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09.03.2024 Council Regular Session Minutes - Page 1 of 5
September 3, 2024
The City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met In Regular Session at Harold
E. Getty Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:39 PM, on Tuesday, September
3, 2024.
Roll Call,
Mayor Pro Tern Ray Feuss in the Chair. Roll Call: Mr. Buser, Mr. Nichols, Ms.
Creighton -Smith, Mr. Simon, Ms Wilder and Mr. Feuss. Mr. Chiles was absent.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance, Kelley Felchle, City Clerk.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Nichols/Wilder
that the agenda as proposed be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried,
Approval of Minutes of the August 19, 2024, Regular Council Session, as proposed
or amended.
Nicholu'Wilder
that the minutes of the August 19. 2024, Regular Session, as proposed be approved.
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals commented on various subjects.
Aaron Stacey Roberts, 411 Almond Street
LC Smith, 416 Oliver Street
Mr. Boesen commented that a music festival occurred August 22-24 out by the
KOA Campground and casino. He explained that they were allowed to get a noise
variance unlit 1:00 a.m. but this event was playing extremely loud amplified sound
around the clock. Officers did check the decibel levels atter 1:00am but lower wave
lengths, like bass, travel farther than other sounds and many citizens in cities outside
of Waterloo complained of the constant sound. The KOA Campground lost business
due to people leaving because of the amplified sound. He shared that the event did
not enhance the quality of life for people In Waterloo and surrounding communities.
He commented that the event should scrutinized harder In the future.
Wilder/Nichols to close public comments, Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Nichols/Wilder that the following items on the consent agenda be received and
placed on file, Including the payment of bills for August 26, 2024, in the amount
of $3,417,942.55. and September 3. 2024, In the amount of $3,856,634.52. be re-
ceived and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. 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: Slx. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor assigned No. 2024-498.
Resolution approving the request by Babic Properties, for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new 4-plex valued at $550,000 00, for property located at 3665-
3671 Ravenwood Circle and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area
(CLl1RA).
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor assigned No. 2024-499.
Resolution approving the request by Nagle Sign Company, for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new building valued at $1,,143,936.0for property located at
1029 Thorndale Avenue and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
(CURA).
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor assigned No. 2024-500.
Resolution approving the request by SEMS Storage LLC, for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new 8-bay storage unit building valued at $450,000.00, for property
located at 175 W. 16th Street and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area (Ct1RA).
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor assigned No. 2024-501.
Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting
date of bid opening as September 26, 2024, and date of public hearing as October
7, 2024, In conjunction with Asbestos Abatement Services Project, Contract No. AS.
2024-09-07P, and Instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Roll Cali vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor assigned No. 2024-502.
Resolution setting. the date of public hearing as September 16, 2024, fora request
by the City of Waterloo to vacate 8,708 square feet of East San Marnan Drive right-
of-way, located northwest of 2765 Crossroads Boulevard, and instruct the City Clerk
to publish notice.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion canned. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor assigned No. 2024-503.
Resolution setting the date of public hearing as September 16, 2024, for an Amend-
ment to the Development and Minimum Assessment Agreement with Grant Park,
LLC, executed on October 1 6, 2024, to convey additional city -owned property, locat-
ed northwest of 2765 Crossroads Boulevard, and instruct the City Clerk to publish
notice.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor assigned No. 2024-504.
Resolution setting the date of bid opening as September 26, 2024, and resetting the
date of public hearing as October 7, 2024, in conjunction with the FY 2025 Martin
Luther King, Jr. Dr Ice Wet land A Restoration Project, Contract No. 11 09, and instruct
the City Clark to publish notice.
Rot Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-505.
Resolution setting date of public hearing as September 16, 2024, for the sale and con-
veyance of City -owned property located near 919 Newell Street and 918 Newell Street
In the amount of $5,000.00, each and to approve a phased Development Agreement
with Dellatan Asset Acquisition, LLC: including a $5,000,00 development g.rant for each
residential unit created for a total of up to $60,000,00 in lnfill Housing Grants, for the
construction of up to twelve new single-family homes or duplex units, and direct the City
Clerk to publish notice,
Rot Call vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-506.
Resolution approving documents, and adopt and levy the Final Schedule of Assess-
ments, in conjunction with the FY2024 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 3,
Contract No. 1082, and Instruct the City Clerk to publish notice,
Rot Call vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carded. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-507.
Resolution authorizing an exception to the City of Waterloo Purchasing Policy for pur-
chasing two, 2024 Chevy Malibu vehicles, from Karl Chevrolet, Inc., Ankeny, Iowa, In the
amount of $49,360.00, for the Police Administration Department.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-506.
Resolution approving award of hotetlmotel tax council discretionary funds to the Water-
loo Police Department in the amount of $35.000.00, for Uniformed Police Presence at
Community Events.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-509.
Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposal to reallocate certain unspent pro-
ceeds of the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022B, and providing for publication of
notice thereof.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-510.
Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposal to reallocate certain unspent pro-
ceeds of the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A, and providing for publication of
notice thereof.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No.2024-511.
Resolution approving the cancellation of sidewalk assessments for properties listed on
Exhibit A. and authorizing the City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said
cancellation.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carded. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No.2024-512.
Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of
Work for work performed by Pajic Tuckpointing Inc., of Waterloo, lows, in the amount of
$45,100.00, in conjunction wth the Arts Center Tuckpointing Project.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carded. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-513.
Motion to approve Change Order No. 7 with Peters Construction Corporation, of Water-
loo, Iowa, for a net Increase of $0.00, In conjunction with the Waterloo Convention Center
Restroom Renovation Project, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document.
Motion to approve the appointment of Mark Relth from the current Civil Service List
to the position of Building Maintenance Licensed HVAC In the Building Maintenance
Department, effective September 16. 2024.
Motion to approve the appointment of Marc! Kemp from the current Civil Service List
to the position of Secretary in the Building inspection Department, effective September
1 6, 2024.
Motion to approve the appointment of Ryan D*klnd from the current Civil Service List to
the position of Animal Control Supervisor in the Police Department, effective September
9, 2024, pending pre -employment physical and drug testing.
Motion to approve appointment of Erin Donatl from the current Civil Service List to the
position of Graphic Designer/Digital Arts Manager in the Culture and Arts Department,
effective September 16, 2024, pending pre -employment physical and drug testing.
Communication from the Leisure Services Department on the notice of the conclusion of
employment of Larry Vogel. Construction Foreman, effective July 31, 2024, with recom-
mendation of approval of payout of $3,506.94 for unused benefits.
Motion approving an Application for Fireworks Display: Light Up The Night Event, No-
vember 30 202d top off Republic parking ramp, 124 E. 5th Street, on November 30,
2024, beginning at approximately 6:15 p.m.
Leisure Services Commission Board minutes of July 9, 2024.
Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting minutes of May 28, 2024.
Historic Preservation Commission minutes of June 18, 2024.
Liquor Licenses
a. Tobacco Outlet Plus 0500, 1803 La Porte Rd., Class B Alcohol w/Sunday Sales (Re-
newal) Exp: 10/14/25.
b. Main Street Waterloo, 4th St. Bridgqe, Class C Alcohol w/Outdoor Service and Sunday
Sales (Renewal 5-Day) Exp: 9/28/24.
c. Kwik Star0229, 1717 E. San Marnan Dr., Class 8 Alcohol wlSunday Sales (Renewal(
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Exp: 9/24/25.
d. Festers Pub, 324 E. 4th St., Class C Alcohol w/OutdoorService, Catering and Sunday
Sales (Renewal) Exp: 7/21 /25.
e. Mama Nick's Circle Pizzeria 1934 Washington St., Class C Alcohol w/Sunday Sales
(Renewal) Exp: 9/925.
f. Narey's i 9th Hole. 2073 Logan Ave., Class C Alcohol w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Cop:
8/22/25.
g. Landmark Commons. 1400 Maxhelen Blvd., Class F Alcohol w/Outdoor Service/Liv-
Ing Quarters and Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 6//31/25.
h. Queen of Peace Church, 320 Mulberry St, Class C Alcohol wlOutdoor Service and
Sunday Sales (New 5-Day) Exp: 9/12/24.
I. Anton's Garden, 518 Sycamore St., Special Class C Alcohol wlDutdoor Service and
Sunday Sales (New 5-Day Extended Outdoor Service) Sop: 9/30/24.
j. Karma Bar, 309 W. 4th St., Class C Alcohol w/Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales
Renewal) Exp: 10/1425.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Sale and conveyance of city -owned property located southeast of 1907 Black Hawk
Street, in the amount of $1.00, to 5 Bees, LLC, In accordance with the Master Develop-
ment Agreement approved on July 13, 2020.
BoeserVNichals
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 called for written and oral
comments and there were none.
BoeservNicho is
to close hearing. Voice vole -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Boesen/Nichols
Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of city -owned property located south-
east of 1907 Black Hawk Street, in the amount of $1.00 to 5 Bees, LLC, In accordance
with the Master Development Agreement approved on July 13, 2020, for the construction
of a new 5,000 square foot building with a minimum assessed value of $375,000.00. Roll
Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-514.
Sale and conveyance of city -owned property located east of 415 Newell Street, in the
amount of $1,00, to Lucy Evans, including approval of a Development Agreement for the
demolition of the home formerly at 437 Newell Street.
Wilder/Nichols
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 called for written and oral
comments and there were none.
Wilder/Nichols
to close hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Wilder/Nichols
Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of city -owned property located east of
415 Newell Street, in the amount of $1.00 to Lucy Evans, and authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute said documents. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried, Resolu-
tion adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned Na 2024-515.
Wilder/Nichols
Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Lucy Evans for the demolition of
the property and authorizing the Mayor and CIty Clerk to execute said document. Roll
Call vote -Ayes: Six, Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-516.
FY 2025 State Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement and Storm Sewer Disconnects, Con-
tract No. 1110.
Nichols+Wllder
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 called for written and oral
comments and there were none.
NicholsJWllder
to close hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Nichois/Wllder
Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., and autho-
rizing to proceed. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon
approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-517.
Mr. Boesen requested an overview of the project.
Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager, provided an overview of the project.
Nichols,Whder
to receive, file, and Instruct the City Clerk to read bids. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
Engineer's Estimate: $542,000.00
Vieth Construction Corp, Cedar Falls, IA - 5% - $470,255.30
Peterson Contractors, Inc., Rein beck. IA - 5% - $579, 797.80
Lodge Construction, Inc., Clarksville, IA - 5% - $443,108.40
Baker EnterprIses, Inc, Waverly, EA- 5% - $424,835.90
Dave Schmitt Construction, Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA - 5% - $536,962.37
NicholsWilder
Resolution approving award of bid to Baker Enterprises, Inc., of Waverly, Iowa, In the
amount of $424,835.90, approving the contract, bond, and certificate of insurance, in
conjunction wlththe FY 2025 State Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement and Storm Sew-
er Disconnects. Contract No. 1110, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
said document. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon
approval by Mayor assigned. No. 2024-51 8.
FY 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Wetland A Restoration, Contract No. 1109.
Wilder/Nichols
to receive and file proof of publication of notice o1 public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments and there were none.
Wilder/Nichols
to close hearing. Voice vote -Ayes Six. Motion carried.
No bids were received.
Mr. Feuss requested an update of the next steps of the process since no bids were
received.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, provided an overview of the next steps and shared that a
new date of hearing and bid letting has been set.
RESOLUTIONS
ResolutIon declaring an official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to issue debt
to reimburse the City for certain original expenditures paid in connection with specified
Projects.
N1choIs/Creighton-Smith
David Dreyer, 3145 W.4th Street, requested an overview of the item.
Bridgett Wood, Finance Director provided an overview of the item.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-519.
Resolution approving an agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company, of Des Moines,
Iowa, in the estimated amount of $496,708.02, in conjunction with the FY 2024 La Porte
Road improvements, Phase I, Contract No. 1016, and authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute said document.
NicholsiCreightan-Smith
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-520.
Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 10 to a Professfonal Services
Agreement with Wayne Claassen Engineering and Surveying, inc., of Waterloo, Iowa,
originally executed October 10, 2016,1n an amount not to exceed $175,000.00. in con-
junction with the FY 2023 Hammond Avenue Bridge Replacement Over Sfnk Creek
Project, Contract No. 922, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document.
Nichols/Creighton-Smith
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-521.
ResolutIon approving Supplemental Agreement No. 6, to a Professional Services Agree-
ment originally executed November 7, 2016, wdth AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of
Waterloo, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $54,800.00, in conjunction with the FY 2020
University Avenue Reconstruction -Phase 3 Project, (Midway Avenue to US 63), Contract
No.971, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
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Creighton -S m lth/Wi l d e r
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-522.
Resolution approving the Development and Minimum Assessment Agreement wtth Ryan
Companies US, LLC, for the construction of a 225,113 square foot warehouse located at
3290 Newell Street, with a minimum assessed value of $14,625,000.00, and rebates at
fifty percent for ten years, land development grant of $1,515,000.00 for earthwork, and
a grant of $3,255,000.00 for the purchase of land, and authorizing Mayor and City Clerk
to execute said documents.
BoesernWtder
Dave Wilson, Vice President/Real Estate, Ryan Companies, thanked the city for helping
with the project and explained that they will begin construction in October.
David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if this will use T1F funds, what is the cost of
construction, and how much rebate money per year.
Bridgett Wood, Finance Director, explained that bonds would be used and would be
paid with T1F funds.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, commented that this wit be in the Northeast industrial
TIF district and the developer could better answer the question regarding the cost of
construction. He commented that rebate information was Included in the council com-
munication.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, questioned if at the infrastructure was built for
the project or if more will be needed, and commented that the part that the city takes
back will no longer be on the tax rolls.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, explained that all the sanitary sewer is out there, there is
a small extension needed to the building to tie Into our system. He further explained that
the road has already been constructed.
Dave Wilson commented that the value of the building will be well over $20 million and
the sanitary extension will be the responsibility of the developer.
Aric Schroeder commented that the land that the developer will convey back to the city
will be leased out for farming. income for that is limited, but they are working to get that
land developed,
Lisa Skubal, Grow Cedar Valley, commented that the Incentives being offered here, mir-
ror those that were provided to ConTrol several years ago. She shared that It is her
understanding that the estate Di Willard Frost wanted to sell at seventy acres instead of
portioning them out for this project This purchase will provide the city with 44 additional
acres that can be developed and bring other industrial projects to that part of town.
Mr. Beeson shared that the city would see $70,204.00 in debt service and $232,338.00
going Into the TIF from day one.
Dave Wilson shared that the project will create 48 full-time good -paying jobs from day
one. Access by rail could come into the facility as well.
Resolution approving an Encroachment Agreement with Gary Wiggins to allow for a
retaining wall in the city right-of-way located in the '19-2" One and Two Family Residence
District located at 1002 Mobile Street, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to ex-
ecute said document.
Boesen/Nichols
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried, Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-524.
Resolution approving an Encroachment Agreement with Goodwill Industries, Inc., to
allow for a stairway and a sittingarea in the right-of-way of Maxwell Street, replacing a
previous encroachment in the --2" Commercial District located at 2800 Falls Avenue,
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
BoesenrNichels
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried, Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-525.
Resolution approving a request by Robson Homes Inc., for the Preliminary Plat of Prairie
Meadow Estates First Addition, a 5-lot residential subdivision in the 'R-3" Multiple Resi-
dence District located east of Omaha Avenue.
Boesen'Nichols
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carded, Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-528.
Resolution approving a variance to the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance in
Section 11-3-2 Preliminary Plats and Section 11-3-3 Final Plats, relating to the approval
of the Minor Plat of W.C.F. & N. tndustrlal Park. a 3-lot Industrial subdivision in the "M-2"
Heavy Industrial District located at 2975 Airline Circle.
Nichols/Creighton-Smith
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-527.
Resolution approving a request by the City of Waterloo for the Minor Plat of WCF&N
industrial Park, a 3-let industrial plat in the "M-2" Heavy industrial District located at
2975 Airline Circle.
Nichols/Creighton-Smith
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-528.
Resolution approving a Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Anthony Bradfield and
Municipal Telecommunication Utility of the City of Waterloo and approving a deed to sell
real property to the City of Waterloo, in the amount of $30,000.00, for property located
north of 1650 Edaho Street: and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
documents.
Nichols/Creighton-Smith
David Dreyer, 3145 W.4th Street, questioned the purpose of the property.
Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager, provided an overview of the purchase.
Roll Call vote -Agee: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-529.
Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Ahlers and Cooney, RC.
for preparation of a Commercial Project Development Agreement, and authorizing the
Mayor to execute said document.
Boesen/Nichols
David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned why we need to change what we are
already doing.
Mr. Feuss explained that the development agreement Is for a very complex project and
our city attorney has asked that we utilize Ahlers & Cooney.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-530.
Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Impact7G, of Coralville.
tows, in an amount not to exceed $126,000.00, to perform professional consulting
services as a qualified environmental professional to assist with the management and
implementation of a CERCLA Section 104(K) Cleanup Grant from the Environmental
Protection Agency pertaining to environmental cleanup of former Rath buildings at 1442
Sycamore Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
BoesentNichols
Mr. Boesen questioned how the cost of this contract compares with HR Green.
Aric Schroeder. City Planner, provided an overview of the item.
Mr. Boesen questioned if the $1 million dollar federal grant we received for dean -up in
Brown afeld could be used.
Aric Schroeder commented he does not think it would qualify.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carded. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-531.
Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with impact7G, in an amount
not to exceed $3.200.00, to complete a phase I Environmental Site Assessment for a
city -owned lot along Leversee Road within the Waterloo Air and Rail Park, and authoriz-
ing the Mayor to execute said document.
Boesen/Nichols
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carded. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-532.
Resolution approving a purchase proposal with Racom for a G2 Fire Station Alerting
System, and authorizing the Fire Chief to execute said document.
Nichols/Wilder
Mr. Boesen requested an overview of how the project would be financed.
Bridget Wood, Rnance Director, provided an overview of the item.
Mr. Feuss questioned how soon this would be implemented once approved.
Chief Beck shared that It would take approximately 180 days to Implement the new
alerting system.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carded. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-533.
Resolution approving the Refundable Advance for Construction of Underground Electric
Service Extension in the amount of $27,478.18 for use with MidAmerican Energy for
electric distribution to serve reconstructed pool at 801 Campbell Avenue, in conjunction
with the FY 2024 Byrnes Aquatic Center Project, Contract No. 1077, and authorizing the
Mayor to execute said document.
NicholsWilder
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Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-534.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance establishing grades for the City of Waterloo FY 2024 Sidewalk Repair As-
sessment Program — Zone 3, Contract No. 1082.
Wilder/Nichols
to receive, file, consider, and pass for the first time an ordinance establishing grades for
the City of Waterloo Fe' 2024 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program — Zone 3, Contract
No. 1082. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Wilder/Nichols
to suspend the rules. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Wilder/Nichols
to receive, file, consider, and pass for the second and third times and adopt said ordi-
nance. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval
by Mayor assigned No. 5772.
ADJOURNMENT
Wilder/Nichols
that the council adjourn at 6:22 p. m. Voice vote•Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
C L-1A-600969
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