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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/15/2022 - Work Session*** Proof of Publication *** State of Iowa Black Hawk County Waterloo, City of - Legals 715 MULBERRY ST. WATERLOO IA 50703 ORDER NUMBER 216436 The undersigned, being duly sworn, on oath, do depose and say that I am an authorized employee of the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, that The Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier is a weekly newspaper regularly published and printed in the English language in the City of Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, and has a general circulation in the said city and county; and that I personally know that the notice, a true copy of which is hereto affixed, was published in the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier on the following days, to -wit: Section: Legals Category: 950 Legal Notice PUBLISHED ON: 08/30/2022 TOTAL AD COST: FILED ON: 97.19 8/30/2022 That the issues of said paper containing said notice were duly 7Ciitttlai in the regular manner. MfrrChnAc. Notary Public in and for aid County MICHELLE GRAHAM Commission Number 837641 My Commission Expires February 23, 2025 *** Proof of Publication *** COUNCIL WORK SESSION August 15, 2022 4:10 p.m. Harold E. Getty Council Chambers Members present: Boesen. Nichols, Amos, Grieder, Wilder and Feuss. Mr. Chiles anived at 4:15 p.m. 107674 - Feuss/Nichols that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice -vote Ayes: Six. Motion carded. 107675 - Feuss/Nichols that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, August 1, 2022, al 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carded. Objective: Discussion of changes to Title 1, Rules. of Procedure. Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, provided a brief overview of Article C — Code of Ethical Conduct and Artide D — Censure. She explained that the purpose of having a code of ethical conduct is to set a common standard for expected behavior, which council and board and committee members will be held to. She noted that it is becoming more common for cities across Iowa to include a code of conduct in their city code. Mr. Boesen questioned it board members will be provided a copy. Kelley Felchle, confirmed. Kelley Felchle reviewed the proposed changes to Article D. and explained that it includes certain requirements that the council member making an allegation of censure must present, such as a specific code or policy and why they believe it was violated. The proposed change also places a limitation of six months from the time of a violation to when a complaint can be filed. Mr. Boesen commented that the time limitation should be 90 days, because if something is egregious enough to pursue censure it should be handled more quickly. He appreciates that according to the document, that the points of censure will not be aired publicly. Mr. Grieder concurred with 3-month timeline. Mr. Chiles questioned 1 the 3-months includes the time it would take for a proper investigation. Kelley Felchle clarified that it would not include the investigation portion, just the time that one has to bring the allegation forward after the volaton. Mayor Hart provided a scenario where three months passed before anyone found out abouta violation. Kelley Felchle clarified that the proposed wording states six month from the time of discovering the violation. Mayor Hart commented that the change from six months to 90-days is a great compromise along with the clarification that it would be 90-days from becoming aware of the violation. Mr. Feuss questioned if there was any wording dealing with an allegation against an outgoing councilperson. A lengthy discussion on censure followed amongst Councilmembers, Mayor and the City Attorney. Mr, Boesen requested council consider removing the 5th Monday Planning Sessions because they have turned into mini -council meetings. He commented that the timely submission of agenda items by department heads has fallen by the wayside and often use the Planning Session to submit items that should have been submitted at the regular meeting. A Work Session would be a better use of the time. Mr. Grieder agrees that the meetings should be tightened up so they are not mini -council meetings. He suggested using the time to discuss budget priories, CIP and long -tens infrastructure needs, etc. Mayor Hart spoke to the importance of identifying a regular goal -setting sched- ule, whether that is the 5th Monday or another time. Mr. Feuss commented that the 5th Monday would be a good time for the goal -setting meetings, as finding an additional time for at least tour council - members to get together would be very difficult Objective: Discussion of amendments to the plumbing and mechanical code. Greg Ahlhelm, Building Official, explained that updates am needed as the state has moved to updatedplumbing and mechan- ical codes. No changes would be needed in addition to adopting the 2022 mechani- cal code but changes in addition are needed for the plumbing code. Bob Os Plumbing Inspector, ex- plained the majority of the amend- ments are dates and the removal of out-of-date items. He reviewed additional changes including the allowance of nonmetallic plastic water lines from the * * * Proof of Publication *** pave/ V VA UJ UIC I IV YJC. Mr. Boesen questioned if the city staff worked with the Water Works on the plastic piping. Bob Osgood confirmed. Mr. Boesen commented that his concem is what happens when the location of the plume changes due to migration. Mr. Nichols questioned what the process looks like for identifying plumes. Bob Osgood explained that the DNR has a mapping system with all of the plumes and the problem areas are known. The map will show if a particular location is within 500 feet of the plume area. Mr. Nichols questioned how it is moni- tored and what is the notification process from the DNR if the plume has migrated. Bob Osgood explained that the DNR would notify residents that the plume had migrated then the homeowner would have to switch from plastic pipe to copper pipes. Mr. Chiles questioned if this has happened prior. Bob Osgood commented that he is not aware of instances where this has happened. Mr. Boesen commented that on the East Side of Waterloo they are constantly moving monitoring wells. Bob Osgood commented that they continue to monitor the former chamber- lain site and that would be an area of concern. Mr. Amos clarified that homeowners would have the option of going with a copper pipe. Mr. Nichols questioned how far plumes migrate. Bob Osgood shared that he is unsure. 107878- Feuss/Boesen that the meeting be adjourned at 4:59 p.m. Voice -vote Ayes: Seven. Motion Carried. Kelley Felchle City Clerk