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October 16,2023
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Harold E.Getty Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Mayor Pro Tern Ray Feuss in the Chair.
Members present: Mr. Boesen, Mr.
Nichols,Ms.Creighton-Smith,Mr.Chiles,
Mr.Grieder,Ms.Wilder and Mr.Feuss.
Approval of agenda, as proposed or
amended.
GriededNichols
that the agenda, as proposed, be
approved.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven Motion
carried.
Approval of October 2,2023 Minutes as
proposed or amended.
Grieder/Nichols
that the minutes of the October 2,2023,
Council Worksession be approved as
proposed. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Mo-
tion carried.
Discussion of an amendment to the snow
removal ordinance.
Maria Downing, Code Enforcement Offi-
cer, and Randy Bennett Public Works
Division Manager,provided an overview
and background information on snow
removal procedures for the downtown
business district. Maria Downing ex-
plained the ordinance change would
encourage downtown business owners to
push the snow toward the parking area
for easier removal by the Street Depart-
ment.
Mr. Boesen questioned how snow
removal for unoccupied businesses would
be handled.
Maria Downing explained those business-
es would be identified and put on a list for
regular snow removal by the Street
Department and the owners billed for
those services.
Mr.Boesen questioned snow removal on
east and west Park Avenue with the bike
lanes and if there is enough room for the
loaders to remove the piled snow.
Randy Bennett explained equipment used
to get into smaller areas and the process
of using multiple shifts to clean up after
parked cars are moved throughout the
day.
Mr.Chiles questioned educating citizens
and business owners to remove vehicles
and towing during snow events.
Randy Bennett explained notices are
given with the help of Jessica Rucker,
Executive Director,Main Street Waterloo,
to help inform downtown business owners
about snow removal.
Mr. Chiles questioned if the removal of
meters will aid In snow removal and cost
savings.
Randy Bennett commented that any time
obstructions can be removed it is helpful
and saves money.
Update from University of Northern Iowa
Center for Energy and Environmental
Education.
Kamyar Enshayan, of the University of
Northern Iowa Center for Energy and
Environmental Education, updated the
council regarding Community Garden
Plots created this year in the Highland
neighborhood. Kathryn Gilbery, Athlone
Garcia Ledezma, Layna Mee, and Julie
Molisho,representing Black Hawk County
Health, and Eden Rowland representing
Green Iowa Ameri Corps also contributed
to an overview of the program.
The program was started in February of
2023 with access to fruit and vegetables
and land to cultivate based on citizen
interest.Forty 48'x48'plots were prepared
for spring planting.Presenters stated the
biggest infrastructure cost was around
$10,000.00 to establish a water line but
that many more are needed as the
program expands.Grant funds were used
for this expense.The presenters hope the
council will agree to share in the expense
for establishing additional water supplies
as more garden space is identified and
additional gardens are established
throughout the community.
Mr. Grieder commented he is very
impressed with the program, that this
addresses a community need and access
to fresh food, welcomes diversity in
communities,and requested tours for the
council next year.
Ms.Wilder commented she is in awe of
the team and congratulated them for
making a community impact.
Mr.Chiles commented he likes the idea of
expanding the program and the progres-
sion of selling items from the gardens.
The presenters explained the gardeners
pay $30.00 each, which pays for water
use.Installation was their cost,and now
they are looking to the city to help expand
more water.
Mr. Chiles offered to halo with avant
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requested to see a plan of parks planned
for next year.
Ms. Creighton-Smith commented green
spaces are needed in the city and
suggested speaking with Quan Campbell
to sell at the Urban Farmer's Market.
Mr.8oesen questioned if gardeners need
to reapply for plots next year and how plot
sites are determined.
The Presenters explained they shared the
concept with the Highland Community this
year to see if families were interested and
that they will contact this year's partici-
pants to see if they want plots again next
year.
There was discussion regarding identify-
ing future potential plots around city parks
and community schools.
Mr. Feuss commented that the group is
accomplishing three of the Flying the W
goals and applauds their efforts.
The Presenter indicated they will meet
with the council to update them on plans
for 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
Gdeder/Nichols
that the council adjourns at 5:06 p.m.
Voice vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk