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Waterloo City Council met Jan. 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Smith at 7:30 p.m.

2. The following Aldermen were present: Notheisen, Thomas, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller. Alderman Hopkins was absent.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Tom Smith.

4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor. None.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the January 07, 2019, 7:30 p.m., City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, and Trantham voting yea.

6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items. None.

7. Reports and Communications from the Mayor and other City Officers.

A. Report of Collector. The report is in the packet. Motion to accept the report made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Trantham. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

B. Report of Treasurer. The report is in the packet. Motion to accept the report made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Buettner. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

C. Report of Zoning Administrator. No report.

D. Report of Building Inspector/Code Administrator. The report is in the packet.

E. Report of Director of Public Works. Director Tim Birk reported on the recent snow storm: two water main breaks, 200 tons of salt was used and 10 manhours.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Mayor Smith thanked Director Tim Birk for an excellent job during the snow

8. Report of Standing Committees. No report.

9. Report of Special Committees. No report.

10. Presentation of Communications, Petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances by Aldermen. None.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Six-Month Extension for Downtown Beautification Grant at 343 W. Fourth Street to July 23, 2019.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve a six-month extension for the Downtown Beautification Grant at 343 W. Fourth Street to July 23, 2019. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Backyard Daycare Site Plan to be located on Lot #3, Remlok Professional Park.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the Backyard Daycare Center Site Plan to be located on Lot #3, Remlok Professional Park. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of Dog Grooming Business to be Located at 411 Park Street, Suite E, as per the Central Overlay District Regulations.

Motion made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Row to approve a Dog Grooming Business to be located at 411 Park Street, Suite E, as per the Central Overlay District Regulations. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Waterloo Police Department Sergeant Promotions. City Clerk, Barbara Pace swore in the following officers:

Officer Dane Luke promoted to rank of Sergeant. Officer Eric Zaber promoted to rank of Sergeant. Officer Trinity Daws promoted to rank of Sergeant.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. None.

14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made to adjourn by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Buettner. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

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