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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
SPECIAL SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, April 1, 2024
4:30 PM
CITY OF WATERLOO
COMMUNITY VISION PLAN
1. Fly the W: To develop a sense of pride and relationship between residents and
the City of Waterloo, and then leverage that pride to communicate the City's
attributes to external audiences.
2. Elevate Housing: Redevelop, renovate, or improve 800 residences in Waterloo
in eight years by providing access to capital.
3. Celebrate and Connect Neighborhoods: To leverage Waterloo's rich tradition
of neighborhoods by celebrating and connecting them with the community and
region at large.
4. Waterloo Works: Grow a diverse and skilled workforce in Waterloo that
connects people and employers for mutual growth.
5. Crossroads Doubledown: Re -energize the Crossroads Mall area into a
sports/recreation-themed gravitational center.
6. Power Up Downtown: Keep Waterloo's core downtown evolving to meet the
needs of future generations, supporting and showcasing arts and cultural
opportunities and creating an experience like no other.
7. Sportstown USA: To generate excitement, develop youth, and drive
investment and economic impact from year-round visitors.
8. Community of Opportunity: Eliminate barriers that keep Waterloo residents,
and the community as a whole, from reaching its true potential, creating an
equitable, thriving, and sustainable community for future generations.
Waterloo is a Community of Opportunity, where everyone can prosper.
GENERAL RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
A. Iowa Code Chapter 21 gives the public the right to attend council meetings, but it does
not require cities to allow public participation except during public hearings. The public
is required to follow the rules listed in this article when speaking during any meeting of
the city council.
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B. At the presiding officer's discretion, individuals may address the presiding officer by
stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the presiding officer, shall state their
name, address, and group affiliation, if appropriate, and speak clearly into the
microphone.
C. Comments shall be germane and refrain from personal, impertinent, or slanderous
remarks.
D. Cell phones and electronic devices shall be set to silent prior to the start of the
meeting.
GENERAL RULES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Individuals shall speak one (1) time on only one (1) issue for a maximum of three (3)
minutes During the public comment section of the agenda. The public shall not be
required to pre -register to speak during public comment. Individuals shall only speak
on matters not listed on the regular agenda for that date. Any matter presented shall
be directed to the presiding officer and addressed, if necessary, after the meeting.
B. Council members may speak during public comment portion of the agenda after the
public has finished speaking
C. City staff shall not be required to provide an immediate answer to a matter presented
during a council meeting unless it specifically pertains to an item on the agenda
RULES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS
Individuals may speak during the public comment portion of a scheduled public hearing for a
maximum of three (3) minutes or may submit written comments to the city clerk by four
o'clock (4:00) P.M. on the day of the public hearing. Groups of citizens with similar
viewpoints are encouraged to select a representative to share the viewpoint of the group.
RULES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT DURING AGENDA ITEMS
At the discretion of the presiding officer, individuals may speak for a maximum of three (3)
minutes when the council discusses agenda items. This section does not apply to
businesses or parties directly involved in agenda items.
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Hearing on Proposed Property Taxation for FY2025.
Submitted by:
ADJOURNMENT
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Motion to adjourn.
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
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