Waterloo public meetings in 2023
72 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed Sister City partnership. The discussion was submitted by Human Rights Commission Director Abraham L Funchess Jr.
- Discussion of a Sister City Partnership with St. Thomas, Jamaica
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Session
The Finance Committee is reviewing various travel requests, pre-authorizations for expenditures exceeding $2,500.00, and budget amendments. The meeting includes discussions on equipment maintenance, public safety training, and facility upgrades.
- Travel request for Mayor Quentin Hart to attend US Conference of Mayors: up to $3,900.00
- Security Door Access for City facilities: $39,973.00
- Police pepperball launching platforms and equipment: $8,200.00
- Street Department rebar for FY24 concrete projects: up to $19,000.00
- Budget amendment for Sewer usage fees and satellite rebuild: $700,000.00
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning and easement requests, including the La Porte Road Reconstruction Phase I Project. The council will also review administrative items such as police vehicle purchases and tax exemptions for local developments. Additionally, the agenda includes appointments to the Waste Management Services Department.
- Rezoning 5.87 acres at 2551 Logan Avenue for Castle Storage Waterloo No. One
- Property acquisition for the La Porte Road Reconstruction Phase I Project
- $40,457.00 purchase of a Tahoe for the Police Department
- Tax exemption for new twin home construction at 1836 Red Tail Drive valued at $379,900.00
- $7,428.85 change order for the Sullivan Brothers Plaza Renovation
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The City Council will meet for a special session to address specific administrative actions. The agenda includes receiving the 2024 budget for Waterloo Fiber and approving a personnel appointment for the Street Department.
- Receive and file the adopted budget for calendar year ending December 31, 2024, for Waterloo Fiber
- Appoint Dustin Knight to the position of Equipment Operator I in the Street Department
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to receive an update from Grow Cedar Valley. No public comment is permitted during this session.
- Update from Grow Cedar Valley
City Council Regular Session
The Finance Committee is reviewing several pre-authorization requests for city department expenditures. The meeting also includes a proposed budget amendment to increase Library Donations revenue and several property refund requests.
- Budget amendment to increase Library Donations revenue by $58,100.00
- Traffic Department paint supply replenishment: $27,753.00 plus $2,000.00 shipping/handling
- Sewer switchgear repair service: $27,008.00
- Police Leads on Line annual renewal: $12,230.00
- San Marnan Corridor cameras: $9,310.20
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The City Council will review several consent agenda items including tax exemptions for residential and multi-family construction. Public hearings are scheduled regarding land rezoning near Newell Street and site plan amendments near Kimball Avenue.
- Hotel/motel tax grant of $3,000.00 to Iowa Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic
- Tax exemption request for a $349,906.00 twin home at 3377 Lincolnshire Road
- Tax exemption request for a 48-unit building east of 3121 Kimball Avenue
- Rezoning request for 5.87 acres at 2551 Logan Avenue
- Sale of city property south of 99 Mosley Street for $300.00
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The Finance Committee is reviewing several travel requests for city staff and various pre-authorizations to spend over $2,500.00. Items include maintenance for the airport, library boiler repairs, and community development services.
- Travel request for building officials: $2,766.18
- Airport back-up generator annual maintenance: $3,508.00
- Waterloo Public Library expansion tank replacement: $4,986.00 plus $180.00 S/H
- Hazardous tree removal at 1626 Huntington Road: $4,500.00
- Community Development professional consultant services: $59,680.00
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The Council will review several resolutions, including tax exemptions for new residential construction and contract awards for city infrastructure. Public hearings are also scheduled regarding sewer revenue loan notes and a snow removal contract.
- $5,162,135.00 FAA Grant Amendment for various airport projects
- $357,858.35 change order for the University Avenue Reconstruction project
- Public hearing set for December 4 regarding rezoning 60 acres near Newell Street
- $1,014,000.00 sewer revenue capital loan notes public hearing
- Tax exemptions for new residential construction at 1845 Red Tail Drive and 105 Coral Drive
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The City Council will hold a work session to review the agenda and approve minutes from October 16, 2023. The session includes a discussion regarding recommendations from the Waterloo Safe Neighborhoods Commission.
- Approval of October 16, 2023 minutes
- Discussion of Waterloo Safe Neighborhoods Commission recommendations
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Session
The Finance Committee will review various travel requests for police and maintenance staff. The committee is also considering several pre-authorizations for equipment, infrastructure, and service costs, alongside budget amendments submitted by the Police Department.
- Police training: Unconscious Bias Training ($15,800.00) and Honoring the Badge Ethics Training ($5,350.00)
- Trolley Car Trail chain link fence replacement: $42,750.00
- Patrol vehicle upfit costs for 11 Chevy Tahoes: up to $166,000.00
- Highway Safety Fund Grant project budget: $100,700.00
- Budget amendment for the Isle project: $300,000.00
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding vehicle purchases and urban renewal plan amendments. The agenda also includes approving project completions and setting public hearing dates for various rezoning requests.
- Award of $2,382,854.00 bid to Peters Construction for the Waterloo Airport Parking Lot Canopy Project
- Rezoning request for 438 West Airline Highway to allow a trucking business
- Approval of up to $1,014,000.00 in Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
- Purchase of an asphalt patcher for the Street Department for $336,948.00
- Completion of the W. 9th Street and South Street Roundabout Project ($512,099.64)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Finance Committee is reviewing several pre-authorizations for expenditures exceeding $2,500.00. Items include software renewals, equipment purchases, and infrastructure projects for the sewer and street departments.
- CivicClerk software renewal: $18,081.00
- Leisure Services contracted snow removal: $125/man-hour up to $25,000.00
- Leisure Services crow mitigation services: $30,000.00
- Sewer secondary clarifier rebuild labor: $96,350.00
- Street Department 10-foot dump box: $17,087.00 plus $61.00 shipping
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the operations of Animal Control. This discussion was submitted by Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager.
- Discussion of Animal Control operations
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo Finance Committee is reviewing travel requests and pre-authorizing expenditures over $2,500. Items include emergency repairs at City Hall and equipment for the police and street departments. The committee will also approve bill payments.
- $156,600.00 for emergency roof repairs at City Hall
- $41,214.70 for a glass wall in the library teen area
- $40,000.00 for Street Department equipment chains
- $30,000.00 for parking ramp snow chute fabrication
- $23,400.00 for wetland credits for La Porte Road Reconstruction Project
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The City Council will review several resolutions regarding property sales and development agreements. This includes a $2,160,000 sale of 60 acres to PWM Companies, LLC for commercial buildings. The agenda also covers vehicle purchases and project updates.
- Sale of 60 acres to PWM Companies, LLC for $2,160,000
- Tax exemption request for a $263,300 twin home at 4340 Mourning Dove Drive
- Development agreement with Grant Park, LLC for a 10,000 square foot building
- Purchase of a 2024 Chevy Equinox for the Waste Management Department
- Public hearing reset for Waterloo Public Library 2023 Interior Renovation Project
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo Finance Committee is reviewing travel requests for city staff and authorizing expenditures over $2,500. The agenda includes maintenance for the public library and several sewer system projects. The committee will also consider budget amendments for federal drug control and justice grants.
- Two new pumps for the Digester Complex costing $124,736.00
- Budget amendment for a $179,000 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
- Window replacement and boiler piping repairs at Waterloo Public Library
- Satellite pump rebuild costing $21,216.34
- Travel request for MLK Freedom Bus Tour up to $3,950.00
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The City Council will review several property sales and site plan amendments for new commercial buildings. The session includes awarding a contract for library interior renovations and approving sidewalk repair assessments. Additionally, the council will address various personnel appointments and liquor license renewals.
- Awarding $264,700 bid to Woodruff Construction for library renovations
- Site plan amendment for commercial buildings at Ansborough Avenue and US Highway 20
- Acceptance of $1,309,693.51 work completion by Peterson Contractors, Inc.
- Sale of city property at 628 W. Parker Street for $11,000
- Change order of $64,081.50 for the Pipelining Phase IVA3 Project
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The Finance Committee is reviewing various travel requests for city staff training and several pre-authorizations to expend over $2,500.00. The committee will also consider budget amendments for the airport and police department.
- Travel requests for housing, building safety, fire, and law enforcement training
- Sewer satellite basin rebuild: $113,437.50
- Police network server expenditure: $55,380.00
- Police Lexipol Policy Management System: $52,751.70
- Airport budget amendment for FAA AIP projects and administration: $268,100.00
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo City Council will review a 50-year ground lease for the Waterloo Regional Airport. The agenda includes approvals for completed road reconstruction projects and library renovation plans. The council will also consider various property waivers and liquor license renewals.
- Completion of Commercial Street, Katiski Drive, and Hawkeye Road project ($2,042,138.61)
- 50-year ground lease with the Iowa Guard Bureau at Waterloo Regional Airport
- $20,000 in hotel/motel tax funds for SportsPlex field turf replacement
- Sale of city-owned property at 3921 Midway Drive for $15,000.00
- Purchase of a 2020 Escape Hybrid for the Planning and Zoning Department ($34,190.00)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council Work Session
The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to discuss Lexipol software for the Police Department. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 7, 2023, work session.
- Discussion of Lexipol software for the Police Department
- Approval of minutes from the August 7, 2023, Council Work Session
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Session
The Finance Committee is reviewing various travel requests, pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500.00, and proposed budget amendments. Items include infrastructure maintenance, equipment purchases, and funding for fire department staffing and ambulances.
- Purchase of stream credits for Hammond Avenue Bridge: $26,000.00
- Sanitation refuse containers and yard waste carts: $46,888.00 including shipping
- Budget amendment to increase Fire Cash on Hand by $381,000.00 for Station 3 staffing
- Budget amendment to increase Ambulance Cash on Hand by $369,000.00 for a new ambulance
- Central Garage air compressor purchase: $24,035.98 including shipping
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The council will vote on the 2023 Waterloo Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update and requests to vacate portions of city right-of-way. The agenda also includes approving various construction contracts, personnel appointments, and insurance renewals.
- Adoption of the 2023 Waterloo Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update
- $303,947.40 payment to Lodge Construction for stormwater improvements
- $46,327.00 proposal for a Comprehensive Downtown Study from Fishbeck
- Rescinding a $300,000 development agreement with Youngblut Farms, Ltd.
- $30,000 in hotel/motel tax funds for golf and SportsPlex marketing
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
General
The Waterloo City Council will meet for a special session to consider an ordinance amendment. The motion proposes repealing the 'Unfair Practices - Conversion Therapy' section of the city code.
- Repeal of conversion therapy ordinance amendment (Article C, Chapter 3)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Work Session
The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Parklet Ordinance and Sidewalk Cafe Ordinance. The council will also discuss inter-facility transfers. Public comment is not permitted during this session.
- Discussion on Parklet Ordinance and Sidewalk Cafe Ordinance
- Discussion of Inter-facility Transfers
- Approval of July 17, 2023, Council Work Session minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The Finance Committee is reviewing various travel requests for city officials and pre-authorizing expenditures over $2,500. Items include fuel island repairs, membership dues, and tree removal at 1626 Huntington Road. The committee will also consider a budget amendment for School Resource Officers.
- $423,455.00 budget amendment for School Resource Officers
- Fuel island repairs totaling $39,000.00
- Travel request for IAOHRA 2023 Conference up to $3,493.40
- Curb guards for plow fleet up to $81,000.00
- Tree removal at 1626 Huntington Road costing $2,675.00
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The council will review resolutions for several tax exemptions on new residential constructions in the CLURA area. The agenda also includes considering state traffic safety grants and police vehicle purchases. Additionally, the session features various city department personnel appointments.
- Acceptance of FAA grants totaling $646,659 for airport HVAC, security, and paving
- Purchase of two Tahoes ($80,764) and four patrol cars ($154,388) for the Police Department
- Tax exemptions for new residential construction on Red Tail Drive, Shelley Court, and Omaha Avenue
- Iowa DOT grant applications for bicycle lanes ($47,000) and traffic signalization ($262,000)
- Development agreements with 3 Stooges, LLC and C&C Welding, Inc.
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Planning Session
The council will hold a planning session to discuss Tolemi software and the Local Option Sales Tax. The agenda also includes routine approvals for liquor licenses, tobacco permits, and a fireworks display.
- $1,418.00 change order for waterline repairs at Waterloo Regional Airport hangar No. 4
- Fireworks display application for Lost Island Theme Park
- Renewals and new applications for various liquor licenses
- Cigarette/Tobacco permit applications for G's Corner and Liquor and Tobacco Outlet
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The council will review the eight strategic goals of the City of Waterloo Community Vision Plan. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss litigation with counsel.
- Review of Community Vision Plan goals including housing and downtown development
- Discussion of plan to renovate or improve 800 residences
- Closed session regarding litigation
City Council Work Session
The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to discuss dilapidated housing. No public comment is permitted during this session.
- Discussion of dilapidated housing
- Approval of minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo Finance Committee is reviewing various travel requests and expenditures exceeding $2,500. Proposed items include sewer repairs on Leversee Road and police department subscriptions. The committee will also consider a recycling refund request.
- $35,000 for replacement of 1,000 red-tinted traffic signal lights
- $23,410.10 for Police Benchmark Solutions annual subscription
- $12,000 for rental of maintenance building space at 304 W. 5th Street
- $3,950 for sanitary sewer repair on Leversee Road
- $4,973.40 for EEOC FEPA-TERO training conference in Baltimore
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo City Council is considering several infrastructure and development proposals. This includes a $4 million sewer revenue loan and the completion of a $4.3 million street reconstruction program. The council will also hold hearings on rezoning requests for senior housing and industrial sites.
- Approval of $4,045,000 in Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
- Completion of Street Reconstruction Program totaling $4,326,130.56
- Purchase of a used sanitation truck for $349,500.00
- Rezoning request for senior housing near 815 Tower Park Drive
- Development agreement for commercial building at 2775 Crossroads Boulevard ($2,200,000.00)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo Finance Committee met to review travel requests and expenditures exceeding $2,500. Proposed items include software maintenance, equipment repairs, and infrastructure projects. The committee also reviewed upcoming bill payments.
- $300,000 deposit for Fire Engine 306 replacement
- $120,126.82 for annual Tyler Technologies Inc. software maintenance
- $23,000 to relocate play equipment at Gates Park
- $38,958.14 for a secondary clarifier rebuild project in the Sewer department
- $20,286 for new timekeeping system clocks
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and infrastructure projects. These include a new senior housing complex and airport pavement reconstruction. The council will also review various city contracts and personnel appointments.
- Public hearing for $4,045,000 in Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
- Rezoning request for 110-unit senior housing east of 815 Tower Park Drive
- $1,936,017 FAA grant for Waterloo Regional Airport pavement reconstruction
- Sale of city property at Leversee Road and Hyper Drive for a warehouse
- $198,315 contract award for sidewalk, ramp, and trail repairs
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
General
The Waterloo City Council is meeting to consider two resolutions. These include a bid award for a fiber-to-premise network project and the approval of city liability insurance coverage.
- Bid award to ITG Communications, LLC for $77,864,565.10 for the FY 2023 Fiber-to-Premise project
- Approval of liability insurance with a total premium of $2,086,079
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Work Session
The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to approve minutes from June 5, 2023, and receive an update from Main Street Waterloo. Public comment is not permitted during this work session.
- Approval of June 5, 2023, meeting minutes
- Update from Main Street Waterloo
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Session
The Finance Committee is reviewing staff travel requests and authorizing expenditures exceeding $2,500. These items include police equipment renewals, software licenses, and department tools.
- $18,492.50 for Police Shield Technology annual renewal
- $14,025.00 for 33 Yankee Hill 5.56 rifle suppressors
- $17,427.96 for a Bobcat for Waste Management plant operations
- $9,950.00 for Officer B. Ingle's Iowa Law Enforcement Academy training
- $9,295.08 for a Traffic Department camera system
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo City Council meeting includes votes on airport grants and industrial site plans. The agenda also features public hearings regarding a historic landmark designation and a fiber network project.
- Acceptance of a $1,477,510.00 FAA grant for Waterloo Regional Airport pavement rehabilitation
- Site plan amendment for 57,600 square feet of contractor suites at Leversee Road and Warp Drive
- Purchase of a VAC ALL for the Waste Management Department for $518,836.43
- Public hearing for designating 722 Water Street as a Historic Landmark
- Development agreement for an automated truck wash at Greyhound and Cyclone Drive
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
General
The City Council will review a request for police cameras for the 4th Street project with a cost not to exceed $150,000.00. The agenda also includes a liquor license application for Absalom Lounge.
- Police Department camera expenditure for 4th Street project, not to exceed $150,000.00
- Class C liquor license with outdoor service for Absalom Lounge at 320 E. 4th Street
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Work Session
The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session on June 5, 2023. The agenda includes an update from Grow Cedar Valley and a discussion regarding a Nutrient Reduction Study.
- Update from Grow Cedar Valley
- Discussion of a Nutrient Reduction Study
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo Finance Committee met to review staff travel requests and authorize expenditures exceeding $2,500. The agenda included costs for fire department equipment, vehicle repairs, and city advertising.
- $11,800 for Fire Department Opti-Com components
- $10,700 for 200 red LED signal balls
- $7,525 for city advertising on KWWL
- $4,458.25 for a motor grader wing cylinder rebuild
- $5,954 for a leisure services condenser fan motor
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo City Council is reviewing several resolutions for the June 5 meeting. Key items include supporting workforce housing tax credit applications and approving various infrastructure projects. The agenda also covers vehicle purchases and utility assessments.
- $250,000.00 for a new Fire Department ambulance via Opioid Allocation Funds
- $205,503.00 purchase of an Elgin Crosswind Street Sweeper 2020 demo unit
- Support for 18 new homes east of 1003 Vermont Street via housing tax credits
- $495,900.30 contract for Midwest Concrete sidewalk repairs in Zone 2
- Historic Landmark designation request for 722 Water Street
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
General
The committee will review travel requests and pre-authorizations for expenditures exceeding $2,500. Items include airport maintenance, new emergency vehicles, and a police website update.
- $48,966.72 for two John Deere Gator emergency response vehicles
- $26,606.00 for airport office carpeting
- $25,500.00 to replace the police website
- $24,875.00 for HVAC replacement at Livingston Aviation terminal
- $22,290.00 to replace airport gate controllers
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council Planning Session
The council will review several liquor license renewals and applications for fireworks displays. Additionally, members will consider a $9,362,172.82 contract award for Gates Park improvements and receive an update on My Waterloo Days events.
- $9,362,172.82 contract award to Woodruff Construction, Inc. for Gates Park Improvements
- Fireworks display applications for the 5th Street Bridge, Bamboo Ridge Campground, and Park Avenue parking ramp
- Resetting of bid opening and public hearing dates for the Fiber-to-the-Premise project
- Renewals and new applications for various liquor licenses
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council Work Session
The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to discuss a Climate Action Plan in collaboration with UNI's Center for Energy and Environmental Education. The council will also approve the agenda and minutes from the May 1, 2023, meeting.
- Discussion of a Climate Action Plan with UNI's Center for Energy and Environmental Education
- Approval of May 1, 2023, meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Session
The Finance Committee will review staff travel requests and authorize several expenditures exceeding $2,500. The meeting also includes a budget amendment for the Ridgeway Towers Apartments project.
- $85,898.00 project budget for Ridgeway Towers Apartments
- $10,900.00 for leadership development training for department heads
- $5,916.00 for airport terminal lighting improvements
- $6,459.00 for annual maintenance at the arena
- Travel requests including $2,670.00 for a Human Rights Youth Summit
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The council is reviewing a $10 million grant submission for a comprehensive traffic safety plan. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding budget amendments, park improvements, and a historic landmark designation. Additionally, the council will consider several property sales and service contracts.
- $10,000,000 SS4A Grant submission for a traffic safety plan
- $56,900 contract with D. W. Zinser Co., Inc. for demolition at 1100 Sycamore Street
- $48,142 contract with Landmark Turf Services for levee maintenance
- Sale of city property at 217 Reed Street for $11,000
- Historic landmark designation for 415 Walnut Street
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
General
The Waterloo City Council will hold a special session to consider a resolution regarding the FY2023 Fiber-to-the-Premise project. The agenda also includes standard procedures such as roll call and approval of the agenda.
- Resolution rejecting all bids received for the FY2023 Construction of a Fiber-to-the-Premise Feeder/Distribution and Backbone Network Project, Contract No. 1080
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Work Session
The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to discuss amending human rights and police regulations. The discussion focuses on Article C, Unfair Practices-Conversion Therapy. Public comment is not permitted during this session.
- Discussion of an ordinance amending conversion therapy regulations
- Approval of minutes from May 15, 2023
City Council Regular Session
The Finance Committee is reviewing travel requests, expenditures over $2,500, and several budget amendments. Key items include funding for ARPA projects and TIF District capital projects. The committee will also consider departmental expenses for police equipment and sewer maintenance.
- $5,000,000 budget amendment for ARPA projects
- $2,924,976 budget amendment for TIF District capital projects
- $300,000 budget increase for Sewer Department machinery and equipment replacement
- $15,000 for an updated airport leakage study
- $12,851.66 expenditure for three ballistic shields for the Police Department
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The City Council will consider several property resolutions, including tax exemptions for new residential and commercial construction. The agenda also includes development agreements for a retail/medical district and a new storage facility. Additionally, the council will review liquor license renewals and various city proclamations.
- Development agreement with Mann Road Storage, LLC ($4,561,900 assessment)
- Tax exemptions for 514 Johnson Street and 2122 Hawthorne Avenue
- $66,570 change order for the Westdale Bioswale project
- Infrastructure development agreement for North Crossing district
- Liquor license renewals for local businesses
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
General
The City Council will meet for a special session to consider a new liquor license application. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and agenda approval.
- New Special Class C Alcohol Liquor License with outdoor service at 1139 Josephine Street
General
The City Council special session covers the Community Vision Plan, which outlines goals for housing, downtown development, and workforce growth. The council will also receive and file sealed bids for $6,000,000.00 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A.
- Receipt of sealed bids for $6,000,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A
City Council Regular Session
The City Council will review the meeting agenda and receive various filings. The council is also scheduled to consider a resolution directing the sale of $6,000,000.00 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A.
- Resolution Directing Sale of $6,000,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A
- Receive and file proof of publication of Notice of Sale
- Receive and file copies of Calls
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Work Session
The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items. Topics include solar group purchasing, FY2022 audited financial statements, and the Honeywell Smart City Initiative.
- Discussion of solar group purchasing
- Review of FY2022 audited financial statements
- Discussion of Honeywell Smart City Initiative
City Council Regular Session
The committee is reviewing travel requests for city staff and pre-authorizations for expenditures exceeding $2,500. The agenda also includes proposed budget amendments to increase revenue and expense lines.
- $57,756.22 for Smart Cities camera expansion
- $31,920.00 plus $3,300.00 shipping for 570 refuse containers
- $16,000.00 for Fire Department docking stations
- $120,000.00 budget amendment for interest revenue and expenditures
- $26,044.90 for paramedic school training
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo City Council is reviewing several resolutions, including tax exemptions and contract awards. Key items include setting public hearings for a new trucking terminal development east of 115 Warp Drive. The council also rejected a $7,429,551.98 bid for a street reconstruction project.
- Public hearing set for May 1, 2023, regarding the sale of city property to DMJ Development, LLC for a trucking terminal.
- Awarded $122,390.00 contract to FM Controls, Inc. for airport HVAC controls.
- Rejection of Aspro, Inc. bid of $7,429,551.98 for the Broadway Street and E. San Marnan Drive reconstruction project.
- Approval of tax exemptions for a new home at 906 Bishop Avenue valued at $345,000.00.
- Awarded mowing contract to Wilson Custom Tree Service for wastewater treatment plant lift stations.
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Work Session
The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items. Discussions include the city's procurement policy and the conversion of 4th, 5th, and 6th Streets to two-way traffic. The council will also discuss a Brownfields Grant.
- Discussion of Procurement Policy
- Conversion of 4th, 5th, and 6th Streets to two-way traffic
- Discussion of Brownfields Grant
- Approval of March 20, 2023, minutes
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo Finance Committee is reviewing travel requests for city staff and pre-authorizing several large expenditures. The meeting also includes proposed budget amendments for utility coverage and project funds.
- Repair and upgrade of Sewer Blower #1 ($56,642.00)
- Repair and upgrade of Sewer Blower #2 ($55,417.00)
- Replacement canopy for the Airport Passenger Boarding Bridge ($8,154.00 plus shipping)
- Budget amendment to use $25,000.00 from Ridgeway Towers' fund balance for utilities
- Annual renewal of Neighborly Software ($16,800.00)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The council will consider several resolutions regarding bond advertisements and park improvements. The agenda also includes property sales for residential and warehouse developments. A public hearing is scheduled for the FY 2024 budget.
- Advertisement for sale of $6,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A
- Preliminary plans and bid dates for Gates Park Improvements
- Tax exemption request for construction at 4342 Mourning Dove Drive
- Sale of city property east of 1003 Vermont Street for 18 single-family dwellings
- FY 2024 Budget public hearing
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Work Session
The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY2024 budget and a residential group buy solar program. The council will also consider approving minutes from the March 6, 2023 meeting.
- Discussion of the FY2024 budget
- Discussion of a residential group buy solar program
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo Finance Committee is reviewing several travel requests and pre-authorizations for expenditures exceeding $2,500. The agenda includes a budget amendment for the SportsPlex and costs for traffic sign posts. The committee will also process bill payments for March 2023.
- Pre-authorization for $8,928 in sign posts plus $1,000 shipping
- Budget amendment to increase SportsPlex expense by $6,945
- Travel request for airport firefighter training up to $2,500
- Expenditure for golf course equipment supplies up to $3,340
- Pre-authorization for clerk's office ordinance codification services
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo City Council will consider resolutions regarding opioid litigation settlements and a $9 million sewer loan. The agenda also includes public hearings for airport projects and site plan amendments.
- Settlement agreements regarding opioid litigation against Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Wal Mart
- Authorization of up to $9,000,000 in Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
- Purchase agreements for Gates Park renovations with Midwest Playscapes and Waterplay Solutions Corporation
- Site plan amendment for a Starbucks at 115 East Ridgeway Avenue
- Hotel/motel tax fund allocations of $23,000 to the Waterloo Municipal Band and $30,000 to the Police Department
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo City Council will swear in Belinda Creighton-Smith as the Ward 4 council member. The council will also consider a resolution to appoint William Beck as Fire Chief of Waterloo Fire Rescue.
- Swearing in of Belinda Creighton-Smith as Ward 4 City Council member
- Resolution approving appointment of William Beck as Fire Chief
- Swearing in of William Beck as Fire Chief
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo Finance Committee is reviewing pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500. The agenda includes budget amendments for city-wide cameras and lake improvements.
- $68,000.00 grant for installation of cameras throughout the city
- $193,890.00 REAP grant for Greenbelt Lake Improvements Phase II
- $60,000.00 for an airport marketing plan for FY 2023 IDOT Air Service Grant
- $13,583.46 to purchase 20 scanners for the paperless AP process
- $11,627.36 for a pollinator habitat project at Tibbits Park
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The City Council is reviewing several bond issuances totaling over $6.8 million for corporate purposes. They are also considering a $1,780,793 allocation from the American Rescue Plan to assist with homelessness. Other items include airport improvements and street reconstruction projects.
- Issuance of General Obligation Bonds up to $4,700,000
- $1,780,793 allocation for homelessness assistance via American Rescue Plan
- Waterloo Regional Airport pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction
- Broadway Street and E. San Marnan Drive reconstruction project
- Tax exemption for a $460,000 office remodel at 214 E. 4th Street
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Work Session
The Waterloo City Council will discuss proposed amendments to the noise variance and automated traffic enforcement ordinances. The session also includes an update from the Grout Museum District. No public comment is permitted during this work session.
- Amendments to the noise variance ordinance
- Amendments to the automated traffic enforcement ordinance
- Update from Grout Museum District
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Waterloo Finance Committee is reviewing various travel requests for city departments and pre-authorizations for expenditures exceeding $2,500. Items include sewer equipment, street safety supplies, and airport maintenance. The committee also considers budget amendments for the 37GFT.TREE project.
- Pre-authorization of $52,972.00 plus $500.00 S/H for a Flygt mixer
- Purchase of trees for the Plant Waterloo Residential Tree program for $24,840.00 plus shipping
- Travel request for Community Development staff to Seattle up to $11,020.00
- Pre-authorization of $5,125.50 plus $565.68 S/H for an airport deicer heater chamber
- Budget amendment for the 37GFT.TREE project totaling $27,993.58
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The council is reviewing the FY2024 budget and property tax levies, which include a proposed increase of over $5 million. The agenda also includes bond issuances, city property sales, and zoning amendments.
- Resolution approving maximum property tax askings of $42,260,443.00
- Proposed issuance of General Obligation Bonds up to $4,700,000.00
- Sale of city property at 514 Johnson Street for $210,000.00
- $100,000.00 contract for Edison Park playground equipment
- Rezoning request near 709 Dearborn Avenue for a vehicle storage facility
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Work Session
The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to discuss amendments to the sidewalk ordinance. The council will also discuss a ban on conversion therapy.
- Amendments to the sidewalk ordinance
- Discussion of a ban on conversion therapy
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Session
The committee is reviewing staff travel requests for various training conferences. Members will also consider pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, including vehicle purchases and equipment maintenance. Additionally, the agenda includes budget amendments for CARES funding and police training grants.
- Pre-authorization of $43,000.00 for a 2021 Ford F150 truck for the Fire Department
- Purchase of four new heaters for the Waste Management building for $80,200.00
- Budget amendment for CARES funding in the amount of $22,210.00
- Tree planting along University Avenue totaling $9,272.00
- Pre-authorization of $16,187.00 for airport E36 liquid deicer totes
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Session
The Waterloo City Council is reviewing several items in its consent agenda, including infrastructure projects and property agreements. The meeting includes discussions on airport upgrades and tax exemptions for various residential developments.
- $500,000 gift from the Pauline R. Barrett Foundation for a playground at Gates Park
- Sale of city property to Weatherfield Realty Group for a telecommunications facility
- Bid award of $25,740.00 for electrical improvements to Hangar 3-A at Waterloo Regional Airport
- Approval of tax exemptions for multiple residential construction projects in the CLURA area
- Project completion and payment of $716,195.99 for Center for the Arts Parking Phase 2