Waterloo, IA
WaterlooIA averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$150,200 Typical home value $146,001 -0.1% yr/yr · +22.9% 5-yr
Próximas reuniones
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 16:00
Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees
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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 15:30
City Council Work Session
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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Session
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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 17:10
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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 17:10
Finance Committee
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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 17:30
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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:30
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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Session
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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:10
Finance Committee
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Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 16:00
Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees
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Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 17:10
Finance Committee
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Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 15:30
City Council Work Session
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Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Session
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Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 17:30
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Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 17:10
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Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:10
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Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:10
Finance Committee
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Wed Dec 23, 2026 · 16:00
Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees
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Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 17:30
City Council Regular Session
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Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 17:10
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Finance Committee
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Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 15:30
City Council Work Session
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Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 17:10
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Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 17:10
Finance Committee
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Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 17:30
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Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 16:00
Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees
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Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 17:30
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Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 17:10
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Finance Committee
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Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 15:30
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Reuniones recientes
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:10
Finance Committee
Finance Committee considers over $1 million in snow removal equipment
The Finance Committee will review several pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500 and travel requests. The body is also considering a budget amendment for street department vehicles and various billing refunds.
- Purchase of 3 snow plow truck chassis ($358,564.58) and 3 snow control units ($618,921.65)
- Budget amendment of $985,812.00 for one single axle and two tandem axle chassis with snow controls
- Purchase of 3 2026 Chevy Colorado 4WD Crew Cab Pickups for $105,265.60
- Hauling of Class 10 Material to CPM site for $138,468.00
- Refunds for recycling site maintenance fees for 40 properties totaling $11,833.23
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THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF WATERLOO, IOWA
FINANCE MEETING TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, October 19, 2026
5:10 PM
Members
Chairperson Steve Simon
Vice Chairperson Steve Schmitt
Hector Salamanca Arroyo
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Approval of Minutes of the October 5, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting, as proposed or
amended.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Mike Derifield, Matt Schafer and Doug Smith, Equipment Operator II's
Class/Meeting: IA LTAP-2026 Winter Maintenance Workshop
Destination: Oelwein, IA
Dates: November 17, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $270.00
2. Brad Baldwin, Commercial Fire Inspector
Class/Meeting: Fire Safety Association-2026 Fall Conference
Destination: Des Moines, IA
Dates: October 27-29, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $719.00
3. Sgt. Muhlenbruch, Det. Hageman, Det. Nicholas & Det. Wittmayer
Class/Meeting: IAI CSI Conference
Destination: Ankeny, IA
Dates: November 2-4, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $1,598.00
4. Senada Muhic, HCV Compliance Supervisor
Class/Meeting: NSPIRE Inspection Certification for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Destination: Online
Dates: November 17-19, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $1,000.00
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $2,500.00
5. Airport (Chiller Repair)
Amount: $4,564.42
Expenditure: Emergency repair to Airport chiller.
6. Building (Antifreeze for Convention Center)
Amount: $5876.60
Expenditure: Antifreeze for Convention Center.
7. Central Garage (Remanufactur …
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 16:40
City Council Work Session
City Council to discuss Commercial Fire Inspection program changes
The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to discuss changes to the Commercial Fire Inspection program. The session is led by Fire Marshall Brock Weliver.
- Discussion of changes to the Commercial Fire Inspection program
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
WORK SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, October 19, 2026
4:40 PM
RULES FOR WORK SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Iowa Code Chapter 21 gives the public the right to attend council meetings, but it does not
require cities to allow public participation except during public hearings.The city council shall
not receive any public comment during a work session.
Roll Call.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Approval of Minutes of the October 5, 2026 Work Session, as proposed or amended.
Discussion of changes to the Commercial Fire Inspection program.
4:40 p.m.
Submitted by: Brock Weliver, Fire Marshall
ADJOURNMENT
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Session
Waterloo City Council to review urban renewal plans and property rezoning
The City Council will hold public hearings on several urban renewal and redevelopment plan amendments. The body is also considering tax exemptions for multiple new homes and a rezoning request for a property on Ansborough Avenue.
- Rezoning of 0.272 acres at 1130 Ansborough Avenue from R-2 Residence to C-2 Commercial
- Tax exemptions for seven new single-family homes on Axlewood Drive by Big Hand Pepper, LLC
- Contract award of $83,214.00 to Arends Excavating, LLC for storm sewer disconnects on Kern Street
- Sale of an Airport deicer truck to AvFlight, Corp. for $30,000.00
- Public hearings for urban renewal plan amendments in East Waterloo, South Waterloo, Castle Hill, and Crossroads Waterloo
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, October 19, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY OF WATERLOO
COMMUNITY VISION PLAN
1.
Fly the W: To develop a sense of pride and relationship between residents and the City
of Waterloo, and then leverage that pride to communicate the City's attributes to
external audiences.
2.
Elevate Housing: Redevelop, renovate, or improve 800 residences in Waterloo in eight
years by providing access to capital.
3.
Celebrate and Connect Neighborhoods: To leverage Waterloo's rich tradition of
neighborhoods by celebrating and connecting them with the community and region at
large.
4.
Waterloo Works: Grow a diverse and skilled workforce in Waterloo that connects
people and employers for mutual growth.
5.
Crossroads Doubledown: Re-energize the Crossroads Mall area into a
sports/recreation-themed gravitational center.
6.
Power Up Downtown: Keep Waterloo's core downtown evolving to meet the needs of
future generations, supporting and showcasing arts and cultural opportunities and
creating an experience like no other.
7.
Sportstown USA: To generate excitement, develop youth, and drive investment and
economic impact from year-round visitors.
8.
Community of Opportunity: Eliminate barriers that keep Waterloo residents, and the
community as a whole, from reaching its true potential, creating an equitable, thriving,
and sustainable community for future generations. Waterloo is …
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Session
El consejo de Waterloo evalúa un préstamo de alcantarillado de $3.97M, proyectos del aeropuerto y cambios de zonificación
El Consejo de la Ciudad de Waterloo se reúne el lunes 5 de octubre de 2026 para actuar sobre una agenda de consentimiento de artículos rutinarios y celebrar audiencias públicas sobre una solicitud de re-zonificación y la emisión de hasta $3,968,000 en Notas de Préstamo de Capital de Ingresos de Alcantarillado. El consejo también considerará resoluciones para proyectos del aeropuerto, una enmienda presupuestaria del campus de apoyo policial y ordenanzas que modifican la Comisión de Derechos Humanos y la Comisión de Planificación, Programación y Zonificación. Se ha programado una sesión cerrada sobre la compra de bienes raíces bajo la Sección 21.5(1)(j) del Código de Iowa.
- Audiencia pública sobre la re-zonificación de 0.17 acres de M-1 Industrial Ligero a R-3 Residencia Múltiple en 213 Park Road para una vivienda unifamiliar
- Audiencia pública sobre la emisión de Notas de Préstamo de Capital de Ingresos de Alcantarillado por un monto no superior a $3,968,000
- Agenda de consentimiento: venta de 8.95 acres en Waterloo Air and Rail Park Lot 9 por $88,501.00 con un acuerdo de desarrollo para un almacén de 50,400 pies cuadrados y un acuerdo de avalúo mínimo de $2,900,000 con Aline EDS
- Agenda de consentimiento: adjudicar la oferta de $722,851.19 a Peterson Contractors para las Reparaciones del Sendero Sergeant Road para el año fiscal 2027
- Resolución que modifica la ubicación del proyecto del Campus de Apoyo Policial de Waterloo a 100 E. 5th Street y el presupuesto a $5,300,000.00
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, October 5, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY OF WATERLOO
COMMUNITY VISION PLAN
1.
Fly the W: To develop a sense of pride and relationship between residents and the City
of Waterloo, and then leverage that pride to communicate the City's attributes to
external audiences.
2.
Elevate Housing: Redevelop, renovate, or improve 800 residences in Waterloo in eight
years by providing access to capital.
3.
Celebrate and Connect Neighborhoods: To leverage Waterloo's rich tradition of
neighborhoods by celebrating and connecting them with the community and region at
large.
4.
Waterloo Works: Grow a diverse and skilled workforce in Waterloo that connects
people and employers for mutual growth.
5.
Crossroads Doubledown: Re-energize the Crossroads Mall area into a
sports/recreation-themed gravitational center.
6.
Power Up Downtown: Keep Waterloo's core downtown evolving to meet the needs of
future generations, supporting and showcasing arts and cultural opportunities and
creating an experience like no other.
7.
Sportstown USA: To generate excitement, develop youth, and drive investment and
economic impact from year-round visitors.
8.
Community of Opportunity: Eliminate barriers that keep Waterloo residents, and the
community as a whole, from reaching its true potential, creating an equitable, thriving,
and sustainable community for future generations. Waterloo is …
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 16:50
City Council Work Session
Sesión de trabajo del Concejo Municipal de Waterloo para escuchar una actualización de la Biblioteca Pública
El Concejo Municipal de Waterloo se reúne en una sesión de trabajo el lunes 5 de octubre de 2026, a las 4:5 PM en el Harold E. Getty Council Chambers. El orden del día incluye el llamado de lista, la aprobación del orden del día, la aprobación de las actas de la sesión de trabajo del 21 de septiembre de 2026, y una actualización de la Biblioteca Pública de Waterloo presentada por la Directora de la Biblioteca Robbin Degeratu. El orden del día establece que el concejo no recibe comentarios del público durante las sesiones de trabajo. No aparecen ordenanzas, contratos o audiencias públicas en este orden del día.
- Actualización de la Biblioteca Pública de Waterloo, presentada por la Directora de la Biblioteca Robbin Degeratu
- Aprobación de las actas de la Sesión de Trabajo del Concejo del 21 de septiembre de 2026
- Aprobación del orden del día según lo propuesto o enmendado
- La sesión de trabajo comienza a las 4:50 PM; no se toman comentarios del público durante las sesiones de trabajo
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
WORK SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, October 5, 2026
4:50 PM
RULES FOR WORK SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Iowa Code Chapter 21 gives the public the right to attend council meetings, but it does not
require cities to allow public participation except during public hearings.The city council shall
not receive any public comment during a work session.
Roll Call.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Approval of Minutes of the September 21, 2026, Council Work Session meeting as
proposed or amended.
Update from the Waterloo Public Library.
4:50 p.m.
Submitted by: Robbin Degeratu, Library Director
ADJOURNMENT
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 17:10
Finance Committee
El Comité de Finanzas de Waterloo evalúa solicitudes de gasto de más de $1M y una enmienda presupuestaria de $2M para alcantarillado
El Comité de Finanzas de Waterloo se reúne el lunes 5 de octubre de 2026 para revisar solicitudes de viaje, preautorizaciones para gastar más de $2,500 y enmiendas presupuestarias. El artículo individual más grande es un aumento de $2,000,000 a la línea de ingresos de Tarifa de Uso de Alcantarillado y a la línea de gastos de Alcantarillado Sanitario para reparaciones del Colector Interceptor Eastside. Los miembros también considerarán aproximadamente 23 compras de equipos, software y reparaciones, además de la aprobación de actas y facturas.
- Enmienda presupuestaria: aumentar los ingresos por Tarifa de Uso de Alcantarillado y los gastos de Alcantarillado Sanitario en $2,000,000.00 para reparaciones del Colector Interceptor Eastside
- Ingeniería: comprar 28,000 CY de Material Clase 10 por $229,000.00
- Alcantarillado: $146,492.43 más $2,560.32 de combustible para el alquiler y retiro de bombeo de derivación de línea de 54 pulgadas
- Policía: suscripción anual a Microsoft por $57,713.12 y $67,599.00 para dos reemplazos de servidores HPE
- Planificación y Desarrollo Comunitario: $22,812.70 para demolición de emergencia en 1123 Franklin Street
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Texto extraído del documento oficial de la agenda (extracción automatizada — puede contener errores).
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF WATERLOO, IOWA
FINANCE MEETING TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, October 5, 2026
5:10 PM
Members
Chairperson Steve Simon
Vice Chairperson Steve Schmitt
Hector Salamanca Arroyo
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Approval of Minutes of the September 21, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting, as
proposed or amended.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager
Class/Meeting: Iowa Rural Water Conference
Destination: Dubuque, IA
Dates: October 20 - 21, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $412.00
2. (4) Waste Management Services Staff
Class/Meeting: IAWEA 2026 Operators/Pretreatment Conference
Destination: Newton, IA
Dates: October 13, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $400.00
3. Travis Miller, Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Class/Meeting: Basic Wastewater
Destination: Peosta, IA
Dates: November 12-13, 2026 and November 19-20, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $595.00
4. Lt. Spencer Gann
Class/Meeting: Northwestern School of Staff and Command
Destination: West Des Moines, IA
Dates: November 30, 2026, through February 19, 2027
Amount not to exceed: $7,265.00
5. Sgt. TJ Frein & Det. Andrew Sears
Class/Meeting: Street Surveillance Techniques for Plainclothes Officers
Destination: Des Moines, IA
Dates: October 26-29, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $1,644.00
6. Bridgett Wood, Finance Director
Class/Meeting: Semi-Annual Fall Conference IMFOA
Destination: Des Moines, IA
Dates: October 21-23, …
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 16:00
Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 17:10
Finance Committee
El Comité de Finanzas aprobará $75,626.87 para una cortadora y otros gastos
El Comité de Finanzas de Waterloo revisará y potencialmente aprobará varias solicitudes de viaje, preautorizaciones para gastar más de $2,500, enmiendas presupuestarias y pagos de facturas. La agenda incluye 17 artículos de gastos, dos enmiendas presupuestarias y dos solicitudes de viaje, siendo el mayor una cortadora de césped Toro Reelmaster de $75,626.87. El comité también considerará una compra de camión enmendada de $34,710.00 y un reemplazo de compresor de enfriador de $44,000.00.
- Reemplazo de Ford Ranger 4WD 2026 para Code Enforcement, $34,710.00 (enmendado)
- Toro Reelmaster 3575-D Fairway Mower para Leisure Services, $75,626.87
- Reemplazar 3 compresores Multistack Chiller en SportsPlex, NTE $44,000.00
- Enmienda presupuestaria para uniformes del Fire Department, $1,837.50
- Enmienda presupuestaria para Fire Garage Parts y Liability Insurance Claims, $10,553.82
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✓ Decidido: Finance Committee approves over $5.8M in bills and various equipment purchases
The committee approved two bills payments totaling $5,860,828.93. Members also authorized several expenditures over $2,500 for city departments and approved travel requests and a fire department budget amendment.
- Approved bills payments of $1,900,524.82 and $3,960,304.11 (3-0)
- Approved $75,626.87 for a Toro Reelmaster fairway mower (3-0)
- Approved $44,000.00 for SportsPlex chiller compressor units (3-0)
- Approved $34,710.00 for a Code Enforcement Ford Ranger 4WD (3-0)
- Approved $21,675.00 for sewer access hatches at Raw Waste Water building (3-0)
- Approved $10,553.82 budget amendment for Fire Department insurance and parts (3-0)
- Approved travel requests for Finance, Water Environment, and Waste Management staff (3-0)
- Approved various equipment and software purchases for Police, Public Works, and Leisure Services (3-0)
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THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF WATERLOO, IOWA
FINANCE MEETING TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, September 21, 2026
5:10 PM
Members
Chairperson Steve Simon
Vice Chairperson Steve Schmitt
Hector Salamanca Arroyo
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Approval of minutes of the September 8, 2026, Finance Committee meeting, as proposed
or amended.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Tracey Southall, Housing Program Manager and Angie Fordyce, Community
Development Coordinator
Class/Meeting: Historic Preservation Consultant Training
Destination: Des Moines, Iowa
Dates: October 8, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $80.00
2. Bridgett Wood - Finance Director
Class/Meeting: Iowa Mayors Association Emergency Management Seminar for Cities
Destination: Waukee, IA
Dates: October 16, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $256.70
3. Jesse Gaherty, Collections System Project Director and Brittney Rieger, CMOM
Coordinator
Class/Meeting: Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition
Destination: New Orleans, LA
Dates: September 28-30, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $5,665.80
4. (8) Waste Management Staff
Class/Meeting: 2026 IAWEA Region 1 Fall Operator's Conference
Destination: Delaware County Fairgrounds, Manchester, IA
Dates: October 28, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $360.00
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $2,500.00
5. Code Enforcement (Truck - AMENDED)
Amount: $34,710.00
Expenditure: 2026 Ford Ranger 4WD to replace a 2011 Chevy Colorado. Amended to
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September 21, 2026
FINANCE COMMITTEE
5:10 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Pre-Meeting Items
Roll Call.
Members present: Chairperson Steve Simon, Vice Chairperson Steve Schmitt and Hector
Salamanca Arroyo.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Schmitt/Salamanca
that the agenda as proposed, be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Approval of minutes of the September 8, 2026, Finance Committee meeting, as proposed or
amended.
Schmitt/Salamanca
that the minutes of the September 8, 2026, Finance Committee meeting as proposed be
approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Schmitt/Salamanca
that the following travel requests be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Bridgett Wood - Finance Director
Class/Meeting: Iowa Mayors Association Emergency Management Seminar for Cities
Destination: Waukee, IA
Dates: October 16, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $256.70
Jesse Gaherty, Collections System Project Director and Brittney Rieger, CMOM
Coordinator
Class/Meeting: Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition
Destination: New Orleans, LA
Dates: September 28-30, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $5,665.80
(8) Waste Management Staff
Class/Meeting: 2026 IAWEA Region 1 Fall Operator's Conference
Destination: Delaware County Fairgrounds, Manchester, IA
Dates: October 28, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $360.00
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PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $2,500.00
Salamanca/Schmitt …
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 16:30
City Council Work Session
El Concejo considerará cambios en las comisiones de Planificación y de Derechos Humanos
El Concejo Municipal de Waterloo llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir dos ordenanzas propuestas: una que enmienda la Comisión de Planificación, Programación y Zonificación, y otra que enmienda la Comisión de Derechos Humanos, la cual será precedida por una presentación de la Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Iowa. No se recibirán comentarios del público durante esta sesión de trabajo. La agenda también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la sesión de trabajo del 8 de septiembre de 2026.
- Ordenanza que enmienda la Comisión de Planificación, Programación y Zonificación
- Presentación de la Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Iowa
- Ordenanza que enmienda la Comisión de Derechos Humanos
- Aprobación de las actas de la sesión de trabajo del 8 de septiembre de 2026
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✓ Decidido: City Council discusses changes to Planning and Human Rights commissions
The council held a work session to discuss proposed amendments to the Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and the Human Rights Commission. No substantive votes to change these ordinances were passed during the session.
- Approved agenda as proposed (7-0)
- Approved September 8, 2026, Work Session minutes (7-0)
- Denied motion to take no action on Human Rights ordinance amendments (3-4)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:12 p.m. (7-0)
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
WORK SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, September 21, 2026
4:30 PM
RULES FOR WORK SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Iowa Code Chapter 21 gives the public the right to attend council meetings, but it does not
require cities to allow public participation except during public hearings.The city council shall
not receive any public comment during a work session.
Roll Call.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Approval of Minutes of the September 8, 2026, Council Work Session, as proposed or
amended.
An ordinance amending the Planning, Programming, and Zoning
Commission.
4:30 p.m.
Submitted by: Mayor Boesen
Presentation from the Iowa Human Rights Commission and an ordinance
amending the Human Rights Commission.
Approx. 4:40
p.m.
Submitted by: Mayor Boesen
ADJOURNMENT
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
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September 21, 2026
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Pre-Meeting Items
Roll Call.
Members present: Mayor Dave Boesen in the chair. Roll Call: Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Morrow, Ms.
Creighton-Smith, Ms. Berry, Mr. Salamanca, Mr. Martin and Mr. Simon.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Simon/Martin
that the agenda as proposed be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes of the September 8, 2026, Council Work Session, as proposed or
amended.
Simon/Martin
that the minutes of the September 8, 2026, Work Session, as proposed, be approved. Voice
vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Work Session Items
An ordinance amending the Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Boesen shared that the purpose of the amendment is to eliminate voting liaison positions
from the Planning and Zoning Commissions, and to reduce the number of members. He
explained that the liaison positions are brought in by Human Rights, Community Development
and the Waterloo Schools, and are not vetted by the mayor's office nor approved by the city
council. He said if the commission wants to keep the liaisons, his recommendation would be
that they are not voting members.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, shared that this is what the
majority of cities are doing and that it could work well for us.
Ms. Creighton-Smith questioned if this proposed amendment has been shared with the three
liaison member …
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Session
El Concejo votará sobre la licitación de $12.6M para la Fase I del South Business Park
El Concejo Municipal de Waterloo llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y votará sobre varios temas, incluyendo una licitación de construcción de $12.6 millones para el proyecto South Business Park Fase I, múltiples enmiendas al plan de renovación urbana y una solicitud de rezonificación. La agenda también incluye artículos de consentimiento rutinarios como facturas, contrataciones y exenciones de impuestos.
- Adjudicar la licitación a Peterson Contractors, Inc. por $12,644,650.02 para el FY 2026 South Business Park Phase I
- Audiencia pública sobre la rezonificación de 5.29 acres al sur de 1220-1304 Bishop Avenue de A-1 a R-2
- Resoluciones para establecer audiencias públicas sobre enmiendas al plan de renovación urbana (East Waterloo, South Waterloo, Castle Hill, Crossroads)
- Exenciones de impuestos para 10 nuevas casas gemelas en Grindstone Circle y Mystic Drive, cada una valorada en $200,000
- Ordenanzas para enmendar las definiciones de propiedades de molestias crónicas, regulaciones para contratistas de construcción y la creación de un puesto de Administrador de la Ciudad
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✓ Decidido: Waterloo City Council awards $12.6M contract for South Business Park Phase I
The City Council approved a $12.6 million construction contract for the South Business Park and passed several urban renewal and rezoning measures. The council also hired three staff members and tabled a proposal to create a City Manager position for 30 days.
- Awarded $12,644,650.02 contract to Peterson Contractors, Inc. for South Business Park - Phase I (7-0)
- Approved rezoning of 5.29 acres on Bishop Avenue from Agricultural to One and Two Family Residence (7-0)
- Tabled ordinance to create a City Manager position for 30 days and formed an ad-hoc committee (4-3)
- Approved $1,788,288.62 agreement with ePlus Technology Inc. for fiber backbone project (7-0)
- Approved $104,440.83 contract to Brock Even Construction, LLC for sidewalk repairs (7-0)
- Approved hiring of Rhodes Dolan, Andrew Peverill, and Lyndzy Rozmus (6-1, 7-0, 6-1)
- Approved tax exemptions for 10 Robson Homes Inc. twin home units and one Pray Du single family home (7-0)
- Adopted ordinances amending Chronic Nuisance Properties and Building Contractor licensing (7-0)
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, September 21, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY OF WATERLOO
COMMUNITY VISION PLAN
1.
Fly the W: To develop a sense of pride and relationship between residents and the City
of Waterloo, and then leverage that pride to communicate the City's attributes to
external audiences.
2.
Elevate Housing: Redevelop, renovate, or improve 800 residences in Waterloo in eight
years by providing access to capital.
3.
Celebrate and Connect Neighborhoods: To leverage Waterloo's rich tradition of
neighborhoods by celebrating and connecting them with the community and region at
large.
4.
Waterloo Works: Grow a diverse and skilled workforce in Waterloo that connects
people and employers for mutual growth.
5.
Crossroads Doubledown: Re-energize the Crossroads Mall area into a
sports/recreation-themed gravitational center.
6.
Power Up Downtown: Keep Waterloo's core downtown evolving to meet the needs of
future generations, supporting and showcasing arts and cultural opportunities and
creating an experience like no other.
7.
Sportstown USA: To generate excitement, develop youth, and drive investment and
economic impact from year-round visitors.
8.
Community of Opportunity: Eliminate barriers that keep Waterloo residents, and the
community as a whole, from reaching its true potential, creating an equitable, thriving,
and sustainable community for future generations. Waterloo …
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September 21, 2026
The City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Harold E. Getty
Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 PM, on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Pre-Meeting Items
Roll Call.
Mayor Dave Boesen in the chair. Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Morrow, Ms. Creighton-Smith, Ms. Berry, Mr.
Salamanca, Mr. Martin and Mr. Simon.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance, Kelly Martin, At-Large Council Member.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Simon/Salamanca
that the agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Approval of minutes of the September 8, 2026, Council Regular Session, as proposed or
amended.
Simon/Salamanca
that the minutes of the September 8, 2026, Council Regular Session, as proposed, be
approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Simon/Martin
that the following items on the consent agenda be approved, except for items 3, 4, and 6, 20,
21 and 22, being removed for separate discussion, including the payment of bills for September
14, 2026, in the amount of $1,900,524.82, and September 21, 2026, in the amount of
$3,960,304.11, be received and placed on file. Roll Call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Bills Payment, Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
Roll Call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-493.
Reso …
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:10
Finance Committee
El Comité de Finanzas de Waterloo revisará la compra de una ambulancia por $389,764 y otros gastos
El Comité de Finanzas de Waterloo se reunirá para considerar un gran número de preautorizaciones de gastos superiores a $2,500, incluyendo una nueva ambulancia, software, vehículos y reparaciones de alcantarillado. También revisarán solicitudes de viajes, enmiendas presupuestarias y solicitudes de reembolsos. La agenda consiste principalmente en aprobaciones financieras rutinarias, siendo el elemento más significativo la compra de la ambulancia.
- Compra de ambulancia: $389,764 para una ambulancia Legacy Type 1
- Software de informes para bomberos: $52,050 para el software First Due
- Munición para la policía: $20,426.80 para el año fiscal 2027 (FY27)
- Reparación de alcantarillado: $122,880 para revestimiento CIPP en Nevada Street
- Enmienda presupuestaria: $779,681.12 para reparaciones de edificios
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THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF WATERLOO, IOWA
FINANCE MEETING TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
5:10 PM
Members
Chairperson Steve Simon
Vice Chairperson Steve Schmitt
Hector Salamanca Arroyo
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Approval of Minutes of the August 17, 2026, Finance Committee meeting as proposed or
amended.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. LeKeisha Veasley, Waterloo Housing Authority Director
Class/Meeting: Ridgeway Towers Resident Advisory Board Meetings
Destination: Waterloo, IA
Dates: FY2027 (TBD)
Amount not to exceed: $500.00
2. Missy Gearhart, Assistant Human Resources Director
Class/Meeting: Employment Law Client Seminar
Destination: West Des Moines, IA
Dates: October 6, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $313.00
3. Lance Dunn, Human Resources Director
Class/Meeting: Employment Law Client Seminar
Destination: West Des Moines, IA
Dates: October 6, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $313.00
4. Dave Boesen, Mayor
Class/Meeting: Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference
Destination: Bettendorf, IA
Dates: September 23-25, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $1,511.54
5. Rusty Zey, Airport Ops Coordinator; Troy Deeds, Tyler Hare, Cody Wilson and Griffin
Cameron, Airport Ops Specialists
Class/Meeting: Aircraft Live Burn Training
Destination: Eastern Iowa Airport
Dates: September 28-29, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $2,250.00
6. Travis Miller, Waste Management Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Class/Meeting: Basic W …
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Session
El Concejo Municipal de Waterloo analiza tarifas de alcantarillado, desarrollo de almacenes y subvenciones de tránsito
El Concejo Municipal considerará varias resoluciones, incluyendo un nuevo acuerdo de desarrollo de almacenes y un programa piloto de microtránsito. La reunión también incluye una audiencia pública para la mitigación de asbesto y una propuesta de ordenanza para enmendar los cargos por uso de alcantarillado.
- Acuerdo de desarrollo para un almacén de 60,000 pies cuadrados al sur de 1575 W. Big Rock Road
- Solicitud de subvención propuesta de $4,600,000.00 para el Programa Piloto de Microtránsito Cedar Valley
- Resolución para el reemplazo del elevador de la Biblioteca Pública de Waterloo por $274,344.00
- Ordenanza para enmendar los cargos y tarifas por uso de alcantarillado con respecto al consumo de invierno
- Solicitud de rezonificación para 5.29 acres al sur de 1220 a 1304 Bishop Avenue
zoningutilitiestransitdevelopmentbudgetpublic works
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY OF WATERLOO
COMMUNITY VISION PLAN
1.
Fly the W: To develop a sense of pride and relationship between residents and the City
of Waterloo, and then leverage that pride to communicate the City's attributes to
external audiences.
2.
Elevate Housing: Redevelop, renovate, or improve 800 residences in Waterloo in eight
years by providing access to capital.
3.
Celebrate and Connect Neighborhoods: To leverage Waterloo's rich tradition of
neighborhoods by celebrating and connecting them with the community and region at
large.
4.
Waterloo Works: Grow a diverse and skilled workforce in Waterloo that connects
people and employers for mutual growth.
5.
Crossroads Doubledown: Re-energize the Crossroads Mall area into a
sports/recreation-themed gravitational center.
6.
Power Up Downtown: Keep Waterloo's core downtown evolving to meet the needs of
future generations, supporting and showcasing arts and cultural opportunities and
creating an experience like no other.
7.
Sportstown USA: To generate excitement, develop youth, and drive investment and
economic impact from year-round visitors.
8.
Community of Opportunity: Eliminate barriers that keep Waterloo residents, and the
community as a whole, from reaching its true potential, creating an equitable, thriving,
and sustainable community for future generations. Waterloo …
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 16:00
City Council Work Session
El Concejo discutirá la creación del puesto de administrador municipal
El Concejo Municipal de Waterloo llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir varios temas, incluyendo una propuesta de ordenanza para establecer el puesto de administrador municipal, una enmienda a la ordenanza de propiedades de molestias crónicas y una enmienda a la ordenanza de registro de contratistas. También revisarán nuevas operaciones de estacionamiento. No se recibirán comentarios del público durante esta sesión de trabajo.
- Discusión de la ordenanza que establece el puesto de administrador municipal
- Discusión de la enmienda a la ordenanza de propiedades de molestias crónicas
- Discusión de la enmienda a la ordenanza de registro de contratistas
- Revisión de nuevas operaciones de estacionamiento con el Gerente Regional de Servicios Municipales
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
WORK SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
4:00 PM
RULES FOR WORK SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Iowa Code Chapter 21 gives the public the right to attend council meetings, but it does not
require cities to allow public participation except during public hearings.The city council shall
not receive any public comment during a work session.
Roll Call.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Approval of Minutes of the August 17, 2026 Council Work Session, as proposed or
amended.
Discussion of an ordinance establishing a city manager position.
4:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Mayor Boesen and Council Member Hector Salamanca Arroyo
Discussion of an amendment to the chronic nuisance property ordinance.
Approx. 4:15
p.m.
Submitted by: Martin Petersen, City Attorney
Discussion of a contractor registration ordinance amendment.
Approx. 4:20
p.m.
Submitted by: Jennifer Sparks, Permit Writing Specialists
Review of the new parking operations with Municipal Services Regional
Manager.
Approx. 4:35
p.m.
Submitted by: Bridgett Wood, Finance Director
ADJOURNMENT
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 16:00
Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 17:10
Finance Committee
El Comité de Finanzas aprobará pintura para la pista del aeropuerto por $20K, camión de bomberos por $31K y software
El Comité de Finanzas de Waterloo se reunirá para considerar solicitudes de viaje, preautorizaciones de gastos superiores a $2,500, una enmienda presupuestaria y pagos de facturas. La agenda incluye 23 partidas de gastos que cubren departamentos desde el aeropuerto hasta alcantarillado, además de una enmienda presupuestaria para semillas de césped. La reunión es principalmente administrativa, sin decisiones de política importantes o audiencias públicas listadas.
- Pintura para la pista del aeropuerto: $20,000 más $1,150 de envío para la Pista 12/30 y calles de rodaje
- Camioneta de bomberos: $31,213 por una Dodge Ram 2500 usada de 2022
- Software de bomberos: $31,213 para registros, inspección, facturación e integración con CAD
- Carros de basura de saneamiento: $28,509 más $2,300 de envío para 559 carros marrones y 200 verdes
- Enmienda presupuestaria: $20,692 para semillas de césped para los fairways del campo de golf
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✓ Decidido: Waterloo Finance Committee approves travel, equipment, and bill payments
The Finance Committee approved multiple travel requests for city staff and authorized various expenditures exceeding $2,500 for departments including the airport, police, and fire. The committee also approved budget amendments for Leisure Services and authorized over $6.2 million in total bill payments for August 10 and August 17, 2026.
- Approved travel requests for housing, safety, police, and library staff (3-0)
- Authorized 15 expenditures over $2,500 for city departments (3-0)
- Approved $20,692 budget amendment for Leisure Services grass seed (3-0)
- Approved $4,743,415.14 in bill payments for August 10, 2026 (3-0)
- Approved $1,539,559.78 in bill payments for August 17, 2026 (3-0)
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THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF WATERLOO, IOWA
FINANCE MEETING TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, August 17, 2026
5:10 PM
Members
Chairperson Steve Simon
Vice Chairperson Steve Schmitt
Hector Salamanca Arroyo
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Approval of Minutes of the July 20, 2026, and August 3, 2026, Finance Committee
meetings as proposed or amended.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Lekeisha Veasley, Housing Director
Class/Meeting: NSPIRE Inspection Training for Housing Choice Voucher
Destination: Webinar On-line
Dates: September 8-10, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $1,000.00
2. Nate Bueseling, Property Safety Inspector
Class/Meeting: International Code Council Property Safety Exam
Destination: On-line
Dates: July 14, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $255.00
3. Nate Bueseling, Property Safety Inspector
Class/Meeting: International Code Council Property Safety Exam
Destination: Online
Dates: August 28, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $255.00
4. Lt. Girsch, Lt. Ehlers, Sgt. Tindall, Det. Aitchison, Det. Kramer and Ofc. Sears
Class/Meeting: National Tactical Officers Association LE Operations Conference
Destination: Nashville, TN
Dates: August 29 - September 4, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $7,585.00
5. Robbin Degeratu, Library Director; Jillian Rutledge, Technical Systems and
Collection Manager; Dusty Sanboeuf, Librarian I and Library Assistants Miranda
Canfield, Victoria Williams and Seth Thill.
Class/Meeting: Iowa Library Asso …
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August 17, 2026
FINANCE COMMITTEE
5:10 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Pre-Meeting Items
Roll Call.
Members present: Chairperson Steve Simon, Vice Chairperson Steve Schmitt and Hector
Salamanca Arroyo.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Schmitt/Salamanca
that the agenda as presented be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes of the July 20, 2026, and August 3, 2026, Finance Committee meetings as
proposed or amended.
Schmitt/Salamanca
that the minutes of the July 20, 2026, and August 3, 2026, Finance Committee meetings as
proposed, be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Schmitt/Salamanca
that the following travel requests be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Lekeisha Veasley, Housing Director
Class/Meeting: NSPIRE Inspection Training for Housing Choice Voucher
Destination: Webinar On-line
Dates: September 8-10, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $1,000.00
Nate Bueseling, Property Safety Inspector
Class/Meeting: International Code Council Property Safety Exam
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Destination: On-line
Dates: July 14, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $255.00
Nate Bueseling, Property Safety Inspector
Class/Meeting: International Code Council Property Safety Exam
Destination: Online
Dates: August 28, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $255.00
Lt. Girsch, Lt. Ehlers, Sgt. Tindall, Det. Aitchison, Det. Kramer and Ofc. Sears
Class/Meeting: National Tactical Of …
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 16:20
City Council Work Session
El Concejo discutirá la moratoria de centros de datos y los cambios en la facturación del agua
El Concejo Municipal de Waterloo llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo con tres temas principales: una presentación de Micro Transit, cambios en la facturación mensual del agua y actualizaciones de la ordenanza de alcantarillado, y una discusión con respecto a una moratoria de centros de datos. No se recibirán comentarios públicos durante esta sesión de trabajo y no se esperan votaciones formales.
- Presentación por parte de Micro Transit
- Cambios en la facturación mensual del agua y actualizaciones de la ordenanza de alcantarillado
- Discusión con respecto a una moratoria de centros de datos
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✓ Decidido: Waterloo City Council held a work session to discuss transit and utility updates.
The City Council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 20, 2026, work session. Council members received presentations regarding a proposed three-year micro-transit pilot program and discussed potential changes to water billing and sewer ordinances. The council also reviewed a proposed resolution for a data center moratorium.
- Approved agenda for August 17, 2026 (7-0)
- Approved July 20, 2026, work session minutes (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:09 p.m. (7-0)
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
WORK SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, August 17, 2026
3:40 PM
RULES FOR WORK SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Iowa Code Chapter 21 gives the public the right to attend council meetings, but it does not
require cities to allow public participation except during public hearings.The city council shall
not receive any public comment during a work session.
Roll Call.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Approval of Minutes of the July 20, 2026, Council Work Session as proposed or
amended.
Presentation by Micro Transit.
3:40 p.m.
Submitted by: Dave Boesen, Mayor
Monthly Water Billing Changes and Sewer Ordinance Updates.
4:50 P.M.
Submitted by: Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager
Discussion regarding a Data Center Moratorium.
5:00 P.M.
Submitted by: Dave Morrow, Ward 2 Council Member
ADJOURNMENT
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
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August 17, 2026
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
4:20 p.m.
Pre-Meeting Items
Roll Call.
Members present: Mayor Dave Boesen in the chair. Roll Call: Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Morrow, Ms.
Creighton-Smith (via Zoom), Ms. Berry, Mr. Salamanca, Mr. Martin and Mr. Simon.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Simon/Martin
that the agenda as proposed be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes of the July 20, 2026, Council Work Session as proposed or amended.
Simon/Martin
that the minutes of July, 20, 2026, Council Work Session, as proposed, be approved. Voice
vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Work Session Items
Presentation by Micro Transit.
David Sturch, Met Transit, 1515 Black Hawk Street, provided an update on their current
services and shared information on the proposed service area for Microtransit with a 3-year
pilot program to be implemented in 2027.
Nick Fratzke, INRCOG, 229 E. Park Avenue, shared their involvement and what other
municipalities in and around Iowa are using Microtransit.
The council members discussed the proposed services and funding sources with David Sturch
and Nick Fratzke.
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Monthly Water Billing Changes and Sewer Ordinance Updates.
Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager, provided an overview of the proposed
ordinance changes. He explained that our current ordinance does not align with state code with
regard to offering different pricing for simi …
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Session
El Concejo rezonificará terrenos para viviendas y aprobará acuerdo fiscal para almacén
El Concejo Municipal de Waterloo llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre dos solicitudes de rezonificación para crear lotes residenciales, incluyendo una expansión de Birdee Cottage y nuevas viviendas a lo largo de West 3rd Street. También considerarán la venta de propiedades propiedad de la ciudad, la aprobación de un reembolso de impuestos para un nuevo almacén y numerosos elementos rutinarios de la agenda de consentimiento, como contratos y nombramientos.
- Rezonificación de 4.86 acres en 310 Upland Drive para 17 lotes, incluyendo la expansión de Birdee Cottage
- Rezonificación de 10.67 acres a lo largo de W. 3rd Street y Norton Street para 14 lotes de casas unifamiliares y casas adosadas
- Venta de 315 E. 4th Street a Try Pie por $1.00
- Acuerdo de desarrollo con Kel Mar, LC para un almacén de 60,000 pies cuadrados con un reembolso de impuestos del 50% durante 15 años, con una evaluación mínima de $3,030,000
- Exenciones de impuestos para nuevas viviendas: casa gemela de $369,900 en 4183 Mystic Drive y casa de $100,000 en 136 Janney Avenue
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✓ Decidido: Waterloo City Council approves multiple residential rezoning and property sales
The Council approved rezoning for two residential developments and the sale of city property to Try Pie for $1.00. Several infrastructure contracts and professional service agreements were approved, while a warehouse development agreement was tabled.
- Approved rezoning 4.86 acres for 17 lots at 310 Upland Drive (7-0)
- Approved rezoning 10.67 acres for 14 lots near W 3rd St and Norton St (7-0)
- Approved sale of 315 E. 4th Street to Try Pie for $1.00 (7-0)
- Approved $215,541.18 bid to MidState Solutions, LLC for sidewalk and trail repairs (6-0)
- Approved $302,000.00 amendment with Strand Associates for electrical updates (7-0)
- Approved $45,343.00 agreement with Mead & Hunt for airport governance study (7-0)
- Approved encroachment agreement for decorative rocks at 902 Bertch Avenue (5-2)
- Tabled warehouse development agreement with Kel Mar, LC (7-0)
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, August 17, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY OF WATERLOO
COMMUNITY VISION PLAN
1.
Fly the W: To develop a sense of pride and relationship between residents and the City
of Waterloo, and then leverage that pride to communicate the City's attributes to
external audiences.
2.
Elevate Housing: Redevelop, renovate, or improve 800 residences in Waterloo in eight
years by providing access to capital.
3.
Celebrate and Connect Neighborhoods: To leverage Waterloo's rich tradition of
neighborhoods by celebrating and connecting them with the community and region at
large.
4.
Waterloo Works: Grow a diverse and skilled workforce in Waterloo that connects
people and employers for mutual growth.
5.
Crossroads Doubledown: Re-energize the Crossroads Mall area into a
sports/recreation-themed gravitational center.
6.
Power Up Downtown: Keep Waterloo's core downtown evolving to meet the needs of
future generations, supporting and showcasing arts and cultural opportunities and
creating an experience like no other.
7.
Sportstown USA: To generate excitement, develop youth, and drive investment and
economic impact from year-round visitors.
8.
Community of Opportunity: Eliminate barriers that keep Waterloo residents, and the
community as a whole, from reaching its true potential, creating an equitable, thriving,
and sustainable community for future generations. Waterloo is …
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August 17, 2026
The City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Harold E. Getty
Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 PM, on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Pre-Meeting Items
Roll Call.
Mayor Dave Boesen in the chair. Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Morrow, Ms. Creighton-Smith (arrived at 5:33
p.m.), Ms. Berry, Mr. Salamanca, Mr. Martin and Mr. Simon.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance, Hector Salamanca Arroyo, Ward 5 Council Member.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Simon/Martin
that the agenda, as amended, be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes of the July 20, 2026, and August 3, 2026, Council Regular Session, and
the August 6, 2026 Special Council Session, as proposed or amended.
Simon/Martin
that the minutes of the July 20, 2026, and August 3, 2026, Council Regular Session be
approved as presented. Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Simon/Martin
that the following items on the consent agenda, with items 7, 10 and 14, being removed to be
considered separately, be received and placed on file, including the payment of bills for August
10, 2026, in the amount of $4,743,415.14and August 17, 2026, in the amount of $1,539,559.78,
be received and placed on file. Roll Call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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Bills Payment, Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
Roll Call vo …
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 15:00
City Council Regular Session
Council to vote on temporary alcohol license for Stem & Stein event
The council will hold a special session via Zoom to discuss the Community Vision Plan, an eight-point strategic framework covering housing, workforce, downtown, and neighborhood development. The only action item is a vote on a motion to temporarily unlicense the Riverloop Expo Plaza Class C alcohol permit for the Stem & Stein event, August 7-12, 2026. No other decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Motion to approve temporary unlicense of Riverloop Expo Plaza Class C alcohol license for Stem & Stein event (Aug 7-12, 2026)
- Discussion of Community Vision Plan: 8 goals including housing redevelopment, downtown revitalization, and workforce growth
- Public participation rules outlined for special session; no public hearings on agenda
✓ Decidido: Council approves temporary alcohol license for Stem and Stein event
The Waterloo City Council held a special session via Zoom and approved a temporary unlicense of the Riverloop Expo Plaza Class C alcohol license for August 7-12, 2026, in conjunction with the Stem and Stein event. The agenda was approved, and the meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda as proposed (voice vote, 4 ayes)
- Approved temporary unlicense of Riverloop Expo Plaza Class C alcohol license at 300 Jefferson Street for Aug 7-12, 2026 (voice vote, 4 ayes)
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION TO BE HELD AT
VIA ZOOM
Thursday, August 6, 2026
3:00 PM
CITY OF WATERLOO
COMMUNITY VISION PLAN
1. Fly the W: To develop a sense of pride and relationship between residents and the City
of Waterloo, and then leverage that pride to communicate the City's attributes to
external audiences.
2. Elevate Housing: Redevelop, renovate, or improve 800 residences in Waterloo in eight
years by providing access to capital.
3. Celebrate and Connect Neighborhoods: To leverage Waterloo's rich tradition of
neighborhoods by celebrating and connecting them with the community and region at
large.
4. Waterloo Works: Grow a diverse and skilled workforce in Waterloo that connects
people and employers for mutual growth.
5. Crossroads Doubledown: Re-energize the Crossroads Mall area into a
sports/recreation-themed gravitational center.
6. Power Up Downtown: Keep Waterloo's core downtown evolving to meet the needs of
future generations, supporting and showcasing arts and cultural opportunities and
creating an experience like no other.
7. Sportstown USA: To generate excitement, develop youth, and drive investment and
economic impact from year-round visitors.
8. Community of Opportunity: Eliminate barriers that keep Waterloo residents, and the
community as a whole, from reaching its true potential, creating an equitable, thriving,
and sustainable community for future generations. Waterloo is a Community of
Opportu …
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August 6, 2026
The City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION at VIA
ZOOM, Waterloo, Iowa, at 3:00 PM, on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Pre-Meeting Items
Roll Call.
Members present: Mayor David Boesen in the Chair, Morrow, Berry, Martin and Simon.
Absent: Schmitt, Creighton-Smith and Salamanca Arroyo.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Martin/Berry
that the agenda, as proposed or amended, be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Four. Motion
carried.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
Motion approving a Temporary Unlicense of the Riverloop Expo Plaza Class C alcohol license
for the period of August 7, 2026 - August 12, 2026 in conjunction with the Stem and Stein
event.
Martin/Berry
to approve an application for a Temporary Unlicense of the Riverloop Expo Plaza Class C
alcohol license, located at 300 Jefferson Street, expiring on August 12, 2026. Voice vote-Ayes:
Four. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Simon/Berry
that the motion to adjourn the meeting at 3:05 p.m., be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Four.
Motion carried.
_____________________________________
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Session
El Concejo Municipal de Waterloo adjudicará contratos multimillonarios de alcantarillado y asbesto
El Concejo Municipal considerará varios contratos de infraestructura y mitigación de alto valor. El organismo también llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre reparaciones de aceras, mitigación de peligros y la venta de propiedades propiedad de la ciudad.
- Adjudicación de licitación a Wendler, Inc. por $2,966,361.40 para la Reconstrucción de la Estación de Bombeo de Alcantarillado Sanitario de Cattle Congress
- Adjudicación de licitación a REW Services Corporation por $2,004,261.00 para la mitigación de asbesto en 1442 Sycamore Street
- Subvención FAA AIP de $3,715,425.00 para el proyecto de rehabilitación de la Pista 18/36
- Adjudicación de licitación a MidState Solutions, LLC por $216,541.18 para el Relleno de Aceras y Reparación de Senderos del año fiscal 2027 (Zona 5B)
- Venta de propiedad de la ciudad en Larkspur Drive y Cimmarron Lane a E&C Investments por $20,000.00
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✓ Decidido: Council rejects sale of Larkspur Drive green space after resident opposition
The Waterloo City Council rejected a proposal to sell 12,157 square feet of city-owned property at Larkspur Drive and Cimmarron Lane to E&C Investments for $20,000, with a 3-4 vote. The council approved numerous other items, including a $2.97 million sewer lift station contract, a $2 million asbestos abatement contract, and a $6.57 million police equipment contract. Several public hearings were held, and multiple resolutions were adopted, including setting future hearings for property sales and rezoning requests.
- Rejected sale of 12,157 sq ft at Larkspur Drive and Cimmarron Lane to E&C Investments for $20,000 (3-4)
- Approved $2,966,361.40 bid to Wendler, Inc. for Cattle Congress Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Reconstruction (7-0)
- Approved $2,004,261.00 bid to REW Services for asbestos abatement at 1442 Sycamore Street (6-1)
- Approved $6,567,660.53 ten-year contract with Axon Enterprise for police cameras and equipment (7-0)
- Approved $288,950.00 bid to Advanced Environmental for asbestos abatement at 70 Sycamore Street (7-0)
- Approved $45,000 sale of properties to Rock Star Real Estate and $37,500 development agreement (7-0)
- Approved $99,000 roof repair at South Hills Pro Shop with Black Hawk Roof Company (7-0)
- Approved $72,000 professional services agreement with Vandewalle & Associates for Downtown Master Plan (7-0)
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, August 3, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY OF WATERLOO
COMMUNITY VISION PLAN
1. Fly the W: To develop a sense of pride and relationship between residents and the City
of Waterloo, and then leverage that pride to communicate the City's attributes to
external audiences.
2. Elevate Housing: Redevelop, renovate, or improve 800 residences in Waterloo in eight
years by providing access to capital.
3. Celebrate and Connect Neighborhoods: To leverage Waterloo's rich tradition of
neighborhoods by celebrating and connecting them with the community and region at
large.
4. Waterloo Works: Grow a diverse and skilled workforce in Waterloo that connects
people and employers for mutual growth.
5. Crossroads Doubledown: Re-energize the Crossroads Mall area into a
sports/recreation-themed gravitational center.
6. Power Up Downtown: Keep Waterloo's core downtown evolving to meet the needs of
future generations, supporting and showcasing arts and cultural opportunities and
creating an experience like no other.
7. Sportstown USA: To generate excitement, develop youth, and drive investment and
economic impact from year-round visitors.
8. Community of Opportunity: Eliminate barriers that keep Waterloo residents, and the
community as a whole, from reaching its true potential, creating an equitable, thriving,
and sustainable community for future generations. Waterloo is a Communi …
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August 3, 2026
The City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Harold E. Getty
Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 PM, on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Pre-Meeting Items
Roll Call.
Mayor Dave Boesen in the Chair. Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Morrow, Ms. Creighton-Smith, Ms. Berry, Mr.
Salamanca, Mr. Martin and Mr. Simon.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Dave Boesen
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Simon/Martin
that the agenda be amended and approved as follows: Public Hearing Item No. 1; Motion to
receive, file and instruct the City Clerk to read bids; Add "and refer to Engineering Department
for further review." and delete "Resolution approving award of bid to MidState Solutions, LLC, of
Baxter, Iowa, in the amount of $216,541.18, approving the contract, bond and certificate of
insurance, in conjunction with the FY 2027 Sidewalk Infill, Sidewalk Ramp and Trail Repair
Program - Zone 5B, Contract No. 1157, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
said document". Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Simon/Martin
that the following items on the consent agenda, with items 12, 15, 25 and 27 being removed
and considered separately, be received and placed on file, including the payment of bills for
July 20, 2026, in the amount of $6,033,910.25 and August 03, 2026, in the amount of
$469,750.64. Roll Call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Bills Payment, Financ …
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 16:40
City Council Work Session
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 17:10
Finance Committee
El Comité de Finanzas aprobará más de $700K en reparaciones, capacitación y subvenciones
El Comité de Finanzas de Waterloo revisará las solicitudes de viaje para la capacitación del personal, preautorizará más de $2,500 en reparaciones de equipos y mantenimiento de flota, y enmendará los presupuestos para subvenciones y costos operativos. La reunión incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y el pago de facturas.
- $33,775 para la reparación de una quitanieves de Wausau en el Aeropuerto de Waterloo
- $242,200 para créditos de humedales y arroyos para la construcción de Katoski Drive y Huntington Road
- $99,000 para un techo nuevo en South Hills Pro Shop
- $207,345 de la subvención Byrne Justice Assistance Grant para el Tri-County Task Force
- $7,248 de solicitud de viaje para la National Gang Research Center Conference en Chicago
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✓ Decidido: Waterloo Finance Committee approves $242,200 wetland credits for road project
The Finance Committee approved all agenda items, including travel requests, pre-authorizations to expend over $2,500, budget amendments, and bill payments. The largest single pre-authorization was $242,200 for wetland and stream credits needed for the Katoski Drive and Huntington Road construction. All votes were unanimous (3-0) except the pre-authorization motion, which passed 2-0 with one member briefly absent.
- Approved travel requests for 10 trips totaling about $41,000 (3-0)
- Approved pre-authorizations to expend over $2,500, including $242,200 for wetland/stream credits (2-0)
- Approved budget amendments including $30,590 for Project Safe Neighborhood Grant and $207,345 for Byrne JAG (3-0)
- Approved bills payment of $6,033,910.25 for July 27, 2026 (3-0)
- Approved bills payment of $4,469,750.64 for August 3, 2026 (3-0)
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THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF WATERLOO, IOWA
FINANCE MEETING TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, August 3, 2026
5:10 PM
Members
Chairperson Steve Simon
Vice Chairperson Steve Schmitt
Hector Salamanca Arroyo
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Approval of Minutes of the July 20, 2026, Finance Committee meeting as proposed or
amended.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Sgt. TJ Frein & Ehlers, Detective Aitchison and Detective Kramer
Class/Meeting: National Gang Research Center Conference
Destination: Chicago, IL
Dates: August 3-5 2026
Amount not to exceed: $7,248.00
2. LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk
Class/Meeting: Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference
Destination: Bettendorf, Iowa
Dates: September 23-25, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $1,430.80
3. Jared Little, Connor Luhring, Bryston Raue, Caleb Granzow, Colten Dralle and Jared
King - Fire Fighter/EMT
Class/Meeting: Paramedic School
Destination: Hawkeye Community College
Dates: August 2026 - July 2027
Amount not to exceed: $22,000.00
4. Lekeisha Veasley, Housing Director and Housing Coordinators -Senada Muhic,
Jennifer McGee, LaToya Hall, and Tatiana Moore
Class/Meeting: 2026 Iowa NAHRO HOTMA Training
Destination: Des Moines, IA
Dates: September 21-22, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $2,040.00
5. Angie Fordyce
Class/Meeting: CDBG Basics Online Training and Certification Course
Destination: Online Training
Dates: September 1-26, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $375.00
6. Le …
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August 3, 2026
FINANCE COMMITTEE
5:10 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Pre-Meeting Items
Roll Call.
Members present: Chairperson Steve Simon, Vice Chairperson Steve Schmitt and Hector
Salamanca Arroyo.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Schmitt/Salamanca
that the agenda as proposed, be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Schmitt/Salamanca
that the following travel requests be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Sgt. TJ Frein & Ehlers, Detective Aitchison and Detective Kramer
Class/Meeting: National Gang Research Center Conference
Destination: Chicago, IL
Dates: August 3-5 2026
Amount not to exceed: $7,248.00
LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk
Class/Meeting: Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference
Destination: Bettendorf, Iowa
Dates: September 23-25, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $1,430.80
Jared Little, Connor Luhring, Bryston Raue, Caleb Granzow, Colten Dralle and Jared
King - Fire Fighter/EMT
Class/Meeting: Paramedic School
Destination: Hawkeye Community College
Dates: August 2026 - July 2027
Amount not to exceed: $22,000.00
Lekeisha Veasley, Housing Director and Housing Coordinators -Senada Muhic, Jennifer
McGee, LaToya Hall, and Tatiana Moore
Class/Meeting: 2026 Iowa NAHRO HOTMA Training
Destination: Des Moines, IA
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Dates: September 21-22, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $2,040.00
Angie Fordyce
Class/Meeting: CDBG Basics Online Training and Cert …
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 16:00
Telecommunications Utility Board of Trustees
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 16:10
City Council Work Session
El Concejo Municipal de Waterloo discutirá el software de mejoras de capital e International Paper
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
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✓ Decidido: Council discusses CIP software upgrades, hears International Paper update
The City Council held a work session with no formal votes on substantive items. They discussed proposed capital improvement plan software upgrades, with costs and benefits presented by Finance Director Bridgett Wood, and heard a presentation from International Paper on their expansion project. The only actions taken were approving the agenda, prior minutes, and adjournment.
- Approved agenda as proposed (7-0)
- Approved July 6, 2026 work session minutes (7-0)
- Adjourned at 4:52 p.m. (7-0)
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
WORK SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, July 20, 2026
4:10 PM
RULES FOR WORK SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Iowa Code Chapter 21 gives the public the right to attend council meetings, but it does not
require cities to allow public participation except during public hearings.The city council shall
not receive any public comment during a work session.
Roll Call.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Approval of Minutes of the July 6, 2026 work session, as proposed or amended.
Discussion of capital improvement plan software upgrades. 4:10 p.m.
Submitted by: Bridgett Wood, Finance Director
Presentation from International Paper. 4:40 p.m.
Submitted by: Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director
ADJOURNMENT
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
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July 20, 2026
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
4:10 p.m.
Pre-Meeting Items
Roll Call.
Members present: Mayor Dave Boesen in the Chair. Roll Call: Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Morrow, Ms.
Creighton-Smith, Ms. Berry, Mr. Salamanca, Mr. Martin and Mr. Simon.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Simon/Martin
that the agenda as proposed be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes of the July 6, 2026 work session, as proposed or amended.
Simon/Martin
that the minutes of the July 6, 2026, work session as proposed be approved. Voice vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Work Session Items
Discussion of capital improvement plan software upgrades.
Bridgett Wood, Finance Director, introduced Shaylan Hurley from Plan-It CIP Software.
Shaylan Hurley, presented an overview of the software planning and forecasting upgrades.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the cost of the upgrades and the benefit to the taxpayers.
Bridgett Wood provided the related cost of the two upgrades and explained the benefit is
transparency and efficiency.
Mr. Morrow asked when the implementation would begin.
Bridgett Wood shared that the request would be on the August 3 agenda, and if approved,
would be implemented shortly thereafter.
Presentation from International Paper.
James Baumer, Manager of Capital Projects, International Paper, shared an update on their
expansion project and thanked the city for its support and partnership.
Cou …
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Session
El Concejo Municipal aprueba exenciones de impuestos para dos nuevas construcciones residenciales
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
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✓ Decidido: Council approves $93,009 demolition bid, adopts speed limit and public urination ordinances
The Waterloo City Council approved a $93,009 bid to Lehman Trucking & Excavating for demolition and site clearance services with asbestos abatement, and adopted two ordinances: one changing the speed limit on Fourth Street to 25 mph and another amending the public urination code. The council also tabled a $72,000 Downtown Master Plan contract with Vandewalle & Associates for two weeks and tabled most FY2027 hotel-motel tax grants except a mini-grant for a ski team event.
- Approved $93,009 demolition bid to Lehman Trucking & Excavating (7-0)
- Adopted ordinance setting 25 mph speed limit on Fourth Street (7-0)
- Adopted ordinance amending public urination code (7-0)
- Tabled $72,000 Downtown Master Plan contract with Vandewalle & Associates (5-2)
- Tabled FY2027 hotel-motel tax grants except ski team mini-grant (6-1)
- Approved $29,400 change order for Ansborough Avenue Traffic Adaptive Project (6-1)
- Approved $98,194.53 change order for Parkview Manor/W. 3rd Street Detention Basin (6-1)
- Approved recycling yard licenses except Litzkow Auto Recyclers (7-0)
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, July 20, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY OF WATERLOO
COMMUNITY VISION PLAN
1. Fly the W: To develop a sense of pride and relationship between residents and the City
of Waterloo, and then leverage that pride to communicate the City's attributes to
external audiences.
2. Elevate Housing: Redevelop, renovate, or improve 800 residences in Waterloo in eight
years by providing access to capital.
3. Celebrate and Connect Neighborhoods: To leverage Waterloo's rich tradition of
neighborhoods by celebrating and connecting them with the community and region at
large.
4. Waterloo Works: Grow a diverse and skilled workforce in Waterloo that connects
people and employers for mutual growth.
5. Crossroads Doubledown: Re-energize the Crossroads Mall area into a
sports/recreation-themed gravitational center.
6. Power Up Downtown: Keep Waterloo's core downtown evolving to meet the needs of
future generations, supporting and showcasing arts and cultural opportunities and
creating an experience like no other.
7. Sportstown USA: To generate excitement, develop youth, and drive investment and
economic impact from year-round visitors.
8. Community of Opportunity: Eliminate barriers that keep Waterloo residents, and the
community as a whole, from reaching its true potential, creating an equitable, thriving,
and sustainable community for future generations. Waterloo is a Communit …
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July 20, 2026
The City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Harold E. Getty
Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 PM, on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Pre-Meeting Items
Roll Call.
Mayor Dave Boesen in the Chair. Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Morrow, Ms. Creighton-Smith, Ms. Berry, Mr.
Salamanca, Mr. Martin and Mr. Simon.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance, Deb Berry, Ward 3 Council Member.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Simon/Schmitt
that the agenda as amended, with the removal of Resolution items #1 and #2, be approved.
Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes of the July 6, 2026, Regular Council Session as proposed or amended.
Simon/Schmitt
that the minutes of the July 6, 2026, Council Regular Session as presented, be approved. Voice
vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Simon/Martin
that the following items on the consent agenda, with items 6, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 23 being
removed and considered separately, be received and placed on file, including the payment of
bills for July 13, 2026, in the amount of $3,340,555.84 and July 20, 2026, in the amount of
$5,940,461.43, be received and placed on file. Roll Call vote-Ayes: Seven. Mr. Simon abstained
from item #15. Roll Call vote-Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Bills Payment, Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
Roll Call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carr …
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 17:10
Finance Committee
El Comité de Finanzas considera un camión de bomberos de $660,000 y actualizaciones de la flota de policía
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
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✓ Decidido: Finance Committee approves $660K fire truck and multiple purchases
The Finance Committee approved the agenda as amended, removing item #114, and approved the minutes from the July 6 meeting. All travel requests and pre-authorizations to expend over $2,500 were approved, including a $660,000 fire truck, police vehicle purchases, and various equipment and maintenance items. The committee also approved bills payments totaling $9,281,017.27 for July 13 and July 20, 2026.
- Approved agenda as amended, removing item #114 (3-0)
- Approved July 6, 2026 minutes (3-0)
- Approved travel requests for police, aviation, and police training (3-0)
- Approved $660,000 Pierce Enforcer fire truck (3-0)
- Approved $214,960.80 for four police Chevy Tahoes (3-0)
- Approved $140,700 for three police Ford Explorers (3-0)
- Approved $445,000 blanket pre-auth for chip seal program (3-0)
- Approved bills payment of $3,340,555.84 for July 13 and $5,940,461.43 for July 20 (3-0)
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THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF WATERLOO, IOWA
FINANCE MEETING TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, July 20, 2026
5:10 PM
Members
Chairperson Steve Simon
Vice Chairperson Steve Schmitt
Hector Salamanca Arroyo
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Approval of Minutes of the July 6, 2026, Finance Committee meeting, as proposed or
amended.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Lt. Spencer Gann
Class/Meeting: Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command
Destination: Marion, IA
Dates: September 14, 2026 - January 15, 2027
Amount not to exceed: $5,100.00
2. Officer Keefe Williams
Class/Meeting: SRO Basic Certification School
Destination: Wright County, MN
Dates: July 27-31, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $1,843.00
3. Steven Kjergaard, Director of Aviation
Class/Meeting: 4 States Airport Conference
Destination: Kansas City, MO
Dates: August 18-21, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $1,120.00
4. Sgt. Wertz
Class/Meeting: ILEA Driving Instructor Re-certification
Destination: Johnston, IA
Dates: August 26, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $372.00
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $2,500.00
5. Airport (Hangar No. 4 AC)
Amount: $11,750.00
Expenditure: Replace roof top AC unit on Hangar No. 4
6. Building Maintenance (Flooring)
Amount: $7,181.16
Expenditure: New vinyl flooring and baseboards with installation at Veterans Memorial Hall.
7. Central Garage (2026 Police Pursuit Chevy Tahoes)
Amount: $214,960.80
Expenditure: Replacing four (4) older po …
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July 20, 2026
FINANCE COMMITTEE
5:10 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Pre-Meeting Items
Roll Call.
Members present: Chairperson Steve Simon, Vice Chairperson Steve Schmitt and Hector
Salamanca Arroyo.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Schmitt/Salamanca
that the agenda as amended, by removing item # 114, be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes of the July 6, 2026, Finance Committee meeting, as proposed or amended.
Schmitt/Salamanca
that the minutes of the July 6, 2026, Finance Committee meeting, as proposed, be approved.
Voice vote-Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Schmitt/Salamanca
that the following travel requests be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Lt. Spencer Gann
Class/Meeting: Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command
Destination: Marion, IA
Dates: September 14, 2026 - January 15, 2027
Amount not to exceed: $5,100.00
Officer Keefe Williams
Class/Meeting: SRO Basic Certification School
Destination: Wright County, MN
Dates: July 27-31, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $1,843.00
Steven Kjergaard, Director of Aviation
Class/Meeting: 4 States Airport Conference
Destination: Kansas City, MO
Dates: August 18-21, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $1,120.00
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Sgt. Wertz
Class/Meeting: ILEA Driving Instructor Re-certification
Destination: Johnston, IA
Dates: August 26, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $372.00
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND …
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 15:45
City Council Work Session
El Consejo discutirá el contrato de software Axon y el plan de mitigación de riesgos
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
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✓ Decidido: Waterloo council reviews hazard plan, Axon contract and fire software in work session
The council held a work session with no substantive votes beyond approving the agenda and the June 15 minutes. Members heard presentations on the Black Hawk County Hazard Mitigation Plan update, a proposed Axon software contract, and a plan to consolidate Waterloo Fire Rescue's software. No decisions were made on the Axon contract, the fire software, or the hazard plan; the Axon agreement was noted as expiring if not acted on before the end of September.
- Approved the agenda as proposed (voice vote, 5 ayes)
- Approved the June 15, 2026 work session minutes as proposed (voice vote, 5 ayes)
- Adjourned at 4:45 p.m. (voice vote, 5 ayes)
- No vote taken on the Hazard Mitigation Plan update; discussion only
- No vote taken on the Axon software contract; discussion only
- No vote taken on Waterloo Fire Rescue software changes; discussion only
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
WORK SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, July 6, 2026
3:45 PM
RULES FOR WORK SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Iowa Code Chapter 21 gives the public the right to attend council meetings, but it does not
require cities to allow public participation except during public hearings.The city council shall
not receive any public comment during a work session.
Roll Call.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Approval of Minutes of the June 15, 2026, Council Work Session as proposed or
amended.
Discussion of Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 3:45 p.m.
Submitted by: Jamie Knutson, City Engineer
Discussion of Axon software contract. Approx. 4:00
p.m. Submitted by: Rob Duncan, Chief of Police
Discussion of software changes for Waterloo Fire Rescue. Approx. 4:30
p.m. Submitted by: Bill Beck, Fire Chief
ADJOURNMENT
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
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July 6, 2026
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
3:45 p.m.
Pre-Meeting Items
Roll Call.
Members present: Mayor Dave Boesen in the Chair. Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Morrow, Ms. Berry, Mr.
Salamanca and Mr. Simon. Ms. Creighton-Smith and Mr. Martin were absent.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Simon/Schmitt
that the agenda as proposed be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes of the June 15, 2026, Council Work Session as proposed or amended.
Simon/Schmitt
that the minutes of the June 15, 2026, Council Work Session, as proposed be approved. Voice
vote-Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Work Session Items
Discussion of Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, introduced Vincent Ruggiere, from INRCOG, who will present
the city's portion of the Black Hawk County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Jamie added that the plan
update is needed to help secure funding in the future.
Vincent Ruggiere, INRCOG, 229 E. Park Ave., provided an overview of the process for
adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan. He shared that once the plan is adopted by all
jurisdictions, it is sent to FEMA for a 45-day review.
Mayor and council members discussed the Hazard Mitigation Plan with Mr. Ruggiere.
Discussion of Axon software contract.
Chief Duncan provided a brief introduction of the topic.
Aaron McClelland, Assistant Chief, explained that the city entered into an agreement with Axon
in 2021 and when it was firs …
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 17:30
City Council Regular Session
El Concejo Municipal de Waterloo revisará exenciones fiscales y la finalización de proyectos de infraestructura
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
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✓ Decidido: Council approves $2.46M insurance package, SRO agreement, and multiple project contracts
The Waterloo City Council approved a $2.46 million liability insurance package, a four-year School Resource Officer agreement with the school district totaling over $1.75 million, and accepted completion of several major construction projects. They also tabled the FY2027 hotel-motel tax grant funding and the ambulance fee schedule increase for further review. All votes were 5-0 except where noted.
- Approved $2,461,749 liability insurance coverage (5-0)
- Approved School Resource Officer agreement with Waterloo Community School District, $406,293 FY27 to $470,335 FY30 (5-0)
- Accepted completion of FY2025 Asphalt Overlay Program, $5,009,792.08 (5-0)
- Accepted completion of FY2025 E./W. San Marnan Drive Reconstruction, $5,349,518.80 (5-0)
- Approved asbestos abatement bid to Advanced Environmental, $274,000 (5-0)
- Tabled FY2027 hotel-motel tax grant funding until July 20, 2026 (5-0)
- Tabled FY2027 ambulance fee schedule increase for two weeks (5-0)
- Approved 11 urban revitalization tax exemptions for new homes and one commercial building (5-0)
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, July 6, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY OF WATERLOO
COMMUNITY VISION PLAN
1.
Fly the W: To develop a sense of pride and relationship between residents and the City
of Waterloo, and then leverage that pride to communicate the City's attributes to
external audiences.
2.
Elevate Housing: Redevelop, renovate, or improve 800 residences in Waterloo in eight
years by providing access to capital.
3.
Celebrate and Connect Neighborhoods: To leverage Waterloo's rich tradition of
neighborhoods by celebrating and connecting them with the community and region at
large.
4.
Waterloo Works: Grow a diverse and skilled workforce in Waterloo that connects
people and employers for mutual growth.
5.
Crossroads Doubledown: Re-energize the Crossroads Mall area into a
sports/recreation-themed gravitational center.
6.
Power Up Downtown: Keep Waterloo's core downtown evolving to meet the needs of
future generations, supporting and showcasing arts and cultural opportunities and
creating an experience like no other.
7.
Sportstown USA: To generate excitement, develop youth, and drive investment and
economic impact from year-round visitors.
8.
Community of Opportunity: Eliminate barriers that keep Waterloo residents, and the
community as a whole, from reaching its true potential, creating an equitable, thriving,
and sustainable community for future generations. Waterloo is a C …
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July 6, 2026
The City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Harold E. Getty
Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 PM, on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Pre-Meeting Items
Roll Call.
Mayor Dave Boesen in the Chair. Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Morrow, Ms. Berry, Mr. Salamanca, and Mr.
Simon. Ms. Creighton-Smith and Mr. Martin were absent.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance, Dave Morrow, Ward 2 Council Member.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Simon/Salamanca
that the agenda as amended, by removing Consent Agenda items #22 and #26 to be
considered separately, be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes of the June 15, 2026, Council Regular Session, as proposed or amended.
Simon/Salamanca
that the minutes of the June 15, 2026, Council Regular Session, as proposed, be approved.
Voice vote-Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Simon/Salamanca
that the following items on the consent agenda be received and placed on file, including the
payment of bills for June 22, 2026, in the amount of $2,900,890.41, June 29, 2026, in the
amount of $4,517,184.70 and July 6, 2026, in the amount of $6,554,807.67. Roll Call vote-
Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Bills Payment, Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
Roll Call vote-Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2026-338. …
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 17:10
Finance Committee
El Comité de Finanzas revisa diversos gastos y enmiendas presupuestarias
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
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✓ Decidido: Waterloo Finance Committee approves $6.55M in bills and $2.63M Virden Creek dam repairs
The Finance Committee approved three Accounts Payable reports totaling $6,554,807.67 for July 6, $4,517,184.70 for June 29, and $2,900,890.41 for June 22. It approved budget amendments including $2,630,000.00 for FY 2027 Virden Creek Dam and Fletcher Gate Repairs and $620,000.00 for the FY 2026 Cedar Prairie Trail Replacement. The committee also approved a list of pre-authorizations to spend over $2,500 and three garbage fee refunds. All votes recorded were voice votes with three ayes; one travel request was moved to the July 20, 2026 meeting.
- Approved July 6, 2026 bills payment of $6,554,807.67 (voice vote, 3 ayes)
- Approved June 29, 2026 bills payment of $4,517,184.70 (voice vote, 3 ayes)
- Approved June 22, 2026 bills payment of $2,900,890.41 (voice vote, 3 ayes)
- Approved $2,630,000.00 budget amendment for FY 2027 Virden Creek Dam and Fletcher Gate Repairs, Contract 1163
- Approved $620,000.00 budget amendment for FY 2026 Cedar Prairie Trail Replacement, Dewitt Road to Ridgeway Avenue (Cedar Falls), Contract 1142
- Approved $5,000.00 budget amendment for Veterans Memorial Hall (Cash-on-Hand revenue and Administrative Allocation expense lines)
- Approved pre-authorizations to expend over $2,500, including $194,539.07 annual software maintenance with Tyler Technologies Inc. and $82,686.46 amended Airport flooring
- Approved garbage fee refunds at 1422 Vine Street ($136.08), 225 E. Mullan Avenue ($1,119.15), and 724 W. Park Avenue ($1,387.68)
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THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF WATERLOO, IOWA
FINANCE MEETING TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Monday, July 6, 2026
5:10 PM
Members
Chairperson Steve Simon
Vice Chairperson Steve Schmitt
Hector Salamanca Arroyo
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Approval of Minutes of the June 15, 2026, Finance Committee, as proposed or amended.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. Sgt. Wertz
Class/Meeting: ILEA Driving Instructor Re-certification
Destination: Johnston, IA
Dates: August 26, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $372.00
2. Robbin Degeratu, Library Director
Class/Meeting: Iowa Library Association Leadership Institute
Destination: Ankeny, IA
Dates: August 4-6, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $493.00
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $2,500.00
3. Airport (Interior Paint - Amended)
Amount: $27,818.00
Expenditure: Amending previous pre-auth to increase by $1,802.00 to cover additional work
and drywall repairs needed.
4. Airport (Flooring - Amended)
Amount: $82,686.46
Expenditure: Amending to add $4,300.00, which was part of the extra cost for rubber
flooring at Gates 1 and 2.
5. Culture & Arts (Exterior Sign Repair)
Amount: $29,738.92
Expenditure: Repair of hail damage to exterior marquee sign at Culture and Arts Center.
6. Finance (Actuarial Services)
Amount: $3,000.00
Expenditure: Actuarial services for the 509A Self-insured Group Healthcare Plans Report.
7. Finance - HR (Advance Scheduling - Payroll)
Amount: $15,595.94
Expenditure: Annual …
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July 6, 2026
FINANCE COMMITTEE
5:10 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Pre-Meeting Items
Roll Call.
Members present: Chairperson Steve Simon, Vice Chairperson Steve Schmitt (arrived at 5:12
p.m.) and Hector Salamanca Arroyo.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Salamanca/Simon
that the agenda as presented be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Two. Motion carried.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, shared that the first travel request needs to be moved to the July 20,
2026 meeting.
Approval of Minutes of the June 15, 2026, Finance Committee, as proposed or amended.
Salamanca/Simon
that the minutes of the June 15, 2026, Finance Committee, as proposed be approved. Voice
vote-Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Salamanca/Simon
that the following travel requests be approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Two. Motion carried.
Sgt. Wertz
Class/Meeting: ILEA Driving Instructor Re-certification
Destination: Johnston, IA
Dates: August 26, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $372.00
This item moved to the July 20, 2026 meeting.
Robbin Degeratu, Library Director
Class/Meeting: Iowa Library Association Leadership Institute
Destination: Ankeny, IA
Dates: August 4-6, 2026
Amount not to exceed: $493.00
PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND OVER $2,500.00
Salamanca/Schmitt
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that the request for the following pre-authorizations to expend over $2,500 be approved. Voice
vote-Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Airport (Interior Paint - Amended)
Amount: $ …
Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 14:30
City Council Regular Session
El Concejo Municipal votará sobre cobertura de seguro de responsabilidad civil por $2.46 millones
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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THE CITY COUNCIL OF WATERLOO, IOWA
SPECIAL SESSION TO BE HELD AT
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
2:30 PM
CITY OF WATERLOO
COMMUNITY VISION PLAN
1. Fly the W: To develop a sense of pride and relationship between residents and the City
of Waterloo, and then leverage that pride to communicate the City's attributes to
external audiences.
2. Elevate Housing: Redevelop, renovate, or improve 800 residences in Waterloo in eight
years by providing access to capital.
3. Celebrate and Connect Neighborhoods: To leverage Waterloo's rich tradition of
neighborhoods by celebrating and connecting them with the community and region at
large.
4. Waterloo Works: Grow a diverse and skilled workforce in Waterloo that connects
people and employers for mutual growth.
5. Crossroads Doubledown: Re-energize the Crossroads Mall area into a
sports/recreation-themed gravitational center.
6. Power Up Downtown: Keep Waterloo's core downtown evolving to meet the needs of
future generations, supporting and showcasing arts and cultural opportunities and
creating an experience like no other.
7. Sportstown USA: To generate excitement, develop youth, and drive investment and
economic impact from year-round visitors.
8. Community of Opportunity: Eliminate barriers that keep Waterloo residents, and the
community as a whole, from reaching its true potential, creating an equitable, thriving,
and sustainable community for future generations. Waterloo is a Communi …
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