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City of Waterloo City Council met July 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, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Riley, and Most.

Absent: Kyle Buettner.

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.

A. Approval of the 06-16-25 Public Hearing Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the June 16, 2025, Public Hearing Minutes.

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

B. Approval of the 06-16-25 City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Riley and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve the June 16, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Riley, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, and Charron 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 / Budget Officer. No report.

B. Report of Treasurer. No report.

C. Report of Subdivision and Zoning Administrator. No report.

D. Report of Deputy Director of Public Works. No report.

E. Report of Director of Public Works.

We will complete our oil and chipping for the year on July 15 and 16, 2025. The affected streets will be announced on Facebook.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor. No report.

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 Warrant No. 651.

Motion made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Most to approve Warrant No. 651.

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

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Final Plat for 15.22 acres of property owned by BMW Trust, Dennis R. Brand Trustee, known as Hart Acres.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Riley to approve the Final Plat for 15.22 acres of property owned by BMW Trust, Dennis R. Brand Trustee, known as Hart Acres.

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

C. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application from Rural King for a Farmer’s Market to be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in their parking lot.

Motion made by Alderman Charron and seconded by Alderman Riley to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Rural King for a Farmer’s Market to be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in their parking lot.

The Aldermen voted as follows:

AYE – Charron, Riley, Most, Vogt, Hopkins, and Trantham.

NAY – None.

ABSTAIN – Matt Buettner.

ABSENT – Kyle Buettner.

Motion Passed by a vote of 6/0/1/1

D. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application from the Morrison Talbott Library for a Summer Reading Program Carnival to be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., including closure of the alley behind the library from their parking lot entrance west to Library Street.

Motion made by Alderman Charron and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the Morrison Talbott Library for a Summer Reading Program Carnival to be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., including closure of the alley behind the library from their parking lot entrance west to Library Street.

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

E. Consideration and Action on the Purchase of a New Tandem Dump Truck for the City’s Street Department. The International Cab and Chassis to be purchased from Rush Truck Centers in the amount $117,579.79, and the Dump Body to be purchased from Viking-Cives Midwest, Inc. in the amount $93,987.00, for a total amount of $211,566.79 (allocated budget amount of $260,000.00).

Motion made by Alderman Vogt and seconded by Alderman Hopkins on Approval to Purchase a New Tandem Dump Truck for the City’s Street Department. The International Cab and Chassis to be purchased from Rush Truck Centers in the amount $117,579.79, and the Dump Body to be purchased from Viking-Cives Midwest, Inc. in the amount $93,987.00, for a total amount of $211,566.79 (allocated budget amount of $260,000.00).

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

F. Consideration and Action on the Purchase of SlatTrax Ground Protection Mats for the City’s Electric Line Department, from DICA Inc. in the amount of $24,798.00 (allocated budget amount of $25,000.00).

Motion made by Alderman Riley and seconded by Alderman Charron to approve the Purchase of SlatTrax Ground Protection Mats for the City’s Electric Line Department, from DICA Inc. in the amount of $24,798.00 (allocated budget amount of $25,000.00). Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Riley, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, and Charron voting ‘aye’.

G. Consideration and Action on the Purchase of a New Mini-Excavator to be shared between the Street, Water, Electric, & Gas Departments, from Fabick CAT in the amount of $79,400.00 (allocated budget amount of $100,000.00).

Motion made by Alderman Charron and seconded by Alderman Most to approve the Purchase of a New Mini-Excavator to be shared between the Street, Water, Electric, & Gas Departments, from Fabick CAT in the amount of $79,400.00 (allocated budget amount of $100,000.00).

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

H. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Purchase of Two (2) 2025 Police Interceptor Utility AWD Vehicles from Morrow Brothers Ford at the price of $45,985.00 each, for a total amount of $91,970.00.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Trantham to approve the Purchase of Two (2) 2025 Police Interceptor Utility AWD Vehicles from Morrow Brothers Ford at the price of $45,985.00 each, for a total amount of $91,970.00. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Riley, Most, Vogt, and Matt Buettner voting ‘aye’.

I. Consideration and Action on Approval of Quote #7393 from DataTronics for the outfitting of Two (2) new Police Interceptor vehicles in the amount of $12,086.20 per vehicle, for a total amount of $24,172.40.

Motion made by Alderman Riley and seconded by Alderman Trantham on Approval of Quote #7393 from DataTronics for the outfitting of Two (2) new Police Interceptor vehicles in the amount of $12,086.20 per vehicle, for a total amount of $24,172.40. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Riley, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, and Charron voting ‘aye’.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Vogt thanked the organizers and participants of the ‘Red, White & Blue in the Loo Parade’ held on July 4th.

Alderman Trantham said he received positive feedback about the barn at the Splash Pad.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Vogt and seconded by Alderman Most. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Darter adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.

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