HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes- 2/13/2017February 13, 2017
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Harold E. Getty Council Chambers,
Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, February 13, 2017. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call:
Jacobs, Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, and Welper.
Absent: Schmitt
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Quentin Hart
146039 - Welper/Amos
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 13, 2017, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146040 - Welper/Amos
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 6, 2017, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, requested that the city refund recycling fees to citizens during the
period that the city had to send recycling to the landfill.
Mayor Hart commented that a press release was sent out stating that recycling services are operating
again.
Randy Herod, 111 Hyland Boulevard, announced that Junior Grimm, the former chief of police, has
passed away. Mr. Grimm was the one who shared the telegram that let the Sullivan Family know
that their five sons had passed away. Randy Herod invited citizens to the funeral.
Steve Murphy, 124 Terrace Drive, commented that he would like to know how much money was
made or lost by not recycling and if the city profited then requested that the money be refunded to
Green Scene.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, provided council with a list of businesses that have left Waterloo and
questioned if the city is keeping track of how many jobs the city is losing and gaining back.
Mayor Hart commented that he would discuss with Noel Anderson, Community Planning &
Development Director.
Wayne Nathem, 548 Cloverdale, questioned if the Airport is making a profit.
Keith Kaspari, Airport Director, explained that the airport is a self-sustaining facility.
Wayne Nathem questioned how many additional individuals traveling in and out of Waterloo were
from Honor Flights.
Keith Kaspari, Airport Director, explained that the Honor Flight numbers were not included in the
total.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4t' Street, commented that he was disappointed in the budget presentations
were primarily filled with goals and mission statements and would like to know the budget figures
for each department.
John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, questioned if Mediacom fiber cables could be tied in with the fiber
cables that have been put in by the city.
Mayor Hart commented that the city will look into it.
Bill Kammeyer, 526 Home Park Boulevard, commented that it is difficult for senior citizens to
operate computers and would like information provided to citizens during the meeting.
February 13, 2017 Page 2
Mr. Amos thanked Waterloo Police Officers for their response to an incident yesterday.
146041 - Welper/Amos
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
146042 - Welper/Lind
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated February 13,
2017, in the amount of $827,778.42 a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office,
together with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-95.
2. Resolution approving the request of JSA Development, LLC for tax exemptions for the
renovation of a commercial building valued at $2,800,000 for the property located at 611-615
Sycamore Street and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-96.
3. Resolution approving the request of JSA Development, LLC for tax exemptions for the
renovation of a commercial building valued at $3,400,000 for the property located at 320-322
E 4th Street and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-97.
4. Resolution approving the request of JSA Development, LLC for tax exemptions for the
renovation of a commercial building valued at $763,000 for the property located at 223 W
4th Street and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-98.
5. Resolution approving the request of JSA Development, LLC for tax exemptions for the
renovation of a commercial building valued at $798,000 for the property located at 225 W
4th Street and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-99.
6. Resolution approving the request of JSA Investments, LLC for tax exemptions for the
renovation of a commercial building valued at $1,201,000 for the property located at 227-229
W 4th Street and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-100.
7. Resolution approving the request of Peter Hoecker for tax exemptions on the construction of
a new condo valued at $164,900 for property located at 4007 Sarah Drive, and located in the
City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-101.
8. Resolution approving the request of Heather Solomon for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single family home valued at $1,250,000 for property located at 3665 W 4th Street,
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-102.
February 13, 2017 Page 3
9. Resolution setting the date of public hearing as February 27, 2017, to sell and convey two (2)
city -owned properties, generally located adjacent to 419 Almond Street, in the amount of
$1.00 to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, along with a Development Agreement, and
instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-103.
10. Resolution setting the date of public hearing as February 27, 2017 for a request by the City of
Waterloo to vacate a portion of a former frontage road, located east of and adjacent to 1326
La Porte Road, and instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-104.
11. Resolution approving variance request by Nicole Fischels, to Section 5-2-6 of the Waterloo
Code of Ordinances, Discharging Weapons, to allow for the St. John's/St. Athanasius
National Archery in the Schools Tournament, to be held at the Cedar Valley Sportsplex, 300
Jefferson Street, on December 9, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-105.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
Exceed
Ben Wagner,
Draftsperson
Iowa Technology
and Geospatial
Conference
West Des
Moines, IA
June 21-
23, 2017
$527.00
Lt. Campbell & Sgt.
Ludwig
2017 (IAWP)
Iowa Women's
Police Association
Conference
Ames, IA
March
20-21,
2017
$460.00
Sgt. Bose, Sgt. Farmer,
P.O. Bovy, P.O.
Brownell and P.O.
Herkelman
2017 USPCA
Certification for
K-9 Teams
Denison, IA
March
13-15,
2017
$1,765.00
Nancy Culpepper, HR
Administrative Secretary
2017 Iowa
Employment
Conference and
Employment,
Training, Benefits
& Wellness
Conference
Altoona, IA
April 5-6,
2017
$360.00
Steven Hoambrecker,
Director Waste
Management Services
Iowa Rural Water
Association, 42nd
Annual
Conference
Des Moines, IA
February
20-22,
2017
$651.00
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Prime Mart, 3535 Marigold
Drive
B Wine / C Beer / E
Liquor
Renewal
1/19/2018
X
The Other Place, 360 E.
Ridgeway Avenue
C Liquor
Renewal
1/25/2018
X
B & B East, 1615 Bishop
Avenue
B Wine / C Beer / E
Liquor
Renewal
2/13/2018
X
Cedar Valley Golf Center,
1850 W. Ridgeway Avenue
Special C Liquor
Renewal
2/28/2018
X
Hy -Vee Market Cafe #3,
C Liquor
Renewal
3/15/2018
X
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g.
h.
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1422 Flammang Drive
Hy -Vee Food & Drugstore
#3, 1422 Flammang Drive
B Wine / C Beer / E
Liquor
Renewal
2/8/2018
X
Kings & Queens, 304 W. 4th
Street (Adding Sunday
Sales)
C Liquor
Renewal
11/15/2017
X
WCA Building &
Amphitheatre, 225
Commercial Street
Special C Liquor
w/Outdoor Service
Renewal
6/21/2017
X
Mayor Hart reminded staff that council would like a review of what they learned at training.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
146043 Lind/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request by Chuck Heene to rezone
approximately 0.456 acres from "R-4" Multiple Residence District to "R -4,C -Z" Conditional
Multiple Residence District for the purpose of allowing a grocery/retail store at 915-919 West 4th
Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 30, 2017, be received and placed on file.
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and
there were none.
146044 - Lind/Amos
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146045 - Lind/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance,
by amending the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 10-4-4, approving a Rezone of certain
property", be considered and passed for the first time. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he is in favor of the item.
146046 - Lind/Amos
that the rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart questioned the urgency of the item.
Chuck Heene commented that they would like to move the project forward as soon as possible.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director, commented that Mary Potter,
President of Church Row Neighborhood Association is not in favor of the item and that a meeting
was to take place between her and Mr. Heene.
Mr. Jacobs questioned if the meeting took place.
Chuck Heene explained that the meeting did take place and that Mary Potter was not in favor of the
project going into that particular location.
146047 - Lind/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance,
by amending the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 10-4-4, approving a Rezone of certain
February 13, 2017 Page 5
property", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5387.
146048 - Welper/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the purchase of one (1) FWD/AWD Cargo
Van to support Animal Control Operations, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 30,
2017, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments.
Marcia Bunchen, 1510 Lyon, questioned if part of animal control went back to the Humane Society
and questioned how the agreement works with the contract.
Mayor Hart explained the contract.
Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic, provided the department contact information.
146049 - Welper/Powers
that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
146050 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-106.
146051 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-107.
146052 - Welper/Morrissey
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to Public Works Director for
review.
Bidder
Bid Amount
McGrath Auto
Cedar Rapids, IA
$24,898.00
Dan Deery Dodge
Waterloo, IA
$28,921.00
Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations, explained the grant will pay for half of the
vehicle.
Mr. Lind questioned why the bids were so far off the estimate.
Sandie Greco further explained the bids.
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146053 - Morrissey/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the FY 2017 Tree Clearing - City
Composting Site, Contract No. 927, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 30, 2017, be
received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
February 13, 2017 Page 6
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, requested an overview of the composting site.
Mark Rice, Public Works Director, explained the plans for the site.
146054 - Morrissey/Amos
that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
146055 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-108.
146056 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-109.
146057 - Morrissey/Amos
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to City Engineer for review.
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Vieth Construction
Cedar Falls, IA
5%
$36,862.50
Professional Lawn Care
Waterloo, IA
5%
$20,199.50
Peterson Contractors Inc.
Reinbeck, IA
5%
$22,700.00
Twin City Tree Service,
LLC
Waterloo, IA
5%
$23,900.00
Wapsie Pines
Cedar Falls, IA
5%
$17,15 0.00
Minturn, Inc.
Brooklyn, IA
5%
$36,937.50
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
146058 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Preliminary Plat of Southland Park Fifth Addition, a re -plat of lots C-1,
C-2, and C-3 in the Southland Park Third Addition to allow for the development of six (6) new
residential lots", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-110.
146059 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving a request by JDE Engineering on the behalf of the City of Waterloo for
the preliminary plat of Wagner Road Subdivision, a six lot industrial subdivision, located to the
north of 3488 Wagner Road", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
February 13, 2017 Page 7
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-111.
146060 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving submission of application for the 2017 Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau
Impaired Driving Countermeasures Grant", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-112.
146061 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving City of Waterloo Open Records Request Policy", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, questioned if council members are charged for record
requests.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, explained that council is not charged.
146062 - Lind/Welper
motion to add language to the policy allowing council members to receive a copy of city records at
no cost. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-113.
146063 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving staff recommendation of Option 2 for the FY 2017 4th Street Bridge
Walkway and Canopy Improvements, Contract 910", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays:
One (Lind). Motion carried.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, spoke in favor of using a lower cost option for repairing the bridge.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, encouraged city staff to use TIF funds to repair the bridge.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained the proposed repairs to the 4th Street Bridge.
Mayor Hart cleared up misconceptions that the project would not incorporate changes to the bridge
that were not iconic.
Eric Thorson explained that previously the project only received one bid and noted that specialty
work is entailed in completing the work. He further explained that contractors are currently bidding
out projects and stressed the importance of the city seeking bids now.
Tavis Hall, Executive Director of Main Street Waterloo, 212 E. 4th Street, spoke in favor of repairing
the bridge and preserving the canopy.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented that he has never been asked if he would like his taxes
impacted by the project and that he is not in favor of keeping the canopy.
Mayor Hart commented that the bridge is regarded as one of the most iconic bridges in the state.
Wayne Nathem, 548 Cloverdale, spoke in support of keeping the canopy and added that had the city
maintained it all along, it might not be costing so much now.
Jessica Young, 318 W. 3rd Street, Apt. 1, commented on the iconic nature of the bridge and spoke in
favor of keeping the bridge canopy. She also agrees with ongoing maintenance.
Esther Valtchev, 527 E. Park, spoke in favor of keeping the bridge canopy and that she believes that
residents would be willing to volunteer to save the bridge and thanked the city for listening to
citizens for pitching in to help save the bridge and revitalize the downtown.
February 13, 2017 Page 8
Donna Nelson, 514 Columbia Circle, expressed concern for the city's image and believes that the
bridge gives the city an iconic image and also thanked the Mayor for hiring a part time public
relations employee.
Chad Shipman, 2001 Teton Drive, asked that the city look at the bridge as a foundation of future
growth and expressed a need for full time marketing employees at the city and at Main Street
Waterloo.
Brent Berg, 922 Mulberry, explained that when he first moved to Waterloo he felt that Waterloo was
a town that believes it does not deserve nice things and that the city needs to invest in positive
growth.
Marcia Bunchen, 1510 Lyon, expressed support for repairing the canopy on the 4th Street bridge.
Jim Ellis, 126 Hanes Ave., commented that the 4th Street bridge is number five on the list of top 10
bridges in Iowa.
Steve Murphy, 124 Terrace Drive, commented that a lengthy conversation could be had about how
to pay for the bridge and requested that safety cameras could be added to the bridge.
Ivan Valtchev, 527 E. Park Ave., commented that the city should consider replacing the panels as
part of the base bid and not an alternate.
Mr. Amos commented that he has received more contact from citizens on this issue, and that all were
in favor of keeping the canopy.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-114.
146064 - Lind/Jacobs
Motion to amend item #9 by designating that $750,000 of the project cost be paid for by TIF funds.
Roll call vote -Ayes: One. Nays: Five (Amos, Welper, Jacobs, Morrissey, Powers). Motion failed.
Mr. Jacobs requested an explanation of using TIF funds on the project.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained that it could be studied but it would prevent
downtown from working on other projects.
Mayor Hart questioned if some parts of the project could be paid for with TIF funds. He commented
that the bonds have been sold and that the city would need to look into changing the use of the
bonds.
Mr. Lind commented that this could be a compromise between those who are in favor of the bridge
and having those who want to keep the canopy pay for the canopy with TIF funds.
Mr. Jacobs commented that Ward 2 supports keeping the canopy and that he is in favor of looking
into paying for part of it with TIF funds.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he is not in favor of having cameras on the bridge and believes that it
is a safe place to walk and that many historic structures have been torn down and that the investment
should not be restricted to TIF funds.
Mayor Hart commented that he is not hearing that council members want the canopy torn down but
he is hearing that council members would like to look at other ways of paying for the project.
Michelle Weidner explained that the city has sold bonds in prior bond issues to pay for the work but
they were not sold as urban renewal bonds and the city has received grant funds for Black Hawk
Gaming.
Mayor Hart commented that the goal is to use as much TIF as possible without hindering other
obligations.
February 13, 2017 Page 9
Mr. Morrissey commented that the motion to amend said to restrict to TIF funds meaning no
additional funds other than the grant and TIF funds.
Mr. Lind clarified that the motion is to restrict project funding to use TIF funds only. He further
noted that Waterloo has the highest tax rate in the state.
Mayor Hart clarified that the city is not the highest tax city in the state.
Mr. Lind corrected his statement to, the second highest in the state, and added that the city needs to
stop spending money to try and be another Seattle or Madison, Wisconsin.
Mayor Hart commented that the city's tax rate is actually down from 17.76 last year prior to this
council and him taking the Mayor's seat, with a continuing transition downward. He further
committed, that if the vote does not pass to use only TIF funds, he will look at other ways to help
pay for the project.
Mr. Jacobs agrees that the bridge is important and it needs to be repaired and agrees that additional
sources of funding should be considered to help lower taxes for the citizens.
Mr. Welper commented that he is not in favor of the motion.
146065 - Lind/Morrissey
that motion to approve Change Order No.1 for a net decrease of $7,953.20 for Hawkeye Lift Station
Wet Well Rehabilitation Project, City Contract No. 911; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146066 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of work
performed by Abolt, Inc. of Fort Madison, IA, at a total cost of $85,392.80, for the Hawkeye Lift
Station Wet Well Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. 911, and receive and file a two (2) year
maintenance bond", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-115.
146067 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution recommending final acceptance of the Repair Siding and Doors on T -Hangar Row
B, and approve and Release Pay Estimate No. 4 (Final) in the amount of $5,074.76 to Modern
Builders, Inc. of Janesville, Iowa, for the Repair Siding and Doors on T -Hangar Row B project at
Waterloo Regional Airport", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-116.
146068 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution recommending final acceptance of the Terminal Building Bag Makeup Door
Replacement and Release of Pay Estimate 4 (Final) in the amount of $2,420.00 to Modern Builders,
Inc. of Janesville, Iowa for the Terminal Building Bag Makeup Door Replacement project at the
Waterloo Regional Airport", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-117.
146069 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution recommending final acceptance of the Wall Repairs to Hangar 4 and Release of Pay
Estimate 4 (Final) in the amount of $3,882.15 (Project Retainage) to Modern Builders, Inc. of
Janesville, Iowa, for the Wall Repairs to Hangar 4 project at the Waterloo Regional Airport", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-118.
146070 - Morrissey/Amos
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that "Resolution adopting the 2017-2022 Strategic Plan", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-119.
146071 - Lind/
Motion to table indefinitely until a work session is held. Mayor Hart ruled that the motion failed due
to a lack of a second.
Mayor Hart provided an overview of the goals and strategies of the proposed strategic plan and
further commented that the payment for this process was supported by all of council.
Mr. Welper commented that the city needs a bigger boat.
Mayor Hart commented that the goals are big but believes staff needs to be challenged.
Mr. Jacobs commented that it would be good to add a success indicator that shows, for example,
how many jobs were brought in each year. He further commented that he believes that the levy rate
goal needs to be more.
Mr. Lind questioned if an alternative plan is in place if the strategic plan is not working.
Mayor Hart commented that a city of similar size gives a report each year to council on progress on
the goals. He is working on an internal score card for staff to measure progress on each of the goals.
He further explained that the plan will outlive the election and allows council to have a real impact
on the city beyond their term.
Mr. Lind comments that he supports the strategic plan after hearing the Mayor's full explanation of
the plan.
Mr. Jacobs commented that he believes that the strategic plan provides a road map to guide our city.
Mayor Hart explained that the challenge the city will have in the next few years is whether the
commercial roll back is repealed. The rollback equates to approximately $1.8 million dollars and if a
percentage is taken back, then the potential exists that it will be placed on the backs of residential
property owners.
Mr. Jacobs commented that it would be good to revisit on an annual basis and allow the city to
reassess.
Mr. Powers commented that the intent of the rollback was to bring new businesses, development and
growth to the state and added that Waterloo city staff has had a vision to capitalize on the rollback.
Mr. Morrissey commented that the strategic plan was a working document and that all of council
would have input but that it would change during the process. He further commented that Waterloo
needs to invest in order to grow and hopes that continues in the future.
ORDINANCES
146072 Lind/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5079, as amended City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance,
by amending the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 10-4-4, approving a rezone of certain
property", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146073 - Lind/Amos
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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146074 - Lind/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5079, as amended City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance,
by amending the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 10-4-4, approving a rezone of certain
property", be considered and passed for the third time and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5388.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
146075 - Morrissey/Powers
that motion to approve Change Order No: 5 (Final) for the completion of Taxiway Alpha (East) via
FAA Grant No: 44 at Waterloo Regional Airport, and request the Mayor and City Clerk execute said
documents, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice- vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Morrissey commented on the need for citizens to contact local legislators about bills currently
up for debate.
146076 - Welper/Jacobs
that the Council adjourn at 7:33 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Kelley Felch
City Clerk