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05.05.2025 Council Regular Session Minutes - Page 1 of 6
May 5,2025 by Mayor assigned No.2025-259.
The City Council of the City of Waterloo,towa,met In Regular Session at Harold Resolution setting date of Public hearing as May 19-2025,to approve a request by Mlxu
E.Getty Council Chambers.Waterloo,Iowa,at 5:30 PM,on Monday.May 5,2025. Ramen Iowa,LLC for a Site Plan Amendment to allow for changes In use in the"C-1,
C-Z'Conditlanal Zoning District located at 1021 Peoples Square,and instruct the City
Roll Call Clerk to publish notice.
Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair.Roll Call:Mr.Boesen,Mr.Nichols, Ms.Crelgh- Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motlon carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by
ton-Smith,Mr.Chiles,Ms.Wilder and Mr.FeussMr.Simon joined via Zoom. Mayor assigned No.2025-260.
Prayer or Moment of Silence. Motion to approve Change Order No,1 with Peterson Contractors,Inc..of Relnbeck.
Iowa,for a net Increase of$34.625.00,In conjunction with the FY 2023 Sunnyside Creek
Pledge of Allegiance.Kelley Felchle,City Clerk. Improvements Wet Detention Pond and Channel Stabilization Project, Contract No.
10 62,and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended. Communication from the Fire Department on the notice of the conclusion of employment
Feussftchols of Brad Purdy,Flrefig hter,effective April 3,2025,with recommendation of approval of
that the agenda be approved.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven.MotIon carried. payout of$2 773.6 for unused benefits.
App rove of M in lutes of the Ap rl1 21,2025,Regul a Counc it Sessio n and th e Ap ri1 23. Co mmunl catio n from the Fire Departme nt on the not ice of the conic lus ion of a m loym a nt
2025,Special Council Session.as proposed or amended. of Dave Hook.Pre Engineer,elfective Aprl13.2025,with recommendation of approval of
payout of$2,73803 for unused benefit&
Feuthat th minus Communication from the Fre Department on the notice of the conclusion of employment
that the minutes of the. o 21,2025,Regular Session,as proposed,be approved, of Dave Hoyd,Fire Engineer,effective April 11,2025.with recommendation of approval
Voice vote-Ayes'.Seven.Motlon carrietl. of payout o1$22,629.30 for unused benefits. PP
PUBLIC COMMENTS Communication from the Waste Management Department on the notice of the conclu-
Aaron Stacey Roberts,411 Almond:Darrin Speed,1100 Ansborough;Mary Heller, slon of employment of Timothy Sah r,Sewer Maintenance.effective April 1,2025.with
1162 Under;Matt Carpenter,518 Jefferson;Anthony Fulliluve,856 Olympic Drive: recommendation of approval of payout of$2,090.61 for unused benefits.
John Bayes, 110 Sunset:Jessica Rucker, Main Street Waterloo;Wayne Nathem, Motion to receive and file Leisure Services Commission Board minutes of March 1 i,
548 Cloverdale;David Dreyer,3145 W.41h Street:Forest Dlllavou,1725 Huntington
Road 2025.
Mr.Boesen expressed concern that the city would recoup$150,000 on the 11th Motion to receive and file Airport Board minutes of March 26,2025.
Street Bridge project.He raised concerns regarding the bike tra11 on Shaulls.He Motion to receive and file Grout Museum funding reports of Jul 2024-March 2025.
shared that he is disappointed with the location of the kiosks In downtown Waterloo 9 P Y
and shared that he has received numerous comments from the public. Liquor Licenses
Mayor Hart shared that he spoke with the Public Warks Director over the weekend 1. Anton's Garden,518 Sycamore Street.Class C w/Outdoor Service and Sunday
10 determine fixes for the kiosk locations. Sales(Renewal ExP:04!30/2026.
2. Babes Tap,91❑ Ivislon Street,ClassCw/Sunday Sales(Renewal)Exp:63f14/2026.
Ms.Creighton-Smith shared that the Joint Ward 3 and Ward 4 will occur on May 15th 3. Basal Pizza,225 W.4th Street,Class C wlOutdoor Service and Sunday Sales(Re-
atthe Jubilee United Methodist Church. newal)Exp:04!39/2026.
4. Behar Bar,312W.4th Street,Class C w/Sunday Sales(Renewal)Exp:0413012026.
Mr.Simon shared that he had a request from individuals for the 4th Street Cruise 5. Casey's #2427, 3W5 Lagan Avenue, Class E wlSunday Sales (Renewal) Exp:
to see if the city vehicles could be relocated far the event They also asked for ad- 0611412026.
calonal trash receptacles.He shared that the right-hand turn at the San Marnan 6. Casey's 42867, 2424 Ranchero Road, Class E wlSunday Sales(Renewal) Exp:
frontage mad near Tropical Smoothie Is really busy and congested with the current 06114/2026.
construction and the traffic Is backed up as well. 7. CVS/Pharmacy 98544, 1825 E.San Marnan Drive,Class E wlSunday Sales(Re-
newal)Exp:05!31/2026.
Mr.Chiles thanked people for attending his Ward meeting and shared the date of 8. Golden Drina Restaurant,106 Bmokeridge Drive,Class C wlSunday Sales(Renew-
the next meeting. al)Exp:OW412026.
9. Jim Lind Service,230 East Ridgeway Avenue,Class H vVSunday Sales(Renewal)
FeussiCrelghton-Smith Exp:04/0712026.
to close public comments.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven.Moll on carried. 10.Linn Mart.926 Lfnn Street,Class B wlSunday Sales(New)Exp:0412 0,12025.
11.Lost Island Theme Park,2600 E.Shaulls Road,Class C w/Outdoor Service and
CONSENT AGENDA Sunday Sales(New)Exp:0111i
12.Last Island Water Park,2225 E.Shaulls Road.Class C wlOutdoer Service and Sun-
FeussMlilder day Sales(New)Exp:01!1212026.
that the following items on the consent agenda be received and placed on file,in- 13.The Olive Garden,1315 E.San Marnan Drive,Class C wlSunday Sales(Renewal)
cluding the payment of bills for April 28,2025,to the amount of$2,575,240.83,and Exp;05'28+2026.
May 5,2025.in the amount of$5,155,492.61,be received and placed on file.Roll 14.5ycam cre Convent a nce,617-619 Sycamore Street Class E wlSunday Sales(Re-
Call vote-Ayes:Seven Motion carried. newel)Exp:03!1112026.
Bills Payment,Rnance Committee Invoice Summary Report,a copy ofwhlch Is on Clgarette(TobacccVNlcotlneNaporl>Jevlce Permits
file In the office of the City Clerk. 1. 7 Star Liquor&Tobacco.2844 University Avenue.(Retail Tobacco)
2, Faraway Stores 0951,40 W.San Marnan Drive.(Retail Tobacco)
3, Pink Cloud Smoke Shop,3026 Ansborough Avenue.(Device)
Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval 4. R Smoke Plus Waterloo,3620 Kimball Avenue.(Retail Tobacco)
by Mayor assigned No.2025-254, 5, R Smoke Plus Waterloo,3620 Kimball Avenue.(Device)
6. Tobacco&Vape.3821 University Avenue.(Retail Tobacco)
Resolution setting date of public hearing as May 19,2025,for an amendment to the Bonds.
FYE 202513udget,and Instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Roll Call vote-Ryes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval PUBLIC HERRINGS
by Mayor assigned No.2025-255.
Resolution approving p rel fmi n aryy p land TooIflcatl on s.form of contract,etc.,setting Passenger Boarding Bridge Project.No.FAA At 3-19-0094-057-2025.
date of bid opening as May 29.2D25,and date of public hearing as June 2,2025,In Chiles/Nichols
conjunction with the Waterloo Convention Center Furniture Project,and Instruct the to receive and file roof of publication of notice of uhllc hearing.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven.
City Clerk to publish said notice. Motion carried.
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Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carded.Resolution adopted and upon approval This being the time and place of the public hearing,the Mayor called for written and oral
by Mayor assigned No.2025-256. comments and there were none.
Rese illi Ion apppmvi ng fifteen FY 26 Quarter 1 and Qu arter2 Event and Partner Ho- ChileslNichols
tellMotelTaxGrants,in the amountof$83.60000,as recommended by the Waterloo
Conventl on and Visitors 3ureau Hoard of DI recto rs. to close the hearing.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.
Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carded.Resolution adopted and upon approval Chlles/Nichols
by Mayor assigned No.2025-257. Resolution confirming approval of specifications,bid documents,form of contract,etc.,
and authorizing to proceed.Rall Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution ad-
Resolution approving request to certify assessments for unpaid snow,weed mowing opted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2025-261.
and lot clean-ups,for payments dated March 1.2024-March 1,2025,In the amount Chlles•Nichols
of$17,573.83,for properties listed on attached exhibit'A". to receive,tile,and Instruct the City Clerk to read the bids and referto the Aviation❑Irec-
Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval for for further review.Volce vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carrlad
by Mayor assigned No.2025-258. Gem Tech Services-5%-$1,917,220.00
Resolution approving the request of Tom Hansen for a waiver for a concrete drive- Builders Chicago-5%-$2,189.107.25
way,located at 365 Four Seasons Drive.with the elimination of the sidewalk section
due to Inability to meet grade requirements. FY 2025 South Hills Golf Course Maintenance Building Contract No.1130.
Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval Boesen'Nlchols
to receive and file proof of publication and 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 Grail
05.05.2025 Council Regular Session Minutes - Page 2 of 6
comments and there were none, trict located adjacent to 360 Westfield Avenue,along West Commercial Street.Roll Call
vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.
BoeseNNichals
to close hearing Voice vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried. Chlles/Nichols
to suspend the rules.Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.
BoeseNNichals
Resolution confirming approval of specifications.bid documents,form of contract etc.. Chlle&ftchols
and authorizing to proceed.Rall Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution ad- to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.Roll Call vote-
opted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2025-262. Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned
0.5789
BoeseNNichals
to receive,Elle,and Instruct City Clerk to read bids.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion car- Request by Alycia Ludden to rezone approximately 7.33 acres from'A-1"Agricultural
rled. Distrlct to'R-2,R-P'Planned Residence District located at 2775 Logan Avenue.
Engineer's Estimate$285,000.00 BoeseNWilder
Robison Construction,Inc.,Waterloo,iA-6%-$241,041.88,Alt A:8.08,Alt B:0.00 to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.Voice vote Ayes:Seven.
Cardinal Construction,Waterloo.IA-5%-$374.000.00,Alt A:$13.500.00,Alt B:$600.00 Motion carried.
Don Gardner Construction,Waterloo,1A-5%-$292,860.00,Alt A:$16,963.00.Alt B:
$2.325.CO This being the time and place of the public hearing,the Mayor called for written and oral
Matt Construction,Inc.Sumner,IA-5%-$224,B00.00,Alt A:$5,600.00,Alt 8:$558.00 comments and there were none.
NB Koch General Contractors, Inc., Cedar Falls, IA - 5% - $305,000.00, Alt A:
$13,000.00,Alt B:$2-000.00 BoeserVWllder
to close the hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Boesert'Nichols Programming and Zoning Commission.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven.Nation carried.
Resolution awarding bld to Matt Construction of Sumner, Iowa, in the amount of
$230,958.00 in conjunction with the construction of the FY 2025 South HIIIsGoIf Course BoeserVWllder
Maintenance 13ullding Contract No.1130,Roll Call vote-Ayes!Seven.Motion carried. to receive,file,consider,and pass for the first time an ordinance amending Ordinance
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2025-263. No.5079.as amended,City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance,by amending the Official
Zoning Map referred to In Section 1844, appproving a reqquest by Alycla Ludden to
Acquisition of property(right-of-way,permanent easements,and temporary easements) rezone approximately 7.33 acres from'A-1"Rgricultural Dist riot to'R-2,R-P"Planned
for the La Porte Road Reconstruction Phase Ii Project,ggenerally located on La Porte Residence District located at 2775 Logan Avenue.Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion
Road from just south of Plymouth Avenue to Hawthorne I�venue. carried
Nlchol&Wilder BoeserVWilder
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven. to suspend the rules.Rall Call vote-Ayes:Seven-Motion carried.
Motion carried.
BoeserVWllder
This being the time and place of the public hearing,the Mayor called for written and to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt the Ordinance.Rall Call
oral comments. vote- es:Seven.Motion carried.Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor as-
signe No.5790.
Bob Krogh,1559 Dakota Drive.shared that he is currently landlocked with deliveries to
his two commeroial businesses.He shared that he c in support of the project moving Request by Olsson Engineers on behalf of Vendian Credit Union for a Site Plan Amend-
forward but that he objects to the design as It cuts off access to deliveries- ment forthe construction of a new2,099 squarefoot banking facility in the"C-P'Planned
Commercial District located at 2300 Logan Avenue.
,ramie Knutson.City E%goer,shared that a public hearing was held on April 24 with the
local business owners.}{e shared that he had a call with AECOM about this particular Feuss/Creighton-Smith
property and will look at adjusting the plans so that he will get access back.but it may Motlonto receive andfileproof of publication of notice of public hearing.Volcevote-Ayes:
not be in the same location. Seven.Motion carried.
NlcholseCrelghtcn-Smith This being the time and place of the public hearing,the Mayor called for written and oral
to close the hearing and receive and file oral comments.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion comments and there were none.
carried.
Feu ss/Crei ghton--S mith
N icha ls/C reig hto n-Smit h Motion to close public hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Resolution authorizing to proceed with the La Porte Road Reconstruction Phase 11 Planning,Programming and Zoning Commission.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion car-
Project,to make final selection of the location.to authorize funding for the public Im- tied.
provement project,and determine that there is a reasonable expectation the city will be
able to achieve its public purpose,comply with all applicable standards.and obtain the Feu ss/Crefg htonS mlth
necessary permits,and authorizing the use of condemnation procedures for acquisition to receive,file,consider and pass for the first time an Ordinance amendment to Ord[-
of property interests In furtherance of the project objectives,and to establish the amount nance No.5079,as amended,City of Waterloo Zoning Ord Inonce.by amending the
ofjust compensation.Roll Call vote-Ayyes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted Official Zoning Map referred to In Section 1044,approving a Site Plan Amendment
and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2025-264. request by Olsson Engineers on behalf of Verldian Credit Union forthe construction of a
new 2,899 square foot banking facility In the"C-P'Planned Commercial District located
Mr.Chiles shared that he wants confirmation that the parties can continue working to- at 2300 Logan Avenue.Poll Call vote-Ayes:Seven Motion carried.
gether and that is not final and could still be changed.
FeuWCreighton-Smith
Jamie Knutson.City Engineer,confirmed and explained that because state code man- to suspend the rules.Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven-Motion carried.
dates what must be done in order to go through condemnation.in the event It becomes
necessary.The city prefers to work with the property owners,make adjustments and Feu ss/Crei g hton-Smith
come to a reasons Ie agreement rather than condemnation. to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.Poll Call
vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Ordinance
Michelle Sweeney,AECOM.shared additional detalls about the requirements and time- adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.5791.
line to qualify for grant funding and said that they will work with the property owner to
make adjustments where possl ble. Request by Fehr Graham on behalf of Northland OII for a Site Plan Amendment to allow
for construction of a parking lot in the'R-2,C-Z"Conditional Zoning District located
Mr.Doesen shared that the city Is going to do their best to work with the property owners across from 1000 Ral nbow Drive.
around the project.
BoeseNNichals
Request byy Peters Construction on behalf of Waterloo Development Corporatlon for a to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.Volce vote-Ayes:Seven.
Site Plan Rmendment to allow for a community recreation center(Hard courts)In the Motion carried.
'M-2,P"Planned Industrial District located adjacent to 360 Wesfflsld Avenue,along
West Commercial Street This being the time and place of the public hearing.the Mayor called for written and
oral comments.
Chlles+Nichols
to receive and file proof Of publication of notice of public hearing.VOice vote-Ayes:Seven. David Dreyer.3145 W.4th Street,shared that in the council packet It would have an
Motion carr led. adverse impact on the neighborhood.He was confused about why there would be op-
position.
This being the time and place of the public hearing.the Mayor called for written and
oral comments. Noel Anderson,Community Planning and Development Director,shared that some of
the neighbors had concerns that Northland 011 would be moving toward the south on
David Dreyer,3145 W.4th Street.asked how much the city has in the project.He ques- Rainbow Drive.
tioned how much the streetchangeswlll cast the citizens.and if Itwl11 take away from the
other street repairs that are needed to be completed In the city. BoeseNNichals
to close public hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the Planning.
Noel Anderson,Community Planning and Development Director,provided an overview Programming and Zoning Commission.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.
of the project and stated there is no public street work with this project.
BoeseNNichals
ChlleslNichols to receive,file,consider an pass far the first tlme an Ordinance amendment to Ordi-
to close public hearing and receive and file oral comments and recommendation of ap- nance No.5079,as amended,City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance.by amending the
proval of the Planning,Programming and Zoning Commission.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven. Official Zoning Map referred to In Section 1044,approving a Site Plan Amendment
Mot Ion carried. request by Fehr Graham on behalf of Northland 011 to allow for cc nstructl on of a parking
lot in the"11-2,C-Z"Condit ional Zoning District located ac ross from 1000 Rai in bow Drive.
ChiieslNichols Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.
to receive,file,consider and pass far the first time an Ordinance amendment to Ordl-
nance No.5079,as amended,Clty of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance,by amending the BoeserVNichols
Official Zoning Map referred to in 8ectlon 1044,approving a Site Pllan Amendment to suspend the rules.Roll Call vote-Ayes'Seven.Motion carried.
request by Peters Construction on behalf of Waterloo Development Corporation to allow
for a community recreation center(Hard Courts)in the"M-2,P"Planned Industrial Dls- BoeseNNichals
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to consider and pass for the second and third times and adapt ordinance.Roll Call vote- Paterson Contracting,Inc.,Reinbeck,IA-5%-$353,925.00
Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned NB Koch General Contractors,Inc.,Cedar Fails,to-5%-$141,000.00
No,5792.
C h I Ies/Crei g hton-Smith
Street Department Asphalt Emulsions Seal Coat Program. Resolution approving award of bid to NO Koch Constructlon,of Cedar Falls,Iowa,in
the amount of$141. 00.00,approving the contract,bond and certificate of insurance,
In conjunction with the Park Avenue Bridge Marker,Contract No.1121,and authorizing
NlcholsrChlles he Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.Roll Call vote-Ayes Seven.Motion
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.Voloe vote-Ayes:Seven. carried Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No 2026-
Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
This being the time and place of the public hearing,the Mayor called forwritten and oral
comments and there were none. Resolution of the City of Waterloo.Iowa.authorizing official banking signatures.
NlcholsrChlles Fauss/Nichols
to close the hearing.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried. Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor assigned No.2025-271.
NlcholsChiles
Resolution confirming approval of specifications,bid documents.form of contract.etc.. Resolution approving and authorizing Amendment to Loan and Disbursement Agree-
and authorizing to proceed.Rall Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution ad- ment by and between the City of Waterloo and the Iowa Finance Authority,and autho-
opted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2025-265. rizing and providing for the reissuanee of the$8.105,000.00(original amount)Server
Revenue Capital Loan Note,Series 2022A[Rate Reduction for Sponsored Project].
NlcholslChlles
to receive,file,and instruct the City Clerk to read the bids.Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven. Fauss/Nichols
Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2025- Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor assigned No.2025-272.
Bituminous Materials&Supply,LP,Des Moines,iA-5O/.-$216,300.00,Alt.$60,800.00
Flint Hills Resources,Dubuque,IA-546-$213,50000,Alt.$96,900.00 Resolution approving and authorizing Amendment to Loan and Disbursement Agree-
ment by and between the City of Waterloo and the Iowa Finance Authority,and autho-
NichoisrChiles rizing and providing for the relssuance of the$7,948,000.00(original amount)Sewer
Resolution appmving award of bid to Bituminous Materials of Des Molnes. Iowa, in Revenue Capital Loan Note,Series 2024A[Rate Reduction for Sponsored Project].
an amount not to exceed$277,100.00,approving the contract.bonds,and certificate
of insurance,In conjunction with the Street Department Asphalt Emulsions Seal Coat Feuss/Nichols
Program,and authorizing the Mayor and City Clark to execute said documents.Roll Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Mayor assigned No.2025-273.
assigned No.2025-266.
Resolution approving and authorizing a farm of Loan and Disbursement Agreement by
FY 2026 Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program-Zone 5A. an between the City of Waterloo,Iowa.and the Iowa Finance Authority,and authorizing
and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of$517,000.00 Sewer Reve-
Crel ghton-SInItIvWIder nue Capital Loan Notes.Series 2D25F of the City of aterloo.Iowa,underthe provisions
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.Volce vote-Ayes Seven. of the Cade of Iowa.and providing for a method of payment of said Nates.
Motion carried.
FeusaWchols
This being the time and place of the public hearing.the Mayor called for written and Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by
oral comments. Mayor assigned No.2025-274,
Anthony Fullilove,858 Olympic Drive,shared that he recelved a notice that he must Resolution approving and authorizing a form of Loan and Disbursement reement by
replace two sidewalk panels and that the cost listed on the notice Is very pricey. and between She City of Waterloo,Iowa.and the Iowa Finance Author@y,an authorizing
and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of$530,000.00 Sewer Reve-
Mayor Hart shared that engineering staff were available tonight to speak with him about nue Capital Loan Notes,Serles2025E ofthe Cityof Waterloo,Iowa,under the provisions
his concerns. of the Code of Iowa,and providing for a method of payment of said Notes.
Crelghton-SmIthl4yllder Feuss/Nlchols
to close hearing and receive and file oral comments.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by
carried. Mayor assigned No.2025-275.
Crelghton-SFin IIIlder Resol utl on Appointing Paying Agent.Bond Registrar,and Transfer Agent.Appp rovl ng the
R esol utl on authorizing proposed repairs to sidewalk.Roll Call vote-Ayes:Save n.Mot Ion Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Aufhcrizing the
carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayer assigned No.2025-267. Execution of the Agreement.
Creighton-SmithllMlder Nichol&Wllder
Resolution adopting Proposed Resolution of Necessity,as proposed or amended.Roll Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Mayor assigned No.2025-276.
assigned No.2025.266.
Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance, and levying a tax to pay the
Park Avenue Bridge Marker,Contract 1121. Bonds:Approval of theTax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure Certificate.
Cl-Iles/Creighton-Smith Nichol&Wllder
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven. Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Motion carr led. Mayor assigned No.2025-277.
This being the time and place of the public hearing.the Mayor called for written and Resolution Appointing Paying Agent.Bond Registrar,and Transfer Agent.Approving the
oral comments. PayingAgent and Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the
Execul ion of the Agreement.
David Dreyer,3145 W.4th Street,commented that he does not understand why the
bridge marker would be so expensive. NlcholaWllder
Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Forest Dillavou,1725 Huntington Road,shared that the city does not need a shrine to Mayor assigned No.2025-278,
a bridge.
Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance, and levying a tax to pay the
Jamie Knutson.City Engineer,explained that as part of the$12.5 million dollar federal Bonds:Approval of the Continuing Disclosure C.ertlficate
grant we received to replace the bridges,part of the federal rules and requirements are
that we have to have something to memorialize the bridge- Nlchols Wllder
Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Chiles/Creighton-Smith Mayor assigned No.2025-279.
to close hearing and receive and file oral comments.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion
carried. Resolution appreving a Renewal Agreement with National Insurance Services for fees
associated with ill's and long-term disability policies,and authorizingthe Mayor and City
ChlleslCrelghton-Smith Clerk to execute said document.
Resolution confirming approval of plans,specifications,form of contract.etc..and au-
thorizing to proceed.Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and Chlles/Wllder
upon approval by Mayor assigned Ni 2025.269- Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor asslgned No.2025-280.
Mr.Simon questioned if there were other opticns to make the bridge marker less extrav-
agant or if some of the funding could go to the Grout Museum. Resolution approving a Professional Services Contract with Employee and Family F1e-
sources of Des Molnes,Iowa.In the amount of$12,720.00,to continue to provide an
Jamie Knutson,City Engineer,explained that the requirement Is to have something by Employee Assistance Program,and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
the bridge.
Clfi Inter
Mr.Boesen commented that he believes that it is a lot of moneyto mounta bridge beam Roll Call vote-Ayes Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by
and that he hopes that it does not get vandalized. Mayor assigned No.2026-281.
Cilies+Creighton-Smith Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates of
to receive,file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.Roll Call vote-Ryas:Seven.Mellon Madison.Wisconsin, in the amount of$600,00000,in conjunction with the Design
carr led.Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2025-270Services Anaerobic Lagoon Modifications,and authorizing the Mayor to execute said
document.
Engineer's Estimate$1 91,015.00
Boulder Contracting,LLC,Grundy Center.IA-5%-$259,500.00 Chiles(Wllder
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Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by Feus&Wllder
Mayor asslg nod No.2025-282. Roll Call vote-Ryes:Five.Nays:Two(Boesen,Simon).Motion carr led.Rose lution adopt-
ed and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2025-209-
Resolution approving an amendment to a Development and Minimum Assessment
agreement with Hydrlte Chemical Co.,located at 2815 WCF&N Drive.and authorizing David Dreyer,3145 W.4th Street.asked if this is creating a residential TIF and.it so.
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. does it not take council approval to do so.
C relghton-Sm IIIl der Noel Anderson,Community Planning and Development Director,commented that staff
Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by are lookingg at the Elev8te Housing Policies to create more housing opportunities in the
Mayor assigned No.2025-283. CRY of Wa?a rloc.This would be the first standalone residential TIF which is being seen In
more cltl as statewide,Including a Iot of our s rrou in of i ng communities.
Resolutlon approvl ng Amendment No.1 wt AECOM Technical Services,Inc.,of Water-
loo,Iowa,with no change to the total agreement amount,in conjunction with the Airline Mr.Boesen commented that he is against creating a residential TIF in Waterloo and that
Terminal Parking Canopy Structures Construction Related Services Agreement dated the other titles that are doing this are in better financial shape than we are.
December 18,2023,and authorizing the Mayorto execute said document.
Noel Anderson explained the set-ups for residential 711's and how those would be re-
Creighton-SmI lllder leased and distributed.
Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor assigned No.2025-284. Resolutlon approving Elevate Housing Policies 2025 for the City o1 Waterioo
David Dreyer,3145 W.4th Street,questioned if this was FAA money or our money be- Feuss/Crelhton-Smith
cause we own the airport. Roll Call vole-Ayes Five.Ni(Boesen,Simon).Motion carried.Resolution adopt-
ed and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2025-290,
Steven Kjeraard,Director of Avlatlon,shared that this Is CARES Act and state money
Noel Anderson.Community Planning and Development Director,provided a broad ever-
Resolution approving agreements with ACCO Unlimited Corp.to supply certitled chem- view of the Elevate Housing Policies.He explained that it isn't Just Cedar Falls and Hud
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Icals(Liquid Chlorinated Solution and Muratic Acid)and equipment associated with the son who are using the residential TlFs:Some of our Mer housingq developers are based
treatment of water at Byrnes Aquatic Center,Gates Park Splash Pad,and Sportsplex out of Iowa Cltyand Cedar Raplds area,where these Tl Fs are be ng
used and noted that
Pool. in order to have the larger developers contlnuo to come here and build the housing units
we know we need.we are competing with a lot of cities statewide.
Crel ghton-S mill I d e r
Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by David Dreyer,3145 W.4th Street,commented ihatthis is backwards from will it should
Mayor assigned No.2025-285. be.We need businesses to come to Waterloo before bullding more housing.
David Dreyer,3145 W.4th Street,questioned why muriatic acid Is being used In a swlm- Forest❑Illavcu,1725 Huntington Road,commented that the residential TIFs penalize
ming pool. property owners by raising theirtaxable value,causing them to raise the price of rent.
Todd Derifield.Interim Leisure Services Director,shared that It is used to knack down the Noel Anderson explained that the Edison site Is in the TIF district because it was one
alkaline that builds up In the piping and also affects the pH balance. large site and divlding parcels is not allowed when we adopt aTIF district.Now that the
lots have been platted,the houses will be released out of the University TIF district,
R esol utl on ap p rovi in g a Farm Lease Agreeme nt.expiring Decemb e r 31.2025,with John leaving Just the commercial b uil d l ngs-
R.Wolfe.to farm fourteen acres of land for$4,200.00, located west of 4634 Kimball
Avenue,and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. David Booeen commented that he would like to see an expiration date on the Incentives
In target areas when the ARPA funds run out.He further commented that he Is not in
Creighton-Smithl4^lllder favor of targeted areas or the residential TiFs and would rather see ARPA funds used
Roll Call vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.Resolution adopted and upon approval by on the demolition of blighted buildings,and would appreciate streamlining the Parkview
Mayor assigned No.2025-286. Gardens area.
Resolution to approve a request by Panther Builders for the Preliminary Plat of Balti- Belinda Creigghton-Smith shared that she Is very interested in the targeted areas as she
more Fields 2nd Addition,an 18-lot residential subdivision in the'R-1,R-P'Planned and her conslituents live with blight right next door or across the street.
Residence District located at Baltimore Field,between Hawthorne Avenue and Eureka
Street. M c Chiles commentetl that one of the things noted was that the TIF could be at a lower
incentive and asks it the ultimate goal with the residentialTIFs was to increase our tax
FeussNlllder base to an amount that we could continue to lower our levy rate like we did this year
Roll Call vete-Ayes:Five.Nays:Two(Boesen,Simon).Motion carr led.Resolution adopt-
ed and upon approvaby Mayor assigned No.2025-207. Noel Anderson confirmed.
Mr.Boesen commented that his concern is that the city has not yet seen the road or Mr.Chiles shared that the only way he would be in favor of this was if it was in areas that
houses built with two extenslons of the development agreement.He shared that we currently receive no taxable Income.
could make better use of this land by working with Mr.Janes In Community Development
and use some of the ARPA money,to put the road in and deed those lots to Habitat Mr.Boesen questioned the source of the funds for the infill monies paid to the home-
and Hawkeye to create some low-to-moderate income housing that fits the needs of the owner.
people in that area.
Noel Anderson commented that the money currently comes from nuisance bonds or
Noel Anderson.Comic and Plarning and Development Director,shared that the housing improvement funds.
workforce housing task cre its are a cruclal piece ofthe financing for a lot of developers.
He commented that Panther Builders had recently built out the Edison School site.and Council members and the Mayor continued the discussion on TIF Incentives with Noel
it was a great partnership with the City of Waterloo,and something that we are hoping Anderson and the developer.
to continue with this site.
Resolution approving an Amendment to a Development Agreement with Steven and
Kevin Fittro.Panther Builders,commented that they have the financing and are looking Yvonne Smith,amendlnqg Section B to Include a grant of$12,000.00 for the replacement
to get started in May.He shared thatthey are excitedto be adding tothe tax base as they and installation of a now fance on the property at 2324 Maynard Avenue.and authorizing
did with the thirty-two units at the Edison School site. the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents,
Mayor Hart questloned when the work would begin. FeucslNichols
Roll Call vote-Ayes:None.Nays:Seven.Motion failed.Resolution No.2025-291-
Kevin Fittro shared that they are looking to have crews there in May or June.
David Dreyer,3145 W.4th Street,commented that taxpayers should not be asked to
Resolution approving an Amendment to the Development Agreement with PWM 1 share the cast ofsomeone putting up a fence.
Warehouse, c amend the percentage of property tax rebates for years twelve through
seventeen In the rebate schedule,for a building located at 3460 Marnle Avenue,and Noel Anderson.Community Planning and Development Director,reviewed the property
authorizing the Mayor and City Cl erk to execute said document. and why this is a unique circumstance.
Mr.Boesen commented that he does not support the request for an amendment.
N ich of s/C rei g hte n-S mit h
Roll Call vote-Ayes:Four.Nays:Three(Boesen,Chiles,Simon).Motion carried.Resolu- Mr.Chiles questioned the uniqueness and wiry we would entertain this.
tl on adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.2025-288.
Noel Anderson explained that the requester claimed it was unique because the rest of
David Dreyer,3145W.4th Street,questioned who PWM Is and why we are changing the soundwall is the cityo responsibility as a public soundwall.
the ariglnal contract.
ORDINANCES
Noel Anderson.Community Planning and Development Director.provided an overview
of the project and the reason forthe amendment. Request by Panther Builders for a Site Plan Amendment In the'R-i,R-P"Planned
Residence District located at Baltimore Field.between Hawthorne Avenue and Eureka
Brandon Pratt,Lion Development GrouplPWM,provided additional information on the Sl re et.
company's vision and the reason they requested an amendment.
W II d erlFeuss
Mr.Simon questioned if this amendment could be revisited after they get tenants. to receive,file,consider an of pass far the first tlme an Ordinance amendment to Ordi-
nance No.5079,as amended.City of Waterloo Zoning Ordirance,by amendingg the Of-
Mayor Hart clarified thatthey wlil use whatever savings to negotiate deals ahead of time ficial Zoning Map referred to in Section 10-4-4,approving a request by PantherBuilders
to Inoentvize new tenantsfor a Site Plan Amendment to allow for residential development with eighteen lots and
two stormwater tracts in the"R-1,R-P"Planned Residence District located at 3altimore
Mr.Boesen shared his concerns and that he is currently not in favor of this amendment. Field,between Hawthorne Avenue and Eureka Street.Roll Call vote-Ayes:Five.Nays:
Two(Boesen,Simon).Motion carried.
Resolution approving an Amendment to the Development Agreement with Baltimore
Fields,LLC. er a new residential subdivision located between Hawthorne Avenue and WllderlFeuss
Eureka Street,and authohzing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. to suspend the rules.Roll Call vote-Ryes:Seven.Motion carried.
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W II d er/Feuss
to consider and pass for the second and third times and adapt ordlnan ce.Roll Call vote-
Ayes,Seven.Motion carried.Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned
No.5793.
ADJOURNMENT
FeussiChiles
that the council adjourn at 800 p.m.Voice vote-Ayes:Seven.Motion carried.
Kelley Felchle,City Clerk
COL-IA-602274
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