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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.20.2025 Council Meeting Minutes AffidavitTHE COURIER AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION See Proof on Next Page Waterloo -Cedar Falls Courier 6915 Chancellor Drive Cedar Falls 50613 (319) 291-1400 State of Florida, County of Broward, ss: Anjana Bhadoriya, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That (s)he is a duly authorized signatory of Column Software, PBC, duly authorized agent of Waterloo -Cedar Falls Courier, a publication that is a "legal newspaper" as that phrase is defined for the city of Cedar Falls, for the County of Black Hawk, in the state of Iowa, that this affidavit is Page 1 of 2 with the full text of the sworn -to notice set forth on the pages that follow, and that the attachment hereto contains the correct copy of what was published in said legal newspaper in consecutive issues on the following dates: PUBLICATION DATES: Nov. 4, 2025 NOTICE ID: F7nsXEGgsjCHpVMJ7H3m PUBLISHER ID: COL-IA-603042 NOTICE NAME: 0/20/2025 Council Meeting Minutes Publication Fee: $393.60 Ah�aha 8l.adorya (Signed) VERIFICATION State of Florida County of Broward Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me on this: 11/05/2025 Notary Public Notarized remotely online using communication technology via Proof. 0/20/2025 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 1 of 2 Newspaper page size: Width: 9.86 in., Height: 20.40 in. October 20, 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 20, 2025. Roll Call. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Mr. Boesen, Mr. Nichols, Ms. Creigh- ton -Smith, Mr. Chiles, Mr. Simon, Ms. Wilder and Mr. Feuss. Prayer or Moment of Silence Pledge o1 Allegiance Rob Nichols At - I age Council Member Approval of Agenda as oro0osed or amended FeusslNichols that the agenda as amended, by remov- ing Resolution Item No. 6, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes of the October 6. 21125 Regular Council and Work Session as proposed or amended Feuss/Nichols that the minutes of the October 6, 2025, Regular Session meeting as proposed, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMFNTS The following individuals commented on various subjects. Aaron Stacey Roberts, 411 Almond Street Marry Potter, Grout Museum Trustee Megan Butler, 818 Clough Street LaTonya Graves, 607 E. Donald Street Kristin Krum, 703 Maynard Avenue Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road Beverly Cosby, 315 Wendell Court Mr. Boesen commented that he emailed Mr. Knutson today for an update on San Maman Drive and La Porte Road. Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, provided an update on the two road construction projects. Mr. Chiles requested an update on 310 Upland. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided an up- date of asbestos removal at 310 Upland. Mr. Chiles Shared that the Ward 1 and Ward 2 office hours would be at noon at the Ridgeway Drive Sidecar Coffee this Saturday. Ms. Belinda Creighton -Smith shared that Ward 3 and Ward 4 will be at the Jubi- lee Freedom Center on Thursday at 6:00 euss/Chiles toclosese public comments. Voice vote - Ayes: Seven. Motion carded. CONSENT AGENDA Feuss/Nichols that the following items on the con- sent agenda be received and placed on file, including the payment of bills for October 13, 2025, in the amount of 515,270,098.73, and October 20, 2025, in the amount of $3,928,993.19, be received and placed one file. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Bills Payment Finance Committee In- voice Summary Report a coov of which Is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-573. Resolution aooroving the request of Star ESNinment Ltd fora waiver for a cod crate driveway located at 2625 W Airline Highway. with the elimination of the side- walk section due to inability to meet grade teouiremenis. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-574. Besolution_appLoxuog.lhe request by James Duncan for tax exemptions on the Construction of a new single-family house valued at S300 000.00. for property locat- ed at 129 Axlenvood_DIlie. and located in the Consolidated Liman Revitalization Area (CURA) Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-575. Resolution approving the repuest by Trov Seemann, for tax exemptions on the con - Chi i0lion of a new single-family house val- ued at $280 000.00r pry fom located at 2230 Independence Ave ua nd locat- ed in the Consolidated Urban Revitalize- tienAtee (CORAL Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-576. Resolution approving the request by Chris Fischels. for tax_exemptions on the construction of a new commercial build- ing valued at S170 000 00 for oro0egy located at 1809 Black Hawk Street and located in the Consolidated I lamp Revi- talization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-577. Resolution approving award of bid to MidState Solution LLC. of Baxter Iowa. in the amount of $230.786.93. approving the contract. bonds antl cart ficate of 'n- rranre in conjunction with the FY 202e Sidewalk Intel Sidewalk Ramo and Trail Repair Program - Zone 5A Contract No 1131. and authorizing the Mayor and Citv Clerk to execute said documents Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-578. Resolution setting date of public hearing as Monday December 1 2025 on an ap- plication for a State Revolving Fund loan and to make available to the public the contents nl an envtmnmental infarmatinn document and the CiN's 0roiect plan and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025.579. Resolution setting date of public hear- ing as November 3 2025. to aoorove a rezone repuest by Rnhsnn Homes to rezone s0oroximately 3707 acres from 'R-3" Multiple Residence District to "R-3 R-P' Planned Multiple Residence District located east of Omaha Avenue and in- struct the City Clerk to publish notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-580. Resolution selling date of public hearing as November 3. 2025 to aoorove a Site Plan Amendment repuest by Xcel Elec- tric LLC for the construction of a 5000 square font bidding in the "R-P" Rosiness Park District located south of 3211 Than Trail. and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-581. Resolution setting the date of public hear- ing as November 3 2025 for the sale and conveyance of 420 Bayard Street in the Church Row Neighbnrhoxl to Iowa Heartland HabitaLlor Humanity includ- ing a Development Agreement including a demolition agreement and grant of $7.500 00 for Infill housing development, andietaw.ct the City Clerk to publish no- tice- Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-582. inasolution approvi00 the Provider Panic_ Mann Agreement for FY 2027 and au- thorizing the Medical Supervisor. Jason Hernandez to execute said agreement Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-583. Resolution aooroving the Ground Emer- oencv Medical Transport (GEMT) Pro- gram related IGT Fund Transfer Agree- ment for FY 2027 and authorizing the mayor to execute said document Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-584. Resolution aooroving award of hotel/mo- tel tax council discretionary funds to the MHO in the amount o156-800,g0. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-585. Resolution aooroving Completion of Prol- ect and Recommendation of Acceptance Turf Services LI of Dunkerton.IOwa $ the amount of S54 208 00. in coniunction with the FY 2026 Levee Rip Rap Spray- ing Contract No. 1120 and receive and file a two-year maintenance bond Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-586. Motion to aoorove Change Order No 24 with ITG Communications LLC. of Hen- dersonville -Tennessee -to n.nnt.inrtepoo Of S1 028 028.66 in conjunction with the FY 2023 Construction of a Fiber -to -the - Premise Feeder/Distribution and Back- bone Network Project. Contract No 1088 and w rthorizing the Mayor end City Clerk to execute said document Motion to approve Change Order No 25 with ITG Communications 11 C of Hen- dersonville.Tennessee for a net increase of $18 149 60 in coniunction with the FY 2023 Construction 0f a Fiber -to -the - Premise Feeder/Distribution and Back- bone Network Project Contract No 1088 and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk t0 execute said dnmunent Motion to aoorove Change Order No 76 with ITC Communications. LLC of Hendersonville Tennessee for a net decrease of $50 828 32 in conjunction with the FY 2023 Construction of a Fiber - to -the -Premise Feeder/Distribution and Backbone Network Prolecl. Contract No. 1088. and authorizing the Mayor and Cily Clerk to execute said doe'imnr Motion to aoorove Change Order No. 30 with ITG Communications. LLC of Hen- dersonville Tennessee for a net increase of S648 926 06 in coniunction with the FY 2023 Construction of a Fiber -to -the - Premise Feed8rtDistribution_and Back - hone Network Project Contract No 1088 and authorizi g the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Communication from the Police Depart- ment nn the nntice n1 the conrlisinn of employment of David Bow Police Offi- cer effective October 3. 2025 with rec- ommendation of appoval of payout of $17 362 56 for amused benefits. Communication from the Library Depart- ment On the notice o1 the conclusion of employment of David Faked I bray Di- rector effective July 10 2025. with rec- ommendation of approval of payout of 811.705.121or unused benefits Motion In approve the appointment of Jonathan Gentz from the current Civil Service List to the position of Eouioment Operator II in the Street Depadment ef- fective October 21 2025 Motion to aoorove the appointment of Michiel Derifield from the current Civil Service I ist to the position of Eouioment r - Street Department ef- fective October 21 2025. Motion to aoorove the appointment of Mike Hackbarth from the current Civil Service I ist to the position of Eouioment Operator II in the Street Department ef- fective October 21. 2025 Liquor Licenses Chapala Mexican Restaurant. 900 La Pode Road. Class C. w/Ouldoor Service aasndSmday Sales 1Renewal t0L22/2026 Family Dollar #30944 2206 Kimball Ave- nue Class B w/Sunday Sales (Renewal 07/31 /2026 Fesler's PIM 324 E 4th Street Class C w/Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales (Renewal) 07/21/2026 Placita 321 W 4th Street Class C wf Sunday Sales (Renewal) 09/28/2076 Bonds PUBLIC HEARINGS Request by Pelle Building Systems on behalf of RICKS Holdings for a Site Plan Amendment to construct a storage facil- ity in "M-2 P' Planned Industrial District located east of 155_Warp Dfiye. Nichols/Feuss to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. This being the time and place of the pub- lic hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and there were none. Nichols/Feuss to close public hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Com- mission. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. otion carded. Nichols/Feuss rec t to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time an ordinance amendment to Or- dinance No. 5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance, by amend- ing the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 10-4-4, approving a Site Plan Amendment request by Pella Building Systems on behalf of BKKS Holdings for a Site Plan Amendment to construct a storage facility in "M-2,P" Planned In- dustrial District located east of 155 Warp Drive. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nichols/Feuss to suspend the rules. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nichols/Feuss to consider and pass for the second and third limes and adopt ordinance. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Or- dinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5805. Reouest bo Trov Morris for a Site Plan Amendment to allow for a restaurant ice cream shoo and sign shoo in a former fu- neral home in the "S-1" Shopping Center District located at 3148 Kimball Avenue Feuss/Chiles to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. This being the time and place of the pub- lic hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and there were none. Feuss/Chiles to close public hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Com- mission. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Feuss/Chiles to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time an ordinance amendment to Or- dinance No. 5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance, by amend- ing the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 10-4-4, approving a Site Plan Amendment request by Troy Moms to al- low for a restaurant, ice cream shop, and sign shop in a former funeral home in the "Si" Shopping Center District located at 3146 Kimball Avenue. Roll Call vote - Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Boesen commented that he does not have enough parking but that he has worked out a plan with neighboring busi- ness Owners for a solution. Feuss/Chiles to suspend the rules. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Feuss/Chiles to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Or- dinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5806. RESOLUTIONS Resolution aooroving an Amendment to the Development and Minimum Assess- ment Agreement with Airline Storms LLC. originally approved June 20 2022. to extend the timeline for improvement completions amend the minimum as- sessed value and allow for the sale of units on property located at 3318 West Airline Highway and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Boesen/Nichols Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion car- ried. Resolution adopted and upon ap- proval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-587. Megan Butler, 818 Clough Street, ques- tioned if the tax incentive would transfer to the new owner. Noel Anderson. Community Planning and Development Director, provided an over- view of the Amendment to the Develop- ment Agreement and explained that there would be no tax rebates until all three phases of the agreement are met, and at that point everyone paying taxes out there would become eligible for the five - years at fifty percent. Mr. Boesen commented that in the amendment states that Mr. Anderson grants permission to sell the property, and he is curious as to why that does not have to come before the council. Noel Anderson explained that with this amendment, the council is approving the sale of the properties so we do not have to come back for the sale of each unit. He commented that if, in the future, the coun- cil preferred that each unit come back individually, that could be done. Resolution a0orovi g an amendment to the Development greement with Half Dozen Properties for the construction of a new_duplex located west of 720 Upton Avenue with a Minimum Assessment Agreement. and authorizing the Mayor and Cily Clerk to execute said agree- meas. Boesen/Nichols Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion car- ried. Resolution adopted and upon ap- proval by Mayor assigned No. 2025.588 David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, ques- tioned whether the narrowing of the hall- way meets code. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, commented that it does meet both the building and fire codes. Resolution approving a Temporary Fasement Agreement in the amount of S349.00. with La Porte Road DQ. Inc. located at 1506 La Porte Road in con - gamey) with the I a Porte Road Phase II Reconstruction Proiect. and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document Boesen/Nichols Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion car- ried. Resolution adopted and upon ap- proval by Mayor assigned No. 2025.589. Resolution aooroving a Development Agreement with lowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for the construction of two single-family homes or a diplex on Oak - lawn Avenue in the Church Row Neigh- borhood including a Demolition Aoree- ment, an Acquisition Grant of S28 750 00. and Infil Housing Grant of S15 000 00 and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents Chiles/Nichols Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion car- ried. Resolution adopted and upon ap- proval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-590. David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, ques- tioned'd we know the cost of demolition. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, shared that the demolition will need to be bid on, but he could artange for estimates to be sent to Mr. Dreyer via email. Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, commented that this is an example of where the city could give one of the hundreds of empty lots we already own to help Habitat, instead of spending tax- payer dollars for the purchase and dem- olition. Mr. Boesen questioned what funding source would be used for the project. Noel Anderson explained that this would be eligible for bonds or AR PA funds. Mr. Boesen shared that he would prefer to use ARPA funds. Mr. Simon requested clarification on which properties are identified to go to Habitat for Humanity for development. Noel Anderson explained that they meet with Habitat for Humanity once or twice a month to discuss and prioritize certain areas. He shared that there is also a Di- lapidated Housing Committee that meets once a month to review 657A properties and explained how the 657A process works. Mr. Simon asked if the Dilapidated Hous- ing Committee is made up of volunteers or if it is by appointment. Noel Anderson explained that it is a staff committee where sometimes our part- ners, like Habitat for Humanity, come to talk with the staff. The committee is made up of staff from various departments with- in the city. Mayor Hart explained that the partnership with Habitat for Humanity was formed years ago. He shared that though this property is purchased, it will triple the val- ue that goes back on that property after it is built. Mr. Chiles commented that projects like this improve neighborhoods and im- proved neighborhoods is how we trans- form neighborhoods and increase as- sessed values. Resolution approving and 850e0ling an Acquisition Contract and approving a Qom to sell real nrnnerty to the City of Waterloo for a partial nghtof-wav ac- quisition and Permanent and Tempo- hwestmsements Agreements with Price $vestments LI C in the amount $25 000 00 located at 1955 Locke Av- enue. in coniuncton with the La Porte Road Phase II Reconstruction Project, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents Chiles/Nichols Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion car- ried. Resolution adopted and upon ap- prove! by Mayor assigned No. 2025-591. Resolution approving Ground Lease Agreements 121 of uo to 50 years with Grand Husk Solar of Chicago Illinois for approximately 759 acres at the Waterloo Regional Airport effective upon execution of the agreement for the development of solar fields in various locations as de- fined within the agreement with a one- time signing fee of S54Vacre plus annual rent of 550/acre during the development term. 5350/acre during the construction term and 51.400/acre during the oroduc- tan tens (subject to twn•nercent per year increase during the production term). and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to executerisaadocument. This item was removed from the agenda. Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Terracon Con- sulta_nis Inc 01 C040n F o Iowa 'n the amount not to exceed S31.350 00 in coniunction with the FY 2026 EDA WARP Storm Sanitary and Water Extensions Contract No 1138 and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document Chiles/Nichols Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion car- ried. Resolution adopted and upon ap- proval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-592. Resolution approvingat Engineering Services Agreement with Strand Associ- ates to uodate the Waste Water Treat- ment Plant Facilities Plan from 2017. in an amount not to exceed $215 000.00 +11d mdhorbing the Mayor to emcee.sail document Chiles/Nicholsc Cal Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion car- ried. Resolution adopted and upon ap- proval by Mayor assigned No. 2025-593. Resolution approving a Professional Ser- vices Agreement with Fehr Graham Fngi- peering and Environmental for an amount not to exceed S4 500.00. to perform land surveying work at 360 Westfield Avenue and authorizing the Mayor to eremite said document. Chiles/Nichols Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion car- ried. Resolution adopted and upon ap- proval by Mayor assigned No.2025.594. ADJOURNMENT Feuss/Chiles that the council adjourn at 6:15 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. City KelClerkly Felchle 0/20/2025 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 2 of 2