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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/15/2021 - Work Session *** Proof of Publication Courier Communications COUNCIL WORK SESSION 100 East 4th Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703 February 15,2021 3:25 p.m. Meeting was held via Zoom. Black Hawk County Members present:Bassen,Amos,Morris- sey,Klein,Feuss,Grieder,and Juon. 159508-Grietler/Feuss that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice-vote Ayes: Seven. Mo- lion carried. 159509-Grietler/Amos I do solemnly swear that the annexed copy of notice was published in c `a'o the be'approved-es of February Voce--vo a Ayes: Seven otionthe WATERLOO/CEDAR FALLS COURIER, a daily newspaper Objective:Discuusssion of downtown bridge printed in WATERLOO, Black Hawk County, Iowa, and that the consrud�eprojects.r and Jeffrey Hiilegonds, annexed rate of advertising is the regular legal rate of said Stanley Consultants, provided an over- view of the Park Avenue and 11th Street newspaper, and that the following is a correct bill for publishing said bridges replacement project. They re- viewed project timeline,cost,options for notice. design enhancements and project design considerations. The bridges will be constructed in such a way that they will not need to be blocked off during flood Waterloo, City of- Legals events. They are also designing the project so that it will not have a railroad crossing at 11th street,The project will be let in September 2021 with construction occurring in 2022 and 2023. Some 715 MULBERRY ST. variables include whether they work on both bridges one at a time or simuaane- ously.The roadways will need closed for WATERLOO IA 50703 the duration of construction. Council members then discussed the options presented by Stanley Consultants with the consultants and Jamie Knutson, City Engineer. A survey with design ORDER NUMBER 194760 options will be sent to council members to gather their feedback. Objective: Discussion of the FYE2022 budget. r Michelle Weidner,Chief Financial Officer, provided an overview of the budget planning process to date.She explained that next council will be asked to pass a maximum levy rate and hold a final budget hearing on Thursday, March 25, 2021.She provided an overview of trends Signed in valuation,fund balance,and number of employees. As of today, without any edits,the levy rete for the max hearing Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 20 Q2( budget is residential,72,which are increases of mere for 1 8.72% for Commercial and 1.1% for mu residential. She also explained that the residential rollback is changing to 2.41 this year,so they are having to pick up a larger piece of the increase this year. Council members discussed the prelimi- Notaryublic nary budget figures with Michelle Weid- ner. Objective: Discussion of the FYE 2021 financial audit. Received of Kevin Smith,RSM,provided an overview of the FYE2021 financial audit.The city saw a 2.2%decrease in revenue and an the sum of increase in expenses as well. The city Dollars in full was rated as a low-risk auditee with no for publication Of the above invoice. instances of noncompliance reported.Re shared two findings that were shared in the past,such as a lack of W-9 records and Notary Seal: t- Council membort ers discussed A, ��r,c�� JODI E MCK[IIN s�'E':Y~ Council members discussed the FYE2021 aa financial audit with Kevin Smith and C' � , COMW M$$MO NO.n24@4,,�� Michelle Weidner. * - 6PlRES 159510-Grietler/Feuss that the meeting be adjourned at 5.03 iP�• p.m. Voice-vote Ayes: Seven. Motion Section. Legals carded. Kelley Felchle Category: 950 Legal Notice City Clerk PUBLISHED ON: 03/01/2021 TOTAL AD COST: 41.75 FILED ON: 3/4/2021