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December 6, 1999
4:50 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Gronen.
Members absent: Krizek.
Moved by Gronen, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two.
Absent: Krizek. Motion carried.
The Insurability Criteria For Driving City Vehicles Policy was reviewed by Jim Rodemeyer,
Personnel Director. Mr. Rodemeyer reported that the policy was discussed at a meeting in early
November with union and insurance representatives. Following the meeting, several revisions
were made to the policy. The dollar amount for property damage was deleted in paragraph II D,
involvement of the Department Head along with the Personnel Director and City Clerk in the
determination of an employee's future employment status and recognizing additional criteria
such as an employee's past driving history and record of service as part of the review process. At
the various meetings, Police and Fire Union representatives requested that the policy also be
revised to allow employees, in job classifications where driving is an essential function, to
remain in the classification and be excused from driving responsibilities if the employee is no
longer insurable or loses his or her driver's license. This concept has not been incorporated as
part of the revised policy because it would establish a precedent for other employees to make
similar requests to be relieved of certain job duties or assignments. Mr. Rodemeyer reported that
he is opposed to allowing an employee to continue to work in a job classification that requires
driving as an essential function if that employee can no longer drive or is no longer insurable.
Mr. Rodemeyer stated that he contacted other Iowa cities, and the survey illustrates that most
other Iowa cities already have similar written policies in this area or informally follow similar
criteria.
Police Officer Hector Camarin noted that Section IID defines at-fault as being cited by a law
enforcement officer or being found at-fault by the Accident Review Committee even though no
citation was written. Officer Camarin stated that the Accident Review Committee can only
review whether an accident was preventable or non-preventable. Officer Camarin asked if the
strict standards as to the number of accidents were set by the insurance company. Mr.
Rodemeyer stated that the standards were developed by the city, but that the insurance company
thought the standards were very liberal.
Officer Camarin noted that Section IIB states that four or more citations for moving violations
within a three-year period will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Officer Camaran stated that
he feels four or more is excessive, that other cities do not have anything that hard and he would
like it excluded from the policy.
Police Officer Rich Hesse, Vice President of the Police Protective Association, stated that he
feels insurance is a topic of bargaining, and that it should be discussed during bargaining.
Officer Hesse stated that all employees are insurable. Officer Hesse stated that the amount of
property damage started at $5,000, then $7,500 and now there is no dollar amount, and he feels
that is too broad. Officer Hesse stated that the accidents will be reviewed by the Personnel
Director, City Clerk, and Department Head, and that he has a serious problem with outsiders
looking at his personnel file. Officer Hesse stated that it is too vague, that the police are first
responders and they can't control answering a call where a child runs out or a car that doesn't
stop. Officer Hesse stated that they will have the Accident Review Committee and this policy
standing over them.
Mr. Rodemeyer reported that the dollar amount was removed from the policy at the request of
the Police and Fire Unions, and now you are saying it is too arbitrary.
Officer Keith Rogers stated that he has a problem with the policy, and that $7,500 is an arbitrary
figure. Officer Rogers stated that the problem is we went from arbitrary to no amount, and he
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
November 22, 1999
4:20 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Krizek, Gronen.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
Councilperson Getty stated that since the ordinances pertaining to loitering for the purpose of
drug-related activities and prohibiting sale of drug paraphernalia were discussed at the Ordinance
Committee meeting this evening with members of this committee it attendance, there was no
reason to hold this meeting.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gronen, seconded by Krizek that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:44 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
October 25, 1999
4:50 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Krizek, Gronen.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to hire four police officers effective January 3,
2000,was reviewed. The vacancies are due to three retirements and a resignation. In order to fill
the vacancies and maintain the appropriate police officer level, the hiring date would be January
3, 2000. This will allow time to complete background investigation and other pre-employment
testing mandates prior to the first of the year.
Police Chief Koehrsen stated that he made a job offer to a Cedar Falls police officer who is
currently attending the Law Enforcement Academy, and the police officer accepted the position.
Upon hearing of the job offer, Cedar Falls officials terminated her. Chief Koehrsen reported that
he offered to pay her salary, benefits and remaining schooling, but Cedar Falls wanted the city to
reimburse them for her salary, uniforms, etc. from the date of August 13, 1999, which the city
declined. Chief Koehrsen stated that there is one individual above her on the Civil Service list
who is going to take the polygraph test, and if he fails the test Chief Koehrsen would like to have
authorization to immediately hire the police officer from Cedar Falls in order to allow her to
continue her training at the academy.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that authorization be given to hire four police officers
with the effective date of January 3, 2000, except one officer could be hired immediately if the
first person on the Civil Service fails the polygraph test. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to promote a captain, lieutenant and sergeant
effective January 3, 2000, was reviewed. The vacancy is due to the retirement of Michael Beener
on September 2, 1999. Because of the domino effect of the captain promotion, the Police Chief is
requesting authorization to promote one lieutenant and one sergeant effective January 3, 2000.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that said request, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to increase the copy fee for a police report from
$5.00 to $10.00 was reviewed. The Police Department presently charges insurance companies,
attorneys and others $5.00 for copies of various police reports. The fee has been in effect since
October 1992. As of September 1999 the department has had 2,873 requests for police reports.
The cost to produce copies of the reports has increased, and the Police Chief is requesting that the
fees be increased from $5.00 to $10.00 per copy. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that
said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that
the meeting be adjourned at 5:01 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
October 18, 1999
4:15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty,Krizek, Gronen.
Moved by Gronen, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to purchase three audio/video cameras at a cost
of$10,200.00 was reviewed. The department's present audio/video cameras are Mobile Vision
System 5. The Police Chief is requesting authorization to purchase two Mobile Vision 7 cameras
at a cost of $3,650.00 each for a total cost of $7,300.00. In addition, the Police Chief is
requesting authorization to purchase one Mobile Vision System 5 camera to utilize as a spare
when one of the present System 5 cameras is in need of repair. The two systems are not
operationally compatible. The cost of the System 5 camera is $2,900.00. The total cost for the
three cameras is $10,200.00. G.O. Bond funds in the amount of$8,02150 and police department
forfeiture funds in the amount of $2,178.50 will be used to purchase said cameras. Moved by
Gronen, seconded by Krizek that the request of Police Chief for authorization to purchase three
audio/video cameras at a cost of$10,200.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The Memorandum of Agreement with Hawkeye Community College for basic emergency medical
certification and recertification classes was reviewed. Hawkeye Community College will provide
classroom/laboratory space, support personnel, and equipment as necessary. Hawkeye
Community College will engage in marketing programs for Waterloo Fire Rescue Regional
Training Center. The Hazardous Material Regional Training Center will have the use of HCC-
EMS certified state instructor and additional space to offer classes. Waterloo Fire personnel will
not have to pay fees for in-house continuing education hours, and Hawkeye Community College
will assist with state regulations regarding curriculum, policies and procedures, and general
guidelines. The Hawkeye Community College Education Director will be located at the
Hazardous Material Training Center ten to fifteen hours per week. The Hawkeye Community
College secretary and Hazardous Material Regional Training Center Administrative Secretary will
remain at their present locations. In addition to present class offerings, Hazardous Material
Regional Training Center instructors will teach new mandatory courses required by 2001 by EMS
staff. There will be no increase of costs to either organization. Moved by Gronen, seconded by
Krizek that said Memorandum of Agreement be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Councilperson Getty reported that there was a robbery at the Kwik Star Store on Cedar Bend
over the weekend, and he understands that the video camera in the store was not operating
correctly. Chief Koehrsen stated that he will notify the store that they are not in compliance with
the city's ordinance and give them time to become compliant. Councilperson Getty asked that the
Police Department review the video cameras in all stores required to have them in place, and
requested that the Police Chief report back to the committee.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gronen, seconded by Krizek that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:33 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
September 20, 1999
5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Krizek, Gronen.
Moved by Gronen, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
Jim Rodemeyer, Personnel Director, stated that there are two policies to be reviewed, the
Insurability Criteria for Driving City Vehicles and Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for Work
Related Injuries and Vehicles and Equipment Accidents. Mr. Rodemeyer stated that a meeting
was held with the Police and Fire Associates to discuss the policies, and the associations still have
a problem with the policies. Mr. Rodemeyer stated that he met with Steve Piper, union
representative for Local 353, and Mr. Piper is opposed to the policies because he feels they are
too broad. Mr. Rodemeyer stated that the Personnel Department and City Clerk recommend
approval of the policies and to forward them to the full council for approval.
Police Officer Rich Carter stated that there are fourteen things listed on the qualifications for a
police officer. Some will never change and some are checked as part of employment with the city.
Police Officers must pass typing tests, physical examination, psychological examination and
polygraph test and posses a valid driver's license at the time of hiring. Officer Carter stated that
out of fourteen items, drivers license will be grounds for termination, and what makes this
requirement more important than if he can hear the screams of a child or still see the street signs
at night.
Mayor Rooff asked if there is a case where someone lost their driver's license because of
insurance being dropped. Mr. Rodemeyer stated that no public safety staff has ever been fired
because of not being insured.
Police Chief Bernie Koehrsen stated that if he received an order that an officer could not drive,
the department does not have any non-driving duties. Currently, they would look at why the
officer lost his/her license, and there is a step disciplinary policy in place. Chief Koehrsen stated
that he feels that determination should be a decision of the department head.
Mr. Rodemeyer stated that if an officer lost his license, he would recommend that the officer be
laid off because they do not meet the essential function of the position, and that he would not
recommend light duty. Mr. Rodemeyer stated that the Police Chief would make the final
decision, and if he decides to create a job for an officer who loses his/her license, he would have
to come before the council
Councilperson Anders asked if the standards are different than in the private sector. Mr.
Rodemeyer stated that it would be possible to acquire risk insurance, but the liability risk would
come back to the city.
Officer Carter stated that even though he may still be able to drive in the state of Iowa, the
insurance company says he cannot drive.
Councilperson Gronen stated this is no different than what he has to do or what Councilperson
Jordan does for his employees.
Mr. Rodemeyer stated that a written policy was created because of a situation this summer, and
that we wanted to make all employees aware of the policy. The insurance company is not telling
us what to do, they are just saying they won't insure them.
Councilperson Murphy stated that the job qualification for all members of the Fire Department
requires that they must be able to drive, but all firemen do not drive even though it is a
requirement of the job. Mr. Rodemeyer stated that if you want to make that distinction than you
should take driver's license requirement out of the job description.
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July 26, 1999
4:50 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Krizek, Gronen.
Members absent: Getty.
Moved by Gronen, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two.
Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief to hire two fire fighters was reviewed. The vacancies are due to a
resignation and a retirement. Both positions have been vacant since September 1998. Moved by
Krizek, seconded by Gronen that said request, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent:
Getty. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief to promote the Arson Investigator and Medical Supervisor to the
position of Lieutenant was reviewed. Both positions are currently receiving a salary equal to
lieutenant's pay. There will be no additional cost to the budget due to the promotions. Both
candidates are in positions that warrant a lieutenant rank, and they are both on the civil service
list. Moved by Gronen, seconded by Krizek that said request, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gronen, seconded by Krizek that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:56 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
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City Clerk
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July 19, 1999
4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Krizek, Gronen.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. A es:
Three. Motion carried. Y
The Insurability Criteria for Driving City Vehicles Policy was reviewed. Jim Rodemeyer,
Personnel Director, stated that he has had conversations with several representatives of the
bargaining units regarding the policy, but he has not received anything in writing. Mr. Ro stated that most were concerned with the dollar level of damages that triggers
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Mr. Rodemeyer reported that the city has been informed by its insurance carrier that the city's
current driving standards adopted ten years ago are no longer sufficient and do not meet industry
standards. The new standards will apply to all city employees who are required to drive city
vehicles. Mr. Rodemeyer stated that there is no change to what would happen if an employee
loses his/her license. If an employee has to drive as part of his/her job duties, they will be
terminated which is the current policy.
The following standards will be used when reviewing driving records for potential employees:
A candidate who is required to operate a motor vehicle will not be considered for employment
with the city if he/she has the following:
A. Loss of license for DWI, reckless driving or other moving violation within the previous five
years.
A deferred judgment does not negate the loss of license and does not affect insurability or
employability.
B. Four or more citations for moving violations within the previous three-year period.
C. Three or move citations for moving violations within the previous one-year period.
Current employees who are required to operate a motor vehicle as a function of their job will have
their driving record checked through the Department of Transportation at least yearly and more
often depending on the individual record. The following standards will apply when reviewing
driving records of current employees.
A current employee who operates a city motor vehicle will be subject to the following:
A. Loss of license for DWI, reckless driving or other moving violations.
1. If operating a vehicle is an essential function of the position, the employee will be
terminated.
2. If operating a vehicle is an incidental function of the position, the following options
will be offered:
a. Provide your own personal vehicle and a personal driver.
b. Receive mileage reimbursement at the applicable rate.
c. Show proof of insurance.
d. Accept personal liability for any accident occurring during work hours and sign
a waiver releasing the city from liability.
e. No workers compensation for private driver.
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will occur if an employee tests positive for drugs or alcohol. An employee who is driving a city
vehicle or operating a piece of equipment that is involved in an accident that results in injury to
themselves or another person and requires medical treatment away from the scene or causes
property damage exceeding $1,000, or results in a citation to the city employee for a moving
violation will be required to go immediately to Allen Occupational Health or Allen Hospital
Emergency room and provide an urine sample for drug testing and a breath sample for alcohol
testing. An employee involved in a vehicle accident involving another vehicle and the other driver
is ticketed and the employee did not contribute to the accident in any way and was not ticketed
will not be required to take a drug or alcohol test. Mr. Rodemyer stated that the Fire Chief would
like a work injury occurring in a work-related incident not be required for drug or alcohol testing.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that the two policy be reviewed at another meeting next
week. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gronen, seconded by Krizek that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:59 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
July 12, 1999
4:05 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Gronen.
Members absent: Krizek.
Moved by Gronen, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two.
Absent: Krizek. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief to realign emergency power in City Hall during a power failure
was reviewed. On July 3, 1999, a thunderstorm knocked out power in downtown Waterloo, and
City Hall was without power from approximately 8:45 p.m. to midnight. During the power
outage, the emergency lighting activated; however, the only places that had power were the
overhead lights in the police records section and the City Hall parking lot lights. The Police
Department watch commanders office had no power, leaving them without lights, computers or
the base radio station. Randy Shepard, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, stated that he installed
two duplex receptacles in the watch commander's area over the weekend. One receptacle will be
used for the radio and computer, leaving one duplex receptacle for backup. Moved by Gronen,
seconded by Getty that the request of the Police Chief to realign emergency power in City Hall
during a power failure be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gronen, seconded by Getty that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:12 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
June 7, 1999
4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Krizek, Gronen.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Acting Police Chief for authorization to hire five new police officers from a
current Civil Service List was reviewed. The five officers are replacements for officers who have
retired from the Police Department over the past several months. The officers will be hired
effective July 5, 1999. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that said request be approved.
Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
May 17, 1999
4:10 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Gronen.
Members absent: Krizek.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two.
Absent: Krizek. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to purchase a third K9 dog from Vohne Liche
Kennels at a cost of $4,250.00 was reviewed. The Police Department has purchased their last
two dogs from Vohne Liche Kennels. Their warranty is among the best in the business. The dogs
are bred and born in Europe and imported to the United States especially for police work. Vohne
Liche Kennels submitted a bid in the amount of$4,250.00 for the dog. Funding is available in the
Canine Donation Fund of the Law Enforcement Trust for the purchase of the dog. Moved by
Getty, seconded by Gronen that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Krizek. Motion
carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gronen, seconded by Getty that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:29 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
April 19, 1999
4:40 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Krizek, Gronen.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that the request of the Police Chief for authorization to
seek bids for police uniforms and related supplies be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that the request of the Police Chief for authorization to
seek bids for crime lab supplies and photographic processing be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion
carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that the request of the Police Chief for authorization to
seek bids for ammunition supplies be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The Police Chief will bring the bids back to the committee for approval.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to dispose of two 1979 Kawasaki police
motorcycles was reviewed. The department currently leases two Harley Davidson motorcycles,
and the two Kawasaki motorcycles are no longer in service. The motorcycles will be advertised
for sale in the newspaper, and the department intends to place a minimum bid of$500.00 on each
motorcycle. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that said request be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:48 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
April 5, 1999
4:35 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Krizek, Gronen.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
Councilperson Getty reported that he attended this morning's Department Head meeting to
discuss the committee's concern with having over $100,000 of preventable accidents.
Councilperson Getty stated that he asked Department Heads to relay to employees to treat the
vehicles as their own. Councilperson Getty stated that he asked Department Heads to use better
discipline on preventable accidents.
Councilperson Anders stated that it is only non-preventable when it is someone else's fault, and
that employees need to use defensive driving.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to replace sergeant position from Certified Civil
Service list was reviewed. Sergeant Richard Steveson submitted his letter of intention to retire
from the Police Department effective Sunday, March 28, 1999. The Police Chief is requesting
authorization to replace Steveson's position from the Certified Civil Service list. Chief Koehrsen
stated that if the position is not replaced, it cost the city time and a half to call in someone else to
cover this position. A new hire starts at a lower starting salary. Chief Koehrsen reported that he
does not always select the individual on the top of the list. Moved by Getty, seconded by Gronen
that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The following bids received for video/audio equipment was reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Hawkeye Alarm& Signal Co. $13,483.20
Electronic Communication Systems $ 9,941.50
The equipment will be used to videotape suspects at the Police Department. Law Enforcement
across the country is turning to video and audio technology to capture evidence and preserve it.
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funding will be used to purchase the equipment. It was the
recommendation of the Police Chief that the low bid from Electronic Communications Systems in
the amount of$9,941.50 be accepted.
Councilperson Getty asked if there is a warranty on the equipment. Chief Koehrsen stated the
department has had some problems with the mobile cameras, and they have had discussions with
the manufacturer to cover warranty on the equipment.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that bid from Electronic Communications in the amount of
$9,941.50 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:46 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
March 22, 1999
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Krizek, Gronen.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief to sell a 1990 ambulance chassis and modular unit to Life Line
Emergency Vehicles for $6,000.00 was reviewed. The ambulance chassis has damage from an
accident and can't be replaced. This vehicle was scheduled to be replaced in September 1999.
The modular unit does not fit on any chassis currently being used as they are three inches
narrower. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that said request be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief to purchase a police dog from Vohne Liche Kennels at a cost of
$4,250.00 was reviewed. Police Drug Detection Dog Aron died suddenly from an accidental
ingestion of a ball. This leaves the Police Department with only one dog. The Police Department
has previously purchased dogs from Vohne Liche Kennels of Denver, Indiana and has been
extremely satisfied with them. The Police Department requires that all the dogs be Schutzhund I
minimum certified. These dogs are born and bred in Europe and imported to the United States
especially for American police work. Bids were sought from Rudy Drexlers School for Dogs,
Landschaft Kennel, and Nightwinds International Kennels. Vohne Liche Kennels has provided the
best price and guarantee of performance for the dogs at $4,250.00. Funding is available in the
Canine Donation Fund of the Law Enforcement Trust. Moved by Gronen, seconded by Getty
that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Nays: Krizek. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gronen, seconded by Krizek that
the meeting be adjourned at 5:06 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
March 8, 1999
4:55 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty,Krizek, Gronen.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to initiate the Civil Service promotional process
for the positions of Captain and Sergeant was reviewed. The Police Department is currently
without a civil service certified promotional list for the position of Captain, and the civil service
certified promotional list for Sergeant will expire in July 1999. It is anticipated that several
officers will retire in the future, including one Captain position and one Sergeant position. Moved
by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Councilperson Getty stated that the Public Safety Committee will be looking closely at all travel
requests for public safety personnel. Councilperson Getty requested that all travel requests for
public safety personnel be brought to the committee prior to being placed on the council agenda.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gronen, seconded by Krizek that
the meeting be adjourned at 5:15 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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February 22, 1999
4:50 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Collier, Jordan.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Collier that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Collier that the two items placed on the agenda by Police Chief
Koehrsen, who is not in attendance,be tabled for one week. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Collier, seconded by Jordan that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:51 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Police Chief Bernie Koehrsen now present at 4:52 p.m.
Moved by Collier, seconded by Jordan that meeting scheduled for 4:50 p.m. be reopened at 4:52
p.m. with the agenda, as proposed. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief to seek bids for video/audio equipment and upgrade three
interview rooms was reviewed. The Police Department has discussed the need to document
statements given by individuals involved in criminal activity by videotaping suspects at the Police
Department. The department has sought input from other departments across the State of Iowa
and Minnesota. More and more law enforcement is being called upon to preserve interviews of
those suspected in committing crimes for presentation in a court of law. Law Enforcement across
the country is turning to video and audio technology to capture and preserve the evidence. The
Police Department has been approved for Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funding to
purchase video/audio equipment. The department has also reviewed the condition of the
interview rooms and has found the need to upgrade several rooms for use in this project. Funding
for the upgrade is also available through Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funding. Moved
by Jordan, seconded by Collier that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The following bids received for seven marked police patrol vehicles were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Witham Ford Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor $20,519.00
Frontier Ford Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor $21,372.80
Bill Colwell Ford -Ford Crown Victoria Interceptor $22,043.00
In addition to the vehicles, It will cost $1,675.00 per vehicle for the installation of equipment for
each vehicle, including stripes and decals, light bars, arrow direction sticks, sirens and speakers,
push bumpers, prisoner transport cages and rear safety/constraint prisoner transport seats. It was
the recommendation of the Police Chief that the low bid of $20,519.00 from Witham Ford be
accepted for a total cost of$143,633.00, plus $11,740.00 for the auxiliary equipment package for
a total cost of$155,373.00.
Councilperson Anders stated that the year-end report from the Accident Review Committee
showed the Police Department had 60 accidents last year, and he is concerned with the number of
accidents. Councilperson Anders stated that we buy new vehicles, the officers crash them and
they want new ones. The report shows that the officers are disciplined if the accident was
preventable. Councilperson Anders stated that we may have to raise our expectations, and that
the Chief should make the officers aware of the council's concerns.
Police Chief Koehrsen stated that the department puts a lot of miles on the vehicles so there will
be a degree of risk. Police Chief Koehrsen stated that there is probably one accident for every
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February 15, 1999
5:35 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Collier, Jordan.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Collier that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two.
Absent: Jordan. Motion carried.
The following bids received for a Thermal Imaging camera for Waterloo Fire Rescue were
reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
International Safety Instruments $20,695.00
Fire Research Corporation $19,500.00
Jordan now present at 6:10 p.m.
It was the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the bid from Fire Research Corporation in the
amount of$19,500.00 be accepted. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Collier that the bid of Fire
Research Corporation in the amount of$19,500.00 for a thermal imaging camera be approved.
Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Jordan, seconded by Colliet that
the meeting be adjourned at 6:19 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
February 8, 1999
4:55 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Collier.
Members absent: Jordan.
Moved by Collier, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two.
Absent: Jordan. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to proceed with the purchase of a Safety &
Education House was reviewed. Fire Chief Frank Magsamen stated that the Safety & Education
House will be used to provide education and training in fire prevention. The Fire Department is
proposing to purchase a 30 ft trailer house which will have a layout similar to a regular home,
such as kitchen, bedroom, etc. The Fire Department will travel with the house to schools,
libraries and outside areas. The house will have the capability to stimulate smoke and will have a
smoke detector system. It is estimated the house will cost $21,000 to $22,000 plus the Fire
Department will install their equipment and lettering which could bring the total cost to $25,000.
The purchase of the house will be funded by contributions from Allen and Covenant Hospitals.
Moved by Collier, seconded by Getty that the request of the Fire Chief to proceed with the
purchase of a Safety & Education House at an estimated cost of $25,000 be approved. Ayes:
Two. Absent: Jordan. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Collier, seconded by Getty that
the meeting be adjourned at 5:18 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Jordan. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
January 25, 1999
4:25 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Jordan.
Members absent: Collier.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two.
Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
An agreement with the City of Hudson to lease an Aerial Ladder Truck owned by the City of
Waterloo was reviewed. Waterloo Fire Rescue has a 100 foot aerial ladder truck 312, which is
used as backup equipment in cases of breakdowns or large incidents. The city will lease the aerial
ladder truck to the City of Hudson for $1.00 per year. If Waterloo Fire Rescue needs the truck,
the City of Hudson will make it immediately available to Waterloo. The City of Hudson will
indemnify and hold the City of Waterloo harmless for any liability which may arise out of the
agreement or use of the aerial truck. The City of Hudson will be responsible for the daily,
quarterly and yearly maintenance of the aerial truck. The City of Waterloo reserves the right to
sell the aerial ladder truck at any time, but must give the City of Hudson at least two weeks notice
of the sale. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that said agreement be approved and forwarded
to the full council for approval. Ayes: Two. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
An agreement with the City of Ames to lease an Aerial Ladder Truck owned by the City of
Waterloo was reviewed. The City of Ames' aerial ladder truck has been in an accident and has
been sent to the factory for repairs. Waterloo Fire Rescue has a 100 foot aerial ladder truck 312,
which is used as backup equipment in cases of breakdowns or large incidents. The city will lease
the aerial ladder truck to the City of Ames for $500 per month. The City of Ames will rent aerial
ladder truck 312 prior to Waterloo leasing it to Hudson. If Waterloo Fire Rescue needs the truck,
the City of Ames will make it immediately available to Waterloo. The City of Ames will
indemnify and hold the City of Waterloo harmless for any liability which may arise out of the
agreement or use of_ the aerial truck. The City of Ames will be responsible for the daily and
weekly maintenance of the aerial truck. The City of Waterloo reserves the right to sell the aerial
ladder truck at any time, but must give the City of Ames at least two weeks notice of the sale.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that said agreement be approved and forwarded to the full
council for approval. Ayes: Two. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:31 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
January 19, 1999
3:45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Getty, Jordan.
Members absent: Collier.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two.
Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief to purchase an explosive protection system was reviewed.
Officers Brian Weldon and Ritchie Hesse recently attended training in explosive and hazardous
devices training in Huntsville, Alabama. In order to maintain the officers' certification with the
National Bomb Data Center, provide necessary tools and equipment, the Police Department is
required to provide ongoing training and certain equipment in order for the officers to provide
bomb detection and disposal to the community. One of the requirements is for the Police
Department to provide safety equipment, which includes bomb suit, x-ray equipment, disrupter,
demolition kit and quality hand tools. The Police Department has all of the above equipment
except for the bomb suit. The FBI and several Iowa cities, including Cedar Rapids, presently
utilize a system supplied by Med-Eng Systems, Inc., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The cost for the
system is $17,440.00. The Black Hawk County Sheriff has agreed to pay for one-third of the cost
of the system as they have one bomb technician, which will reduce the cost for the city to
$11,684.20. The Police Chief is recommending that forfeiture funds be used to purchase the
explosive protection system. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that said request to purchase
explosive protection system at a cost of $17,440.00, with the city's cost of $11,684.80 be
approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief to dispose of a Manville gas gun was reviewed. The gun is
designed to disperse tear gas. The Police Department no longer uses the weapon and ammunition
for the weapon is not readily available. The gun is estimated to be in excess of 30 years old. An
offer has been received from OMB Police Supply of Overland Park, Kansas. OMB Police Supply
has offered to provide the Police Department with $900.00 credit toward the purchase of police
equipment. It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the city accept the offer of OMB
Police Supply to trade the Manville gas gun for $900.00 worth of credit. Moved by Jordan,
seconded by Getty that said request be approved and the Police Chief be authorized to dispose of
said Manville gas gun. Ayes: Two. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that
the meeting be adjourned at 3:55 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk