HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.01.2024 Special Council Session MinutesApril 1, 2024
Special Session
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Members present: Mayor Pro Tem Ray Feuss in the Chair. Mr. Boesen, Mr. Nichols, Ms.
Creighton -Smith, Mr. Chiles, Mr. Simon and Mr. Feuss. Ms. Wilder was absent.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Boesen/Chiles
that the agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hearing on Proposed Property Taxation for FY2025.
Boesen/Chiles
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor Pro Tem called for written and
oral comments.
Glenn Anderkay, 316 Prospect Blvd., commented that he is opposed to the increase in taxes
and said that the City of Waterloo needs to focus on improving the school system and student
performance.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, commented that workers at John Deere are being laid
off and the cost of living is high. He shared that the city should not take money out of TIF for
development, it should release funds out of TIF for property tax relief. He encouraged the
council to hold the cost down for taxpayers.
Craig Loffredo, 1128 Ridgemont Road, shared that he received the letter and saw that his
property taxes went up over 20 percent and requested clarification of the numbers shown in the
letter.
Bridgett Wood, Finance Director, explained the the tax listed in the letter is a dollar amount and
not a percentage.
Boesen/Nichols
to close the hearing and receive and file oral comments. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Boesen/Nichols
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that the council adjourn at 4:42 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
�eCCey Felchle
SIfhED
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
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