HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes--3/9/2020March 9, 2020
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Harold E. Getty Council Chambers,
Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, March 9, 2020. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Boesen,
Amos, Klein, Feuss, Grieder, Juon. Mr. Morrissey arrived at 5:38 p.m.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Sharon Juon, At -Large Council Member
157498 - Juon/Grieder
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 9, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157499 - Juon/Grieder
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 2, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
David Dryer, 3145 W. 41 Street, commented that council should focus on the needs of the city not
wants, and questioned the coverage areas for the additional five firefighters and what will happen if
federal funds through the SAFER Grant dry up.
Mrs. Juon responded to Mr. Dryer's comments regarding the SAFER Grant by explaining the how
the grant works and noted that firefighters hired through the grant can be laid off at the end of the
grant.
John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, commented that the sign on the building says city hall. He
explained that he believes that two of the issues on the agenda do not have anything to do with city
business. He explained that he chatted with people from the schools and the resolution proposed
during the work session and explained that those individuals were unsure of why the city was
pursuing the resolution. He further commented that the city expends more money than it takes in
and it hurts taxpayers.
157500 - Juon/Grieder
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
157501 - Juon/Klein
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated March 9, 2020, in
the amount of $3,052,062.05 a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office, together
with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-153.
2. Resolution approving Variance to Noise Ordinance request from Crossroads Community
Church of the Nazarene, on Saturday, June 13, 2020, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in
conjunction with a community block party to be held at 3622 Hammond Avenue, along with
a live band and use of a PA system.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-154.
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1.
3. Resolution setting date of public hearing as March 19, 2020 on the proposed issuance of not
to exceed $11 million General Obligation Bonds, for essential corporate purposes, and
instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-155.
4. Resolution approving Order accepting Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement, in the
amount of $300, from Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores, Inc., #702, 3301 Greyhound
Drive, Waterloo, Iowa, for sale of tobacco to minor violation -first offense, and authorizing
the Mayor to execute said document.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-156.
5. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, bid documents, etc. and setting date
of bid opening as March 26, 2020 and date of public hearing as April 6, 2020, for the 2020
Right -of -Way Mowing Contract, and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-157.
6. Resolution setting the date of public hearing as March 23, 2020 to approve a request by
Lamar Advertising, for a Site Plan Amendment to the "S-1 Shopping Center District, to
allow for the construction of a 45-foot tall, 378-square-foot off -premises billboard, located at
2010 Sears Street, and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-158.
Resolution setting date of public hearing as March 23, 2020 to approve a request
by AutoZone, Inc., for a Site Plan Amendment to the "S-1" Shopping District, to construct a
new retail store located south of 3115 Kimball Avenue, and instruct City Clerk to publish
said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-159.
8. Resolution setting date of public hearing as March 23, 2020 to approve the request by
DGOGWaterlooia062619 (Dollar General) to rezone approximately 3.082 acres from "R-4"
Multiple Residence District to "C-P" Planned Commercial District, to construct a new retail
store located North of 5225 Dysart Road, and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-160.
Resolution setting date of public hearing as March 23, 2020 to approve the request by PDG
Development, LLC, to vacate a 4,197-square-foot storm water management easement,
located south of 3834 W. 41 Street, and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-161.
b. Motion to approve the following:
a.
a
C.
Travel Requests
Amount
Name & Title of
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
not to
Personnel
Exceed
Chris Ferguson, Fire
Bluebeam Plan Review
Cedar Rapids,
March 13,
$160.76
Marshall
Software Instruction
IA
2020
Randy Bennett,
2020 American Public
West Des
April 1-3,
$670
Public Works
Works Association -
Moines, IA
2020
Division Manager
Iowa Chapter Spring
Conference
Greg Alhelm,
Bluebeam Plan Review
Cedar Rapids,
March 13,
$100
Building Official
Software
IA
2020
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51
Ben Wagner,
2020 Iowa Technical
West Des
June 17-19,
$595
Draftsperson
and Geospatial
Moines, IA
2020
Conference
Sarah Kempen, Storm
Iowa Water Conference
Coralville, IA
April 8-9,
$175
Water Specialist
2020
Tim Andera, Planner
Bluebeam Plan Review
Cedar Rapids,
March 13,
$150
II
Software
IA
2020
Keith Kaspari,
2020 Iowa Public
Waterloo
April 21-23,
$150
Airport Director
Airports Association
Marriott Hotel
2020
Conference
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of Business
Class
New or
Expiration
Includes
Renewal
Date
Sunda
El Patron Family Mexican
C Liquor
Renewal
2/28/2021
x
Restaurant, 301 E. 4th Street
w/Outdoor Service
Hy-Vee Food Store #1, 2834
B Wine / C Beer / E
Renewal
3/23/2021
x
Ansborough Avenue
Liquor
Dollar General Store #7136,
B Wine / C Beer
Renewal
2/28/2021
x
66 E. Tower Park Drive
Dollar General Store #10073,
B Wine / C Beer
Renewal
2/28/2021
x
3815 University Avenue
Mrs. Klein requested to remove Vendor 21528, 2020-00001838, Central Property Holdings, LLC,
in the amount of $150,000.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157502 - KleinBoesen
That payment to Vendor 21528, 2020-00001838, Central Property Holdings, LLC, in the amount of
$150,000 dated March 9, 2020, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office, together with
recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee. Roll call vote - Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mrs. Klein requested an overview of the payment that is to be approved.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, provided an overview.
Mrs. Klein questioned if this is a loan payment or what the purpose of the payment.
Michelle Weidner explained that the payment is to cover eligible expenses under the project grant.
Mrs. Klein commented on the apparent inactivity of the project since and questioned what expenses
had occurred.
Michelle Weidner explained that time and money have been spent on architects, and attorney fees and
accountants as well as equipment and property purchases and insurance.
Mayor Hart questioned if that dollar amount totals the $150,000.
Michelle Weidner explained the receipts total approximately $311,000.
Mrs. Klein questioned the time frame to break ground on the project.
Rodney Anderson, 2614 Heather Lane, commented that there are things he cannot disclose about the
project but that he has to continue to pay off architectural, legal, and accounting bills in order to keep
the project moving forward. The bills that have been brought in are from 2018 to the present that have
been paid out of pocket and the payment will go back to the company.
Mayor Hart clarified that payments are still due even though the building portion hasn't begun.
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Rodney Anderson commented that he has gone a different direction with financing because there are
no longer new market tax credits.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if he has financing for the rest of the project.
Rodney Anderson clarified that the bank has to approve a loan and then the SBA has to approve the
guarantee.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if there might be a problem with the bank approving the loan.
Mr. Anderson commented there is not.
Mr. Morrissey question if there were any new investors in the project.
Rodney Anderson commented that he does have a new partner, Lance Dunn.
Mr. Morrissey question if there are any foreseeable problems with a city employee investing in a
proj ect.
Rodney Anderson explained that the project was approved before Mr. Dunn came on board and that
he has not invested financially to the project.
Martin Petersen, City Attorney, explained that he will review the issue and let council know his
findings.
Mrs. Juon commented that it would be helpful to receive an update on the project.
Rodney Anderson confirmed he would be happy to give more frequent updates.
Mrs. Klein questioned if the city has a step in the hiring process that discusses conflict of ethics and if
there is currently a policy in place.
Mayor Hart commented he does not know off hand about practices or policies but there have been
other city employees that have been a part of businesses. He further commented that knowing this
information prior to a project would be appropriate and questioned if Lance Dunn was a partner at the
time of the initial negotiations.
Rodney Anderson commented that Lance Dunn became a partner in the project back in May of 2019.
Mrs. Juon explained her concerns regarding the timing.
Mrs. Klein questioned if there was a quid pro quo.
Rodney Anderson clarified that he approached Mr. Dunn to join him, not the other way around.
Mr. Morrissey commented that there could be potential problems if the city did not pay the $150,000
after it was previously approved that $500,000 would be released.
Mayor Hart commented on the original agreement to release $500,000.
Rodney Anderson explained that he has spent $311,000 to date.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if the city is subject to legal action if it does not authorize the payment.
Martin Petersen, City Attorney, commented that without additional information he is unable to answer
the question.
Mr. Boesen requested an overview of the city's investment in the project to date.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided an overview of the terms
of the development agreement, and detailed the financial investment the city has in the project.
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Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, commented that he has strong concerns about the project. He
stated that the funding is not guaranteed and until the funding is guaranteed the city should not continue
to provide funding on the project until funding is approved.
Rodney Anderson commented that gambling is a bad thing. As a developer, he has to ensure that bills
are paid and gamble that the funding is coming through. He clarified that the city is not paying for the
fence around the property.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
157503 - Morrissey/Feuss
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request by the City of Waterloo to rezone
approximately 0.52 acres from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "M-1" Light
Industrial District, located at and adjacent to 915 Linden Avenue, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on February 28, 2020, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4t' Street, questioned why the city is asking its own permission to rezone
property it owns.
Mayor Hart commented that the city has to report the different uses of the land for the purpose of
updating zoning maps and general public awareness.
Noel Anderson commented that the city is required by its own policies and state law.
157504 - Morrissey/Feuss
that the hearing be closed and oral comments, and recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
157505 - Morrissey/Grieder
that "an Ordinance approving a request by the City of Waterloo to rezone approximately 0.52 acres
from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "M-1" Light Industrial District, located at and
adjacent to 915 Linden Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157506 - Morrissey/Grieder
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Klein) Motion carried.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of the project and commented there have been no objections and
no need for urgency.
157507 - Morrissey/Grieder
that "an Ordinance approving a request by the City of Waterloo to rezone approximately 0.52 acres
from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "M-l" Light Industrial District, located at and
adjacent to 915 Linden Avenue", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5543.
157508 - Feuss/Grieder
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request by the City of Waterloo to vacate
2,000 square feet of alley right-of-way located west of 915 Linden Avenue, as published in the
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Waterloo Courier on February 28, 2020, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and
there were none.
157509 - Feuss/Grieder
that the hearing be closed, and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157510 - Feuss/Grieder
that "an Ordinance approving a request by the City of Waterloo to vacate 2,000 square feet of alley
right-of-way located west of 915 Linden Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed
for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157511 - Feuss/Grieder
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Klein). Motion carried.
157512 - Feuss/Grieder
that "an Ordinance approving a request by the City of Waterloo tor vacate 2,000 square feet of alley
right-of-way located west of 915 Linden Avenue", be considered and passed for the second and third
times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5544.
157513 - Amos/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request by the City of Waterloo to vacate
a 50-foot-wide utility easement, approximately 1.4 acres located south of 4550 Hess Road, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on February 28, 2020, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and
there were none.
157514 - Amos/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed, and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission, be received and placed on file. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157515 - Amos/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance approving a request by the City of Waterloo to vacate a 50-foot-wide utility
easement, approximately 1.4 acres located south of 4550 Hess Road", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157516 - Amos/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Klein). Motion carried.
157517 - Amos/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance approving a request by the City of Waterloo to vacate a 50-foot-wide utility
easement, approximately 1.4 acres located south of 4550 Hess Road", be considered and passed for
the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5545.
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157518 - Amos/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request by the City of Waterloo to vacate
approximately 0.47 acres of City right-of-way, located north of 3105 Airport Boulevard, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on February 28, 2020, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and
there were none.
157519 - Amos/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed, and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157520 - Amos/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance approving a request by the City of Waterloo to vacate approximately 0.47 acres of
City right-of-way located north of 3105 Airport Boulevard, and retain an easement over, under and
upon the entire vacated area", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of the item.
157521 - Amos/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157522 - Amos/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance approving a request by the City of Waterloo to vacate approximately 0.47 acres of
City right-of-way located north of 3105 Airport Boulevard, and retain an easement over, under and
upon the entire vacated area", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5546.
157523 - Morrissey/Grieder
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Exchange Agreement and Assignment of Real
Estate Contract with L & H Farms, Ltd., for the acquisition of property in Black Hawk County and
exchange of property in the San Marnan TIF District in the amount of $1,696,636.60, for 47.17 acres
and up to $10,000 in closing costs, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 28, 2020, be
received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4t' Street, commented that land prices have decreased since the last exchange
and questioned if the city has an interested investor.
157524 - Morrissey/Amos
that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
157525 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving an Exchange Agreement and Assignment of Real Estate Contract with L
& H Farms, Ltd., for the acquisition of 47.17 acres of land in Black Hawk County in the amount of
$1,696,636.60, and up to $10,000 in closing costs, in exchange for property in the San Marnan TIF
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District, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll -call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-162.
157526 - Feuss/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on FY 2020 Sidewalk Inspection and Repair
Program - Zone 10, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 25, 2020 and March 5, 2020,
be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments.
Wendell Speller, 919 E. Donald Street, commented that he opened his business in 2016 and at that
time the city started renovations on E. 4th Street. He commented that the city made additional green
space and he had to pay to rebuild his sidewalk. He stated that he does not have the money to install
the sidewalk and questioned if he has additional recourse for the repair.
157527 - Feuss/Amos
that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
157528 - Feuss/Amos
that "Resolution authorizing proposed repairs to sidewalk", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Mrs. Juon questioned if the city has reached out to non -profits or churches to help people pay for the
program.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, commented that he has had conversations with Felicia Smith-Nalls in
Neighborhood Services and explained that people can contact her to help locate assistance.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-163.
157529 - Feuss/Amos
that "Resolution adopting Proposed Resolution of Necessity, as proposed or amended", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-164.
RESOLUTIONS
157530 - Klein/Grieder
that "Resolution approving award of bid to J. Pettiecord, Inc., of Bondurant, Iowa, in the amount of
$129,077.50, and approving the contract, bonds and certificate of insurance, in conjunction with the
FY 2020 Waterloo Air and Rail Park Tree Clearing, Contract No. 1017, and authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-165.
157531 - Klein/Grieder
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Ament Design of Waterloo, Iowa,
in an amount not to exceed $49,100, for the design of Downtown Fiber Optic Interconnect and
Monitoring Cameras, Iowa DOT Project Number STBG-SWAP-8155(769)--SG-07, and authorizing
the Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 41 Street, questioned what the cameras will monitor and if they will be turned
into red light cameras.
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Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager, explained that the cameras will be used to let the
signals know when cars are approaching and will be used for future traffic study.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-166.
157532 - Klein/Grieder
that "Resolution approving a thirty-six (36) month Telecom Service Agreement with CenturyLink
Business, at a base rate of $2,956.60 per month plus an additional $35 per analog line, and authorizing
the Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-167.
ORDINANCES
157533 - Morrissey/Grieder
that "an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by repealing the word "one
(1)" from Paragraph 6, Employer, of Subsection A, Definitions, Section 15, Unfair Use of Criminal
record in hiring Decisions, Chapter 3, Human Rights, Title 5, Police Regulations, 5-13-15(A)(6), and
inserting in lieu thereof the word four (4) in Paragraph 6, Employer, of Subsection A, Definitions,
Section 15, Unfair Use of Criminal Record in Hiring Decisions, Chapter 3, Human Rights, Title 5,
Police Regulations", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Klein). Motion carried.
157534 - Morrissey/Amos
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Klein). Motion carried.
157535 - Morrissey/Amos
that "an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by repealing the word "one
(1)" from Paragraph 6, Employer, of Subsection A, Definitions, Section 15, Unfair Use of Criminal
record in hiring Decisions, Chapter 3, Human Rights, Title 5, Police Regulations, 5-13-15(A)(6), and
inserting in lieu thereof the word four (4) in Paragraph 6, Employer, of Subsection A, Definitions,
Section 15, Unfair Use of Criminal Record in Hiring Decisions, Chapter 3, Human Rights, Title 5,
Police Regulations", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Klein). Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5547.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
157536 - Morrissey/Feuss
that Change Order No. 2 from Henkel Construction Company of Mason City, Iowa, for a net decrease
of $2,060, in conjunction with the Five Sullivan Brothers Kitchen Improvements project, be received,
placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157537 - Morrissey/Feuss
that Change Order No. 3, to Henkel Construction Company, Mason City, Iowa, for a net increase of
$5,053.20, in conjunction with the Five Sullivan Brothers Kitchen Improvements project, be received,
placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157538 - Juon/Grieder
that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:41 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
City Attorney Martin Petersen stated that discussion of litigation strategy with counsel is an approved
topic of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section §21.5(1)(c).
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
157539 - Juon/Grieder
that the council adjourn Executive Session at 7:12 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
157540 - Juon/Grieder
that the Council adjourn at 7:12 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Kelley Felch
City Clerk