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City of Waterloo City Council met Oct. 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

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

2. The following Aldermen were present: Vogt, Matt Buettner, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row and Most.

Absent: Hopkins.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Stan Darter.

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

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

Approval of the September 16, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Vogt and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve the September 16, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Vogt, Matt Buettner, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, and Most voting ‘aye’.

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

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

A. Report of Collector. No report.

B. Report of Treasurer. No report.

C. Report of Subdivision Administrator. No report.

D. Report of Building Official. No report.

E. Report of Director of Public Works. No report.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Proclamation of October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

2. Certificate of Commendation Presented to Kinzinger Truck Service in Recognition of their 60th Anniversary.

3. Good Neighbor Award Presented to Justin Imm, Mike Nehre and Justin Voracek.

4. Re-Appointment of Kevin Hicks to the Planning Commission for a Three Year Term to Expire 09-01-27.

Consent was approved unanimously with Aldermen Vogt, Matt Buettner, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, and Most voting ‘aye’.

5. Re-Appointment of Chuck Pittman to the Planning Commission for a Three Year Term to Expire 09-01-27.

Consent was approved unanimously with Aldermen Vogt, Matt Buettner, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, and Most voting ‘aye’.

8. Report of Standing Committees. None.

9. Report of Special Committees. None.

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

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 642.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Most to approve Warrant No. 642. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Trantham, Charron, and Kyle Buettner voting ‘aye’.

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from the Monroe County Farmer’s Market for Small Business Saturday to be held on November 30, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including the closure of Mill Street between Market and Main.

Motion made by Alderman Charron and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the Monroe County Farmer’s Market for Small Business Saturday to be held on November 30, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including the closure of Mill Street between Market and Main.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, and Trantham voting ‘aye’.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from Waterloo Citizens for a Pool for their Annual 5K Run / Walk to be held on March 15, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., with the Closure of Third Street between Main Street and Alley.

Motion made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Charron to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Waterloo Citizens for a Pool for their Annual 5K Run / Walk to be held on March 15, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., with the Closure of Third Street between Main Street and Alley.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, and Row voting ‘aye’.

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from FirebirdFest LLC for FirebirdFest 2025 to be held on May 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., including the closure of Main Street between First and Fourth, Mill Street between Market and Church, and Third Street between Market and Church.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve a Special Event Permit Application from FirebirdFest LLC for FirebirdFest 2025 to be held on May 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., including the closure of Main Street between First and Fourth, Mill Street between Market and Church, and Third Street between Market and Church.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Trantham, Charron, and Kyle Buettner voting ‘aye’.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Buettner remarked that it is nice to recognize individuals in the community who have performed commendable actions.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Vogt Buettner.

Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.

Mayor Darter adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

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