City Council Meeting

CITY HALL CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, MARCH 4, 2024 REGULAR MEETING, CITY COUNCIL MAYOR DANIEL LAUDICK 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 7:02 P.M. on the above date. Members present: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker (via zoom), Ganfield, Dunn. Absent: Crisman. Mayor Laudick led the Pledge of Allegiance. 54656 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Ganfield that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 19, 2024 be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 54657 - Mayor Laudick read a statement regarding the request for a ceasefire in the Israel -Gaza war on behalf of the Council. 54658 - Mark Suchy, Cedar Falls, expressed concerns with the speed limit on Center Street. Sonja Bock, Cedar Falls, expressed her support of DEI efforts and asked for continued support and an Advisory Board. Bock also commented on civic engagement and diversity. The following individuals spoke in support of and requested City Council pass a resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza: Amelia Gotera, Cedar Falls Ev Wilson, Waterloo Sam Blatt, Waterloo Byron Plumly, Cedar Falls Xandra, Cedar Falls Sam Trumble, Cedar Falls Jason Droste, Cedar Falls Brad Krugg, Cedar Falls John Greer, Cedar Falls Kyle Karkosh, Waterloo Charlie Grove, Waterloo Mary Carol, Cedar Falls, thanked Council for the statement Mayor read earlier in the meeting. Josh Wilson, Cedar Falls, thanked Councilmembers and the Mayor for their response regarding a ceasefire resolution and encouraged individuals to contact State Legislators and Congress. UNI Student Liaison Hackbart announced UNI Day at the Capitol on March 5, 2024, from 11 AM – 2 PM.  -2- Pastor Larry Stumme, St. Paul Lutheran Church, commented on Martin Luther King, Civil Rights, and difficulties the black community faces and requested Waterloo and Cedar Falls work together as one community. Aliya Rahman, Waterloo, spoke of the culture and climate of Cedar Falls. Reverend Michael Blackwell, Cedar Falls, commented on racism and the quality of life in Cedar Falls. Briane Brisco, commented on racism in Cedar Falls. 54659 - Director of Finance & Business Operations Rodenbeck announced a Career Fair on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Public Works Complex from 10 AM – 1 PM and invited the public to participate in a survey regarding the Downtown Parking Feasibility Study. Rodenbeck responded to a comment by Councilmember Kruse. 54660 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of February 24, 2024, this was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the 2024 Street Restoration Project. It was then moved by Kruse and seconded by Dunn that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 54661 - 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. Principal Engineer Claypool provided a 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. 54662 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Schultz that Resolution #23,507, approving and adopting the plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the 2024 Street Restoration Project, be adopted. Following questions by Councilmembers Ganfield and Latta, and responses by Claypool, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #23,507 duly passed and adopted. 54663 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Dunn that Ordinance #3049, amending Chapter 17, Parks and Recreation, of the Code of Ordinances relative to the Cemetery Section, 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, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Ordinance #3049 duly passed and adopted.  -3- 54664 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Latta that Ordinance #3050, amending Chapter 23, Traffic and Motor Vehicle, of the Code of Ordinances relative to the speed limit on certain portions of West 27th Street, 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, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Ordinance #3050 duly passed and adopted. 54665 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Ganfield that the following items on the Consent Calendar be received, filed, and approved: Receive and file the City Council Standing Committee minutes of February 19, 2024 relative to the following items: a) Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Application 2024 – Potential regional application: Cedar Falls, Butler County, & Shell Rock. b) Budget Presentation. Approve the application of Casey's #4553, 1525 W. Ridgeway Avenue, for a cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permit. Approve the following applications for retail alcohol licenses: a) Deringer’s Public Parlor, 314 ½ Main Street, Class C retail alcohol - renewal. b) The Stuffed Olive and Roxxy, 314-316 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service -renewal. c) Hillstreet News & Tobacco, 2217 College Street, Class E retail alcohol - renewal. d) Kwik Star, 2019 College Street, Class B retail alcohol - change in ownership. e) Kwik Star, 4515 Coneflower Parkway, Class B retail alcohol - change in ownership. f) Kwik Star, 7500 Nordic Drive, Class B retail alcohol - change in ownership. g) Kwik Spirits, 4116 University Avenue, Class E retail alcohol - change in ownership. h) Patton, 317 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol - new. i) Casey’s, 1525 West Ridgeway Avenue, Class E retail alcohol - new. Motion carried unanimously. 54666 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Latta that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution #23,508, approving local match for Housing Trust Fund program in the amount of $2,620.00. Resolution #23,509, in support of a grant application to the Iowa Arts Council relative to Hearst Center cultural programs. Resolution #23,510, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with Brad Jacobson relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for  -4- the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,511, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with Brent Dahlstrom relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,512, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with Cedar Valley Arboretum at Hawkeye Community College relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,513, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with Cedar Valley Dental Associates relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,514, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with College Hill Partnership relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,515, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with Community Bank & Trust relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,516, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with First Bank relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,517, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with GreenState Credit Union relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,518, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with Hansen’s Dairy relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,519, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with Hy-Vee relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project Resolution #23,520, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with JCAM Properties LLC, relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,521, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with John Deere relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,522, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with Martin Bros. relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project.  -5- Resolution #23,523, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with Peters Construction Corp. relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,524, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with SCHEELS relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,525, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with Soifer Family McDonald's relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,526, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with Structure Real Estate relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,527, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with The Brass Tap relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,528, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with the University of Northern Iowa relative to relative to TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,529, approving and authorizing execution of a sponsorship agreement with UNITE Credit Union relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,530, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with Urban Pie relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,531, approving and authorizing execution of a sponsorship agreement with Veridian Credit Union relative to relative to TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,532, approving and authorizing execution of a sponsorship agreement with Western Home Communities relative to TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,533, approving and authorizing execution of a Sponsorship Agreement with Witham Auto relative to Panthers on Parade Sponsorship for the TC mascots Panthers on Parade Community Pride Project. Resolution #23,534, approving and authorizing execution of a Temporary Encroachment Agreement with the College Hill Neighborhood Association d/b/a College Hill Partnership relative to TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,535, approving and authorizing execution of a Temporary Encroachment Agreement with Community Bank & Trust relative to TC mascots  -6- for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,536, approving and authorizing execution of a Temporary Encroachment Agreement with Structure Real Estate relative to TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,537, approving and authorizing execution of a Temporary Encroachment Agreement with Burtis Core, Inc., d/b/a The Brass Tap relative to TC mascots for the Panthers on Parade Project. Resolution #23,538, approving and authorizing execution of a Planned Residential (RP) Zoning District Development Procedures Agreement for Panther West with Panther Farms, LLC relative to 54.79 Acres of land located North of Aldrich Elementary School and South of West Greenhill Road. Resolution #23,539, approving and authorizing submission of a Swift Current Mitigation Grant application to Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (IDHSEM) for hazard mitigation relative to purchasing repetitive loss (RL) and severe repetitive loss (SRL) properties in northern Cedar Falls. Resolution #23,540, approving the Certificate of Completion and accepting the work of Boulder Contracting, LLC for the 2023 Sidewalk Assessment Project, Zone 1. Resolution #23,541, approving the Final Statement of Expenditures for the 2023 Sidewalk Assessment Project, Zone 1. Resolution #23,542, setting March 18, 2024 as the date of public hearing to consider entering into an Agreement for Private Development, and to consider conveyance of city-owned real estate to Blackhawk Properties, LLC. Resolution #23,543, setting March 18, 2024 as the date of public hearing on the proposed amendments to Chapter 26, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances relative to the City’s floodplain regulations. 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, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Resolutions #23,508 through #23,543 duly passed and adopted. 54667 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Ganfield that the bills and claims of March 4, 2024 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: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 54668 - It was moved by Schultz and seconded by Kruse to refer to a City Council Meeting, an ordinance to change the speed limit on Center Street between Lone  -7- Tree Road and Clair Street to be a continuous 25 mph. Following comments and questions by Councilmembers Schultz, Kruse, Latta, Ganfield, and Dunn, and responses by Director of Public Works Schrage, the motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Ganfield to refer to Committee of the Whole discussion on regular Council Meetings be held on Tuesdays. Following comments by Councilmembers Kruse, Dunn and Latta, and Mayor Laudick, the motion carried 4-2, with Schultz and Dunn voting Nay. 54669 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Ganfield that the meeting be adjourned at 8:33 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. __________________________________ Kim Kerr, CMC, City Clerk