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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
WORK SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, July 7, 2025
4:15 PM
RULES FOR WORK SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Iowa Code Chapter 21 gives the public the right to attend council meetings, but it does not
require cities to allow public participation except during public hearings.The city council shall
not receive any public comment during a work session.
Roll Call.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Approval of Minutes of the June 16, 2025, Council Work Session minutes, as proposed
or amended.
4:15 p.m. Discussion of House Bill 969 and Fire Department cancer prevention
initiatives.
Submitted by: Bill Beck, Fire Chief
ADJOURNMENT
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
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• All Fire Lieutenants hold additional
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• Lt Jon Kieleristhe WFR Cancer
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