City Council Meeting

CITY HALL CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, SEPTEMBER 3, 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. 54939 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Latta that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2024 be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 54940 - Rick Sharp, Cedar Falls, commented on various roundabouts throughout the city and requested adding roundabouts at the intersections of Prairie Parkway and Greenhill Road and Rownd Street and Greenhill Road. Director of Public Works Schrage commented. 54941 - Director of Finance & Business Operations Rodenbeck provided details on the Hope & Honor 5K being held on September 11, 2024. 54942 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman that Ordinance #3075, amending Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances relative to salary of members and salary of the Mayor, 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 #3075 duly passed and adopted. 54943 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Hawbaker that Ordinance #3076, amending Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances relative to oath; bond and powers and duties, 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 #3076 duly passed and adopted. 54944 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Hawbaker that Ordinance #3077, amending Chapter 16, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, of the Code of Ordinances relative to discharge of weapons, be passed upon its third and final consideration. Following comments by Councilmember Ganfield, 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 #3077 duly passed and adopted. 54945 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Latta that Ordinance #3078, amending Chapter 24, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances relative to applicability, definitions and requirements for approval of stormwater management plan, be passed upon its third and final consideration. Following comments and questions  -2- by Councilmember Kruse, and responses by 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Ordinance #3078 duly passed and adopted. 54946 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Hawbaker that the following items on the Consent Calendar be received, filed, and approved: Receive and file the City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of August 19, 2024 relative to the following item: a) Public Transit. Receive and file the following resignation of members from Boards and Commissions: a) Julie Etheredge, Historic Preservation Commission. Receive and file communication from the Civil Service Commission relative to the following certified lists: a) Civil CAD/GIS Technician. b) Construction Project Manager. Approve the following applications for retail alcohol licenses: a) Aldi Inc., 315 Brandilynn Boulevard, Class B retail alcohol - renewal. b) Escapology Cedar Falls, 2518 Melrose Drive, Special Class C retail alcohol - renewal. c) Blue Room, 201 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol - renewal. d) Hilton Garden Inn, 7213 Nordic Drive, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. e) Holiday Inn & Suites Hotel/Event Center, 7400 Hudson Road, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. f) The Brass Tap, 419 & 421 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. g) The Landmark, 107 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. h) The Pump Haus Pub & Grill, 311 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. i) Wilbo, 118 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. j) Aldi Inc., 315 Brandilynn Boulevard, Class B retail alcohol - change in ownership. k) Jorgensen Plaza (Table 1912, Diamond Event Center and Gilmore’s Pub), 5307 Caraway Lane, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - temporary expansion of outdoor service area. (October 3, 2024) l) The Horny Toad American Bar & Grille,202 - 204 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol - temporary outdoor service. (September 21, 2024) Motion carried unanimously. 54947 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Kruse to approve the following recommendation of the Mayor relative to the appointment of members to Boards and Commissions: a) Maggie Watkins, Planning & Zoning Commission, term ending 11/01/2027.  -3- Following comments by Mayor Laudick and Maggie Watkins, the motion carried unanimously. 54948 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Crisman to approve the application of Crossroads Fireworks LLC for a fireworks display permit for September 28, 2024. Following comments by Event Organizer Jacob Paul, questions by Councilmember Kruse, and Rick Sharp, Cedar Falls, and responses by City Attorney Rogers and Mayor Laudick, the motion carried unanimously. 54949 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Hawbaker that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution #23,759, approving and authorizing the Transfer of Funds from the General Fund to the Health Insurance Fund and Capital Projects Fund relative to the Fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Resolution #23,760, approving and authorizing execution of a Service/Product Agreement with Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc. relative to demolition of structures located at 2603 South Union Road, 2617 South Union Road, and 6512 West Ridgeway Avenue. Resolution #23,761, approving and authorizing execution of an Assignment and Assumption Agreement relative to an Agreement for Private Development and conveyance of development property by CV Commercial, LLC a/k/a CV Commercial, L.L.C. ("CV") to CV Commercial 4, LLC ("CV4"). Resolution #23,762, approving and adopting the May 18, 2022 Cedar Falls Resilience Plan as presented by Perkins & Will. Resolution #23,763, approving and authorizing execution of an Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance for property located at 515 West 1st Street. Resolution #23,764, approving and authorizing submission of a Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant application to the Federal Railroad Administration; and approving and authorizing the local match relative to abandoning and removing the Cedar Falls Rail Spur. Resolution #23,765, approving and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the purchase of a F-250 Ford truck for the Public Works Department. Resolution #23,766, approving and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the purchase of a Ford Transit-250 for the Cable Television Division. Resolution #23,767, approving and accepting the contract and bond of Owen Contracting, Inc. for the Viking Road & Prairie Parkway Intersection Improvements Project. 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 #23,759 through #23,767  -4- duly passed and adopted. 54950 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Crisman that Resolution #23,768, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement with HKGi relative to consultant services for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, be adopted. Following comments and questions by Councilmembers Kruse and Ganfield, and responses by Director of Community Development Sheetz and City Administrator Gaines, 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 Resolution #23,768 duly passed and adopted. 54951 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Latta that Ordinance #3079, amending Chapter 5, Alcoholic and Malt Beverages, of the Code of Ordinances relative to the purpose, eligibility for license, conditions for issuance of license, approval required, application for approval; granting of approval, suspension or revocation of approval, location and operation-generally, and location and operation- exemptions, be passed upon its first consideration. Following questions by Councilmember Kruse and Mayor Laudick, and responses by Planning & Community Services Manager Howard, 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. 54952 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman that Ordinance #3080, amending Chapter 12, Human Relations, of the Code of Ordinances relative to the Human Rights Commission; membership; appointment of members; term of office; and qualifications, be passed upon its first consideration. Following comments by Mayor Laudick, questions by Councilmembers Ganfield and Latta, and responses by City Attorney Rogers and Mayor Laudick, 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. 54953 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Hawbaker that the bills and claims of September 3, 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. 54954 - Councilmember Kruse questioned where to find information about Land Use Permits in the Code of Ordinances. Director of Community Development Sheetz and Mayor Laudick responded. Councilmember Dunn provided information on the Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Recycling Drop-off Event being held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 and encouraged people to volunteer. She also noted that registration is required to participate. Councilmember Kruse commented. Councilmember Latta congratulated the Cedar Falls School District and the  -5- Community on the turnout for the first home Cedar Falls football game and thanked Public Safety for traffic control. 54955 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Kruse to refer to Goal Setting a discussion on escalating the timetable of adding roundabouts to the intersections at Prairie Parkway and Greenhill Road and Rownd Street and Greenhill Road. Mayor commented that he will include in Goal Setting. 54956 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman that the meeting be adjourned at 7:33 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. __________________________________ Kim Kerr, CMC, City Clerk