Waterloo, Iowa

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Session

Finance Committee

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Session

Finance Committee

Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees

City Council Regular Session

City Council Work Session

Finance Committee

City Council Regular Session

City Council Work Session

Finance Committee

Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Session

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

City Council Work Session

City Council Regular Session

Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees

City Council Regular Session

City Council Work Session

Finance Committee

City Council Regular Session

Finance Committee

Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees

City Council Regular Session

Finance Committee

City Council Work Session

Finance Committee

City Council Regular Session

Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees

Finance Committee

City Council Regular Session

City Council Work Session

Finance Committee

City Council Regular Session

Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees

Finance Committee

City Council Regular Session

City Council Work Session

Finance Committee

City Council Regular Session

City Council Work Session

Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees

Finance Committee

El Comité de Finanzas está revisando varios gastos de alto valor para la seguridad pública e infraestructura. El organismo está discutiendo preautorizaciones para un nuevo camión de bomberos, vehículos de policía y suministros de mantenimiento de calles.

• Camión de bomberos Pierce Enforcer: $660,000.00
• Cuatro 2026 Police Pursuit Chevy Tahoes: $214,960.80
• Tres 2026 Police Pursuit Ford Explorers: $140,700.00
• Suministros del programa de chip seal del Street Department para el FY27: $445,000.00
• Productos de la temporada de invierno del Street Department para el FY27: $424,850.00

City Council Regular Session

El Concejo Municipal de Waterloo votará sobre resoluciones que otorgan exenciones de impuestos para una casa unifamiliar valorada en $496,500 en 1715 Red Tail Drive y una casa adosada valorada en $369,900 en 4182 Mystic Drive, ambas en el City Limits Urban Revitalization Area. El concejo también considerará artículos de la agenda de consentimiento de rutina, cambios en el programa de tarifas para el Departamento de Bomberos y varias resoluciones de audiencias públicas.

• Resolución que aprueba la exención de impuestos para una casa unifamiliar de $496,500 en 1715 Red Tail Drive (CLURA)
• Resolución que aprueba la exención de impuestos para una casa adosada de $369,900 en 4182 Mystic Drive (CLURA)
• Resolución que aprueba un programa de tarifas de inspección revisado para el Departamento de Bomberos (aumento a $25)
• Resolución que aprueba un acuerdo de servicios profesionales de $72,000 para la implementación del Downtown Master Plan
• Resolución que aprueba la adjudicación de un contrato de demolición de $93,009 a Lehman Trucking & Excavating

City Council Work Session

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir las actualizaciones del software del plan de mejoras de capital. La reunión también incluye una presentación de International Paper.

• Discusión sobre las actualizaciones del software del plan de mejoras de capital
• Presentación de International Paper

Finance Committee

El Comité de Finanzas está revisando varias preautorizaciones de gastos, que incluyen reparaciones del aeropuerto, mantenimiento de alcantarillado y renovaciones de software. El comité también considerará enmiendas presupuestarias para los proyectos de Cedar Prairie Trail y Virden Creek Dam.

• Airport: $27,818.00 para pintura interior y reparaciones de paneles de yeso
• Airport: $82,686.46 para pisos en las Puertas 1 y 2
• Culture & Arts: $29,738.92 para la reparación del letrero exterior de la marquesina
• Sewer: $45,800.00 para sellado de pozos de visita relacionados con las reparaciones de Nevada Street
• Budget Amendment: $620,000.00 para el reemplazo de Cedar Prairie Trail

City Council Regular Session

El Concejo Municipal considerará múltiples solicitudes de exención fiscal para nuevas construcciones residenciales y comerciales. El organismo también está revisando la finalización de varios proyectos de infraestructura, incluyendo la superposición de asfalto y reparaciones de aceras.

• Exención fiscal para un edificio comercial de $2,400,000 en 2065 Logan Avenue
• Exenciones fiscales para 10 nuevas casas unifamiliares que oscilan entre $173,000 y $419,000
• Aceptación de obra para el Programa de Superposición de Asfalto del FY 2025 por un total de $5,009,792.08
• Aceptación de obra para el Proyecto de Reconstrucción de E./W. San Marnan del FY 2025 por un total de $5,349,518.80
• Financiamiento del impuesto hotelero/motel de $12,800 para la seguridad del Departamento de Policía de Waterloo en el National Cattle Congress

City Council Work Session

El Ayuntamiento celebrará una sesión de trabajo para discutir tres temas: una actualización del plan de mitigación de riesgos, un contrato propuesto para el software Axon para el Departamento de Policía y los cambios de software para el Servicio de Bomberos de Waterloo. No se recibirá comentarios públicos durante esta sesión de trabajo. El consejo también considerará aprobar las actas de la sesión de trabajo del 15 de junio.

• Discusión de la actualización del plan de mitigación de riesgos
• Discusión del contrato de software Axon para el Departamento de Policía
• Discusión de los cambios de software para el Servicio de Bomberos de Waterloo
• Aprobación de las actas de la sesión de trabajo del 15 de junio

City Council Regular Session

El Concejo Municipal se reunirá en una sesión especial para considerar una resolución sobre la cobertura de seguro. El elemento de acción principal es la aprobación del seguro de responsabilidad civil y los servicios de administración.

• Resolución que aprueba la cobertura de seguro de responsabilidad civil con Chubb, Travelers, Arch, Allied, Cowbell, Safety National por un monto de $2,461,749

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Finance Committee

El Comité de Finanzas de Waterloo revisará las solicitudes de viaje para el personal de la ciudad y preautorizará más de $233,000 en gastos para proyectos que incluyen un nuevo guardaparque de estacionamiento, equipo de rescate técnico y renovaciones de software. La reunión también cubrirá la aprobación de actas y facturas.

• Solicitud de viaje para la capacitación OSHA 30 (hasta $5,420)
• Preautorización para Ford Ranger 2026 con quitanieves (hasta $48,000)
• Preautorización para la Rehabilitación del Edificio de Aguas Residuales Brutas ($94,540)
• Preautorización para la Fase 2 de Remodelaciones de Cocinas ($83,610)
• Preautorización para Equipo de Rescate Técnico ($15,457)

General

El consejo considerará resoluciones para emitir $10,300,000 en Bonos de Obligación General, Serie 2026B, con un gravamen fiscal, y $3,500,000 en Notas de Préstamo de Capital de Ingresos de Alcantarillado, Serie 2026A. El orden del día de consentimiento incluye un aumento salarial del 3% para empleados sin negociación colectiva, permisos de fuegos artificiales, contrataciones y pagos de beneficios a empleados que se retiran. También está en votación un contrato de programa de tarjeta de compras por $5,500 con Ramp Business Corporation y la renovación de un contrato de software de gestión de deuda.

• Emisión de $10,300,000 en Bonos de Obligación General, Serie 2026B, con un gravamen fiscal
• Emisión de $3,500,000 en Notas de Préstamo de Capital de Ingresos de Alcantarillado, Serie 2026A
• Aumento salarial del 3% para empleados sin negociación colectiva a partir del 1 de julio de 2026
• Despliegues de fuegos artificiales aprobados: 3 de julio (Puente Park Avenue) y 5 de julio (4550 La Porte Road)
• Contrato de programa de tarjeta de compras con Ramp Business Corporation por $5,500

City Council Work Session

El Concejo Municipal de Waterloo llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir una ordenanza que modifica el código municipal sobre micción en público y recibir una actualización de la organización de desarrollo económico Grow Cedar Valley. No se tomarán votos formales ni se recibirán comentarios del público durante la sesión.

• Discusión de la ordenanza que modifica el Código de la Ciudad de Waterloo, Sección 5-2-9 (Public Urination)
• Actualización de Grow Cedar Valley

City Council Work Session

El Consejo Municipal de Waterloo celebrará una sesión de trabajo para revisar el Plan de Visión Comunitaria de ocho puntos que abarca vivienda, reurbanización del centro, turismo deportivo e equidad. El consejo también considerará una moción para aprobar una actualización de licencia de alcohol de categoría C para el local WCA Building & Amphitheatre en 225 Commercial Street.

• Discusión del Plan de Visión Comunitaria con ocho objetivos: Fly the W, Elevate Housing, Celebrate and Connect Neighborhoods, Waterloo Works, Crossroads Doubledown, Power Up Downtown, Sportstown USA, Community of Opportunity
• Moción para aprobar la actualización de licencia de alcohol de categoría C para el WCA Building & Amphitheatre (225 Commercial St.), que vence el 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

El Concejo Municipal se reunirá en una sesión especial para considerar varias resoluciones financieras. Estas incluyen propuestas relacionadas con pagarés de préstamo de capital de ingresos de alcantarillado y la venta de bonos de obligación general.

• Aceptación de la propuesta para comprar $3,500,000 en Pagarés de Préstamo de Capital de Ingresos de Alcantarillado, Serie 2026A
• Venta de $10,300,000.00 en Bonos de Obligación General, Serie 2026B
• Venta de $1,700,000.00 en Bonos de Obligación General Sujetos a Impuestos, Serie 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)

Finance Committee

El Comité de Finanzas considerará numerosas preautorizaciones para compras y reparaciones de equipos, incluyendo una barredora de calles ($298k), un remolque de reabastecimiento de combustible ($44k) y bombeo de emergencia de derivación de alcantarillado ($166k). También revisarán solicitudes de viaje para capacitación policial, una enmienda presupuestaria para remolques de semáforos y un reembolso por cargos de alcantarillado erróneos.

• Reemplazo de barredora de calles ($298,334.73)
• Remolque de reabastecimiento de combustible para eventos de nieve/inundaciones ($44,861)
• Compra de remolques de señales temporales (NTE $70,000 de subvención TSIP)
• Bombeo de emergencia de derivación de alcantarillado para reparación de Nevada Street ($166,045)
• Chequeos de salud mental del Departamento de Bomberos (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 Work Session

El Concejo Municipal recibirá una actualización de Vandewalle and Associates sobre el desarrollo en el centro de Waterloo. Esta sesión de trabajo incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 18 de mayo de 2026.

• Actualización sobre el desarrollo del centro por parte de 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.

City Council Regular Session

El Concejo Municipal votará sobre varios acuerdos de desarrollo, incluyendo una renovación de $5.5 millones en 4000 University. El cuerpo también está decidiendo sobre un nuevo acuerdo laboral para el Jefe de Policía Rob Duncan y un contrato de gestión de estacionamiento por cinco años con PCI Municipal Services LLC.

• Contrato de servicios educativos con Grout Museum, Inc. por $625,000.00
• Acuerdo de desarrollo con Highlands Enterprises, LLC para renovación en 4000 University con un valor mínimo tasado de $5,500,000.00
• Acuerdo cooperativo con el Departamento de Transporte de Iowa por $710,000.00 para mejoras en la estación de bombeo de aguas pluviales de Edwards Street
• Acuerdo laboral para el Jefe de Policía Rob Duncan
• Acuerdo de desarrollo con Black River Bells, LLC para un edificio comercial en 2065 Logan Avenue con un valor mínimo tasado de $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

El Concejo Municipal se reunirá en una sesión especial para realizar el pase de lista y aprobar la agenda. El concejo también está considerando una nueva Licencia de Venta de Alcohol al por Menor Clase C con servicio al aire libre para Smitty's Bar, ubicado en 709 Jefferson Street.

• Licencia de Venta de Alcohol al por Menor Clase C con servicio al aire libre para 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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City Council Regular Session

El Concejo Municipal de Waterloo llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y votará sobre una emisión de bonos de obligación general por $6 millones, una enmienda al presupuesto del año fiscal 2026, la venta de una propiedad municipal por $500, y varias exenciones fiscales para nuevas viviendas. También se incluyen en la agenda numerosos artículos de consentimiento rutinarios, como contratos, licencias de licores y separaciones de empleados.

• Audiencia pública sobre la emisión de hasta $6,000,000 en Bonos GO (2026A) para fines corporativos esenciales
• Audiencia pública sobre la Enmienda Presupuestaria FYE 2026 (2)
• Venta de propiedad municipal de 7,507 pies cuadrados al norte de 2123 Commercial Street a R&M Metals Properties por $500
• Exención fiscal para nueva vivienda de $700,000 en 1837 Red Tail Drive y dúplex de $329,900 en 4172 Mystic Drive
• Audiencia pública sobre el Programa de Inspección y Reparación de Aceras FY 2027 – Zona 5B

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)

Finance Committee

El Comité de Finanzas considerará múltiples preautorizaciones para gastos superiores a $2,500, incluyendo el bombeo de derivación mayor del alcantarillado para una reparación de emergencia en el Eastside Interceptor, junto con solicitudes de viaje para el personal de la ciudad y reembolsos por errores de facturación. Los elementos más trascendentales involucran el monitoreo del bombeo de derivación del alcantarillado y el alquiler de equipos que suman más de $200,000.

• Preautorización de $93,184 para el personal de Rain for Rent para el monitoreo del bombeo de derivación para la reparación de emergencia del Eastside Interceptor en Nevada Street
• Preautorización de $34,158 para reemplazar la unidad #510802 Ford Ranger 2008 de Building Inspection
• Preautorización de $21,422.50 para el reemplazo de 23 chalecos balísticos para oficiales de policía
• Preautorización de $14,644.45 para el alquiler de espacio de almacenamiento en 304 W. 5th Street para operaciones de mantenimiento del centro
• Preautorización de $14,180.43 enmendada para alfombras en los espacios de oficinas del segundo piso del Airport

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 Work Session

El concejo recibirá actualizaciones de la Comisión de Residuos Sólidos del Condado de Black Hawk y de Main Street Waterloo. También discutirán cambios propuestos a la sección de comentarios públicos de la agenda del concejo. Al ser una sesión de trabajo, no se tomarán comentarios públicos durante la reunión.

• Actualización de la Comisión de Residuos Sólidos del Condado de Black Hawk
• Actualización de Main Street Waterloo
• Discusión sobre cambios a la sección de comentarios públicos de la agenda del concejo

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

El Concejo Municipal discutirá varias audiencias públicas, incluyendo una enmienda al plan del sitio para un edificio de la Guardia Nacional de Iowa de 25,000 pies cuadrados. El cuerpo también decidirá sobre diversas exenciones fiscales, adjudicaciones de contratos y la programación de una audiencia pública para $6 millones en Bonos de Obligación General.

• Propuesta de emisión de hasta $6,000,000.00 en Bonos de Obligación General (2026A)
• Adjudicación de licitación por $260,400.00 a Bituminous Materials & Supply para el Programa de Capa Selladora de Emulsiones Asfálticas
• Exenciones fiscales para un edificio comercial en 814 South Street ($1,347,547.00) y una vivienda en 128 Paradise Boulevard ($459,900.00)
• Enmienda al plan del sitio para un edificio de la Guardia Nacional de Iowa de 25,000 pies cuadrados al norte de 3106 Airport Boulevard
• Apoyo a dos solicitudes de crédito fiscal de Eastside Development Partners, LLC para 31 unidades residenciales en 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)

Finance Committee

El comité revisará solicitudes de viaje, preautorizaciones para gastos mayores a $2,500 y enmiendas presupuestarias. Los elementos clave incluyen una enmienda de bonos de $9.5 millones para carreteras, una enmienda de venta de propiedad de $711,500 y una compra de $500,000 de monitores cardíacos para el rescate de bomberos. También se aprobarán las facturas del 27 de abril y 4 de mayo de 2026.

• Aprobar enmienda presupuestaria de $9.5M para reconocer fondos de bonos para carreteras y gastos de infraestructura principal
• Aprobar enmienda presupuestaria de $711,500 para venta de propiedad y reembolso al desarrollador
• Autorizar hasta $500,000 para nueve monitores cardíacos y desfibriladores para Waterloo Fire Rescue
• Aprobar enmienda presupuestaria de $70,000 para proyectos de mantenimiento del aeropuerto
• Autorizar gastos de viaje y capacitación para oficiales K9 de la policía, curso de francotirador y otro personal por un total de hasta $10,978.97

The committee approved several budget amendments, including a $9.5M increase for roadways and backbone expenses using bond funds. Members also authorized various departmental expenditures for public safety and infrastructure and approved two bills payment reports totaling over $6.7M.

• Approved $9.5M budget amendment for roadways and backbone expense lines (3-0)
• Approved $711,500 budget amendment for property sale and economic development (3-0)
• Approved $70,000 budget amendment for Airport building and grounds maintenance (3-0)
• Approved $55,000 budget amendment for Library class supplies and professional services (3-0)
• Approved $26,255 project budget for DOT backplate replacement grant (3-0)
• Authorized expenditures including up to $500,000 for Fire cardiac monitors and $24,369.60 for Police duty weapons (3-0)
• Approved travel requests for police, GIS, and technology staff totaling $11,378.97 (3-0)
• Approved bills payments for April 27 ($2,868,420.47) and May 4 ($3,920,628.00) (3-0)

City Council Work Session

El Concejo Municipal de Waterloo realiza una sesión de trabajo para discutir dos temas: el puesto de administrador municipal y los cambios propuestos a las tarifas de alcantarillado. No se toman votos; estos son solo temas de discusión. No se permite que el público comente durante la sesión de trabajo.

• Discusión sobre el puesto de administrador municipal (presentada por el Concejal del Ward 5, Hector Salamanca Arroyo)
• Discusión sobre cambios en las tarifas de alcantarillado (presentada por la Directora de Finanzas, Bridgett Wood)

The council held discussions regarding a potential transition to a city manager or administrator form of government. Members also reviewed a proposed five percent increase in sewer rates and upcoming waste management projects.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved April 20, 2026, Work Session minutes (6-0)

City Council Work Session

El consejo llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir la calidad del agua del condado de Black Hawk, una actualización de la Autoridad de Gestión de la Cuenca del Middle Cedar y el proyecto de Cuencas del Condado de Black Hawk. No se permiten comentarios públicos durante esta sesión de trabajo.

• Discusión sobre la calidad del agua del condado de Black Hawk
• Discusión sobre la actualización de la Autoridad de Gestión de la Cuenca del Middle Cedar
• Discusión sobre el proyecto de Cuencas del Condado de Black Hawk

The City Council held a work session regarding nitrate levels in drinking water and updates on regional watershed management. Discussions included potential city-led watershed improvement projects and the role of soil health in water quality.

• Approved April 6, 2026, work session minutes (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Finance Committee

El Comité de Finanzas de Waterloo revisará las solicitudes de preautorización para gastos departamentales superiores a $2,500 y votará sobre catorce enmiendas presupuestarias que afectan las operaciones de la ciudad, las flotas de vehículos y las instalaciones públicas. Estas decisiones determinan el financiamiento para equipos de respuesta de emergencia, mantenimiento de carreteras, software de vivienda y servicios de parques locales.

• Preautorización para un camión de elevación aérea Ford F550 de $200,216 para Central Garage/Airport
• Enmienda presupuestaria que asigna $885,000 de los ingresos del Local Option Sales Tax a gastos de Streets and Roadways para el FY26
• Aprobación de $48,857.08 para la renovación anual del software PHA Pro de la Waterloo Housing Authority
• Preautorización de $28,950 para reemplazar los tragaluces dañados del atrio en el 5th and Commercial Parking Ramp
• Enmienda presupuestaria que transfiere $6,505,600 para mejoras del aeropuerto según las resoluciones 2025-624 y 2026-005

The Finance Committee approved several budget amendments, including a $6.5M transfer for airport improvements and $500,000 for cardiac monitors. The committee also authorized various expenditures over $2,500 and approved two bills payment reports totaling over $7.1M.

• Approved $6,505,600.00 budget amendment for airport improvements (3-0)
• Approved $500,000.00 budget amendment for nine new cardiac monitors (3-0)
• Approved $200,216.00 purchase of a 2026 Ford F550 aerial lift truck (3-0)
• Approved $51,000.00 purchase of a used 2023 Chevy Tahoe for police (3-0)
• Approved $885,000.00 budget amendment for Streets and Roadways (3-0)
• Approved $611,172.00 budget amendment for TIF capital expenses (3-0)
• Approved $239.00 storm water fee refund for 6015 Ansborough Ave (3-0)
• Approved bills payments for April 13 and April 20 totaling $7,199,295.25 (3-0)

City Council Regular Session

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para aprobar el presupuesto del año fiscal 2027, que incluye solicitudes de impuesto a la propiedad por $54,841,779. El cuerpo también considerará la reclasificación de terrenos cerca de Kimball Avenue y varios contratos de infraestructura.

• Presupuesto del año fiscal 2027 con una tasa de gravamen de $21.79160 y solicitudes totales de impuesto a la propiedad de $54,841,779
• Reclasificación de 28 acres de Agrícola a Distrito de Parques Empresariales al oeste y noroeste de 4634 Kimball Avenue
• Adjudicación de contrato por $1,607,197.68 a Peterson Contractors, Inc. para Parkview Manor y la Cuenca de Detención de W. 3rd Street
• Programa de Mejora de la Seguridad Vial para una rotonda en Hammond Avenue y Ridgeway Avenue por un total de $470,000.00
• Compra de un camión de bomberos Spartan 1996 de la Ciudad de Stanwood por $35,000.00

The council approved the FY 2027 budget with $54,841,779 in property tax askings and a levy rate of $21.79160, passing 4-3. The budget draws $2.2 million from general fund reserves and $1 million from ARPA funds. The council also rezoned 28 acres from A-1 Agricultural to B-P Business Park (6-1) and approved a water line easement vacation for Walmart. Consent agenda items included multiple resolutions, liquor license renewals, and a $1.6 million construction contract.

• Approved FY 2027 budget with $54.8M property tax askings, levy rate $21.79160 (4-3)
• Rezoned 28 acres west of 4634 Kimball Ave from A-1 Agricultural to B-P Business Park (6-1)
• Approved easement vacation of 26,821 sq ft at 1334 Flammang Dr for Walmart (7-0)
• Approved runway 18/36 rehabilitation plans and May 14 bid opening (consent agenda)
• Approved $1,607,197.68 bid to Peterson Contractors for Parkview Manor detention basin (consent agenda)
• Approved wages for Teamsters Local 238 collective bargaining agreement (consent agenda)
• Approved liquor license renewals and new license for La Michoacana (consent agenda)
• Approved sidewalk repair program Zone 5B public hearing for May 18, 2026 (consent agenda)

General

El Ayuntamiento celebrará una sesión especial para considerar un ítem del orden del día de consentimiento que aprueba una licencia de licor de Clase C con servicio al aire libre para Red Carpet Golf en 1409 Newell Street, que vence el 6 de abril de 2027. El orden del día también incluye una presentación del Plan de Visión Comunitaria, que cubre ocho objetivos como la vivienda, la revitalización del centro y el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral, pero no se programa ninguna acción sobre el plan en sí.

• Orden del día de consentimiento: Moción para aprobar la licencia de licor de Clase C con servicio al aire libre para Red Carpet Golf, 1409 Newell Street, que vence el 6 de abril de 2027.
• Plan de Visión Comunitaria expuesto: ocho objetivos que incluyen vivienda, conexiones vecinales, fuerza laboral, reurbanización del Crossroads Mall, evolución del centro, turismo deportivo e equidad.

City Council Regular Session

El Comité de Finanzas se reúne para aprobar solicitudes de viaje y gastos superiores a $2,500. El organismo considerará varias enmiendas presupuestarias y la compra de software de licencias comerciales para la Oficina del Secretario Municipal.

• Compra de software de licencias comerciales OpenGov por $88,828.87
• Gasto de $50,000 para piezas de reparación de bombas KSB en la Estación de Bombeo de Tormentas de la Calle E. 6th
• Gasto de $55,800 para materiales de señalización de pavimento
• Compra de 733 carros de basura por $42,987.30
• Enmienda presupuestaria de $116,798 para actualizar el Sistema de Mantenimiento de Control de Iluminación del Aeródromo

The Finance Committee unanimously approved all agenda items, including 13 travel requests for city staff, 24 pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, 11 budget line item amendments, and three bills payments totaling $12,052,024.38. All votes were 3-0. The committee also discussed future oversight of high-cost travel expenses.

• Approved 13 travel requests for police, finance, and leisure services staff (unanimous)
• Approved $28,276.66 pre-authorization for airport fire alarm panel replacement
• Approved $88,828.87 pre-authorization for OpenGov business licensing software
• Approved $15,000 pre-authorization for police K-9 purchase and training
• Approved $116,798 budget amendment for airfield lighting upgrade at airport
• Approved $110,000 budget amendment for OpenGov software transition
• Approved $100,000 budget amendment for city facility expenses
• Approved bills payments of $6,375,037.14, $2,248,199.85, and $3,428,787.39

City Council Work Session

El Concejo Municipal celebrará una sesión de trabajo para discutir el presupuesto FY2027, la adición de un parque al vecindario Walnut y la incorporación de un dron para los servicios de lucha contra incendios. No se recibirá comentarios públicos conforme a la ley de Iowa. La reunión incluye la aprobación de las actas de sesiones anteriores y el llamado a lista.

• Discusión del presupuesto FY2027 (a cargo del Director de Finanzas Bridgett Wood)
• Discusión sobre la adición de un parque al vecindario Walnut (a cargo del Director de Servicios de Ocio Todd Derifield)
• Discusión sobre la adición de un dron para los servicios de lucha contra incendios (a cargo del Jefe de Bomberos Bill Beck)
• Aprobación de las actas de la sesión de trabajo del 16 de marzo de 2026

The City Council held a work session on April 6, 2026, with no formal votes on substantive items. Discussions covered the FY2027 budget and levy rate, a proposed park in the Walnut Neighborhood, and adding a drone for firefighting services.

City Council Regular Session

El Concejo Municipal considerará una agenda de consentimiento de asuntos rutinarios que incluye contratos, fechas de audiencias públicas, acciones de subvenciones y asuntos de personal. Las aprobaciones notables incluyen una reconstrucción de $7.7 millones de Katoski Drive y Huntington Road, un proyecto de tuberías de $1 millón y la fijación de audiencias públicas para el presupuesto del FY2027 y una rezonificación de 28 acres cerca de Kimball Avenue.

• Resolución que aprueba el contrato de $7,727,051.20 con Peterson Contractors para la Reconstrucción de Katoski Drive y Huntington Road (Contrato No. 1123)
• Resolución que aprueba el contrato de $1,007,505.45 con Municipal Pipe Tool para la Fase VA de Pipelining del CIP del FY 2026 (Contrato No. 1141)
• Resolución que devuelve la subvención de $500,000 del Programa de Mejora de la Seguridad Vial para la rotonda de Hammond Avenue y Shaulis Road
• Resolución que fija la audiencia pública para el 20 de abril de 2026, para rezonificar ~28 acres de A-1 Agricultural a B-P Business Park cerca de 4634 Kimball Avenue
• Resolución que fija la audiencia pública para el 20 de abril de 2026, para aprobar el presupuesto del FY 2027

The City Council approved a $7.7 million contract for the Katoski Drive and Huntington Road Reconstruction. Other actions included scheduling public hearings for the FY 2027 budget and a business park rezoning request.

• Approved $7,727,051.20 contract to Peterson Contractors, Inc. for Katoski Drive and Huntington Road Reconstruction (7-0)
• Approved $1,007,505.45 contract to Municipal Pipe Tool Co., LLC for FY 2026 CIP Pipelining Phase VA (7-0)
• Approved $9,177.00 bid to Thome Excavating and Grading for demolition at 233 Gable St. (7-0)
• Set April 20, 2026, public hearing for FY 2027 budget (7-0)
• Set April 20, 2026, public hearing for 28-acre rezoning to Business Park District near 4634 Kimball Avenue (7-0)
• Set May 4, 2026, public hearing for Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan amendment (7-0)
• Approved $20,000 hotel/motel tax funds for Main Street Waterloo Red, White & Loo Project (7-0)
• Approved $5,000 hotel/motel tax funds for North End Arts and Music Fest (7-0)

City Council Planning Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 property tax levy. No comments have been filed in advance. The council will also discuss the Community Vision Plan, an eight-point strategy covering housing, neighborhood pride, downtown revitalization, and economic development.

• Public hearing on FY2027 property tax levy (no comments on file)
• Discussion of 'Elevate Housing' goal to renovate 800 residences in eight years
• Discussion of 'Crossroads Doubledown' re-energizing the Crossroads Mall area into a sports/recreation center
• Discussion of 'Power Up Downtown' and 'Sportstown USA' initiatives
• Discussion of 'Fly the W' community pride and branding effort

The City Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed FY2027 property tax levy. Numerous residents provided testimony supporting continued funding for the Grout Museum.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Received and filed proof of publication for the FY2027 property tax levy notice (7-0)
• Closed the public hearing (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:22 p.m. (7-0)

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee is reviewing travel requests and pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500. The body is deciding on various equipment purchases, facility repairs, and budget amendments for the police and fire departments.

• Purchase of 235 dual-facing dash-cameras and 152 tracking devices for $159,533.82
• Airport terminal interior painting for $26,016.00 and new carpet for $59,169.07
• Purchase of a 2026 Chevy Tahoe for the Police Department for $53,740.20
• Budget amendment of $34,319.00 for a new battalion chief and medical supervisor vehicle
• Sewer charge refund request for Biolife Plasma Services at 2535 Crossroads Blvd. for $9,924.91

City Council Work Session

The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to discuss a Riverfront Stadium Feasibility Study. The session is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2026, at 4:40 p.m. in the Harold E. Getty Council Chambers. Public comment is not permitted during this work session.

• Discussion of Riverfront Stadium Feasibility Study
• Approval of March 2, 2026 Work Session minutes
• Meeting location: Harold E. Getty Council Chambers

The council approved the proposed agenda by voice vote with five ayes. They also approved the minutes from the March 2, 2026 work session by voice vote with five ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. by voice vote with six ayes.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 5 ayes)
• Approved March 2, 2026 work session minutes (voice vote, 5 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:15 p.m. (voice vote, 6 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council will hold public hearings on four general obligation bond issues totaling approximately $6.9 million, including $4 million for essential corporate purposes. The consent agenda includes tax exemptions for new homes in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area, a $50,000 tree inventory grant, and setting dates for future public hearings on zoning amendments and property sales.

• Public hearings on up to $4,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds (ECP-1) and three $969,149 bond issues (GCP-2, GCP-3, GCP-4)
• Tax exemptions for seven new single-family homes and one duplex in CLURA, valued from $282,900 to $625,000
• Resolution to apply for a $50,000 Iowa DNR IRA Urban Forestry Program grant for tree inventory
• Setting a public hearing for April 6 on zoning ordinance amendments for hobby farms, farm animals, tobacco/vape shops
• Setting a public hearing for April 6 on sale of city-owned property at 1425 Hawthorne Ave for $5,000 with infill housing incentives

The Waterloo City Council approved the request to seek proposals for Parking Operations and Management Services (6‑yes vote). It also set the date of the public hearing on the proposed FY2027 tax levy for March 30, 2026 (7‑yes vote). Both actions were adopted and assigned council resolution numbers.

• Approved agenda amendment removing Resolution No. 14 (voice vote‑yes: 6)
• Approved minutes of the March 2, 2026 session (voice vote‑yes: 6)
• Approved payment of March 9, 2026 bills totaling $4,467,208.21 (voice vote‑yes: 6)
• Approved request to seek proposals for Parking Operations and Management Services (vote‑yes: 6) – Resolution No. 2026‑120
• Set public hearing date for FY2027 tax levy on March 30, 2026 (vote‑yes: 7) – Resolution No. 2026‑121
• Approved tax exemption for Skogman Homes, new single‑family home at 122 Goldcrest Court ($540,000) – Resolution No. 2026‑106
• Approved tax exemption for A C O Construction LC, new single‑family home at 4467 Charm Drive ($350,000) – Resolution No. 2026‑111
• Approved appointment of Aimee Biretz as Legal Assistant/Secretary (effective March 17, 2026)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council will vote on several resolutions, including setting a March 16 public hearing for the issuance of not to exceed $4,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for essential corporate purposes. Additional resolutions set hearings for three $969,149 bond proposals, a historic landmark designation, a rezoning of commercial property, and the sale of a city parcel to Habitat for Humanity. The agenda also includes contract approvals, discretionary fund awards, and routine personnel and benefit matters.

• Resolution to set March 16 public hearing for issuance of up to $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (ECP-1)
• Resolutions to set March 16 public hearings for three $969,149 General Obligation Bonds (GCP-2, GCP-3, GCP-4)
• Resolution to rezone ~0.49 acres at 911 South Street and 519 W. 7th Street from R‑4 to C‑2 Commercial District
• Resolution to designate 501 Sycamore Street as a locally designated historic landmark
• Resolution authorizing sale of 718 W. 2nd Street to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for $1 with a $7,500 infill housing grant

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo Finance Committee is meeting to consider travel requests, pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, and four budget amendments. Key items include funding for the Emergency Repair Program via the Waterloo Housing Trust Fund, demolition at 233 Gable Street, and purchase of police evidence lockers. The committee will also approve routine bills and adjourn.

• Approve budget amendment to increase Shared Program-State line by $53,123 for Emergency Repair Program via Housing Trust Fund
• Pre-authorize demolition of 233 Gable Street for $9,177 to clear site for new construction
• Pre-authorize purchase of 6 Sentinel evidence lockers for police at $19,554 plus shipping
• Pre-authorize marketing for Gates Park, Irv Warren, and South Hills golf courses up to $6,300
• Pre-authorize replacement of 32 AED batteries for police patrol at $4,800

The council approved two large bills payments totaling $3.78 million, authorized several pre‑expenditures over $2,500, and adopted multiple budget line amendments for housing, park benches, and equipment. All actions were passed by voice vote with three affirmative votes.

• Approved agenda amendment removing duplicate Item No. 15 – voice vote Ayes: 3
• Approved travel requests for staff (total $1,909) – voice vote Ayes: 3
• Approved pre‑authorizations over $2,500 for Leisure Services, Airport, Police, Fire, and Finance – voice vote Ayes: 3
• Approved $53,123 budget amendment for Emergency Repair Program – voice vote Ayes: 3
• Approved $11,375 budget amendment for memorial/dedication benches – voice vote Ayes: 3
• Approved $29,409 budget amendment for equipment and repairs – voice vote Ayes: 3
• Approved February 23, 2026 bills payment of $1,642,418.88 – voice vote Ayes: 3
• Approved March 2, 2026 bills payment of $2,137,421.49 – voice vote Ayes: 3

City Council Work Session

This work session features a presentation from MET Transit followed by discussion of the proposed FY 2027 budget. No public comment is permitted. The council will also approve minutes from the February 16 work session.

• Presentation from MET Transit
• Discussion of FY 2027 budget
• Approval of February 16, 2026 work session minutes

The council voted to approve the proposed agenda and the minutes from the February 16 work session, each by voice vote with six ayes. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:43 p.m. by voice vote with six ayes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (voice vote, 6 ayes)
• Minutes of Feb 16, 2026 work session approved (voice vote, 6 ayes)
• Council adjourned at 4:43 p.m. (voice vote, 6 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee will review and approve travel requests for city staff and pre-authorize expenditures over $2,500 for projects including airport equipment, tennis court resurfacing, and police motorcycles. The committee will also consider budget amendments for the Plant Waterloo program and various departmental expenses.

• Travel requests totaling $17,543.00 for staff conferences
• Pre-authorization to expend $92,314.00 for airport portable boarding ramp
• Resurfacing of 16 tennis courts and 6 pickle ball courts for $119,000.00
• Budget amendment for Plant Waterloo Program in the amount of $20,595.00
• Police overtime budget amendment in the amount of $345,000.00

The committee approved its agenda, minutes, and several travel requests. It authorized multiple pre‑authorizations and budget amendments, including a $345,000 increase for police overtime and $126,500 for CARES Act projects. It also approved a $78.33 property refund and two bills‑payment totals of $4,367,652.10 and $879,559.88. The meeting adjourned at 5:27 p.m.

• Approved agenda (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved February 2 minutes (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved listed travel requests (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved pre‑authorizations over $2,500 for airport ramp, property security, XRF machine, software, health services, trees, shirts, hats, boiler tank, tennis courts, IT, motorcycles, ambulance lights (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved budget amendment increasing police overtime expense by $345,000 (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved budget amendment for CARES Act funding totaling $126,500 (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved bills payment of $4,367,652.10 (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved bills payment of $879,559.88 (voice vote – Ayes: Three)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review the FYE2027 budget. The meeting also includes a presentation from Americans for Independent Living.

• Presentation from Americans for Independent Living
• Discussion of the FYE2027 budget

The council approved the proposed agenda by voice vote (ayes: six). The minutes of the Jan. 20, 2026 work session were also approved by voice vote (ayes: six). After discussion of the FY2027 budget, the council adjourned at 4:58 p.m. by voice vote (ayes: six).

• Agenda approved (voice vote, ayes: six)
• Minutes of Jan. 20, 2026 work session approved (voice vote, ayes: six)
• Council adjourned at 4:58 p.m. (voice vote, ayes: six)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council will consider routine items including contracts for Broadway Street and Katoski Drive reconstruction, the Waterloo Fiber Project, and the appointment of new city staff and board members. The meeting also includes public hearings on demolition services and the vacation of a platted easement.

• Resolution approving $232,440.00 change order for Waterloo Fiber Project
• Resolution approving $1,389,880.00 gas main extension to W.A.R.P. 5th Addition
• Resolution approving $93,069.00 demolition and site clearance contract
• Resolution approving rezoning of 1.25 acres to Business Park District
• Resolution approving sale of 718 W. 2nd Street for $1.00 to Habitat for Humanity

The council approved a $232,440 change order to the Waterloo Fiber Project contract (5‑0 vote). It also approved a $93,069 demolition contract (6‑0), and voted to vacate a 72,145‑sq‑ft easement for future development (6‑0). Additional resolutions approved collective‑bargaining wages and a $26,800 professional services agreement for airfield lighting upgrades.

• Approved Change Order CR‑2026‑0040 for $232,440 to EN Communications (5‑0)
• Approved award of demolition contract to Lehman Trucking & Excavating Inc. for $93,069 (6‑0)
• Approved vacating of 72,145‑sq‑ft platted easement near 2320 West Airline Highway (6‑0)
• Approved wages for years 4‑5 of 2023‑2028 AFSCME collective bargaining agreement (6‑0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services for $26,800 (6‑0)
• Approved preliminary plans and bid dates for Broadway Street Reconstruction (no vote recorded, adopted by resolution)
• Approved preliminary plans and bid dates for Katoski Drive and Huntington Road Reconstruction (no vote recorded, adopted by resolution)
• Approved preliminary plans for Airfield Lighting Control System Upgrade (no vote recorded, adopted by resolution)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo Finance Committee will review travel funding requests for staff training and a series of pre‑authorizations to spend over $2,500 on items such as airport billboard advertising, police software renewals, and sewer UV disinfection parts. It will also vote on two budget line‑item amendments, one adding $3,375 for an IPRA conference and another adding $17,711 for demolition work at 1801 Sager. Additional items include refund requests for billing errors and routine bill payments.

• Pre‑authorization to spend up to $25,000 for traffic control devices and adaptive system upgrades (Traffic Operations)
• Airport billboard campaign costing $10,996 to promote air service at ALO
• Police Laserfiche software renewal costing $9,684.55
• Sewer UV disinfection parts purchase costing $18,526.84 plus $709.00 surcharge
• Budget amendment to add $17,711 for demolition expense at 1801 Sager (Code Enforcement)

The Finance Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 20 meeting by voice vote. Travel requests for several officers and pre‑authorizations exceeding $2,500 for items such as airport billboards and sewer UV parts were approved. Budget line items were amended to increase cash on hand, travel expenses, misc revenue and other contractual services. Two large bills payments totaling $5.03 million were authorized, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved minutes of Jan 20 2026 Finance Committee meeting (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved travel requests for multiple officers (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved pre‑authorizations to expend over $2,500 for various projects (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved budget line item amendments: +$3,375 cash on hand/travel and +$17,711 misc revenue/contractual services (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved refund request for 156 W. Orange Rd. ($2,743.16) and 103 Prospect Circle ($216.00) (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved Bills Payment of $4,432,782.16 (Jan 26 2026) (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved Bills Payment of $598,296.91 (Feb 2 2026) (voice vote – Ayes: Three)

City Council Regular Session

The council will hold a public hearing and vote on a site plan amendment allowing up to 200,000 square feet of industrial expansion at 4050 Leversee Road. A second public hearing considers acquiring property via condemnation for the La Porte Road Reconstruction Phase III project. The consent agenda includes several tax-exemption requests for new construction and a $1,995,000 development agreement amendment.

• Public hearing for a site plan amendment to allow 200,000 sq ft Phase II & III expansions at 4050 Leversee Road (M-2,P district).
• Public hearing to authorize condemnation for right-of-way and easements for La Porte Road Reconstruction Phase III (south of East Ridgeway to Bopp St).
• Tax exemptions: $850,000 new home at 4946 William Drive (CLURA), two $200,000 condos at 4103/4105 Omaha Ave, and $125,000 commercial building at 1017 Jefferson St (CURA).
• Resolution approving $1,995,000 first amendment to Development Agreement with BKKS Holdings, LLC.
• Resolution setting public hearing (Feb 16, 2026) to vacate a 72,145 sq ft easement west of 2320 West Airline Highway for future development.

The City Council voted 6‑0 to adopt a site‑plan amendment allowing Zydeco Investments to add up to 200,000 square feet of Phase II and Phase III development at 4050 Leversee Road in the M‑2,P Planned Industrial District. The council also approved the La Porte Road Reconstruction Phase III project and several tax‑exemption resolutions for new construction. All motions carried by voice or roll‑call vote.

• Approved Zydeco Investments site‑plan amendment (6‑0)
• Approved La Porte Road Reconstruction Phase III project (6‑0)
• Approved tax exemption for Twin Card Holdings, $125,000 commercial building (6‑0)
• Approved tax exemption for Matthew Baish, $850,000 single‑family house (6‑0)
• Approved tax exemptions for Robson Homes condos, $200,000 each (6‑0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for demolition work, $19,950 increase (6‑0)
• Approved mutual termination of development agreement with J&R Real Estate Holdings (6‑0)
• Approved first amendment to development agreement with BKKS Holdings, $1,995,000 (6‑0)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council will vote on a development agreement for rehabilitating 1721-1729 Mulberry Street into 19 residential units, a daycare, and community space, including a $95,000 infill incentive and a $2,250,000 minimum assessment. The council will also consider a revised fee schedule increasing recycling satellite site fees from $5 to $6 per month, and ordinances updating plumbing, electrical, and mechanical building codes. Additionally, a resolution to fill the Ward 2 vacancy by special election will be discussed.

• Development agreement for 1721-1729 Mulberry Street rehabilitation: 19 units, daycare, community space, $95,000 infill incentive, $2.25M minimum assessment
• Revised fee schedule: Required Satellite Sites for Recycling and Yard Waste Collection fee increase from $5.00 to $6.00 per month
• Ordinances replacing Chapter 4 (Plumbing), Chapter 3 (Electrical), and Chapter 5 (Mechanical Systems) of Title 9 Building Regulations
• Cooperative agreement with Iowa DOT for up to $500,000 for South Waterloo Business Park - Phase I
• Resolution to fill Ward 2 vacancy by special election

City Council Work Session

The council will approve the minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting and then discuss the FY2027 budget presented by the Finance Director. No public comment will be taken during this work session.

• Approval of minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of the FY2027 budget (submitted by Finance Director Bridgett Wood)

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee will consider travel requests, pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, and budget amendments. Notable items include a $60,000 airport marketing plan funded partly by a state grant, and two fire department vehicle replacements totaling over $104,000. The committee will also approve routine bills payments.

• Airport marketing plan for FY-26 IDOT Air Service Grant: $60,000 ($48,000 grant + $12,000 city match)
• Replacement of Fire Department ambulance unit 121330 with a 2026 Tahoe: $53,801.80
• Replacement of Fire Department Command Vehicle 121300 with a 2026 Silverado: $50,607.57
• Blanket pre-authorization for winter repair parts for city fleet: $35,000
• Budget amendment for library director search: $2,200

The Finance Committee approved the meeting agenda and minutes by voice vote. It authorized several travel requests, pre‑authorizations over $2,500, and two budget line‑item amendments. It also approved two bills‑payment packages totaling $6,466,649.88.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 3‑aye)
• Approved minutes of Jan 5, 2026 meeting (voice vote, 3‑aye)
• Approved travel requests for staff (voice vote, 3‑aye)
• Approved pre‑authorizations over $2,500, including $60,000 marketing plan (voice vote, 3‑aye)
• Approved budget amendments for library director search and dementia care kits (voice vote, 3‑aye)
• Approved Bills Payment Jan 12, 2026 – $4,620,254.62 (voice vote, 3‑aye)
• Approved Bills Payment Jan 20, 2026 – $1,846,395.26 (voice vote, 3‑aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:24 p.m. (voice vote, 3‑aye)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council will consider routine bills, contracts, and resolutions, including a $73,740 construction project and a 99-year ground lease for a development project. The meeting will also include the renewal of several liquor licenses.

• Resolution approving $73,740 construction project completion
• Resolution approving 99-year ground lease for Hardcourts development
• Resolution approving $19,000 design services contract
• Resolution approving $50 per acre solar lease for 759 acres
• Liquor license renewals for seven local businesses

City Council Work Session

At this work session, the Waterloo City Council will discuss filling the Ward 2 City Council vacancy, receive updates from Central Garage, Waste Management, and Safety departments, and discuss ordinances amending Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC codes. No public comment is permitted during the work session. No final decisions are made at work sessions.

• Discussion of filling the Ward 2 City Council vacancy
• Update from Central Garage, Waste Management, and Safety Departments
• Discussion of ordinances amending Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC codes

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo Finance Committee will consider several items, including travel reimbursements for staff, pre‑authorization of expenditures exceeding $2,500, a budget amendment to add $136,919 for Animal Control costs, and routine bill payments. The largest expenditure is a $458,170 purchase of submersible sewer pumps and related equipment for the Park Road Lift Station. The committee will also review smaller purchases such as airport deicer chemicals, software renewals, and bronze memorials.

• $458,170 purchase of submersible sewer pumps and related equipment for Park Road Lift Station
• $136,919 budget amendment to increase cash on hand and expense lines for Animal Control personnel costs
• $19,896.52 annual renewal of Laserfiche software for the City Clerk
• $15,840 reimbursement to an Airport Farming Lease tenant for ground‑prep work
• Travel request for Safiah Elahi and Tina Schellhorn to attend IDOT Federal‑aid Overview Seminar, up to $554