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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.01.2024 Regular SessionTHE COURIER AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Waterloo -Cedar Falls Courier 6915 Chancellor Drive Cedar Falls 50613 (319) 291-1400 State of New Jersey, County of Hudson, ss: Yuade Moore, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That (s)he is a duly authorized signatory of Column Software, PBC, duly authorized agent of Waterloo -Cedar Falls Courier, a publication that is a "legal newspaper" as that phrase is defined for the city of Cedar Falls, for the County of Black Hawk, in the state of Iowa, that this affidavit is Page 1 of 3 with the full text of the sworn -to notice set forth on the pages that follow, and that the attachment hereto contains the correct copy of what was published in said legal newspaper in consecutive issues on the following dates: PUBLICATION DATES: Jul. 20, 2024 NOTICE ID: NekPpOfEUiyptW8RZa1W PUBLISHER ID: COL-IA-600695 NOTICE NAME: 7/1/2024 - Council Regular Session Minutes Publication Fee: $585.87 (Slgned) COT VERIFICATION State of New Jersey County of Hudson SHANNEA H HOLMES NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF NEW JERSEY My Commission Expires August 1, 2026 Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me on this: 07/23/2024 Notary Public Notarized remotely online using communication technology via Pr July 1, 2024 The City Council or the City of Water - met In Regular Session at HaroldwE. Getty Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 PM, on Mon- day. July 1, 2024. Roll Call, Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Carl: Mr. Roesen, Mr. Nichols, Ms. Creighton -Smith. Mr. Chiles, Mr. Si- n, Ms. Wilder and Mr. Feuss. Prayer or Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance, Rob Nichols At - Large Council Member. Approval of Agenda as proposed or Feuss'Chiles that the agenda. a mended. by removing Consent Agen- da Item No. 12 for further discussion, and the complete removal of Reso- 1utlon Item No, 2, be approved. Vote vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes of June 17, 2024, Regular Council Session as proposed Feuss✓ded. hiles that the minutes for the June 17, 2024, Regular Session, a proposed, be approved. Voice vote - Ayes Seven. Motor carried, Resolution approving appointment of Robert Duncan to the posltlon of Po- lice Chlef, along with an Employment Agreement for the same, andautho4z- Ing the Mayor and City Clerk to exe- cute said document. Feuss'Nichole Ms. Creightorl-omlth requested. In Tight of what happened yesterday, that the council not take action on this item tonight so that the community has an opportunrrty to show a pause of respect and then honor. She commented that she does not feel comfortable doing anything at this time. Creighton-SmltlyWIlder to table this item until Monday. July8, 2024. at 5:30 pm, Roll Callvote-Ayes: Two. Nays: Five IBoesen, Nichols, Chiles, Simon, Feussj. Motion failed. Mr. Boesen commented that he empa- thizes with the tragedy that happened this weekend, but now, more than ever, we na d a police chief In place and has nothing but confidence In Chlet Duncan, Mr. Pease concurred with Mr. Boesen an d stated that, hopefully, soon -to -be Chief neat has the experience, the resume of co and the backlog of our pollee department. • Call datl solution adopted Sevd a d upon anted. R y Mayor signeand upon Naval q' Mayor assigned Na2024- P 7iJ98LIC COMMENTS The following Individuals commented on subjects. Aaron Stacy Roberts, 411 Almond Street David Dryer, 3145W 41h Street Kaiser Hanson, 740 5kyvfew Road Mr. Chiles commented that his Ward 1 meetings are held on the last Sato, day or each month He snared that he had been contacted by a citizen who reported speeding In their neighbor- hood, and they had requested to have • peed trailer placed at Pelican and Park Haven. Feoss,Chlles to close public comments. Voice vote - Ayes: Seven. Motor canted, CONSENT AGENDA FeusSIChiles that the following item on the consent agenda as requested by Council member Boesen to remove Item No. 12 to be considered for sep- arate discussion. Including payment of bills for June 24, 2024. in the amount of $tl,501.057.34, and July 1. 2024. In the amount of S7,363.114.48, be re- vved and placed on file. Voice vote- Ayes:Seven. Motion carried. Bills Payment, Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Roll Call vote -Ayes Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024- 79. of. 7/1/2024 - Council Regular Session Minutes - Page 1 of 3 Resolution approving the request by Mat- thew O'Connor for tax exemptions on the construction of a new single family home valued at $296.354.00, for property locat- ed at 117 Coral Drive and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carrled. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-380. Resolution approving the request by Bab- Ic Properties, for tax exemptions on the construction of a twin home valued at $330,000.00, for property located at 3752- 3754 Ravenwood Circle and located In the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). oll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-381. Resolution approving the request of David Moon for a waiver for a concrete driveway, located at 1326 Longfellow Avenue. with the elimination of the sidewalk section due to Inability to meet grade requirements. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-382. Resolution setting the date of the public hearing as July 15, 2024, to approve a request by Lola Burt for the vacate, sale and conveyance of approximately 6,682 square feet of city -owned right-of-way lo- cated east of 522 Albany Street, and in- struct the City Clerk to publish notice. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-383. Resolution setting date of public hearing as July 15, 2024, on the proposed funding recommendation set forth by the Commu- nity Development Board for the FFY 24-28 Watertoo/Cedar Falls HOME Consortium Five Year Consolidated PIarVAnnual Ac- tion Plan, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carrled. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-384. Resolution setting date of public hearing as July 15, 2024, In conjunction with the FY 2024 La Porte Road Improvements, Contract No. 1016, IDOT Agreement No. HOP-8155(787)--71-07, and Instruct the City Clerk to publish notice. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-385. Resolution setting date of public hearing as July 15, 2024, for the sale and con- veyance of city -owned property located east of 427 Rath Street In the amount of $10. 00, to Ronald Lee Klsner, Jr., In- cluding a Development Agreement and Real Estate Contract, and Instruct the City Clerk to publish notice. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carded. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-386. Resolution approving cancellation of as- sessment for properties listed on Exhibit A, and authorizing the City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said can- cellation. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-387. Resolution approving the Experience Wa- terloo Board recommendation tor funding a hotel -motel mini -grant application for the 100th lowa Women's Amateur Champion- ship, in the amount of $2,000.00. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carded. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-388. Resolution approving Acknowledgment/ Settlement Agreement -Affirmative De- fense for Tobacco Violation - First Offense with Hometown Food, 1 010 E. Mitchell Av- enue. Waterloo, lowa 50702, and accep- tance of Affirmative Defense Certificate, with no civil penalty required, and autho- rizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carrled. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-389. Resolution authorizing an exception to the City of Waterloo Purchasing Policy for the purchase of two New Way Sidewinder Automated Side Loaders, in the amount of $758,000.00, from Elliott Equipment, for the Sanitation Department. Feuss/Chlles Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-391. Mr. Boesen commented that a purchas- ing policy exception, especially one of this size, needs to have council approval prior to the city receiving ownership cf vehicles and questioned how the vehicles are being funded. He noted that the optics are not good, and at a minimum. council needs to have prior communication. Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager, explained that the vehicles are being funded through the Sanitation op- erating budget. The purchase was made through Sourcewell, which is a pre -bidding site that has been approved by the council. He stated that he understands and agrees about optics, and provided details of how the vehicles came to be In clty possession. Mayor Hart reiterated the need to provide council with a heads -up on large purchas- es such as this. Mr. Simon requested an overview of Sourcewell for the public. Randy Bennett provided an overview of how Sourcewell works. Resolution authorizing an exception to the City of Waterloo Purchasing Policy for the purchase of a Chevy Colorado and a Chevy Equinox, in the amount of $62,686.19, from Karl Chevrolet for the Motor Pool and Building inspections. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carrled. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-390. Motion approving a letter of support for Main Street Waterloo's appllcation for the Great American Main Street Award. Motion to approve the appointment of Darrell Taylor to the position of Curator/ Assistant Director In the Culture & Arts Department, effective July 2, 2024. Communication from the Fire Department on the notice of the conclusion of employ- ment of Jeffrey Palmer, Fire Engineer, effective June 20, 2024, with recommen- dation of approval of payout of $11,366,23 for unused benefits. Communication from the Police Depart- ment on the notice of the conclusion of employment of Joseph Lelbold, Police Chief, effective 6/21 /2024 with recommen- dation of approval of payout of $38,007,76 for unused benefits. Katy Suson9, Board/Commission: Airport Board, Expiration ❑ate:6/39/2028 [Fret Full]. Arlene Humble. Board/Commission: Air- port Board, Expiration Date:6/30/2027 Amended]. Motion to receive and file Leisure Services Commission Board minutes of May, 14, 2024. Board of Adjustment meeting minutes of April 23, 2024. Historic Preservation Commission min- utes of April 16. 2024 and May 21, 2024. Planning, Programming, and Zoning Com- mission minutes of April 9, 2024. Liquor Licenses a. Plezi Bar and Entertainment, 504 Syca- more St, Class C Alcohol w/Catering and Sunday Sales (New) Exp: 6/30/2025. b. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 2780 Crossroads Blvd-, Class C Alco- hol w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 6/23/2025. c. Kwlk Star #723. 707 Broadway St., Class B Alcohol w/Sunday Sales (Renew- al) Exp: 721/2025. d. Kwlk Star #732, 324 Fletcher Ave., Class B Alcohol wwSunday Sales (Renew- al) Exp:7/31/2025. PUBLIC HEARING Request by J&R Real Estate Holdings, LLC, to rezone approximately 2.69 acres from "R-2" One and Two Famlly Residence District to "C-P" Planned Commercial District to remodel the former St. Johns School and Church Into nineteen resi- dential units and commercial space for a daycare and community center located at 1721-1729 Mulberry Street. FeusslWllder to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Thle being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and there were none. Feuss/Wllder to close the hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the Plan- ning, Programming and Zoning Com- mission, Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carrled. Feu ss W l lde r to receive, file, consider, and pass for the first time an ordinance amending Ordl- nance No. 5079, as amended, City of Wa- terloo Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Official Zoning Map referred to In Section 10-4-4, approving a request by J&R Real Estate Holdings, LLC, to rezone approxi- mately 2,69 acres from -R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to'C-P" PI an n ed Commercial District to remodel the former St. Johns School and Church into nineteen residential units and commerclal space for a daycare and community center located at 1721-1729 Mulberry Street. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Feu ss W i lde r to suspend the rules. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Feuss Wilder to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt the ordinance. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5765. Request by Walnut Baptist Church for a Site Plan Amendment to convert an of- fice building Into a religious facility at the former Grainger Industries building in the 'B-P" Business Park District located at 827 Fisher Drive. Nichols/Wilder to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carrled. This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and there were none. Nichols/Wilder to close public hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the Planning. Programming and Zoning Com- mission. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carrled. Nichols/Wilder to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time an ordinance amending Ordi- nance No. 5079, as amended, City of Wa- terloo Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Official Zoning Map referred to In Section 10dd, approving a request by Walnut Baptist Church for a Site Plan Amendment to convert an office building Into a religious facility at the former Grainger industries building in the'B-P" Business Park District located at 827 Fisher Drive. Roll Call vote - Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Boesen commented that he supports the item but noted this Is another bullding that will fall off of our tax rolls. NlcholslWllder to suspend the rules, Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven, Motion carrled. NicholslWllder to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt said ordinance. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Ordinance adapted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5766. Request by Ryan Companies for a Site Plan Amendment to construct a 223,148.23 square foot office/warehouse in the "M-2,P Planned tndustrial District located east of 3280 Newell Street. Chiles/Wilder to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven, Motion carrled. This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and there were none. Chiles/Wilder to close public hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the Planning. Programming and Zoning Com- mission. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carrled. ChilesWllder to receive. Tile, consider and pass for the first time an ordinance amendment to Or- dinance No. 5079. as amended. City of Waterloo Zoning Ordnance. by amending the Official Zoning Map referred to in Sec- tion 10-4-4, approving a request by Ryan Companies fora Site Plan Amendment to construct a 223,148.23 square foot office/ warehouse In the "M-2.P' Planned indus- trial District located east of 3280 Newell Street. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Chllea Wilder to suspend the rules. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carrled. Chiles/Wilder to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt said ordinance. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven, Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.5767. Request by Fall Auto, LLC, to rezone ap- proximately 1.81 acres from "C-2' Com- mercial District to "C-2,C-Z' Conditional Zoning District, to allow for an auto repair facility with Incidental auto sales, located at 2424 Falls Avenue. Wilder/Feuss to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and there were none. WllderlFeuss to close the hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the Plan- ning, Programming and Zoning Com- mission. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion canted. WllderlFeuss to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time an ordinance amending Or- dinance No. 5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance, by amend- ing the Official Zoning Map referred to In Section 10-4-4, approving a request by Fall Auto, LLC, to rezone approximately 1.81 acres from "C-2" Commercial District to "C-2,C-Z" Conditional Zoning District, to allow for an auto repair facility, with In- cidental auto sales, located at 2424 Falls Avenue. Rail Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Mo- tion carrled. W it d er/Feuss to suspend the rules. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carrled. Wllder.Feuss to receive, consider, file, and pass for the second and third times and adopt said or- dinance. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Feuss. Mo- tion carrled, Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.5768. Asbestos Abatement Services Contract No. AB-2024-06.01P, for property locat- ed at 123 E. Parker Street, former Saint Marys Vila (rebid). Creighton-Smith/Chiles to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carrled. This being the time and place o1 the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and there were none. Creighton-Smith/Chiles to close the heart n g. Voice vote -Ayes Sev- en. Motion carried. Creighton-Smith/Chiles Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., and authorizing to proceed. Roll Call vote - Ayes: Seven. Motion carrled. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor as- signed No. 2024-392. Mr. Chiles supports the item, Mr. Boesen commented on the competi- tive bids received. Aric Schroeder, City Planner, provided an overview. Creighton-Smith/Chiles Motion to receive, flle, and instruct the City Clerk to read bids. Valce vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Estimate: $1 50,000.00 All Star Environment. LLC, Dubuque. IA - 5%- $135,679.00 Earth Services & Abatement, Des Moines, IA - 5% - $174, 550.00 New Horizons Enterprises, LLC, Lincoln, NE - 5% - $207, 707. DO Abatement Specialties, LLC, Cedar Rap- 7/1/2024 - Council Regular Session Minutes - Page 2 of 3 ids, 1 A - 5%- $197,500.00 REW Services Corp, Des Moines, fA - 5% - $147,500.00 ECCO Midwest, Hastings, MN - 5% - $205,222.00 AAA Budget Environmental. Monticello, fA - 5% - $198,989.00 Advanced Environmental, Waterloo, !A - 5% - $130, 500.00 Mayor Had questioned the process if change orders come through with such close competitive bids. Aric Schroeder explained what staff would be looking far to ensure any change or- der would be for something every bidder would need to submit, Mr, Simon requested that contractors bid information be tracked showing the num- ber o1 bids and the number of change orders. Creighton-Smith/Chiles Resolution approving award of bld to All Star Environmental, LLC of Dubuque, tows, in the amount of $135,679.00 in conjunction with Asbestos Abatement Services, Contract No. AB-2024.06-01P, for property located at 123 E. Parker Street, the former Saint Mary's Villa (re- bld), and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolu- Elon adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-393. RESOLUTIONS Resolution approving an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Envision Architecture of Waterloo, lowa, in conjunction with the Public Market Reno- vations Project, originally executed April 1, 2024, and authorizing the Mayor to exe- cute said document. Chiles Wilder David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street. ques- toned who will pay for the improvements to the building. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development and Director, explained that both the city and the developer would pay for the updates. Forest ❑lilavou, 1725 Huntington Road, asked that the city make sure we can re- cover tax payers dollars if agreement isn't fulfilled. Chiies,Wilder Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-394. Resolution approving a Development and Minimum Assessment Agreement with FOP OC, LLC, for the rehabilitation of 503 Commercial Street into a multi -story, mixed -use building of approximately sev- enty-eight apartment units on the upper levels and a retail storefront on the ground floor. including the Inffll Housing Incentive of $5,000.00 per residential unit, proper- ty tax rebates with a schedule of eighty- fve percent tar twenty years, payment of up to fifty percent for removal of exterlor paneling shall not exceed $50,0D0.00 and a Minimum Assessment Agreement of $7,500,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents. Removed by amendment. Resolution approving an Acquisition Con- tract to acquire 2,063 square feet of right- of-wayy, in the amount of $13,000.00 and up to $1 , 200.00 in closing costs, with Doris R. Foster, located at 500 Lakeside Street. in conjunction with the East 4th Street Reconstruction Project, and authorizing the Mayor and Clty Clerk to execute said documents. ChllencWilder Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-395. Resolution to rename Penneys Street to Gina Boulevard, located between East San Marnan Drive and Crossroads Bou- levard. Chiles,Wilder Council members discussed the renaming of the street with Noel Anderson, Commu- nity Planning and Development Director. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Slx. Nays: One (Bo- esen). Motion carried, Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-396. Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, in an amount not to exceed $5,100.00, to complete a phase f Environmental Site Assessment for a city -owned lot on the Techworks Campus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document. Wilder/Chiles David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, ques- tioned if this is for indoor and outdoor courts. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, confirmed. Mr. Chiles questioned it the million dollar grant the c Ity resolved would help fund this project. Noel Anderson explained that the EPA grant would not cover this parcel, as this project will commence before the federal dollars become available at their fiscal year, which begins October 1. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-397, Resolution approving a Professional Ser- vices Agreement with AECOM, Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $379,500.00. in conjunction with the South Waterloo Busi- ness Park final design, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Wilder/Chiles Mr. Chiles questioned If this includes sig- nage. Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, confirmed. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-398, Resolution approving a Settlement Agree- ment with Kevin Kalsem, Trustee on be- half of the Roger Ti Kalsem Trust. in the amount of $12,119.00. In conjunction with the FY 2023 Hammond Avenue Bridge Replacement, Contract No. 922, and au- thorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to exe- cute said document. Wilder/Chiles Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-399, Resolution approving Addendum to Agreement No.1038172 with UniFlrst, of Chicago, Illinois, originally executed September 6, 2022, and set to explre on November 20, 2027, to add required PPE shirt item No. 03HKHT FR Cat 2 ATPV 8.3, ANSI Class 3 at $3.25 each per week per wearer, in conjunction with the UniFirst Uniform Agreement, Contract No. 2491, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document. NlcholsFeuss Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-400, Resolution approving a Professional Ser- vices Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.. of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $17,500.DD. in conjunction with the FY 2D24 1DOT Vertical Infrastructure Grant. and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. NichotstFeuss Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motton carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-401. Resolution to approve the 28E agree- ments with Elk Run Heights and Cedar Township to provide Fire and EMS pro- tection and authorizing the Mayor and Clty Clerk to execute said documents. Nlchols'Feuss Mr. Boesen requested clarification on the increase. Bill Beck, Fire Chief, commented that the Increase Is 3 percent. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-402. ORDINANCES An ordinance amending Title 8, Public Util- ities, Chapter 3, Sewer Regulations, Artl- cle A, User Charges and Fees of Section 2. Determination of Rates and Charges, to increase Sewer Rates. Feuss/Boesen to receive, file and consider and pass for the first time an ordinance amending Title 8, Public Utilities, Chapter 3, Sewer Regulations, Article A, User Charges and Fees of Section 2, Determination of Rates and Charges. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, comment- ed that with this rate change, Waterloo will no longer be among the lowest rates. Bridgett Wood, Finance Director, ex- plained that even with the increase, Wa- terloo will be the 10th lowest for water and sewer out of the 10 largest cities in Iowa. Mr. Boesen questioned the discrepancy of the percentages shown In the packet Bridgett Wood explained that the numbers in the ordinance hadn't been updated since 2015, which is why the percentages looked so high. Feuss/Boesen to suspend the rules. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Feuss/Boesen to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt the ordinance. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5769. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS Hearing and Order assessing the civil penalty to King Star, 2035 E. Mitchell Av- enue, Waterloo, lowa 50702, for sale of tobacco to minor violation -first offense. Motion to open the hearing. Motion to close the hearing. Motion to approve an order assessing the dvll penalty to King Star. 2035 E. Mitch- ell Avenue, Waterloo 50702, for the sale of tobacco to minor violation -first offense. Feuss'Nichols to open the hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Dave 2ellhoefer. City Attorney, provided an overview of the orderto assess the civil penalty Feuss/Boesen to close the hearing and receive and file the City Attorney's com- ments. Voice vote -Ayes; Seven. Motion carr led. FeussINichols to approve an order as- sessing the civil penalty to King Star, 2035 E. Mitchell Avenue, Waterloo 50702, for the sale of tobacco to minor violation -first offense. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURN MENT Feuss/Wllder that the council adjourn at 7:02 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Kelley Felchle City Clerk C L-IA-600695 7/1/2024 - Council Regular Session Minutes - Page 3 of 3