City Council Meeting

CITY HALL CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, OCTOBER 7, 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Absent: Hawbaker. Mayor Laudick led the Pledge of Allegiance. 54978 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Latta that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 16, 2024 be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 54979 - Kim Bear, Cedar Falls, thanked City Staff and everyone involved for help in making the District Street Party a success. Reverend Larry Stumme, Waterloo, announced the United Nations Day For: The Eradication of Poverty on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls. Stumme provided a detailed handout. Kim Jordan, Cedar Falls, commented on her hopes for the future of the Sartori property and expressed concerns with the emergency services on the north side of town. 54980 - Fire Chief Zolondek, announced that in recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Cedar Falls Fire Rescue will host an open house on Tuesday, October 8, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Public Safety Center. Zolondek also announced that a fire truck will be at Hy-Vee on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 10 AM -12 PM. 54981 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman to receive and file bids received for the sale of $4,520,000 General Obligation Loan Notes, Series 2024. Following a summary of the proposed sale and comments on the City’s AAA bond rating by Jon Burmeister, PFM Financial Advisors, LLC, questions and comments by Councilmembers Schultz, Kruse, and Ganfield, Mayor Laudick and Kim Jordan, Cedar Falls, and responses by Burmeister, the motion carried unanimously. Director Rodenbeck responded to Jordan’s question. 54982 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman that Resolution #23,784, directing the sale of $4,520,000 General Obligation Loan Notes, Series 2024, 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, Latta, Kruse, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #23,784 duly passed and adopted. 54983 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman 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  -2- revocation of approval, location and operation-generally, and location and operation-exemptions, be passed upon its third & 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Ordinance #3079 duly passed and adopted. 54984 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Kruse 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 third & 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Ordinance #3080 duly passed and adopted. 54985 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Latta that Ordinance #3081, amending Chapter 19, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Code of Ordinances relative to work performed within city right-of-way or property, 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: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 54986 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Ganfield that Ordinance #3082, repealing Section 3-46, painter’s or erector’s license, of Chapter 3, Advertising, and Section 7-93, Bond; guarantee of service, of Chapter 7, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances, 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: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 54987 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman that Ordinance #3083, amending Chapter 7, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances relative to Insurance, and Chapter 25, Vehicles for Hire, of the Code of Ordinances relative to liability insurance required, 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: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 54988 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Latta that Ordinance #3084, amending Chapter 7, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances relative to bond and issuance, Chapter 10, Garbage and Refuse, of the Code of Ordinances relative to unlawful dumping; filling on private land, and Chapter 13, Licenses and Business Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances relative to bond, 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: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried.  -3- 54989 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn 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 September 16, 2024 relative to the following items: a) UNI Update. b) Discussion of Cedar Falls Economic Development Corporation Contract. Receive, file and refer to the Planning & Zoning Commission a communication from College Hill Partnership relative to renewal of the College Hill Partnership Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). Approve the following applications for retail alcohol licenses: a) Fleet Farm, 400 West Ridgeway Avenue, Class B retail alcohol - renewal. b) Fleet Farm Fuel, 108 West Ridgeway Avenue, Class B retail alcohol - renewal. c) Murphy USA, 518 Brandilynn Boulevard, Class B retail alcohol - renewal. d) Casey's General Store, 1225 Fountains Way, Class E retail alcohol - renewal. e) Prime Mart, 2728 Center Street, Class E retail alcohol - renewal. f) Fleet Farm Fuel, 108 West Ridgeway Avenue, Class B retail alcohol - change in ownership. g) Shelly O’Shea’s Irish Pub, 401 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol - new. Motion carried unanimously. 54990 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Latta that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution #23,785, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to mow the property located at 887 Maucker Road. Resolution #23,786, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to mow the property located at 1119 Calumett Drive. Resolution #23,787, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to mow the property located at 1309 State Street. Resolution #23,788, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to cleanup/remove debris from the property located at 2013 Maplewood Drive. Resolution #23,789, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to mow the property located at 5719 Westminster Drive. Resolution #23,790, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to mow the property located at 6000 Chancellor Drive. Resolution #23,791, approving and adopting the rate of $3.89 per $1,000 taxable value for the Downtown Cedar Falls Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) for FY2026. Resolution #23,792, approving and accepting a Warranty Deed for property located at 1621 East Ridgewood Drive relative to the North Cedar Heights Area Reconstruction Project.  -4- Resolution #23,793, approving and adopting 2024 Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher Program relative to the Section-8 Housing Program. Resolution #23,794, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement for professional services with Urbana Preservation & Planning, LLC relative to the historic reconnaissance survey of the Overman Park Neighborhood. Resolution #23,795, approving and authorizing execution of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Service Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. relative to the Prairie Parkway and Viking Road Intersection Improvements Project. Resolution #23,796, setting October 21, 2024 as the date of public hearing on the (FFY23) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded activities from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. . Resolution #23,797, setting October 21, 2024 as the date of public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 26, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances relative to allowing accessory dwelling units in all zoning districts that allow single-unit detached dwellings. 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Resolutions #23,785 through #23,797 duly passed and adopted. 54991- It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Ganfield that the bills and claims of October 7, 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 54992 - Mayor Laudick noted October 6-12, 2024 is Public Power Week and complimented Cedar Falls Utilities. Laudick also noted that three CFU team members are heading to Florida to help with hurricane relief. Councilmember Schultz commended the work on the Main Street Project and the opening of the 12th and Main Street round-a-bout. 54993 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Dunn that the meeting be adjourned at 7:35 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. __________________________________ Kim Kerr, CMC, City Clerk