City Council Meeting

CITY HALL CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, APRIL 4, 2022 REGULAR MEETING, CITY COUNCIL MAYOR ROBERT M. GREEN 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 7:03 P.M. on the above date. Members present: Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding, Ganfield, Sires, Dunn. Absent: None. 53746 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Ganfield that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 21, 2022 be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 53747 - Mayor Green read a proclamation recognizing April 17-23, 2022 as City-Wide Cleanup Week. Public Works Director Schrage commented on planned efforts and responded to a question by Councilmember Dunn. 53748 - Rosemary Beach, 5018 Sage Road, spoke about the Seerley House at UNI and preservation of the historic structure. Derek Peisen, 416 North Division Street, questioned the city’s participation in UN Agenda 21 and expressed other concerns with the city. 53749 - Mayor Green announced that in accordance with the public notice of March 25, 2022, this was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the College Hill Parking Lot Improvements Project. It was then moved by Kruse and seconded by Ganfield that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 53750 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written communications filed to the proposed project. Upon being advised that there were no written communications on file, the Mayor then called for oral comments. City Engineer Wicke provided a brief summary of the proposed project. There being no one else present wishing to speak about the proposed project, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 53751 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by deBuhr that Resolution #22,724, approving and adopting the plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the College Hill Parking Lot Improvements 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: Ganfield, Sires, Dunn, Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #22,724 duly passed and adopted. 53752 - Mayor Green announced that in accordance with the public notice of March 25, 2022, this was the time and place for a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 26, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances relative to principal permitted uses in the M-1 Light Industrial District. It was then moved by Kruse and  -2- seconded by Harding that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 53753 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written communications filed to the proposed amendments. Upon being advised that there were no written communications on file, the Mayor then called for oral comments. Planning & Community Services Manager Howard provided a brief summary of the proposed amendments. There being no one else present wishing to speak about the proposed amendments, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 53754 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Kruse that Ordinance #3008, amending Chapter 26, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances relative to principal permitted uses in the M-1 Light Industrial District, be passed upon its first consideration. Following questions and comments by Councilmember Ganfield and Mayor Green, and responses by City Attorney Rogers, Planning & Community Services Manager Howard and Mayor Green, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Ganfield, Sires, Dunn, Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding. Nay: None. Motion carried. 53555 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Schultz that Ordinance #3006, amending Chapter 26, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances relative to increasing parking ratios for residential mixed-use and multi-unit buildings in the Downtown Character District to .75 parking spaces per bedroom, but not less than one parking space per unit, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission, be passed upon its third and final 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: Ganfield, Sires, Dunn, Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Ordinance #3006 duly passed and adopted 53756 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Ganfield that Ordinance #3007, amending Chapter 7, Building and Building Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances relative to discharge of stormwater or groundwater into the city sanitary sewer system, be passed upon its second 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: Ganfield, Sires, Dunn, Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding. Nay: None. Motion carried. 53757 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Ganfield that the following items on the Consent Calendar be received, filed and approved: Approve the following recommendations of the Mayor relative to the appointment of members to Boards and Commissions: a) Jennifer Rasmussen, Board of Adjustment, term expiring 03/31/2027. b) Ken Kagy, Board of Electrical Appeals, term expiring 12/31/2025. c) Jeff Thompson, Board of Mechanical Appeals, term expiring 12/31/2025. d) Glenn Behrends, Board of Plumbing Appeals, term expiring 12/31/2025. e) Dan Berregaard, Board of Rental Housing Appeals, term expiring 05/01/2026.  -3- f) Kim Kranz, Board of Rental Housing Appeals, term expiring 05/01/2026. Receive and file the City Council Work Session minutes of March 21, 2022 relative to the following items: a) Collaborative Opportunities with UNI. b) Downtown Zoning Changes (continuation of previous discussion). Receive and file a communication from the Civil Service Commission relative to the certified list for the position of Maintenance Worker. Receive and file Departmental Monthly Reports of February 2022. Approve the following applications for beer permits and liquor licenses: a) Godfather's Pizza, 1621 West 1st Street, Class B beer - renewal. b) Luxe Nail Bar, 5907 University Avenue, Class C liquor - renewal. c) Mary Lou's Bar & Grill, 2719 Center Street, Class C liquor & outdoor service - renewal. d) Bani's, 2128 College Street, Class E liquor – renewal. e) Amvets, 1934 Irving Street, Class A liquor & outdoor service - temporary expansion of outdoor service area. Motion carried unanimously. 53758 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Harding that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution #22,725, approving and accepting four Permanent Public Access Easements, pursuant to the Third Amendment to Agreement for Private Development with River Place Properties, LC. Resolution #22,726, approving and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the purchase of dump truck chassis for the Public Works Department. Resolution #22,727, approving and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the purchase of a generator for the Water Reclamation Division. Resolution #22,728, receiving and filing the bids, and approving and accepting the low bid of Owen Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $281,000.33, for the Lake Street Trail Project. Resolution #22,729, approving and accepting the contract and bond of Municipal Pipe Tool Company, LLC for the 2022 CDBG Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Resolution #22,730, receiving and filing, and setting April 18, 2022 as the date of public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the West 27th Street Reconstruction Project. Resolution #22,731, setting April 18, 2022 as the date of public hearing on the proposed conveyance of interest in certain real estate to Cedar Falls Community School District. Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor put the question on the  -4- motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Ganfield, Sires, Dunn, Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Resolutions #22,725 through #22,731 duly passed and adopted. 53759 - It was moved by Harding and seconded by deBuhr that Ordinance #3009, amending Chapter 11, Housing, of the Code of Ordinances relative to the Housing Commission, be passed upon its first consideration. Community Development Director Sheetz gave a brief overview of the proposed amendment. 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: Ganfield, Sires, Dunn, Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding. Nay: None. Motion carried. 53760 - It was moved by Harding and seconded by deBuhr that Ordinance #3010, amending Chapter 23, Traffic and Motor Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances relative to prohibiting parking for the College Hill Farmers Market, be passed upon its first consideration. City Clerk Danielsen gave a brief overview of the proposed amendment. 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: Ganfield, Sires, Dunn, Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding. Nay: None. Motion carried. 53761 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Ganfield that the bills and claims of April 4, 2022 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: Ganfield, Sires, Dunn, Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding. Nay: None. Motion carried. 53762 - Councilmember Dunn expressed her appreciation to Police and Fire for letting her participate in ride-alongs and attend trainings, and encouraged Councilmembers to spend time with departments that their decisions impact. Councilmember Harding expressed appreciation for Kathryn Sogard and her work with the College Hill Partnership. Councilmember Sires expressed appreciation for Dan Aswegan and the staff who run the North Cedar Food Pantry at the Church of Nazarene. Mayor Green expressed appreciation for the opportunity to tour the National Guard Armory. 53763 - It was moved by Harding and seconded by Dunn that the meeting be adjourned at 7:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ________________________________ Jacqueline Danielsen, MMC, City Clerk