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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.18.24 Council Regular Session Minutes AffidavitTHE COURIER AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Waterloo -Cedar Falls Courier 6915 Chancellor Drive Cedar Falls 50613 (319) 291-1400 State of Pennsylvania, County of Lancaster, ss: Rachel Cozart, 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 4 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: Nov. 27, 2024 NOTICE ID: 3K3STusv9Ze3gw0efyt9 PUBLISHER ID: COL-IA-601386 NOTICE NAME: The City Council of the City of Waterloo, low Publication Fee: $960.56 (Signed) VERIFICATION State of Pennsylvania County of Lancaster Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Notary Seal Nicole Burkholder, Notary Public Lancaster County My commission expires March 30, 2027 Commission Number 1342120 Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me on this: 11/29/202 Notary Public Notarized remotely online using communication technology via Pro 1. of. November 1 e, 2029 The ClIy Council 01 the Gay of Water - too, Iowa. mat In Regular Session at Hared B. Getty Council Chambers, Waterlog Iowa at 5:30 PM. on Mon- day, November 15. 2024. Rob Calf. Mayor Cotentin Hart In the Char. Roll Call: Mr. Boesen, Mr. Nichols, Ms. Creighton -Smith, Mr. Chiles, Mr. SI- mon and Ms. Wilder. Mr. roues was absent. Prayer or Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance. Dave Reeser, Ward 2Council Member. Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amentletl, Nichols0Vllder that the agenda as proposed be ap- proved. Voice vote -Ayes'. Six. Motion carried. Approval o1 Minutes of November 4, 2024. Council Regular Session. as proposed or amended, NlchoIN Wilder that the minutes of the November 4, 2024, Regular Session, as proposed be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Si)L Motion carried. Check presentation In honor of Donna Bartley Reed to add a new play struc- ture to one of Waterloo's parks. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following Individuals commented on various subjects. Mary Potter, 1418 W. 4th Aaron Stacey Roberts, 511 Almond David Dryer, 3145 W.4th Street Ryan Madison, 1320 E.9th Street LaTonya Graves, 807 E. Donald Street Ms. Creighton -Smith shared the date and time of her upcoming ward meet- ing at the Boys and Gide Club, Mr. Chiles shared that on the last Saturday of the month he would hod ward office hours at the Sidecar Cof- fee on Ridgeway. Mr. BoBoras.scommented that two weeks ago he was able to hook up to Waterloo Fiber and highly recom- mends others sign up for the service. He did lose his Medlaoom phone during !hemstitch, which was his coun- cil contact. He anticipates that it will be next Spring before he will have a aaw phone through Waterloo Fiber nd asked that It anyone needs to Meach him, please reach out via email, r. Chiles commented that he also andconnected with Waterloo Fiber tservice is amazing. Ms. Wilder commented that the Ward 3 meeting would be held on the last Sunday of the month at 4:00 p.mat the waterloo Library. Mr. Nichols requested Information regarding the yard waste curbside pick up and drop sue schedules. and asked If the drop site might remain open longer If weather conditions are favorable. Shelia Steffen, Public Works Ccorda motor shared that the curbside pick 10 1 up will be ceasing due t0 the cold- er affecting haw efficiently an be dumped from the cart There 3anitatlon Department will be .king at extending operations at the drop site and will reach out to Tara Thomao-0ettman to post that infoo motion if we are able to do so. Mr. Simon questioned how weath- elated bumps in the roads are managed. Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, shared that Mr. Simon would be referring to The City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iow - Page 1 of 4 frost heaves. Public Works will perform maintenance on problem areas and encourage the public to contact public works. He further provided an update on construction on Broadway Street, La Porte Road from Shaulis Road to the KOA Campground, and the Park Avenue Bridge proJecf• Ms. Wilder requested an update on the white power fliers that were sent out around town. Rob Duncan, Police Chief, provided an update on the efforts to identify the in- dividuals involved. A few people have been identified and they are working with the county attorney, the attorney general and the FBI. If someone does recelve fli- ers, they should contact the police at the non -emergency number 31 9-291 -2515. NlcholsIder 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, in- cluding the payment of bills for November 12, 2024, in the amount of $5,398,217.86, and November 18, 2024, in the amount of $6.696,312.83, be received and placed on hie. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Bills Payment, Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, a copy of which is on file In the office o1 the City Clerk. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-662. Resolution approving the request by E & A Properties LLC, for tax exemptions on the construction of a new single-family home valued at $109.000.00, for property located at 835 Jane Street and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area ]CLURA). Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-663. Resolution approving the request of Ger- aldine Thornsberry for a waiver for a con- crete driveway, located at 704 Sheridan Road, with the elimination of the sidewalk section due to inability to meet grade re- quirements. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-664. Resolution setting a date of public hearing as December 2, 2024, on the proposed issuance of not to exceed $1 8,000,000.00 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renew- al Bonds o1 the Clty of Waterloo, lowa, for Essential Corporate Urban Renewal Purposes and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-665. Resolution setting a date of public hearing as December 2, 2024, on the proposed issuance of not to exceed $1 0,500,000.00 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renew- al Bonds of the City of Waterloo, lowa, for Essential Corporate Urban Renewal Purposes and instruct the Clty Clerk to publish notice. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Stx. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-666. Resolution setting a date of public hearing as December 2, 2024, on the proposed Issuance of not to exceed $4,000.000.00 Taxable General Obligation Urban Re- newal Bonds of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, for Essential Corporate Urban Renewal Purposes and Instruct the City Clerk to publish notice. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-667. Resolution approving the City of Waterloo Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024, authorizing publica- tion of the report, submission to the State of lowa, and execution of the document by the Mayor and Finance Director. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-668. Resolution approving the Annual Finan- cial Report for City Streets, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, and authoriz- ing transmittal to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-669. Resolution approving preliminary plans. specifications, bid documents etc., set- ting date of bid opening as November 21, 2024, and date of public hearing as December 2, 2024, In conjunction with the Watedoo Fire Rescue Turnout Gear Replacement Project, and instruct the City Clerk to publish the notice. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-670. Resolution setting date of public hearing as December 2. 2024, for approval of a Development Agreement with Iowa Heart- land Habitat for Humanity, In conjunction with the sale and conveyance of one va- cant lot located within the Walnut Neigh- borhood, with a grant o1 $5,000.00 for Inf III housing development for the construction of a new single-famlly home, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-671. Resolution setting date of public hearing as December 2, 2024, for the sale and conveyance of city -owned properties lo- cated at 1027 W. 3rd Street and 128 Lin- coln Street, In the amount of $25,200.00, to Rock Star Real Estate. LLC, including approval of a Development Agreement for the rehabilitation of the homes, a grant o1 $10,000.00 for partial purchase price refund and a grant o1 $10,00000 for In - fill housing development, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-672. Resolution setting date of public hear- ing as December 2. 2024, for the sale and conveyance of city -owned property located at 715 Mulberry Street and 626 Mulberry Street, In the amount of $1.00, to FOP CD, LLC in exchange for the acqui- sition of a property located at 100 E. 4th Street in the amount of $1.00, including a Development Agreement and Minimum Assessment Agreement Including a grant of $6,200,000, an annual tax supportgrant equal to the amount of tax increment -col- lected by the City, and seventy percent tax rebates for fifteen years for each complet- ed phase. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Stx. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-673. Resolution setting the date of public hear- ing as December 2, 2024, to approve a request by Maria E. Schnepfto rezone ap- proximately 0.10 acres from "R-4' Multiple Residence District to "R-4, C-Z" Condition- al Zoning Dlstrict to allow for a retail store located at 1122 W 4th Street, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice, Roll Gall vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-674. Resolution setting the date of public hear- ing as December 2, 2024 tor a real estate purchase agreement with 1515 Sycamore, LLC to purchase the former Rath Admin- istration Building and a vacated portion of Elm Street. and approving a second amendment to the development agree- ment for the sale and conveyance of Elm Street, located at, as well as adjacent to 1515 Sycamore Street, and Instruct City Clerk to publish notice, Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-675. Resolution approving electronic submis- sion of the Tax Increment Flnance(Tip) reports to the State of Iowa for Fiscal Year 2024. Roll Cali vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adapted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-676. Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for expendi- tures that qualify for reimbursement in the FY 2024 Crossroads Waterloo Tax incre- ment District, and place the certification on file. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-677. Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for expendi- tures that qualify for reimbursement in the FY 2024 Downtown Waterloo Tax fncre- ment District, and place the certification on file. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adapted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-678. Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for expendi- tures that quality for reimbursement in the FY 2024 Northeast Industrial Park Water- loo Tax Increment District, and place the certification on file. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-679. Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for expendi- tures that qualify for reimbursement in the FY 2024 Martin Road Waterloo Tax Incre- ment District, and place the certification on file. Roll Call vole -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-680. Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for expendi- tures that quality for reimbursement In the FY 2024 San Marren Waterloo Tax Incre- ment District, and place the certification on file. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-681. Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for expendi- tures that qualify for reimbursement in the FY 2024 Rath Waterloo Tax increment ❑istrict, and place the certification on file. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-682. Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for expendi- tures that qualify for reimbursement in the FY 2024 East Unified Waterloo Tax Incre- ment District, and place the certification on file. Roll Call vole -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-683. Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for expendi- tures that qualify for reimbursement In the FY 2024 Schnitz Waterloo Tax Increment ❑istrict, and place the certification on Ole. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adapted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-684. Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for expendi- tures that qualify for reimbursement in the FY 2024 University Avenue Waterloo Tax Increment District, and place the certifica- tion on file. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-685, Resolution approving award of bid to HM Cragg of Edina, Minnesota. In the amount of $308,679.69, approving the contract, bonds, and certificate of insurance, In con- junction with the FY 2025 Prefabricated Shelter at 1700 Idaho Street, Contract No. 1112, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-686. Resolution approving award of bids for the seasonal fame and hay concessions at the Waterloo Regional Airport, for the 2025 through 202T farming seasons to McKenzie Halligan. of Parkersburg, Iowa, in the amount of $228.00 per acre for the farmin operation; and Brad Feckers, of Shell lock, Iowa, In the amount of $41.00 per bale, for the hay operation, and autho- rizing the Airport Director to execute the rental agreements. Hall Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-687, Motion to approve Final Quantity Sum- mary with Peterson Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa, for a net decrease of $40.908.38, In conjunction with the FY 2024 Kingsley Avenue Reconstruction, Contract Na 1100, and authorizing the Mayor and Clty Clerk to execute said doc- ument. Resolution approving Completion of Proj- ect and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for work performed by Peterson Contractors. Inc., of Reinbeck, lowa. In the amount of $592,005.17 in conjunction with the FY 2024 Kingsley Avenue Reconstruc- tion, Contract No. 1100, and receive and file a two-year maintenance bond. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-688, Resolution approving Completion of Proj- ect and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for work performed by Modern Painting, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $15,600.00, In conjunction with the T-Hangar C Exterior Painting, !DOT FY-23 CSVI Project, Contract No. 4606. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-689, Motion to approve Change Order No. 5 with Cedar Valley Corporation, of Water- loo. Iowa, for a net Increase of $59,100.00, In conjunction with the FY 2024 Broadway Street Reconstruction Protect, Contract No. 1095, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Motion to approve the appointment of Latoya Hall from the current Civil Service List to the position of Housing Coordina- tor In the Housing Authority Department, effective November 16. 2D24, pending pre -employment physical and drug testing. Lindsey McEnaney, Board/Commission: Main Street Waterloo, Expiration Date: December31, 2025, [renewal]. Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2024. and Septem- ber 24, 2024. Complete Streets Advisory Committee Minutes of July 30, 2024, and September 24, 2024. Historic Preservation Commission Min- utes of July 16, 2024. Planning, Programming, and Zoning Com- mission Minutes of August 13. 2024, and September 10, 2024. Liquor Licenses a. Courtyard By Marriott, 250 Westfield Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol w/Outdoor Service/Catering/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 1 1/19/2025. The City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iow - Page 2 of 4 b. Kw1k Star 0360, 506 W.9th Street, Class B Alcohol w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 11/18/2025. c. LJ's Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 3550 Kimball Avenue, Class C Alcohol w/Out- door Service/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 10/1112025. d. Neighborhood Mart 2102 Lafayette Street, Class E Alcohol w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 11/14/2025. e. New Star Liquor, 1625 W. 4th Street, Class E Alcohol w/Sunday Sales (Renew- al) Exp: 12110/2025. f. Peach Carl Co., Inc., 250 Ansborough Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol wlSunday Sates (New) Exp: 1123/2024. g. Prime Mart, 506 Broadway Street, Ciassd E Alcohol w/Sunday Sales (Re- newal) Exp: 09/15/2025. h. Trucker Bar, 1915 Rowland Avenue, Class C Alcohol w/Outdoor Service & Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 12/122025. Motion to approve a Cigarette/Tobacco/ NlcotineNapor Permit Application for King Star, 2035 E. Mitchell Avenue. Motion to approve Application for Theater License for Romantix Adult Emporium, 1507 LaPorte Road. Motion to approve Application for Theater License for Marcus Crossroads Cinema, 2450 Crossroads Boulevard. PUBLIC HEARINGS Demolition and Slte Clearance Services, Contract No. D-2024-10-02P. Nichols/Wilder to receive and file proof of pubttcation 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. Nichols/Wilder to close hearing. Volce vote -Ayes: Six. Mo- tion carried. Nichols/Wilder Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc,. and authorizing to proceed. Roll Call vote - Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-690. Nichols/Wilder to receive, file. and instruct the City Clerk to read bids. and refer them to the Com- munity Planning and Development Direc- tor for review. Vol ce vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. Estimate: $400,000.00 Mldwest Demolition Contractors, Watford, IA - 5% - $ 646,220.00 Lehman Trucking 8 Excavating, Inc., Wa- terloo, LA - 5% - $516,274.00 Peterson Contractors, Enc., Reinbeck, IA - 5% - $466,000.00 D.W. Zinser Co.. Watford, 1A - 5% - $339,900.00 Amendment to the Crossroads Waterloo Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, to update projects and project budgets to be included in the Plan, and other general updates to the Plan. Boesenlc re Ig hton -Smith to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. The being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments. David Deeds. JSA Development, com- mented on the increase in future spend- ing from these amendments. He further commented on the upcoming move of City Hall to the old Courier building on the east side o1 the river. He stated that the cost to remodel the Interior of the building should not fall on the backs of the downtown prop- erty owners through the use of TIF funds, but should be borne by the entire city be- cause it benefits the entire city. He asks that other funding sources be Identified to pay for the remodeling and use the 4.5 million dollars of TIF dollars for downtown projects that increase the taxable value. David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, ques- tioned if the TIF areas will continue to be increased with each amendment. BoesenlCreig hton-Smith to close hearing and receive and file oral comments. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Boesen/CreIg hton-Smith Resolution affirming previous determina- tion of an area of the City to be an eco- nomic development area. determining that the development or redevelopment of said area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare, designating sald area as appropriate for an urban renewal protect, and approving the plan amendment. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried, Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-691 Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that ev- erything that is Ilsted in the Urban Renewal Plans are options that we have In moving forward and every project and expenditure would need to come back through council approval. Concerning the City Hall swap of buildings, the council could, during the budget process, choose to repay those bonds with the debt service levy Instead of the downtown TIF By Including it in the Urban Renewal Plan we leave ourselves open with options as to which way we want to move ahead with that as we get closer to the budget. He further explained that everything In the Urban Renewal Plans for projects that we raise the expenditures on Is because we anticipate needing to acquire, demolish or do some road con- struction, so we increase those amounts as potential projects, He shared that there is no action to expand the area of the TIF districts in tonight's actions. Mr. Beeson commented that the reuse of City Hall and the Annex Building will also benefit the downtown area as far as at- tracting another usage for these buildings. Noel Anderson confirmed. Amendment to the East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, to update projects and project budgets to be included In the Plan, and other general updates to the Plan. Boesen/Crelg hton-Sm Ith to receive and tile proof of publication of notice o1 public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carrled. This being the time and place o1 the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and there were none. BoeservC reig hton -Smith to close hearing, Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Mo- tion carved. BoesenlCrelg hton-Sm Ith Resolution affirming previous determina- tion of an area of the Clty to be an eco- nomic development area, determining that the development or redevelopment of said area is necessary in the Interest of the public health, safety or welfare, designating said area as appropriate for an urban renewal project, and approving the plan amendment. Roll Call vote -Ayes Slx. Motion carried, Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024.692, Amendment to the Martin Road Urban Re- newal and Redevelopment Plan, to update projects and project budgets to be includ- ed in the Plan, and other general updates to the Plan. BoeseruCrelg hton-Sm Ith to receive and the 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. BoeserVC re ig hton -Smith to close hearing. Volce vote -Ayes: Six. Mo- tion carried BoesenlC re Ig hton -Smith Resolution affirming previous determina- tion of an area of the City to be an eco- nomic development area, determining that the development or redevelopment of said area is necessary in the Interest of the public health, safety or welfare, designating sald area as appropriate for an urban renewal project, and approving the plan amendment, Roll Call vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-693. Amendment to the Northeast Industrial Area Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, to update projects and project bud- gets to be Included in the Plan, and other general updates to the Plan. Boesen/C re Ig hton -Sm Ith to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. This being the time and place o1 the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and there were none. BoeseNC re Ig hton -Smith to close hearing.Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Mo- tion carried. Boeservo re ig hton -Smith Resolution affirming previous determina- tion of an area of the City to be an eco- nomic development area, determining that the development or redevelopment of said area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare, designating said area as appropriate for an urban renewal project, and approving the plan amendment. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-694. Amendment to the Rath Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, to update proj- ects and project budgets to be included in the Plan, and other general updates to the Plan. BoesenlC re Ig hton -Smith 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. Boesen/C re ig hton -Smith to close hearing.Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Mo- tion carried. BoeservC re ig hton -Smith Resolution affirming previous determina- tion of an area of the City to be an eco- nomic development area, determining that the development or redevelopment of said area is necessary In the interest of the public health, safety or welfare, designating Bald area as appropriate for an urban renewal project, and approving the plan amendment, Roll Call vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024.695. Amendment to the University Avenue Area Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, to update projects and project budgets to be included In the Plan. and other general updates to the Plan. Boeoerr/C re ig hton -Smith to receive and file proof o1 publication of notice of public hearing. Volce vote -Ayes Six. Motion carried. This being the time and place o1 the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and there were none. BoeseroC re Ig hton -Smith to close hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Slx. Mo- tion carrled Boeseru'C re ig hton -Sm Ith Resolution affirming previous determina- tion of an area of the City to be an eco- nomic development area, determining that the development or redevelopment of said area is necessary in the Interest of the public health, safety or welfare, designating sald area as appropriate for an urban renewal project, and approving the plan amendment. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six, Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-696. Amendment to the Downtown Waterloo R ive rfront Urban Renewal and Redevelo p- ment Plan, to update projects and project budgets to be included in the Plan. BoeserdC re ig hton -Smith 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. Boesen/C re ig hton -Sm Ith to close hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Mo- tion carried BoesenlC re ig hton -Sm Ith Resolution affirming previous determina- tion of an area of the Clty to be an eco- nomic development area, determining that the development or redevelopment of said area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare, designating sold area as appropriate for an urban renewal project, and approving the plan amendment. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six, Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-697. Amendment No. 7 to the San Marnan Ur- ban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, to remove properties from the T1F area. BoeserdC reig hton -Sm Ith 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. David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, com- mented on the plan to remove and add boundaries. David Deeds, 922 Mulberry Street, ques- tioned how long this action would reset this TIF district. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, commented that it would add a twenty-year timeirame to the TIF district for those properties. BoeserdC reig hton -Smith to close the hearing and receive and file oral comments, and recommendation of approval 01 the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Boesen/C re Ig hton -Sm Ith Resolution affirming previous determina- tion of an area of the City to be an eco- nomic development area, determining that the development or redevelopment of said area Is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety 0r welfare, designating said area as appropriate for an urban renewal project, and approving the plan amendment. Roil Call vote -Ayes: Six, Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-698. Boesen/C reig hton -Smith to recelve, file, consider and pass for the first time an ordinance providing that gen- eral property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the newly described San Marnan Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan Area, In the City 01 Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, State of Iowa, by and for the ben- efit of the State of lows, City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, Waterloo Commu- nity School District and other taxing dis- tricts, be paid to especial fund for payment o1 principal and Interest on Loans, monies, advanced to and Indebtedness, including bonds Issued or to be issued. Incurred by said City in connection with said Urban Renewal Project. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. boeserdC reighton-Smith The City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iow - Page 3 of 4 to suspend the rules. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. BoesenlC re Ig hton -Sm Ith to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt the ordinance. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Or- dinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5777, Amendment No. 8 to the San Marnan Ur- ban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, to expand the boundarles and to update projects and project budgets to be Includ- ed In the Plan, and other general updates to the Plan BoesenlC relg hton -Smith to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. This being the time and place o1 the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and there were none. BoesenlC re Ig hton -Smith to close hea ring and receive and file rec- ommendation of approval at the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Voice vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. BoeserVC re Ig hton -Sm Ith Resolution affirming previous determine - ton of an area of the City to be an eco- nomic development area, determining that the development or redevelopment of said area Is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare, designating said area as appropriate for an urban renewal project, and approving the plan amendment. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-699. BoeserVC re ig hton -Smith to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time an ordinance providing that gen- eral property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the newly described San Marnan Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan Area, In the City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, State o1 towa, by and for the ben- efit of the State of Iowa, City o1 Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, Waterloo Commu- nity School District and other taxing dis- tricts, be paid to a special fund for payment o1 principal and Interest on loans, monies, advanced to and Indebtedness, including bonds issued or 10 be Issued. Incurred by said City in connection with said Urban Renewal Project. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. BoesenrC re ig hton -Smith to suspend the rules. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Boeservc re Ig hton -Smith to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt the ordinance. Roll Call vote -Ayes. Six. Motion carded. Or- dinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5778. RESOLUTIONS Resolution of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, authorizing official banking signatures. Chlles'Boesen Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-700. Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with ENVISION Architecture, LLC, of Waterloo, tows, originally executed on dune 20, 2022, in the amount of $1,830.00, In con- junction with the FY 2024 Byrnes Aquatic Center Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document. Chiles/Boesen Roll Cali vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-701. Resolution approving a Professional Ser- vice Agreement with AECOM of Waterloo, fawa, in the amount of $24,700.00, in conjunction with the Commercial Street Skywalk Repair Project, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Chiles/Boesen David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, ques- tioned the progress to date and who would be paying for this. Michelle Sweeney, AECO M Technical Ser- vices, shared that site visits and designs have already begun. This incident Is con- sidered an emergency due to the damage caused, and the road remains closed as a precaution because of safety concerns. Mr. Boesen questioned if structural engi- neers had looked Into the damage. Michelle Sweeney confirmed. Mr. Boesen commented that the same thing happened one block over and asked if there was any opportunity to merge the two protects to try to save some money. Michelle Sweeney explained that they have already asked for that, but the deci- sion to do so would be between the county and the city. Mr. Simon questioned if we know for sure that thls is going through insurance and not coming out of the city's coffers. Michelle Sweeney confirmed that It will be filed through the driver's insurance com- pany. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-702. Resolution approving a Professional Service Agreement with HDR Engineer- ing Ina, in an amount not to exceed $7,705.00, to complete traffic studies, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document. Nichols+Wllder Roll Call vote -Ayes: 51x. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-703. Resolution approving a Professional Ser- vice Agreement with AECOM of Waterloo, Iowa. in the amount of $99.300.00. In con- junction with the Sanitary Sewer improve- ments FY 2025 CIPP Phase V Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document. NicholslWllder Roll Call vote -Ayes, Slx. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-704. Resolution approving an agreement with Mi:American Energy Company, of Des Moines, Iowa, in the estimated amount of $148,640.03, In conjunction with the gas main extension to service W.A.R.P. 4th Addition. and authorizing the Mayor to ex- ecute said document. NlcholsWilder Roll Call vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-705. Resolution approving an agreement with MldAmerican Energy Company, o1 Des Moines, Iowa, In the amount of $358,857.04, In conjunction with furnish- ing electric service to W.A.R.P. 4th Addi- tion, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document. BoesenlChiles Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-706. Resolution approving an agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company, of Des Moines. Iowa, in the amount of $40,011.18, for the installation of street- lights for W.A.R.R 4th Addition, and autho- rizing the Mayor to execute said document. BoeserVChlles Roll Call vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2024-707. Resolution approving a Development and Minimum Assessment Agreement with Dhani Re Water, LLC, for renovation of an existing commercial building Into no less than twenty-six residentlal units with a $5,000.00 Infill housing incentive per unit, totaling $130,000.00. and a $290.000.00 grant, totaling $420,000.00, and a mini- mum assessed value of $2,400,000.00, with rebates of ninety percent for years one through 1ive. seventy percent for }rears six through ten and fifty percent for years eleven through fifteen, located at 722 Wa- ter Street, in the Downtown TIF District, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. BoeserVChlles Mr. Chiles questioned the current as- sessed value of the property. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, commented that it Is approximately $750,000.00. He provid- ed a brief overview of the redevelopment plan for 26 housing units and a small corn- mercial space in the middle. Mr. Simon questioned If there were any parking concerns. Noel Anderson explained there are over fifty stalls. Ms. Creighton -Smith questioned if there were any businesses there and if any agreements that might have been In place. Noel Anderson confirmed there were businesses there and explalned that the businesses have been gone for a couple of years. M r. Boesen questioned if the project would proceed if the developer is unable to get historic tax credits. Noel Anderson stated that they are count- ing an the historic tax credlbs to came through in order to move forward with the project. Mr. Boesen commented that he would like to see us take a hard look at our incen- tives. Mayor Hart commented that they need those credlts, and it is Important that we let the state and federal agencies know that we need the support for this project to renovate and reuse this building. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. Resolution adapted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-708. Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Waterloo Crossroads De- velopment, LLC, for the acquisition, dem- olltion, and redevelopment of the Cross- roads Mall area, with over $20 million In improvements planned for the redevelop- ment of the slte. and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute sald documents. ChllowWilder Terry Lutz and Michael Gall, McClure En- gineering Company, provided a slide pre- sentation Introducing their firm and thelr redevelopment plans for the Crossroads Malt area. Mr. Nichols questioned it there would be community input sessions to get additional Ideas on redevelopment of the site. Terry Lutz commented that they would welcome an opportunity to hear input from the community. Ms. Creighton -Smith commented on how important it Is to revitalize this space. Roll Call vote -Ayes Slx. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-709. Resolution declaring a moratorium on the Issuance of a special permit or variance for hobby farms in the City of Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. BoeserVChlles Mr. Boesen shared that he is the council li- aison for Planning and Zoning and attends all the Board of Adjustment meetings, and we have Issues with urban anlmal hobby farms and would appreciate us tighten- ing up the ordinance. He explained that he would Ilke to Include input from Black Hawk County Health Department, the Hu- mane Society, Code Enforcement, possi- bly the Iowa State Extension Service and someone from Planning and Zoning and the Board of Adjustments. He commented that he would like to get moving on this as soon as possible 10 try to Ilmit this to a 6-month moratorium. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-710. ORDINANCES An ordinance amending the city of Wa- terloo Traffic code by repealing Section 4 of Section 582, Truck TrafflcProhibited on Certain Streets, and enacting in Lieu thereof a new section 4, of Section 582 Truck Traffic Prohibited on Certain Streets. Chilea'Wilder to receive, file, consider, and pass for the first time an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by repealing Section 4, of Section 582, en- titled, 'Truck Traffic Prohibited on Certain Streets", and enacting in Ileu thereof a new Section 4, of Section 582, Truck Traf- fic Prohibited on Certain Streets. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Slx. Motion carried. Chllea'Wllder to suspend the rules. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Slx, Motion carried. Chiles/Wilder to receive, tile. consider, and pass Tor the second and third times and adopt said or- dinance. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon ap- proval by Mayor assigned No.5779. ADJOURNMENT BoeserVWllder that the council adjourn at 6:55 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Kelley Felchle City Clerk CAL-1A-601386 The City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iow - Page 4 of 4