Committee of the Whole Meeting

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE City Hall – Council Chambers October 15, 2018 The Committee of the Whole met in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. on October 15, 2018, with the following Committee persons in attendance: Mayor Jim Brown, Tom Blanford, Frank Darrah, Susan deBuhr, Rob Green, Daryl Kruse, Mark Miller, and David Wieland. Staff members attended from all City Departments. Tom Nelson with the Waterloo Courier, Carol Lilly with Community Main Street, Kathryn Sogard and Roger White and other members of the community attended. Mayor Brown called the meeting to order and introduced the first item on the agenda Community Main Street Presentation. Carol Lilly reviewed the successes and challenges they have faced this past year. She reviewed the new construction happening, including the updates to the Levee. She stated they have the new wayfinding signage for this Historic District designation. Ms. Lilly stated they continue to have ongoing maintenance to sidewalks. She stated they have over 2500 volunteer hours. She stated they are updating their Strategic Plan. Ms. Lilly stated they continue to work with the City on the parking study and other Capital Improvement Program considerations. Mayor Brown introduced the second item College Hill Partnership Presentation. Kathryn Sogard stated they continue to face challenges with a balance in owner occupied and rental homes and balance of new development and maintaining the original character of the hill. She stated they continue to work with volunteers on events and beautification. Ms. Sorgard stated they work with the City in three key areas; public safety, advisory and support and economic development. Mayor Brown introduced the third item on the agenda, Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Presentation. Roger White reviewed the health benefits to regular physical activity including bicycling or walking. He reviewed Bike Network map of the City. Mr. White reviewed the top eight priorities of the Committee. He stated they submitted their application for Bicycle Friendly Community in August. Mayor Brown introduced the final item on the agenda bills and payroll. Daryl Kruse motioned to approve the bills and payroll as presented and Tom Blanford seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. There being no further discussion Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Minutes by Lisa Roeding, Controller/City Treasurer