HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12/8/2014 (2)COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 8, 2014
4:00 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Cole, Schmitt (arrived at 4:03 p.m.), Lind, Morrissey, and Welper. Absent:
Jones, Hart.
Moved by Welper, seconded by Morrissey that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Four. Motion carried.
Objective: Complete Streets in Waterloo
Felicia Cass, Complete Streets Committee Member, reviewed the Complete Streets Policy and
the benefits of implementing complete streets in project designs.
Kevin Blanchard, INRCOG/Complete Streets Committee Member, reviewed the safety benefits
of complete street designs.
Mayor and staff expressed concern with giving staff only 30 days to respond to a
recommendation by the Complete Streets Committee. It was explained that the committee is not
looking for a decision in that 30 day timeframe but rather just an acknowledgement with a
timeframe for review.
The committee questioned potential funding sources for projects.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained that a set amount of money cannot be set
aside each year. It should be submitted as capital improvement plans for a five year time frame
for projects that could be completed.
Objective: Cedar Valley Alliance Quarterly Updates
Steve Dust, President/CEO CVA, introduced his staff and gave an overview of the progress at
Techworks and in the Cedar Valley.
Lisa Skubal, VP of Economic Development, reviewed the current economic development
services and prospects through November. There are several initiatives focusing on targeting
food processing plants and manufacturing. There are also a number of workforce development
initiatives and staff is participating in career fairs.
Cary Darrah, VP Community Development/General Manager Techworks Campus, reviewed the
Techworks building project. Tenants are committed to the first floor and the renovations for
floors one and two should be completed this spring.
Steve Charter, Chairperson CVA, thanked Council for their support of the Greater Cedar Valley
Alliance. He stressed the importance of talent development and retention in the Cedar Valley.
With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Welper, seconded by Schmitt that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:57 p.m. Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Suzy Sc res, CMC
City Cle Human Resource Director