08.06.2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

CITY OF WATERLOO COMMON COUNCIL - MEETING MINUTES: August 6, 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: Dorn, C. Kuhl, J. Zimmermann, T. Thomas, R. Weihert, and J. Haseleu. Absent: Cummings. Others attending in-person: Police Chief Warner, Park Coordinator Haberkorn, Don Nell, Tim Colleran, Morgan Colleran, Harvey Colleran, Lt Randy Bollig, Randy Burns, Daniel Aguero, Richie Harris, Shawn Harris, and WLOO Videographers. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. SPECIAL BUSINESS a. Approving the hiring of New Full Time Officer i. Swearing in of Casey R. Colleran 3. MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL: July 16, 2026, and July 27, 2026. MOTION: Motion by Dorn to approve meeting minutes, seconded by Kuhl. VOICE VOTE: Motion Carried 6-0. 4. CITIZEN INPUT / PUBLIC COMMENT (3-Minute time limit): Richie Harris, friend of new Police Officer Casey Colleran wanted to share some kind words about the new hire for the City of Waterloo. 5. MEETING SUMMARIES (since last Council meeting) a. 07/27/2026 Fire/EMS b. 7/21/2026 CDA c. 07/28/2026 Plan Commission – Cancelled d. 07/29/2026 Library Board e. 08/04/2026 Water & Light f. 08/05/2026 Park Commission g. 08/05/2026 Special Finance – Budget h. 08/06/2026 Public Safety – Cancelled i. 08/06/2026 Public Works 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Ordinance #2026-04 §200-1 Fire Inspector: Discussion. MOTION: Motion by Kuhl to approve Ordinance 2026-04 §200-1 Fire Inspector, seconded by Dorn. VOICE VOTE: Motion Carried 6-0. b. Ordinance #2026-08 §120-3 False Alarms: Discussion: MOTION: Motion by Weihert to approve Ordinance 2026- 08 §120-3 Fire Inspector, seconded by Zimmermann. VOICE VOTE: Motion Carried 6-0. c. Resolution #2026-37 Fee Schedule Update: Discussion. MOTION: Motion by Kuhl to approve Resolution 2026-37 Fee Schedule Update with the discussed amendments, seconded by Dorn. VOICE VOTE: Motion Carried 6-0. 7. RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS a. Finance i. Resolution 2026-42 Admin. Deputy Assistant Job Description: Discussion. MOTION: Motion by Kuhl to approve Resolution 2026-42 Admin. Deputy Assistant Job Description, seconded by Zimmermann. VOICE VOTE: Motion Carried 6-0. ii. Resolution 2026-39 Appointing Denise Knutson as Interim Clerk/Treasurer: Discussion. MOTION: Motion by Kuhl to approve Resolution 2026-39 Appointing Denise Knutson as Interim Clerk/Treasurer, seconded by Dorn. ROLL CALL: Motion Carried 6-0. iii. Resolution 2026-40 Chief Warner Vacation Pay and Comp Time Payout: Discussion. MOTION: Motion by Kuhl to approve Resolution 2026-40 Chief Warner Vacation Pay and Comp Time Payout, seconded by Zimmermann. ROLL CALL: Motion Carried 6-0. 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Application for Special Event for a fundraiser for Friends of the Library, September 12, 2026: Discussion. MOTION: Motion by Dorn to approve Special Event Application, seconded by Zimmermann. VOICE VOTE: Motion Carried 6-0. b. Resolution 2026-38 Purchase TID 3 Freeze Valido: Discussion. MOTION: Motion by Weihert to approve Resolution 2026-38 Purchase TID 3 Freeze Valido, seconded by Dorn. VOICE VOTE: Motion Carried 6-0. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Kuhl and Quimby spoke about the upcoming Finance Budget meetings. Quimby spoke on the open positions at City Hall and part-time help in the office. Dorn spoke on the upcoming Fill the Squad event on August 11 and Haberkorn spoke on the upcoming Outdoor Concert on August 13, both at Firemen’s Park. 10. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Motion by Kuhl to adjourn, seconded by Weihert. VOICE VOTE: Motion Carried 6-0. 7:29 pm Attest: Charlie Kuhl, Council President