City Council Meeting

CITY HALL CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, APRIL 15, 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 7:00 P.M. on the above date. Members present: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Absent: None. Mayor Laudick led the Pledge of Allegiance. 54718 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Dunn that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2024 be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 54719 - Traci Mallaro and Lorelei Redfern, Cedar Falls, spoke in support of the new Cedar Falls Natatorium and the CAT grant agreement. Mayor Laudick commented. David Spritzer, Cedar Falls, commented on increased noise and speeding on State Street and asked for police presence. Bob Manning, Cedar Falls, expressed thanks to the Mayor for speaking at the Homebuilders Annual Housing Conference. Manning also commented on interest rates, home sales and new home construction. Reverend Michael Blackwell, Cedar Falls, commented on the quality of life and racial issues in Cedar Falls. Noah Hackbart, UNI Student Liaison, noted it was his last meeting as student liaison and thanked City Staff and City Council. Mayor Laudick and Councilmembers Dunn and Schultz commented. Kim Jensen Jordan, Cedar Falls, spoke on the future of the Sartori hospital site and healthcare in Cedar Falls. 54720 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of April 4, 2024, this was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed FY2025 Budget for the City of Cedar Falls. It was then moved by Kruse and seconded by Latta that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 54721 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written communications filed to the proposed budget. Upon being advised that there were no written communications on file, the Mayor then called for oral comments. Director of Finance & Business Operations Rodenbeck provided an update on the proposed budget. There being no one else present wishing to speak about the proposed budget, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 54722 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Ganfield that Resolution #23,567, approving and adopting the FY2025 Budget for the City of Cedar Falls, be adopted. Following comments and questions by Councilmembers Kruse, Dunn,  -2- Crisman, Ganfield, Schultz, Latta, and Hawbaker, and responses by Mayor Laudick and Director of Finance & Business Operations Rodenbeck, it was moved by Dunn and seconded by Crisman to amend the motion and remove the transfer of $100,000 surplus from FY2024 to buydown property tax and approve the budget at the $11.91 rate. Following comments by Councilmembers Ganfield, Kruse, Schultz, Hawbaker, and Latta, the motion failed 2-5, with Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, and Ganfield voting Nay. The Mayor then put the question on the original motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Latta, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: Kruse. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #23,567 duly passed and adopted. 54723 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of April 9, 2024, this was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the Orchard Hill Pickleball Court Expansion Project. It was then moved by Kruse and seconded by Schultz that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 54724 - 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 an update on the proposed project. Following opposing comments by Cedar Falls residents, Kathy Oakland, Keith Larson, Kim Kischer Larson, and Lori Newbragh, and supportive comments by Cedar Falls residents Mark Rhoades and Deb Rhoades, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 54725 - It was moved by Dunn and seconded by Hawbaker that Resolution #23,568, approving and adopting the plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the Orchard Hill Pickleball Court Expansion Project, be adopted. Following comments and questions by Councilmembers Latta, Dunn, Ganfield, Schultz, Crisman, Hawbaker, and Kruse, and Cedar Falls residents Mark Rhoades and Deb Rhoades, and responses by Recreation & Community Programs Manager Soppe and Director of Public Works Schrage, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: Ganfield. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #23,568 duly passed and adopted. 54726 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Kruse that Ordinance #3051, amending Chapter 26, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances relative to the City’s floodplain regulations, 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, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Ordinance #3051 duly passed and adopted. 54727 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Latta that Ordinance #3052, adopting the Code of Ordinances for the City of Cedar Falls, be passed upon its third and final consideration. Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor put the  -3- question on the motion and upon the call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, and Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Ordinance #3052 duly passed and adopted. 54728 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Kruse that Ordinance #3053, amending Chapter 23, Traffic and Motor Vehicle, of the Code of Ordinances relative to the speed limit on certain portions of Center Street, be passed upon its third and final consideration. Following comments by Cedar Falls residents Mark Suchy and Ramona Suchy, and Councilmember Crisman, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon the call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, and Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Ordinance #3053 duly passed and adopted. 54729 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman that Ordinance #3054, amending Chapter 17, Parks and Recreation, of the Code of Ordinances relative to the Art and Culture Center and Board, be passed upon its second consideration. Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon the call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, and Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 54730 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Kruse that Ordinance #3055, amending Chapter 17, Parks and Recreation, of the Code of Ordinances relative to the Visitors and Tourism Board, be passed upon its second consideration. Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon the call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, and Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 54731 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Kruse that Ordinance #3056, amending Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances relative to Boards and Commissions and Department of Community Development, be passed upon its second consideration. Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon the call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, and Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 54732 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Kruse that Ordinance #3057, amending Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances relative to Department of Community Development, be passed upon its second consideration. Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon the call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, and Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 54733 - It was moved by Dunn and seconded by Kruse that the following items on the Consent Calendar be received, filed, and approved:  -4- Receive and file the City Council Special Meeting minutes of April 1, 2024 relative to the following item: a) Public hearing on the proposed FY2025 Property Tax Rate for the City of Cedar Falls. Receive and file communication from the Civil Service Commission relative to the following certified lists: a) Civil CAD/GIS Technician. b) Construction Projects Manager. Approve an Order Accepting Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement with PMA North Cedar, LLC, d/b/a Prime Mart, 2728 Center Street, for a first tobacco violation. Approve the following applications for retail alcohol licenses: a) Berk's Main Street Pub, 207 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol - renewal. b) ZSAVOOZ, 206 Brandilynn Boulevard, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. c) Happy’s Wine & Spirits, 5925 University Avenue, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - 5 day permit. Motion carried unanimously. 54734 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Kruse that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution #23,569, of support for the creation of the Cedar Falls Local Housing Trust Fund. Resolution #23,570, approving an Application for Tax Abatement under the College Hill Urban Revitalization Plan for residential building improvements located at 2007 College Street. Resolution #23,571, approving and authorizing submission of a High-Quality Jobs Program Business Financial Assistance Application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority on behalf of LAFORGE, LLC. Resolution #23,572, approving and authorizing a Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Grant Agreement between the Enhance Iowa Board and the City of Cedar Falls. Resolution #23,573, approving and authorizing execution of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC relative to the Main Street Reconstruction Project. Resolution #23,574, approving and authorizing execution of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. relative to the Prairie Parkway and Viking Road Intersection Improvements Project. Resolution #23,575, receiving and filing, and setting May 6, 2024 as the date of public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the 2024 Alley Reconstruction Project.  -5- Resolution #23,576, receiving and filing, and setting May 6, 2024 as the date of public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the 2024 Sidewalk Assessment Project. Resolution #23,577, setting May 6, 2024, as the date of public hearing on the proposed amendments to the City’s FY2024 Budget. 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, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Resolutions #23,569 through #23,577 duly passed and adopted. 54735 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Ganfield that Ordinance #3058, amending Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances relative to Compensation, of Division 6, Utilities Board of Trustees, be passed upon its first consideration. Following comments by Councilmember Latta, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon the call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, and Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 54736 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Crisman that the bills and claims of April 15, 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, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 54737 - Councilmember Dunn commented on Earth Day cleanup and noted garbage bags are available for pick up at various locations within the city. Dunn also commented on the city podcast that is held every other week and is available on Spotify and the City website. Mayor Laudick also commented on Earth week cleanup and the Monarch Club at the High School. 54738 - It was moved by Dunn and seconded by Kruse that the meeting be adjourned at 8:58 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. __________________________________ Kim Kerr, CMC, City Clerk