Waterloo, IA

Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees

City Council Regular Session

Finance Committee

City Council Work Session

Finance Committee

City Council Regular Session

City Council Work Session

Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees

Finance Committee

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Session

City Council Regular Session

City Council Work Session

Finance Committee

Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees

Finance Committee

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Session

Finance Committee

City Council Regular Session

Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees

City Council Regular Session

City Council Work Session

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

City Council Regular Session

Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees

Finance Committee

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Session

Finance Committee

City Council Regular Session

Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Session

Finance Committee

City Council Regular Session

Finance Committee

City Council Work Session

Finance Committee

The Waterloo Finance Committee is meeting to consider travel requests, pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, a budget amendment, and bill payments. The agenda includes 23 expenditure items covering departments from airport to sewer, plus a budget amendment for grass seed. The meeting is primarily administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Airport runway paint: $20,000 plus $1,150 shipping for Runway 12/30 and taxiways
• Fire pickup truck: $31,213 for a used 2022 Dodge Ram 2500
• Fire software: $31,213 for records, inspection, billing, CAD integration
• Sanitation refuse carts: $28,509 plus $2,300 shipping for 559 brown and 200 green carts
• Budget amendment: $20,692 for grass seed for golf course fairways

City Council Work Session

The Waterloo City Council is holding a work session with three main items: a presentation by Micro Transit, monthly water billing changes and sewer ordinance updates, and a discussion regarding a data center moratorium. No public comment will be received during this work session, and no formal votes are expected.

• Presentation by Micro Transit
• Monthly water billing changes and sewer ordinance updates
• Discussion regarding a data center moratorium

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests to create residential lots, including an expansion of Birdee Cottage and new homes along West 3rd Street. They will also consider selling city-owned properties, approving a tax rebate for a new warehouse, and numerous routine consent agenda items like contracts and appointments.

• Rezone 4.86 acres at 310 Upland Drive for 17 lots, including Birdee Cottage expansion
• Rezone 10.67 acres along W. 3rd Street and Norton Street for 14 single-family and townhome lots
• Sale of 315 E. 4th Street to Try Pie for $1.00
• Development agreement with Kel Mar, LC for 60,000 sq ft warehouse with 50% tax rebate for 15 years, minimum assessment $3,030,000
• Tax exemptions for new homes: $369,900 twin home at 4183 Mystic Drive and $100,000 home at 136 Janney Avenue

City Council Regular Session

The council will hold a special session via Zoom to discuss the Community Vision Plan, an eight-point strategic framework covering housing, workforce, downtown, and neighborhood development. The only action item is a vote on a motion to temporarily unlicense the Riverloop Expo Plaza Class C alcohol permit for the Stem & Stein event, August 7-12, 2026. No other decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Motion to approve temporary unlicense of Riverloop Expo Plaza Class C alcohol license for Stem & Stein event (Aug 7-12, 2026)
• Discussion of Community Vision Plan: 8 goals including housing redevelopment, downtown revitalization, and workforce growth
• Public participation rules outlined for special session; no public hearings on agenda

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will consider several high-value infrastructure and abatement contracts. The body is also holding public hearings on sidewalk repairs, hazard mitigation, and the sale of city-owned properties.

• Bid award to Wendler, Inc. for $2,966,361.40 for Cattle Congress Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Reconstruction
• Bid award to REW Services Corporation for $2,004,261.00 for asbestos abatement at 1442 Sycamore Street
• FAA AIP Grant of $3,715,425.00 for Runway 18/36 rehab project
• Bid award to MidState Solutions, LLC for $216,541.18 for FY 2027 Sidewalk Infill and Trail Repair (Zone 5B)
• Sale of city-owned property at Larkspur Drive and Cimmarron Lane to E&C Investments for $20,000.00

City Council Work Session

Finance Committee

The Waterloo Finance Committee will review travel requests for staff training, pre-authorize over $2,500 in equipment repairs and fleet maintenance, and amend budgets for grants and operational costs. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and bills payment.

• $33,775 for Wausau snow plow repair at Waterloo Airport
• $242,200 for wetland and stream credits for Katoski Drive and Huntington Road construction
• $99,000 for new roof at South Hills Pro Shop
• $207,345 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for Tri-County Task Force
• $7,248 travel request for National Gang Research Center Conference in Chicago

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City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss upgrades to capital improvement plan software. The meeting also includes a presentation from International Paper.

• Discussion of capital improvement plan software upgrades
• Presentation from International Paper

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several high-value expenditures for public safety and infrastructure. The body is discussing pre-authorizations for a new fire truck, police vehicles, and street maintenance supplies.

• Pierce Enforcer fire truck: $660,000.00
• Four 2026 Police Pursuit Chevy Tahoes: $214,960.80
• Three 2026 Police Pursuit Ford Explorers: $140,700.00
• FY27 Street Department chip seal program supplies: $445,000.00
• FY27 Street Department winter season products: $424,850.00

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council will vote on resolutions granting tax exemptions for a single‑family home valued at $496,500 at 1715 Red Tail Drive and a townhouse valued at $369,900 at 4182 Mystic Drive, both in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area. The council will also consider routine consent agenda items, fee schedule changes for the Fire Department, and several public hearing resolutions.

• Resolution approving tax exemption for a $496,500 single‑family home at 1715 Red Tail Drive (CLURA)
• Resolution approving tax exemption for a $369,900 townhouse at 4182 Mystic Drive (CLURA)
• Resolution approving a revised Fire Department inspection fee schedule (increase to $25)
• Resolution approving a $72,000 professional services agreement for Downtown Master Plan implementation
• Resolution approving the award of a $93,009 demolition contract to Lehman Trucking & Excavating

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several pre-authorizations for expenditures, including airport repairs, sewer maintenance, and software renewals. The committee will also consider budget amendments for the Cedar Prairie Trail and Virden Creek Dam projects.

• Airport: $27,818.00 for interior paint and drywall repairs
• Airport: $82,686.46 for flooring at Gates 1 and 2
• Culture & Arts: $29,738.92 for exterior marquee sign repair
• Sewer: $45,800.00 for manhole sealings related to Nevada Street repairs
• Budget Amendment: $620,000.00 for Cedar Prairie Trail Replacement

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will consider multiple tax exemption requests for new residential and commercial constructions. The body is also reviewing the completion of several infrastructure projects, including asphalt overlay and sidewalk repairs.

• Tax exemption for a $2,400,000 commercial building at 2065 Logan Avenue
• Tax exemptions for 10 new single-family homes ranging from $173,000 to $419,000
• Acceptance of work for FY 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program totaling $5,009,792.08
• Acceptance of work for FY 2025 E./W. San Marnan Reconstruction Project totaling $5,349,518.80
• Hotel/motel tax funding of $12,800 for Waterloo Police Department security at National Cattle Congress

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss three items: an update to the Hazard Mitigation Plan, a proposed contract for Axon software for the Police Department, and software changes for Waterloo Fire Rescue. No public comment will be received during this work session. The council will also consider approving minutes from the June 15 work session.

• Discussion of Hazard Mitigation Plan update
• Discussion of Axon software contract for Police Department
• Discussion of software changes for Waterloo Fire Rescue
• Approval of minutes from June 15 work session

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will meet for a special session to consider a resolution regarding insurance coverage. The primary action item is the approval of liability insurance and administrator services.

• Resolution approving liability insurance coverage with Chubb, Travelers, Arch, Allied, Cowbell, Safety National in the amount of $2,461,749

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Finance Committee

The Waterloo Finance Committee will review travel requests for city staff and pre-authorize over $233,000 in expenditures for projects including a new parking ranger, technical rescue gear, and software renewals. The meeting will also cover the approval of minutes and bills.

• Travel request for OSHA 30 training (up to $5,420)
• Pre-authorization for 2026 Ford Ranger with plow (up to $48,000)
• Pre-authorization for Raw Wastewater Building Rehab ($94,540)
• Pre-authorization for Phase 2 Kitchen Remodels ($83,610)
• Pre-authorization for Technical Rescue Gear ($15,457)

General

The council will consider resolutions to issue $10,300,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026B, with a tax levy, and $3,500,000 in Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026A. The consent agenda includes a 3% salary increase for non-bargaining employees, fireworks permits, hirings, and benefit payouts for departing employees. Also up for vote is a $5,500 purchasing card program contract with Ramp Business Corporation and renewal of a debt management software contract.

• Issuance of $10,300,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026B, with a tax levy
• Issuance of $3,500,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026A
• 3% salary increase for non-bargaining employees effective July 1, 2026
• Fireworks displays approved: July 3 (Park Avenue Bridge) and July 5 (4550 La Porte Road)
• Purchasing card program contract with Ramp Business Corporation for $5,500

City Council Work Session

The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to discuss an ordinance amending the city code on public urination and receive an update from the economic development organization Grow Cedar Valley. No formal votes or public comment will be taken during the session.

• Discussion of ordinance amending Waterloo City Code Section 5-2-9 (Public Urination)
• Update from Grow Cedar Valley

City Council Work Session

The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to review the eight-point Community Vision Plan covering housing, downtown redevelopment, sports tourism, and equity. The council will also consider a motion to approve a Class C premises update alcohol license for the WCA Building & Amphitheatre at 225 Commercial Street.

• Discussion of Community Vision Plan with eight goals: Fly the W, Elevate Housing, Celebrate and Connect Neighborhoods, Waterloo Works, Crossroads Doubledown, Power Up Downtown, Sportstown USA, Community of Opportunity
• Motion to approve Class C premises update alcohol license for WCA Building & Amphitheatre (225 Commercial St.), expiring 06/21/2026

The City Council approved a Class C Premises Update Alcohol License with outdoor service for the WCA Building & Amphitheatre at 225 Commercial Street, with an expiration date of June 21, 2026. The motion passed on a voice vote with five ayes; two council members were absent.

• Approved Class C Premises Update Alcohol License with outdoor service for WCA Building & Amphitheatre (5-0 voice vote)

General

The City Council will meet for a special session to consider several financial resolutions. These include proposals regarding sewer revenue capital loan notes and the sale of general obligation bonds.

• Acceptance of proposal to purchase $3,500,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes Series 2026A
• Sale of $10,300,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026B
• Sale of $1,700,000.00 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026C

The City Council approved the sale of two sets of General Obligation Bonds and the purchase of Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes. These financial actions provide funding for city obligations and sewer capital projects.

• Approved purchase of $3,500,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes Series 2026A (6-0)
• Approved sale of $10,300,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026B (6-0)
• Approved sale of $1,700,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026C (6-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will receive an update from Vandewalle and Associates regarding development in Downtown Waterloo. This work session includes the approval of minutes from the May 18, 2026, meeting.

• Update on downtown development by Vandewalle and Associates

The City Council received an update from Vandewalle and Associates on downtown revitalization efforts. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational.

• No substantive decisions made.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider numerous pre-authorizations for equipment purchases and repairs, including a street sweeper ($298k), a refueling trailer ($44k), and emergency sewer bypass pumping ($166k). They will also review travel requests for police training, a budget amendment for traffic signal trailers, and a refund for erroneous sewer charges.

• Street sweeper replacement ($298,334.73)
• Refueling trailer for snow/flood events ($44,861)
• Temporary signal trailers purchase (NTE $70,000 from TSIP grant)
• Emergency sewer bypass pumping for Nevada Street repair ($166,045)
• Fire Department mental health check-ups (NTE $18,975)

The committee approved travel requests for four officers and staff totaling $11,569, and pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500 including a $298,334 street sweeper, $69,503 for two Chevy Colorado trucks, and $44,361 for a refueling trailer. It also approved a $50,000 budget amendment for temporary signal trailers and a $843.47 refund for erroneously billed sanitary sewer and storm water fees at 909 W. 3rd Street. Bills for May 26 and June 1 were approved as presented.

• Approved travel requests: Officer Costarella ($1,425), Officers Fritz & Iverson ($8,670), Amber Chase ($442), Nancy Higby ($1,032)
• Approved pre-authorization: $298,334.73 for Elgin Pelican street sweeper
• Approved pre-authorization: $69,503.60 for two Chevy Colorado trucks (Engineering)
• Approved pre-authorization: $44,361.00 + $500 S/H for Thunder Creek refueling trailer
• Approved pre-authorization: $22,145.00 for OpenGov rental software integration
• Approved pre-authorization: $18,975.00 for 115 mental health check-ups (Fire)
• Approved pre-authorization: $31,880.00 for Elks Park shelter (CDBG-funded)
• Approved refund: $685.47 sewer and $158.00 storm water fees for 909 W. 3rd Street

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will vote on several development agreements, including a $5.5 million renovation at 4000 University. The body is also deciding on a new employment agreement for Police Chief Rob Duncan and a five-year parking management contract with PCI Municipal Services LLC.

• Educational Services Contract with Grout Museum, Inc. for $625,000.00
• Development Agreement with Highlands Enterprises, LLC for renovation at 4000 University with a minimum assessed value of $5,500,000.00
• Cooperative Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for $710,000.00 for Edwards Street Stormwater Lift Station Upgrades
• Employment Agreement for Police Chief Rob Duncan
• Development Agreement with Black River Bells, LLC for a commercial building at 2065 Logan Avenue with a minimum assessed value of $1,045,000.00

The City Council approved multiple resolutions including a police chief employment agreement, museum services, and parking management. A proposed property acquisition on Lafayette Street failed, and a development agreement for an accessory structure was tabled indefinitely.

• Approved agenda with Resolution #11 removed (6-0)
• Approved May 18, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved driveway waiver at 1103 Upton Avenue (6-0)
• Approved asbestos abatement plans for 1442 Sycamore Street (6-0)
• Set public hearing for Katoski Drive/Huntington Road reconstruction (6-0)
• Awarded $20,000 in hotel/motel tax funds to Americans for Independent Living (6-0)
• Approved change order for Broadway Traffic Adaptive Project (6-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Police Chief Rob Duncan (6-0)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will meet for a special session to conduct roll call and approve the agenda. The council is also considering a new Class C Retail Alcohol License with outdoor service for Smitty's Bar located at 709 Jefferson Street.

• Class C Retail Alcohol License with outdoor service for Smitty's Bar, 709 Jefferson Street

City Council approved a new Class C Retail Alcohol License with outdoor service for Smitty's Bar at 709 Jefferson Street, valid until 5/25/2027. The vote was 5-0 on a voice vote. Two council members were absent.

• Approved new Class C Retail Alcohol License with outdoor service for Smitty's Bar (5-0 voice vote)

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Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider multiple pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, including major sewer bypass pumping for an emergency repair at the Eastside Interceptor, along with travel requests for city staff and refunds for billing errors. The most consequential items involve sewer bypass pumping monitoring and equipment rental totaling over $200,000.

• Pre-authorization for $93,184 for Rain for Rent personnel monitoring bypass pumping for the Eastside Interceptor emergency repair at Nevada Street
• Pre-authorization for $34,158 to replace Building Inspection's 2008 Ford Ranger unit #510802
• Pre-authorization for $21,422.50 for 23 ballistic vest replacements for police officers
• Pre-authorization for $14,644.45 for storage space rental at 304 W. 5th Street for downtown maintenance operations
• Pre-authorization for $14,180.43 amended for carpet at Airport 2nd-floor office spaces

The Finance Committee unanimously approved all items on its agenda, including eight travel requests for city staff, a list of pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, three refunds for billing errors, and two bills payments totaling approximately $6.97 million. All votes were 3-0. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved travel for eight staff trips (3-0)
• Approved pre-authorization for sewer bypass pumping monitoring at $93,184 (3-0)
• Approved pre-authorizations for sewer bypass pumping rentals totaling over $140,000 (3-0)
• Approved pre-authorization for 23 police ballistic vest replacements at $21,422.50 (3-0)
• Approved pre-authorization for a new Ford Ranger for Building Inspection at $34,158 (3-0)
• Approved three refunds for billing errors totaling $924.01 (3-0)
• Approved bills payment of $1,310,001.06 for May 11 (3-0)
• Approved bills payment of $5,664,906.71 for May 18 (3-0)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a $6 million general obligation bond issuance, a FY2026 budget amendment, the sale of city-owned property for $500, and several tax exemptions for new housing. Numerous routine consent items including contracts, liquor licenses, and employee separations are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on issuing up to $6,000,000 in GO Bonds (2026A) for essential corporate purposes
• Public hearing on FYE 2026 Budget Amendment (2)
• Sale of 7,507 sq ft city-owned property north of 2123 Commercial Street to R&M Metals Properties for $500
• Tax exemption for new $700,000 home at 1837 Red Tail Drive and $329,900 duplex at 4172 Mystic Drive
• FY 2027 Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program – Zone 5B public hearing

The council approved a resolution to issue up to $6 million in general obligation bonds for essential corporate purposes, despite a resident pointing out a typographical error in the published notice that showed $600,000. The council also approved a budget amendment, authorized a runway rehabilitation project, and approved several tax exemptions and contracts.

• Approved FYE 2026 budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved resolution to issue up to $6M GO bonds (2026A) (7-0)
• Approved sale of 7,507 sq ft city property to R&M Metals for $500 (7-0)
• Approved tax exemption for new $700,000 home at 1837 Red Tail Drive (7-0)
• Approved tax exemption for new $329,900 duplex at 4172 Mystic Drive (7-0)
• Approved $23,654 sanitary sewer repair contract award to JQ Construction (7-0)
• Approved change orders: $23,020 for sewer repair, $8,846 for aquatic center (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Black Hawk County transportation policy board (7-0)

City Council Work Session

The council will receive updates from the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Commission and Main Street Waterloo. They will also discuss proposed changes to the public comment section of the council agenda. As a work session, no public comment will be taken during the meeting.

• Update from Black Hawk County Solid Waste Commission
• Update from Main Street Waterloo
• Discussion of changes to the public comment section of the council agenda

The council held a work session receiving updates from the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Commission and Main Street Waterloo. Council discussed proposed changes to the public comment section of the agenda but took no vote. The only formal actions were approval of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved the work session agenda (voice vote, 6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 4, 2026 work session (voice vote, 6-0)
• Adjourned at 5:12 p.m. (voice vote, 7-0)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will discuss several public hearings, including a site plan amendment for a 25,000 square-foot Iowa National Guard building. The body is also deciding on a variety of tax exemptions, contract awards, and the scheduling of a public hearing for $6 million in General Obligation Bonds.

• Proposed issuance of up to $6,000,000.00 in General Obligation Bonds (2026A)
• Bid award of $260,400.00 to Bituminous Materials & Supply for the Asphalt Emulsions Seal Coat Program
• Tax exemptions for a commercial building at 814 South Street ($1,347,547.00) and a home at 128 Paradise Boulevard ($459,900.00)
• Site plan amendment for a 25,000 square-foot Iowa National Guard building north of 3106 Airport Boulevard
• Support for two tax credit applications by Eastside Development Partners, LLC for 31 residential units in Franklin Gateway Neighborhood

The City Council approved an amendment to the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, updating projects and budgets. They also awarded a $260,400 contract for the street department asphalt emulsions seal coat program and approved a site plan amendment for a 25,000-square-foot Iowa National Guard building near the airport. Numerous consent agenda items were approved, including tax exemptions, driveway waivers, and support for a 31-unit residential development in the Franklin Gateway Neighborhood.

• Approved downtown riverfront urban renewal plan amendment (7-0)
• Awarded $260,400 seal coat contract to Bituminous Materials & Supply (7-0)
• Approved first reading of zoning map amendment for Iowa National Guard building (7-0)
• Approved tax exemptions for new commercial building at 814 South Street (7-0)
• Approved tax exemptions for new single-family home at 128 Paradise Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved support resolutions for Eastside Development Partners' tax credit applications for 31 residential units (7-0)
• Approved hiring of Travis Nichols as Park Superintendent, Jake Schaefer as Assistant Young Arena Manager, and Shelly Frein as Executive Secretary (7-0)
• Approved change orders for Fiber Backbone Project totaling $108,846.92 (7-0)