09.03.2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

CITY OF WATERLOO COMMON COUNCIL - MEETING MINUTES: September 3, 2026 [a digital recording of this meeting also serves as the official record] 1. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & ROLL CALL: Mayor Quimby called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Alderpersons present: S. Cummings, DJ Dorn, C. Kuhl, J. Zimmermann, T. Thomas, and J. Haseleu. Absent: R. Weihert . Others attending in-person: Police Chief Warner, Park Coordinator Haberkorn, DPW Director Yerges, Utility Supervisor Sorensen, Fire Chief Butzine, Asst. Fire Chief Whitebird, Officer Randy Burns, Chris Hauptli, Don Nell, Keri Sellnow, Nate Heise, Jessie Wilkening, and WLOO Videographers. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL: August 20, 2026. MOTION: Motion by Cummings to approve meeting minutes, seconded by Dorn. VOICE VOTE: Motion Carried 6-0. 3. CITIZEN INPUT / PUBLIC COMMENT (3-Minute time limit): Don Nell spoke on the Petrie subdivision not becoming solar farms on McKay Way. 4. MEETING SUMMARIES (since last Council meeting) a. 08/24/2026 Fire/EMS b. 08/25/2026 Plan Commission c. 08/24/2026 Library Board d. 09/01/2026 Water & Light e. 09/03/2026 Public Safety f. 09/03/2026 Public Works – Cancelled 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Resolution 2026-47 Opposing Proposed BECI 765 Kilo Transmission Line: Mayor Quimby discussed the proposed line and early plans. Discussion. MOTION: Motion by Dorn approve Resolution 2026-47, seconded by Zimmermann. VOICE VOTE: Motion Carried 5-0-1 with Kuhl Abstaining. b. Resolution 2026-49 Approve Purchase of E-ONE Aluminum Typhoon HP75 Aerial Ladder: Kuhl discussed the timing of the situation and Ehlers input on the purchase. Discussion. MOTION: Motion by Kuhl to approve Resolution 2026- 49, seconded by Haseleu. ROLL CALL VOTE: Motion Carried 6-0. 6. RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS a. PLAN COMMISSION i. Resolution #2026-22 Abandonment of a portion of Public Right-of-Way between 318 E. Polk St to 255 Jefferson Street: Mayor Quimby spoke briefly on the resolution and that is now corrected and up to date. Discussion. MOTION: Motion by Thomas to approve Resolution 2026-22, seconded by Zimmermann. VOICE VOTE: Motion Carried 6-0. ii. Highland Terrace Preliminary Plat Approval: Mayor Quimby discussed the Highland Terrace Preliminary Plat and the need for the resolution before going for final plat approval. Discussion. MOTION: Motion by Cummings to approve the Highland Terrace Preliminary Plat, seconded by Dorn. VOICE VOTE: Motion Carried 6-0. iii. Resolution #2026-46 Execution of Road-to-Road Deeded Acceptance and Municipal Services Payment Agreement with MV21, LLC: Mayor Quimby spoke on the utilities and roadway on Highland Terrace. Utilities Supervisor Sorensen discussed that they would need assessed value on the sewer & utilities from 1996- present. Discussion. MOTION: Motion by Kuhl to approve Resolution 2026-46, seconded by Zimmermann. ROLL CALL VOTE: Motion Carried 5-1 with Thomas as Nay b. PUBLIC SAFETY i. Application for Special Event for Waterloo High School Homecoming Parade: Cummings spoke on the Homecoming Application for the annual parade. Discussion. MOTION: Motion by Cummings to approve the Special Event for Waterloo High School Homecoming Parade, seconded by Dorn. VOICE VOTE: Motion Carried 6-0. c. WATER & LIGHT i. Resolution to approve Amendment No. 3 to Long Term Power Supply Contract for Participating Members: Sorensen discussed the need for a new contract and Resolution 2026-48. Discussion. MOTION: Motion by Cummings to approve Resolution 2026-48, seconded by Dorn. ROLL CALL VOTE: Motion Carried 6-0. 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Resolution 2026-44 Infrastructure Reserve Account b. Resolution 2026-45 Excess General Fund Transfer c. Ordinance 2026-09 Amending Section 53-12 C (1) d. Next Meeting September 17, 2026, at 7:00 pm City Council Chambers, 136 N. Monroe Steet, Waterloo, WI, 53594 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Zimmermann spoke on the upcoming Wiener & Kraut Day festivities. 9. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Motion by Cummings to adjourn, seconded by Kuhl. VOICE VOTE:Motion Carried 6-0. 7:51 pm Attest: Charlie Kuhl, Council President