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October 6, 2025
The City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in REGULAR SESSION at Harold E. Getty
Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 PM, on Monday, October 6, 2025.
Roll CaII.
Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Mr. Boesen, Ms. Creighton -Smith, Mr. Chiles, Mr. Simon, Ms.
Wilder and Mr. Feuss. Mr. Nicholas was absent.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance, Dave Boesen, Ward 2 Council Member.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Feuss/Wilder
that the agenda, as presented, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart commented that the first two public hearings have been canceled.
Approval of Minutes of the September 15, 2025, Regular Council Session as proposed or
amended.
Feuss/Wilder
that the minutes of the September 15, 2025, Regular Session, as proposed, be approved. Voice
vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals commented on various subjects.
Aaron Stacey Roberts, 411 Almond
Jeanie Miller, Main Street Waterloo Board Member
Brianne Garrison, Let Love Lead Iowa non-profit organization
Wayne Natham, 548 Cloverdale
Mr. Chiles shared that the combined meeting for Ward 1 and 2 will take place at noon on the
last Saturday of each month at the Ridgeway Sidecar coffee shop.
Feuss/Wilder
to close public comments. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Feuss/Wilder
that the following items on the consent agenda, including the payment of bills for September 22,
2025, in the amount of $4,236,553.05, and October 6, 2025, in the amount of $5,535,012.60,
be received and placed on file. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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Mr. Boesen requested consent agenda item number 19 be removed and considered separately.
Bills Payment, Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-534.
Resolution approving Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for Tobacco Violation - Second
Offense with Kwik Star #580, 506 W. 9th Street, Waterloo, Iowa, and acceptance of a civil
penalty in the amount of $1,500.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-535.
Resolution approving the request of Tim Frederick for a waiver for a concrete driveway, located
at 2523 W. 3rd Street, with the elimination of the sidewalk section due to inability to meet grade
requirements.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-536.
Resolution approving request of Michael Cole, for a waiver for a concrete driveway, located at
707 Belle Street, and authorizing the construction of a concrete driveway and placing a
driveway or sidewalk on City -owned right-of-way on an unimproved street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-537.
Resolution approving the request of James Varney for a waiver for a concrete driveway, located
at 1057 Dundee Avenue, with the elimination of the sidewalk section due to inability to meet
grade requirements.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-538.
Resolution approving the request by Cedar Valley 4 Rent LLC, for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new commercial building valued at $400,000.00, for property located at 339
W. 13th Street and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-539.
Resolution approving the request by Jeffrey Dow, for tax exemptions on the construction of a
new condominium unit valued at $269,000.00, for property located at 4133 Omaha Avenue and
located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-540.
Resolution approving the request by Natesh Yepuri, for tax exemptions on the construction of a
new single-family house valued at $549,900.00, for property located at 1825 Red Tail Drive and
located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-541.
Resolution accepting improvements of Mustedan 1st Addition.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-542.
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Resolution setting date of public hearing as October 20, 2025, to approve a Site Plan
Amendment request by Pella Building Systems on behalf of BKKS Holdings, to construct a
storage facility in "M-2,P" Planned Industrial District located east of 155 Warp Drive, and
instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-543.
Resolution setting date of public hearing as October 20, 2025, to approve a request by Troy
Morris for a Site Plan Amendment to allow for additional uses including a restaurant, ice cream
shop, and sign shop in a former funeral home in the "S-1" Shopping Center District located at
3146 Kimball Avenue, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-544.
Resolution approving the award of bid to Midwest Demolition Contractors, Inc. of Walford, Iowa,
in the amount of $224,700.00, approving the contract, bond, and certificate of insurance, in
conjunction with Demolition and Site Clearance Services, Contract No. D-2025-08-01P, at 310
Upland Drive, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-545.
Resolution approving the award of bid to Lehman Trucking & Excavating, Inc. of Waterloo,
Iowa, in the amount of $317,375.00, approving the contract, bond, and certificate of insurance,
in conjunction with Demolition and Site Clearance Services, Contract No. RD-2025-08-02P, at
100 E. 9th Street and 1117 Lincoln Street, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
said documents.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-546.
Resolution determining the necessity and setting date of public hearing as November 3, 2025,
to approve Amendment No. 7 to the Martin Road Urban Renewal Development Plan, to remove
a property from the TIF area, and setting date of consultation with taxing entities as October 17,
2025, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-547.
Resolution determining the necessity and setting date of public hearing as November 3, 2025,
to approve Amendment No. 9 to the San Marnan Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, to
remove a property from the TIF area, and setting date of consultation with taxing entities as
October 17, 2025, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-548.
Resolution determining the necessity and setting date of public hearing as November 3, 2025,
to approve the Amended and Restated South Waterloo Unifed Urban Renewal and
Redevelopment Plan, and setting date of consultation with taxing entities as October 17, 2025,
and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-549.
Resolution determining the necessity and setting date of public hearing as November 3, 2025,
to approve the Amendment to the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and
Redevelopment Plan for the 2025 Expansion Area, and setting date of consultation with taxing
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entities as October 17, 2025, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-550.
Resolution determining the necessity and setting date of public hearing as November 3, 2025,
to approve the Baltimore Fields Urban Renewal Plan, and setting date of consultation with
taxing entities as October 17, 2025, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-551.
Resolution determining the necessity and setting date of public hearing as November 3, 2025,
to approve the Highland Meadows Urban Renewal Plan, and setting date of consultation with
taxing entities as October 17, 2025, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
This item was removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
Resolution accepting an IDOT Air Service Development Grant Agreement, in the amount of
$48,000.00, for the promotion of passenger air service from the Waterloo Regional Airport, and
authorizing the Mayor and Director of Aviation to execute said document.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-552.
Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for
work performed by Vieth Construction Corporation, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, in the amount of
$97,126.10, in conjunction with the FY 2025 Idaho Street Fiber Hut, Contract No. 1112, and
receive and file a two-year maintenance bond.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-553.
Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 with Peterson Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa, for a
net increase of $20,788.75, in conjunction with the FY 2026 Airport Fence Relocation, Contract
No. 1133, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
Motion approving Change Order No. 2 with Matt Construction, Inc. of Sumner, Iowa, for a total
increase of $3,930.59 in conjunction with the FY 2025 South Hills Golf Course Maintenance
Building Contract No. 1130, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
Motion approving Change Order No. 2 to the Professional Agreement with Terracon, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $25,000.00, for additional construction observation, in conjunction with
FY 2024 Hawthorne Avenue Storm Sewer Lift Station Relief Well, Contract No. 1066, and
authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
Motion to approve Change Order No. 27 with ITG Communications, LLC, of Hendersonville,
Tennessee, for a net increase of $120,066.36, in conjunction with the FY 2023 Construction of
a Fiber -to -the -Premise Feeder/Distribution and Backbone Network Project, Contract No. 1088,
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
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Motion to approve Change Order No. 28 with ITG Communications, LLC, of Hendersonville,
Tennessee, for a net increase of $61,411.83, in conjunction with the FY 2023 Construction of a
Fiber -to -the -Premise Feeder/Distribution and Backbone Network Project, Contract No. 1088,
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Motion to approve Change Order No. 29 with ITG Communications, LLC, of Hendersonville,
Tennessee, for a net increase of $83,074.31, in conjunction with the FY 2023 Construction of a
Fiber -to -the -Premise Feeder/Distribution and Backbone Network Project, Contract No. 1088,
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Motion to approve Final Quantity Summary with Vieth Construction Corporation, of Cedar Falls,
Iowa, for a net increase of $4,856.30, in conjunction with the FY 2025 Idaho Street Fiber Hut,
Contract No. 1112, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Motion approving appointment of Daniel Greer from Interim Street Director to the position of
Street Director in the Street Department division of Public Works, effective October 2025.
Cathy Schuler, Board/Commission: Main Street Waterloo, Expiration Date:N/A, [Newj.
Motion to receive and file Leisure Services Commission Board minutes of August 12, 2025.
Motion to receive and file Airport Board minutes of August 13, 2025.
Liquor Licenses
The Brown Bottle, 209 W. 5th Street, Class C, w/Sunday Sales (Renewal)10/21/2026.
The Brown Derby Ballroom, 618 Sycamore Street, Class C, w/Living quarters and Sunday
Sales (New) 09/30/2026.
Casey's #2879, 3260 University Avenue, Class E, w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) 09/30/2026.
Casey's 218 Pub, 4010-4018 University Avenue, Class C w/Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales
(Renewal) 09/30/2026.
Chilito's Mexican Bar & Grill, 441 E. Tower Park Drive, Class C w/Outdoor Service/Sunday
Sales (Renewal) 08/07/2026
Damon's Sports Bar & Grill1 2122 Kimball Avenue, Class C w/Sunday Sales (Renewal)
10/04/2026.
Danny's on Donald, 2401 Falls Avenue, Class C w/Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales
(Renewal) 10/04/2026.
Family Dollar Store #30944, 2206 Kimball Avenue, Class B w/Sunday Sales (Ownership
Updates) 07/31/2026.
Family Dollar Store #32879, 1608 University Avenue, Class B w/Sunday Sales (Ownership
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Updates) 03/07/2026.
Karma Bar, 309 West 4th Street, Class C w/Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales (Renewal)
10/14/2026.
K-ZAR, Inc., 1761 Independence Avenue, Class E w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) 10/13/2026.
Rudy's Tacos -Beer Hall -Lava Lounge, Class C w/Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales
(Renewal) 09/27/2026.
Studio 13 Waterloo, 304 & 308 West 4th Street, Class C w/Sunday Sales (Renewal)
07/31/2026.
Walmart Super Center, 1335 Flammang Drive, Class E w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) 09/30/2026.
Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permits
K-Zar, Inc., 1761 Independence Avenue. (Retail Tobacco)
Bonds.
19. Resolution determining the necessity and setting date of public hearing as November 3,
2025, to approve the Highland Meadows Urban Renewal Plan, and setting date of consultation
with taxing entities as October 17, 2025, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice. Roll Call
vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.
2025-554.
Mr. Boesen questioned why we would be setting a public hearing to approve a TIF when both
public hearings were canceled on the rezoning and development agreement.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the TIF actions
will take longer, and that they anticipate the Orange School former site redevelopment would
come back to council around the same timeframe as the date of public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Request by Midwest Development Co., on behalf of the City of Waterloo, to rezone
approximately 24.27 acres from "R-1" One and Two Family Residence District to "R-1, R-P"
Planned Residence District to construct seventy homes located south of Orange Road and west
of Kimball Avenue.
Public hearing is canceled.
Sale and conveyance of approximately 24.3 acres of city -owned property, located at the
southwest corner of Kimball Avenue and West Orange Road, in the amount of $1.00, to
Midwest Development Company, with a Development Agreement for the construction of
approximately seventy single-family homes.
Public hearing is canceled.
FY 2026 Sidewalk Infill, Sidewalk Ramp and Trail Repair Program - Zone 5A, Contract No.
1131.
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Feuss/Wilder
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments and there were none.
Feuss/Wilder
to close hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Feuss/Wilder
Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., and authorizing to
proceed. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor assigned No. 2025-555.
Feuss/Chiles
to receive, file and instruct the City Clerk to read bids, and refer to the City Engineer for
consideration. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Engineer's Estimate: $521,463.25
Brock Even Construction, LLC, Jesup, IA - 5% - $514,173.40
Midstate Solution, Baxter, IA - 5% - $230,786.93
Boulder Contracting, Grundy Center, IA - 5% - $371,161.48
Valentine Construction Co., Dubuque, IA - 5% - $259,963.11
FY 2026 Winn Street Sanitary Sewer, Contract No. 1134.
Wilder/Chiles
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments and there were none.
Wilder/Chiles
to close hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Wilder/Chiles
Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., and authorizing to
proceed. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor assigned No. 2025-556.
Wilder/Chiles
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to read bids. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Engineer's Estimate: $360,491.70
Lodge Construction, Clarksville, IA - 5% - $333,829.90
Denver Underground & Grading, Inc., Denver, IA - 5% - $287,973.60
Baker Enterprises, Inc. Waverly, IA - 5% - $294,767.60
Boomerang Copr., Anamosa, IA - 5% - $346,918.90
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Wynn Company, LLC, Warsaw, IA - 5% - 363,775.50
Peterson Contractors, Inc. Reinbeck, IA - 5% - $280,613.50
Wilder/Chiles
Resolution approving award of bid to Peterson Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa, in the
amount of $280,613.50, approving the contract, bond and certificate of insurance, in
conjunction with the FY 2026 Winn Street Sanitary Sewer, Contract No. 1134, and authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-557.
Sale and conveyance of a portion of the property to the southwest of 3211 Titan Trail, to Xcel
Electric LLC, in the amount of $1.00, for the construction of a 4,000 square foot building,
including a Development Agreement, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
documents.
Boesen/Chiles
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if Xcel Electric already exists in Waterloo.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, shared that Xcel Electric is
currently being run from a home and is expanding to build a building and hire more employees.
Haris Mumic, Owner, Xcel Electric, 1142 Columbus Drive, shared that there are currently five
employees, himself included, with an additional employee starting by the end of the month. He
explained the process that would take place to move the project forward pending the approval
of acquiring the property.
Boesen/Chiles
to close the hearing and receive and file oral comments. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Boesen/Chiles
Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of a portion of the property to the southwest of
3211 Titan Trail, to Xcel Electric LLC, in the amount of $1.00, for the construction of a 4,000
square foot building, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents. Roll
Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned
No. 2025-558.
Mr. Chiles questioned if the city has any money invested in the project.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided an overview of
development and infrastructure in the area. He shared that the developer of the business area,
Harold Youngblut, built out the infrastructure of the area. The city had one portion of Cyclone
Drive where RISE funds were used. The city has partnered with Harold Youngblut to continue
that development. We have acquired some of the land to bring businesses out there to pay
ourselves back through the tax increment financing.
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Mr. Chiles commented that we have heard citizens ask if these types of opportunities are
available to an individual, property owner or a business owner. He further commented that now
we are looking to do this for a local business that wants to expand the operation and that this is
within the purview of what the citizens have asked for.
Ms. Wilder asked Haris Mumic about how many potential jobs he would anticipate would be
created if he got this space.
Haris Murmic shared that he isn't looking to get too large at this stage but is hoping that 2-3
additional employees or apprenticeships will be added to the business.
Boesen/Creighton-Smith
Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Xcel Electric LLC for the construction of a
4,000 square foot building located to the southwest of 3211 Titan Trail and conveyance of the
property southwest of 3211 Titan Trail for $1.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said document. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon
approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-559.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution approving a Permanent Easement Agreement in the amount of $4,858.00, and
reimbursement for pavement removal in the amount of $983.00, totaling a just compensation
amount of $5,841.00, with Beverly Realty, LLC, located at 1507 La Porte Road, in conjunction
with the La Porte Road Phase II Reconstruction Project, and authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute said documents.
Feuss/Wilder
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-560.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, provided an update on the construction project.
Mr. Chiles questioned if overhead electrical lines would be buried as part of the project.
Jamie Knutson confirmed that burring electrical will be included with the project.
Resolution approving a Permanent Easement Agreement in the amount of $4,097.00, with
Kingu Properties, LLC, located at 1419 La Porte Road, in conjunction with the La Porte Road
Phase II Reconstruction Protect, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document.
Feuss/Wilder
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-561.
Resolution approving a Permanent Easement Agreement and Temporary Easement Agreement
in the amount of $1,802.00, with Casey's Marketing Company, located at 1604 La Porte Road,
in conjunction with the La Porte Road Phase II Reconstruction Project, and authorizing the
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Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents.
Feuss/Wilder
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-562.
Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for
the construction of a new single family home located at the southwest corner of Randall Street
and Norimer Street, in the Church Row Neighborhood, including an infill housing grant of
$7,500.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Chiles/Feuss
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-563.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if the grant increased for infill housing
development.
Mayor Hart commented that it was part of the Elevate Housing 2.0 and specifically targeted
neighborhoods receive a different incentive based on the condition of the neighborhood and the
efforts.
Resolution approving the acceptance of a Donation of Real Property Agreement to the City of
Waterloo from Hope Martin Anderson Revocable Trust, for property located at 2500 W. 4th
Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said documents.
Chiles/Feuss
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-564.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned why the owner does not just sell the property
outright, and why the city is becoming a real estate agent.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, shared that it would be a good
opportunity for the city to explore either rehabilitation or demolition and the creation of new infill
lots.
Mr. Chiles commented that the neighbors will be very happy to see some progress. He shared
that he would personally love to see the restored building go to Leisure Services and become
some type of wedding venue, but whatever we decide to do with it is better than what it is now.
Resolution approving the Cedar Skyline Corporation (doing business as Main Street Waterloo)
parking lot loan refinancing and continued loan guarantee, by the City of Waterloo, in an
amount not to exceed $124,981.54, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
documents.
Chiles/Feuss
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-565.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, asked if Cedar Skyline Corporation is a private business.
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Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that Cedar Skyline
is now Main Street. He provided background on the original grant, noting the city's requirement
to re -approve those documents every time they refinance.
Mr. Boesen questioned how many times this loan has been refinanced.
Noel Anderson shared that he thinks it is refinanced about every five years.
Mayor Hart commented that we have first right of refusal if they decide to sell it.
Resolution approving a Supplement Agreement No. 2 in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00,
for AECOM Techincal Services, Inc. to perform on -call planning and engineering services at the
Waterloo Regional Airport, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
Creighton-Smith/Feuss
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-566.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if any of the funds are covered by the FAA.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, commented that it is not
covered with FAA dollars.
Resolution approving a First Amendment to a Real Estate Purchase Agreement with John. R.
Wolfe and Margaret A. Wolfe, amending the timeline on the purchase of Tract 2 property, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Creighton-Smith/Feuss
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Boesen). Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon
approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-567.
Resolution approving a Design Services Agreement with Invision Architecture, not to exceed
$8,500.00, for planning and design services related to new fuel site locations and Public Works
facility updates, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-568.
Resolution approving a Professional Services Contract with Nutri-Ject Systems Inc., of Hudson,
Iowa in the amount of $79,847.09, for sludge storage tank cleaning and final land application of
biosolids, for the bottom 4 feet of tank solids plus $9,446.26 per foot for solids above the bottom
4 feet, in an amount not to exceed $98,739.61, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said
document.
Chiles/Wilder
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-569.
Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement
with AECOM, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $44,600.00 for construction -
related services, in conjunction with the FY 2026 Winn Street Sanitary Sewer, Contract No.
1134, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
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Chiles/Wilder
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and
assigned No. 2025-570.
Resolution approving an agreement with Pro -West & Associates, in
$3,835.80, to provide Sidewalk Inspection Application updates, and
execute said document.
upon approval by Mayor
an amount not to exceed
authorizing the Mayor to
Chiles/Wilder
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2025-571.
Resolution approving a third amendment to the Development Agreement and Minimum
Assessment Agreement with Bread to Beer LLC., (Single Speed Brewing Company), to provide
a grant of $750,000.00 and an additional five -years of tax rebates at seventy percent for the
additional improvements made to the site at 325 Commercial Street, and a new Minimum
Assessment value of $4,000,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
documents.
Wilder/Feuss
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Four. Ayes: Two (Boesen and Simon). Motion carried. Resolution adopted
and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-572.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented that this is a private business and the city should
not be partnering with them as a public entity.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, commented that this is one of the reasons we are the
highest taxed city in the state of Iowa.
Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, commented that we are giving seven hundred fifty million cash,
plus extending seventy percent tax abatement for another five years on the original building,
then adding another five years of abatement on the new million dollar portion. Tax Incremental
Financing isn't just a giveaway. It's actually supposed to finance things that build the economy,
not to entirely fund a private business's desire to expand. He asked the council to vote no on
this because it is not tenable.
Dave Morgan, Singlespeed Brewery at 325 Commercial Street, commented that, if approved,
this would create jobs, build the economy, create the third -largest brewery in Iowa, and will
elevate hospitality and tourism for downtown Waterloo.
Lisa Skubal, Grow Cedar Valley, commented that she supports the project.
Mr. Feuss commented that he and his wife love breweries. They travel the country, site see,
and check out the local breweries. He shared that this project is an incredible investment for
Waterloo and asked council to vote yes.
Mr. Simon questioned if the job opportunities would be high -quality jobs.
Dave Morgan shared a breakdown of the types of high -quality jobs that will be created.
Mr. Simon questioned the viability of the businesses the city is being asked to invest taxpayer
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dollars in.
Dave Morgan commented that the pro forma that the accountants have put together shows
profitability in three years.
Mr. Boesen commented that it bothers him that he was unaware of this project until he received
letters of support from citizens prior to it being on the agenda. The public should not learn of
something before the council does. He further shared that none of what is in the development
agreement was discussed at the original meeting back in August. He would like to see it
postponed until the next meeting, when Mr. Nichols is present, and he would like to schedule
meetings with Mr. Morgan and Noel Anderson to discuss the differences in this development
agreement.
Dave Morgan commented that a lot of the discrepancies Mr. Boesen spoke of were more likely
a lack of clarity in the meeting. The funding for building modifications and equipment was
exactly what was being talked about in the meeting that day. He shared that the individuals they
are recruiting to come to town will have other options, so the quicker we move on with this, the
better for both us and the city of Waterloo.
Creighton -Smith commented that she had been looking at how craft beers are contributing to
the economy and the numbers are very strong and there is potential to put Iowa on the map
with a global presence. She urges the council to vote yes.
Ms. Wilder has supported Single Speed from the beginning and questioned if the council does
postpone the vote, how far it would set Mr. Morgan's efforts back.
Dave Morgan commented that he cannot speak for Peace Tree and Backpocket, but said that
he has a letter of intent from them now that says if we get this approved, they are ready to
come up and be a part of Waterloo.
Mr. Chiles commented that it is a challenge to our council because it is a lot of money to be
absorbed by a TIF district at the same time as being very positive for our city. To him, this
makes sense but acknowledges the difficulty in making a decision. He questioned what
mitigation the city has in place if something were to go awry.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided information for the
worst case scenario.
Mr. Boesen moved to postpone the vote for two weeks and asked that Noel Anderson schedule
meetings so he could meet with Noel and Dave Morgan to review the changes in the agreement
from August 28 to this week.
The motion died due to lack of a second
ADJOURNMENT
Boesen/Feuss
that the council adjourn at 6:52 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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p—Signed by:
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Kelley Yeicrile
City Clerk
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