City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingCedar Falls, IA · May 7, 2018
Minutes
CITY HALL
CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, MAY 7, 2018
REGULAR MEETING, CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR JAMES P. BROWN PRESIDING
The City Council of the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa, met in Regular Session, pursuant
to law, the rules of said Council and prior notice given each member thereof, in the
City Hall at Cedar Falls, Iowa, at 7:00 P.M. on the above date. Members present:
Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland (present at 7:01 P.M.), Green.
Absent: None.
51845 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Miller that the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of April 16, 2018 be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion
carried unanimously.
The Mayor then read a proclamation declaring May 12, 2018 as Letter Carriers’
Food Drive Day and Postal Service Representative Olivia Balick present.
51846 - City Clerk Danielsen announced that Item K. Executive Session was being removed
from the Agenda.
51847 - Mayor Brown announced that in accordance with the public notice of April 20, 2018,
this was the time and place for a public hearing on proposed plans, specifications,
form of contract & estimate of cost for the Center Street Recreational Trail Project. It
was then moved by Darrah and seconded by Green that the proof of publication of
notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously.
51848 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written objections filed to the proposed
plans, etc. Upon being advised that there was one written comment on file, the
Mayor then called for oral comments. City Engineer Resler and Chair of Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee Roger White, 2303 Greenwood Avenue,
commented briefly on the project. There being no one else present wishing to speak
either for or against the proposed plans, etc., the Mayor declared the hearing closed
and passed to the next order of business.
51849 - It was moved by Green and seconded by Miller that Resolution #21,075, approving
and adopting the plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the
Center Street Recreational Trail Project, be adopted. Following a question by
Councilmember Darrah and response from City Engineer Resler, the Mayor put the
question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named
Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland,
Green. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #21,075
duly passed and adopted.
51850 - Mayor Brown announced that in accordance with the public notice of April 20, 2018,
this was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed Agreement for
Private Development and conveyance of certain city-owned real estate to CRMS,
L.L.C. It was then moved by Wieland and seconded by Blanford that the proof of
publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried
unanimously.
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51851 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written objections filed to the proposed
agreement and conveyance. Upon being advised that there were no written
objections on file, the Mayor then called for oral comments. Planner II Graham
commented briefly on the proposal. Planner II Graham and Community
Development Director Sheetz responded to questions by Jim Skaine, 2215 Clay
Street. There being no one else present wishing to speak either for or against the
proposed agreement and conveyance, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and
passed to the next order of business.
51852 - It was moved by Wieland and seconded by Miller that Resolution #21,076,
approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement for Private Development and
a
Minimum Assessment Agreement with CRMS, L.L.C., and approving and
authorizing execution of a Quit Claim Deed conveying title to certain real estate to
CRMS, L.L.C., be adopted. Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor
put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named
Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland,
Green. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #21,076
duly passed and adopted.
51853 - Mayor Brown announced that in accordance with the public notice of April 20, 2018,
this was the time and place for a public hearing on a proposed Agreement for
Private Development and conveyance of certain city-owned real estate to FN
Investors, L.L.C. It was then moved by Darrah and seconded by Blanford that the
proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion
carried unanimously.
51854 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written objections filed to the proposed
agreement and conveyance. Upon being advised that there were no written
objections on file, the Mayor then called for oral comments. Planner II Graham
provided a brief explanation on the proposal and Jim Skaine, 2215 Clay Street,
commented. There being no one else present wishing to speak either for or against
the proposed agreement and conveyance, the Mayor declared the hearing closed
and passed to the next order of business.
51855 - It was moved by Blanford and seconded by Kruse that Resolution #21,077,
approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement for Private Development and
a Minimum Assessment Agreement with FN Investors, L.L.C., and approving and
authorizing execution of a Quit Claim Deed conveying title to certain real estate to
FN Investors, L.L.C., be adopted. Following due consideration by the Council, the
Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named
Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland,
Green. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #21,077
duly passed and adopted.
51856 - Mayor Brown announced that in accordance with the public notice of April 20, 2018,
this was the time and place for a public hearing on a proposed Agreement for
Private Development and conveyance of certain city-owned real estate to
Schuerman Construction, Inc. It was then moved by Miller and seconded by Kruse
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that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file.
Motion carried unanimously.
51857 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written objections filed to the proposed
agreement and conveyance. Upon being advised that there were no written
objections on file, the Mayor then called for oral comments. Planner II Graham
provided a brief explanation on the proposal and Jim Skaine, 2215 Clay Street,
commented briefly. There being no one else present wishing to speak either for or
against the proposed agreement and conveyance, the Mayor declared the hearing
closed and passed to the next order of business.
51858 - It was moved by Miller and seconded by Kruse that Resolution #21,078, approving
and authorizing execution of an Agreement for Private Development and a
Minimum Assessment Agreement with Schuerman Construction, Inc., and
approving and authorizing execution of a Quit Claim Deed conveying title to certain
real estate to Schuerman Construction, Inc., be adopted. Following due
consideration by the Council, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon
call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller, deBuhr,
Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor
then declared Resolution #21,078 duly passed and adopted.
51859 - Mayor Brown announced that in accordance with the public notice of April 26, 2018,
this was the time and place for a public hearing on a proposed Amendment No. 4 to
the Cedar Falls Unified Highway 58 Corridor Urban Renewal Plan. It was then
moved by Green and seconded by Darrah that the proof of publication of notice of
hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously.
51860 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written objections filed to the proposed
amendment. Upon being advised that there were no written objections on file, the
Mayor then called for oral comments. Planner II Graham provided a brief
explanation of the amendment. There being no one else present wishing to speak
either for or against the proposed amendment, the Mayor declared the hearing
closed and passed to the next order of business.
51861 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Darrah that Resolution #21,079,
determining an area of the City to be an economic development area, and that the
rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development or a combination thereof,
of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the
residents of the City; designating such area as appropriate for urban renewal
projects; and adopting Amendment No. 4 to the Cedar Falls Unified Highway 58
Corridor Urban Renewal Plan, be adopted. Following due consideration by the
Council, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the
following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford,
Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared
Resolution #21,079 duly passed and adopted.
51862 - It was moved by Blanford and seconded by Kruse that Ordinance #2923, providing
that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located
within the amended Cedar Falls Unified Highway 58 Corridor Urban Renewal Area,
in the City of Cedar Falls, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Cedar
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Falls, County of Black Hawk, Cedar Falls Community School District, Hudson
Community School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for
payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness,
including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by the city in connection with the
amended Cedar Falls Unified Highway 58 Corridor Urban Renewal Area
(Amendment No. 4 to the Cedar Falls Unified Highway 58 Corridor Urban Renewal
Plan), be passed upon its first consideration. Following due consideration by the
Council, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the
following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford,
Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: None. Motion carried.
51863 - Mayor Brown announced that in accordance with the public notice of April 26, 2018,
this was the time and place for a public hearing on a proposed plan for the proposed
South Cedar Falls Urban Renewal Area. It was then moved by Green and seconded
by Miller that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on
file. Motion carried unanimously.
51864 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written objections filed to the proposed
plan. Upon being advised that there were no written objections on file, the Mayor
then called for oral comments. Planner II Graham provided a brief explanation of the
proposed plan and requested that the hearing be continued to the next meeting. Jim
Skaine, 2215 Clay Street, and Larry Wyckoff, 4241 Eastpark Road, commented.
There being no one else present wishing to speak either for or against the proposed
plan, the Mayor announced continuation of the hearing to next City Council meeting
on May 21, 2018 and noted that consideration and action on the related resolution
and ordinance would be deferred until that time.
51865 - Mayor Brown announced that in accordance with the public notice of April 20, 2018,
this was the time and place for a public hearing on proposed amendments to the
City’s FY18 Budget. It was then moved by Darrah and seconded by Kruse that the
proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion
carried unanimously.
51866 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written objections filed to the proposed
budget amendments. Upon being advised that there were no written objections on
file, the Mayor then called for oral comments. Controller/City Treasurer Roeding
provided a brief explanation of the amendments and Jim Skaine, 2215 Clay Street,
commented. There being no one else present wishing to speak either for or against
the proposed amendments, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to
the next order of business.
51867 - It was moved by Wieland and seconded by Blanford that Resolution #21,080,
approving and adopting amendments to the City’s FY18 Budget, be adopted.
Following a comment by Councilmember Kruse, the Mayor put the question on the
motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye:
Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: None. Motion carried.
The Mayor then declared Resolution #21,080 duly passed and adopted.
51868 - Mayor Brown announced that in accordance with the public notice of April 20, 2018,
this was the time and place for a public hearing on proposed issuance of not to
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exceed $5,800,000.00 General Obligation Bonds (for Essential Corporate
Purposes). It was then moved by Green and seconded by Miller that the proof of
publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried
unanimously.
51869 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written objections filed to the proposed
issuance of bonds. Upon being advised that there were no written objections on file,
the Mayor then called for oral comments. Finance & Business Operations Director
Rodenbeck provided a brief explanation of the bond sale process and projects being
funded, and Jim Skaine, 2215 Clay Street, commented. There being no one else
present wishing to speak either for or against the proposed issuance of bonds, the
Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business.
51870 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Wieland that Resolution #21,081,
instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$5,800,000.00 General Obligation Bonds (for Essential Corporate Purposes), be
adopted. Following questions by Councilmembers Green and Darrah, and
responses by Director Rodenbeck, the Mayor put the question on the motion and
upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller,
deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: None. Motion carried. The
Mayor then declared Resolution #21,081 duly passed and adopted.
51871 - Mayor Brown announced that in accordance with the public notice of April 20, 2018,
this was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed issuance of not to
exceed $550,000.00 General Obligation Bonds (for a General Corporate Purpose).
It was then moved by Darrah and seconded by Kruse that the proof of publication of
notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously.
51872 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written objections filed to the proposed
issuance of bonds. Upon being advised that there were no written objections on file,
the Mayor then called for oral comments. There being no one else present wishing
to speak either for or against the proposed issuance of bonds, the Mayor declared
the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business.
51873 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Blanford that Resolution #21,082,
instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$550,000.00 General Obligation Bonds (for a General Corporate Purpose), be
adopted. Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor put the question on
the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted.
Aye: Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: None. Motion
carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #21,082 duly passed and adopted.
51874 - Mayor Brown announced that in accordance with the public notice of April 20, 2018,
this was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed issuance of not to
exceed $350,000.00 General Obligation Bonds (for General Corporate Purposes). It
was then moved by Darrah and seconded by Kruse that the proof of publication of
notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously.
51875 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written objections filed to the proposed
issuance of bonds. Upon being advised that there were no written objections on file,
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the Mayor then called for oral comments. Finance & Business Operations Director
Rodenbeck responded to a question by Larry Wyckoff, 4241 Eastpark Road. There
being no one else present wishing to speak either for or against the proposed
issuance of bonds, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next
order of business.
51876 - It was moved by Darrah and seconded by deBuhr that Resolution #21,083,
instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$350,000.00 General Obligation Bonds (for General Corporate Purposes), be
adopted. Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor put the question on
the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted.
Aye: Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: None. Motion
carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #21,083 duly passed and adopted.
51877 - It was moved by Wieland and seconded by Darrah that Ordinance #2922, amending
Chapter 29, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances relative to removal of familial
terminology to be in conformance with the Code of Iowa, be passed upon its third
and final consideration. The Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of
the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller, deBuhr, Darrah,
Wieland, Green. Nay: Kruse, Blanford. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared
Ordinance #2922 duly passed and adopted.
51878 - It was moved by Blanford and seconded by Kruse that the following items and
recommendations on the Consent Calendar be received, filed and approved:
Approve the recommendation of the Mayor relative to the appointment of Jacob
Madden as Student Liaison, term ending 04/30/2019.
Approve a request for a temporary variance from Section 7-415 of the Code of
Ordinances, Moving of certain buildings prohibited; safety of route, to allow a
building exceeding 34 feet to be moved from 10 East Main Street to 310 East 4th
Street.
Approve a request for temporary signs for the College Hill Arts Festival, June 12-17,
2018.
Approve the following applications for cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permits:
(1) Fareway Stores, 214 North Magnolia Drive.
(2) Happy's Wine & Spirits, 5925 University Avenue.
(3) Hy-Vee Food Store, 6301 University Avenue.
(4) Hy-Vee Gas, 6527 University Avenue.
(5) King Star, 2228 Lincoln Street.
(6) Metro Mart, 103 Franklin Street.
(7) Music Station, 1420 West 1st Street.
(8) Prime Mart, 2323 Main Street.
(9) The Landmark, 107 Main Street.
(10) Wal-Mart, 525 Brandilynn Boulevard.
Approve the following applications for beer permits and liquor licenses:
(1) Tobacco Outlet Plus, 4116 University Avenue, Class C beer - renewal.
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(2) Hy-Vee Clubroom, 6301 University Avenue, Special Class C liquor - renewal.
(3) Berk's Main Street Pub, 207 Main Street, Class C liquor - renewal.
(4) Suds & Suds Circle Pizza, 2223 1/2 College Street, Class C liquor & outdoor
service - renewal.
(5) Sturgis Falls Celebration, Island Park Beach House, Class B beer & outdoor
service - 5-day permit.
(6) Sturgis Falls Celebration, Gateway Park, Special Class C liquor & outdoor
service - 5-day permit.
Motion carried unanimously.
51879 - It was moved by Miller and seconded by Wieland to receive and file the Committee
of the Whole minutes of April 16, 2018 relative to the following items:
(1) Sewer Rate Study.
(2) Stormwater Rate Study.
(3) Highway 58/Viking Road Update.
(4) Bills & Payroll.
Following comments by Jim Skaine, 2215 Clay Street, and Councilmember
Wieland, the motion carried unanimously.
51880 - It was moved by Darrah and seconded by Green to receive and file the City Council
Work Session minutes of April 30, 2018. Following questions by Jim Skaine, 2215
Clay Street, and response by Councilmembers Wieland and Green, the motion
carried unanimously.
51881 - It was moved by Miller and seconded by Kruse to receive and file the City Council
Goal Setting Report of November 13, 2017 and November 15, 2017, and
Organizational Effectiveness Report of March 26, 2018. Following a comment by
Jim Skaine, 2215 Clay Street, the motion carried unanimously.
51882 - It was moved by deBuhr and seconded by Blanford to receive and file Departmental
Monthly Reports of March 2018. Motion carried unanimously.
51883 - It was moved by Blanford and seconded by Kruse to receive and file the Bi-Annual
Report of College Hill Partnership relative to FY18 Self-Supported Municipal
Improvement District (SSMID) Funds and an FY18 Economic Development Grant.
Following a question by Jim Skaine, 2215 Clay Street, and response by Finance &
Business Operations Director Rodenbeck, the motion carried unanimously.
51884 - It was moved by Darrah and seconded by Blanford to receive and file the FY18
Report of Mill Race Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation relative to an FY18
Economic Development Grant. Motion carried unanimously.
51885 - It was moved by Miller and seconded by Blanford to receive and file the bids
received for the 2018 Permeable Alley Project. Following questions by Jim Skaine,
2215 Clay Street, and Councilmembers Miller and Green, and responses by City
Engineer Resler, the motion carried unanimously.
51886 - It was moved by Blanford and seconded by Miller to receive and file the bids
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received for the Campus Street Box Culvert Project. Motion carried unanimously.
51887 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Blanford that the following resolutions be
introduced and adopted:
Resolution #21,084, approving and authorizing the purchase of a wide area mower
from Deike Implement.
Resolution #21,085, approving and authorizing execution of a Contract with Laser
Line Striping relative to 2018 pavement marking services.
Resolution #21,086, approving and authorizing expenditure of funds for repair and
replacement of the influent pump station electrical system at the Water Reclamation
Facility.
Resolution #21,087, approving the Certificate of Completion and accepting the work
of Municipal Pipe Tool Company, LLC for the 2016 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Project.
Resolution #21,088, approving and authorizing execution of two Easement
Contracts, and approving and accepting two Permanent Easements and three
Temporary Easements, in conjunction with the Campus Street Box Culvert Project.
Resolution #21,089, approving and accepting a Permanent Utility Easement, in
conjunction with the Highway 58 & Viking Road Project.
Resolution #21,090, approving the Certificate of Completion and accepting the work
of Mike Dolan Concrete & Masonry, Inc. for the 2015 Public Sidewalk Repair,
Pedestrian Ramp and Patching Project.
Resolution #21,091, approving and accepting completion of public improvements in
Wild Horse Third Addition.
Resolution #21,092, approving and authorizing execution of Supplemental
Agreement No. 6 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. relative to the Downtown
Levee Improvements Project.
Resolution #21,093, approving and authorizing execution of a Maintenance and
Repair Agreement with Hawkeye Hotels, Inc. relative to a post-construction
stormwater management plan for property located at the northwest intersection of
South Main Street and West 1st Street.
Resolution #21,094, approving and authorizing execution of a Maintenance and
Repair Agreement with Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. relative to a post-construction
stormwater management plan for 2900 Capital Way.
Resolution #21,095, approving and accepting the low bid of Peterson Contractors,
Inc., in the amount of $317,558.60, for the Campus Street Box Culvert Project.
Resolution #21,096, approving and authorizing execution of a lease with Community
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Main Street Inc. relative to relocating an office building for Community Main Street.
Resolution #21,097, approving a College Hill Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District
site plan for a detached garage and driveway improvements at 1926 Tremont
Street.
Resolution #21,098, approving the preliminary plat of River Place 4th Addition.
Resolution #21,099, approving the final plat of River Place 4th Addition.
Resolution #21,100, approving and authorizing submission of a High Quality Jobs
Program Business Financial Assistance Application to the Iowa Economic
Development Authority on behalf of Baird Mounting Systems/Threads.
Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor put the question on the
motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye:
Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: None. Motion carried.
The Mayor then declared Resolutions #21,084 through #21,100 duly passed and
adopted.
51888 - It was moved by Darrah and seconded by Wieland that Resolution #21,101,
approving and adopting the FY19 City Council Goals & Objectives, be adopted.
Following a comment by Jim Skaine, 2215 Clay Street, the Mayor put the question
on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted.
Aye: Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: None. Motion
Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #21,101 duly passed and adopted.
51889 - It was moved by Miller and seconded by Kruse that Resolution #21,102, approving
and authorizing execution of a Notice of Termination and a 28E Agreement for
Cooperative Operation of the Island Park Beach House with the North Shore Boat
Club, be adopted. Following a question by Jim Skaine, 2215 Clay Street, and
comments by Councilmember Miller and Municipal Operations and Programs
Director Ripplinger, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the
roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller, deBuhr, Kruse,
Blanford, Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then
declared Resolution #21,102 duly passed and adopted.
51890 - It was moved by Darrah and seconded by Green that Resolution #21,103,
approving and authorizing an Agreement for Beverage and Vending Services with
Atlantic Bottling Company relative to providing beverages at recreational facilities,
be adopted. Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor put the question
on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted.
Aye: Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: None. Motion
Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #21,103 duly passed and adopted.
51891 - It was moved by Miller and seconded by deBuhr that Resolution #21,104, approving
and accepting nineteen Warranty Deeds and nineteen Temporary Easements, in
conjunction with the Center Street Recreational Trail Project, be adopted. Following
due consideration by the Council, the Mayor put the question on the motion and
upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller,
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deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The
Mayor then declared Resolution #21,104 duly passed and adopted.
51892 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Green that Resolution #21,105, approving
and authorizing execution and delivery of Quit Claim Deeds conveying title to
certain vacated right-of-way to Geisler Rentals, LLC and Aaron & Jolene Carolan, in
conjunction with completion of the Dry Run Creek Watershed Improvement Project,
be adopted. Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor put the question
on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted.
Aye: Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: None. Motion
Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #21,105 duly passed and adopted.
51893 - It was moved by Darrah and seconded by Blanford that Resolution #21,106,
approving and accepting the low bid of Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc., in the amount
of $67,418.73, for the 2018 Permeable Alley Project, be adopted. Following a
question by Jim Skaine, 2215 Clay Street, the Mayor put the question on the motion
and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller,
deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The
Mayor then declared Resolution #21,106 duly passed and adopted.
51894 - It was moved by Miller and seconded by Blanford that Resolution #21,107,
approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Service Agreement with
Snyder & Associates, Inc. relative to the Greenhill Road Traffic Study, be adopted.
Following a question by Councilmember deBuhr, response by City Engineer Resler
and comment by Jim Skaine, 2215 Clay Street, the Mayor put the question on the
motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye:
Miller, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: deBuhr. Motion Carried. The
Mayor then declared Resolution #21,107 duly passed and adopted.
51895 - It was moved by Darrah and seconded by Blanford that Resolution #21,108,
approving an amendment to the Central Business District Overlay Zoning District
site plan relative to an MU2 development in the 100 block of East 2nd Street, be
adopted. Don Blough, 527 Jessica Lane, and Eagle View Partners Developer Mark
Kittrell commented. Following questions and comments by Councilmembers
deBuhr, Kruse and Miller, and responses by Community Services Manager Howard,
the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following
named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller, deBuhr, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland,
Green. Nay: Kruse. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #21,108
duly passed and adopted.
51896 - It was moved by Darrah and seconded by Miller that Ordinance #2924, amending
Chapter 27, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances, relative to sanitary sewer rates, be
passed upon its first consideration. Following due consideration by the Council, the
Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named
Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland,
Green. Nay: None. Motion carried.
51897 - It was moved by Darrah and seconded by Green that Ordinance #2925, amending
Chapter 27, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances, relative to storm water
management rates, be passed upon its first consideration. Following due
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consideration by the Council, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon
call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller, deBuhr,
Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: None. Motion carried.
51898 - It was moved by Blanford and seconded by Green that the bills and payroll be
allowed as presented, and that the Controller/City Treasurer be authorized to issue
City checks in the proper amounts and on the proper funds in payment of the same.
Upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller,
deBuhr, Kruse, Blanford, Darrah, Wieland, Green. Nay: None. Motion carried.
51899 - Councilmember Blanford welcomed new University of Northern Iowa Student
Liaison Jacob Madden.
51900 - Community Main Street Director Carol Lilly commented on the Strategic Planning
Session and responded to a question by Councilmember Green.
Community Development Director Sheetz responded to questions and concerns by
Larry Wyckoff, 4241 Eastpark Road, relating to the Highway 58/Viking Road
intersection and traffic congestion.
Jim Skaine, 2215 Clay Street, expressed concerns about freedom of speech and
the current form of government.
David Haugebak, 2516 Ashland Avenue, expressed concerns with traffic congestion
on Highway 58.
51901 - It was moved by Blanford and seconded by Green that the meeting be adjourned at
8:42 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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Jacqueline Danielsen, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda
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AGENDA
CITY OF CEDAR FALLS, IOWA
REGULAR MEETING, CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MAY 7, 2018
7:00 PM AT CITY HALL
A. Call to Order by the Mayor.
B. Roll Call.
C. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 16, 2018.
D. Agenda Revisions.
E. Special Order of Business:
1. Public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the
Center Street Recreational Trail Project.
a. Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published April 20, 2018)
b. Written objections filed with the City Clerk.
c. Oral comments.
2. Resolution approving and adopting the plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for
the Center Street Recreational Trail Project.
3. Public hearing on a proposed Agreement for Private Development and conveyance of certain city-
owned real estate to CRMS, L.L.C.
a. Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published April 20, 2018)
b. Written objections filed with the City Clerk.
c. Oral comments.
4. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement for Private Development and a
Minimum Assessment Agreement with CRMS, L.L.C., and approving and authorizing execution of
a Quit Claim Deed conveying title to certain real estate to CRMS, L.L.C.
5. Public hearing on a proposed Agreement for Private Development and conveyance of certain city-
owned real estate to FN Investors, L.L.C.
a. Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published April 20, 2018)
b. Written objections filed with the City Clerk.
c. Oral comments.
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6. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement for Private Development and a
Minimum Assessment Agreement with FN Investors, L.L.C., and approving and authorizing
execution of a Quit Claim Deed conveying title to certain real estate to FN Investors, L.L.C.
7. Public hearing on a proposed Agreement for Private Development and conveyance of certain city-
owned real estate to Schuerman Construction, Inc.
a. Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published April 20, 2018)
b. Written objections filed with the City Clerk.
c. Oral comments.
8. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement for Private Development and a
Minimum Assessment Agreement with Schuerman Construction, Inc., and approving and
authorizing execution of a Quit Claim Deed conveying title to certain real estate to Schuerman
Construction, Inc.
9. Public hearing on the proposed Amendment No. 4 to the Cedar Falls Unified Highway 58 Corridor
Urban Renewal Plan.
a. Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published April 26, 2018)
b. Written objections filed with the City Clerk.
c. Oral comments.
10. Resolution determining an area of the City to be an economic development area, and that the
rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development or a combination thereof, of such area is
necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City;
designating such area as appropriate for urban renewal projects; and adopting Amendment No. 4
to the Cedar Falls Unified Highway 58 Corridor Urban Renewal Plan.
11. Pass an ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all
property located within the amended Cedar Falls Unified Highway 58 Corridor Urban Renewal
Area, in the City of Cedar Falls, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Cedar Falls,
County of Black Hawk, Cedar Falls Community School District, Hudson Community School District,
and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans,
monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by the city
in connection with the amended Cedar Falls Unified Highway 58 Corridor Urban Renewal Area
(Amendment No. 4 to the Cedar Falls Unified Highway 58 Corridor Urban Renewal Plan), upon its
first consideration.
12. Public hearing on a proposed plan for the proposed South Cedar Falls Urban Renewal Area.
a. Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published April 26, 2018)
b. Written objections filed with the City Clerk.
c. Oral comments.
13. Resolution determining an area of the City to be an economic development area, and that the
rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development or a combination thereof, of such area is
necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City;
designating such area as appropriate for urban renewal projects; and adopting the South Cedar
Falls Urban Renewal Plan.
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14. Pass an ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all
property located within the South Cedar Falls Urban Renewal Area in the City of Cedar Falls,
County of Black Hawk, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Cedar
Falls, County of Black Hawk, Cedar Falls Community School District, Hudson Community School
District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on
loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by
the City in connection with the South Cedar Falls Urban Renewal Area, upon its first consideration.
15. Public hearing on proposed amendments to the City’s FY18 Budget.
a. Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published April 20, 2018)
b. Written objections filed with the City Clerk.
c. Oral comments.
16. Resolution approving and adopting amendments to the City’s FY18 Budget.
17. Public hearing on the proposed issuance of not to exceed $5,800,000.00 General Obligation
Bonds (for Essential Corporate Purposes).
a. Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published April 20, 2018)
b. Written objections filed with the City Clerk.
c. Oral comments.
18. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$5,800,000.00 General Obligation Bonds (for Essential Corporate Purposes).
19. Public hearing on the proposed issuance of not to exceed $550,000.00 General Obligation Bonds
(for a General Corporate Purpose).
a. Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published April 20, 2018)
b. Written objections filed with the City Clerk.
c. Oral comments.
20. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$550,000.00 General Obligation Bonds (for a General Corporate Purpose).
21. Public hearing on the proposed issuance of not to exceed $350,000.00 General Obligation Bonds
(for General Corporate Purposes).
a. Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published April 20, 2018)
b. Written objections filed with the City Clerk.
c. Oral comments.
22. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$350,000.00 General Obligation Bonds (for General Corporate Purposes).
F. Old Business:
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1. Pass Ordinance #2922, amending Chapter 29, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances relative to
removal of familial terminology to be in conformance with the Code of Iowa, upon its third & final
consideration.
G. New Business:
1. Consent Calendar: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single motion without
separate discussion, unless someone from the Council or public requests that a specific item be
considered separately.)
a. Approve the recommendation of the Mayor relative to the appointment of Jacob Madden as
Student Liaison, term ending 04/30/2019.
b. Receive and file the Committee of the Whole minutes of April 16, 2018 relative to the
following items:
(1) Sewer Rate Study.
(2) Stormwater Rate Study.
(3) Highway 58/Viking Road Update.
(4) Bills & Payroll.
c. Receive and file the City Council Work Session minutes of April 30, 2018.
d. Receive and file the City Council Goal Setting Report of November 13, 2017 and November
15, 2017, and Organizational Effectiveness Report of March 26, 2018.
e. Receive and file Departmental Monthly Reports of March 2018.
f. Receive and file the Bi-Annual Report of College Hill Partnership relative to FY18 Self-
Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) Funds and an FY18 Economic
Development Grant.
g. Receive and file the FY18 Report of Mill Race Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
relative to an FY18 Economic Development Grant.
h. Receive and file the bids received for the 2018 Permeable Alley Project.
i. Receive and file the bids received for the Campus Street Box Culvert Project.
j. Approve a request for a temporary variance from Section 7-415 of the Code of Ordinances,
Moving of certain buildings prohibited; safety of route, to allow a building exceeding 34 feet
to be moved from 10 East Main Street to 310 East 4th Street.
k. Approve a request for temporary signs for the College Hill Arts Festival, June 12-17, 2018.
l. Approve the following applications for cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permits:
(1) Fareway Stores, 214 North Magnolia Drive.
(2) Happy's Wine & Spirits, 5925 University Avenue.
(3) Hy-Vee Food Store, 6301 University Avenue.
(4) Hy-Vee Gas, 6527 University Avenue.
(5) King Star, 2228 Lincoln Street.
(6) Metro Mart, 103 Franklin Street.
(7) Music Station, 1420 West 1st Street.
(8) Prime Mart, 2323 Main Street.
(9) The Landmark, 107 Main Street.
(10) Wal-Mart, 525 Brandilynn Boulevard.
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m. Approve the following applications for beer permits and liquor licenses:
(1) Tobacco Outlet Plus, 4116 University Avenue, Class C beer - renewal.
(2) Hy-Vee Clubroom, 6301 University Avenue, Special Class C liquor - renewal.
(3) Berk's Main Street Pub, 207 Main Street, Class C liquor - renewal.
(4) Suds & Suds Circle Pizza, 2223 1/2 College Street, Class C liquor & outdoor service -
renewal.
(5) Sturgis Falls Celebration, Island Park Beach House, Class B beer & outdoor service - 5-
day permit.
(6) Sturgis Falls Celebration, Gateway Park, Special Class C liquor & outdoor service - 5-day
permit.
2. Resolution Calendar: (The following items will be acted upon by roll call vote on a single motion
without separate discussion, unless someone from the Council or public requests that a specific
item be considered separately.)
a. Resolution approving and adopting the FY19 City Council Goals & Objectives.
b. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a Notice of Termination and a 28E
Agreement for Cooperative Operation of the Island Park Beach House with the North Shore
Boat Club.
c. Resolution approving and authorizing an Agreement for Beverage and Vending Services
with Atlantic Bottling Company relative to providing beverages at recreational facilities.
d. Resolution approving and authorizing the purchase of a wide area mower from Deike
Implement.
e. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a Contract with Laser Line Striping
relative to 2018 pavement marking services.
f. Resolution approving and authorizing expenditure of funds for repair and replacement of the
influent pump station electrical system at the Water Reclamation Facility.
g. Resolution approving the Certificate of Completion and accepting the work of Municipal Pipe
Tool Company, LLC for the 2016 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
h. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of two Easement Contracts, and approving
and accepting two Permanent Easements and three Temporary Easements, in conjunction
with the Campus Street Box Culvert Project.
i. Resolution approving and accepting nineteen Warranty Deeds and nineteen Temporary
Easements, in conjunction with the Center Street Recreational Trail Project.
j. Resolution approving and authorizing execution and delivery of Quit Claim Deeds conveying
title to certain vacated right-of-way to Geisler Rentals, LLC and Aaron & Jolene Carolan, in
conjunction with completion of the Dry Run Creek Watershed Improvement Project.
k. Resolution approving and accepting a Permanent Utility Easement, in conjunction with the
Highway 58 & Viking Road Project.
l. Resolution approving the Certificate of Completion and accepting the work of Mike Dolan
Concrete & Masonry, Inc. for the 2015 Public Sidewalk Repair, Pedestrian Ramp and
Patching Project.
m. Resolution approving and accepting completion of public improvements in Wild Horse Third
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Addition.
n. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of Supplemental Agreement No. 6 with
AECOM Technical Services, Inc. relative to the Downtown Levee Improvements Project.
o. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a Maintenance and Repair Agreement
with Hawkeye Hotels, Inc. relative to a post-construction stormwater management plan for
property located at the northwest intersection of Main Street and West 1st Street.
p. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a Maintenance and Repair Agreement
with Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. relative to a post-construction stormwater management plan
for 2900 Capital Way.
q. Resolution approving and accepting the low bid of Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc., in the
amount of $67,418.73, for the 2018 Permeable Alley Project.
r. Resolution approving and accepting the low bid of Peterson Contractors, Inc., in the amount
of $317,558.60, for the Campus Street Box Culvert Project.
s. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Service Agreement with
Snyder & Associates, Inc. relative to the Greenhill Road Traffic Study.
t. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a lease with Community Main Street Inc.
relative to relocating an office building for Community Main Street.
u. Resolution approving a College Hill Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District site plan for a
detached garage and driveway improvements at 1926 Tremont Street.
v. Resolution approving the preliminary plat of River Place 4th Addition.
w. Resolution approving the final plat of River Place 4th Addition.
x. Resolution approving an amendment to the Central Business District Overlay Zoning District
site plan relative to an MU2 development in the 100 block of East 2nd Street.
y. Resolution approving and authorizing submission of a High Quality Jobs Program Business
Financial Assistance Application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority on behalf of
Baird Mounting Systems/Threads.
3. Pass an ordinance amending Chapter 27, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances, relative to sanitary
sewer rates, upon its first consideration.
4. Pass an ordinance amending Chapter 27, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances, relative to storm
water management rates, upon its first consideration.
H. Allow Bills and Payroll.
I. City Council Referrals.
J. City Council Updates.
K. Executive Session to discuss Property Acquisition per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j) to discuss the
purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected
to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the
governmental body would receive for that property, following Public Forum.
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L. Public Forum. (Speakers will have one opportunity to speak for up to 5 minutes on topics germane to
City business.)
M. Adjournment.
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