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City Council Regular Session

September 21, 2026 Final
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Agenda — 47 items

  1. FY 2026 South Business Park - Phase I, Contract No. 1129, RM-8155(789)--9D-07
  2. Resolution approving award of bid to Brock Even Construction, LLC, of Jesup, Iowa, in the amount of $104,440.83, approving the contract, bonds, and certificate of insurance, in conjunction with the FY 2027 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 5B Project, Contract No. 1156, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents.
  3. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting date of bid opening as October 8, 2026, and date of public hearing as October 19, 2026, in conjunction with the FY 2027 Storm Sewer Disconnects - 400 BLK Kern Street, Contract No. 1167, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
  4. Resolution approving a Street Lighting Agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company, of Des Moines, Iowa, in the estimated amount of $13,342.64, to install streetlights in conjunction with the FY 2026 Parkview Manor and W. 3rd Street Detention Basin Project, Contract No. 1137, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
  5. Resolution approving an agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company, of Des Moines, Iowa, in the estimated amount of $50,806.54, to install underground electric distribution facilities in conjunction with the FY 2026 Parkview Manor and W. 3rd Street Detention Basin Project, Contract No. 1137, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
  6. Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with AECOM, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $1,599,100.00 for construction-related services, in conjunction with the FY 2026 South Business Park - Phase I Project, Contract No. 1129, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
  7. Liquor LicensesAfrican Restaurant & Bar, 1010 E. Mitchell Avenue, Class C w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 07/24/2027.Bamboo Ridge Campground, 4550 La Porte Road, Class C w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 09/18/2027.Dollar General #20548, 1650 Idaho Street, Class B w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 11/06/2026.Friendship Village/Friends of Faith Retirement Home, 600 Park Lane, Class F w/Sunday Sales (Ownership Updates) Exp: 10/18/2026.Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh #3, 1512 Flammang Drive, Class B w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 08/26/2027.Izumi Sushi and Hibachi, 941 E. San Marnan Drive, Class C w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 08/13/2027.Kwik Star #569, 875 Fisher Drive, Class B w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 08/27/2027.Kwik Star #1004, 111 E. Ridgeway Avenue, Class B w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 10/21/2027.Locke At Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Avenue, Class B w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 09/20/2027.<br>Mama Nick's Circle Pizzeria, Class C w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 09/09/2027.The Brown Bottle, 209 W. 5th Street, Class C w/Sunday ​Sales (Renewal) Exp: 10/21/2027.<br>​Three Amigos Family Restaurant, Class C w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp:08/24/2027.Walgreens #03950, 3910 University Avenue, Class E w/Sunday Sales (Renewal) Exp: 06/16/2027.
  8. Resolution determining the necessity and setting date of public hearing as October 19, 2026, to approve the Castle Hill Urban Renewal Plan, and setting date of consultation with taxing entities as October 2, 2026, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
  9. Resolution determining the necessity and setting date of public hearing as October 19, 2026, to approve Amendment No. 1 to the South Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, to remove property from the TIF area, and setting date of consultation with taxing entities as October 2, 2026, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
  10. Resolution determining the necessity and setting date of public hearing as October 19, 2026, to approve the 2026 Project Amendment to the Crossroads Waterloo Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan to reduce the area subject to the division of taxes and to update projects and project budges to be included in the Plan, and other general updates to the Plan, and setting date of consultation with taxing entities as October 2, 2026, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
  11. Resolution determining the necessity and setting date of public hearing as October 19, 2026, to approve Amendment No. 2 to the South Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, to add property to the Plan Area and TIF Area and update projects and project budgets to be included in the Plan, and other general updates to the Plan, and setting date of consultation with taxing entities as October 2, 2026, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
  12. Resolution determining the necessity and setting date of public hearing as October 19, 2026, to approve the 2026 Amended and Restated East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, 2026 Amendment, and update projects and project budgets to be included in the Plan, and other general updates to the Plan, and setting date of consultation with taxing entities as October 2, 2026, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
  13. Resolution approving the Pre-Employment Reimbursement Agreement, and authorizing the Fire Chief to execute said agreements on an ongoing basis.
  14. Resolution approving an Amendment to a Site Lease Agreement for the City-Owned Property Agreement with Croell, Inc., in the amount of $7,500.00, to extend the termination date to November 30, 2026, for continued operation of a portable concrete batch plant, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
  15. Resolution approving an Amendment to the Development Agreement with Dhani RE Waterloo, LLC to increase the number of residential dwellings from twenty-six to twenty-eight and provide $10,000.00 in additional Housing Infill incentives for two new units, amend the completion date to March 31, 2027, and an Amendment to the Minimum Assessment Agreement to have a minimum assessed value of $2,550,000.00, located at 722 Water Street (aka 20 E. 5th Street), and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
  16. Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with ePlus Technology Inc., in the amount of $1,788,288.62 in conjunction with the Enterprise Network Equipment and Services project as part of the fiber backbone project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
  17. Resolution approving an Amendment to the Development Agreement with Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for 408 Vermont Street, to allow for the demolition of the existing home and the construction of a new single-family home, and to extend the completion deadline to July 31, 2029, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents.
  18. <span style="margin-left:0in;">Resolution approving Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for Tobacco Violation - Second Offense with Kwik Stop 3, 1140 Washington St. Waterloo, IA 50702, and acceptance of a civil penalty in the amount of $1,500.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
  19. Resolution approving Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for Tobacco Violation -2nd Offense with Neighborhood Mart, 2100 Lafayette Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703,and acceptance of a civil penalty in the amount of $1,500.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
  20. <span style="margin-left:0in;">Request by Yashpal Saini to rezone approximately 5.29 acres from “A-1” Agricultural District to “R-2” One and Two Family Residence District in order to split the lots to allow for the construction of single-family homes located south of 1220 Bishop Avenue to 1304 Bishop Avenue.
  21. Prayer or Moment of Silence.
  22. Communication from the Waste Management Department on the notice of the conclusion of employment of Michael McDonald, Maintenance Mechanic, effective October 1, 2026, with recommendation of approval of payout of $1,782.32 for unused benefits.
  23. Communication from the Library Department on the notice of the conclusion of employment of Lori Petersen, Youth Services Manager, effective August 19, 2026, with recommendation of approval of payout of $10,711.62 for unused benefits.
  24. Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
  25. Approval of minutes of the September 8, 2026, Council Regular Session, as proposed or amended.
  26. Pledge of Allegiance, Kelly Martin, At-Large Council Member.
  27. ​Resolution of the City of Waterloo approving an application to the Iowa Department of Transportation seeking funding through the Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program to establish a Microtransit Pilot Program within the ​cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa.
  28. Bills Payment, Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
  29. Motion approving the hiring of <strong>Lyndzy Rozmus</strong> to the position of Administrative Support Professional in the Clerk's Office and the Human Resources Department, effective October 1, 2026.
  30. Motion to approve the hiring of <strong>Rhodes Dolan</strong> from the current Civil Service List to the position of Facilities Specialist in the Leisure Services Sportsplex, effective after September 21, 2026.
  31. Motion to approve the hiring of <strong>Andrew Peverill</strong> from the current Civil Service List to the position of solid Waste Technician in the Sanitation Department, effective after September 21, 2026.
  32. Resolution approving the installation of two speed humps to be placed at Longfellow Avenue by Lincoln School.
  33. 1. An ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 5 Chronic Nuisance Properties, of Title 5, Police Regulations, Section 1, Definitions.<br><br>Motion to receive, file, consider, and pass for the first time an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 5 Chronic Nuisance Properties, of Title 5, Police Regulations, Section 1, Definitions.Motion to suspend the rules.Motion to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt said ordinance.
  34. Resolution approving the request by Robson Homes Inc., for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home unit valued at $200,000.00, for property located at 608 Grindstone Circle and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
  35. Resolution approving the request by Robson Homes Inc., for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home unit valued at $200,000.00, for property located at 556 Grindstone Circle and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
  36. Resolution approving the request by Pray Du, for tax exemptions on the construction of a new single family home valued at $324,500.00, for property located at 1219 W. 7th Street and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
  37. Resolution approving the request by Robson Homes Inc., for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home unit valued at $200,000.00, for property located at 604 Grindstone Circle and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
  38. Resolution approving the request by Robson Homes Inc., for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home unit valued at $200,000.00, for property located at 558 Grindstone Circle and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
  39. Resolution approving the request by Robson Homes Inc., for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home unit valued at $200,000.00, for property located at 602 Grindstone Circle and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
  40. Resolution approving the request by Robson Homes Inc., for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home unit valued at $200,000.00, for property located at 610 Grindstone Circle and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
  41. Resolution approving the request by Robson Homes Inc., for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home unit valued at $200,000.00, for property located at 606 Grindstone Circle and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
  42. Resolution approving the request by Robson Homes Inc., for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home unit valued at $200,000.00, for property located at 4181 Mystic Drive and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
  43. Resolution approving the request by Robson Homes Inc., for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home unit valued at $200,000.00, for property located at 554 Grindstone Circle and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
  44. Resolution approving the request by Robson Homes Inc., for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home unit valued at $200,000.00, for property located at 552 Grindstone Circle and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
  45. 2. An ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 1, Building Code, Article A, Building Contractors, of Title 9 Building Regulations.<br><br>Motion to receive, file, consider, and pass for the first time an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 1, Building Code, Sections 1-10 Article A, Building Contractors, of Title 9 Building Regulations.Motion to suspend the rules.Motion to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt said ordinance.
  46. Resolution setting date of public hearing as October 5, 2026, to approve a request by Mikhal Ambrose to rezone approximately 0.17 acres from “M-1” Light Industrial District to “R-3” Multiple Residence District to construct a single-family home located adjacent to 213 Park Road, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
  47. 3. An ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by creating a City Manager position.<br><br>Motion to receive, file, consider, and pass for the first time an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by adding a new Article E, City Manager, to Title 1, Administration, <a href="mailto:rhoulihan@gmail.com" target="_blank" data-pasted="true"></a>Chapter 5, Municipal Officials and adding a new Section 3, Removal, to Title 1, Administration, Chapter 5, Municipal Officials. Motion to suspend the rules.Motion to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt said ordinance.

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