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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.15.2024 Work Session Minutes AffidavitTHE COURIER AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Waterloo -Cedar Falls Courier 6915 Chancellor Drive Cedar Falls 50613 (319) 291-1400 State of Florida, County of Duval, ss: Megan Villanueva, 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 2 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. 25, 2024 NOTICE ID: F3yrgI4r7GXf8L7Tv6zK PUBLISHER ID: COL-IA-600732 NOTICE NAME: 7.15.2024 Work Session Minutes Publication Fee: $105.26 (Signed) VERIFICATION State of Florida County of Duval DESTINY Notary Public Sstate of FloHAN rida Expires con September le. Ana Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me on this: 07/25/20; Notary Public Notarized remotely online using communication technology via See Proof on Next Page 4 Proof. 7.15.2024 Work Session Minutes - Page 1 of 2 July 15, 2024 COUNCIL WORK SESSION Harold E. Getty Council Chambers 3:45 p.m. Roll Call: Members present: Mayor Pro Tem Ray Feuss in the Chair. Mr. Boesen, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Chiles, Mr. Simon and Mr. Feuss. Ms. Creighton -Smith and Ms, Wilder were absent. Agenda, as proposed or amended. BoeseNSlmon that the agenda, as proposed. be approved.Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried Approval of Minutes of the June 17, 2024. Council Work Session as proposed or amended. BoeseNSimon that the agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Update from Main Street Waterloo. Jessica Rucker, Main StreetWaterloo Director, provided an overview of the impact Main Street Waterloo has had on Downtown Waterloo within the last year. Mr. Boesen requested a map of the properties located within the 5-minute drive radius. Ms. Rucker slated that she would send that information to Mr, Boesen. Mr. Boesen commented that he would like to see the footprint of Main Street shrink to East and West 4th Street. Ms. Rucker commented that Main Street used to be smaller, but it was expanded through strategic conversations, SSMfD, Proper- ty Owners, etc. Mr. Boesen questioned if the 247 businesses since 1996 are still in business here in Waterloo. Ms. Rucker commented that this number is net. Mr. Simon questioned if there has been any discussion about creating part of Downtown as part of a pedestrian mall. Ms. Rucker commented that she had a meeting with Iowa ABD on Friday to discuss a pedestrian mall. Mr. Chiles questioned why there are not any parklets. Ms. Rucker provided a brief overview of conversations she has had with business owners. She shared that part of the problem was where business owners would move and store their parklets. She is hopeful that next year will bring more Interest in parklets as people begin to understand the ordinance and have developed a plan and budget to move forward. Discussion of Waterloo Fire Rescue Fees. Chief Beck presented three ideas as possible methods of cost recovery for Waterloo Fire Rescue. He explained Waterloo Fire Rescue's involvement in each of the three services and reviewed the proposed fees through an ordinance he plans to submit for council approval at the next meeting. Re further explained that the collection of unpaid lees would run through the current collection agency. He proposed that a flat fee of $500 is assessed to the owner of a vehicle fire, not due to a motor vehicle accident or arson, where Waterloo Fire Rescue responds. This Is the typical maximum amount payable by private auto insurance policies tor fire department tees. For vehicles not covered with comprehensive care, he would like to have the ability, as chief, to waive the fee for underinsured or self -insured drivers who meet financial hardship guidelines set by Waterloo Fire Rescue. Chief Beck also proposed an increase In fees for the use of an absorbent by Waterloo Fire Rescue personnel for the mtfigation of engine fluid spills. This increase would be from $75 to $150 per 40 pound bag. The third increase would be for fees associated with Commercial Building Fires. These updated prices will be the first Increase since 2001. The current minimum fee for service is $500, with rights for the chief to waive It. He Is proposing to set fixed "per hour" rates of $170 for the Command Vehicle: $450 forthe Aerial Device; $270 for the Engine/Rescue Truck and $350 for an Ambulance. He would also Increase the minimum charge to $1,100. Kelley Felchle City Clerk COL-IA-600732 7.15.2024 Work Session Minutes - Page 2 of 2