City of Waterloo City Council Meeting Regular Session - Monday, July 20, 2026

The City of Waterloo held a regular City Council meeting on July 20, 2026, where multiple procurement and contracting matters were discussed and voted upon. Key procurement actions included approval of a $29,400 change order with K&W Electric Inc. for the Ainsborough Avenue adaptive traffic light project, and awarding a demolition and site clearance contract to Leeman Trucking and Excavating Inc. for $93,009. The council also approved a professional services agreement with AECOM Inc. for $196,500 related to river wall restoration design services. A 30-day no-cost pilot agreement with Omnisite for adaptive single timing traffic management was approved, and a professional services agreement with Vander Waal and Associates for $72,000 related to downtown master plan implementation was tabled for further review. Several public hearings were held on funding recommendations, contract awards, and project bids, including asbestos abatement and sanitary sewer lift station reconstruction. The council also discussed bond approvals for right-of-way construction and addressed community concerns during public comments. Motions to approve various contracts, bids, and resolutions were passed with roll call votes, reflecting active oversight of capital improvement projects and vendor selections.