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April 21, 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, April 21, 2025.
Roll Call.
Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Mr. Boesen, Mr. Nichols, Ms. Creighton -Smith, Mr.
Chiles, Mr. Simon, Ms. Wilder and Mr. Feuss.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Quentin Hart.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Feuss/Wilder
that the agenda as proposed or amended, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Approval of Minutes of the April 7, 2025, regular session and the April 7, 2025, Council Special
Session, as proposed or amended.
Feuss/Wilder
that the minutes of the April 7, 2025, Regular Session and April 7, 2025, Special Session be
approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals commented on various subjects.
Aaron Stacey Roberts, 411 Almond; Jim Burbridge, 512 Mulberry Street, Main Street Waterloo
Board of Directors Organizational Council Chairperson; David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street.
Mr. Chiles commented that the Ward 1 and Ward 2 joint ward meeting will be held this coming
Saturday at noon. He also shared with residents about the new, free Waterloo WYRE App.
Ms. Creighton -Smith shared that she and Ms. Wilder will be merging the Ward 3 and Ward 4
meetings.
Ms. Wilder commented that the day and time of the future combined meeting is undetermined.
Mr. Simon shared that he is always available by phone to discuss concerns with the citizens.
Mr. Boesen questioned if the city could get ceiling tiles for the council chambers. He also asked
if a start date had been determined for dog licenses, and stated he would like to see a different
structure of the Housing Authority Board with only one or two council members.
Ms. Wilder questioned if there could be an update sent out to council regarding a gang violence
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task force.
Chief Duncan commented that he would be available to meet to discuss this further.
Feuss/Wilder
to close public comments. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Feuss/Wilder
that the following items on the consent agenda be received and placed on file, including the
payment of bills for April 14, 2025, in the amount of $4,969,677.28, and April 21, 2025, in the
amount of $6,750,509.80, be received and placed on file. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Bills Payment, Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-222.
Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., resetting date of
bid opening as April 24, 2025, and date of public hearing as May 5, 2025, rescinding Resolution
2025-148 in its entirety, in conjunction with the Passenger Boarding Bridge Replacement
Project, No. FAA AIP 3-19-0094-057, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-223.
Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting date of bid
opening as May 29, 2025, and date of public hearing as June 16, 2025, in conjunction with the
FY 2025 Prefabricated Shelter at 512 University Avenue, Contract No. 1113, and instruct the
City Clerk to publish notice.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-224.
Resolution setting date of public hearing as May 5, 2025, to approve a Site Plan Amendment
request by Peters Construction on behalf of Waterloo Development Corporation to allow for a
hard court community recreation center in the "M-2,_ P" Planned Industrial District located
adjacent to 360 Westfield Avenue, along West Commercial Street, and instruct the City Clerk to
publish notice.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-225.
Resolution setting date of public hearing as May 5, 2025, to approve a Site Plan Amendment
request by Fehr Graham, on behalf of Northland Oil, to allow for construction of a parking lot in
the "R-2, C-Z" Conditional Zoning District located across from 1000 Rainbow Drive, and instruct
the City Clerk to publish notice.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-226.
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Resolution setting date of public hearing as May 5, 2025, to approve a rezone request by Alycia
Ludden to rezone approximately 7.33 acres from "A-1" Agricultural District to "R-2,R-P" Planned
Residence District located at 2775 Logan Avenue, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-227.
Resolution setting date of public hearing as May 5, 2025, on the proposal to acquire right-of-
way, permanent easements, and temporary easements for the La Porte Road Reconstruction
Phase II Project, generally located on La Porte Road from just south of Plymouth Avenue to
Hawthorne Avenue, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-228.
Resolution setting date of public hearing as May 5, 2025, to approve a Site Plan Amendment
request by Olsson Engineers, on behalf of Veridian Credit Union, for the construction of a new
2,899 square foot banking facility in the "C-P' Planned Commercial District located at 2300
Logan Avenue, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-229.
Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for
work performed by LJ's Welding & Fabrication, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of
$36,027.70, in conjunction with the Uni-Cue Handrail Project.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-230.
Motion to approve Change Order No. 9 with Woodruff Construction of Waterloo, Iowa, for a total
increase of $2,190.00, in conjunction with the FY 2023 Gates Park Improvements Project,
Contract No. 1076, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
Motion to approve Change Order No. 2 with Municipal Pipe Tool Co., LLC, of Hudson, Iowa, for
a net decrease of $123,855.71, in conjunction with FY 2024 CIP Pipelining Phase IVB1,
Contract No. 1102, 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 Municipal Pipe Tool Co., LLC of Hudson, Iowa in the amount of $17,992.32,
in conjunction with the FY 2024 CIP Pipelining Phase IVB1 Project, Contract No. 1102, and
receive and file a two-year maintenance bond.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-231.
Communication from the Finance Department on the notice of the conclusion of employment of
Shaubhik Roy, Financial Analyst, effective March 27, 2025, with recommendation of approval of
payout of $1,407.84 for unused benefits.
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Motion to approve the appointment of Meagan Visser from the current Civil Service List to the
position of Financial Analyst in the Finance Department, effective April 28, 2025.
Liquor Licenses
a. Corks, 1956 Lafayette Street, class E w/Sunday Sales (New) Exp: 02/15/2026.
b. Jim's Food, 437 Sullivan Avenue, class E w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 04/14/2026.
c. Prime Mart, 3535 Marigold Drive, Class E w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 01/19/2026.
d. Ray's Supermarket, 1975 Franklin Street, Class C w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp:
03/02/2026.
e. The Spot #3, 117 E. San Marnan Drive, Class C w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp:
04/04/2026.
f. Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse, Inc., 1931 Sears Street, Class C w/Outdoor Service and
Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 02/13/2026.
g. Uni Mart, 1615 Bishop Avenue, Class E w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 02/28/2026.
Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permits
a. Pink Cloud Smoke Shop, 3026 Ansborough Avenue.
B. Walmart Store #1496, 1334 Flammang Drive.
Bonds.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
FYE 2026 Budget Hearing.
Nichols/Chiles
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments.
Margaret Moye, Executive Director of the Grout Museum, shared her concerns about the
proposed decrease in funding.
Billie Bailey, retired executive director of the Grout Museum, urged the council to acknowledge
and recognize the vote of the citizens to support the Grout Museum fully.
Karen Eckhoff, 1329 Rainbow Drive, shared her family's personal experience and the benefit of
the Grout Museum.
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Nichols/Chiles
to close the hearing and receive and file oral comments. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Nichols/Chiles
Resolution approving the FY 2026 budget including total property tax askings of
$53,630,715.00 and a levy rate of $21.79160 for the budget year ending June 30, 2026.
Ms. Creighton -Smith commented that she wants to share the sentiments of the constituents that
have contacted her regarding the budget. She shared that the city should continue to fully fund
the Grout Museum for the next two years.
Ms. Wilder commented that she shares the sentiments of Ms. Creighton -Smith and asked if it
was too late to reconsider the percentage for the Grout.
Mayor Hart shared the challenges the City faces even with the reduction.
Mr. Boesen commented that although he is not in favor of the reduction, he reminded the
council that in three years there will be no funding at all. He shared his biggest concern was
using $950,000.00 in cash reserves to balance this budget, and he is not in favor of that. He
further spoke about future legislation and how it will affect city budgets.
Mr. Feuss commented on the difficulty that cities face when the state makes decisions that
affect how the city can best choose for its tax -paying citizens. He encouraged people to talk
with their state legislators.
Mr. Simon asks the citizens to understand that the council is doing their best to make the right
decisions on how tax dollars are spent.
Mr. Nichols commented on the challenges cities face when the state makes changes and does
not honor promises they make and agrees that everyone needs to reach out to their legislators.
Mr. Chiles commented that cities are all bound by state law and, unfortunately, the state wants
us to cut what we have, including what the citizens voted for. He reiterated the words of Mr.
Feuss and Mr. Nichols about communicating at every level of legislator.
Mayor Hart provided additional comments on the various challenges, adjustments and
decisions that need to be made. He concurred this is going to be a tough year, but he offered
words of encouragement when looking forward to 2028.
Ms. Wilder commented that it seems like a lot of money coming from just the Grout and she
would have preferred it be spread out to other entities.
Ms. Creighton -Smith commented that the Grout Museum is taking a bigger hit than anyone else
and suggested that even taking just a fourth of a penny from public safety would make things a
little more fair.
Mr. Boesen questioned how the cash reserves increased from $18 million to $27 million in one
fiscal year.
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Bridgett Wood, Finance Director, explained that a lot of it was interest we received on our bank
accounts which was not budgeted for, departments not spending all of their budgeted numbers,
and we had $2 million in ARPA dollars.
Mr. Boesen commented on Ms. Creighton -Smith's suggestion and questioned what the Grout
was going to do over the next three years to secure their funding as there would be no money
to give in 2028.
Council members discussed the impact of a budget amendment.
Feuss/Chiles
to recess at 6:31 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Feuss/Boesen
to reconvene at 6:35 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart called for a motion.
Wilder/Creighton-Smith
to amend the budget by adding thirty-three percent back to the budget to fully fund the Grout.
Roll CaII vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Chiles and Simon). Motion carried.
Mr. Simon questioned if this would be increasing taxes.
Mayor Hart confirmed and explained it will depend on the calculation figures Bridgett Wood
comes back with.
Feuss/Wilder
to postpone the vote on a Resolution approving the FY 2026 budget including total property tax
askings of $53,630,715.00 and a levy rate of $21.79160 for the budget year ending June 30,
2026. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Not to Exceed $1,100,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State of Iowa Revolving Fund
Sponsored Project).
Boesen/Wilder
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented that we keep borrowing money that we shouldn't
be spending.
Boesen/Wilder
to close the hearing and receive and file oral comments. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
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Boesen/Wilder
Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of one or more
loan and disbursement agreements and the issuance of not to exceed $1,100,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted
and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-232.
Passenger Boarding Bridge Project, FAA AIP Grant No. 3-19-0094-057-2025.
The public hearing is canceled and rescheduled to May 5, 2025.
Rehabilitate Runway 18-36 Inside Runway 12-30 Safety Area, FAA AIP Grant No. 3-19-0094-
OXX-2025.
Chiles/Creighton-Smith
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments and there were none.
Chiles/Creighton-Smith
to close the hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Chiles/Creighton-Smith
Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid documents, form of contract, etc., and
authorizing to proceed. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and
upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-233.
Chiles/Creighton-Smith
to receive, file, and instruct the City Clerk to read the bids. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Engineer's Estimate: $2,023,225.00
Aspro, Inc., Waterloo, IA - 5% - $1,651,832.50
Chiles/Creighton-Smith
Resolution approving award of bid to Aspro, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of
$1,651,832.50, approving the contract, bonds, and certificate of insurance, in conjunction with
the Rehabilitate Runway 18-36 Inside Runway 12-30 Safety Area, FAA AIP Grant No. 3-19-
0094-0XX-2025, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents. Roll Call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned
No. 2025-234.
Request by Gregory H. Steffen, for a Site Plan Amendment in the "R-2" One and Two Family
Residence District at 4192 Logan Avenue.
Nichols/Wilder
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
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comments.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented that he isn't clear on the details of this item.
Mr. Boesen provided an overview of what the Planning and Zoning Commission had voted on.
Mayor Hart stated he would have Noel Anderson contact him in the morning to answer any
questions.
Nichols/Wilder
to close public hearing and receive and file oral comments and recommendation of approval of
the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nichols/Wilder
to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time an Ordinance amendment to Ordinance No.
5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Official Zoning Map
referred to in Section 10-4-4, approving a request by Gregory H. Steffen, for a Site Plan
Amendment to remove a Condition of Zoning, to allow for two additional homes in the "R-2"
One and Two Family Residence District located southeast of 4192 Logan Avenue. Roll Call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nichols/Wilder
to suspend the rules. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nichols/Wilder
to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt the ordinance. Roll Call vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned
No.5785.
Request by Panther Builders for a Site Plan Amendment in the "R-1, R-P" Planned Residence
District located at Baltimore Field, between Hawthorne Avenue and Eureka Street.
Feuss/Nichols
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments and there were none.
Feuss/Nichols
to close public hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Feuss/Nichols
to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time an Ordinance amendment to Ordinance No.
5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Official Zoning Map
referred to in Section 10-4-4, approving a request by Panther Builders for a Site Plan
Amendment to allow for residential development with eighteen lots and two storm water tracts
in the "R-1, R-P" Planned Residence District located at Baltimore Field, between Hawthorne
Avenue and Eureka Street. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Mr. Boesen commented that he is frustrated partly because this was to be done two years ago,
and we should have already had a minimum of six houses built and there are none and there is
still no road.
Mayor Hart commented that with this many questions on the item, consideration should be
given to tabling the item until Noel Anderson can address the council's concerns.
Boesen/Creighton-Smith
to postpone a vote until the May 5, 2025 meeting. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Request by International Paper for a Site Plan Amendment to the M-2,P Planned Industrial
District to construct a 969,000 square foot manufacturing facility, located north of 3040
Leversee Road.
Nichols/Wilder
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, asked what the amendment was.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, provided an overview of the site plan amendment.
Nichols/Wilder
to close public hearing and receive and file oral comments and recommendation of approval of
the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nichols/Wilder
to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time an Ordinance amendment to Ordinance No.
5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Official Zoning Map
referred to in Section 10-4-4, approving a request by International Paper, for a Site Plan
Amendment to construct a 969,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the "M-2,P" Planned
Industrial District, located north of 3040 Leversee Road. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Nichols/Wilder
to suspend the rules. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nichols/Wilder
to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt the ordinance. Roll Call vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.
5786.
Sale and conveyance of city -owned property located north of 2119 West 8th Street.
Boesen/Nichols
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
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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 is in a TIF district.
Lavonne Kammerman, 2119 W. 8th Street, shared that she has owned her property for 48
years and had been told that nothing would ever be built on the property next to her because
previously a home had been lost due to the rising water. She had been given permission to
extend her garage by twenty-two feet and now the property line is right in line with her
eavestrough. She also commented that when there is a bad rain, sewer water comes into her
basement and believes with another home being built it will likely be worse.
Boesen/Nichols
to close the hearing and receive and file oral comments. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Boesen/Nichols
Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of city -owned property located north of 2119
West 8th Street to Arch Homes, LLC in the amount of $5,000.00 to Arch Homes, LLC, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-235.
Mr. Boesen commented that it will be an enhancement to the neighborhood.
Boesen/Nichols
Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Arch Homes, LLC, for the construction of
a twin home, located north of 2119 West 8th Street, with a total of $10,000.00 Infill Housing
Grant and purchase price refund of $5,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said document. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and
upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-236.
Sale and conveyance of ten city -owned lots in the Church Row Neighborhood to Iowa
Heartland Habitat for Humanity.
Chiles/Wilder
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments and there were none.
Chiles/Wilder
to close the hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Chiles/Wilder
Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of ten city -owned lots in the Church Row
Neighborhood, to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, for the construction of thirteen new
residential units, in the amount of $1.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
said documents. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon
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approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-237.
Chiles/Wilder
Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, with
a grant of $65,000.00 for infill housing development for the construction of thirteen new
residential units, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Roll CaII
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned
No. 2025-238.
Request by 3 Stooges, LLC for a Site Plan Amendment to the "M-2,P" Planned Industrial
District to construct a 50,000 square foot office/warehouse building at the southeast corner of
Leversee Road and WARP Drive.
Feuss/Chiles
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments and there were none.
Feuss/Chiles
to close public hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Feuss/Chiles
to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time an Ordinance amendment to Ordinance No.
5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Official Zoning Map
referred to in Section 10-4-4, approving a Site Plan Amendment request by 3 Stooges, LLC for
a Site Plan Amendment for the construction of a 50,000 square foot office/warehouse building
located in the "M-2, P" Planned Industrial District, at the southeast corner of Leversee Road and
WARP Drive. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Boesen commented that in addition to a certificate of occupancy, the city also needs an
occupancy permit that gives the city knowledge of what is going into the building after we have
approved the spec building itself.
Mr. Simon concurred with Mr. Boesen's comments and noted the importance from a safety
perspective.
Feuss/Chiles
to suspend the rules. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Feuss/Chiles
to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance. Roll Call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5787.
Public Hearing Item 1. - FY26 Budget Hearing
Feuss/Wilder
Resolution approving the FY 2026 budget including total property tasking of $53,838,715.00
and a levy rate of $21.87965 for the budget year ending June 03, 2026. Roll Call vote -Ayes:
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Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-239.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution approving a Master Services Agreement with OpenGov for building permit and
inspections software, in the amount of $112,340.17 for subscription and implementation, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Boesen/Wilder
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-240.
Mr. Chiles clarified that this agreement would allow the city to have online permits.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, provided an overview and benefits of switching to this software.
Mr. Chiles shared that this has been a request from a lot of builders to save time and keep their
projects moving.
Resolution approving a Supplemental Agreement No. 7 with AECOM of Waterloo, Iowa in the
amount of $150,000.00, originally executed on April 8, 2015, in conjunction with the planning
and engineering services to assist the Waste Management Services Department, and
authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
Boesen/Wilder
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-241.
Resolution approving a three-year agreement between the Waterloo Regional Airport and
GateKeeper Systems, Inc., of Eagan, Minnesota, in the amount of $5,600.00 plus $2,000.00
implementation fee in year one; $5,650.00 in year two; $5,700.00 in year three, for specialized
software used to track required Terminal and Airfield inspections, and authorizing the Mayor to
execute said document.
Boesen/Wilder
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-242.
Resolution approving a revised Refundable Advance for Construction of Underground Electric
Service Extension, originally approved by council on September 3, 2024 by Resolution No.
2024-534, in the amount of $27,570.50 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.
Chiles/Feuss
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-243.
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Resolution approving Byrnes Aquatic Center Rates.
Chiles/Feuss
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-244.
Resolution approving a Services Agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company, of Des
Moines, _Iowa, in the estimated amount of $6,100.00, in conjunction with the gas service
extension to serve a reconstructed pool pump house at 801 Campbell Avenue, and authorizing
the Mayor to execute said document.
Chiles/Feuss
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-245.
Resolution approving an Easement Agreement in the amount of $1.00 with the Waterloo
Community School District, in conjunction with the new Waterloo High School Project, located
at 1350 Katoski Drive, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Feuss/Simon
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-246.
Request by Panther Builders for the Preliminary Plat of Baltimore Fields 2nd Addition, an 18-lot
residential subdivision in the "R-1, R-P" Planned Residence District located at Baltimore Field,
between Hawthorne Avenue and Eureka Street.
Feuss/Nichols
to postpone the item until May 5, 2025. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution approving an Early Access Agreement with International Paper Company, to allow
certain development activities on land located at 3230 Leversee Road, north of 3040 Leversee
Road, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Boesen/Nichols
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-247.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if there is FAA approval.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, explained that the 66 acres that International Paper is looking to
gain early access to has already been released by the FAA.
Resolution approving the Contracted Education Proposal for the Hartman Reserve Stormwater
Education Program in the amount of $2,540.69, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said
document.
Boesen/Nichols
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-248.
Resolution to approve a Right of Entry Agreement with Cedar Valley Corp. LLC, to have a
temporary concrete batch plant, located near the southeast corner of Highway 20 and
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Ansborough Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Boesen/Nichols
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-249.
Resolution approving the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) and committing to the
qoal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2040 on streets and highways within the
Downtown Waterloo area, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Boesen/Nichols
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-250.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented that there needs to be education for bicyclists to
ensure they understand the rules of the road.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, shared that INRCOG worked with the city and other entities to
come up with this program and noted that we have to have this action plan in place in order to
apply for certain grants.
Mr. Boesen commented that there have been work sessions on this and that we don't have to
adopt each and every part of it, we just have to have the plan in place and begin working
towards making our downtown and community safer.
Mr. Chiles responded to Mr. Dryers comment that in order to use the Bird electric scooters,
people need to scan their driver's license.
Ms. Creighton -Smith shared her knowledge of an accident involving a bicyclist that pulled in
front of a moving vehicle and agrees that an education program is needed.
Mr. Simon commented that downtown business owners have shared their concern about
bicyclists on sidewalks. He questioned if there is data from the police department on violations.
Rob Duncan, Chief of Police, shared that they rarely have calls on the issue, but his officers will
stop violators and inform them that they cannot ride their bikes on the sidewalks.
Ms. Wilder commented that she and Ms. Creighton -Smith spoke with Randy Bennett and Chief
Duncan about this concern and shared that there are signs now that say no bicycles or
motorized vehicles on the sidewalks, and they also list the fine.
Mr. Boesen commented that the Park Avenue bike lane is currently the most dangerous in the
city.
Mayor Hart requested data on before and after this bike lane was created, so the issue could be
discussed. He further commented that the Safety Action Plan is incredibly important in order to
gather funding to make corrections.
ORDINANCES
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An ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Traffic Code by amending sections pertaining to
parking lots and parking ramps.
Chiles/Wilder
to receive, file, consider, and pass for the first time an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo
Traffic Code by repealing and reserving Sections 311 and 312, and repealing Section 343,
Parking Rates for Cash Patrons, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 343, Parking Rates
for Cash Patrons. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Chiles/Creighton-Smith
to suspend the rules. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Chiles/Creighton-Smith
to receive, file, consider, and pass for the second and third times and adopt said ordinance. Roll
Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 5788.
ADJOURNMENT
Feuss/Nichols
that the council adjourn at 7:29 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
DocuSigned by:
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Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
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