City of Waterloo Economic Development Committee met Feb. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Meeting called to order by Chairman Clyde Heller with committee members Matt Buettner, Stan Darter, Russ Row, Jim Hopkins and Jim Trantham present. Also attending are Mayor Tom Smith, Budget Officer Shawn Kennedy, Community Relations Coordinator Sarah Deutch, Police Chief Jeff Prosise, Public Works Director Tim Birk, Kyle Buettner, Mechelle Childers, Jeff Vogt and Amy Grandcolas.
Agenda Item 1: Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items. None.
Agenda Item 2: Approval of Previous Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes from 01-19-23. Motion by Stan Darter, second Russ Row, unanimously approved.
Agenda Item 3: Approval of Previous Finance Committee Meeting Minutes from 01-23-23. Motion to approve Russ Row, second Matt Buettner, unanimously approved.
Agenda Item 4; Firebird Fest. Sarah Deutch presented information on scheduled event on May 20, 2023 and outlined costs. Discussion. Jim Trantham cited that the “chase” event be removed as this was not in safety interest last year. Stan Darter was negative on overall fund request, committee in agreement. Stan Darter motioned to pay $1550 as ½ of overall KSHE Broadcast fee. Jim Hopkins seconded. Vote 5-0. Committee also recommended no pursuit part of the advertising.
Agenda Item 5: City Magnets. Sarah presented several options and sought guidance in number of magnets and overall costs that the committee would recommend. This is a part of the next year budget plan, recommendation of 1000 magnets with cost not to exceed $3000. No vote taken as this is a planning item.
Agenda Item 6: Police Department Budget. Chief Prosise outlined funds needed for remainder of this year’s budget, shortfall of officer equipment and funds needed to increase officer force by two. Shawn Kennedy stated an increase needed to finish this year, arrived at $15,000 for current year. Discussion about need for additional vehicles as currently City is using five Impalas that are about 9 years old and some have high mileage and operating hours. Recommendation: budget for three additional vehicles (state contract), and two car radios and mobile equipment at approximately $4,000. Shawn cautioned that our general fund collections are running close to being exhausted with Library and Police Pension funding. This will need review in one year.
Agenda Item 7: Comments: None
Motion by Jim Hopkins, second by Stan Darter to adjourn. Adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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