HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.07.2022 work session minutesCOUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 7, 2022
3:45 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Boesen, Nichols, Amos, Chiles, Grieder, Wilder and Feuss.
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that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice -vote Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 21, 2022, at 5:30
p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Objective: Discussion of the bio solids project.
Randy Bennett provided a brief introduction to the renewable natural gas project that was started
a couple of years ago.
Randy Wirtz, Strand Associates, provided an overview of the project and answered council's
questions.
Objective: Discussion of the Capital Improvements Plan.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, reviewed the CIP program
and the various departmental requests. He explained how the requests are prioritized and
clarified questions and concerns from council.
Objective: Discussion of the FYE2023 budget.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, reviewed the FYE2023 budget with council.
Objective: Discussion of expanding the operating area for shared mobility devices.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, commented on a request to expand the ride zone for the scooters and
explained that Jessica Rucker from Main Street Waterloo will be presenting more information
on the expanded ride zone.
Jessica Rucker, Main Street Waterloo, commented on the overall benefit of scooters within the
city, the current ride zone and the proposed expanded ride zone.
Council and Jessica Rucker discussed various concerns.
Jessica Rucker noted that on April 1, 2022, there would be a safety event to launch the scooters
for 2022, which will teach people how to safely use, ride and park the scooters.
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that the meeting be adjourned at 5:01 p.m. Voice -vote Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk