City Council Meeting

CITY HALL CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, DECEMBER 18, 2023 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 7:00 P.M. on the above date. Members present: Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding, Ganfield, Sires, Dunn. Absent: None. Mayor Green led the Pledge of Allegiance. 54568 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Harding that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 4, 2023 be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 54569 - The Mayor then asked if there were any agenda revisions. City Clerk Kerr noted that item #36 on the Resolution Calendar was being removed from the agenda. 54570 - Elana Aldrich, Cedar Falls, expressed appreciation for the immediate attention to the safety concerns at the intersection of 1st Street and Union Road. She asked for continued attention to the intersection and a long-term solution that addresses safety concerns. Public Works Director Schrage provided photos and an update of changes made at the intersection, and an update of the DOT safety analysis study. Jim Sheerer, Cedar Falls, echoed the comments of Ms. Aldrich and expressed concerns with the safety of the intersection. He requested that this issue be kept on the front burner and that the concerned citizens be kept informed of updates. Mayor Green and Councilmember Sires commented. Alex, Cedar Falls, requested the City of Cedar Falls show solidarity with the Palestinians and that City Council pass a resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Mayor Green commented. Noah Hackbart, UNI Student Liaison, expressed his excitement with the Panthers on Parade project. 54571 - Mayor Green announced that in accordance with the public notice of December 5, 2023, this was the time and place for a public hearing on proposed amendments to the City’s FY2024 Budget. It was then moved by Ganfield and seconded by Harding that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 54572 - 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. Controller/City Treasurer Roeding provided an update on the amendments. There being no one else present wishing to speak about the proposed amendments, the Mayor  -2- declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 54573 - It was moved by Harding and seconded by deBuhr that Resolution #23,416, approving and adopting amendments to the City's FY2024 Budget, 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: Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding, Ganfield, Sires, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #23,416 duly passed and adopted. 54574- It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Ganfield that Ordinance #3046, amending Chapter 9, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the Code of Ordinances relative to installation of post indicator valves, 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: Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding, Ganfield, Sires, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Ordinance #3046 duly passed and adopted. 54575 - It was moved by Harding and seconded by Kruse that the following items on the Consent Calendar be received, filed, and approved: Receive and file the City Council Standing Committee minutes of December 4, 2023 relative to the following items: a) Youth Commission Update. b) Human Rights Commission Annual Report. c) Grow Cedar Valley Update. Approve the following recommendations of the Mayor relative to the appointment of members to Boards and Commissions: a) Rick Mott, Board of Electrical Appeals, term ending 12/31/2027. b) Jerry Bjerke, Board of Electrical Appeals, term ending 12/31/2027. c) Julie Gardner, Board of Mechanical Appeals, term ending 12/31/2027. d) Nate Gruber, Board of Plumbing Appeals, term ending 12/31/2027. e) Andrew Tink, Board of Plumbing Appeals, term ending 12/31/2027. Receive and file the following resignations of members from Boards and Commissions: a) Robert Wright, Human Rights Commission. Receive and file Reformatted and Renumbered Administrative Policies. Receive and file the Abstract of Votes for the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election. Approve the following applications for retail alcohol licenses: a) Huhot Mongolian Grill, 6301 University Avenue, Special Class C retail alcohol - renewal. b) Rancho Chico, 618 Brandilynn Boulevard, Class C retail alcohol - renewal. c) Sharky's Fun House, 2223 College Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor  -3- service - renewal. Motion carried unanimously. 54576 - Following comments by Councilmembers Schultz and Ganfield, and response by City Attorney Rogers, it was moved by Kruse and seconded by Harding to pull items #16 - #33 on the resolution calendar and suspend the rules and vote on these items together. Motion carried unanimously. It was then moved by Kruse and seconded by Harding that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution #23,417, approving and adopting CFD 1007: Admin Policy - Standard Municipal Index Management. Resolution #23,418, approving and adopting CFD 1020: Admin Policy - Formatting of City Policies. Resolution #23,419, designating authorized signatories for financial accounts and vehicles of the City. Resolution #23,420, approving and authorizing an Agreement with Brycer, LLC, relative to compliance administration, including acceptance of electronic compliance filings and collecting filing fees. Resolution #23,421, approving and adopting an amendment to the FY24 Fee Schedule relative to establishing fees for the filing of reports with the City’s third- party administrator relative to Fire Code compliance. Resolution #23,422, approving the final plat of Ashworth North Subdivision. Resolution #23,423, approving the repair of one pump at 17th Street Lift Station and the purchase of two pumps at Cedar Heights Lift Station. 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: Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding, Sires, Ganfield, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Resolutions #23,417 and #23,423 duly passed and adopted. 54577 - It was then moved by Kruse and seconded by Harding that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution #23,424, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Alex Miller relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,425, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Amanda Stout relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project.  -4- Resolution #23,426, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Amber Wegner relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,427, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Amelia Gotera relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,428, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Bret Miller relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,429, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Caitlyn Bardle relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,430, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Casey Slack relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,431, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Chad McKinzie relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,432, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Jaylin Vander Wiel relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,433, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Leah Runyan relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,434, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Karin Desnoyers relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,435, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Mary Ingamells relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,436, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Rachel Heine relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,437, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Rachael "Rose" Smith relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,438, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Salina Gavin relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project.  -5- Resolution #23,439, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Sara Fitzgerald relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,440, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Stephanie Fever relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,441, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Susan Rolinger relative to fiberglass TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Tourism & Cultural Programs Manager Pickar provided an overview of the project. Following a question by Councilmember deBuhr, and response by Pickar, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding, Sires, Ganfield, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Resolutions #23,424 and #23,441 duly passed and adopted. 54578 - It was moved by Dunn and seconded by Harding that Resolution #23,442, setting January 2, 2024 as the date of public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Land Use Map by changing the designation from Low Density Residential Use, Greenways and Floodplain Use, and Neighborhood Commercial & Mixed Use to Low Density Residential Use and adjust the Greenways and Floodplain Use of property located North of Aldrich Elementary School and South of West Greenhill Road, be adopted. Following comments by Councilmember deBuhr, it was moved by deBuhr and seconded by Harding to amend the motion to strike January 2, 2024 and change it to January 16, 2024. Following a question by Councilmember Dunn and response by Community Development Director Sheetz, the motion to amend carried unanimously. The Mayor then put the question on the original motion as amended and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding, Ganfield, Sires, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #23,442 duly passed and adopted. 54579 - It was moved by Harding and seconded by Kruse that Resolution #23,443, setting January 2, 2024 as the date of public hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-1, Residential District & MU, Mixed Use Residential to RP, Planned Residence District of property located North of Aldrich Elementary School and South of West Greenhill Road, be adopted. It was then moved by Kruse and seconded by Harding to amend the motion to change the date from January 2, 2024 to January 16, 2024. Motion carried unanimously. Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor put the question on the original motion as amended and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding, Ganfield, Sires, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #23,443 duly passed and adopted. 54580 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Harding that the bills and claims of December 18, 2023 be allowed as presented, and that the Controller/City  -6- 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: Schultz, deBuhr, Kruse, Harding, Ganfield, Sires, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 54581 - Councilmember Sires expressed appreciation to the Operations & Maintenance Division for their quick action at the 1st Street and Union Road intersection and requested an update on 27th Street. Director Schrage responded. Sires stated he was honored to serve the citizens of Cedar Falls. Councilmember Harding stated he was honored to serve and thanked citizens, staff and Council. Councilmember deBuhr stated she was honored to serve the last 20 years and thanked staff. Mayor Green expressed gratitude to staff and citizens and his hopes for the future of Cedar Falls. 54582 - It was moved by Harding and seconded by Ganfield that the meeting be adjourned at 7:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. __________________________________ Kim Kerr, CMC, City Clerk