HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.29.2021 Planning Session minutes November 29, 2021
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in a Planning Session in the Harold E. Getty Council Chambers,
at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, November 29, 2021. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Boesen, Amos,
Morrissey, Klein, Feuss, Grieder and Juon.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance:
160701 - Juon/Grieder
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Planning Session on Monday,November 29, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
160702 - Juon/Grieder
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday,November 15, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
160703 - Juon/Grieder
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Work Session on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
160704 - Juon/Grieder
that the following items on the consent agenda be received,placed on file and approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated November 22,
2021 in the amount of$5,28,982.83, 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. 2021-752
2. Cancellation of assessments for properties listed on Exhibit A, and authorize City Clerk to
notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said cancellation.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-753
b. Motion to approve the following:
1 Travel Requests
Name & Title of Amount
Personnel Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) not to
Exceed
a. Quentin Hart, Mayor United States Conference Washington, January 19-21, $2,700.00
of Mayors 90th Winter D.C. 2022
meeting
b. Officer Ehlers and CTK Advanced Marion, IA November 15- $1,040.00
Northup (amended) 17, 2021
**AMENDMENT**
c. Sgt. Hoelscher and Hazardous Device Huntsville, November 28- $600.00
Officer Rulapaugh Recertification Course Al December 3,
2021
2• Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
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Name &Address of Class New or Expiration Includes
Business Renewal Date Sunday
a. Fareway Stores #951, 40 W. B Wine, C Beer, and E Renewal 11/15/2022 No
San Marnan Dr. Li uorl 1/15/2022
b. Logan Avenue Convenience B Wine, C Beer, and E Renewal 11/28/2022 Yes
Store, 735 Logan Ave. Liquor
c. Trucker Bar, 1915 Bourland C Liquor Renewal 12/12/2022 Yes
Ave.
d. Capella Magna, 622 C Liquor New 11/30/2022 No
Commercial St.
Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
160705 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for expenditures that
qualify for reimbursement in the FY 2021 Downtown Waterloo Urban Renewal and Redevelopment
Tax Increment District, and place the certification on file", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-754
160706 - Morrissey/Amos
that"Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for FY 2021 expenditures
that qualify for reimbursement in the East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Tax
Increment District, and place the certification on file", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-755
160707 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for expenditures that
qualify for reimbursement in the FY 2021 Northeast Industrial Park Urban Renewal and
Redevelopment Tax Increment District,and place the certification on file",be adopted. Roll call vote-
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-756
160708 - Boesen/Amos
that "Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for expenditures that
qualify for reimbursement in the FY 2021 Crossroads Waterloo Tax Increment District, and place the
certification on file", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-757
160709 - Boesen/Amos
that "Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for expenditures that
qualify for reimbursement in the FY 2021 University Avenue Waterloo Tax Increment District, and
place the certification on file",be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-758
160710 - Boesen/Amos
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that "Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for expenditures that
qualify for reimbursement in the FY 2021 Martin Road Tax Increment District, and place the
certification on file", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-759
160711 - Klein/Grieder
that "Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for expenditures that
qualify for reimbursement in the FY 2021 Rath Area Tax Increment District,and place the certification
on file", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-760
160712 - Klein/Grieder
that "Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for expenditures that
qualify for reimbursement in the FY 2021 San Marnan Tax Increment District, and place the
certification on file", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-761
160713 - Klein/Grieder
that "Resolution approving electronic submission of the Tax Increment Finance (TIF) reports to the
State of Iowa for Fiscal Year 2021",be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-762
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
Topic: Operations update from Legal Department and Code Enforcement.
Maria Downing, Code Enforcement Foreman, provided an overview of Code Enforcement
Department operations.
Council members and Mayor Hart discussed Code Enforcement Department operations with Maria
Downing.
Martin Petersen, City Attorney,provided an overview of Legal Department operations.
Council members and Mayor Hart discussed Legal Department operations with Martin Petersen.
Topic: Discussion of the re-precinctingprocess.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that because census data
was made available so late it has pushed back the re-precincting process.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, shared that this is his third round of re-precincting. He shared that laws
for drawing precinct boundaries are very strict and provided an overview of the requirements.
Mrs. Juon questioned if there is a deadline to have this done.
Aric Schroeder shared that the city has 60 days from the date the Iowa Legislature completes the
redistricting process.
Mr. Morrissey requested an overview of the next steps to complete the process.
Aric Schroeder explained that the hearing date will be set on December 6 with the hearing on
December 20th. He added that the county has advised some further changes to the map are needed to
meet the requirements but the city will need to continue following the timeline provided.
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Mr. Grieder requested a map showing the population for each precinct and ward when the next batch
of maps are prepared.
Mr. Morrissey stated that he was surprised that Waterloo's population declined. He shared that some
of his constituents are upset that they just voted in a new council member and that they are potentially
losing this new council member due to re-precincting.
Topic: Discussion of development agreements, amendments, and future actions.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided an overview of the city's
development agreement policy and the incentive programs available to developers.
Mr. Morrissey,Mr. Boesen,and Council members discussed with Mr.Anderson the process by which
staff utilize city policies, tax incentives, and the sale of city property to formulate development
agreements.
ADJOURNMENT
160714 - Morrissey/Boesen
that the Council adjourn at 7:09 p.m. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk