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July 6, 2026
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, July 6, 2026.
Pre -Meeting Items
Roll Call.
Mayor Dave Boesen in the Chair. Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Morrow, Ms. Berry, Mr. Salamanca, and Mr.
Simon. Ms. Creighton -Smith and Mr. Martin were absent.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance, Dave Morrow, Ward 2 Council Member.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Simon/Salamanca
that the agenda as amended, by removing Consent Agenda items #22 and #26 to be
considered separately, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes of the June 15, 2026, Council Regular Session, as proposed or amended.
Simon/Salamanca
that the minutes of the June 15, 2026, Council Regular Session, as proposed, be approved.
Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Simon/Salamanca
that the following items on the consent agenda be received and placed on file, including the
payment of bills for June 22, 2026, in the amount of $2,900,890.41, June 29, 2026, in the
amount of $4,517,184.70 and July 6, 2026, in the amount of $6,554,807.67. Roll Call vote -
Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Bills Payment, Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-338.
Resolution approving the request by Jeffrey and Denise Weber for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family house valued at $356,040.00, for property located at 610
Burbank Avenue and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
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assigned No. 2026-339.
Resolution approving the request by Jeanette Moore-Loggins, for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family home valued at $300,000.00 for property located at 312
Newell Street and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-340.
Resolution approving the request by Cary and Diana Krusemark, for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family home valued at $419,000.00, for property located at 108
Ogden Avenue and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-341.
Resolution approving the request by Becker Rental LLC, for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single family home valued at $280,529.00, for property located at 117 Axlewood Drive
and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-342.
Resolution approving the request by Jordan Weber and Trevor Kliever, for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new single family home valued at $266,500.00, for property located at 119
Axlewood Drive and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-343.
Resolution approving the request by Evan Baker, for tax exemptions on the construction of a
new single family home valued at $300,000.00, for property located at 131 Axlewood Drive and
located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-344.
Resolution approving the request by Hanson Brixen, for tax exemptions on the construction of a
new single family home valued at $317,999.00, for property located at 1229 West 7th Street
and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-345.
Resolution approving the request by E & C Investments LLC, for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family home valued at $173,000.00, for property located at 1131
Bertch Avenue and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-346.
Resolution approving the request by Steve Droste, for tax exemptions on the construction of a
new single family home valued at $350,000.00, for property located at 1016 Bishop Avenue and
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located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-347.
Resolution approving the request by Black River Bells, for tax exemptions on the construction of
a new commercial building valued at $2,400,000.00, for property located at 2065 Logan Avenue
and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-348.
Resolution approving an Assignment of Rebates to VGM Group from San Marnan Management
LTD f/k/a VGM Management LTD, and Galactic Development Corp. f/k/a VGM Development
Corp. for property located at 1111 Van Miller Way, and authorizing _the Mayor to execute said
document.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-349.
Resolution approving the request of Danniel Decker for a waiver for an asphalt driveway,
located at 1537 Newell Street, with the elimination of the sidewalk section for asphalt
driveways.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-350.
Resolution approving the request of Half Dozen Properties, LLC, for a waiver for a concrete
driveway, located at 806 Upton Avenue, with the elimination of the sidewalk section due to
inability to meet grade requirements.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-351.
Resolution approving the request of Half Dozen Properties, LLC, for a waiver for a concrete
driveway, located at 808 Upton Avenue, with the elimination of the sidewalk section due to
inability to meet grade requirements.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-352.
Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting date of bid
opening as July 23, 2026, and date of public hearing as August 3, 2026, in conjunction with
Asbestos Abatement Services, Contract AB-2026-07-01 P (70 Sycamore Street), and instruct
the City Clerk to publish notice.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-353.
Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting date of bid
opening as July 9, 2026, and date of public hearing as July 20, 2026, in conjunction with
Demolition and Site Clearance Services with regulated asbestos -containing materials, Contract
No. RD-2026-06-05P, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
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Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-354.
Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting date of bid
opening as July 23, 2026, and date of public hearing as August 3, 2026, in conjunction with the
FY 2027 Sidewalk Infill, Sidewalk Ramp, and Trail Repair Program - Zone 5B, Contract No.
1157, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-355.
Resolution setting date of public hearing as July 20, 2026 to review the funding
recommendations of the Community Development Board's FY27 Annual Action Plan for CDBG
and HOME funds for the Waterloo/Cedar Falls HOME Consortium, and instruct the City Clerk to
publish notice.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-356.
Resolution approving award of hotel/motel tax council discretionary funds to the Waterloo
Police Department in the amount of $12,800.00 for security detail at the National Cattle
Congress fair in September 2026.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-357.
Resolution approving award of hotel/motel tax council discretionary funds to the Waterloo
Community Foundation for Waterloo Youth City Council in the amount of $25,000.00.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-358.
Resolution approving Experience Waterloo Board recommendation for funding FY2027
Quarters 1 and 2 Hotel -Motel Tax Grants.
This item was removed by amendment for separate discussion.
Motion to approve Final Quantity Summary with Shift General Contracting, of Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, for a net decrease of $18,429.32, in conjunction with the FY 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr.
Drive Wetland A Restoration Project, Contract No. 1109, and authorizing the Mayor to execute
said document.
Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for
work performed by Shift General Contractors, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the amount of
$338,242.83, in conjunction with the FY 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Wetland A
Restoration Project, Contract No. 1109, and receive and file a two-year maintenance bond.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-359.
Motion to approve Final Quantity Summary with Baker Enterprises, Inc., of Waverly, Iowa, for a
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net increase of $22,554.57, in conjunction with the FY 2025 W.A.R.P. 4th Addition, Contract
No. 1114, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for
work performed by Baker Enterprises, Inc., of Waverly, Iowa, in the amount of $3,484,186.47, in
conjunction with the FY 2025 W.A.R.P. 4th Addition, Contract No. 1114, and receive and file a
two-year maintenance bond.
This item was removed by amendment for separate discussion.
Motion to approve Final Quantity Summary with Aspro, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, for a net
increase of $89,294.76, in conjunction with the FY 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No.
1115, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for
work performed by Aspro, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $5,009,792.08, in
conjunction with the FY 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 1115, and receive and file
a two-year maintenance bond.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-360.
Motion to approve Final Quantity Summary with Cedar Valley Corporation, of Waterloo, Iowa,
for a net decrease of $17,999.56, in conjunction with the FY 2025 E./W. San Marnan Drive
Reconstruction Project, Contract No. 1116, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said
document.
Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for
work performed by Cedar Valley Corporation, of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of
$5,349,518.80, in conjunction with the FY 2025 E./W. San Marnan Reconstruction Project,
Contract No. 1116, and receive and file a two-year maintenance bond.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-361.
Motion to approve Final Quantity Summary with Brock Even Construction, LLC, of Jesup, Iowa,
for a net decrease of $13,868.43, in conjunction with the FY 2026 Sidewalk Repair Assessment
Program - Zone 5A, Contract No. 1127, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for
work performed by Brock Even Construction, LLC, of Jesup, Iowa, in the amount of $62,975.00,
in conjunction with the FY 2026 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 5A, Contract No.
1127, and receive and file a two-year maintenance bond.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
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assigned No. 2026-362.
Communication from the Library Department on the notice of the conclusion of employment of
Josee Varboncoeur, Library Assistant, effective June 5, 2026, with recommendation of approval
of payout of $1,848.66 for unused benefits.
Communication from the Community Development Department on the notice of the conclusion
of employment of Rudy Jones, Community Development Director, effective May 29, 2026, with
recommendation of approval of payout of $20,065.80 for unused benefits.
Communication from the Community Development Department on the notice of the conclusion
of employment of Stepjhanie Shavers, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, effective May 27,
2026, with recommendation of approval of payout of $5,094.35 for unused benefits.
Communication from the Police Department on the notice of the conclusion of employment of
Melissa Lippert, Police Officer, effective June 12, 2026, with recommendation of approval of
payout of $43,926.96 for unused benefits.
Motion to approve the hiring of Morgan Jacobs from the current Civil Service List to the
position of Waste Water Operator in the Waste Management Services, effective July 7, 2026.
Motion to approve the hiring of Jibreel Bailey from the current Civil Service List to the position
of Engineering Technician in the Engineering Department, effective July 7, 2026.
Motion to receive and file Airport Board minutes of May 11, 2026.
Motion to receive and file Grout Museum funding report for May 2026.
Liquor Licenses
American Legion Post #138, 728 Commercial Street, Class C w/Outdoor Service and Sunday
Sales, (Renewal) Exp. 06/14/2027.
BP Fuel, 127 Jefferson Street, Class E w/Sunday Sales, (Renewal) Exp. 05/29/2027.
Cedar Valley Irish Cultural AS, 3238 Dewitt Road, (5-Day CVSA complex) Exp. 08/03/2026.
Dollar General, 5570 Washington Street, Class B w/Sunday Sales (Ownership Update) Exp.
08/20/2027.
Dollar General, 1650 Idaho Street, Class B w/Sunday Sales (Ownership Update) Exp.
11/06/2026.
Dollar General, 2935 Logan Avenue, Class B w/Sunday Sales (Ownership Update) Exp.
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07/14/2026.
Dollar General, 3815 University Avenue, Class B w/Sunday Sales (Ownership Update) Exp.
02/28/2027.
El Mercadito, Inc., 520 La Porte Road, Class B wSunday Sales (Renewal) Exp. 06/20/2027.
Flirts gentlemen's Club, 319 Jefferson Street, Class C w/Sunday Sales, (Renewal) Exp.
06/10/2027.
Majestic Moon Party and Event Center, Class C w/Sunday Sales, (Renewal) Exp. 05/23/2027.
The Comfort Zone, Class C, w/Sunday Sales, (Renewal) Exp 01/17/2027.
The Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo, 777 Isle of Capri Boulevard, Class C w/Outdoor Service and
Sunday Sales, (Renewal) Exp. 04/30/2027.
Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permits
Broadway Beer, Wine & Spirits, 504 Riehl Street (Retail Tobacco) (New).
Broadway Liquor, 821 Broadway Street, (Retail Tobacco).
Broadway Liquor, 821 Broadway Street, (Device Retailer).
Cork's Grocery, 1956 Lafayette Street, (Retail Tobacco).
Downtown Beer, Wine & Spirits, 906 Franklin Street (Retail Tobacco) (New).
Express Mart, 2027 Falls Avenue (Retail Tobacco).
Jim's Food, 437 Sullivan Avenue (Device Retailer) (New).
Marshall BWS, 2060 Sovia, Drive., Ste. 112 (Retail Tobacco) (New).
New Star Fletcher, 315 Fletcher Avenue (Retail Tobacco).
Prime Mart 1, 3535 Marigold Drive (Retail Tobacco) (New).
Prime Mart 5, 508 Broadway Street (Retail Tobacco).
Puff City, 1916 E. Mitchell Avenue, Ste. B (Retail Tobacco).
Ray's Supermarket, 1975 Franklin Street, (Retail Tobacco).
Bonds.
Item #22.
Morrow/Simon
Resolution approving Experience Waterloo Board recommendation for funding FY2027
Quarters 1 and 2 Hotel -Motel Grants.
Mr. Morrow asked for someone from Experience Waterloo to provide an overview of the agenda
item.
Mayor Boesen noted that nobody from Experience Waterloo was present to speak to the item.
Mr. Morrow asked to table the item.
Morrow/Salamanca
to table the item until the July 20, 2026, regular council meeting. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five.
Motion carried.
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Item #26
Morrow/Simon
Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for
work performed by Baker Enterprises, Inc., of Waverly, Iowa, in the amount of $3,484,186.47, in
conjunction with the FY 2025 W.A.R.P. 4th Addition, Contract No. 1114, and receive and file a
two-year maintenance bond. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and
upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2026-363.
Mr. Morrow asked what the city received for 3.4 million dollars.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, explained that it was for new roads, sewer, sanitary sewer,
storm sewer, lot grading, electrical and gas out at the W.A.R.P. industrial park.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Asbestos Abatement Services, Contract AB-2026-05-01 P (54 Lane Street).
Schmitt/Berry
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion
carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments and there were none.
Schmitt/Simon
to close the hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Schmitt/Berry
Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid documents, form of contract, etc., and
authorizing to proceed. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon
approval by Mayor assigned No. 2026-364.
Schmitt/Berry
to receive, file, and instruct the City Clerk to read the bids. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion
carried.
Estimate: $334,000.00
REW Services, Des Moines, IA - 5% - $386,767.00
Advanced Environmental, Waterloo, IA - 5% - $274,000.00
Schmitt/Berry
Resolution approving award of bid to Advanced Environmental, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in the
amount of $274,000.00, approving the contract, bonds, and certificate of insurance, in
conjunction with the Asbestos Abatement Services, Contract AB-2026-05-01 P (54 Lane Street),
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five.
Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2026-365.
Request to approve the final selection of route and authorizing to acquire or condemn
necessary property for right-of-way, permanent easements, and temporary easements related
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to the Katoski Drive/Huntington Road reconstruction, generally located east and south of 1350
Katoski Drive, extending to the west city limits line.
Morrow/Schmitt
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion
carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments and there were none.
Morrow/Schmitt
to close hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Morrow/Schmitt
Resolution to approve certain actions with respect to the Katoski Road/Huntington Road
Reconstruction Project, to establish the amount of just compensation for certain property
interests to be acquired for project purposes, and to authorize the use of condemnation
procedures for acquisition of said property interests in furtherance of the project objectives. Roll
Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned
No. 2026-366.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution approving the FY2027 Ambulance Fee Schedule Increases.
Simon/Salamanca
Mr. Simon questioned if insurance covers ambulance fees for most people, and when was the
last time rates were increased.
Brock Weliver, Fire Marshall, commented that the Medical Supervisor would be able to answer
that.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, shared that the fees come to council annually for an update.
Mr. Simon asked if this could be tabled for two weeks to get that information.
Salamanca/Morrow
to table for two weeks. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Resolution approving liability insurance coverage with Chubb, Travelers, Arch, Allied, Cowbell,
Safety National for property, tort, employment practices, public officials, law enforcement
liability, auto, cyber, worker's compensation, umbrella, crime and fidelity, excess liability
insurance, and third party administrator services, in the amount of $2,461,749, authorize the
City Clerk to execute necessary documents.
Simon/Salamanca
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-367.
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Resolution approving a School Resource Officer Agreement with the Waterloo Community
School District to provide six School Resource Officers in the schools in the amount of
$406,293.00 for FY 2027, $426,608.00 for FY 2028, $447,938.00 for FY29 and $470,335.00 for
FY 2030, including funding for Officer training, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said document.
Simon/Salamanca
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-368.
Mr. Salamanca requested an overview of the item.
Rob Duncan, Police Chief, provided an overview of the item.
Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Main Street Waterloo, in the
amount of $66,000.00, for Fiscal Year 2027, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said document.
Salamanca/Simon
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-369.
Mr. Morrow commented that he has had various discussions with existing businesses
downtown and asked if a representative from Main Street Waterloo could share what plans they
have for businesses that have been here for a while.
Jessica Rucker, Main Street Waterloo, shared that they offer the same support to both new and
existing businesses, such as technical services, marketing, hosting events, ribbon cutting for an
anniversary, etc.
Resolution accepting and approving an Acquisition Contract, and approving a Deed to Convey
Real Property, to the City of Waterloo, for partial property acquisition and Temporary Easement
Agreement with D and C Management, LC, in the amount of $18,000.00 for property located at
2133-2159 Fairway Lane, in conjunction with the Fairway Lane Reconstruction Project, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Salamanca/Simon
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-370.
Resolution approving a Project Funding Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $1,770.00, with
Rodger Reiseck for replacement fencing at 714 W. 2nd Street, and authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute said document.
Salamanca/Simon
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-371.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, questioned if the city is paying for the fence and asked
why.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the fence was
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damaged during the demolition. He shared that the damage was reviewed by the city and
determined that it would likely be an issue throughout the demolition process. Staff asked the
property owner to get two quotes for fence replacement and the cost for the agreement reflects
one of the quotes.
Resolution approving a Contract for services with the Iowa Northland Regional Council of
Governments for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant to install two electric
charging stations near Lafayette Street and Park Avenue, in an amount not to exceed
$15,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Morrow/Berry
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-372.
Mr. Simon asked where the charging stations would be and if there was a need for charging
stations.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, shared that a couple of years
ago the federal government offered a grant to put in charging stations. The location will likely
be near the intersection of Lafayette and Park Avenue. He shared that with the Black's Building
becoming a hotel, they are looking at whether the charging stations could be located inside the
hotel ramp.
Mr. Simon clarified that the project is paid for by the grant.
Noel Anderson confirmed and explained the cost of the grant administration.
Resolution approving the request by DGOGWATERL0002142024, LLC, to dedicate right of
way near 4803 Sergeant Road for the extension of Charm Drive, and authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute said documents.
Morrow/Berry
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-373.
Resolution approving a Temporary Easement Agreement in the amount of $100.00, with Kevin
Grieme, located at 2219 Downing Avenue, in conjunction with the Katoski Road/Huntington
Road Reconstruction Project, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document.
Morrow/Berry
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-374.
Resolution approving an amendment to a Temporary Access Easement Agreement with
McDonald's USA, LLC, located at and adjacent to 2222 Logan Avenue, and authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Berry/Salamanca
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-375.
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Mr. Salamanca asked for an overview.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided an overview of the
item.
Resolution accepting FAA AIP Grant No. 3-19-0094-061-2026, in the amount of $112,100.00,
for Replace/Upgrade Airport Lighting Control Monitoring System project, and authorizing the
Mayor and City Attorney to execute said document.
Berry/Salamanca
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-376.
Resolution approving a Portable Temporary Traffic Signal 28E Agreement with Black Hawk
County, in conjunction with the terms of an awarded Traffic Safety Improvement Program
Grant, for shared usage of a set of Temporary Traffic Signals and authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute said document.
Berry/Salamanca
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-377.
Resolution approving a Cooperative Services Agreement with USDA Wildlife Services to
minimize wildlife -related property damage and risk to human health and safety, and authorizing
the Mayor to execute said document.
Simon/Berry
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-378.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned what method would be used to eradicate the
crows.
Travis Nichols, Park Superintendent, provided an overview of the methods used to eradicate
crows from downtown.
Mr. Simon questioned where the company doing the work is from.
Travis Nichols explained that the USDA sends in a team to carry out the crow mitigation.
ORDINANCES
An Ordinance amending Waterloo City Code Section 5-2-9, Public Urination.
Salamanca/Simon
to receive, file, consider, and pass for the first time an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo
Code of Ordinances by repealing Section 9, Public Urination, of Chapter 2, General Offenses,
Title 5, Police Regulations, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 9, Public Urination, of
Chapter 2, General Offenses, Title 5, Police Regulations. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion
carried.
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Salamanca/Berry
to suspend the rules. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Creighton -Smith and Martin).
Motion failed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Blake Smith, 221 Gilbert Street / Jessica Rucker, Main Street Waterloo / Rebecca Shock, 821
Bishop / Renae Carson, 1108 Vine
Beverly Cosby, 315 Wendell Ct / Carol Tjaden, 147 Summit Avenue / Carolyn Harbaugh Bellfy,
5036 Ansborough / Darlington Debah /
Laura Benson, 1674 Michigan Drive / Chris Schmitz, 800 W. 4th Street / Don Styles, 1657
Golden Valley Drive / Maverick Blanchan, 1103 Wellington / Aimee Ellingson, 810 Conger
Street / Scarlett Hauser, 2022 Kimball / Aaron Stacey Roberts, 411 Almond
Simon/Schmitt
to close public comments and receive and file oral comments. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion
carried.
Mr. Simon commented on the research he has conducted on data centers and expressed that
this is an issue that he cares about.
Mr. Morrow commented that he held a ward meeting and brought in a gentleman that worked at
a data center to speak to the public.
Ms. Berry shared that the next step for the data center is to go before the planning and zoning
commission meeting in August or September. She further commented that she had a
discussion with the Mayor about the future of the Human Rights Department and shared that he
has no plans to dissolve the commission and is still working on filling the vacant positions.
Mr. Salamanca thanked the Waterloo Center for the Arts for the soccer event they held last
week. He further commented that processes are in place for a reason and goes out of his way
to talk to people. He added that he will return to having ward meetings in August. He asked
people to email him if they have any questions about the data center and welcomed the
opportunity to have a conversation. He expressed strongly that he would not tolerate people
screaming, name-calling, vulgarity, etc.
Mayor Boesen provided background on how the pieces came together in a very short time to
make the broadcast of the soccer game at the amphitheater an incredible event. He thanked
the Exchange Club, the Americans for Independent Living, and the countless volunteers who
helped with the 1776 flag presentation at the Veterans Memorial Hall and the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial, as well as Main Street Waterloo, Cultural & Arts, city staff and volunteers who helped
make the Red White & Loo fireworks a success.
Ms. Berry shared that as part of the Liberian Independence Celebrations, the Liberian soccer
team competed and it was a fabulous event.
ADJOURNMENT
Salamanca/Simon
that the council adjourn at 6:45 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
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Signed by:
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City Clerk
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