City of Waterloo Council Work Session - Monday, June 1, 2026

The City of Waterloo held a council work session on June 1, 2026, which included an update from Vandewalle & Associates on downtown revitalization efforts. Vandewalle presented their ongoing role in urban planning and development concept work, highlighting their partnership with the city and the Waterloo Development Corporation (WDC) to implement the downtown master plan through public-private collaborations. The session also covered various procurement and budget items, including approval of travel requests for city staff training, emergency elevator repairs, equipment purchases such as a street sweeper and refueling trailer, software renewals, and grant-funded projects like temporary signal trailers for traffic safety. Motions to approve these expenditures and budgets, including a $50,000 grant for traffic safety improvements, were passed unanimously. The meeting concluded with motions to adjourn after approving minutes and financial reports.