa Innovation
Council in July.
Tech I
• Progress has started on the capital improvements to floors 1 and 2, and will now proceed much
faster as the guaranteed maximum price has been finalized with Cardinal Construction.
• Lease discussions are underway with prospective tenants for floors 1 and 3 to secure and
finalize previous commitments.
• Communications are ongoing with Iowa Innovation Council to determine the next steps for the
Iowa Advanced Manufacturing Center(IAMC) project. Preparations are being made to submit
an application for the Strategic Infrastructure Fund to be used for IAMC start-up costs.
• A KWWL camera has been installed on the roof of Tech 1, which provides panoramic views of
downtown Waterloo that are being used during KWWL broadcasts.
The Green—Tech II project
• The developer, Financial District Properties (FDP), is proceeding with plans for hotel/mixed use
project without federal historic tax credits.The developer will be a beneficiary of the
Reinvestment District(IRD)application (above) and will begin construction within 90 days of the
IRD being finalized.
• The developer and TechWorks met with the hotel operator and a corporate representative. A
revised hotel design was proposed.The developer has signed a preliminary commitment with
the hotel operator.
• Preparations have begun to transfer the Tech 2 property to FDP for development.
12/8/2014
City of Waterloo-Complete Streets Advisory Committee
Waterloo City Council Work Session
December 8,2014
Ten Elements of a Complete Streets Policy
• Sets a Vision
• Specifies All Users
• All Projects
• Exceptions
• Creates a Network
• All Agencies and All Roads
• Design Criteria
• Context Sensitive
• Performance Measures
• Implementation
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Economic Benefits
• For each$1 million invested in FHWA-approved paved bicycle or multi-use
trails,the local economy gains 65 jobs and between$50 and$100 million
in local economic benefits
• Cycling and walking investments return up to$11.80 for every$1 invested
• Patrons of retail businesses that arrive by foot or bicycle in a neighborhood
shopping area visit the most often and spend the most money per month
• A 5-to 10-mph reduction in vehicle speeds increased the value of nearby
residential property by about 20%.Reduced traffic volumes on residential
streets increased home values by an average of 18%
• Homes in walkable urban neighborhoods have experienced less than half
the average decline in prices from the housing peak in the mid-2000s
• A 10-percent increase in a"Walk Score"increases commercial property
values by 5%to 8%
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• 29%of adults in Black Hawk County report a BMI=1>than 30(obese);
compared to the US average of 25%
• 43%of School-aged children in Waterloo(K-10)Schools were directly
screened to be=1>than the 85th percentile(Overweight or obese=BMI at
or above 25)during the 2012-13 school year.
• 23%of adults in Black Hawk County age 20 or older report no leisure time
physical activity;compared to the US average of 21%of adults
Benefits
• Increased mental&physical health
• Improved mobility for children,the disabled,&the elderly
• Decreased rates of obesity,diabetes,high blood pressure,heart&
respiratory disease,and cancer
• Walkable communities promote socialization
• Complete Streets make active living easy �i�•�..•.
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• MPO 2040 Bicycle Accommodation Plan approved
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• MPO Pedestrian Master Plan-will be completed in
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What Have We Accomplished
• Complete Streets Policy was approved by City Council on June 10,
2013. Received recognition from the National Complete Streets
Coalition as a Top 15 policy for 2013.
• Complete Streets Advisory Committee has been appointed and the
administrative rules have been adopted.
• Several committee meetings have been held where we have
provided input on numerous projects including US Highway 63,
University Avenue,Kimball Avenue,Park Avenue,and the annual
street reconstruction program.
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Project Evaluation/Communication
• Final decisions of the committee are made in a
recommendation to the City Engineer and Community
Planning&Development Director.
• They are then responsible for forwarding the
recommendation to the City Council within 30 days of
receipt from the committee.
• If that does not occur,the committee shall forward its
recommendation directly to the Mayor and City Council
for consideration.
• Are there ways to improve this process?
Funding Possibilities
• MPO-Federal Aid
• Surface Transportation Program(STP)
• Transportation Alternatives Program(TAP)
• Local Funding Options
• General Obligation Bonds
• Local Option Sales Tax
• TIF
• Assessments
• Other?
• Maintenance cost and responsibilities
• Need to identify long term maintenance costs
• Responsibility may depend on scope of improvement,i.e.,sidewalk
versus trail
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Waterloo,Iowa
Complete Streets Policy
The following elements shall constitute the Waterloo, Iowa Complete Streets Policy:
1. Sets a Vision
This Complete Streets Policy incorporates the simple and basic concept that streets and roadways
should be designed,constructed,and operated to be safe and accessible for all transportation users
whether they are pedestrians, bicyclists,transit riders,vehicular motorists or trucks.
Further,Complete Streets are designed to improve mobility and connectivity, improve health,
increase safety,enhance neighborhoods, businesses,and institutions,and advance the quality of life
for all Waterloo citizens and visitors.
2. Specifies all Users
The City of Waterloo will ensure that the safety, access, and convenience of all users of the
transportation system are accommodated in all future roadway projects, as defined in the
Exceptions element of this Policy(#4 below), including: pedestrians(including persons with mobility
aids), bicyclists,transit users, persons with disabilities,youth,seniors,scooter riders, motorcyclists,
private motorists,commercial vehicle drivers,freight providers,emergency responders, and
adjacent land uses.
3. All Projects(All New and Reconstruction Projects)
Develop as many transportation improvement projects as possible in an affordable, balanced,
responsible,and equitable way that accommodates and encourages travel by motorists, bicyclists,
public transit vehicles and their passengers,and pedestrians.
For the City of Waterloo,Complete Streets may be achieved through single projects or incrementally
through a series of smaller improvements activities over time.
Transportation improvements will include facilities and amenities that are recognized as
contributing to Complete Streets, which may include street and sidewalk lighting; sidewalks and
pedestrian safety improvements such as median refuges or crosswalk improvements; improvements
that provide Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)compliant accessibility;transit accommodations
including improved pedestrian access to transit stops and bus shelters; bicycle accommodations
including bicycle storage, bicycle parking, bicycle routes,shared-use lanes,wide travel lanes or bike
lanes as appropriate;and street trees, boulevard landscaping,and street furniture.
4. Exceptions
Exemptions to this Policy shall only be granted when the Complete Streets Advisory Committee,as
authorized, defined,and established in the Implementation element of this Policy (#10 below),
recommends,and the City Engineer and Planning and Programming Director concurs,and City
Council determines that any of the following are evident:
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a. The project is occurring on a roadway where non-motorized use is prohibited by law;or
b. A cost and/or health impact assessment demonstrates that the cost for a particular Complete
Streets project would be excessive compared to the need, public health benefit, safety
improvement and probable use of that particular street;or
c. There is absence of use by all, except motorized road-users, that would continue in the future
even if the street were a Complete Street; or
d. An alternate facility has been previously programmed at that location; or
e. A legal and/or regulatory impediment or constraint exists.
Bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities shall be included in new street construction, re-
construction,and other transportation improvement projects, except under one or more of the
following conditions. Any condition approval shall follow the Implementation process outlined in
the corresponding element in this Policy(#10 below).
a. A project involves only ordinary maintenance activities designed to keep assets in serviceable
condition,such as mowing,cleaning, sweeping, patching,joint repair, crack-filling, or pothole
filing,or when interim measures are implemented on temporary detour or haul routes;
b. There is insufficient space to safely accommodate new facilities, as determined by the Complete
Streets Advisory Committee, Planning and Programming Director,City Engineer, and City
Council;
c. Where determined by the Complete Streets Advisory Committee,Planning and Programming
Director,City Engineer, and City Council to have relatively high safety risks;
d. Where the City Council exempts a project due to the excessive and disproportionate cost of
establishing a bikeway, walkway or transit enhancement as part of a project;
e. Where jointly determined by the Complete Streets Advisory Committee, City Engineer, Planning
and Programming Director,and City Council that the construction is not practically feasible or
cost effective because of significant or adverse environmental impacts to streams,floodplains,
remnants of native vegetation,wetlands, steep slopes or other critical areas, or due to impacts
on neighboring land uses, including impact from right-of-way acquisition.
5. Creates a Network
The City of Waterloo recognizes the absolute necessity of promoting pedestrian, bicycle and public
transportation network connectivity as an alternative to the automobile in order to provide
transportation options and to protect all road users, reduce negative environmental impacts,
promote healthy living, and advance the well-being of commuters. Furthermore,the City
acknowledges that as public spaces, roads must be designed to afford safety and accessibility to all
users. Finally,the City recognizes that the full integration of all modes of travel in the design of
streets and highways will help increase the capacity and efficiency of the road network, hopefully
reduce traffic congestion by improving mobility options, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and
therefore improve the general quality of life.
6. Jurisdictional (Project)Application
This Policy shall apply to all local and/or private development transportation improvement projects
whether proposed and/or constructed by the City or private developer, unless specifically excluded
through the Exceptions element of this Policy(#4 above). Federal and state transportation
improvement projects shall be encouraged to consider inclusion of Complete Streets elements.
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7. Design Criteria
The design of new or reconstructed facilities should anticipate likely future demand for bicycling,
walking and transit facilities and should not preclude the provision of future improvements.Said
design criteria must be guided by national or state recognized standards(i.e.AASHTO,SUDAS,etc.)
for the City of Waterloo. For example, under most circumstances bridges(which last for 75 years or
more)should be built with sufficient width for safe bicycle and pedestrian use in anticipation of a
future need for such facilities.
The City will generally follow accepted or adopted design standards when implementing
improvements intended to fulfill this Complete Streets policy but will consider innovative or non-
traditional design options where a comparable level of safety for users is present.
8. Context Sensitivity
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It will be important to the success of the Complete Streets policy to ensure that the project
development process includes early consideration of the land use and transportation context of the
project,the identification of gaps or deficiencies in the network for various user groups that could
be addressed by the project,and an assessment of the tradeoffs to balance the needs of all users.
The context factors that should be given high priority include the following:
a. Whether the corridor provides a primary access to a significant destination such as a community
or regional park or recreational area,a school, a shopping/commercial area, or an employment
center;
b. Whether the corridor provides access across a natural or man-made barrier such as a river or
freeway;
c. Whether the corridor is in an area where a relatively high number of users of non-motorized
transportation modes can be anticipated;
d. Whether a road corridor provides important continuity or connectivity links for an existing trail
network; or
e. Whether nearby routes that provide a similar level of convenience and connectivity already
exist.
9. Performance Measures
The City of Waterloo shall develop, apply,and report on walking and bicycling transportation
performance measures in order to evaluate the functioning of the non-motorized transportation
system;to ensure consistency with current industry standards; to identify strengths, deficiencies
and potential improvements; and to support development of new and innovative facilities and
programs. Several factors shall be measured or used by the Complete Streets Advisory Committee,
City Engineer, and Planning and Programming Director to evaluate the effectiveness of this Policy on
an annual basis. However,the City recognizes that assessing the effectiveness of this Policy is a
long-term process and that the community may not experience large scale improvements or be able
to collect sufficient data during the initial two (2)years of the implementation of a Complete Streets
project. The measures may include:
a. Changes in traffic counts;
b. Changes in transit system ridership;
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c. Change in school transportation survey information(transportation to-and-from school);
d. Changes in bicycle and pedestrian count data; and/or
e. Other measures,which may include:miles of on-street bicycle routes; new linear feet of
pedestrian sidewalks; number of new or reconstructed curb ramp; number of new or repainted
crosswalks; number of new street trees planted; percentage of transit stops with shelters;
change in Level of Service (LOS) measurement; customer satisfaction surveys; etc.
10. Implementation
In order to ensure Implementation of this Policy,the City of Waterloo will create a Complete Streets
Advisory Committee,which will provide recommendations to the City Engineer and Planning and
Programming Director regarding implementation of this Policy. The City Engineer and Planning and
Programming Director will then be responsible for providing formal recommendations to the Mayor
and City Council for consideration.
Membership on the Committee will be inter-departmental and inter-agency and will be subject to
appointment by the Mayor and approval by the City Council. The Committee will include members
of City's Engineering, Planning and Programming,Traffic, Community Development, Park and
Recreation,and the Police and Fire Departments.The Committee may also include representatives
from the Waterloo Blue Zones Policy Committee, representatives from the bicycling,trail, disabled,
youth and elderly communities,governmental entities including the Iowa Northland Regional
Council of Governments(INRCOG) and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and other
advocacy agencies and organizations, as may be relevant.
Within six(6) months of the passage of this Policy, the Committee will develop its own
administrative guidelines (i.e. rules of procedure, operating or governing rules, bylaws, etc.) and will
develop implementation strategies related to this Policy. This Committee will meet as needed, but
not less than quarterly, and provide a written report to the City Council evaluating the City's
progress regarding implementation of this Policy.
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CITY OF WATERLOO COMPLETE STREETS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
ADOPTED FEBRUARY 11, 2014
The following rules of procedure are hereby adopted by the City of Waterloo Complete Streets
Advisory Committee ("Committee") to facilitate the performance of its duties. These
Administrative Rules shall replace any previous versions.
SECTION 1.0 MEMBERS AND OFFICERS
1.1 Formation. The establishment of the Committee is provided for in the Waterloo, Iowa
Complete Streets Policy, adopted by the Waterloo City Council on June 10, 2013 by
Resolution No. 2013-474. The Committee shall consist of inter-departmental and inter-
agency individuals appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. The
Committee will include members of City's Engineering, Planning and Programming,
Traffic, Community Development, Park and Recreation, and the Police and Fire
Departments. The Committee may also include representatives from the Waterloo Blue
Zones Policy Committee, representatives from the bicycling, trail, disabled, youth and
elderly communities, governmental entities including the Iowa Northland Regional Council
of Governments (INRCOG) and the metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and other
advocacy agencies and organizations, as may be relevant. There are no terms for Committee
members, and no limitation on the number of Committee members. Additional members
may be appointed by the Mayor with approval by the City Council. At the discretion of the
Mayor, an alternate member may be appointed to replace any member whose position
becomes vacant or is removed for cause as provided in Section 6.1 below.
1.2 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. At the last regular meeting of each calendar year, the
Committee shall elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the upcoming calendar year.
A sitting Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall be eligible for reelection. The
Chairperson shall preside at all meetings and perform other duties as may be ordered by the
Committee. The Vice Chairperson shall act in the capacity of the Chairperson in his or her
absence and in the event the office of the Chairperson becomes vacant, the Vice Chairperson
shall succeed to this office for the unexpired term and the Committee shall select a successor
to the office of Vice Chairperson for the unexpired term.
1.3 Secretary. The Secretary of the Committee shall be a member of the Planning and Zoning
Department staff. The Secretary shall execute documents in the name of the Committee,
perform the duties hereinafter listed, and shall perform such other duties as the Committee
may determine.
SECTION 2.0 DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY
2.1 Minutes. The Secretary shall be responsible for the minutes of each meeting and shall have
them distributed as is necessary.
2.2 Communications, Reports, Petitions, etc. All communications, reports, petitions, and related
documents shall be addressed to the Committee and delivered or mailed to the Secretary.
2.3 Report. The Secretary shall report on matters that come before the Committee and the
current status of past requests as needed. The Secretary shall prepare a packet with all
requests, reports, related documentation, and other matters to be heard by the Committee
and submit said packet to the Committee in advance of any meeting where a request or
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matter is to be heard. The agenda shall generally be provided to Committee members a
week in advance of a meeting.
SECTION 3.0 MEETINGS
3.1 Meetings. The Committee shall meet as needed, but not less than quarterly, and meetings
shall be called at the request of the Secretary or the Chairperson. The agenda of the
meetings shall be posted twenty four (24) hours before the meeting. Meetings shall
generally be held at 1:30 p.m. on the second (2"d) Tuesday of March, June, September and
December.
3.2 Public. All meetings, records and accounts shall be open to the public.
3.3 Quorum. A minimum of forty percent (40%) of the total number of appointed members or
designees shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the taking of official
action for all matters.
3.4 Order of Business: Agenda. The Secretary shall prepare an agenda for each meeting and the
order of business therein shall be as follows:
a) Roll call/attendance;
b) Approval of agenda;
c) Unfinished business;
d) New business;
e) Correspondence, communications, presentations, reports, and other matters;
f) Adjournment.
3.5 Motions. Motions may be made by anyone on the Committee, including the Chairperson.
The Chair shall restate motions before a vote is taken. The name of the maker and supporter
of a motion shall be recorded.
3.6 Voting. During a unanimous vote, a silent vote will be considered a yea vote. If the vote is
not unanimous, voting will be by roll call and will be recorded by yeas and nays. Every
member of the Committee or their designee, including the Chairperson, is required to cast a
vote upon each motion. However, a member may abstain if the member believes there is a
conflict of interest. Prior to discussion of the matter under consideration, a member who
intends to abstain from voting should so inform t that other Committee
members can properly weigh the opinions given by a member who believes a conflict of
interest exists. Passage of any motion requires a majority vote of the members present. An
abstention will not be counted for voting purposes.
3.7 Parliamentary Procedure. To the extent not addressed by these rules, parliamentary
procedure in Committee meetings shall generally be governed by "Roberts Rules of Order,
Revised".
SECTION 4.0 MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE
4.1 The following matters shall be presented for consideration at a meeting of the Committee.
a) The City's annual street reconstruction list.
b) Any Federal Aid transportation improvement project.
c) All other matters, including providing input on funding mechanisms, plans, studies and
regulations affecting the implementation of the Waterloo, Iowa Complete Streets
Policy.
SECTION 5.0 PROCEDURE FOR CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OR PETITIONS.
5.1 Any request for a report or petition to be discussed or acted on by the Committee shall be
filed with the Secretary for inclusion on the agenda.
5.2 At the Committee meeting all requests for a report or petition shall be presented as either an
item of new business or an item of unfinished business.
5.3 The final decision of the Committee on any matter to be considered by the Committee
outlined in Section 4.1 above shall be in the form of a recommendation to the City Engineer
and Community Planning & Development Director. The City Engineer and Community
Planning & Development Director will then be responsible for providing formal
recommendations to the Mayor and City Council for consideration within thirty (30) days of
receipt of the Committee's recommendation, a copy of which shall be provided to the
Secretary of the Committee. As part of the recommendation of the City Engineer and
Community Planning & Development Director, the recommendation of the Committee shall
be provided to the Council as well. If no recommendation is received from the City
Engineer and Community Planning & Development Director within thirty (30) days, then
the Committee shall forward its recommendation to the Mayor and City Council for
consideration.
SECTION 6.0 MEETING ATTENDANCE; REMOVAL
6.1 Committee members are expected to attend meetings. If a member has a valid excuse for
not attending, the member shall notify the Secretary prior to the meeting. The Mayor can
remove a member for cause, including but not limited to poor attendance or failure to
disclose a conflict of interest with respect to any matter to come before the Committee for
action.
SECTION 7.0 AMENDMENTS
7.1 These rules may be amended at any meeting by majority vote of all appointed members or
designees.
Passed and adopted this 11th day of February, 2014.
/S/
, Chairperson
City of Waterloo Complete Streets
Advisory Committee
ATTEST:
IS/
, Secretary
City of Waterloo Complete Streets
Advisory Committee