HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/25/2013 COUNCIL WORK SESSION
November 25,2013
4:15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Cole, Getty, Jones, Greenwood (arrived at 4:20 p.m.), Schmitt, Welper, Hart.
Moved by Hart, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
Kimball Avenue Reconstruction Project
Larry Berns, Ament Design, gave an overview of the Kimball Avenue Reconstruction Project.
The project will widen approximately 1 mile along Kimball Avenue and will provide an
additional .63 miles of widening on side streets. The project is estimated to be completed by fall
2015.
Mayor Clark asked to have better access to Fareway from San Marnan Avenue.
Mr. Jones confirmed the improvements for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. An 8 foot trail will be
constructed in areas to assist with the existing sidewalks and there will be"Share the Road" signs
for the frontage road. The raised median will have signage to identify the median for snow
plows.
Mr. Greenwood questioned what the driver for the project is. It is to improve efficiency with
travel and to accommodate increased traffic.
Greater Cedar Valley Alliance qnd Chamber Quarterly Update
David Braton, Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier Publisher and GCVA Treasurer, thanked Council
for supporting the Chamber and GCVA.
Lisa Skubal and Carrie Dar rah, GCVA, highlighted the FY2013 accomplishments.
Steve Dust, CEO GCVA, thanked the City for their cooperation. He outlined the advancements
being made in Waterloo. Waterloo is in the top 20 list of college towns in the Country and in the
top 5 cities who provide veteran friendly employment.
Mr. Greenwood suggested advertising and promoting the 3-D printer at the Tech Works
building.
Mr. Getty thanked the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance for their work with the Veterans.
With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Hart, seconded by Schmitt that the
meeting be adjourned at 5:04 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Suzy Sch4res
City Clerk