Waterloo public meetings in 2025

City Council Work Session

This work session will feature a discussion of the FY2025 Audit led by Finance Director Bridgett Wood, followed by an update from Grow Cedar Valley presented by Community Planning and Development Director Noel Anderson. The council will also approve the minutes from the December 1 work session. No public comment is permitted during the work session.

• Discussion of the FY2025 Audit
• Update from Grow Cedar Valley
• Approval of minutes from the December 1, 2025 work session

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo Finance Committee will consider and vote on a range of expenditures, including travel reimbursements, pre‑authorizations for city projects, and budget amendments. Items include a $100,000 renovation of the area around the Tea House in Washington Park, police equipment and software renewals, and several public‑safety grant projects. The committee will also approve the agenda, minutes, and routine bill payments before adjourning.

• $100,000 Leisure Services renovation of the area around the Tea House in Washington Park
• $16,952.50 Police Stalker Radar Units replacement funded by a state grant
• $15,000 US Marshals Service overtime services budget for the Northern District of Iowa Task Force
• $18,000 Meth Hotspots FY26 project funded by the Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy
• $10,000 Street Department blanket pre‑authorization for road grader cutting edges for FY26 winter season

City Council Regular Session

The City Council is holding public hearings on several property conveyances and development agreements, including a data center and a residential/commercial rehabilitation. The body will also vote on a consent agenda featuring infrastructure payments and a police and fire collective bargaining agreement.

• Sale of 217-221 W. 5th Street to The Battery Building, LLC for $1.00 for a $6.63 million rehabilitation
• Sale of 12 acres north of 570 West Shaulis Road to Wahawk Power, LLC for $1.00 for an 80,000 sq ft data center
• Sale of 4.22 acres southeast of 180 Warp Drive to RNK Investments, LLC for $1.00
• Payment of $307,715.25 to WRH, Inc. for the Titus Lift Station and Force Main Project
• Award of $25,000 in hotel/motel tax funds to the Waterloo Community Foundation for Waterloo Youth City Council

City Council Work Session

The Waterloo City Council work session on Dec 1, 2025 will approve the minutes of the Nov 17, 2025 work session. A presentation from the Sanitation Department will be given by Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager. No public comment will be taken during this work session.

• Approval of minutes from the November 17, 2025 Council Work Session
• Presentation from the Sanitation Department by Randy Bennett

The council approved the proposed agenda by voice vote (5 ayes). It also approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 work session by voice vote (5 ayes). The meeting was then adjourned at 5:08 p.m. by voice vote (5 ayes).

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 5 ayes)
• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (voice vote, 5 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:08 p.m. (voice vote, 5 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee is meeting to approve travel requests and expenditures exceeding $2,500. The body will also consider budget amendments for grants related to the arts and police department.

• Purchase of a 2025 Ford F-550 Life Line Ambulance for $301,401.00
• Installation of AXIS security cameras outside all fire stations for $69,220.23
• Fabrication of four brine tank structures for the Street Department for $52,952.44 plus $500.00 S/H
• Budget amendment of $25,000.00 for a Hotel Motel Tax Grant for the Cultural & Arts Department
• Project budgets for Police Department grants: $36,113.00 (Violence Against Women) and $101,000.00 (Highway Safety Fund)

The Finance Committee approved the agenda and minutes and authorized several travel requests. It granted pre‑authorizations for multiple expenditures over $2,500 and amended budget line items for advertising, a Violence‑Against‑Women grant, and a Highway Safety Fund grant. The council also approved bills payments of $6,208,048.85 for November 24 and $7,345,187.66 for December 1, 2025. All actions passed by voice vote with three affirmative votes.

• Approved agenda (voice vote: 3 Ayes)
• Approved minutes of Nov 17, 2025 Finance Committee meeting (voice vote: 3 Ayes)
• Approved travel requests for police and staff (voice vote: 3 Ayes)
• Approved pre‑authorizations over $2,500 for various department expenditures (voice vote: 3 Ayes)
• Approved budget amendment to increase Advertising and Miscellaneous Revenue lines by $25,000 (voice vote: 3 Ayes)
• Approved FY 2026 Federal Violence‑Against‑Women grant budget $36,113 (voice vote: 3 Ayes)
• Approved Highway Safety Fund grant budget $101,000 (voice vote: 3 Ayes)
• Approved bills payment of $7,345,187.66 for Dec 1, 2025 (voice vote: 3 Ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council will consider a rezoning request to change 0.33 acres at 541 Albany Street from a conditional “C‑1, C‑Z” district to an “R‑2” residential district. The council will also set public hearing dates for multiple property sales, including the sale of 217‑221 W. 5th Street for $1.00 with a $6.63 million rehabilitation plan. Additional items include approval of a $1,500 civil‑penalty settlement with National Cigar Store, a $101,242.50 change order for FY 2024 La Porte Road Improvements, and renewal of several liquor licenses.

• Rezoning 0.33 acres at 541 Albany Street from “C‑1, C‑Z” to “R‑2” residential district.
• Sale of 217‑221 W. 5th Street to The Battery Building, LLC for $1.00 with a $6.63 million rehabilitation agreement.
• Sale of 1.04 acres east of 2123 Commercial Street to R&M Metals Properties, LLC for $4,678.96.
• Resolution approving a $1,500 civil‑penalty settlement with National Cigar Store for a tobacco violation.
• Motion to approve Change Order No. 08 with Peterson Contractors for a net increase of $101,242.50 on the FY 2024 La Porte Road Improvements project.

The council adopted a long‑term ground lease of about 759 acres of airport land to Grand Husk Solar, setting lease payments of $50‑$1,400 per acre and authorizing the mayor and clerk to sign. It also approved several property sales, including 1.04 acres east of 2123 Commercial Street to R&M Metals and 217‑221 W. 5th Street to The Battery Building, each with public‑hearing dates set for Dec. 15. Additionally, the council rezoned 0.33 acres at 541 Albany Street from conditional to residential (R‑2) and approved a 25‑year lease for the Park Avenue Parking Ramp. All actions passed by a unanimous voice vote of seven.

• Approved 759‑acre ground lease to Grand Husk Solar (lease terms set) – Ayes: Seven
• Approved sale of 1.04 acres east of 2123 Commercial St to R&M Metals Properties, LLC – Ayes: Seven
• Approved sale of 217‑221 W. 5th St to The Battery Building, LLC for $1.00 – Ayes: Seven
• Approved sale of ~4.22 acres east of 4050 Leversee Rd to RNK Investments, LLC for $1.00 – Ayes: Seven
• Approved sale of ~12 acres to Wahawk Power LLC for data center – Ayes: Seven
• Approved 25‑year lease of Park Avenue Parking Ramp to 205 E 4th, LLC – Ayes: Seven
• Approved rezoning of 0.33 acres at 541 Albany St from C‑1/C‑Z to R‑2 – Ayes: Seven

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council will consider a motion to revisit an ordinance that would direct general property taxes from the Amended and Restated South Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan Area to a special fund for loan and bond payments tied to the urban renewal project. The council will also vote on a motion to approve a fireworks display on the top floor of the 5th Street parking ramp at 6:15 p.m. on November 29, 2025, for the Waterloo Light Up the Night event. Routine consent‑agenda items, roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment will be handled as part of the meeting.

• Motion to approve fireworks display on the top floor of the 5th Street parking ramp, 6:15 p.m. on Nov 29 2025, for Waterloo Light Up the Night
• Motion to reconsider ordinance directing general property taxes in the Amended and Restated South Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan Area to a special fund for loan and bond payments
• Consent agenda covering routine resolutions and motions (vote by roll call)
• Roll call and approval of agenda as proposed or amended
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent items by voice vote. A motion to reconsider a previously rejected ordinance directing property tax revenues in the South Waterloo Urban Renewal area to a special fund was approved with four votes in favor and two against. The council also presented a motion to approve a fireworks display for the November 29 Light Up the Night event. The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 p.m.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 6 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, 6 ayes)
• Approved reconsideration of South Waterloo Urban Renewal tax ordinance (4 ayes, 2 nays)
• Presented motion to approve fireworks display for Nov 29 Light Up the Night event (outcome not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:02 p.m. (voice vote, 6 ayes)

General

The Waterloo City Council will consider approving the minutes of the November 3, 2025 work session. The meeting will include updates from the Sanitation and Street Departments presented by Public Works Division Manager Randy Bennett. No public comment will be taken during this work session.

• Approval of minutes from the November 3, 2025 Council Work Session
• Updates from the Sanitation Department
• Updates from the Street Department

The council approved the proposed agenda by voice vote (4 ayes). It then approved the minutes of the November 3, 2025 work session, also by voice vote (4 ayes). Finally, the council adjourned the meeting at 5:01 p.m. with a voice vote (4 ayes). No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Agenda approved (voice vote, 4 ayes)
• Minutes of Nov 3, 2025 work session approved (voice vote, 4 ayes)
• Council adjourned at 5:01 p.m. (voice vote, 4 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo Finance Committee will consider pre-authorizations for airport vehicle purchases and budget amendments for parking lot canopies. The committee will also review travel requests for airport operations and police training.

• Airport: Purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet Silverado work trucks ($84,646.20)
• Airport: Budget amendment for parking lot canopies and security upgrades ($157,000)
• Police: Pre-authorization for three ballistic vests ($2,883.00)
• Leisure Services: Purchase of a 12-foot box blade snow pusher ($14,144.00)
• Leisure Services: New signs for Paul Huting Recreation Area ($3,560.50)

The Finance Committee approved travel requests for airport staff and a police officer, and authorized multiple expenditures over $2,500, including airport trucks and snow‑removal equipment. Two budget amendments were adopted to fund airport work trucks ($84,647) and parking‑lot canopies and security upgrades ($157,000). Refunds for recycling service errors and two large bills payments totaling $7.27 M were also approved. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

• Approved travel requests for airport staff and Officer Cheyenne Shaw (voice vote, Ayes: 3)
• Approved pre‑authorizations over $2,500 for airport trucks, watershed dues, biometric screenings, snow/ice removal, equipment, licensing, and ballistic vests (voice vote, Ayes: 3)
• Approved budget amendment adding $84,647 for two airport work trucks (voice vote, Ayes: 3)
• Approved budget amendment adding $157,000 for parking‑lot canopies and security upgrades (voice vote, Ayes: 3)
• Approved refund of $4.27 for 5480 Summerland Drive (voice vote, Ayes: 3)
• Approved refund of $36.27 for 233 Byrnes Drive (voice vote, Ayes: 3)
• Approved Bills Payment of $2,974,705.49 dated Nov 10, 2025 (voice vote, Ayes: 3)
• Approved Bills Payment of $4,294,126.48 dated Nov 17, 2025 (voice vote, Ayes: 3)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will consider a consent agenda with over 30 routine items, including tax-increment financing certifications and contract approvals, and vote on a resolution to award $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for housing. A public hearing is set for December 1 on a rezoning request by Luke and Megan Finley near 930 East Orange Road.

• Resolution approving $500,000 ARPA subrecipient agreement with Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity
• Resolution awarding $45,000 hotel/motel tax funds to Waterloo Police Department
• Resolution setting public hearing for Dec 1 on rezoning 0.33 acres from C-1/C-Z to R-2
• Resolution setting public hearing for Dec 1 on rezoning 1.18 acres from A-1 to R-1 east of 930 East Orange Road
• Multiple change orders for ITG Communications fiber network project totaling over $290,000

The Waterloo City Council adopted a series of resolutions, including a $45,000 discretionary award to the Police Department and multiple public‑hearing dates for rezoning requests on December 1, 2025. The council also approved payment of October and November bills totaling $7.27 million, certified several Tax Increment District reimbursements, and authorized $108,500 in mini‑event grants. Additional actions covered change orders, project completions, and liquor‑license renewals.

• Approved payment of bills ($2,974,705.49 for Oct 10 and $4,294,126.48 for Nov 17) – voice vote, 6 Ayes
• Awarded $45,000 hotel/motel tax discretionary funds to the Waterloo Police Department – Resolution 2025-648
• Set Dec 1, 2025 public hearing to rezone 0.33 acre from C‑1/C‑Z to R‑2 – Resolution 2025-662
• Set Dec 1, 2025 public hearing to rezone 1.18 acre from A‑1 to R‑1 for Luke and Megan Finley – Resolution 2025-663
• Approved 11 FY 2026 mini‑event grants totaling $108,500 – Resolution 2025-665
• Authorized change order decreasing terminal parking canopy contract by $14,314.83 – Resolution 2025- (Change Order 3)
• Approved $2,400,472.06 completion of the Terminal Parking Canopy Structure project – Resolution 2025-667
• Awarded $25,000 hotel/motel tax discretionary funds to the North East Iowa Food Bank – Resolution 2025-669

City Council Work Session

The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to discuss traffic updates and the Main Street Grant Program. Public comment is not permitted during this session.

• Traffic Department update
• Main Street Grant Program discussion

The council approved the proposed agenda by voice vote (5 ayes). The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. by voice vote (5 ayes). No other formal actions were taken; the discussion focused on the Main Street Grant Program and traffic department updates.

• Approved agenda as proposed (voice vote: 5 ayes)
• Adjourned the work session at 4:35 p.m. (voice vote: 5 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo Finance Committee will review and authorize payments for various city departments, including the purchase of a new Chevy Colorado, replacement of fire station security cameras, and maintenance for airport generators and sewer systems. The agenda includes a total of 17 pre-authorization requests and bills totaling over $500,000.

• Approval of October 20, 2025, Finance Committee minutes
• Pre-authorization for 2026 Chevy Colorado for Building Inspections ($34,751.80)
• Pre-authorization for Fire Station security cameras ($61,772.73)
• Pre-authorization for Airport generator maintenance ($3,508.00)
• Pre-authorization for WARP Drive sewer pipe installation ($166,094.00)

The Finance Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 20 meeting. It authorized travel for two property safety inspectors and pre‑authorizations for several projects, including airport generator maintenance, sewer work in the WARP Industrial Park, and fire station security cameras. The committee also approved two large bills payments totaling $8.5 million. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved minutes of Oct 20, 2025 Finance Committee meeting (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved travel request for two inspectors ($847.60) (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved pre‑authorization for airport generator maintenance $3,508.00 (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved pre‑authorization for WARP Drive sewer installation $166,094.00 (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved pre‑authorization for fire station security cameras $61,772.73 (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved bills payment of $2,726,903.69 (Oct 27, 2025) (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved bills payment of $5,778,804.95 (Nov 3, 2025) (voice vote, 3 Ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine resolutions, including tax exemptions for new residential and commercial construction and the award of construction contracts. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a rezoning request and the sale of city-owned land for new housing.

• Tax exemptions for 25 new residential and commercial properties
• Award of $15.3M construction contract for University Avenue Reconstruction Phase 3
• Sale of 24.3 acres of city-owned land for new single-family homes
• Public hearing on rezoning 24.27 acres for 70 homes
• Lease of 759 acres of airport land for solar development

The Waterloo City Council adopted a resolution to schedule a public hearing on December 1, 2025 for a long‑term ground lease of about 759 acres of airport land with Grand Husk Solar. It also approved a $420,000 Highway Safety Improvement Program grant, multiple tax‑exemption resolutions for new condominiums, and fund transfers for FY 25 and FY 26. Additional approvals included the final quantity summary for the University Avenue Reconstruction Phase 3 project and a $6,250 discretionary grant to the Cedar Valley Irish Cultural Association.

• Adopted resolution to set Dec 1, 2025 hearing for 759‑acre airport ground lease with Grand Husk Solar (Resolution No. 2025-621)
• Approved $420,000 HSIP grant for snow protection of red signal lights (Resolution No. 2025-622)
• Approved tax‑exemption resolutions for dozens of new condominiums on Omaha Avenue (Resolutions No. 2025-595 to 2025-618)
• Approved tax‑exemption for a single‑family home at 2319 Osage Avenue (Resolution No. 2025-619)
• Approved tax‑exemption for a commercial building at 1923 Black Hawk Street (Resolution No. 2025-620)
• Authorized FY 25 and FY 26 fund transfers as listed in Exhibit “A” (Resolutions No. 2025-623, 2025-624)
• Approved $6,250 discretionary hotel/motel tax grant to Cedar Valley Irish Cultural Association (Resolution No. 2025-625)
• Approved final quantity summary and $938,981.71 increase for University Avenue Reconstruction Phase 3 (Resolution No. 2025-626)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo Finance Committee will consider travel reimbursements, pre‑authorizations to spend over $2,500, and budget amendments. The committee will vote on a $126,420 amendment to increase cash‑on‑hand revenue and building‑grounds maintenance expenses to cover IDOT CSVI project overruns submitted by the Airport. It will also approve a $48,000 FY‑26 Iowa DOT Air Service Development grant with a 20 % match, and authorize purchases such as a $30,000 street‑sign supply order and a $28,911.16 Chevrolet Equinox for the motor pool. Bills for October 13 and October 20, 2025 will be processed before adjournment.

• Pre‑authorization: Replacement walk door at Livingston Aviation FBO Terminal – $6,292.00
• Pre‑authorization: Purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Equinox for motor pool – $28,911.16
• Pre‑authorization: Street sign supplies – $30,000.00
• Budget amendment: Increase cash on hand and building & grounds maintenance by $126,420.00 for IDOT CSVI project overruns (Airport)
• Budget approval: FY‑26 Iowa DOT Air Service Development grant – $48,000.00 with 20 % match (Airport)

The committee approved its agenda and minutes, then authorized several travel requests and pre‑authorizations totaling over $100,000. It also approved budget amendments to increase cash‑on‑hand revenue and fund an Iowa DOT grant, and authorized two large bills payments of $15.27 million and $3.93 million.

• Approved agenda (voice vote‑Ayes: Three)
• Approved minutes of Oct 6 2025 Finance Committee meeting (voice vote‑Ayes: Three)
• Approved travel requests for Missy Gearhart ($245.68), Bri Boss ($350.00), and Officer Caleb Christiansen ($621.00) (voice vote‑Ayes: Three)
• Approved pre‑authorizations to expend over $2,500 for listed items (voice vote‑Ayes: Three)
• Approved budget amendment to increase cash‑on‑hand revenue and building & grounds maintenance expense by $126,420.00 (voice vote‑Ayes: Three)
• Approved FY‑26 Iowa DOT Air Service Development grant project budget of $48,000.00 with 20 % match (voice vote‑Ayes: Three)
• Approved bills payment of $15,270,098.73 (Oct 13 2025) (voice vote‑Ayes: Three)
• Approved bills payment of $3,928,993.19 (Oct 20 2025) (voice vote‑Ayes: Three)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council will consider its consent agenda, public comments, and a series of resolutions. Key actions include approving a $1,028,028.66 change order for the FY 2023 fiber‑to‑the‑premise network and authorizing several tax‑exemption and sidewalk contracts. The council will also set dates for upcoming public hearings on rezoning and site‑plan requests.

• Approve Change Order No. 24 with ITG Communications for a $1,028,028.66 increase to the FY 2023 fiber‑to‑the‑premise network project
• Award contract to MidState Solution, LLC for $230,786.93 for FY 2026 Sidewalk Infill, Zone 5A
• Tax exemption resolutions for new single‑family houses at 129 Axlewood Drive ($300,000) and 2230 Independence Avenue ($280,000) in the CURA
• Set public hearing dates (Nov 3, 2025) for rezoning 37.07 acres east of Omaha Avenue and a site‑plan amendment for Xcel Electric south of 3211 Titan Trail
• Renew liquor licenses for Chapala Mexican Restaurant (900 La Porte Rd), Family Dollar #30944 (2206 Kimball Ave), Fester's Pub (324 E. 4th St), and Placita (321 W. 4th St)

The Waterloo City Council approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda that included over $19 million in bill payments. It adopted several resolutions granting tax exemptions for new construction in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area and awarded a $230,786.93 sidewalk‑infill contract to MidState Solution. The council also approved two site‑plan amendments—one for a storage facility on Warp Drive and another for a restaurant on Kimball Avenue—each by a roll‑call vote of seven in favor.

• Agenda amendment removing Resolution Item No. 6 approved (voice vote – Ayes: Seven)
• Consent agenda items, including $15,270,098.73 (Oct 13) and $3,928,993.19 (Oct 20) payments, approved (voice vote – Ayes: Seven)
• Award of $230,786.93 contract to MidState Solution, LLC for FY 2026 Sidewalk Infill approved (Resolution 2025‑578)
• Tax exemption resolutions for new construction at 129 Axlewood Drive, 2230 Independence Avenue, and 1809 Black Hawk Street approved (Res 2025‑574, 575, 576)
• Change Order No. 24 with ITG Communications, LLC for a net increase of $1,028,028.66 approved
• Site‑plan amendment for Pella Building Systems storage facility on 155 Warp Drive approved (Roll Call vote – Ayes: Seven, Ordinance No. 5805)
• Site‑plan amendment for Troy Morris restaurant at 3146 Kimball Avenue approved (Roll Call vote – Ayes: Seven, Ordinance No. 5806)
• Amendment to Development and Minimum Assessment Agreement with Airline Storage, LLC approved (Roll Call vote – Ayes: Seven, Resolution 2025‑587)

City Council Work Session

The Waterloo City Council will approve the minutes from the September 15, 2025 work session. It will discuss an ordinance that amends regulations for third‑party fire protection system reviews, submitted by Fire Chief Bill Beck. The council will also receive an update on Waterloo Fire Rescue medical services, also submitted by Fire Chief Bill Beck.

• Approval of minutes from the September 15, 2025 Council Work Session
• Discussion of an ordinance amending regulations for third‑party fire protection system reviews (submitted by Fire Chief Bill Beck)
• Update on Waterloo Fire Rescue Medical Services (submitted by Fire Chief Bill Beck)

The council approved the meeting agenda by voice vote. The minutes from the September 15, 2025 work session were also approved by voice vote. The council then adjourned the meeting at 5:03 p.m. by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 5 ayes)
• Approved September 15, 2025 work session minutes (voice vote, 5 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:03 p.m. (voice vote, 5 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo Finance Committee will consider approval of the agenda and minutes, several travel requests for staff, and a series of pre‑authorizations to spend over $2,500 on items such as airport lighting, emergency repairs, and technology contracts. It will also vote on budget line‑item amendments, including a $123,103 grant for the FY26 Iowa DOT Commercial Service Vertical Infrastructure project and a $30,000 increase for police projects. Finally, the committee will process bill payments for September 22 and October 6, 2025 before adjourning.

• Airport ramp lighting replacement – $20,611.00
• Engineering site work for Waterloo Fiber hut at 512 University Avenue – $70,147.20
• Approve FY26 Iowa DOT Commercial Service Vertical Infrastructure grant – $123,103.00
• Police budget amendment for projects 11PRO.DRONE and 11PRO.TAC – $30,000.00
• Leisure Services upgrade of Ammonia Ice Plant ventilation system – $61,750.00

The Finance Committee approved its agenda, minutes, and several travel requests by voice vote with three affirmative votes. It also authorized multiple expenditures over $2,500, including airport lighting, emergency repairs, and technology purchases, and approved budget line items for an airport grant and a police department amendment. Finally, the committee approved two large bills payments of $4,236,553.05 and $5,535,012.60 and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (voice vote Ayes: Three)
• Approved September 15 minutes (voice vote Ayes: Three)
• Approved listed travel requests (voice vote Ayes: Three)
• Approved pre-authorizations to expend over $2,500 (voice vote Ayes: Three)
• Approved FY26 Iowa DOT Commercial Service Vertical Infrastructure grant budget $123,103.00 (voice vote Ayes: Three)
• Approved $30,000 budget amendment for Police projects 11PRO.DRONE and 11PRO.TAC (voice vote Ayes: Three)
• Approved Bills Payment $4,236,553.05 (September 22, 2025) (voice vote Ayes: Three)
• Approved Bills Payment $5,535,012.60 (October 6, 2025) (voice vote Ayes: Three)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council will meet to approve a consent agenda containing routine resolutions, including contracts for demolition and fiber projects, tax exemptions for new construction, and liquor license renewals. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Community Vision Plan.

• Resolution approving $224,700 demolition contract at 310 Upland Drive
• Resolution approving $317,375 demolition contract at 100 E. 9th Street and 1117 Lincoln Street
• Resolution approving $48,000 IDOT grant for airport air service promotion
• Resolution approving tax exemptions for new construction in CURA and CLURA areas
• Resolution approving fiber project change orders totaling $264,552.50

The council set public hearing dates for two site‑plan amendment requests on Oct. 20 and for several urban‑renewal plan amendments on Nov. 3. It approved demolition contracts totaling $542,075 and accepted a $48,000 IDOT grant for airport promotion. The council also approved tax‑exemption requests for three new development projects and settled a $1,500 tobacco violation. Consent‑agenda bill payments of $4,236,553.05 and $5,535,012.60 were approved by voice vote.

• Approved consent‑agenda bill payments of $4,236,553.05 (Sept 22) and $5,535,012.60 (Oct 6) – voice vote: 6 Ayes
• Approved $1,500 civil penalty settlement with Kwik Star #580 for a tobacco violation
• Approved tax‑exemption requests for Cedar Valley 4 Rent LLC ($400,000), Jeffrey Dow ($269,000) and Natesh Yepuri ($549,900)
• Accepted IDOT Air Service Development Grant of $48,000 for airport promotion
• Approved demolition contract to Midwest Demolition Contractors, Inc. for $224,700
• Approved demolition contract to Lehman Trucking & Excavating, Inc. for $317,375
• Set public hearing for Oct 20, 2025 to consider Pella Building Systems site‑plan amendment for a storage facility east of 155 Warp Drive
• Set public hearing for Oct 20, 2025 to consider Troy Morris site‑plan amendment for restaurant, ice‑cream and sign shop at 3146 Kimball Avenue

General

The Waterloo City Council will hold a special session to discuss the Community Vision Plan, a set of eight goals including housing redevelopment and downtown revitalization. The meeting will also cover public participation rules and approve a consent agenda item appointing a new building inspector.

• Discussion of Community Vision Plan goals
• Public participation rules for special session
• Appointment of Christopher Adams to Building Inspections
• Liquor license request for Queen of Peace Church

The council approved its agenda by voice vote. It appointed Christopher Adams from the civil service list to the Combination Inspector II position in the Building Inspections Department, effective September 22, 2025. The council also granted a new Class C liquor license with Sunday sales to Queen of Peace Church at 320 Mulberry Street, expiring October 9, 2025.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 7 ayes)
• Approved appointment of Christopher Adams as Combination Inspector II (voice vote, 7 ayes)
• Approved Class C liquor license for Queen of Peace Church, 320 Mulberry St (voice vote, 7 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:37 a.m. (voice vote, 7 ayes)

General

The Waterloo City Council holds a work session to receive a presentation from the Historic Preservation Commission regarding 521 Pine Street and to discuss updates to the public works facility. No formal votes are expected; the session is for information gathering only. Public comment is not permitted during work sessions as per Iowa Code.

• Presentation by Historic Preservation Commission on 521 Pine Street
• Discussion of updates to the public works facility
• No public comment allowed during work session

The council approved the meeting agenda by voice vote with four ayes. The council adjourned the work session by voice vote with five ayes. No motions or approvals were recorded regarding the 521 Pine Street property or public works updates.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote, 4 ayes)
• Adjourned council work session (voice vote, 5 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee is reviewing several travel requests and expenditures exceeding $2,500. The meeting includes a proposal for an emergency roof replacement at the wastewater treatment plant and a budget amendment for library youth area renovations.

• Emergency roof replacement for Building 15 (Headworks) at the wastewater treatment plant: $209,585.00
• Police department Lexipol annual subscription: $29,071.09
• Library budget amendment for youth area renovation furniture: $63,000.00
• Leisure Services kitchen and locker room flooring: $16,790.00
• Paramedic School training for three Firefighter/EMTs: $22,000.00

The Finance Committee approved the meeting agenda and minutes, authorized several travel requests, and approved multiple pre‑authorizations to spend over $2,500, including a $209,585 emergency roof replacement for Building 15 at the wastewater treatment plant. The committee also approved a $63,000 budget amendment for a youth‑area renovation, a $144.27 refund for a property billing error, and two large bills payments of $6,129,461.96 and $3,935,676.34. All motions passed by voice vote with three Ayes.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved travel requests totaling $27,? (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved pre‑authorizations over $2,500, including $209,585 emergency sewer roof replacement (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved $63,000 budget amendment for youth‑area renovation (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved $144.27 refund for 3732 Butternut Lane (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved $6,129,461.96 bills payment (Sept 8, 2025) (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved $3,935,676.34 bills payment (Sept 15, 2025) (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:16 p.m. (voice vote, 3 Ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council is deciding on several infrastructure contracts, including fiber optic installations on Ansborough Avenue and Broadway Street. The body is also processing the sale of city-owned land for a 70-home development and a new commercial building.

• Bid award of $774,627.00 to K&W Electric for Broadway Street fiber optic installation
• Bid award of $524,947.50 to K&W Electric for Ansborough Avenue fiber optic installation
• Proposed sale of 24.3 acres at Kimball Avenue and West Orange Road to Midwest Development Company for $1.00 to build 70 homes
• Proposed sale of property southwest of 3211 Titan Trail to Xcel Electric LLC for $1.00 for a 4,000 square foot building
• Bid award of $76,843.42 to Brock Even Construction for FY 2026 Sidewalk Repair Zone 5A

The council approved the sale of about 24.3 acres at the southwest corner of Kimball Avenue and West Orange Road to Midwest Development Company for $1.00 to build seventy single‑family homes. It also approved rezoning that parcel from R‑1 to R‑1,R‑P Planned Residence District to permit the development. Additional actions included the sale of a parcel to Xcel Electric for a 4,000‑sq‑ft building, adoption of preliminary plans for the FY 2026 Sidewalk Infill program, and award of several construction contracts and a change order. All listed resolutions were adopted by the council, with recorded votes of seven in favor where noted.

• Approved sale of ~24.3 acres at Kimball Ave & West Orange Rd to Midwest Development Co for $1.00 to build 70 homes (Resolution No. 2025-506)
• Approved rezoning of ~24.27 acres from R‑1 to R‑1,R‑P Planned Residence District for 70 homes (Resolution No. 2025-509)
• Approved sale of property southwest of 3211 Titan Trail to Xcel Electric LLC for $1.00 for a 4,000‑sq‑ft building (Resolution No. 2025-507)
• Adopted preliminary plans and set bid opening Oct 2 2025 for FY 2026 Sidewalk Infill, Ramp and Trail Repair Program (Resolution No. 2025-505)
• Approved award of $24,750 contract to Aspro, Inc. for FY 2025 Furgerson Fields basketball court overlay (Resolution No. 2025-513)
• Approved award of $524,947.50 contract to K&W Electric for Ansborough Avenue CMAQ traffic‑signal fiber‑optic installation (Resolution No. 2025-225)
• Approved award of $76,843.42 contract to Brock Even Construction for FY 2026 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program – Zone 5A (Resolution No. 2025-523; Vote: 7‑0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 increasing FY 2025 WARP 4th Addition contract by $79,800 (Vote: 7‑0)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council Finance Committee will review and vote on multiple travel requests, pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, budget amendments, and bills. Notable items include a $109,586 audio system upgrade for Young Arena, $41,236 for 793 refuse carts, and $15,775 for five new patrol car laptops. The committee also considers budget amendments to use Hotel Motel funds for advertising sports facilities.

• Young Arena audio upgrades: $109,586.50 for new audio controls and speakers
• Sanitation refuse carts: $41,236 for 793 new 95-gallon carts
• Police patrol car laptops: $15,774.85 to replace five end-of-life Toughbooks
• Budget amendments: $15,000 each to use Hotel Motel funds for Sportsplex and golf course advertising
• E. 5th Street parking ramp elevator repair: $9,230

The Finance Committee approved the meeting agenda and the August 18 minutes. It authorized multiple travel requests, pre‑authorizations over $2,500, several budget line amendments, and two large bills‑payment packages totaling $8,645,364.90. The meeting was adjourned at 5:16 p.m.

• Approved agenda (voice vote – Ayes: 3)
• Approved August 18 minutes (voice vote – Ayes: 3)
• Approved listed travel requests (voice vote – Ayes: 3)
• Approved pre‑authorizations over $2,500 (voice vote – Ayes: 3)
• Approved budget amendments totaling $36,945.00 (voice vote – Ayes: 3)
• Approved Bills Payment Aug 25 2025 – $5,618,978.70 (voice vote – Ayes: 3)
• Approved Bills Payment Sep 2 2025 – $3,026,386.30 (voice vote – Ayes: 3)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:16 p.m. (voice vote – Ayes: 3)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding asbestos abatement services and vote on several infrastructure projects and land releases. The body is also reviewing multiple liquor license renewals and new applications.

• Asbestos abatement bid for 310 Upland Drive awarded to Advanced Environmental for $115,000.00
• Release of 13.0 acres of Airport property (Parcel G and Parcel H) for $577,800.00
• Iowa DOT grant of $123,103.00 for airport terminal paint and carpet renovations
• Change order for La Porte Road Improvements, Phase I, increasing cost by $181,665.00
• Agreement with Invision Architecture for fuel site and Public Works design not to exceed $8,500.00

The council adopted a loan and disbursement agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority for sewer revenue capital notes (Roll Call vote: 7‑0). It also approved the release of 13 acres of airport property to the Waterloo Regional Airport for $577,800 (Roll Call vote: 7‑0). In addition, the council awarded the $115,000 asbestos abatement contract to Advanced Environmental and approved the consent‑agenda payments of $5,618,978.70 and $3,026,386.30. All actions were recorded as motions carried by voice or roll‑call vote.

• Approved loan and disbursement agreement with Iowa Finance Authority (Roll Call 7‑0)
• Approved release of 13 acres airport property for $577,800 (Roll Call 7‑0)
• Awarded asbestos abatement contract to Advanced Environmental for $115,000 (Roll Call 7‑0)
• Approved consent‑agenda payments of $5,618,978.70 (August) and $3,026,386.30 (September) (Voice vote 7‑0)
• Approved waiver for concrete driveway at 48 Martin Road (Resolution 2025‑479, Roll Call 7‑0)
• Approved preliminary plans and bid schedule for Winn Street Sanitary Sewer (Resolution 2025‑481, Roll Call 7‑0)
• Approved Routeware, Inc. subscription contract for $6,995.42 (Roll Call 7‑0)
• Approved appointment of Nathan Beuseling as Property Safety Inspector (Roll Call 7‑0)

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee will consider travel requests for city staff and officials, and vote on pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500. Key items include $260,000 for street repairs, $160,797 for wetland credits, and $139,800 for emergency demolition at 325 W Park Ave. The committee will also approve minutes and bills.

• Pre-authorization of $260,000 for concrete and asphalt repairs (Street Department)
• Purchase of 5.46 acres of wetland credits for $160,797 for MLK Jr. Drive project
• Emergency demolition contract for $139,800 at 325 W Park Ave
• Travel request of $25,190 for three officers to attend ILEA Basic Academy
• Purchase of ballistic equipment for police: plate carriers ($5,552) and ballistic plates ($3,296)

The Finance Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 4, 2025. Travel requests for city staff and a series of pre‑authorizations to spend over $2,500 on various projects were also approved. The council accepted two large bills payments totaling $11,444,302.47 and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved minutes of August 4, 2025 (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved travel requests for city staff (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved pre‑authorizations to expend over $2,500 for listed projects (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved Bills Payment of $6,891,780.79 (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved Bills Payment of $4,552,521.68 (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:19 p.m. (voice vote, 3 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council will consider a rezoning of 0.15 acres west of 207 Hope Avenue from a Conditional Zoning District to an R‑2 One and Two Family Residence District. The council will also act on the sale of two city‑owned parcels: about 0.19 acres west of 720 Upton Avenue for $5,000 to Half Dozen Properties, LLC, and about 0.20 acres northeast of 326 West 14th Street for $1 to 5 Bees, LLC. Additional items include a $280,000 grant award for a storm sewer lift station and the cancellation of a $1,817.06 sidewalk assessment for 304 South Street.

• Rezoning of 0.15 acres west of 207 Hope Avenue from “R‑2, C‑Z” to “R‑2” One and Two Family Residence District
• Sale of 0.19 acres west of 720 Upton Avenue for $5,000 to Half Dozen Properties, LLC, with a development agreement for a two‑family dwelling valued at $320,000 and a $10,000 infill incentive grant
• Sale of 0.20 acres northeast of 326 West 14th Street for $1 to 5 Bees, LLC
• Award Agreement with Iowa Levee Improvement Fund for a $280,000 grant for the FY 2024 Hawthorne Avenue Storm Sewer Lift Station Relief Well
• Resolution cancelling sidewalk assessment for 304 South Street, amount $1,817.06

The City Council approved a rezoning of 0.15 acres from a conditional district to an R‑2 residential district and adopted the corresponding amendment to the Official Zoning Map. It also authorized the sale of 0.19 acres of city‑owned land for $5,000, approved a $280,000 grant award, and confirmed several contract and waiver actions.

• Approved rezoning of 0.15 acres from “R-2, C-Z” to “R-2” One and Two Family Residence District (voice vote Ayes: Seven)
• Adopted amendment to the Official Zoning Map (Ordinance No. 5084) (voice vote Ayes: Seven)
• Authorized sale and conveyance of 0.19 acres west of 720 Upton Avenue to Half Dozen Properties, LLC for $5,000 (voice vote Ayes: Seven)
• Approved award agreement with Iowa Levee Improvement Fund for a $280,000 grant (voice vote Ayes: Seven)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Owen Contracting, Inc., decreasing cost by $139,049.45 (voice vote Ayes: Seven)
• Approved completion of Reconstruction of Taxiway A West project with Owen Contracting, Inc., amount $2,328,474.30 (voice vote Ayes: Seven)
• Approved driveway waiver for Maywood Real Estate, LLC at 108 Ogden Avenue (voice vote Ayes: Seven)
• Approved settlement with Jim's Foods, civil penalty $300 (voice vote Ayes: Seven)

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee is reviewing several expenditure requests, including equipment for the Easton site and the Convention Center. The body is also considering budget amendments for TIF projects and School Resource Officers. Additionally, the committee will review travel requests for city staff and police officers.

• Purchase of two submersible raw wastewater pumps for the Easton site for $607,935.00
• Budget amendment of $27,530,600.00 for TIF projects not completed by the end of FY25
• Project budget for School Resource Officers in the amount of $460,755.00
• Budget amendment of $900,000.00 for Easton raw wastewater pump purchases
• Expenditure of $79,377.00 for concourse players and installation at the Convention Center

The Finance Committee approved its agenda and the July 21, 2025 minutes by voice vote. It approved a series of travel requests for police, fire and other staff, and pre‑authorizations to spend over $2,500 on items such as a fire‑truck turbo charger kit, software renewals, and wastewater pumps. The committee adopted several budget amendments, including a $27,530,600 increase for unfinished TIF projects, a $900,000 allocation for Easton raw‑wastewater pump purchases, a $5,000 adjustment for Veterans Memorial Hall, a $460,755 budget for School Resource Officers, and approved bills payments totaling $4,979,701.17.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved travel requests for multiple officers (voice vote, 3 ayes; one abstention on item #3)
• Approved pre‑authorizations over $2,500 for various purchases (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved $27,530,600 budget amendment for unfinished TIF projects (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved $900,000 budget amendment for Easton wastewater pump purchases (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved $460,755 project budget for School Resource Officers (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved bills payments of $4,126,470.44 (July 28) and $853,230.73 (August 4) (voice vote, 3 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council meets for a regular session with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including property sales, grants, and tobacco settlements. Three public hearings are scheduled: a FYE 2026 budget amendment, a rezone request to allow an aquaculture shrimp farming business at 2625 Falls Avenue, and a vacation of drainage easements at 4050 Leversee Road. Resolutions on a minor plat subdivision at 122 Black Hawk Road are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on FYE 2026 budget amendment
• Rezone of 0.27 acres at 2625 Falls Avenue from C-2 to C-2,C-Z for aquaculture shrimp farming
• Sale of 0.20 acres near 326 West 14th Street to 5 Bees, LLC for $1.00 with development agreement for $178,000 commercial building
• Sale of property south of 427 Iowa Street to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for $1.00 for rehabilitation
• Submission of traffic safety grant applications for US 63/Sycamore signalization ($251,000) and Broadway/Burton improvements ($37,000)

The council voted unanimously to adopt the FY 2026 budget amendment, giving authority to use previously bonded funds. It also approved a rezoning of 0.27 acres at 2625 Falls Avenue for an aquaculture shrimp farm and vacated two 10‑foot drainage easements near 4050 Leversee Road.

• Approved FY 2026 Budget Amendment (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.27 acres for shrimp farming at 2625 Falls Avenue (6-0)
• Approved vacating two 10‑foot drainage easements at 4050 Leversee Road (6-0)
• Approved sale of 0.20 acres near 326 West 14th Street to 5 Bees, LLC for $1.00 (6-0)
• Approved sale of city property south of 427 Iowa Street to Iowa Heartland Habitat for $1.00 (6-0)
• Approved Traffic Safety Improvement grant application for $251,000 (6-0)
• Approved hotel/motel tax discretionary funds to Waterloo Leisure Services for Golf Marketing Campaign $15,000 (6-0)
• Approved tobacco violation settlement with Kwik Star #380 for $300 (6-0)

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee will review travel reimbursement requests for staff attending various conferences. It will also pre‑authorize several expenditures that exceed $2,500, covering items such as police vehicle equipment and sewer infrastructure. Finally, the committee will vote on two grant‑related budget items, including a $212,841 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for the Tri‑County Task Force and a $62,536 Project Safe Neighborhood Grant.

• Travel request: Aircraft Live Burn Training at Eastern Iowa Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA – up to $2,250
• Pre‑authorization: $64,000 to equip police vehicles with light bars and equipment
• Pre‑authorization: $70,550 for a new 15 kV sewer switch replacement
• Pre‑authorization: $70,000 for Fairview Cemetery operations for FY2026
• Budget approval: $212,841 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for the Tri‑County Task Force ($123,801 for the City of Waterloo, $89,040 for other agencies)

The Finance Committee approved its agenda and the July 7 meeting minutes, and authorized several travel requests. It granted pre‑authorizations for multiple department expenditures and approved two grant projects totaling $275,377. The committee also approved two bills‑payment packages, the larger for $10,760,784.11. All motions passed by voice vote of three members.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved July 7 Finance Committee minutes (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved listed travel requests (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved pre‑authorizations over $2,500 for various departments (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved Project Safe Neighborhood Grant $62,536 (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved Byrne Justice Assistance Grant $212,841 (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved Bills Payment $5,063,034.08 (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved Bills Payment $10,760,784.11 (voice vote, 3 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council will vote on several financial resolutions, including a $2,205,204 FAA grant to replace a passenger boarding bridge and fixed walkway at the airport. Other items include a $205,950 contract for prefabricated shelters, a $93,670 FAA grant for a pavement‑maintenance system, and approvals of public‑hearing contracts for asbestos abatement and a new manufacturing warehouse. The council will also consider appointments and license renewals.

• Resolution accepting FAA AIP Grant No. 3-19-0094-057-2025 for $2,205,204 to replace passenger boarding bridge and fixed walkway
• Resolution approving award of bid to BBB FLOW CO. DBA USTDW for $205,950 for FY 2025 Prefabricated Shelter (Contract No. 1113)
• Resolution accepting FAA AIP Grant No. 3-19-0094-058-2025 for $93,670 for Update Pavement Maintenance Management System
• Resolution approving award of bid to Advanced Environmental, Inc. for $34,940 for asbestos abatement services at multiple city properties
• Motion to amend the Official Zoning Map for a site‑plan amendment to construct a 29,900‑sq‑ft manufacturing warehouse east of 180 WARP Drive

The Waterloo City Council accepted a $2,205,204 FAA AIP grant to replace the passenger boarding bridge and upgrade the terminal apron. It also approved a $93,670 FAA grant for pavement‑maintenance software, a $126,500 Community Development Block Grant, and a $205,950 contract for prefabricated shelters. Change orders increasing project costs for the Park Avenue Bridge were adopted, and a zoning amendment allowing a 29,900‑sq‑ft manufacturing warehouse was approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted FAA AIP Grant No. 3-19-0094-057-2025 ($2,205,204) for terminal upgrades (6 Ayes)
• Accepted FAA AIP Grant No. 3-19-0094-058-2025 ($93,670) for pavement‑maintenance system (6 Ayes)
• Accepted Community Development Block Grant (up to $126,500) (6 Ayes)
• Approved award of $205,950 contract to BBB FLOW CO. DBA USTDW for prefabricated shelter (6 Ayes)
• Approved Change Order No. 08 ($25,236.39) for Park Avenue Bridge light‑pole installation (6 Ayes)
• Approved Change Order No. 07 ($45,232.12) for Park Avenue Bridge light‑pole installation (6 Ayes)
• Adopted zoning amendment for a 29,900‑sq‑ft warehouse east of 180 WARP Drive (6 Ayes)
• Approved appointment of Aaron McClelland as Assistant Police Chief (vote not recorded, motion carried)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss House Bill 969 and cancer prevention initiatives for the Fire Department. The session includes a presentation submitted by Fire Chief Bill Beck.

• Discussion of House Bill 969
• Fire Department cancer prevention initiatives

The council appointed Mr. Boesen as chair of the meeting. The agenda and the June 16 work‑session minutes were approved. The council adjourned the session at 4:46 p.m. All actions were approved by voice vote with four ayes.

• Appointed Mr. Boesen as meeting chair (voice vote: 4 ayes)
• Approved the agenda as proposed (voice vote: 4 ayes)
• Approved the June 16, 2025 work‑session minutes (voice vote: 4 ayes)
• Adjourned the council work session at 4:46 p.m. (voice vote: 4 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee is reviewing pre-authorization requests for various city department expenditures. Key items include new police vehicles, sanitation equipment, and facility repairs. The body will also consider a budget amendment for park improvements.

• Purchase of a 2025 Peterbilt 520 Refuse Truck for $411,000.00
• Purchase of a 2024 John Deere 624P Wheel Loader for $231,179.00
• Expenditure of $205,856.80 for (4) Chevy Tahoe police vehicles
• Budget amendment of $94,374.87 for Hope Martin Park and other park supplies
• Expenditure of $39,929.00 for a glycol pump and piping at Young Arena

The Finance Committee approved the meeting agenda and minutes, travel requests, and a series of pre‑authorizations for expenditures over $2,500. It also approved a budget amendment for park improvements and large bills payments, and authorized purchases of a wheel loader and a refuse truck.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, Ayes: Three)
• Approved minutes of June 16, 2025 (voice vote, Ayes: Three)
• Approved travel requests for housing voucher training ($1,350) and ISO grading schedule ($270) (voice vote, Ayes: Three)
• Approved pre‑authorizations over $2,500 for multiple projects, including LPR system upgrade ($19,830) and police vehicle purchases ($205,856.80) (voice vote, Ayes: Three)
• Approved budget amendment to increase cash on hand and park improvement line by $94,374.87 (voice vote, Ayes: Three)
• Approved bills payments of $2,824,268.70, $4,016,763.77, and $6,674,243.95 (voice vote, Ayes: Three)
• Approved purchase of 2024 John Deere 624P wheel loader for $231,179 (voice vote, Ayes: Three)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Peterbilt 520 refuse truck for $411,000 (voice vote, Ayes: Three)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will vote on several consent items, including personnel appointments and liquor licenses. Public hearings are scheduled for the sale of city-owned properties to BKKS Holdings LLC and Dhani RE Investments LLC.

• Purchase of a 2025 Ford F-550 Ambulance from Life Line Emergency Vehicles for $397,264.00
• Sale of city property southeast of 155 Warp Drive to BKKS Holdings LLC for $1.00 for a 94,100 sq ft storage development
• Sale of city property at 512 N. Barclay Street to Dhani RE Investments LLC for $15,200.00
• Public hearing date set for July 21, 2025, to rezone 0.19 acres at 512 Almond Street from C-2 to R-3
• Public hearing date set for July 21, 2025, for a 29,900 sq ft building site plan amendment east of 180 Warp Drive

City Council Planning Session

The council will present and discuss the City of Waterloo Community Vision Plan, which outlines eight priority areas for the city. They will also vote on a consent agenda that includes tobacco and vapor device permits for several retailers and appoint three new members to the International Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals. A closed‑session meeting will be held to discuss litigation strategy under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c).

• Presentation of the Community Vision Plan covering eight goals such as Fly the W, Elevate Housing, and Power Up Downtown
• Consent agenda approval of tobacco/vapor/device permits for Express Mart (2027 Falls Avenue), Hometown Foods (1010 E. Mitchell Avenue), Jim Lind Service (230 E. Ridgeway Avenue), New Star Fletcher (315 Fletcher Avenue), and New Star (1020 Franklin Street)
• Appointment of Casey Gardner, Dan Levi, and Brandon Schoborg to the International Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals (expiration June 27, 2028)
• Closed‑session discussion of litigation strategy pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c)

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included retail tobacco permits for five businesses. It then moved to a closed session, returned to open session, and adjourned the meeting. All motions carried with five votes in favor.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote, 5 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda, including tobacco permits (roll call, 5 ayes)
• Adjourned to closed session at 1:01 p.m. (voice vote, 5 ayes)
• Reopened council after closed session at 1:39 p.m. (voice vote, 5 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:39 p.m. (voice vote, 5 ayes)

General

This is a work session of the Waterloo City Council. The primary item is a discussion of road reconstruction for Katoski Drive and Huntington Road, submitted by the City Engineer. No formal decisions or public comment are scheduled.

• Discussion of road reconstruction for Katoski Drive and Huntington Road

The council approved the meeting agenda by voice vote with four ayes. It also approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 work session by voice vote with four ayes. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:14 p.m. by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote: Four ayes)
• Approved June 2, 2025 work session minutes (voice vote: Four ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:14 p.m. (voice vote)

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee will consider three police travel requests and 23 expenditure pre-authorizations totaling over $200,000 for items including vehicle containment training, SWAT certification, crime scene course, parking equipment, a B-25 bomber appearance, police gear, sewer repairs, street barricades, and traffic cameras. The meeting also covers bills payment for June 9 and 16.

• Police travel: Vehicle Containment Tactics ($2,478)
• Police travel: NTOA Basic SWAT Certification ($3,428)
• Sewer: relocate service lines at 2957 and 2949 Gram Ct ($18,650)
• Traffic: replacement cameras ($39,712)
• Police: tactical unit headsets ($16,602)

The Finance Committee approved the meeting agenda and the June 2 minutes by voice vote. Travel requests for three officers were approved. The committee authorized multiple expenditures over $2,500, including contracts for the airport, finance services, police equipment and public‑works projects. Two bill‑payment batches of $2,719,776.39 and $3,993,332.08 were also approved.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved June 2 minutes (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved travel requests for three officers (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved pre‑authorization for Airport parking service contract $10,740.00 (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved pre‑authorization for Police Tactical Unit Peltor headsets $16,601.64 (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved pre‑authorization for Traffic Dept camera replacement $39,712.32 (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved Bills Payment June 9, 2025 invoice $2,719,776.39 (voice vote, 3 ayes)
• Approved Bills Payment June 16, 2025 invoice $3,993,332.08 (voice vote, 3 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a site plan amendment for a bank at 2009 Crossroads Blvd and FY26-28 HOME Consortium funding. The session also includes several routine consent agenda items involving infrastructure projects and property conveyances.

• Proposed site plan amendment to change a restaurant to a bank at 2009 Crossroads Blvd
• Acceptance of work for Shaulis Road Reconstruction project totaling $9,218,901.99
• Proposed sale of city-owned property at 512 N. Barclay Street for $15,200.00
• Proposed sale of city-owned property southeast of 155 Warp Drive for $1.00
• Payment of $197,452.21 rebate to the IRS for General Obligation Bonds Series 2021A

The City Council approved the FY26‑28 funding recommendation for the HOME Consortium Consolidated Plan with Community Development. It also approved a site‑plan amendment allowing The Architects Partnership to convert a restaurant to a Chase Bank at 2009 Crossroads Blvd, with a sidewalk condition. Additional approvals included two city‑owned property sales and waivers for concrete driveways on Winghaven Drive and Thorndale Avenue. All actions passed by voice vote with six affirmative votes.

• Approved FY26‑28 HOME Consortium funding recommendation (voice vote, 6‑0)
• Approved site‑plan amendment for Chase Bank at 2009 Crossroads Blvd, requiring sidewalk installation (voice vote, 6‑0)
• Approved sale of 512 N. Barclay St to Dhani RE Investments LLC for $15,200 with development agreement and grants (voice vote, 6‑0)
• Approved sale of property southeast of 155 Warp Drive to BKKS Holdings LLC for $1 with storage development plan (voice vote, 6‑0)
• Approved waiver for concrete driveway at 4529 Winghaven Drive (voice vote, 6‑0)
• Approved waiver for concrete driveway at 1009 Thorndale Avenue (voice vote, 6‑0)
• Approved Change Order CR‑2025‑0021 with Entrust Solutions Group, increasing the Waterloo Fiber Project cost by $105,537.82 (voice vote, 6‑0)
• Approved hiring of Todd Derifield as Director of Leisure Services, effective July 1, 2025 (voice vote, 6‑0)

City Council Work Session

The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session with updates from Main Street Waterloo and Grow Cedar Valley, and discuss proposed changes to the Fireworks Ordinance. No votes will be taken; this is a discussion-only session.

• Update from Main Street Waterloo
• Update from Grow Cedar Valley
• Discussion of changes to the Fireworks Ordinance

The council approved the proposed agenda by voice vote with four ayes. It then approved the May 19, 2025 work session minutes by voice vote with seven ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 5:12 p.m. by voice vote with seven ayes. No decision was made on the fireworks ordinance; the item will be placed on the June 16 agenda for future consideration.

• Approved agenda (voice vote: 4 ayes)
• Approved May 19, 2025 work session minutes (voice vote: 7 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:12 p.m. (voice vote: 7 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee is meeting to approve various travel requests for city staff and pre-authorize several expenditures over $2,500. These requests cover equipment upgrades, software maintenance, and professional certifications.

• Annual software maintenance with Tyler Technologies Inc. for $153,795.25
• Purchase of a 2023 John Deere 624 P-Tier Wheel Loader for $222,958.00
• New mobile column lift for waste treatment plant for $52,524.17
• Purchase of a GO-4 Gas Interceptor parking enforcement vehicle for $39,202.00
• 20 Dell Desktop computers for Police Department for $20,029.60

The Finance Committee approved its agenda and the May 19 minutes. It authorized several travel requests and multiple pre‑authorizations exceeding $2,500. It also approved two large bill payments of $20,869,579.96 and $2,667,824.25. The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

• Approved agenda (voice vote: 3 ayes)
• Approved May 19 minutes (voice vote: 3 ayes)
• Approved listed travel requests (voice vote: 3 ayes)
• Approved pre‑authorizations over $2,500 (voice vote: 3 ayes)
• Approved May 27 bill payment of $20,869,579.96 (voice vote: 3 ayes)
• Approved June 2 bill payment of $2,667,824.25 (voice vote: 3 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:20 p.m. (voice vote: 3 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council holds a regular session with a consent agenda that includes several property sales and development agreements. Among them, the council will consider selling 7.57 acres north of 4050 Leversee Road to Zydeco Investments for $712,000 with a 15-year 50% tax rebate and minimum assessment of $3,000,000. Other notable items include a tax exemption for a new home, airport infrastructure projects, and numerous tobacco and liquor license renewals.

• Sale of 7.57 acres to Zydeco Investments for $712,000 with 15-year tax rebate and $3M minimum assessment
• Sale of 9 acres east of 180 Warp Drive to Cedar River Contracting for $1.00 plus 4.1 acres for $123,000 with tax rebates
• Resolution setting public hearing for Chase Bank site plan change at 2009 Crossroads Boulevard
• Award of $1,917,228 bid for Passenger Boarding Bridge Project at airport
• Tax exemption for new $319,000 home at 121 Axlewood Drive in CURA

The council approved a $1,917,228 award to GEMS Technical Services for the Passenger Boarding Bridge Project. It also adopted resolutions for tax exemption, airport fence bidding, property sales, site‑plan amendments, and set public‑hearing dates. Additionally, the council denied a liquor license for Hampton Inn and approved a July 4 fireworks display.

• Approved tax exemption for new single‑family home at 121 Axlewood Drive (Resolution No.2025-312)
• Approved preliminary plans, bid opening (June 19) and public hearing (July 7) for FY 2026 Airport Fence Relocation Project (Resolution No.2025-313)
• Approved sale of nine acres east of 180 Warp Drive for $1.00 and 4.1 acres for $123,000 to Cedar River Contracting Inc., with tax rebates and $3,000,000 minimum assessment (Resolution No.2025-316)
• Approved site‑plan amendment to convert restaurant to financial institution at 2009 Crossroads Boulevard (Resolution No.2025-315)
• Approved award of $1,917,228 bid to GEMS Technical Services for Passenger Boarding Bridge Project (Resolution No.2025-320)
• Approved award of $158,538.86 to Office Concepts and $13,730.00 to Kirk Gross for the Waterloo Convention Center Furniture Project (Resolution No.2025-322)
• Denied Class C retail alcohol license application by Hampton Inn Waterloo (Motion)
• Approved fireworks display at Sunnyside Golf and Country Club for July 4, 2025 (Motion)

City Council Work Session

The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed sewer rate increase and receive an update from the Waste Management Department. No public comment will be taken. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the previous work session.

• Discussion of a sewer rate increase
• Waste Management Department update

The council approved the proposed agenda by voice vote (7-0). It also approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 work session by voice vote (7-0). The meeting was adjourned at 5:12 p.m. by voice vote (7-0). No formal decisions were made on the sewer rate increase discussion.

• Approved agenda (voice vote: 7-0)
• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (voice vote: 7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:12 p.m. (voice vote: 7-0)

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee will consider travel requests for three city officials and preauthorize 28 expenditures over $2,500, primarily for equipment and repairs across multiple departments. The largest proposed outlays are for replacement pumps at the W. 6th Street Storm Station ($160,457) and E. 6th Street Lift Station ($210,545) in the Sewer Department. Also on the table is an emergency clean‑up and garage removal after a house explosion at 1801 Sager Avenue ($8,200) and several police equipment upgrades including new Glock pistols and ballistic vests.

• Travel requests: Steven Kjergaard to Moline ($1,340), officers to Ankeny ($1,225), Mayor Hart to Tampa ($4,250)
• Sewer pump replacement at W. 6th Street Storm Station – $160,457 plus shipping
• Sewer pump replacement at E. 6th Street Lift Station – $210,545 plus shipping
• Emergency property clean‑up after house explosion at 1801 Sager Avenue – $8,200
• Police equipment: 50 Glock duty pistols ($26,751), 25 ballistic vests ($24,025), 3 sniper rifles ($4,722)

The Finance Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. It authorized travel expenses for the Director of Aviation, several officers and the Mayor. The committee approved pre‑authorizations to spend over $2,500 on dozens of items, including airport equipment, fire and waste department vehicles, police gear, sewer pumps and other projects. It also approved two bills payments totaling $10,713,462.35. All motions passed by voice vote with three Ayes.

• Approved agenda as proposed (voice vote‑Ayes: Three)
• Approved minutes of the May 5, 2025 Finance Committee meeting (voice vote‑Ayes: Three)
• Approved travel requests for Director of Aviation, officers and Mayor (voice vote‑Ayes: Three)
• Approved pre‑authorizations to expend over $2,500 for multiple projects (voice vote‑Ayes: Three)
• Approved Bills Payment of $2,665,990.55 dated May 12, 2025 (voice vote‑Ayes: Three)
• Approved Bills Payment of $8,047,471.80 dated May 19, 2025 (voice vote‑Ayes: Three)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:19 p.m. (voice vote‑Ayes: Three)

City Council Regular Session

The council will hold public hearings on a budget amendment and a site plan amendment for Mizu Ramen at 1021 Peoples Square. The consent agenda includes the sale of city-owned properties with development agreements, sidewalk repair project approvals, and numerous liquor license renewals. The council will also consider permits for fireworks displays in June and July.

• Public hearing on site plan amendment for Mizu Ramen in C-1, C-Z district at 1021 Peoples Square
• Resolution to set public hearing for sale of city-owned property at 115 Warp Drive to 3 Stooges, LLC for $1 with 10-year 50% tax rebate and $3.2M minimum assessment
• Resolution to set public hearing for sale of property at 1131 Bertch Avenue to E & C Investments for $5,000 with infill housing grant
• Approval of final quantity summary for FY 2025 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 4 with net decrease of $19,618.59
• Motions to approve multiple fireworks displays: My Waterloo Days (June 6), Waterloo Bucks games, and Mayor's Fireworks (July 5)

The council approved the FY 2025 budget amendment and a series of consent‑agenda payments. It also adopted a driveway waiver, set public‑hearing dates for two city‑owned property sales, and approved a site‑plan amendment for a restaurant at 1021 Peoples Square. Several change orders, addendums, and new liquor licenses were also approved.

• Approved consent‑agenda payments of $2,665,990.55 (May 12) and $8,047,471.80 (May 19) – vote 7‑0
• Approved waiver for a concrete driveway at 2319 Osage Avenue – vote 7‑0
• Set public hearing (June 2 2025) for sale of property south of 115 Warp Drive to 3 Stooges, LLC – vote 7‑0
• Approved FY 2025 budget amendment – vote 7‑0
• Approved site‑plan amendment for 1021 Peoples Square (Mizu Ramen) – vote 7‑0
• Approved Change Order 1 with K & W Electric decreasing CCTV project cost by $6,627 – vote not recorded
• Approved Addendum 5 to fiber‑network contract for $14,210 – vote 6‑1 (1 nay: Simon)
• Approved multiple new and renewal Class C liquor licenses (e.g., El Mercadito, Hickory House) – vote 7‑0

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee is reviewing various travel requests and expenditures exceeding $2,500 for city departments. The body will also discuss several budget amendments, including a $700,000 increase for workers' compensation expenses.

• Station specific paging equipment for all Waterloo Fire stations: $558,135.00
• Budget amendment for workers' compensation expenses: $700,000.00
• Budget amendment for hotel motel debt service transfer: $600,000.00
• Waterloo Housing Authority Phase One Kitchen Remodels: $91,736.00
• Sanitation refuse carts (624 total units): $40,960.40

The Finance Committee approved a series of travel requests for city staff and pre‑authorizations to spend over $2,500 on equipment and services. It also adopted several budget line‑item amendments totaling about $600,000 for revenue and expense adjustments. A refund of $87.73 for a property at 422 Hope Avenue was approved, and two large bills payments of $2,575,240.83 and $5,165,492.61 were authorized.

• Approved travel requests for multiple employees (voice vote—Ayes: Three)
• Approved pre‑authorizations to expend over $2,500 for equipment and services (voice vote—Ayes: Three)
• Approved budget line‑item amendments increasing revenue and expense lines by $600,000 (voice vote—Ayes: Three)
• Approved refund of $87.73 for 422 Hope Avenue (voice vote—Ayes: Three)
• Approved Bills Payment of $2,575,240.83 for April 28, 2025 invoices (voice vote—Ayes: Three)
• Approved Bills Payment of $5,165,492.61 for May 5, 2025 invoices (voice vote—Ayes: Three)

City Council Regular Session

The council will hold public hearings and vote on a rezoning of 7.33 acres from agricultural to planned residence at 2775 Logan Avenue, a site plan amendment for a community recreation center on Westfield Avenue, and the La Porte Road reconstruction property acquisition. It will also vote on consent items including $83,600 in hotel/motel tax grants, a $230,958 contract for the South Hills Golf Course maintenance building, and employee separation payouts.

• Rezoning 7.33 acres at 2775 Logan Avenue from A-1 Agricultural to R-2,R-P Planned Residence District
• Site plan amendment for a community recreation center (Hard Courts) at 360 Westfield Avenue in M-2,P district
• Resolution approving $83,600.00 in FY26 Q1 and Q2 hotel/motel tax grants
• Public hearing and resolution for La Porte Road Reconstruction Phase II property acquisition (Plymouth Ave to Hawthorne Ave)
• Award of $230,958.00 bid to Mätt Construction for South Hills Golf Course Maintenance Building

The council adopted a resolution authorizing the La Porte Road Reconstruction Phase II project, including final site selection, funding, and the use of condemnation procedures to acquire needed property interests. The motion passed by a voice vote with all seven members voting aye. The resolution was assigned number 2025-264 and will be implemented after the public hearing process.

• Approved payment of April 28, 2025 bills ($2,575,240.83) and May 5, 2025 bills ($5,165,492.61) – consent agenda (voice vote, 7 ayes)
• Set public hearing for FY 2025 budget amendment on May 19, 2025 (voice vote, 7 ayes)
• Approved preliminary plans and set bid opening for Waterloo Convention Center Furniture Project (voice vote, 7 ayes)
• Approved FY 26 Quarter 1‑2 Event and Partner Hotel/Motel Tax Grants totaling $83,600 (voice vote, 7 ayes)
• Granted driveway waiver for 365 Four Seasons Drive (voice vote, 7 ayes)
• Scheduled public hearing for Mizu Ramen Iowa site‑plan amendment at 1021 Peoples Square (voice vote, 7 ayes)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Peterson Contractors for a $34,625 increase to the Sunnyside Creek Improvements project (motion carried)
• Authorized La Porte Road Reconstruction Phase II project, funding, and condemnation authority (voice vote, 7 ayes, Resolution No. 2025‑264)

General

This special session will consider resolutions to approve the FY 2026 budget with a property tax levy of $53,630,715 and levy rate of $21.79160, and to issue general obligation bonds totaling $6 million. The agenda also includes the Community Vision Plan and rules for public participation.

• Resolution approving FY 2026 budget with $53,630,715 tax askings and $21.79160 levy rate
• Resolution to accept proposal for $5,315,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025C
• Resolution to accept proposal for $685,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025D
• Presentation of Community Vision Plan with 8 goals including Elevate Housing, Crossroads Doubledown, and Power Up Downtown

The Waterloo City Council adopted three resolutions. It approved the purchase of $5,315,000 in General Obligation Bonds (Series 2025C) and a $685,000 Taxable General Obligation Bond (Series 2025D), authorizing the related note purchase agreements. The council also approved the FY 2026 budget with a total property tax levy of $53,630,715.00 at a rate of $21.79160, rescinding a prior resolution. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $5,315,000 General Obligation Bonds purchase (5-0)
• Approved $685,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds purchase (5-0)
• Approved FY 2026 budget and $53,630,715.00 property tax levy (5-0)
• Rescinded Resolution No. 2025-239 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as proposed (voice vote, unanimous)

General

The City Council is holding a work session to receive an update from the Sanitation Department. No public comment is permitted during this session.

• Update from the Sanitation Department submitted by Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager

The council voted to approve the proposed agenda for the session. It also approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 work session. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:09 p.m.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 6 ayes)
• Approved April 7, 2025 work session minutes (voice vote, 6 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:09 p.m. (voice vote, 6 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo Finance Committee is meeting to consider 9 travel requests, 20 pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, and 16 budget amendments for various city departments. The largest items include a $1,000,000 budget amendment for street projects, a $710,047 budget amendment for Gates and Byrnes Park, and a $685,320 budget amendment for Convention Center projects.

• Budget amendment: $1,000,000 for FY25 street projects not completed in FY24 (Engineering Department)
• Budget amendment: $710,047 for Gates and Byrnes Park Project (Leisure Services)
• Budget amendment: $685,320 for Convention Center projects (Finance Department)
• Pre-authorization: $150,830 for crowd control barriers (Traffic Department)
• Pre-authorization: $112,500 for replacement of obsolete sewer valves and motors (Sewer Department)

The Finance Committee approved a series of travel requests for city staff and pre‑authorizations to spend over $2,500 on various projects. It adopted multiple budget line‑item amendments, including a $1,000,000 increase for streets and roadways and a $685,320 increase for Convention Center projects. Refunds for billing errors and two large bills‑payment packages totaling $11.7 million were also approved. The meeting was adjourned at 5:22 p.m.

• Approved travel requests for city employees (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved pre‑authorizations to expend over $2,500 for 18 items (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved $1,000,000 budget amendment for streets and roadways (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved $685,320 budget amendment for Convention Center projects (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved $120,360 budget amendment for interest and kill‑water assessment lines (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved refunds of $53.25 and $240.00 for billing errors (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Approved Bills Payment of $4,969,677.28 (April 14) and $6,750,509.80 (April 21) (voice vote – Ayes: Three)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:22 p.m. (voice vote – Ayes: Three)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY 2026 budget, which includes $53,630,715 in property tax askings and a levy rate of $21.79160. Other public hearings cover a $1.1 million sewer revenue loan, a $1.65 million runway rehabilitation contract award, site plan amendments for a new Veridian Credit Union bank at 2300 Logan Avenue, and a residential development at Baltimore Field. The consent agenda includes routine payments, project resolutions, and liquor license renewals.

• FY 2026 budget hearing with $53,630,715 property tax askings
• $1,100,000 sewer revenue capital loan notes hearing
• Award of $1,651,832.50 bid to Aspro, Inc. for Runway 18-36 rehabilitation at Waterloo Airport
• Site plan amendment for new Veridian Credit Union banking facility at 2300 Logan Avenue
• Rezone of 7.33 acres at 2775 Logan Avenue from Agricultural to Planned Residence District

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 7 sessions. It adopted several resolutions setting May 5 public hearings for site‑plan and rezoning projects, including a 7.33‑acre rezoning at 2775 Logan Avenue and a right‑of‑way acquisition for the La Porte Road Reconstruction Phase II. Council members voted 5‑2 to amend the FY 2026 budget, adding 33 percent back to fully fund the Grout Museum. A motion to postpone the final vote on the FY 2026 budget resolution was carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 7‑aye)
• Approved minutes of April 7 regular and special sessions (voice vote, 7‑aye)
• Adopted Resolution No.2025-226 to set a May 5 public hearing for rezoning 7.33 acres at 2775 Logan Avenue (voice vote, 7‑aye)
• Adopted Resolution No.2025-227 to set a May 5 public hearing for La Porte Road Reconstruction Phase II right‑of‑way acquisition (voice vote, 7‑aye)
• Amended FY 2026 budget to add 33 % back to fully fund the Grout Museum (5‑aye, 2‑nay, motion carried)
• Postponed vote on the FY 2026 budget resolution (voice vote, 7‑aye)
• Approved liquor license renewals and a new license for Corks, 1956 Lafayette Street (part of consent agenda, voice vote, 7‑aye)

General

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026 property tax levy. No written comments have been filed. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Community Vision Plan outlining eight strategic goals for housing, downtown, and economic development.

• Public hearing on FY 2026 property tax levy (no comments on file)
• Community Vision Plan presented: includes goals to renovate 800 residences, re-energize Crossroads Mall, and power up downtown
• Rules for public participation and comment adopted
• Approval of agenda and adjournment

The City Council approved the meeting agenda (voice vote, 5‑yes). It voted to receive and file proof of publication for the FY 2026 property‑tax levy hearing (voice vote, 5‑yes). The council then closed the hearing, filed oral comments (voice vote, 7‑yes) and adjourned (voice vote, 7‑yes).

• Approved agenda as proposed (voice vote, 5‑yes)
• Received and filed proof of publication for FY 2026 property‑tax levy hearing (voice vote, 5‑yes)
• Closed the hearing and filed oral comments (voice vote, 7‑yes)
• Adjourned council meeting at 4:52 p.m. (voice vote, 7‑yes)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss updates to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget during a work session. No public comment is allowed per Iowa Code. The session also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• FY26 Budget Updates presented by Finance Director Bridgett Wood

The council approved the proposed agenda by voice vote (7 ayes). It also approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 work session by voice vote (7 ayes). The meeting was adjourned at 5:07 p.m. by voice vote (7 ayes). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 7 ayes)
• Approved March 17, 2025 work session minutes (voice vote, 7 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:07 p.m. (voice vote, 7 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo Finance Committee will review travel reimbursements for staff and the mayor, approve a series of pre‑authorization expenditures exceeding $2,500, and consider several budget line amendments. Major items include a $314,310 purchase of a new raw wastewater pump for the Waste Management Plant and equipment upgrades for the Central Garage and Leisure Services. The committee will also authorize bill payments for March 24 and April 7, 2025 before adjourning.

• $314,310 – new raw wastewater pump (Easton Pump) for the Waste Management Plant
• $75,068.17 – three Bobcat UTVs and a 72" straight blade for Waste Management
• $129,930 – Case backhoe for the Waste Management Department
• $107,500 – new play equipment at Hope Martin Park
• $31,680 – budget amendment to increase Leisure Services revenue and expense lines using restricted donations

The Finance Committee approved its agenda, the March 17 minutes, and a series of travel requests. Members also authorized multiple pre‑authorizations over $2,500 for equipment and infrastructure purchases, and adopted several budget line‑item amendments. Finally, three large bills payments totaling $12,051,098.40 were approved.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved March 17, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved listed travel requests (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved pre‑authorizations over $2,500 for capital equipment and projects (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved budget amendments totaling $125,282.32 for donations, police, housing trust, fire, and leisure services (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved Bills Payment for March 24, 2025 – $4,557,388.31 (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved Bills Payment for March 31, 2025 – $4,619,986.59 (voice vote, 3 Ayes)
• Approved Bills Payment for April 7, 2025 – $3,874,723.49 (voice vote, 3 Ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will vote on setting public hearings for the FY 2026 budget, a 969,000 square-foot manufacturing facility by International Paper, and the sale of city-owned lots for housing. The consent agenda includes tax exemptions for new homes, speed hump installations, and employee payout approvals. Public hearings are scheduled for April 21 and May 5.

• Set public hearing for International Paper's 969,000 sq ft manufacturing facility near 3040 Leversee Road.
• Set public hearing for FY 2026 budget on April 21.
• Authorize sale of ten city-owned lots in Church Row Neighborhood to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity with $65,000 grant.
• Authorize up to $1,100,000 in sewer revenue capital loan notes.
• Approve tax exemptions for new homes including a $450,000 home at 1475 Audubon Drive.

The council approved a series of financial and development actions. It authorized the issuance of up to $1,100,000 in sewer revenue capital loan notes and scheduled a public hearing for the FY 2026 budget on April 21, 2025. It also approved tax‑exemption requests for several new homes, set hearing dates for multiple site‑plan amendments, and adopted other items such as speed‑hump installations and a $2,808 purchase of Docusign. All motions passed by voice vote, with one employment payout motion passing 5‑1.

• Authorized issuance of up to $1,100,000 sewer revenue capital loan notes (voice vote Ayes: Six)
• Set public hearing for FY 2026 budget on April 21, 2025 (voice vote Ayes: Six)
• Approved $5,000 hotel/motel tax discretionary funds to North End Arts and Music Fest (voice vote Ayes: Six)
• Approved tax exemptions for new residential construction at six properties (voice vote Ayes: Six)
• Set public hearing dates on April 21, 2025 for five site‑plan amendment requests (voice vote Ayes: Six)
• Approved installation of speed humps at 1228 South Hill Drive and 1167 Easton Avenue (voice vote Ayes: Six)
• Approved payout of $711.48 for Beverly Cosby's unused benefits (5 Ayes, 1 Nay)
• Approved purchase of Docusign electronic signature platform for $2,808 (voice vote Ayes: Six)

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss travel requests for staff, pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, and several budget amendments. Notable items include the purchase of two homes for rehabilitation and resale, security camera upgrades, and new rifles for police. The committee will also approve minutes and bills payment.

• Pre-authorization to spend $309,000 to acquire two single-family homes for rehab and resale
• Up to $72,368.72 for upgraded security camera system at the Center for the Arts
• Up to $20,250 for 18 patrol/tactical rifles for Police
• Budget amendment of $18,801 for tree pit surface replacement at Cedar Valley SportsPlex
• Pre-authorization of $14,150 for electrical updates at Ridgeway Towers to meet HUD standards

The Finance Committee approved the agenda, minutes, and travel requests for six staff members. They also approved pre-authorizations to spend over $2,500 for various departments, including airport, arts, leisure services, police, and housing. Budget line item amendments were approved for asbestos testing, tree pit replacement, and arts festival funding. The committee approved the bills payment of $5,041,480.54.

• Approved travel requests for six staff members totaling $16,197
• Approved pre-authorizations to expend over $2,500 for 20 items
• Approved budget line item amendments for asbestos testing, tree pits, and arts festival
• Approved bills payment of $5,041,480.54

City Council Regular Session

The council will hold public hearings on four general obligation bond issues totaling up to $6.4 million for corporate purposes. They will also consider selling a city-owned lot at 406 Randall Street to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for $1, with a $5,000 grant for a new single-family home. Other items include approving hotel/motel tax funds to local organizations and routine consent agenda items for airport and infrastructure projects.

• Public hearings on GO bonds: $4.2M (essential corporate), $700K, $900K, $600K (general corporate)
• Sale of 406 Randall Street to Habitat for Humanity for $1 and $5,000 infill housing grant
• Hotel/motel tax discretionary funds: $23,000 to Waterloo Municipal Band and $10,900 to Boys & Girls Club
• Change order +$8,030.50 and completion acceptance for Convention Center Parking Ramp repairs
• Approval of FY 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program contract and bid award

The council approved issuing up to $4.2 million in general obligation bonds for essential corporate purposes, along with three other bond issuances totaling $2.2 million. It also adopted a new parking ordinance and resolution establishing one free hour of parking downtown, then $1 per hour on-street and in ramps, with a $6 daily cap in ramps, effective May 1, 2025. Several construction contracts were awarded, including a $4.9 million asphalt overlay and a $4.6 million San Marnan Drive reconstruction.

• Approved $4.2M GO bonds for essential corporate purposes (6-0)
• Approved $700K, $900K, and $600K GO bonds for general corporate purposes (6-0 each)
• Adopted Ordinance 5784 updating parking meter and ramp fees (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-178 setting parking rates: 1 free hour, $1/hr after, $6/day cap in ramps (6-0)
• Awarded $4,908,656.32 asphalt overlay contract to Aspro, Inc. (6-0)
• Awarded $4,616,849.97 San Marnan Drive reconstruction to Cedar Valley Corp. (6-0)
• Awarded $1,412,835.16 asphalt reconstruction contract to Aspro, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $225,000 design contract for new Police Training Facility (6-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council holds a work session to discuss the proposed FY2026 budget. No public comment is permitted during work sessions under Iowa Code Chapter 21. The only substantive item is the budget discussion, with no specific figures or proposals listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of FY2026 budget

The City Council held a work session to discuss the proposed FY2026 budget, including preliminary levy rates presented by Finance Director Bridgett Wood. No formal decisions were made on the budget; the rates will be reviewed further before certification in April 2025. The council approved the agenda and the minutes of the February 17, 2025 meeting, and adjourned.

• Approved agenda as proposed (voice vote, 4 ayes)
• Approved minutes of February 17, 2025 as proposed (voice vote, 4 ayes)
• Adjourned at 4:45 p.m. (voice vote, 6 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee is reviewing several budget amendments and expenditures, including significant airport infrastructure projects. The body is also considering travel requests for city staff and various equipment purchases for police and public works.

• Project budget for Replace Aircraft Passenger Boarding Bridge: $1,800,000.00
• Project budget for Rehabilitate Runway 18-36 (Design): $438,900.00
• Annual police ammunition order to Sunset Ammunition: $29,033.20
• Cogsdale Software Update for resident utility bills: not to exceed $18,000.00
• Project budget for Airfield Pavement Maintenance Management System: $97,600.00

The Finance Committee approved all agenda items, including travel requests, pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, budget line item amendments, and bill payments. No items were denied or tabled. The meeting was procedural and all motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 8 travel requests totaling $16,691.37 (3-0)
• Approved 13 pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, including $33,511.80 for LPR system upgrade and $29,033.20 for police ammunition (3-0)
• Approved 7 budget line item amendments, including $1,800,000 for aircraft passenger boarding bridge project (3-0)
• Approved bills payment of $5,489,992.55 for February 24, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved bills payment of $1,221,276.62 for March 3, 2025 (3-0)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will hold public hearings on several property sales and an urban renewal plan amendment. The body is also deciding on various infrastructure contracts and setting dates for future public hearings regarding tax levies and housing plans.

• Award of $981,486.50 bid to Municipal Pipe tool Co., LLC for FY2025 CIP Pipelining Phase V
• Award of $349,931.00 bid to Cahoy Pump Service, Inc. for Hawthorne Avenue Storm Sewer Lift Station Relief Well
• Sale of Miriams Park property (east of 3843 Sager Avenue) to Waterloo Schools for $1.00
• Sale of 1651 Sycamore Street to Crystal Distribution Services, Inc. for $1.00 with a $659,060.00 minimum assessment agreement
• Award of $15,000.00 in hotel/motel tax discretionary funds to the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market

The Waterloo City Council approved a development agreement with Crystal Distribution Services for a 42,000-square-foot expansion at 1650 Sycamore Street, including a $24,538,570 minimum assessment, 70% property tax rebates for 15 years, and a $137,000 grant, in a 5-2 vote. The council also approved the sale of city-owned property at 1651 Sycamore Street to Crystal Distribution for $1.00, and a separate development agreement for rehabilitating that building. Additionally, the council approved the sale of a portion of Miriams Park to Waterloo Schools for $1.00 for a bus-only roadway, with a 6-1 vote. All other resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved $24.5M Crystal Distribution expansion agreement with tax rebates (5-2)
• Approved sale of 1651 Sycamore St to Crystal Distribution for $1.00 (7-0)
• Approved $659,060 development agreement for Crystal Distribution building rehab (7-0)
• Approved sale of Miriams Park portion to Waterloo Schools for $1.00 (6-1)
• Approved $981,486.50 bid to Municipal Pipe Tool for CIP Pipelining Phase V (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 hotel/motel tax grant to Waterloo Urban Farmers Market (7-0)
• Denied A&D Auto Sales appeal to park in right-of-way (0-7)
• Approved $31,414.50 KnowBe4 security training software purchase (7-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the provision of sidewalk sand. The meeting also includes an update from the Grout Museum.

• Update from the Grout Museum
• Discussion of providing sidewalk sand

The City Council held a work session where they discussed reinstating a sidewalk sand program at city parks, but no formal decision was made. Council members expressed varying opinions on the number of locations and cost, with estimates ranging from $110 to $300. The matter was left for further discussion, and no resolution was introduced or voted on.

• Approved agenda as proposed (voice vote, 4 ayes)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 work session (voice vote, 4 ayes)
• Adjourned at 4:54 p.m. (voice vote, 5 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo Finance Committee will consider 40 budget amendments, including a $32.2 million increase for TIF projects, a $20 million ARPA fiber project, and a $5.5 million sewer bond amendment. They also review 17 travel requests totaling about $32,000 and pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, including a $23,524 tree purchase and $21,000 police software renewal. The meeting includes approval of bills payments.

• Budget amendment of $32,198,102 for TIF projects
• Budget amendment of $20,000,000 for ARPA backbone fiber project
• Budget amendment of $5,500,000 for sewer revenue bonds for fiber project
• Pre-authorization of $23,524.60 for 200 trees via Plant Waterloo program
• Seventeen travel requests for conferences and training, totaling approximately $32,877

The Finance Committee approved multiple budget amendments, including a $20,000,000 increase for the backbone fiber project funded by ARPA dollars, and a $5,500,000 increase for sewer revenue bonds for the same project. It also approved a $32,198,102 amendment for TIF projects, a $1,000,000 EPA Brownfields grant budget, and several smaller police and Tri-County budget adjustments. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved $20M ARPA budget amendment for backbone fiber project (3-0)
• Approved $5.5M sewer revenue bond budget amendment for fiber project (3-0)
• Approved $32.2M TIF projects budget amendment (3-0)
• Approved $1M EPA Brownfields grant budget (3-0)
• Approved $60K Tri-County revenue/expense increase (3-0)
• Approved $30K Police forfeiture budget increase (3-0)
• Approved $174K Police projects budget increase (3-0)
• Approved $40K Police firearms refund budget increase (3-0)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts and set public hearing dates for multiple bond issuances. The meeting includes a public hearing on a site plan amendment for a restaurant at 3146 Kimball Avenue and security upgrades for the airport terminal.

• Bid award of $1,565,749.39 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. for Sunnyside Creek Improvements
• Terminal Security Upgrades contracts totaling $399,977.00 awarded to K & W Electric and Peters Construction Corporation
• Tax exemptions for a new 10-unit apartment complex valued at $1,800,000.00 at 2539 W. 3rd Street
• Proposed General Obligation Bonds for public hearings on March 3, 2025, totaling up to $6,400,000.00 across four issuances
• Site plan amendment for a quick service restaurant at 3146 Kimball Avenue

The Waterloo City Council approved a development agreement with the Waterloo Development Corporation (WDC) for the Hard Courts Project on the Tech Works site, including a $4,000,000 grant paid over 3 years and conveyance of WDC-owned properties to the city. The council also adopted ordinances for Troy's Sandwiches site plan and dog/cat licensing changes, and approved multiple resolutions for bids, bonds, and property sales.

• Approved $4M WDC Hard Courts Project development agreement (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance for Troy's Sandwiches site plan at 3146 Kimball Ave (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending dog and cat licensing regulations (6-0)
• Awarded $220,456 bid to K&W Electric for airport access control system (6-0)
• Awarded $73,740 bid to Peters Construction for airport secured door upgrades (6-0)
• Awarded $126,121 bid to K&W Electric for airport surveillance camera upgrades (6-0)
• Approved $1,565,749.39 bid to Peterson Contractors for Sunnyside Creek project (6-0)
• Set public hearings for GO bonds totaling $6.4M and property sales (6-0)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council is meeting for a special session to address other council business. The primary item is a motion to approve a change order for asbestos removal at Saint Mary's Villa.

• Change Order No. 2 with D.W. Zinser Co., Inc. not to exceed $113,400 for asbestos disposal at 123 E. Parker Street (Saint Mary's Villa)

The City Council approved Change Order No. 2 with D.W. Zinser Co., Inc., for up to $113,400 to load, haul, and dispose of regulated asbestos-containing material at 123 E. Parker Street (Saint Mary's Villa). The motion passed 5-0. Council members expressed concerns about the additional cost and the contractor's performance, but the change order was approved to proceed with the work.

• Approved Change Order No. 2 with D.W. Zinser Co., Inc. for $113,400 for asbestos removal at 123 E. Parker Street (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss three items: parking rate adjustments and ordinance changes, new pet license software along with animal control ordinance updates, and the preliminary FY 2026 budget. No formal votes or public comment will be taken during this session.

• Discussion of parking rates and parking ordinance changes (3:30 p.m.)
• Discussion of new pet license software and animal control ordinance amendments (approx. 3:55 p.m.)
• Discussion of the FY 2026 Budget (approx. 4:40 p.m.)

The City Council discussed but did not vote on downtown parking changes, expressing support for Option #2 which includes paid street parking at $1/hour, no free street parking, and reduced ramp rates. They also discussed a new pet licensing software (DocuPet) and potential animal control ordinance changes, but took no formal action. The FY2026 budget was presented with a February 19 deadline for suggestions. Only procedural items (agenda, minutes, adjournment) were formally approved.

• Approved agenda as proposed (voice vote, 4 ayes)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2025 work session (voice vote, 4 ayes)
• Adjourned at 4:44 p.m. (voice vote, 7 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Waterloo Finance Committee is meeting to approve travel requests for police and other staff, pre-authorizations for city purchases over $2,500, and several budget amendments. Key items include a $170,312.87 budget amendment for playground equipment and a $36,750 organizational assessment for the Housing Authority. The committee will also consider a refund for a billing error.

• Budget amendment for Leisure Services: $170,312.87 for playground equipment
• Pre-authorization for Housing Authority organizational assessment: $36,750.00
• Pre-authorization for Central Garage: $24,346.01 tire machine and $22,998.00 2025 Chevy Trax
• Budget amendment for Fire Department: $48,695.00 for laptops and mounting equipment
• Refund request for 794 Wisner Drive: $156.00 for curbside service billing error

The Finance Committee approved multiple travel requests for city staff, pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, and several budget line item amendments. The committee also approved a refund and two bills payments. All motions passed unanimously with three ayes.

• Approved travel requests for police, fire, parks, and arts staff (3-0)
• Approved pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, including airport tables, tire machine, Chevy Trax, GIS software, and more (3-0)
• Approved budget amendments for Fire Department laptops, playground equipment, arts travel, and Housing Authority assessment (3-0)
• Approved refund of $156 for curbside service billing error at 794 Wisner Drive (3-0)
• Approved bills payment of $4,059,600.39 for January 27, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved bills payment of $3,289,320.76 for February 3, 2025 (3-0)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will consider a series of tax exemptions for residential construction in urban revitalization areas. The body will also set public hearing dates for a redevelopment plan amendment and the sale of city-owned property.

• Tax exemptions for 15 residential projects, including several Skogman Homes units on Partridge Lane and Lincolnshire Road
• Public hearing set for March 3, 2025, to amend the East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan
• Public hearing set for February 17, 2025, for the $1.00 sale of Downing Place lots 6 and 7 to EIC Enterprises, LLC
• Payment of $1,574,037.18 to Price Industrial Electric, Inc. for Fiber-Optic Outside Plant construction
• Hotel/motel tax grants of $15,000 to Main Street Waterloo and $15,000 to Waterloo Center for the Arts

The City Council approved the completion of the FY 2024 Fiber-Optic Outside Plant project with Price Industrial Electric, accepting $1,574,037.18 in work and a net decrease of $530,318.39. It also approved a $1,572,216 professional services agreement with Entrust for the FY 2023 Fiber-to-the-Premise project. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved completion of fiber-optic project with Price Industrial Electric, $1,574,037.18 (7-0)
• Approved $1,572,216 professional services agreement with Entrust for fiber network (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 hotel/motel tax grant to Main Street Waterloo for downtown beautification (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 hotel/motel tax grant to Waterloo Center for the Arts for Chroma63 Festival (7-0)
• Approved $12,000 hotel/motel tax grant to Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens (7-0)
• Approved $125,000 demolition bid to D.W. Zinser for 118 Sycamore Street (7-0)
• Approved $67,341 demolition bid to Lehman Trucking for five properties (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance vacating utility easements at Woodland Knolls Addition (7-0)

City Council Work Session

The council will review and discuss the FY2024 audit presented by Finance Director Bridgett Wood. A separate discussion will cover a memorial installation on the Park Avenue Bridge, presented by Assistant City Engineer Wayne Castle. No public comment will be taken during this work session.

• Discussion of the FY2024 audit (presented by Finance Director Bridgett Wood)
• Discussion of a Park Avenue Bridge memorial installation (presented by Assistant City Engineer Wayne Castle)

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes on substantive matters. They heard a presentation on the FY2024 audit results from BergenKDV and discussed the Park Avenue Bridge historical marker installation, with construction estimated at $172,000 and completion expected in late fall 2025. The only actions taken were approving the agenda and the minutes of the previous work session.

• Approved agenda as proposed (voice vote, 4 ayes)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 2025 work session (voice vote, 4 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee is meeting to approve various travel requests and expenditures over $2,500. The body will consider several budget amendments for police, streets, and sanitation operations.

• Proposed $70,000 repair for a 1999 Chip Spreader in the Street Department
• Proposed $60,000 airport marketing plan for CY-2025
• Proposed $37,965 to replace airport terminal entrance doors
• Proposed $31,397 for gym floor sanding and painting for Leisure Services
• Budget amendment of $243,000 for traffic operations

The Finance Committee approved all agenda items, including travel requests for 15 employees, pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, several budget line item amendments, and two bills payments totaling over $10.6 million. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved 15 travel requests totaling $31,764.12 (3-0)
• Approved pre-authorizations for 12 expenditures over $2,500, including $37,965 for airport terminal doors and $70,000 for chip spreader repair (3-0)
• Approved 7 budget line item amendments, including $243,000 for traffic operations and $95,000 for street equipment (3-0)
• Approved bills payment of $7,366,470.33 for January 13, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved bills payment of $3,328,378.50 for January 21, 2025 (3-0)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes budget amendments, bid approvals for infrastructure projects, and equipment purchases. A key item is the final plat approval for Prairie Meadow Estates, a 49-lot residential subdivision east of Omaha Avenue. Other resolutions include professional services for demolition testing at former Saint Mary's properties and temporary easements for bridge and drainage projects.

• Final plat of Prairie Meadow Estates First Addition, a 49-lot subdivision in R-3 district east of Omaha Avenue
• Resolution setting public hearing for FYE 2025 budget amendment on February 3, 2025
• Completion of project acceptance for sanitary sewer gatewell repairs by WRH, Inc., totaling $3,688,883.04
• Purchase of a 2022 Ford Explorer for Police Department Drug Task Force at $35,762.44 from Enterprise Fleet Management
• Liquor license renewals and new licenses for businesses including The Broken Record, La Cava, and Pryme Tyme

The Waterloo City Council approved a $420,000 professional services agreement with INVISION Architecture for architectural and MEP/technology design of the 100 East 4th Street renovation to relocate city hall. The council also authorized issuance of $32.15 million in urban renewal bonds (Series 2025A and 2025B) and approved a $750,000 federal grant agreement for a railyard relocation study. All votes were 4-0 with three members absent.

• Approved $420,000 architectural services agreement for city hall relocation design (4-0)
• Authorized $3,560,000 GO Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2025A (4-0)
• Authorized $28,590,000 Taxable GO Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2025B (4-0)
• Approved $750,000 Neighborhood Access and Equity grant for Canadian National Railyard Relocation Study (4-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Prairie Meadow Estates First Addition, 49-lot subdivision (4-0)
• Approved $36,000 Firehouse Subs grant application for Fire & EMS equipment (4-0)
• Approved $35,762.44 purchase of 2022 Ford Explorer for Police Department (4-0)
• Approved sponsorship of High Quality Jobs Application for International Paper (4-0)

City Council Work Session

The Waterloo City Council will hold a work session to discuss potential changes to parking rates and the parking ordinance. No votes will be taken, as this is a discussion-only session. The item was submitted by the Finance Director.

• Discussion of parking rates and parking ordinance changes

The City Council held a work session to discuss parking rates and ordinance changes, including whether parking management should be under the Traffic Department, rate structures, citation structures, and enforcement times. No formal decisions were made; the discussion was informational only.

• Approved agenda as proposed (voice vote, 6 ayes)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 work session (voice vote, 6 ayes)
• Adjourned at 4:43 p.m. (voice vote, 7 ayes)

City Council Regular Session

The Finance Committee is reviewing several high-cost expenditures for city infrastructure and equipment. The body is also considering travel requests for police and public works staff and budget amendments for arts and leisure services.

• Sewer main lift station pump for the wastewater treatment plant satellite: $108,870.00
• Two snow control equipment packages for trucks #192451 and #192450: $86,090.00 each
• Kitchen remodels Phase 1 at Ridgeway Towers: $40,679.00
• Hangar 3 structural ceiling repairs at the Airport: $35,855.00
• LPR system upgrade/replacement for Parking Enforcement: $33,241.80

The Finance Committee approved multiple travel requests for city staff, pre-authorizations for expenditures over $2,500, budget line item amendments, and bills payments. All motions passed unanimously with three votes. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and financial in nature.

• Approved travel requests for 10 staff members totaling $14,501 (3-0)
• Approved pre-authorizations for 15 expenditures over $2,500, including $86,090 for snow control equipment for two trucks (3-0)
• Approved budget amendments for Junior Art Gallery ($15,000), Trees & Shrubs ($30,000), and LPR system ($33,300) (3-0)
• Approved bills payment of $6,093,292.97 for December 30, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved bills payment of $1,625,488.47 for January 6, 2025 (3-0)

City Council Regular Session

The council will vote on the sale of city‑owned property at CN Railroad and Leversee Road to International Paper for $1.00, and on a development agreement for an 800,000‑sq‑ft industrial building with a fifteen‑year, 50% tax rebate. Additional items include tax‑exemption resolutions for several Robson Homes projects, a change order increasing the parking ramp project cost, and approvals of multiple liquor licenses.

• Resolution to sell property at CN Railroad & Leversee Road to International Paper for $1.00
• Development Agreement for 800,000 sq ft industrial building with 15‑year, 50% tax rebate (minimum assessed value $40,000,000)
• Tax exemption resolutions for four Robson Homes twin‑home units on Omaha Avenue (values $200,000‑$250,000 each)
• Change Order No. 1 with Peters Construction increasing Parking Ramp project by $11,898.00
• Approval of eight liquor license applications (e.g., Casey's General Store, Club Ambassador, Aldi #33)

The council approved the sale of city-owned property at the northeast corner of CN Railroad and Leversee Road to International Paper Company for $1.00, along with a development agreement for an 800,000-square-foot industrial building with 15-year, 50% tax rebates and a minimum assessed value of $40 million. The council also approved the sale of two city-owned properties to Rock Star Real Estate, LLC for $25,200, with a 6-1 vote (Creighton-Smith dissenting). All other resolutions, including bond sales, tax exemptions, and professional service agreements, were approved unanimously.

• Approved sale of city property to International Paper for $1.00 (7-0)
• Approved development agreement with International Paper for 800,000 sq ft building with 15-year, 50% tax rebates (7-0)
• Approved sale of 1027 W. 3rd St and 128 Lincoln St to Rock Star Real Estate for $25,200 (6-1)
• Approved development agreement with Rock Star Real Estate including $20,000 in grants (6-1)
• Approved $3.56M GO Urban Renewal Bonds Series 2025A (7-0)
• Approved $28.59M Taxable GO Urban Renewal Bonds Series 2025B (7-0)
• Approved tax exemptions for new homes on Omaha Ave, Kestrel Circle, and Kimberly Lane (7-0)
• Approved final plat of Waterloo Air and Rail Park 4th Addition (7-0)