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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.17.2025_Council_Regular_Session_MinutesDocusign Envelope ID: 722763F4-1 F54-4496-BA4C-953837DF90A0 March 17, 2025 The City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Harold E. Getty Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 PM, on Monday, March 17, 2025. Roll Call. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Mr. Boesen, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Chiles, Mr. Simon, Ms. Wilder and Mr. Feuss. Ms. Creighton -Smith was absent. Prayer or Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance, Nia Wilder, Ward 3 Council Member. Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended. Feuss/Nichols that the agenda as proposed be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes of the March 3, 2025, Regular Session and March 3, 2025, Work Session as proposed or amended. Feuss/Nichols that the minutes of the March 3, 2025, Regular Session and Work Session, as proposed, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following individuals commented on various subjects. Mary Potter, Grout Museum Board Member Carol Bartels, 313 Westbourne Aaron Stacey Roberts, 411 Almond Thomas Anderson, 711 Sherman Whitni Rissi, Waterloo resident Wayne Natham, 548 Cloverdale John Hayes, 110 Sunset Charlie Grove, Hawkeye Community College Apartments Erica Rissi, 3rd Ward Matt Carpenter, 518 Jefferson Mr. Chiles commented that he would like to see some type of signage and enforcement regarding scooters on downtown sidewalks. He reminded citizens that the city has an app for waste pickup. He asked that dates be shared for when bathrooms will be opened in parks. He also shared the date for his Ward 1 office hours. Mr. Nichols questioned whether the scooters could be geo-fenced. Page 1 of 15 Docusign Envelope ID: 722763F4-1 F54-4496-BA4C-953837DF90A0 Mayor Hart clarified that the scooters that are being complained about are private. Mr. Boesen expressed his frustration with the scooters and would like to see the ordinance enforced. Mr. Simon requested information on the number of tickets that had been issued for violations. Police Chief Duncan confirmed he could supply that information. Feuss/Nichols to close public comments. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Feuss/Chiles that the following items on the consent agenda be received and placed on file, including the payment of bills for March 10, 2025, in the amount of $5,041,480.54, be received and placed on file. Roll Call 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: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-145. Resolution approving award of hotel/motel tax council discretionary funds to the Waterloo Municipal Band in the amount of $23,000.00. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-146. Resolution approving award of hotel/motel tax council discretionary funds to the Boys & Girls Club of the Cedar Valley in the amount of $10,900.00. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-147. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., resetting date of bid opening as April 17, 2025, and date of public hearing as April 21, 2025, rescinding Resolution 2025-126 in its entirety, in conjunction with the Passenger Boarding Bridge Replacement Project, No. FAA AIP 3-19-0094-057, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-148. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., resetting date of bid opening as April 17, 2025, and date of public hearing as April 21, 2025, rescinding Resolution No. 2025-127 in its entirety, in conjunction with the Runway 18-36 Rehabilitation within Runway 12-30 Safety Area Proiect, No. FAA AIP 3-19-0094-0XX, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Page 2 of 15 Docusign Envelope ID: 722763F4-1F54-4496-BA4C-953837DF90A0 assigned No. 2025-149. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting date of bid opening as March 27, 2025, and date of public hearing as April 7, 2025, in conjunction with Asbestos Abatement Services, Contract AB-2025-03-03P, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-150. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting date of bid opening as April 3, 2025, and date of public hearing as April 7, 2025, in conjunction with the FY 2026 Levee Rip Rap Spraying, Contract No. 1120, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-151. Motion to approve Change Order No. 3 with Boulder Contracting, LLC, of Grundy Center, Iowa, for a net increase of $8,030.50, in conjunction with Waterloo Convention Center Parking Ramp Repairs, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for work performed by Boulder Contracting LLC, of Grundy Center, Iowa, and release of final retainage in the amount of $9,351.95, in conjunction with the Waterloo Convention Center Parking Ramp Repairs Project. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-152. Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for work performed by Vieth Construction Corporation, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, in the amount of $1,840,622.31, in conjunction with the FY 2022 Sullivan Brothers Plaza Renovation, Contract No. 1069, 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. 2025-153. Motion approving appointment of Sheila Combs to the position of Airport Business Manager in the Airport Department, effective March 18, 2025. Motion to approve the appointment of Travis Miller from the current Civil Service List to the position of Plant Maintenance Mechanic in the Waste Management Services Dept, effective March 31, 2025. Matthew Chapman, Board/Commission: Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals, Expiration Date: November 10, 2026, [renewal]. Page 3 of 15 Docusign Envelope ID: 722763F4-1F54-4496-BA4C-953837DF90A0 Mark Myers, Board/Commission: Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals, Expiration Date: September 24, 2027, [renewal]. Samir Sarkic, Board/Commission: Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals, Expiration Date: September 24, 2027, [renewal]. Richard Mott Jr, Board/Commission: Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals, Expiration Date: November 10, 2026, [renewal]. Ryan Vestal, Board/Commission: Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals, Expiration Date: November 1, 2026, [renewal]. Motion to approve an Exception to Burning Yard Waste Application by Waterloo Schools-Zach Kelly, to burn approximately 1.6 acres of prairie on school property, located at 812 Idaho Street, 9:00 a.m., between April and May 2025, weather permitting. Motion to receive and file Airport Board minutes of January 22, 2025. Motion to receive and file Leisure Services Commission Board minutes of January 7, 2025. Liquor Licenses a. Amigo Mexican Restaurant, 1415 East San Marnan Drive, Class C w/Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales (New) Exp: 03/04/2026. b. Ariz's Restaurant & More, 205 West 4th Street, Class C w/Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 03/07/2026. c. Family Dollar Store, 1608 University Avenue, Class B w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 03/07/2026. d. Grout Museum, Inc., 503 South Street, Class C w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 02/23/2026. e. Hy-Vee Market Food Store 1, 2834 Ansborough Avenue, Class E w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 03/15/2026. f. Red Carpet Golf, 5570 Washington Street, Class C w/Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 04/04/2026. Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Device Permit a. Smoke O's, 1509 Flammang Drive. b. Iowa RA Plus, LLC, 3620 Kimball Avenue. Page 4 of 15 Docusign Envelope ID: 722763F4-1 F54-4496-BA4C-953837DF90A0 c. West Side Convenience, 919 W. 5th Street. PUBLIC HEARINGS General Obligation Bonds - ECP-1 -The issuance of not to exceed $4,200,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for essential corporate purposes. Boesen/Chiles to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments. David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if these are new bonds. Bridgett Wood, Finance Director, provided an overview of the bonds. Boesen/Chiles to close the hearing and receive and file oral comments. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Boesen/Chiles Resolution on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $4,200,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, for Essential Corporate Purposes. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-154. Mr. Boesen commented that the city is bonding for twelve years for police cars that last for about five years. Bridgett Wood, Wood Finance Director, explained that some of the cars are financed for a shorter period. Mr. Boesen requested to see the debt schedules. Mr. Simon asked to be copied on any information sent to Mr. Dreyer. He questioned if it is possible for a city our size to not borrow money and, if so, what we need to do to reach that point. Mayor Hart questioned where the CIP list started. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, shared that the initial request for this year was $21.6 million and that amount was cut down to $6 million, prioritized by projects that we have grants with matching funds, purchases or projects with multi -year payments and projects we want to complete within the community. Mayor Hart commented on the challenges each department has faced this year to give up CIP projects in order to lower the debt. Page 5 of 15 Docusign Envelope ID: 722763F4-1 F54-4496-BA4C-953837DF90A0 Mr. Boesen commented that it is important to mention that though departments are suffering with the loss of requested CIPs, we are keeping the debt service levy lower to a rate that will not affect people's taxes like it would without the cuts. General Obligation Bonds - GCP-2 - The issuance of not to exceed $700,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes. Boesen/Chiles to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments. Boesen/Chiles to close the hearing and receive and file oral. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Boesen/Chiles Resolution on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $700,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, for General Corporate Purposes. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-155. General Obligation Bonds - GCP-3 - The issuance of not to exceed $900,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes. Boesen/Chiles to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments. Boesen/Chiles to close the hearing and receive and file oral comments. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Boesen/Chiles Resolution on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $900,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, for General Corporate Purposes. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-156. General Obligation Bonds - GCP-4 - The issuance of not to exceed $600,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes. Boesen/Chiles to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments. Page 6 of 15 Docusign Envelope ID: 722763F4-1 F54-4496-BA4C-953837DF90A0 Boesen/Chiles to close the hearing and receive and file oral comments. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Boesen/Chiles Resolution on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $600,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, for General Corporate Purposes. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-157. FY 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Chiles/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. Chiles/Nichols to close hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Chiles/Nichols Resolution approving the FY 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for CDBG and HOME program activities, for the period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-158. Sale and conveyance of 406 Randall Street located within the Church Row Neighborhood. Nichols/Feuss 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. Nichols/Feuss to close hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Nichols/Feuss Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of City -owned property located at 406 Randall Street, to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, in the amount of $1.00, 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. 2025-159. Nichols/Feuss Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, with a grant of $5,000.00 for infill housing development for the addition of a new single-family home at 406 Randall Street, 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. 2025-160. Page 7 of 15 Docusign Envelope ID: 722763F4-1 F54-4496-BA4C-953837DF90A0 FY 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 1115. Feuss/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. Feuss/Nichols to close hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Feuss/Nichols 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. 2025-161. Mr. Boesen commented that he would like there to be additional information included in the council packet regarding the asphalt project. Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, provided details regarding the overlay program. Feuss/Nichols to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to read bids. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Engineer's Estimate: $5,748,374.57 Aspro, Inc., Waterloo, IA - 5% - $4,908,656.32 Feuss/Nichols Resolution approving award of bid to Aspro, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $4,908,656.32, approving the contract, bond and certificate of insurance, in conjunction with the FY 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 1115, 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. 2025-162. FY 2025 E./W. San Marnan Drive Reconstruction Project, Contract No. 1116. Nichols/Chiles to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments. David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned what portion of San Marnan would be affected. Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, provided clarification. Nichols/Chiles to close the hearing and receive and file oral comments. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Page 8 of 15 Docusign Envelope ID: 722763F4-1 F54-4496-BA4C-953837DF90A0 Nichols/Chiles 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. 2025-163. Mr. Boesen commented that he likes the incentives provided in the contract to complete the project before the deadline but did not see any penalties should they exceed the timeline. Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, explained the information was included in the spec book and the penalties are one thousand dollars a day. Mr. Simon questioned if the penalties are binding since they are not in the contract. Jamie Knutson confirmed. Nichols/Chiles to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to read bids. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Engineer's Estimate: $5,350,000.00 Cedar Valley Corp., LLC, Waterloo, IA - 5% - $4,616,849.97 Reilly Construction Co., Inc., Ossian, IA - 5% - $6,987,628.28 Iowa Civil Contracting, Inc., Victor, IA - 5% - $5,135,678.64 Boomerang, Corp., Anamosa, IA - 5% $5,447,713.60 Owen Contracting, Cedar Falls, IA - 5% - $4,642,007.64 Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA - 5% - $4,621,444.30 Nichols/Chiles Resolution approving award of bid to Cedar Valley Corp., LLC, of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $4,616,849.97, approving the contract, bond and certificate of insurance, in conjunction with the FY 2025 E./W. San Marnan Drive Reconstruction Project, Contract No. 1116, 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. 2025-164. FY 2025 Asphalt Reconstruction Project, Contract No. 1117. Chiles/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. David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if this was an overlay and why it was not included in the previous bid. Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, shared that this is a complete reconstruction, not an overlay. Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, commented that new construction should be concrete, not asphalt. Page 9 of 15 Docusign Envelope ID: 722763F4-1 F54-4496-BA4C-953837DF90A0 Jamie Knutson provided an overview of the streets to be reconstructed. Chiles/Nichols to close hearing and receive and file oral comments. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Chiles/Nichols 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. 2025-165. Mr. Boesen questioned if the Orange Road project would be done before school begins. Jamie Knutson commented that it should go very quickly. Chiles/Nichols to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to read bids. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Engineer's Estimate: $1,860,458.40 Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA - 5% - $1,450,580.56 Aspro, Inc., Waterloo, IA - 5% - $1,412,835.16 Chiles/Nichols Resolution approving award of bid to Aspro, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $1,412,835.16, approving the contract, bond and certificate of insurance, in conjunction with the FY 2025 Asphalt Reconstruction Project, Contract No. 1117, 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. 2025-166. RESOLUTIONS Resolution authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, and levying a tax for the payment thereof. Nichols/Chiles Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-167. Resolution approving construction plans for sanitary sewer serving the Dollar General Store at 4803 Sergeant Road, as submitted by Verland Engineering, LLC, Sewage Treatment Agreement, DNR Form 29 (Nov 00) with the Department of Natural Resources, and final acceptance of construction plans subject to the review and acceptance by the Department of Natural Resources, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said documents. Nichols/Chiles Mr. Boesen questioned who would be responsible for putting in the road and who would be responsible for work on Highway 63. Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, explained that Dollar General is responsible for installing the turn Page 10 of 15 Docusign Envelope ID: 722763F4-1 F54-4496-BA4C-953837DF90A0 lanes on Highway 63. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-168. Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC, in the amount of $260,378.00, in conjunction with the FY 2026 Katoski Drive and Huntington Road Reconstruction, Contract No. 1123, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Nichols/Chiles David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned what reconstruction will take place at this location. Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, explained that this is a design contract to look at various configurations to make sure the traffic will function correctly when the new school opens. Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, shared that he is very concerned about the fact that the intersection was just reconstructed, and now it is going to be constructed again. He expressed concern about the storm water that would be shed from the new school. Mr. Boesen questioned if the contract would be paid for by the Waterloo Schools. Jamie Knutson confirmed. He shared that Cedar Falls also wants to reconstruct their portion of Huntington Road from the city line to Cedar Heights, but that reconstruction is not included in the costs. Mr. Boesen clarified that the cost of the contract will be split with Waterloo Schools. He further questioned the choice of engineering firm as AECOM is generally used by Waterloo. Jamie Knutson commented that the choice of engineers is typically based on availability. He explained that Foth did the design for the Cedar Heights roundabout in Cedar Falls and the University Avenue project, and it made sense to choose them because of their experience and availability, and he is comfortable with that decision. Mr. Simon shared his concern about traffic and water runoff. Jamie Knutson shared that both he and our traffic engineer have reviewed the traffic and detention pond studies performed by the consultant the school hired and feel it is a good plan moving forward. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-169. Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 8 with Stanley Consultants, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $153,225.00, in conjunction with the FY 2022 11th Street and Park Avenue Bridge Replacements Project, Contract No. 1013, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document. Boesen/Feuss Page 11 of 15 Docusign Envelope ID: 722763F4-1 F54-4496-BA4C-953837DF90A0 David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if the city will receive state funding to offset the cost of the project. Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, shared that additional funds would be coming from the contractor for any days the project runs over the allotted time determined by the DOT. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-170. Resolution approving a Farm Lease Agreement, expiring December 31, 2025, with Renee Lupkes, to farm approximately nineteen acres of land for hay baling in the amount of $200.00, located west of 4862 West 4th Street, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Boesen/Feuss Mr. Boesen questioned how the dollar amount was determined. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that this was bid out and this was the only bid received. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-171. Resolution approving a Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $49,200.00, in conjunction with the Titus Lift Station and Force Main Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document. Boesen/Feuss Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-172. Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Eocene Environmental Group, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $3,200.00, to perform a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment on land located approximately 1/4 of a mile west of 4634 Kimball Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document. Feuss/Nichols David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned what was being assessed. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that by state code we do Phase I to keep ourselves eligible for grants should something be uncovered. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-173. Resolution approving a contract amendment between the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Hydrite Chemical Co., and the City of Waterloo to amend project completion dates of the High -Quality Jobs Program Application, and authorize the Mayor to execute said document. Feuss/Nichols Page 12 of 15 Docusign Envelope ID: 722763F4-1 F54-4496-BA4C-953837DF90A0 Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-174. Resolution approving an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Invision Architecture, LLC of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $442,700.00 (previously approved for $420,000.00) to perform a structural analysis of 100 E. 4th Street as part of the renovation and relocation of City Hall, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document. Feuss/Nichols Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-175. Resolution approving an agreement with Kirk Gross Company of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $47,000.00 for furniture design, inventory, and bid documents for the renovation and relocation of Waterloo City Hall to 100 E. 4th Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document. Nichols/Boesen Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-176. Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Align Architecture and Planning, Pa Studio of PRA, of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $225,000.00, for design work for a new Police Training Facility, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document. Nichols/Boesen David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned the projected cost and how much of that would be paid for by the taxpayers. Noe Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided an overview of the costs and the responsibility of the developer to reinvest back into the community the $6.2 million dollar grant he received, so we will be seeing this back on the tax rolls. Mr. Boesen commented that the engineer's estimate was $5.5 million with $1.35 million in soft costs. He further stated that the resolution fails to mention the full details of the project as outlined in the contract, such as the lab processing and property evidence storage. Noel Anderson provided additional information regarding future plans for the police training facility. Mr. Boesen questioned why the property room was moving to the new facility when the crime lab was not. Rob Duncan, Police Chief, explained that they would be partnering with the county in a combined facility since the county does not have sufficient lab processing and evidence storage. The current lab would eventually be used for a tactical unit. He shared that a future training center would be paid mostly by grants. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-177. Page 13 of 15 Docusign Envelope ID: 722763F4-1F54-4496-BA4C-953837DF90A0 ORDINANCES An ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Traffic Code by repealing and replacing Parking Meters, and Parking Ramps Sections 320 to 353. Chiles/Wilder to receive, file, consider, and pass for the first time an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Traffic Code by repealing and replacing Parking Meters, and Parking Ramps Sections 320 to 353, in their entirety and enacting in lieu thereof a new Parking Meters, and Parking Ramps Sections 320 to 353. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented that the change in fees does not encourage people to shop downtown. Mary Heller, 1162 Linder and owner of Ivy Trellis, agrees with the previous speaker. She commented that she does not believe the proposed change will bring people downtown. She shared that she rents two spaces in the parking ramp for her employees and, with the cost of those going up, part-time employees that work downtown will not be able to pay that amount of the money they make. John Hayes, 110 Sunset, commented that he appreciates the amount of research done on the parking issue. He asked that more attention be given to the parking ramps. Matt Carpenter, 518 Jefferson, commented that it comes down to how the ordinance would be enforced. Mayor Hart provided an overview of the changes proposed for parking downtown. Mr. Chiles detailed the positives this change will make. Chiles/Wilder to suspend the rules. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Chiles/Wilder to receive, file, consider, and pass for the second and third times and adopt said ordinance. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5784. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS Resolution adopting one free hour of parking for both on -street and parking ramps, the rate of $1.00 per hour for on -street parking and parking ramps after the one -hour free parking, a rate of $2.00 per hour for on -street parking after four hours, and a cap of $6.00 per day in the parking ramps, effective May 1, 2025. Chiles/Wilder Page 14 of 15 Docusign Envelope ID: 722763F4-1 F54-4496-BA4C-953837DF90A0 Mayor Hart commented that they are currently working on a discount for renting space for multiple vehicles. Mr. Boesen questioned how it is determined how long a car has been parked in one location. Laura Leers, Republic Parking/Reimagine Parking, provided an overview of the enforcement cameras on the vehicles that register the vehicle's plate. Mr. Boesen requested that parking spaces be delineated. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-178. ADJOURNMENT Boesen/Feuss that the council adjourn at 7:33 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. DocuSigned by: EC00AB11F Kelley Felchle City Clerk Page 15 of 15