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April 21, 2025
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Members present: Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Mr. Boesen, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Chiles, Mr.
Simon, Ms. Wilder and Mr. Feuss. Ms. Creighton -Smith was absent.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Nichols/Wilder
that the agenda as proposed be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes of the April 7, 2025 work session as proposed or amended.
Nichols/Wilder
that the minutes of the April 7, 2025 Council Work Session, as proposed or amended, be
approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Update from the Sanitation Department.
Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager, provided an overview of the structure of the
Sanitation Department. Scott Brunson, Sanitation Director, provided an overview of the
Waterloo WYRE App and the improvements and benefits it provides.
Mr. Chiles questioned if the city would look to bring recycling in-house in the future.
Randy Bennett explained that the city is currently under contract with recycling services.
However, before the contract expires, they can look at the pros, cons, and costs of a change.
Mr. Boesen questioned when the go back charges would begin.
Randy Bennett explained that it will take a while but hopefully by fall.
Mr. Boesen questioned how long the dumpster locking ordinance has been in effect.
Randy Bennett explained that, unfortunately, he was not aware it was in the ordinance until
recently.
Mr. Nichols questioned how to report waste alongside the road.
Randy Bennett explained that citizens can use the app to report an issue.
Mr. Simon commented that, for example, what happens if someone reports a nuisance, like a
chair sitting out in front of someone's house.
Randy Bennett explained that a clean-up like that would first go through code enforcement to
give them a chance to rectify the problem.
ADJOURNMENT
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Feuss/Chiles
that the council adjourn at 5:09 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
,-DocuSigned by:
K,eUty F eUte
Kelley i-gale
City Clerk
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