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HomeMy WebLinkAbout325 West Park Ave EmailsKELLEY FELCHLE From: ARIC SCHROEDER Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:23 AM To: Alyissa Little Cc:NOEL ANDERSON; Bridgett Wood Subject: Emergency Demolition Contract Pre-Auth Attachments: Emergency Demolition RACM Demo Contract RD-2025-06-01 P 325 W Park Ave fully signed.pdf; Bid Tab 07-02-25 - Emergency Demolition Order RACM Demo Contract RD-2025-06-01 P.pdf Ally, Please do a pre-auth for an expenditure to D.W. Zinser Co., Inc. in the amount of$139,800. As an emergency demolition, this contract (first attachment) did not go to Council for approval, but I did seek bids, and got 4 bids (bid tab attached as second attachment). Sounds like Bridget wanted to pay at least the first$15,000 invoice that we have received from Nuisance Abatement Bonds. Perhaps we can list both Nuisance Abatement Bonds AND Downtown TIF for fund codes to pay from (will it let you list two?). The good news (from a paying expenses standpoint) is the demolition is on hold, so for now all we will have to pay is the $15,000, and we will have to wait to see what the Courts decide before we know if we can proceed with the rest of the demolition work. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF Zi VJATERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: No Reply <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 11:10 AM To: ARIC SCHROEDER Subject: CivicClerk Notification - Agenda Item Approval - FINAL APPROVAL CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The following agenda item has received FINAL APPROVAL. Agenda: Finance Committee Agenda CutOff Date: 08/06/2025 Agenda CutOff Time: 3:00 PM Agenda Item Details Agenda Item: Community Planning and Development(Demolition) Amount: $139,800.00 Expenditure: Emergency Demolition Contract with DW Zinser Company for demolition of the building located at 325 W Park Ave. Agenda Item ID: 2025-1326 Agenda Item Category: Pre-Authorization to expend over$2,500 Department: Planning&Zoning Sponsors: Click to View Agenda Item i KELLEY FELCHLE From: ARIC SCHROEDER Sent: Monday, July 7, 2025 11:24 AM To: Aric@decarlodemolition.com; Dan Cretors; Lehman Trucking and Excavating Inc.; Chad Lansing Subject: Emergency Demolition RFP RACM Demo Contract No. RD-2025-06-01 P Attachments: Bid Tab 07-02-25 - Emergency Demolition Order RACM Demo Contract RD-2025-06-01 P.pdf Bidders, Thank you for submitting a bid for the emergency demolition RACM Demo Contract No. RD-2025-06-01 P. Attached is the Bid Tab. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF TERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity 1 KELLEY FELCHLE From: ARIC SCHROEDER Sent: Monday, July 7, 2025 2:16 PM To: chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com Cc:beth.anderson@dwzinser.com; David Zinser Subject: FW: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building FYI regarding the completed gas disconnect at 325 W Park Avenue. Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF klid t` ,TERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Brouwer, Molly(MidAmerican) <molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Sent: Monday,July 7, 2025 2:07 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aric, We were able to get the gas service retired on Thursday! The building owner did call WPD on us, but we were able to get the job completed. Thanks! r.Mo[Cy Brouwer Lead, Gas Distribution Engineering 319-291-4737 i MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY Obsessively,Relentlessly At Your Service® From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,July 7, 2025 1:22 PM To: Brouwer, Molly (MidAmerican)<molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Cc: Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building THIS MESSAGE IS FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER. Look closely at the SENDER address. Do not open ATTACHMENTS unless expected. Check for INDICATORS of phishing. Hover over LINKS before clicking. Learn to spot a phishing message Molly, Please verify gas disconnect has been completed. The City of Waterloo intends to award the emergency demolition contract today. The demolition contractor plans to be on site tomorrow setting up and working out details, and plans to be knocking down the building on Wednesday. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF VJ TERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Brouwer, Molly (MidAmerican) <molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Sent:Tuesday,July 1, 2025 2:00 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hoping to have locates completed by tomorrow and get the gas disconnected by the Thursday! 2 I will keep you posted. Thanks! Molly Brouwer Lead, Gas Distribution Engineering 319-291-4737 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY Obsessively,Relentlessly At Your Services From: ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Tuesday,July 1, 2025 1:55 PM To: Brouwer, Molly (MidAmerican) <molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Cc: Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building THIS MESSAGE IS FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER. Look closely at the SENDER address. Do not open ATTACHMENTS unless expected. Check for INDICATORS of phishing. Hover over LINKS before clicking. Learn to spot a phishing message Molly, Just checking for a follow up, is it still anticipated that the gas riser will be shut off/disconnected soon? Hopefully on or before Monday, July 7th I still anticipate the City making a contract award ON Monday, so demo work could start as early as 7/8. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF fTERLOOIOWA C-:nmunity of Opportunity From: Brouwer, Molly(MidAmerican) <mollv.brouwer@midamerican.com> Sent: Friday,June 27, 2025 12:56 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Davis, Shane (MidAmerican) Shane.Davis@midamerican.com> 3 Cc: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thanks Aric! I will get locates called in again for that area today!The building owner did call the cops on the locator last week when he was trying to locate the utilities in the alley, so I told them to disregard the locate at that time. We will try to get the gas service retired before next Friday! Thanks! dolly Brouwer Lead; Gas Distribution Engineering 319-291-4737 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY Obsessively, Relentlessly At Your Service® From: ARIC SCHROEDER <ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Thursday,June 26, 2025 12:26 PM To: Brouwer, Molly (MidAmerican) <molly.brouwer@midamerican.com>; Davis, Shane (MidAmerican) shane.davis@midamerican.com> Cc: Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building THIS MESSAGE IS FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER. Look closely at the SENDER address. Do not open ATTACHMENTS unless expected. Check for INDICATORS of phishing. Hover over LINKS before clicking. Learn to spot a phishing message Molly and Shane, The City of Waterloo did win in the court actions last Thursday. There is some additional legal maneuvering/appeals, so I'm not positive on our timeline...but it is possible that I could be sending out requests for bids on the emergency demolition today or tomorrow. There was SOME discussion about trying to have a contractor in there, and have the building down (at least in a pile) before the 4th of July. That may not be very realistic, so it could end up being early that next week. But figured I better touch base on the topic of utility disconnects. Shane, I think you said that power was already off to the building, but that you did have a live pole in close proximity that you may need to look at doing something with. Molly,you had a riser behind the building in the alley that you were going to want to kill. Regarding access through the fence, it was decided that is fine for MidAmerican to proceed (cautiously, as that wall still has potential for collapse), and there is a gate on the easterly(southeasterly)end of the alley that you can use for access. Let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information. 4 Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF t TERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Brouwer, Molly (MidAmerican)<molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Sent: Wednesday,June 18, 2025 4:01 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thanks Aric! 4otly Brouwer Lead, Chas Distribution Engineering 319-291-4737 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY Obsessively,Relentlessly At Your Services From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Wednesday,June 18, 2025 3:31 PM To: Brouwer, Molly (MidAmerican) <molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Cc: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building THIS MESSAGE IS FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER. Look closely at the SENDER address. Do not open ATTACHMENTS unless expected. Check for INDICATORS of phishing. Hover over LINKS before clicking. Learn to spot a phishing message I'm off tomorrow and Friday, but hopefully Marty will be able to send out an update after the hearing. Aric 5 Get Outlook for IOS From: Brouwer, Molly(MidAmerican)<molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Sent:Wednesday,June 18, 2025 3:21:57 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aric, We are going to wait until we here of the decision at court tomorrow.We think that the riser will be all right for the time being since it's on the other side of the building. Please keep me in the loop with the decisions that came from tomorrow's hearing. Thanks! viotry Brouwer Lead, Gas Distribution Engineering 319-291-4737 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY Obsessively,Relentlessly At Your Service° From: ARIC SCHROEDER <ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Wednesday,June 18, 2025 1:11 PM To: Brouwer, Molly (MidAmerican) <molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Cc: Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building THIS MESSAGE IS FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER. Look closely at the SENDER address. Do not open ATTACHMENTS unless expected. Check for INDICATORS of phishing. Hover over LINKS before clicking. Learn to spot a phishing message Molly, I don't have an answer yet on access past the fence, but the Mayor is interested in any input you could provide regarding the potential danger of falling brick hitting the gas riser for purposes of providing that information during the injunction hearing tomorrow. I have copied Marty Petersen,the City Attorney,who will be handling the hearing from the City's side, but also may be able to comment on the access through the fence to the public alley issue. Thanks, 6 Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF JJ,$/ TERLOO Community of Oppoi t roily From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Wednesday,June 18, 2025 12:59 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERL00-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERL00-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: Unsafe Building We have court tomorrow at 2 pm. i think if she can give us a determination from Midam regarding the falling bricks as a potential explosion hazard and being an open area can help the case. please work with Marty on this for the court case tomorrow. Mayor From: ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Wednesday,June 18, 2025 12:52 PM To: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Unsafe Building All, I got a call from Molly Brouwer with MidAmerican Energy. She works on the "gas"side, and was planning to move forward with disconnect of gas service to the building at 325 W Park Avenue. She was going to have utility locates completed, but they can not access the area because of the fencing. They would not need to go into the building, or even onto the property...they would only need access to the public alley behind the building. They have a live gas riser in that alley that serves the building in question. They are concerned that if falling bricks hit that riser, it could cause a significant incident. I discussed that the property owner is resisting our efforts to demolish the building, and that he has filed for an injunction to prevent us from demolishing, and that a hearing on that injunction will happen tomorrow. She is willing to wait until next week to complete the disconnect work, but would like to get the locate work done as soon as possible, and is asking for permission to enter the fenced area to access the public alley area and complete the locates. How could she proceed? Thanks, 7 Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF yri klijkylATERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Brock We liver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 16, 2025 10:34 AM To: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Unsafe Building Update on 325 W Park Ave. Miller Fence is in the process of setting up the 60 ft. perimeter fence o The attachment above is pretty close to how they have it installed o This set up does utilize the Lindgren Glass building as part of the perimeter fence and completely encloses the garage that is owned by the radio station There is a section of fence near the radio station garage (highlighted in orange on the attachment)that will be open and serve as a gate for entry o This set up also leaves a portion of the intersection of W Park Ave and Washington St open o The 60 ft fence does close down W Park Ave and Washington St as the fence was installed all the way out to the curb o The fence also closes down the alley, however it still leave parking for radio station employees The building owner/Rich Penn will still need to apply for the permits that Engineering was referencing to shut down the streets and put in place detour signs/routes for affected traffic Thank you for your time,your cooperation, and your investment in the safety of our community. Brock Weliver Fire Marshal Waterloo Fire Rescue 319-291-4460-Office 319-493-1136—Cell brock.weliver@waterloo-ia.org 01ERL00 yA 8 DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERL00-IA.ORG> Sent: Friday,June 13, 2025 4:52 PM To: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>;ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Fw: Unsafe Building This is what i sent to council this afternoon From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2025 4:37 PM Subject: Unsafe Building Council, I want to provide a brief update on the status of the unsafe building located at 325 West Park Avenue. The City issued a 72-hour notice to the property owner(which expired today), requiring demolition of the structure or notification that the City would proceed with the demolition. In addition, we filed the necessary 657A paperwork along with an injunction to authorize the City to move forward with demolition. In response, the property owner has filed an emergency injunction to halt our efforts. The earliest court date available is scheduled for this Thursday at 2:00 p.m. As a safety precaution, we have requested a 60-foot perimeter be established around the building. Penn has contracted Miller Fencing and is scheduled to install the fencing on Monday. Once that perimeter is in place, we will be able to remove temporary barriers, but the road will remain closed until further notice. We have been in contact with the DNR and companies that would be turnkey to demolish this structure but as of now this is in the courts. In addition, we will make adjustments to barricades but our main concern is not convenience, It's Safety!! The fire department has notified silos and smokestacks to let them know the immediate danger and we will continue to monitor the situation closely and pursue all available avenues to ensure public safety. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. 9 Mayor From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 2:15 PM Subject: Unsafe Building Hi Council, I want to provide you with an important update regarding the property located at 325 West Park Avenue, owned by Mr. Rich Penn. As previously communicated on Thursday, the building began to deteriorate and partially collapse. The area was immediately roped off, tagged, and we engaged with Mr. Penn. The County was able to serve him with official papers requiring that he provide a response plan within 24 hours. Mr. Penn maintains the belief that the building can be restored; however, our assessment remains firm that the structure poses a significant public safety hazard. We continue to monitor the situation closely, especially with the risk that any inclement weather could further compromise the integrity of the structure. Since that initial communication, the following developments have occurred: 1. Additional perimeter fencing has been installed by the owner to help secure the site at the request of the city. 2. Traffic control measures are in place to prevent any through traffic around the building, ensuring pedestrian and vehicular safety. 3. AECOM and their structural engineer(who flew in from Chicago)were on-site this past Friday to assess the condition of the structure. 4. The structural engineer is expected to deliver an assessment report regarding the building's integrity by June 11. 5. We have initiated preliminary conversations with demolition companies that are prepared to provide emergency services once an abatement plan is confirmed. 6. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been contacted for guidance on any potential asbestos or hazardous materials that may be present in the structure. 7. Mr. Penn has since been served with a 72-hour notice to submit a formal abatement plan. 8. Marty has been in communication with Mr. Penn's legal counsel to discuss ongoing expectations and the status of his compliance. 9. After the 72 hours,we will begin taking a look at traffic impacts and start charging accordingly for blocking of the streets. We are continuing to monitor the site, and I have asked WPD to assess whether they can assist with oversight during this period or camera support to make sure the building remains empty. io This matter remains a high priority, and we will provide further updates as new information becomes available. Our shared goal remains to protect the public and ensure the swift and responsible resolution of this dangerous situation. Mayor From: QUENTIN HART Sent:Thursday,June 5, 2025 5:01 PM Subject: Unsafe Building Hi Council, Today the building located at 325 West Park Avenue owned by Rich Penn began falling apart.We have the area roped off, tagged and have been in communication with MR. Penn. We had the county finally find him to serve him papers stating that he has 24 hours to come up with a plan. The problem is that he believes the building can be restored. We are not of that same belief. The building is an extreme hazard and we hope any inclement weather doesn't pull the roof down which would crumble the entire building. His building doesn't only have roofing issues there are multiple structural issues. I am going to see if WPD has the ability to monitor this site. Mr. Penn stated there will be additional barricades around the building to keep people out but that wont be until 8 am tomorrow morning. I just wanted you all to be aware that this is a hazard and our position is that it needs to be immediately remediated by the owner and torn down. Mayor DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. ii DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. 12 KELLEY FELCHLE From: ARIC SCHROEDER Sent: Monday,July 7, 2025 2:24 PM To: chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com Cc:beth.anderson@dwzinser.com; David Zinser Subject: FW: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building This does not exactly say that the electric disconnect is complete, so I will follow up with another e-mail to Shane Davis, but my recollection of our phone conversation was that it was already disconnected (but odd that electric was but gas was not), and Shane was just commenting on the proximity of other live wires in that area. I'll let you know if I get any more from MidAmerican Energy. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF TERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Davis, Shane (MidAmerican) <shane.davis@midamerican.com> Sent:Thursday,June 26, 2025 2:52 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brouwer, Molly(MidAmerican) molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Cc: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I'm confident the MEC electric facilities in the vicinity are not going to be a concern. The demo contractor should have no issues avoiding their locations. Thanks for the heads up. Shane Davis i Electric Distribution Design Technician MidAmerican Energy,Waterloo Iowa Office: 319-291-4714 Fax: 319-291-4724 Click here to apply for MEC service From: ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Thursday,June 26, 2025 12:26 PM To: Brouwer, Molly (MidAmerican) <molly.brouwer@midamerican.com>; Davis, Shane (MidAmerican) shane.davis@midamerican.com> Cc: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building THIS MESSAGE IS FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER. Look closely at the SENDER address. Do not open ATTACHMENTS unless expected. Check for INDICATORS of phishing. Hover over LINKS before clicking. Learn to spot a phishing message Molly and Shane, The City of Waterloo did win in the court actions last Thursday. There is some additional legal maneuvering/appeals, so I'm not positive on our timeline...but it is possible that I could be sending out requests for bids on the emergency demolition today or tomorrow. There was SOME discussion about trying to have a contractor in there, and have the building down (at least in a pile) before the 4th of July. That may not be very realistic, so it could end up being early that next week. But figured I better touch base on the topic of utility disconnects. Shane, I think you said that power was already off to the building, but that you did have a live pole in close proximity that you may need to look at doing something with. Molly,you had a riser behind the building in the alley that you were going to want to kill. Regarding access through the fence, it was decided that is fine for MidAmerican to proceed (cautiously, as that wall still has potential for collapse), and there is a gate on the easterly(southeasterly) end of the alley that you can use for access. Let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF Zi 4 (/ TERLOO 0WA Community of Opportunity 2 From: Brouwer, Molly(MidAmerican) <molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Sent: Wednesday,June 18, 2025 4:01 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thanks Aric! vlo[Cy Brouwer Lead, Chas Distribution Engineering 319-291-4737 liMMIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY Obsessively, Relentlessly At Your Service® From: ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Wednesday,June 18, 2025 3:31 PM To: Brouwer, Molly (MidAmerican) <molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Cc: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building THIS MESSAGE IS FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER. Look closely at the SENDER address. Do not open ATTACHMENTS unless expected. Check for INDICATORS of phishing. Hover over LINKS before clicking. Learn to spot a phishing message I'm off tomorrow and Friday, but hopefully Marty will be able to send out an update after the hearing. Aric Get Outlook for iOS From: Brouwer, Molly(MidAmerican)<molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Sent: Wednesday,June 18, 2025 3:21:57 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aric, We are going to wait until we here of the decision at court tomorrow.We think that the riser will be all right for the time being since it's on the other side of the building. Please keep me in the loop with the decisions that came from tomorrow's hearing. 3 Thanks! dolly Brouwer Lead, Gas Distribution Engineering 319-291-4737 EMIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY Obsessively, Relentlessly At Your Service® From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Wednesday,June 18, 2025 1:11 PM To: Brouwer, Molly (MidAmerican) <molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Cc: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building THIS MESSAGE IS FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER. Look closely at the SENDER address. Do not open ATTACHMENTS unless expected. Check for INDICATORS of phishing. Hover over LINKS before clicking. Learn to spot a phishing message Molly, I don't have an answer yet on access past the fence, but the Mayor is interested in any input you could provide regarding the potential danger of falling brick hitting the gas riser for purposes of providing that information during the injunction hearing tomorrow. I have copied Marty Petersen,the City Attorney,who will be handling the hearing from the City's side, but also may be able to comment on the access through the fence to the public alley issue. Thanks, Ark A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF Zi kJL TERLOO J IOWA Community of Opportunity From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Wednesday,June 18, 2025 12:59 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERL00-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERL00-IA.ORG>; Martin 4 Petersen<Martin.Petersen(WWATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERL00-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: Unsafe Building We have court tomorrow at 2 pm. i think if she can give us a determination from Midam regarding the falling bricks as a potential explosion hazard and being an open area can help the case. please work with Marty on this for the court case tomorrow. Mayor From: ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Wednesday,June 18, 2025 12:52 PM To: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERL00-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Unsafe Building All, I got a call from Molly Brouwer with MidAmerican Energy. She works on the "gas" side, and was planning to move forward with disconnect of gas service to the building at 325 W Park Avenue. She was going to have utility locates completed, but they can not access the area because of the fencing. They would not need to go into the building, or even onto the property...they would only need access to the public alley behind the building. They have a live gas riser in that alley that serves the building in question. They are concerned that if falling bricks hit that riser, it could cause a significant incident. I discussed that the property owner is resisting our efforts to demolish the building, and that he has filed for an injunction to prevent us from demolishing, and that a hearing on that injunction will happen tomorrow. She is willing to wait until next week to complete the disconnect work, but would like to get the locate work done as soon as possible, and is asking for permission to enter the fenced area to access the public alley area and complete the locates. How could she proceed? Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF h TERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 16, 2025 10:34 AM To: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL 5 ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERL00-IA.ORG>;ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Unsafe Building Update on 325 W Park Ave. Miller Fence is in the process of setting up the 60 ft. perimeter fence o The attachment above is pretty close to how they have it installed o This set up does utilize the Lindgren Glass building as part of the perimeter fence and completely encloses the garage that is owned by the radio station There is a section of fence near the radio station garage (highlighted in orange on the attachment)that will be open and serve as a gate for entry o This set up also leaves a portion of the intersection of W Park Ave and Washington St open o The 60 ft fence does close down W Park Ave and Washington St as the fence was installed all the way out to the curb o The fence also closes down the alley, however it still leave parking for radio station employees The building owner/Rich Penn will still need to apply for the permits that Engineering was referencing to shut down the streets and put in place detour signs/routes for affected traffic Thank you for your time, your cooperation, and your investment in the safety of our community. Brock Weliver Fire Marshal Waterloo Fire Rescue 319-291-4460- Office 319-493-1136—Cell brock.weliver@waterloo-ia.org tgER) II 44;0 DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Friday,June 13, 2025 4:52 PM To: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERL00-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Fw: Unsafe Building This is what i sent to council this afternoon 6 From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2025 4:37 PM Subject: Unsafe Building Council, I want to provide a brief update on the status of the unsafe building located at 325 West Park Avenue. The City issued a 72-hour notice to the property owner (which expired today), requiring demolition of the structure or notification that the City would proceed with the demolition. In addition, we filed the necessary 657A paperwork along with an injunction to authorize the City to move forward with demolition. In response, the property owner has filed an emergency injunction to halt our efforts. The earliest court date available is scheduled for this Thursday at 2:00 p.m. As a safety precaution, we have requested a 60-foot perimeter be established around the building. Penn has contracted Miller Fencing and is scheduled to install the fencing on Monday. Once that perimeter is in place, we will be able to remove temporary barriers, but the road will remain closed until further notice. We have been in contact with the DNR and companies that would be turnkey to demolish this structure but as of now this is in the courts. In addition, we will make adjustments to barricades but our main concern is not convenience, It's Safety!! The fire department has notified silos and smokestacks to let them know the immediate danger and we will continue to monitor the situation closely and pursue all available avenues to ensure public safety. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Mayor From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 2:15 PM Subject: Unsafe Building Hi Council, I want to provide you with an important update regarding the property located at 325 West Park Avenue, owned by Mr. Rich Penn. As previously communicated on Thursday, the building began to deteriorate and partially collapse. The area was immediately roped off,tagged, and we engaged with Mr. Penn. The County was able to serve him with official papers requiring that he provide a response plan within 24 hours. Mr. Penn maintains the belief that the building can be restored; however, our assessment remains firm that the structure poses a significant public safety hazard. We continue to monitor the situation closely, especially with the risk that any inclement weather could further compromise the integrity of the structure. Since that initial communication, the following developments have occurred: 1. Additional perimeter fencing has been installed by the owner to help secure the site at the request of the city. 2. Traffic control measures are in place to prevent any through traffic around the building, ensuring pedestrian and vehicular safety. 3. AECOM and their structural engineer (who flew in from Chicago)were on-site this past Friday to assess the condition of the structure. 4. The structural engineer is expected to deliver an assessment report regarding the building's integrity by June 11. 5. We have initiated preliminary conversations with demolition companies that are prepared to provide emergency services once an abatement plan is confirmed. 6. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been contacted for guidance on any potential asbestos or hazardous materials that may be present in the structure. 7. Mr. Penn has since been served with a 72-hour notice to submit a formal abatement plan. 8. Marty has been in communication with Mr. Penn's legal counsel to discuss ongoing expectations and the status of his compliance. 9. After the 72 hours,we will begin taking a took at traffic impacts and start charging accordingly for blocking of the streets. We are continuing to monitor the site, and I have asked WPD to assess whether they can assist with oversight during this period or camera support to make sure the building remains empty. This matter remains a high priority, and we will provide further updates as new information becomes available. Our shared goal remains to protect the public and ensure the swift and responsible resolution of this dangerous situation. Mayor From:QUENTIN HART Sent:Thursday,June 5, 2025 5:01 PM Subject: Unsafe Building Hi Council, Today the building located at 325 West Park Avenue owned by Rich Penn began falling apart. We have the area roped off, tagged and have been in communication with MR. Penn. We had the county finally find him to serve him papers stating that he has 24 hours to come up with a plan. The problem is that he believes the building can be restored. We are not of that same belief. The building is an extreme hazard 8 and we hope any inclement weather doesn't pull the roof down which would crumble the entire building. His building doesn't only have roofing issues there are multiple structural issues. I am going to see if WPD has the ability to monitor this site. Mr. Penn stated there will be additional barricades around the building to keep people out but that wont be until 8 am tomorrow morning. I just wanted you all to be aware that this is a hazard and our position is that it needs to be immediately remediated by the owner and torn down. Mayor DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. 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If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. 9 KELLEY FELCHLE From: ARIC SCHROEDER Sent: Friday, July 11, 2025 1:47 PM To: Martin Petersen Cc:QUENTIN HART; NOEL ANDERSON; BILL BECK; Brock Weliver; GREG AHLHELM Subject: FW: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01 P - Notice to Proceed Marty, Any additional insight? Not sure how I should respond. Not sure how realistic getting a ruling "soon" that would allow them to proceed early next week before they have to pull the machine. If they pull off site before demo, the question is when will we be able to get them back, and will that align up with a schedule that works for us (assuming at some point we are allowed to proceed). If it does not, we would likely have to terminate the contract with DW Zinser after an agreed amount to pay them for their work/time so far. If it does work to get them back, probably will just have to agree on a change order to pay an additional mobilization fee" for them having to come back a second time. As a point of reference, for Saint Mary's, under change order#3, we paid Zinser$15,000 to bring the "high reach machine" up to Waterloo. Which is the machine that they have in place now and will have to take away for another commitment soon. Thanks for any input. Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF t`TERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity From: David Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com> Sent: Friday,July 11, 2025 12:46 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com>; Beth Anderson <beth.anderson@dwzinser.com>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> 1 Subject: Re: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P - Notice to Proceed CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aric, Do you have any idea what might happen here?We have another commitment for the High Reach Machine in about a week at a project in C.R. Thank you David W.Zinser President Zinser Companies Cell: (319) 551-8028 Office: (319) 846-8090 On Wed, Jul 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM ARIC SCHROEDER <ARIC.SCHROEDER@waterloo-ia.org>wrote: They issued a stop demo order! Please hault From: Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com> Sent: Monday,July 7, 2025 2:21 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Dave Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com> Cc: Beth Anderson <beth.anderson@dwzinser.com>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P - Notice to Proceed CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aric, Attached is the Demolition Permit Application for 325 W Park Ave. 2 Thank you, D VJZ Chuck Steeples 515) 901-4072 chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,July 7, 2025 2:05 PM To: Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com>; Dave Zinser<dwzinser(c@Rmail.com> Cc: Beth Anderson <beth.anderson@dwzinser.com>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P- Notice to Proceed DW Zinser, This e-mail shall serve as Notice to Proceed for Emergency Demolition Services RACM Demo Contract RD-2025-06-01 P (325 W Park Avenue). Please find attached the fully signed contract. As discussed, you will get me the performance bond and proof of insurance tomorrow. Per the contract requirements, demolition of the building should be started by Wednesday, July 9, 2025 and the building safely reduced to a debris pile by Thursday, July 10, 2025. Let me know if you have any questions or need anything else. Once you have a demo permit form filled out, if you want to e-mail it to me, I will take care of the sign-offs on the backside of the form. Thanks, 3 Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/V9C23SPS/www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com]WWW.CIt yofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF Zi k,%J`TERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com> Sent: Monday,July 7, 2025 1:49 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Dave Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com> Cc: Beth Anderson <beth.anderson@dwzinser.com>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aric, Attached is the signed contract for 325 W Park Ave. Thank you, 4 UVJZ:, Chuck Steeples 515) 901-4072 chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,July 7, 2025 10:09 AM To: Dave Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com> Cc: Beth Anderson <beth.anderson@dwzinser.com>; Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERL00-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P Congratulations, DW Zinser is the low bidder for the Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01 P. Please find attached the contract. If all looks good, please print, sign, scan and send me a copy of it. I will also need the performance bond, but you indicated it may take until tomorrow to get that, which is fine. If I can get the contract back yet today, I would proceed with issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Also,just a note, as discussed in the bid specs, the property to the southeast of the property in question is a privately owned property that has a parking lot and a detached garage on it. The building has partially collapsed onto this property, but the Contractor is not to enter this property except to the limited extent required to remove building materials that have fallen onto the property. However, if Contractor works out an access agreement with the owner, it could make demolition activities easier. The legal name of the property owner is "NRG MEDIA LLC". They operate radio stations out of the adjacent building at 512 Jefferson St (it may also be addressed 514 Jefferson St). And as discussed on the phone, the City is very concerned about getting this building down safely as quickly as possible, so your commitment to be knocking it down by Wednesday, July 9th based on an award and notice to proceed occurring today is extremely important to the City. Let me know if you have any questions. 5 Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/V9C23SPS/www.cit ofwaterlooiowa.com]WWW.Cit yofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF kERLOOIOWA Community of Opportunity From: Beth Anderson<beth.anderson@dwzinser.com> Sent: Wednesday,July 2, 2025 8:15 AM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: Dave Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com>; Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com> Subject: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aric, Please see the attached bid submission from DW Zinser Company, Inc. Thank you, 6 Beth Anderson Office Manager Zinser Companies 1775 Commercial Dr Walford, IA 52351 0:319-846-8090 www.dwzinser.corn Z NSER COMPANY Demolition Managemem DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. 7 PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. 8 KELLEY FELCHLE From: ARIC SCHROEDER Sent: Wednesday,July 9, 2025 9:24 AM To: Chuck Steeples Cc:Beth Anderson; David Zinser Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building Were you able to get it signed? Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF jer jTERLOOIOWA Community of Opportr,itr. From: Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com> Sent:Tuesday,July 8, 2025 2:30 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: Beth Anderson <beth.anderson@dwzinser.com>; David Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aric, Attached is an agreement from NRG Media, LLC.. This is to grant us a Temporary Easement to enter their property as needed for the Demolition at 325 W Park Ave. I wanted to get this into your hands. We are still awaiting the signed copy from NRG Media. NRG Media are the ones that created the document so I don't believe it will be an issue in getting it signed by them. As soon as I receive it, I will forward it on. We will not enter their property until we do get a signed agreement back from them. Thanks, 1 UVJZ Chuck Steeples 515) 901-4072 chuck.steeplesPdwzinser.com From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,July 7, 2025 2:23 PM To: Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com> Cc: Beth Anderson <beth.anderson@dwzinser.com>; David Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com> Subject: FW: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building This does not exactly say that the electric disconnect is complete, so I will follow up with another e-mail to Shane Davis, but my recollection of our phone conversation was that it was already disconnected (but odd that electric was but gas was not), and Shane was just commenting on the proximity of other live wires in that area. I'll let you know if I get any more from MidAmerican Energy. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF k J` 4TERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Davis,Shane (MidAmerican) <shane.davis@midamerican.com> Sent:Thursday,June 26, 2025 2:52 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brouwer, Molly(MidAmerican) molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Cc: Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I'm confident the MEC electric facilities in the vicinity are not going to be a concern. The demo contractor should have no issues avoiding their locations. 2 Thanks for the heads up. Shane Davis Electric Distribution Design Technician MidAmerican Energy, Waterloo Iowa Office: 319-291-4714 Fax: 319-291-4724 Click here to apply for MEC service From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Thursday,June 26, 2025 12:26 PM To: Brouwer, Molly (MidAmerican) <molly.brouwer@midamerican.com>; Davis, Shane (MidAmerican) shane.davis@midamerican.com> Cc: Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building THIS MESSAGE IS FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER. Look closely at the SENDER address. Do not open ATTACHMENTS unless expected. Check for INDICATORS of phishing. Hover over LINKS before clicking. Learn to spot a phishing message Molly and Shane, The City of Waterloo did win in the court actions last Thursday. There is some additional legal maneuvering/appeals, so I'm not positive on our timeline...but it is possible that I could be sending out requests for bids on the emergency demolition today or tomorrow. There was SOME discussion about trying to have a contractor in there, and have the building down (at least in a pile) before the 4th of July. That may not be very realistic, so it could end up being early that next week. But figured I better touch base on the topic of utility disconnects. Shane, I think you said that power was already off to the building, but that you did have a live pole in close proximity that you may need to look at doing something with. Molly,you had a riser behind the building in the alley that you were going to want to kill. Regarding access through the fence, it was decided that is fine for MidAmerican to proceed (cautiously, as that wall still has potential for collapse), and there is a gate on the easterly(southeasterly) end of the alley that you can use for access. Let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com 3 CITY OF # ` TERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Brouwer, Molly(MidAmerican)<molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Sent: Wednesday,June 18, 2025 4:01 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thanks Aric! wlotry Brouwer Lead, Gas Distribution Engineering 319-291-4737 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY Obsessively, Relentlessly At Your Service* From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Wednesday,June 18, 2025 3:31 PM To: Brouwer, Molly (MidAmerican) <molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Cc: Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building THIS MESSAGE IS FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER. Look closely at the SENDER address. Do not open ATTACHMENTS unless expected. Check for INDICATORS of phishing. Hover over LINKS before clicking. Learn to spot a phishing message I'm off tomorrow and Friday, but hopefully Marty will be able to send out an update after the hearing. Aric Get Outlook for iOS From: Brouwer, Molly(MidAmerican) <molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Sent:Wednesday,June 18, 2025 3:21:57 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 4 Aric, We are going to wait until we here of the decision at court tomorrow.We think that the riser will be all right for the time being since it's on the other side of the building. Please keep me in the loop with the decisions that came from tomorrow's hearing. Thanks! Nto(Cy Brouwer Lead, Gas Distribution Engineering 319-291-4737 NIMMIDANIERICAN ENERGY COMPANY Obsessively,Relentlessly At Your Services From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Wednesday,June 18, 2025 1:11 PM To: Brouwer, Molly (MidAmerican) <molly.brouwer@midamerican.com> Cc: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: [INTERNET] FW: Unsafe Building THIS MESSAGE IS FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER. Look closely at the SENDER address. Do not open ATTACHMENTS unless expected. Check for INDICATORS of phishing. Hover over LINKS before clicking. Learn to spot a phishing message Molly, I don't have an answer yet on access past the fence, but the Mayor is interested in any input you could provide regarding the potential danger of falling brick hitting the gas riser for purposes of providing that information during the injunction hearing tomorrow. I have copied Marty Petersen,the City Attorney,who will be handling the hearing from the City's side, but also may be able to comment on the access through the fence to the public alley issue. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF Zi LJ7 TERLOO Community of Opportunity 5 From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Wednesday,June 18, 2025 12:59 PM To: ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: Unsafe Building We have court tomorrow at 2 pm. i think if she can give us a determination from Midam regarding the falling bricks as a potential explosion hazard and being an open area can help the case. please work with Marty on this for the court case tomorrow. Mayor From: ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Wednesday,June 18, 2025 12:52 PM To: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Unsafe Building All, I got a call from Molly Brouwer with MidAmerican Energy. She works on the "gas" side, and was planning to move forward with disconnect of gas service to the building at 325 W Park Avenue. She was going to have utility locates completed, but they can not access the area because of the fencing. They would not need to go into the building, or even onto the property...they would only need access to the public alley behind the building. They have a live gas riser in that alley that serves the building in question. They are concerned that if falling bricks hit that riser, it could cause a significant incident. I discussed that the property owner is resisting our efforts to demolish the building, and that he has filed for an injunction to prevent us from demolishing, and that a hearing on that injunction will happen tomorrow. She is willing to wait until next week to complete the disconnect work, but would like to get the locate work done as soon as possible, and is asking for permission to enter the fenced area to access the public alley area and complete the locates. How could she proceed? Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF J9TERLOO Community of Opportunity 6 From: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 16, 2025 10:34 AM To: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>;ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Unsafe Building Update on 325 W Park Ave. Miller Fence is in the process of setting up the 60 ft. perimeter fence o The attachment above is pretty close to how they have it installed o This set up does utilize the Lindgren Glass building as part of the perimeter fence and completely encloses the garage that is owned by the radio station There is a section of fence near the radio station garage (highlighted in orange on the attachment)that will be open and serve as a gate for entry o This set up also leaves a portion of the intersection of W Park Ave and Washington St open o The 60 ft fence does close down W Park Ave and Washington St as the fence was installed all the way out to the curb o The fence also closes down the alley, however it still leave parking for radio station employees The building owner/Rich Penn will still need to apply for the permits that Engineering was referencing to shut down the streets and put in place detour signs/routes for affected traffic Thank you for your time, your cooperation, and your investment in the safety of our community. Brock Weliver Fire Marshal Waterloo Fire Rescue 319-291-4460-Office 319-493-1136—Cell brock.weliver@waterloo-ia.org 4 p^cERLo0 II v k ofe DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Friday,June 13, 2025 4:52 PM To: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen 7 Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Fw: Unsafe Building This is what i sent to council this afternoon From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2025 4:37 PM Subject: Unsafe Building Council, I want to provide a brief update on the status of the unsafe building located at 325 West Park Avenue. The City issued a 72-hour notice to the property owner(which expired today), requiring demolition of the structure or notification that the City would proceed with the demolition. In addition, we filed the necessary 657A paperwork along with an injunction to authorize the City to move forward with demolition. In response, the property owner has filed an emergency injunction to halt our efforts. The earliest court date available is scheduled for this Thursday at 2:00 p.m. As a safety precaution, we have requested a 60-foot perimeter be established around the building. Penn has contracted Miller Fencing and is scheduled to install the fencing on Monday. Once that perimeter is in place, we will be able to remove temporary barriers, but the road will remain closed until further notice. We have been in contact with the DNR and companies that would be turnkey to demolish this structure but as of now this is in the courts. In addition, we will make adjustments to barricades but our main concern is not convenience, It's Safety!! The fire department has notified silos and smokestacks to let them know the immediate danger and we will continue to monitor the situation closely and pursue all available avenues to ensure public safety. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Mayor From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 2:15 PM Subject: Unsafe Building Hi Council, I want to provide you with an important update regarding the property located at 325 West Park Avenue, owned by Mr. Rich Penn. As previously communicated on Thursday, the building began to deteriorate and partially collapse. The area was immediately roped off, tagged, and we engaged with Mr. Penn.The County was able to serve him with official papers requiring that he provide a response plan within 24 hours. Mr. Penn maintains the belief that the building can be restored; however, our assessment remains firm that the structure poses a significant public safety hazard. We continue to monitor the situation closely, especially with the risk that any inclement weather could further compromise the integrity of the structure. Since that initial communication, the following developments have occurred: 1. Additional perimeter fencing has been installed by the owner to help secure the site at the request of the city. 2. Traffic control measures are in place to prevent any through traffic around the building, ensuring pedestrian and vehicular safety. 3. AECOM and their structural engineer (who flew in from Chicago)were on-site this past Friday to assess the condition of the structure. 4. The structural engineer is expected to deliver an assessment report regarding the building's integrity by June 11. 5. We have initiated preliminary conversations with demolition companies that are prepared to provide emergency services once an abatement plan is confirmed. 6. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been contacted for guidance on any potential asbestos or hazardous materials that may be present in the structure. 7. Mr. Penn has since been served with a 72-hour notice to submit a formal abatement plan. 8. Marty has been in communication with Mr. Penn's legal counsel to discuss ongoing expectations and the status of his compliance. 9. After the 72 hours, we will begin taking a look at traffic impacts and start charging accordingly for blocking of the streets. We are continuing to monitor the site, and I have asked WPD to assess whether they can assist with oversight during this period or camera support to make sure the building remains empty. This matter remains a high priority, and we will provide further updates as new information becomes available. Our shared goal remains to protect the public and ensure the swift and responsible resolution of this dangerous situation. Mayor From: QUENTIN HART Sent:Thursday,June 5, 2025 5:01 PM Subject: Unsafe Building 9 Hi Council, Today the building located at 325 West Park Avenue owned by Rich Penn began falling apart.We have the area roped off, tagged and have been in communication with MR. Penn.We had the county finally find him to serve him papers stating that he has 24 hours to come up with a plan.The problem is that he believes the building can be restored. We are not of that same belief. The building is an extreme hazard and we hope any inclement weather doesn't pull the roof down which would crumble the entire building. His building doesn't only have roofing issues there are multiple structural issues. I am going to see if WPD has the ability to monitor this site. Mr. Penn stated there will be additional barricades around the building to keep people out but that wont be until 8 am tomorrow morning. I just wanted you all to be aware that this is a hazard and our position is that it needs to be immediately remediated by the owner and torn down. Mayor DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. DISCLAIMER io The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. 11 KELLEY FELCHLE From: ARIC SCHROEDER Sent: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 10:21 AM To: QUENTIN HART; Martin Petersen; BILL BECK; Brock Weliver Cc:NOEL ANDERSON; GREG AHLHELM;JAMIE KNUTSON Subject: RE: 325 West Park St - Demo Attachments: Proposal - DW Zinser Co - Signed Exhibit A.pdf; Proposal Lansing Brothers - 325 West Park Avenue.jpeg; Proposal Lehman Emergency Demolition RFB RACM Demo Contract RD-2025-06-01 P 325 W Park Ave 2.pdf; Proposal - Decarlo Demolition.pdf FYI on the below e-mail from MidAmerican Energy for those that had not seen it. And then attached are the 4 bids that we received. I am out of the office the rest of the week, but will check e-mails. I also need to verify that no bids got dropped off in person at the office, but Tracy was not aware that any had. Let me know if you have any thoughts. Otherwise we would need to decide and make an award on Monday, unless any legal action prevents us from proceeding with demo. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF Zi 41TERLOOIOWA Community of Opportunity From:JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Wednesday,July 2, 2025 8:40 AM To:Sorensen,Jeremy (MidAmerican) <Jeremy.Sorensen@midamerican.com>; Mayor<Mayor@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO- IA.ORG>;JENNIFER SPARKS<JENNIFER.SPARKS@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brian Wirtz<Brian.Wirtz@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: 325 West Park St- Demo Thanks Jeremy. Thank You. i Jamie Knutson, P.E. City Engineer 715 Mulberry St. Office 319-291-4312 CITY OF int , WATERLOO Engineering From: Sorensen,Jeremy(MidAmerican) <Jeremy.Sorensen@midamerican.com> Sent: Wednesday,July 2, 2025 8:38 AM To: Mayor<Mayor@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: NOEL ANDERSON<NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>;JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERLOO- IA.ORG> Subject: 325 West Park St- Demo CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello all, Our crews are on site ready to retire the gas to the dilapidated building. Some folks are onsite telling our crews not to retire the gas service.We are making the call to retire the facilities for safety reasons. MidAmerican Energy owns those facilities and has made the decision that those should not be left in place with the current condition of the building. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you, Jeremy Sorensen Business Connections Manager Jeremy.Sorensen@MidAmerican.com M 319-464-5810 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY Power Out? (800)799-4443 Gas Leak? (800) 595-5325 2 KELLEY FELCHLE From: ARIC SCHROEDER Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2025 2:56 PM To: Martin Petersen; Brock Weliver;JAMIE KNUTSON; BILL BECK; NOEL ANDERSON; GREG AHLHELM; QUENTIN HART Subject: RE: Candy Co. Attachments: Emergency Demolition RFB RACM Demo Contract RD-2025-06-01 P 325 W Park Ave.pdf Here is the updated version,with dates changed so it would go out tomorrow,with bids due Wednesday. Let me know if anyone things additional changes are needed or if this should NOT go out already tomorrow. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF Zdi 9TERLOOIOWA Community of Opportunity From: ARIC SCHROEDER Sent:Thursday,June 12, 2025 12:51 PM To: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. I assume we can do it that way...but I have two main concerns with sending out the RFB before the order. 1)what happens if something happens and there never is an order? I guess the answer is I send something out retracting the RFB and stating that we are no longer taking bids...but just a little odd. And then 2) in multiple locations in the RFB it talks about it being an emergency demolition pursuant to the "demolition order". So I'll have to reword that and say what...pursuant to an "anticipated demolition order"? I'm not sure it is a good idea to have the deadline for submitting proposals be ahead of the issuance of that order. I'm not saying we can't...I just don't think it is a great idea...that way we can terminate the bid if we don't get an order. I'm guessing, based on comments from the owner and the owner's attorney,that there is at least a chance that a court could delay us from issuing that order. But however you guys think we should proceed... 1 Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF ktiktyATERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Thursday,June 12, 2025 10:15 AM To: ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. My thought is that bids are due Wednesday the 18th. Notice goes out tomorrow.We won't have an order until Wednesday at the earliest. From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Wednesday,June 11, 2025 3:58 PM To: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>;JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. All, DRAFT demo specs attached. Anyone have any comments or suggested changes. Timelines may have to change depending on when we make the demo order, and when we are ready to send this out, and when we would want them to proceed... Thanks, Aric From: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Wednesday,June 11, 2025 3:01 PM To:JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>;ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO- IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERL00-IA.ORG>; 2 QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Everyone, This is a follow-up to my previous email. Rich Penn returned my call this afternoon while I was in a meeting with Greg Ahlhelm. I informed him that the necessary documentation had been provided to his wife earlier this morning in his absence, and I reiterated that a secondary perimeter fence is required to be installed by this Friday. If it is not in place by then,the City will move forward with installing the fence. During our conversation, Rich repeatedly referenced lawyers and court orders, and he did not acknowledge the immediate public safety concerns. Based on his responses and indication that he is pursuing legal action rather than addressing the safety hazards,the City should prepare to proceed with installation of the perimeter fence on Friday. Thank you for your time,your cooperation, and your investment in the safety of our community. Brock Weliver Fire Marshal Waterloo Fire Rescue 319-291-4460-Office 319-493-1136—Cell brock.weliver@waterloo-ia.org 4p'iERt00 ttita Z1i704 DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. From: Brock Weliver Sent: Wednesday,June 11, 2025 9:40 AM To:JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>;ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO- IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Everyone, 3 Lt.VanDyke and I conducted a site visit today at 325 W Park Ave and met with Mrs. Penn, Rich's wife. She was provided with a hard copy of all the documents referenced above. Lt.VanDyke also captured body cam footage of the meeting for documentation purposes. Mrs. Penn was advised that she and her husband should have received a 72-hour notice yesterday and that additional safety measures are now required to secure the site. Specifically, a secondary fence must be installed to establish a 60-foot collapse zone around the building, as indicated in Schroeder's overhead diagram. She was also advised to coordinate with Engineering/Traffic to ensure proper street closures and traffic rerouting. Additionally, Silos and Smokestacks has been notified that the 60-foot collapse zone extends into their building footprint. I will be reaching out to David Deeds with JSA shortly to make them aware of this development. Thank you for your time,your cooperation, and your investment in the safety of our community. Brock Weliver Fire Marshal Waterloo Fire Rescue 319-291-4460- Office 319-493-1136—Cell brock.weliver@waterloo-ia.org 11p,-tento0 it 4420 DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. From:JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Tuesday,June 10, 2025 4:47 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. In addition to the fencing they will need to make sure that all traffic control to close down the streets meets MUTCD requirements. Most likely this means that they will need to hire a traffic control company to close down the roads. They will also need to set up detour routes around the site for traffic. Thank You. Jamie Knutson,P.E. 4 City Engineer 715 Mulberry St. Office 319-291-4312 CITY OF WATERLOO Engineering From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Tuesday,June 10, 2025 4:37 PM To: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc:JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Just a suggestion, but I would suggest that we ask(or order)that he fence it something to the effect of the attached. For the most part,this goes a little past your yellow lines. But it does two things: 1) it uses existing buildings were possible,which reduces the total amount of fencing that would be needed, and 2) it puts it along the back of curb on the OTHER side of the two streets to FULLY block off all vehicular lanes. I get that what you drew was attempting to just off-set it 60', but if it cuts through part of a lane of traffic, people will still go around barricades and squeeze along the fence. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF TERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Tuesday,June 10, 2025 4:26 PM To: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Marty, Here are those code sections again, along with a depiction of the area that needs to be fenced off. Black Hawk County Beacon was used to draw the dimensions showing approximately 60 ft. (1.5 times the height of the building)from each side of the building.The yellow rectangle is placed at that approximate 60 ft. mark and depicts 5 the collapse zone.The yellow area is where the second fence will need to be placed to keep the public out of the collapse zone. Thank you for your time,your cooperation, and your investment in the safety of our community. Brock Weliver Fire Marshal Waterloo Fire Rescue 319-291-4460-Office 319-493-1136—Cell brock.weliver@waterloo-ia.org pseRt00 424;06 DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. From: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Tuesday,June 10, 2025 4:06 PM To: NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERL00-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. After our meeting Tuesday, Brock and I stopped at the Silos and Smokestacks office.We reexamined Mr. Pine's building height in relation to the alley width. It was our recommendation to the staff at S&S that working from home is a good idea, but if they wanted to come in,they should just avoid the office adjacent to the alley. V/R, William D. Beck Waterloo Chief of Fire Service 319-291-4460 bilL_beckC waterlo_o-ia.org 6 From: NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 8:22 PM To: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: Candy Co. Great job to everyone. Get Outlook for iOS From: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 3:21:14 PM To: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO- IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERL00- IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. I am very interested in what his insurance company's structural engineer's report will recommend, along with his insurance company's recommendations. Brock From: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 3:15 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERL00- IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Mr. Penn's lawyer said the insurance company structural engineer is going to inspect the building today. From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 2:53 PM To: GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. I also think it looks good. I have multiple demo contractors asking me for updates but I don't really have anything to give them. And I have STILL not heard a response from the DNR. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF giTERLOOIOWA Community of Opportunity From: GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday, June 9, 2025 2:02 PM To: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HARTPWATERL00-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER <ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Looks great! From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 1:42 PM To: GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: Candy Co. Importance: High All I need to send an update to the city council. could you please review From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday, June 9, 2025 9:26 AM To: GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERL00-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER <ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: Candy Co. From: GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday, June 9, 2025 9:10 AM To: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> 8 Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Mayor, We were onsite Friday afternoon with the structural engineer. He stated that he would most likely be able to provide us with a report by tomorrow. From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 9:05 AM To: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERL00-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: Candy Co. Thank you Brock for the detailed memo regarding the status of the building. Do we know the analysis of the structural engineer yet? I believe someone was coming this weekend. I am also in agreement of the charges for street blockage. We should touch base today and get an update from all parties. Mayor From: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 8:40 AM To: NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@ WATERLOO- IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO- IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Thank you for the update, Noel. If Rich Penn is requesting documentation outlining the Fire Marshal's or Fire Code Official's authority to deem a structure unsafe, I've attached Section 114 of the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC). This section aligns closely with Section 116 of the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) and Sections 112 and 113 of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), which are also included for reference. In this case, the Building Department, in coordination with the Fire Department, has placarded Rich's building as unsafe. Regardless of the route taken, the determination remains that the structure is currently unsafe. In my conversations with Rich, he's provided a detailed history of the building and the work he claims to have completed. However, at this point, the City requires structural engineering reports to determine whether the building is salvageable or beyond repair.We also need a clear and definitive timeline for either making the structure safe for repair or proceeding with demolition if it's deemed irreparable. The next critical issue is the collapse zone, which currently extends into both W. Park Avenue, Washington Street, and the public alley. Under the provisions in the attached codes, it is the responsibility of the building owner to ensure public safety. Simply fencing off the property and placing barricades at intersections is insufficient, as it does not fully mitigate the risk of secondary collapse. In my opinion, Rich Penn should be required to install secondary fencing to completely isolate the collapse 9 zone from both pedestrian and vehicle traffic, including the public alley behind the building. Additionally, the City should consider charging Mr. Penn the standard rate for any public street closures, consistent with what other contractors would be required to pay. I do not take the demolition of historic buildings—or any building—lightly. However, due to the magnitude of the situation, the likelihood of secondary collapses, and the ongoing threat this structure poses to the downtown community, my opinion remains that this building should be slated for demolition. As for the timeline moving forward, I believe this is a decision that will require collaboration and consensus among all parties involved. My personal view differs significantly from Rich Penn's. While it is clear he remains intent on saving the building, the opportunity to do so safely may have already passed. Thank you for your time, your cooperation, and your investment in the safety of our community. Brock Weliver Fire Marshal Waterloo Fire Rescue 319-291-4460 - Office 319-493-1136—Cell brock.welver@waterloo-ia.org II 444iii40 DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. From: NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Friday,June 6, 2025 11:03 PM To: Martin Petersen <Martin.PetersenPWATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERL00-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Fw: Candy Co. FYI. Just to keep everyone informed. io Thanks Noel Get Outlook for iOS From: Rich <richpennauctions@aol.com> Sent: Friday,June 6, 2025 6:08 PM To: NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Candy Co. CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Noel, Thanks again for your time yesterday. I enjoyed our conversation and I think we have a great opportunity to turn the downtown Waterloo facade into a striking entry point to the heart of our community. We must talk more about that. I've attached below the images I took of the Candy Co building basement. I think they're the same ones I sent Michelle. If you need others, just let me know. Now here's the undated info on today's and next steps, 1. Fencing was completed around the site this AM. 2. Insurance Adjuster spent several hour there and will have their leading Structural Engr here Monday. Our local insurance rep was here this afternoon and took additional pics. 3. I met with Dan Keagle from Peters Construction& he sent out Ray Starbuck. I asked him to outline a plan based on the SE conclusions from the Ins Co. Peters can also put up reinforcements to stabilize the side & rear wall. 4. I then had Jake Lehman from Lehman Excavating take a look at rubble removal. He can start as soon as structural reinforcements are in place and he knows what the SE says has to be avoided & saved. 5. Once the rubble is removed....rebuild can start. 6. The city Structural Engineer was in the building for about an hour. He took a lot of pics. He left just before 5:00. That's all I have today and I probably won't know much more until after Westfield's Structural Engr is here Monday. One final request. Please ask your people if they need something to give me a heads up before they want to come by. I'm still trying to run a business. Thanks Noel. Keep me posted on any thoughts about the block project. As a side note, this is what the Fire Marshall said to KWWL news. "The building owner has been advised to seek a structural engineer and architect if they're looking to save the building,"said Weliver. "Otherwise, the City of Waterloo's stance is that the building is being deemed unsafe, and our recommendation would be to bring the whole entire building to the ground." As points of fact: I was looking for an Engineer long before the Fire Marshall showed up and we've had architects involved for years. I really have problems with people that don't have all the facts. My advice to the Fire Marshall....he might want to review some of the issues with the City of Waterloo and that building before he threatens to have it torn down. I'm also unsure where the Fire Marshal cites legal authority to deem a building unsafe, when it's not a fire hazard. I may be wrong. But if it's not a fire hazard 1 don't believe he has the authority to designate a building for demolition with out an Engineers report. If that is the case I would appreciate someone pointing me to that statute. I need to see that because I always like to maintain a paper trail of the facts. I would be very happy to meet with our Mayor and walk him through some of the other details on the recent history of that building. Have a great weekend!! I'm going to try to have one myself. Rich 12 KELLEY FELCHLE From: ARIC SCHROEDER Sent: Friday,June 13, 2025 1:34 PM To: Martin Petersen; Brock Weliver;JAMIE KNUTSON; BILL BECK; NOEL ANDERSON; GREG AHLHELM; QUENTIN HART Subject: RE: Candy Co. FYI, Marty has suggested that we hold off on sending out the request for bids pending this hearing. Also, has anyone heard if their structural engineer was there on Wednesday as stated he would be, and do we have their report yet? Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF IOWAJJTERLOO Community of Opportunity From: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Friday,June 13, 2025 12:06 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. The judge set the hearing Thursday at 2:00 p.m. From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Thursday,June 12, 2025 2:56 PM To: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERL00-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Here is the updated version,with dates changed so it would go out tomorrow,with bids due Wednesday. 1 Let me know if anyone things additional changes are needed or if this should NOT go out already tomorrow. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF L. g4TERLooIOWA Community of Opportunity From: ARIC SCHROEDER Sent:Thursday,June 12, 2025 12:51 PM To: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. I assume we can do it that way...but I have two main concerns with sending out the RFB before the order. 1)what happens if something happens and there never is an order? I guess the answer is I send something out retracting the RFB and stating that we are no longer taking bids...but just a little odd. And then 2) in multiple locations in the RFB it talks about it being an emergency demolition pursuant to the "demolition order". So I'll have to reword that and say what...pursuant to an "anticipated demolition order"? I'm not sure it is a good idea to have the deadline for submitting proposals be ahead of the issuance of that order. I'm not saying we can't...I just don't think it is a great idea...that way we can terminate the bid if we don't get an order. I'm guessing, based on comments from the owner and the owner's attorney,that there is at least a chance that a court could delay us from issuing that order. But however you guys think we should proceed... Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com 2 CITY OF R S` TERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Thursday,June 12, 2025 10:15 AM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERL00-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. My thought is that bids are due Wednesday the 18th. Notice goes out tomorrow. We won't have an order until Wednesday at the earliest. From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Wednesday,June 11, 2025 3:58 PM To: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>;JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. All, DRAFT demo specs attached. Anyone have any comments or suggested changes. Timelines may have to change depending on when we make the demo order, and when we are ready to send this out, and when we would want them to proceed... Thanks, Aric From: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Wednesday,June 11, 2025 3:01 PM To:JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERL00- IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERL00-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Everyone, This is a follow-up to my previous email. Rich Penn returned my call this afternoon while I was in a meeting with Greg Ahlhelm. I informed him that the necessary documentation had been provided to his wife earlier this morning in his absence, and I reiterated that a secondary perimeter fence is required to be installed by this Friday. If it is not in place by then,the City will move forward with installing the fence. 3 During our conversation, Rich repeatedly referenced lawyers and court orders, and he did not acknowledge the immediate public safety concerns. Based on his responses and indication that he is pursuing legal action rather than addressing the safety hazards,the City should prepare to proceed with installation of the perimeter fence on Friday. Thank you for your time,your cooperation, and your investment in the safety of our community. Brock Weliver Fire Marshal Waterloo Fire Rescue 319-291-4460- Office 319-493-1136—Cell brock.weliver@waterloo-ia.org PfERt00 II 4420 DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. From: Brock Weliver Sent:Wednesday,June 11, 2025 9:40 AM To:JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERL00- IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Everyone, Lt.VanDyke and I conducted a site visit today at 325 W Park Ave and met with Mrs. Penn, Rich's wife.She was provided with a hard copy of all the documents referenced above. Lt.VanDyke also captured body cam footage of the meeting for documentation purposes. Mrs. Penn was advised that she and her husband should have received a 72-hour notice yesterday and that additional safety measures are now required to secure the site. Specifically, a secondary fence must be installed to establish a 60-foot collapse zone around the building, as indicated in Schroeder's overhead diagram. She was also advised to coordinate with Engineering/Traffic to ensure proper street closures and traffic rerouting. Additionally, Silos and Smokestacks has been notified that the 60-foot collapse zone extends into their building footprint. I will be reaching out to David Deeds with JSA shortly to make them aware of this development. 4 Thank you for your time,your cooperation, and your investment in the safety of our community. Brock Weliver Fire Marshal Waterloo Fire Rescue 319-291-4460-Office 319-493-1136—Cell brock.weliver@waterloo-ia.org 4.1gERtoo teto DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. From:JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Tuesday,June 10, 2025 4:47 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. In addition to the fencing they will need to make sure that all traffic control to close down the streets meets MUTCD requirements. Most likely this means that they will need to hire a traffic control company to close down the roads. They will also need to set up detour routes around the site for traffic. Thank You. Jamie Knutson, P.E. City Engineer 715 Mulberry St. Office 319-291-4312 CITY OF Ukta WATERLOO Engineering From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDERPWATERL00-IA.ORG> Sent:Tuesday,June 10, 2025 4:37 PM To: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> 5 Cc:JAMIE KNUTSON <JAMIE.KNUTSON@WATERL00-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Just a suggestion, but I would suggest that we ask(or order)that he fence it something to the effect of the attached. For the most part,this goes a little past your yellow lines. But it does two things: 1) it uses existing building s were possible,which reduces the total amount of fencing that would be needed, and 2) it puts it along the back of curb on the OTHER side of the two streets to FULLY block off all vehicular lanes. I get that what you drew was attempting to just off-set it 60', but if it cuts through part of a lane of traffic, people will still go around barricades and squeeze along the fence. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF yri VJTERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Tuesday,June 10, 2025 4:26 PM To: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>;ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Marty, Here are those code sections again, along with a depiction of the area that needs to be fenced off. Black Hawk County Beacon was used to draw the dimensions showing approximately 60 ft. (1.5 times the height of the building)from each side of the building.The yellow rectangle is placed at that approximate 60 ft. mark and depicts the collapse zone.The yellow area is where the second fence will need to be placed to keep the public out of the collapse zone. Thank you for your time,your cooperation, and your investment in the safety of our community. Brock Weliver Fire Marshal Waterloo Fire Rescue 319-291-4460-Office 319-493-1136—Cell brock.weliver@waterloo-ia.org 6 4pTEntoo t 4t:Iiii0 DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. From: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Tuesday,June 10, 2025 4:06 PM To: NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. After our meeting Tuesday, Brock and I stopped at the Silos and Smokestacks office.We reexamined Mr. Pine's building height in relation to the alley width. It was our recommendation to the staff at S&S that working from home is a good idea, but if they wanted to come in,they should just avoid the office adjacent to the alley. V/R, William D. Beck Waterloo Chief of Fire Service 319-291-4460 billbeckC@waterloo-ia.org From: NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 8:22 PM To: Brock Weliver<Brock.WeliverPWATERL00-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: Candy Co. Great job to everyone. Get Outlook for iOS From: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERL00-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 3:21:14 PM To: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO- IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERL00- IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. I am very interested in what his insurance company's structural engineer's report will recommend, along with his insurance company's recommendations. Brock From: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 3:15 PM To: ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO- IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Mr. Penn's lawyer said the insurance company structural engineer is going to inspect the building today. From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERL00-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 2:53 PM To: GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. I also think it looks good. I have multiple demo contractors asking me for updates but I don't realty have anything to give them. And I have STILL not heard a response from the DNR. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF 1,J 9TERLOOIOWA Community of Opportunity 8 From: GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 2:02 PM To: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Looks great! From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 1:42 PM To: GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: Candy Co. Importance: High All I need to send an update to the city council. could you please review From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 9:26 AM To: GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: Candy Co. From: GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 9:10 AM To: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Mayor, We were onsite Friday afternoon with the structural engineer. He stated that he would most likely be able to provide us with a report by tomorrow. From: QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 9:05 AM To: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: Candy Co. 9 Thank you Brock for the detailed memo regarding the status of the building. Do we know the analysis of the structural engineer yet? I believe someone was coming this weekend. I am also in agreement of the charges for street blockage.We should touch base today and get an update from all parties. Mayor From: Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,June 9, 2025 8:40 AM To: NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.PetersenPWATERLOO- IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERL00- IA.ORG> Cc: BILL BECK<BILL.BECK@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: Candy Co. Thank you for the update, Noel. If Rich Penn is requesting documentation outlining the Fire Marshal's or Fire Code Official's authority to deem a structure unsafe, I've attached Section 114 of the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC).This section aligns closely with Section 116 of the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) and Sections 112 and 113 of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), which are also included for reference. In this case, the Building Department, in coordination with the Fire Department, has placarded Rich's building as unsafe. Regardless of the route taken, the determination remains that the structure is currently unsafe. In my conversations with Rich, he's provided a detailed history of the building and the work he claims to have completed. However, at this point, the City requires structural engineering reports to determine whether the building is salvageable or beyond repair.We also need a clear and definitive timeline for either making the structure safe for repair or proceeding with demolition if it's deemed irreparable. The next critical issue is the collapse zone, which currently extends into both W. Park Avenue, Washington Street, and the public alley. Under the provisions in the attached codes, it is the responsibility of the building owner to ensure public safety. Simply fencing off the property and placing barricades at intersections is insufficient, as it does not fully mitigate the risk of secondary collapse. In my opinion, Rich Penn should be required to install secondary fencing to completely isolate the collapse zone from both pedestrian and vehicle traffic, including the public alley behind the building. Additionally, the City should consider charging Mr. Penn the standard rate for any public street closures, consistent with what other contractors would be required to pay. I do not take the demolition of historic buildings—or any building—lightly. However, due to the magnitude of the situation, the likelihood of secondary collapses, and the ongoing threat this structure poses to the downtown community, my opinion remains that this building should be slated for demolition. As for the timeline moving forward, I believe this is a decision that will require collaboration and consensus among all parties involved. My personal view differs significantly from Rich Penn's.While it is clear he remains intent on saving the building, the opportunity to do so safely may have already passed. io Thank you for your time, your cooperation, and your investment in the safety of our community. Brock Weliver Fire Marshal Waterloo Fire Rescue 319-291-4460 - Office 319-493-1136—Cell brock.weliver@waterloo-ia.org 44PTERtoo II 411ttiii0 DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. From: NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Friday,June 6, 2025 11:03 PM To: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERL00-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; GREG AHLHELM <GREG.AHLHELM@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Brock Weliver<Brock.Weliver@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Fw: Candy Co. FYI. Just to keep everyone informed. Thanks Noel Get Outlook for iOS From: Rich <richpennauctions@aol.com> Sent: Friday, June 6, 2025 6:08 PM To: NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Candy Co. CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 11 Hi Noel, Thanks again for your time yesterday. I enjoyed our conversation and I think we have a great opportunity to turn the downtown Waterloo facade into a striking entry point to the heart of our community. We must talk more about that. I've attached below the images I took of the Candy Co building basement. I think they're the same ones I sent Michelle. If you need others, just let me know. Now here's the undated info on today's and next steps, 1. Fencing was completed around the site this AM. 2. Insurance Adjuster spent several hour there and will have their leading Structural Engr here Monday. Our local insurance rep was here this afternoon and took additional pics. 3. I met with Dan Keagle from Peters Construction& he sent out Ray Starbuck. I asked him to outline a plan based on the SE conclusions from the Ins Co. Peters can also put up reinforcements to stabilize the side & rear wall. 4. I then had Jake Lehman from Lehman Excavating take a look at rubble removal. He can start as soon as structural reinforcements are in place and he knows what the SE says has to be avoided & saved. 5. Once the rubble is removed....rebuild can start. 6. The city Structural Engineer was in the building for about an hour. He took a lot of pics. He left just before 5:00. That's all I have today and I probably won't know much more until after Westfield's Structural Engr is here Monday. One final request. Please ask your people if they need something to give me a heads up before they want to come by. I'm still trying to run a business. Thanks Noel. Keep me posted on any thoughts about the block project. As a side note, this is what the Fire Marshall said to KWWL news. "The building owner has been advised to seek a structural engineer and architect if they're looking to save the building,"said Weliver. "Otherwise, the City of Waterloo's stance is that the building is being deemed unsafe, and our recommendation would be to bring the whole entire building to the ground." As points of fact: I was looking for an Engineer long before the Fire Marshall showed up and we've had architects involved for years. I really have problems with people that don't have all the facts. My advice to the Fire Marshall....he might want to review some of the issues with the City of Waterloo and that building before he threatens to have it torn down. I'm also unsure where the Fire Marshal cites legal authority to deem a building unsafe, when it's not a fire hazard. I may be wrong. But if it's not a fire hazard I don't believe he has the authority to designate a building for demolition with out an Engineers report. If that is the case I would appreciate someone pointing me to that statute. I need to see that because I always like to maintain a paper trail of the facts. I would be very happy to meet with our Mayor and walk him through some of the other details on the recent history of that building. Have a great weekend!! I'm going to try to have one myself. Rich 12 KELLEY FELCHLE From: ARIC SCHROEDER Sent: Friday, August 8, 2025 9:29 AM To: Lexi Schneider Cc:NOEL ANDERSON Subject: RE: DW Zinser - RD-2025-06-01 P Invoice Man...the estimate to be paid in 2026 (assume that is FY2026, which we are now in) is over a MILLION. Unless some of that is coming from TIF, there is no way we could afford that. And if any of it is coming from TIF, shouldn't we somehow be separately tracking that to know how much is anticipated to come from TIF vs how much will be needed from the Nuisance Abatement bonds? And then on Line 45 there is an entry for River Plaza Investments, but MOST of the entries have a strikethrough thru them. But the $350,000 in the column for the estimated to be paid in 2026 does not. So should that amount be struck, lowering the estimated total? Aric From: Lexi Schneider<Lexi.Schneider@waterloo-ia.org> Sent: Friday, August 8, 2025 9:19 AM To: ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Bridgett Wood <Bridgett.Wood@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: KIM BAHR<KIM.BAHR@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Alyissa Little alyissa.little@waterloo-ia.org> Subject: Re: DW Zinser- RD-2025-06-01P Invoice Bridgett, I apologize for such a late response,this email got missed. Please see attached for the spreadsheet we maintain for infill housing grants. Thanks, Lexi From: ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday, July 28, 2025 12:18 PM To: Bridgett Wood <Bridgett.Wood@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO- IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: KIM BAHR <KIM.BAHR@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Alyissa Little <alyissa.little@waterloo-ia.org>; Lexi Schneider<Lexi.Schneider@waterloo-ia.org> Subject: RE: DW Zinser- RD-2025-06-01P Invoice 1 Either Noel or Lexi may be able to answer better on the housing incentives. I believe they try and maintain a spreadsheet on that. Sometimes they are speculating(educated guess) how many units of a multi-unit agreement will be done in a given year. As for demo, I have recently given Ally the ok to pay for several demo costs, some of which went to Nuisance. What date would your balance be thru for when subsequent expenses may not be showing yet? As for future, I have about$300,000 worth of demolitions that I have "started" (by started, I have done asbestos testing and in the process of abatement, or already have under demo contract). Now, some of those properties are located within a TIF, so have SOME potential that they could be paid for by a TIF instead of Nuisance. And then there are several other big ones on the horizon that will need to be demolished (100 E 9th St, 310 Upland, 70 Sycamore St, 90 Sycamore St, 54 Lang St). Every single one of those is in a TIF, but if the TIF's don't have enough cash/bonds on hand, I would have to use Nuisance. Those 5 properties are probably in the $400,000 range to demolish, and $300,000 to abate asbestos. So all in, I have about$1,000,000 in demolition activity. A very large part of that COULD be paid by TIF as a vast majority of the properties are in one of the various TIF districts...but then it depends on how much those TIF's can absorb. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/V9C23SPS/www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com]www.city ofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF 4lTERLOOIOWA Community of Opportunity From: Bridgett Wood <Bridgett.Wood@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,July 28, 2025 12:05 PM 2 To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERL00- IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: KIM BAHR<KIM.BAHR@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>;Alyissa Little alyissa.little@waterloo-ia.org> Subject: RE: DW Zinser- RD-2025-06-01P Invoice There is currently a balance of$583,282.56 in Bond Funds for Demo/Housing Incentives/Abatement any idea how much we have currently pending for Housing Incentives (signed and council-approved agreements for infill) with potential completion dates? Any idea how much is currently scheduled for demo, or what your plans are for spending for demo? These kinds of details are helpful for budgeting purposes. Thanks, Bridgett Wood Finance Director 715 Mulberry St. Waterloo, IA 50703 CITY OF WATERLOO 0:319-291-4323 CITY OF k 1, TERLOO IOWA From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,July 28, 2025 11:57 AM To: Bridgett Wood <Bridgett.Wood@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: KIM BAHR<KIM.BAHR@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>;QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>;Alyissa Little alyissa.little@waterloo-ia.org> Subject: RE: DW Zinser- RD-2025-06-01P Invoice 3 I suppose we could proceed to pay the initial$15,000 from nuisance, but if the demo is ever allowed to proceed (currently on hold based on court action), then we would need to have further evaluation of if the nuisance bonds can afford that much based on all of the other commitments that are already planned for those funds. It would likely halt me from proceeding with some other demolition projects. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/V9C23SPS/www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com]www.Clty ofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF 1 TERLOO w• IOWA Community of Opportunity R From: Bridgett Wood <Bridgett.Wood@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,July 28, 2025 9:46 AM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO- IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: KIM BAHR<KIM.BAHR@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Alyissa Little alyissa.little@waterloo-ia.org> Subject: RE: DW Zinser- RD-2025-06-01P Invoice 4 We should be able to use the nuisance bonds to pay for it. Thanks, Bridgett Wood Finance Director 715 Mulberry St. Waterloo, IA 50703 CITY OF WATERLOO 0: 319-291-4323 CITY OF ,:6' TERLOO IOWA From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,July 28, 2025 8:51 AM To: Marti alyissa.little@waterloo-ia.org> Subject: RE: DW Zinser- RD-2025-06-01P Invoice Was it decided what fund code to apply this too? Ally is still out of the office today, but she should be able to prepare a pre-auth tomorrow. Thanks, 5 Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/V9C23SPS/www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com]WWW.City ofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF ;,' JJTERLOOIOWA Community of Opportunity From: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,July 21, 2025 8:27 AM To: Bridgett Wood <Bridgett.Wood@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: KIM BAHR<KIM.BAHR@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART @WATERLOO-IA.ORG>;ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERL00-IA.ORG>; Alyissa Little<alyissa.little@waterloo-ia.org> Subject: RE: DW Zinser- RD-2025-06-01P Invoice From: Bridgett Wood <Bridgett.Wood@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,July 21, 2025 8:16 AM To: NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: KIM BAHR<KIM.BAHR@WATERL00-IA.ORG>; Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER <ARIC.SCHROEDER@'WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Alyissa Little alyissa.little@waterloo-ia.org> Subject: RE: DW Zinser- RD-2025-06-01P Invoice Will we be getting reimbursed for these expenses, or billing the guy for the expense? 6 That determines what funding source we can use. Bridgett Wood Finance Director 715 Mulberry St. Waterloo, IA 50703 CITY OF WATERLOO 0: 319-291-4323 CITY OF jeje 10e,54TERLOO@OWA From: NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Saturday,July 19, 2025 10:49 AM To: Bridgett Wood <Bridgett.Wood@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: Martin Petersen<Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; QUENTIN HART<QUENTIN.HART@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Alyissa Little<alyissa.little@waterloo-ia.org> Subject: FW: DW Zinser- RD-2025-06-01P Invoice We can pay from Downtown TIF funds or Nuisance. Bridgett—do you have a preference? Also, Bridgett— how would you like us to proceed with approvals? This was moved ahead as an emergency action—I assume for bill payment, we can run through as a Pre-auth that was needed for emergency actions? Thanks, all, Noel 7 Noel Anderson Community Planning &Development Director City of Waterloo Community Planning &Development Department City Hall 715 Mulberry Street Waterloo, Iowa 50703 Phone: 319.291.4366 Fax: 319.291.4262 Cell: 319.290.6357 Email:noel.anderson(awaterloo-ia.orq City website: www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com Brownfields website: www.thenewwaterloo.corn Can't fail is arrogance. Won't fail is confidence."—Lord John Roxton From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Tuesday,July 15, 2025 1:53 PM To: Martin Petersen <Martin.Petersen@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO- IA.ORG> Subject: FW: DW Zinser- RD-2025-06-01P Invoice I assume neither of you have an issue with processing this for payment? This is DW Zinser"work to date" for the Emergency Demo contract (325 W Park Ave). It would be a $14,250 payment (after holding out 5% retainage). And assuming Noel, did we decide what fund code we are paying it from up front? Downtown TIF? 8 Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/V9C23SPS/www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com]Www.City ofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF L TERLOO J IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Beth Anderson<beth.anderson@dwzinser.com> Sent:Tuesday,July 15, 2025 11:49 AM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: DW Zinser- RD-2025-06-01P Invoice CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Sorry, about that. Here you go. I placed the contract number in the PO field. Thank you, Beth Anderson 9 Office Manager Zinser Companies 1775 Commercial Dr Watford, IA 52351 0:319-846-8090 www.dwzinser.com USER COMPANY Demolition Manatement From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent:Tuesday,July 15, 2025 11:15 AM To: Beth Anderson <beth.anderson@dwzinser.com> Cc: Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com> Subject: RE: DW Zinser- RD-2025-06-01P Invoice There is an AIA document (review of costs) but not an actual invoice attached. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/V9C23SPS/www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com]www.clty ofwaterlooiowa.com io CITY OF LTERLOOdos IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Beth Anderson<beth.anderson@dwzinser.com> Sent:Tuesday,July 15, 2025 10:55 AM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com> Subject: DW Zinser- RD-2025-06-01P Invoice CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aric, Please see the attached invoice. Thank you, Beth Anderson Office Manager Zinser Companies 1775 Commercial Dr Walford, IA 52351 0:319-846-8090 www.dwzinser.com 11 ZINSER COMPANY Demolition Management DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. 12 KELLEY FELCHLE From: ARIC SCHROEDER Sent: Monday, July 7, 2025 3:00 PM To: GREG AHLHELM;JENNIFER SPARKS Cc:Chuck Steeples; Beth Anderson; Dave Zinser; NOEL ANDERSON; RICK WILBERDING; JAMIE KNUTSON Subject: RE: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01 P - Notice to Proceed Attachments: Demolition Permit Application.pdf; 325 W Park Affidavit and Demolition Order.PDF; Water Service Map.pdf Greg and Jennifer, Please see attached Demolition Permit application from DW Zinser Company, Inc, on behalf of the City of Waterloo under Emergency Demolition Services RACM Demo Contract RD-2025006-01 P, the emergency demolition of 325 W Park Avenue. The building has been deemed unsafe and at risk of collapse. The building has not and can not be tested and abated for asbestos, and will be demolished as a Regulated Asbestos Containing Material (RACM) demo. I have signed (or noted as N/A) all sign offs on the back of the sheet. I have confirmation from MidAmerican Energy that electric and gas are disconnected. Per the contract specifications, sewer and water kills can be completed AFTER the building is safely reduced to a pile of debris. I have also attached the Demolition Order, as well as a map of the water service. Dave and Zinser folks, even though per the specs the water can be completed AFTER demolition, Water Works is wondering if you could complete the water kill at the water main tomorrow, ahead of demolition which is on the opposite side of Park Avenue as the building, so a reasonably safe distance). If not, then after the building is down, that should be the first priority, to avoid (or limit) the potential for a major leak by demolishing a building with an active water service. As far as Water Works can tell, there is still active water service to the building. They do not feel safe sending their guys to shut the service off at the pave box, which is located close to the building along W Park Avenue (see attached water serve map). I have talked with Jamie Knutson in Engineering, and the sewer service goes out the back of the building into the alley. After demolition, Zinser can trace the service out the back and plug it at the property line along the alley. If we have any map of this, I'll send it as well. Jennifer, please issue the demolition permit and waive the fee, as it is a City Contract. Let me know if you need anything else to issue the permit. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 1 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF k%< 6 TERLOOJIOWA Community of Opportunity From: Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com> Sent: Monday,July 7, 2025 2:21 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Dave Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com> Cc: Beth Anderson <beth.anderson@dwzinser.com>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P- Notice to Proceed CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aric, Attached is the Demolition Permit Application for 325 W Park Ave. Thank you, UVJZ Chuck Steeples 515) 901-4072 chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,July 7, 2025 2:05 PM To: Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com>; Dave Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com> Cc: Beth Anderson <beth.anderson@dwzinser.com>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERL00-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P - Notice to Proceed DW Zinser, This e-mail shall serve as Notice to Proceed for Emergency Demolition Services RACM Demo Contract RD-2025-06-01 P (325 W Park Avenue). 2 Please find attached the fully signed contract. As discussed, you will get me the performance bond and proof of insurance tomorrow. Per the contract requirements, demolition of the building should be started by Wednesday, July 9, 2025 and the building safely reduced to a debris pile by Thursday, July 10, 2025. Let me know if you have any questions or need anything else. Once you have a demo permit form filled out, if you want to e-mail it to me, I will take care of the sign-offs on the backside of the form. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/V9C23SPS/www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com]WWW.CIty ofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF kJ -t TERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com> Sent: Monday,July 7, 2025 1:49 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Dave Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com> Cc: Beth Anderson <beth.anderson@dwzinser.com>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P 3 CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aric, Attached is the signed contract for 325 W Park Ave. Thank you, D VIZ Chuck Steeples 515) 901-4072 chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,July 7, 2025 10:09 AM To: Dave Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com> Cc: Beth Anderson <beth.anderson@dwzinser.com>; Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P Congratulations, DW Zinser is the low bidder for the Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01 P. Please find attached the contract. If all looks good, please print, sign, scan and send me a copy of it. I will also need the performance bond, but you indicated it may take until tomorrow to get that, which is fine. If I can get the contract back yet today, I would proceed with issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Also,just a note, as discussed in the bid specs, the property to the southeast of the property in question is a privately owned property that has a parking lot and a detached garage on it. The building has partially 4 collapsed onto this property, but the Contractor is not to enter this property except to the limited extent required to remove building materials that have fallen onto the property. However, if Contractor works out an access agreement with the owner, it could make demolition activities easier. The legal name of the property owner is "NRG MEDIA LLC". They operate radio stations out of the adjacent building at 512 Jefferson St (it may also be addressed 514 Jefferson St). And as discussed on the phone, the City is very concerned about getting this building down safely as quickly as possible, so your commitment to be knocking it down by Wednesday, July 9th based on an award and notice to proceed occurring today is extremely important to the City. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/V9C23SPS/www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com]www.city ofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF A• x F -) - , TERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity From: Beth Anderson<beth.anderson@dwzinser.com> Sent: Wednesday,July 2, 2025 8:15 AM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: Dave Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com>; Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com> Subject: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P 5 CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aric, Please see the attached bid submission from DW Zinser Company, Inc. Thank you, Beth Anderson Office Manager Zinser Companies 1775 Commercial Dr Watford, IA 52351 0:319-846-8090 www.dwzinser.com VISER COMPANY Demollion Mana,enlem DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. 6 PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. 7 KELLEY FELCHLE From: ARIC SCHROEDER Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 10:11 AM To: Chuck Steeples; Dave Zinser Cc:Beth Anderson; NOEL ANDERSON Subject: RE: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01 P - Notice to Proceed They issued a stop demo order! Please hault From: Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com> Sent: Monday,July 7, 2025 2:21 PM To: ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Dave Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com> Cc: Beth Anderson <beth.anderson@dwzinser.com>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P- Notice to Proceed CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aric, Attached is the Demolition Permit Application for 325 W Park Ave. Thank you, 1/2ZA Chuck Steeples 515) 901-4072 chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,July 7, 2025 2:05 PM To: Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com>; Dave Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com> Cc: Beth Anderson <beth.anderson@dwzinser.com>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P- Notice to Proceed DW Zinser, This e-mail shall serve as Notice to Proceed for Emergency Demolition Services RACM Demo Contract RD-2025-06-01 P (325 W Park Avenue). i Please find attached the fully signed contract. As discussed, you will get me the performance bond and proof of insurance tomorrow. Per the contract requirements, demolition of the building should be started by Wednesday, July 9, 2025 and the building safely reduced to a debris pile by Thursday, July 10, 2025. Let me know if you have any questions or need anything else. Once you have a demo permit form filled out, if you want to e-mail it to me, I will take care of the sign-offs on the backside of the form. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.OutlookN9C23SPS/www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com]www.city ofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF JJ4iTERLoOIOWA Community of Opportunity From: Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com> Sent: Monday,July 7, 2025 1:49 PM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG>; Dave Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com> Cc: Beth Anderson <beth.anderson@dwzinser.com>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: Re: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P 2 CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aric, Attached is the signed contract for 325 W Park Ave. Thank you, Chuck Steeples 515) 901-4072 chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com From:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Sent: Monday,July 7, 2025 10:09 AM To: Dave Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com> Cc: Beth Anderson <beth.anderson@dwzinser.com>; Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com>; NOEL ANDERSON <NOEL.ANDERSON@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Subject: RE: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P Congratulations, DW Zinser is the low bidder for the Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01 P. Please find attached the contract. If all looks good, please print, sign, scan and send me a copy of it. I will also need the performance bond, but you indicated it may take until tomorrow to get that, which is fine. If I can get the contract back yet today, I would proceed with issuance of a Notice to Proceed. 3 Also,just a note, as discussed in the bid specs, the property to the southeast of the property in question is a privately owned property that has a parking lot and a detached garage on it. The building has partially collapsed onto this property, but the Contractor is not to enter this property except to the limited extent required to remove building materials that have fallen onto the property. However, if Contractor works out an access agreement with the owner, it could make demolition activities easier. The legal name of the property owner is "NRG MEDIA LLC". They operate radio stations out of the adjacent building at 512 Jefferson St(it may also be addressed 514 Jefferson St). And as discussed on the phone, the City is very concerned about getting this building down safely as quickly as possible, so your commitment to be knocking it down by Wednesday, July 9th based on an award and notice to proceed occurring today is extremely important to the City. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/V9C23SPS/www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com]www.City ofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF J4iTERLOOIOWA Community of Opportunity From: Beth Anderson<beth.anderson@dwzinser.com> Sent: Wednesday,July 2, 2025 8:15 AM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> 4 Cc: Dave Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com>; Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com> Subject: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aric, Please see the attached bid submission from DW Zinser Company, Inc. Thank you, Beth Anderson Office Manager Zinser Companies 1775 Commercial Dr Watford, IA 52351 0:319-846-8090 www.dwzinseicom ZINSER COMPANY Demolition Management DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this 5 information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 22 E-MAIL COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM THIS ADDRESS MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. 6 KELLEY FELCHLE From: ARIC SCHROEDER Sent: Monday, July 7, 2025 10:10 AM To: Dave Zinser Cc:Beth Anderson; Chuck Steeples; NOEL ANDERSON Subject: RE: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01 P Attachments: Emergency Demolition RACM Demo Contract RD-2025-06-01 P 325 W Park Ave.pdf; Bid Tab 07-02-25 - Emergency Demolition Order RACM Demo Contract RD-2025-06-01 P.pdf Congratulations, DW Zinser is the low bidder for the Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01 P. Please find attached the contract. If all looks good, please print, sign, scan and send me a copy of it. I will also need the performance bond, but you indicated it may take until tomorrow to get that,which is fine. If I can get the contract back yet today, I would proceed with issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Also,just a note, as discussed in the bid specs, the property to the southeast of the property in question is a privately owned property that has a parking lot and a detached garage on it. The building has partially collapsed onto this property, but the Contractor is not to enter this property except to the limited extent required to remove building materials that have fallen onto the property. However, if Contractor works out an access agreement with the owner, it could make demolition activities easier. The legal name of the property owner is "NRG MEDIA LLC". They operate radio stations out of the adjacent building at 512 Jefferson St (it may also be addressed 514 Jefferson St). And as discussed on the phone, the City is very concerned about getting this building down safely as quickly as possible, so your commitment to be knocking it down by Wednesday, July 9th based on an award and notice to proceed occurring today is extremely important to the City. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Aric A. Schroeder City Planner Community Planning and Development 715 Mulberry St. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA 50703 Phone: 319-291-4366 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com CITY OF q kx TERLOO IOWA Community of Opportunity 1 From: Beth Anderson<beth.anderson@dwzinser.com> Sent: Wednesday,July 2, 2025 8:15 AM To:ARIC SCHROEDER<ARIC.SCHROEDER@WATERLOO-IA.ORG> Cc: Dave Zinser<dwzinser@gmail.com>; Chuck Steeples<chuck.steeples@dwzinser.com> Subject: DW Zinser Co. Bid Submission for Emergency Demolition Services (RACM) Contract RD-2025-06-01P CAUTION:This email originated from outside the City of Waterloo email system. Do not click links or open unexpected attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aric, Please see the attached bid submission from DW Zinser Company, Inc. Thank you, Beth Anderson Office Manager Zinser Companies 1775 Commercial Dr Watford, IA 52351 0:319-846-8090 www.dwzinsercomm ICIER COMPANY Demolition Manasement 2