City Council Meeting

CITY HALL CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, JUNE 21, 2021 REGULAR MEETING, CITY COUNCIL SIMON HARDING, MAYOR PRO TEM, 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, at 7:00 P.M. on the above date. Members present: Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding, Darrah, Sires, Dunn. Absent: None. 53366 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Darrah that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 7, 2021 be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 53367 - Community Development Director Sheetz responded to concerns expressed by MaryJane McCollum, 807 West 2nd Street, regarding the Downtown Visioning process and the demarcation of commercial zoning on West 1st Street extending past Walnut Street and pushing into current residential areas. Ms. McCollum also commented on private property parking. Public Works Director Schrage and Public Safety Director Olson responded to comments by Rosemary Beach, 5018 Sage Road, regarding the speed limit and traffic noise on West 1st Street near Main Street. 53368 - It was moved by Darrah and seconded by Kruse that Ordinance #2990, amending Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances relative to Boards and Commissions, be passed upon its third and final consideration. Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor Pro Tem put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller, Kruse, Harding, Darrah, Sires, Dunn. Nay: deBuhr. Motion carried. The Mayor Pro Tem then declared Ordinance #2990 duly passed and adopted. 53369 - It was moved by Miller and seconded by Dunn that the following items on the Consent Calendar be received, filed and approved: Approve the following recommendations of the Mayor relative to the reappointment of members to Boards and Commissions: a) Clare Struck, Parks & Recreation Commission, term ending 06/30/2024. b) Brian Bowman, Parks & Recreation Commission, term ending 06/30/2024. c) Mario Basurto, Human Rights Commission, term ending 07/01/2024. d) Jordan Beranek, Human Rights Commission, term ending 07/01/2024. e) Melissa Heston, Human Rights Commission, term ending 07/01/2024. f) Susan Langan, Human Rights Commission, term ending 07/01/2023. g) Leslie Prideaux, Visitors & Tourism Board, term ending 07/01/2024. h) Annie Gougler, Visitors & Tourism Board, term ending 07/01/2024. i) Mary Carlson, Visitors & Tourism Board, term ending 07/01/2024. Receive and file the Work Session minutes of June 7, 2021 relative to the following item:  -2- a) Downtown Zoning Ordinance. Receive and file the Committee of the Whole minutes of June 7, 2021 relative to the following item: a) Downtown & College Hill Parking Policy Discussion. Approve a request for a temporary sign at 3409 Cedar Heights Drive, June 22- 23, 2021. Approve the following applications for cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permits: a) Bani's, 2128 College Street. b) G's Corner, 2125 College Street Suite E. c) Greenleaf Tobacco & Vaper, 5901 University Avenue. d) Hy-Vee Food Store, 6301 University Avenue. e) Hy-Vee Gas, 6527 University Avenue. f) United Wine & Liquor, 2211 College Street. Approve the following applications for beer permits and liquor licenses: a) Dollar General Store, 2921 Center Street, Class C beer & Class B wine - renewal. b) Dollar General, 1922 Valley Park Drive, Class C Beer & Class B Wine - renewal. c) Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 1614 Technology Parkway, Class C beer - renewal. d) NewAldaya Lifescapes, 7511 University Avenue, Class A liquor & outdoor service - renewal. e) Target, 214 Viking Plaza Drive, Class E liquor - renewal. f) David’s Taphouse and Dumplings, 200 West 1st Street, Class C liquor – new. g) Montage, 222-224 Main Street, Class C liquor & outdoor service – new. Motion carried unanimously. 53370 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Miller that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution #22,414, approving and authorizing execution of an Engagement Letter with Eide Bailly, LLP to perform the audit of the City's FY21 financial statements and compliance with federal award programs. Resolution #22,415, approving and authorizing execution of a Client Authorization to Bind Coverage with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. relative to renewal of the City's Public Entity Insurance for FY22. Resolution #22,416, approving and authorizing execution of an Administrative Services Agreement with Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield relative to the City’s FY22 Employee Health Plan. Resolution #22,417, approving a Stop Loss Policy with Wellmark, Inc. relative to the City’s FY22 Employee Health Plan. Resolution #22,418, approving and adopting revised job classifications. Resolution #22,419, approving and adopting the City’s FY22 Payroll Resolution.  -3- Resolution #22,420, approving and authorizing execution of a First Aid Service/Product Agreement with City Laundering Company for FY2022-FY2024. Resolution #22,421, approving and authorizing execution of a Janitorial Products Agreement with Laser Tech. USA, Inc., d/b/a Office Express/Office Products for FY2022-FY2024. Resolution #22,422, approving and authorizing execution of a Linen Services Agreement with Aramark Uniform Services for FY2022-FY2024. Resolution #22,423, approving and authorizing execution of an Office Supply & Copy Paper Product Agreement with Laser Tech. USA, Inc., d/b/a Office Express/Office Products for FY2022-FY2024. Resolution #22,424, approving and authorizing execution of a Uniform Products Agreement with ServiceWear Apparel, Inc. for FY2022-FY2024. Resolution #22,425, approving and authorizing execution of a Service/Product Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC relative to Recreation Management Software. Resolution #22,426, approving and authorizing execution of two Extensions of Leases and two new Red House Studio Leases relative to the use of 224 West Seerley Boulevard as artists’ studio space, in conjunction with the Hearst Center’s Visiting Artist Program. Resolution #22,427, approving and authorizing submission of a Rownd Trust grant application to the Cedar Falls Community Foundation by the Historic Preservation Commission. Resolution #22,428, approving and accepting a Lien Notice and Special Promissory Note for property located at 1619 Clay Street relative to the Rental to Single Family Owner Conversion Incentive Program. Resolution #22,429, approving a Second Amendment to Deed of Dedication of The Arbors First Addition. Resolution #22,430, approving and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the purchase of a dump truck and components for the Public Works Department. Resolution #22,431, approving and authorizing execution of a Storm Water Maintenance and Repair Agreement with Aldi Inc. relative to a post-construction stormwater management plan for 219 Brandilynn Boulevard. Resolution #22,432, receiving and filing the bids, and approving and accepting the low bid of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., in the amount of $265,163.35, for the West 27th Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. Resolution #22,433, setting July 6, 2021 as the date of the public hearing on a proposal to undertake a public improvement project for the West 27th Street Reconstruction Project, and to authorize acquisition of private property for said project. Resolution #22,434, receiving and filing, and setting July 6, 2021 as the date of public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate  -4- of cost for the Cyber Lane Extension Project. Resolution #22,435, setting July 6, 2021 as the date of public hearing on the FY2022 (FFY2021) Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Consortium. Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor Pro Tem put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding, Darrah, Sires, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor Pro Tem then declared Resolutions #22,414 through #22,435 duly passed and adopted. 53371 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Darrah that Resolution #22,436, approving and adopting the City’s FY22 Fee Schedule, be adopted. Following comments by Councilmembers Harding and Miller, and responses by Community Development Director Sheetz, Attorney Rogers, and Finance & Business Operations Director Rodenbeck, it was moved by Kruse and seconded by Sires to amend the motion to remove the character district commercial and multi-family review fee. The motion to amend carried 4-3, with Miller, Darrah and Dunn voting Nay. The Mayor Pro Tem then put the question on the original motion as amended, and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Miller, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding, Darrah, Sires, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor Pro Tem then declared Resolution #22,436 duly passed and adopted as amended. 53372 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Darrah that the bills and claims of June 21, 2021 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, Harding, Darrah, Sires, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 53373 - Councilmember Sires recognized the Community Playhouse and their recent presentation of Mamma Mia. Public Works Director Schrage and Public Safety Director Olson responded to questions by Councilmembers Darrah, Dunn, Harding and Kruse regarding the traffic, noise and safety concerns at the intersection of West 1st Street and Main Street. 53374 - City Administrator Gaines stated that the City is not receiving bids for some projects due to shortages of construction materials and delays in projects should be expected. 53375 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Miller that the meeting be adjourned at 7:32 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ________________________________ Jacqueline Danielsen, MMC, City Clerk