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February 22, 2001
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Special Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2001. Mayor John R.
Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Murphy, Gronen. Absent: Krizek, Berry,
Getty. Councilperson Jordan was present electronically by telephone.
Mayor Rooff called the meeting to order at 9:53 a.m.
114828 - Murphy/Gronen
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Special Session on Thursday, February 22,
2001, at 9:30 a.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Four. Absent: Krizek,
Getty, Berry. Motion carried.
114829 - Gronen/Murphy
that copies of the Call for the Special Session on Thursday, February 22, 2001,
at 9:30 a.m. be received and placed on file. Ayes: Four. Absent: Krizek,
Getty, Berry. Motion carried.
114830 - Mayor Rooff stated that the Waterloo Airport Board, based on the FAA's review
of space planning and participation, recommends that the council rescind the
previous endorsement of Option 3 and replace with Option 2. Mayor Rooff
commented that Option 2 meets the city's need and does not detract from the
appearance. The Waterloo Airport Board believes the amenities contained in
Option 3 can be put in the Option 2 footprint, which has been endorsed by the
Central Region of the FAA and will greatly speed up the approval process. The
following approximate funding is anticipated: $2.2 to $2.6 million from the
FAA, $180,000.00 from the Iowa DOT, $510,000.00 from PFC funds and the city's
participation of $1.2 to $1.6 million.
Brad Wisenberger, Engineer with Burns & McDonalds, stated that the Waterloo
Airport Board decided on Option 3 because items flowed a little better during
construction and because of the additional area for baggage. The FAA said that
the airport is functional to 120,000 passenger and there was no need to expand
the terminal. With Option 2 there are still four airlines, some parking and
jet bridges. The renovation would be sufficient to 2019. The biggest benefit
is it functionally meets all the airport's needs, requires $1 million less
funding for the city and meets airline requirements. The FAA and the Waterloo
Airport Board approved Option 2.
Mayor Rooff stated that the FAA will not commit to saying the money is there;
they hesitate because they are a multi -funding board. Mayor Rooff stated that
all indications are that if we approve Option 2, the FAA will approve funding.
Mayor Rooff stated that the city's participation will be funded with GO Bonds.
Mayor Rooff stated that our acceptance of Option 2 will be forwarded to the FAA
in Kansas City, and they will notify us of the award of funding.
Councilperson Anders asked if the airport has excess revenue could that revenue
be applied to the GO Bond debt. Mayor Rooff commented that there are many
funding streams and maybe excess revenue could be applied to our GO Bond debt.
Mr. Wisenberger stated that the FAA requires that excess revenue be put back
into the equipment.
The council reviewed the design for Option 2 for renovation of the Airport
Terminal.
Councilperson Anders recommended that the council approve Option 2 because he
has confidence in the plan and is comfortable with the FAA.
Mayor Rooff stated that he has talked with other councilmembers, and that
Councilperson Getty is out of town but he approves Option 2 and wanted his
opinion known.
Murphy/Gronen
that Option 2 in conjunction with renovation of the Waterloo Airport Terminal
be accepted and forwarded to the FAA in Kansas City. Ayes: Four. Absent:
Krizek, Getty, Berry. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
114831 - Jordan/Gronen
that the Council adjourn at 10:09 a.m. Ayes: Four. Absent: Krizek, Getty,
Berry. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk