HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.07.21 work session minutes COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 7, 2021
4:10 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Boesen, Amos, Klein, Grieder, and Juon. Absent: Morrissey, Feuss
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that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice-vote Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Objective: Discussion of the Police Department Strategic .
Joel Fitzgerald, Chief of Police, presented the City of Waterloo 2021-2026 Strategic Plan. The
overview included points regarding the following topics:
• Department Overview
• Police Morale
• Staffing
• Challenges
• Workload Assessment& Recommendations
• Focus Groups & SWOT Analysis
• Four Organizational Pillars
• Goals and Action Item Legend
• 2015 PERF Report &President's Task Force on 21 St Century Policing
• Internal Changes that Resulted in Lowering Taxpayer Burden
• Significant 1St - Year Accomplishments
Police Chief Fitzgerald indicated the council would receive copies of the Strategic Plan by the
end of the week.
There was discussion regarding a morale survey conducted by the Cedar Valley Backs the Blue
Political Action Committee.
Mr. Morrissey requested Chief Fitzgerald return to discuss his progress towards civil liberties in
the community.
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that the meeting be adjourned at 5:14 p.m. Voice-vote Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
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LeAnn M. Even, CMC, IaCMC
Deputy City Clerk