City Council Meeting

CITY HALL CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, JANUARY 6, 2025 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 (virtual), Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Absent: None. Mayor Laudick led the Pledge of Allegiance. 55122 - It was moved by Hawbaker and seconded by Crisman that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 16, 2024 be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 55123 - Dennis Pruckler, Cedar Falls, complimented staff on salting of city streets and commented on birdwatching and additional outdoor opportunities in the community. John DeKock, Cedar Falls, commented on state and city code regarding snow removal. Rosemary Beach, Cedar Falls, commented on the history of the University of Northern Iowa and preservation of the Seerley House. Michael Maloney, Cedar Falls, commented on the Recreation Center and discussed changes he’d like to see. Mayor Laudick commented. 55124 - Director of Community Development Sheetz reminded the public of the Parks Master Plan Survey and asked for the public’s input. Director Sheetz also encouraged the public to sign up for Notify Me to receive updates. Director of Finance & Business Operations Rodenbeck noted that the Annual Library Report will be held at 5 PM Monday, January 13, 2025, on the 2nd Floor of the Library. Mayor Laudick announced the next City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Mayor also announced the State of the City Address to be held at 11 AM on January 16, 2025, in the City Hall Council Foyer. 55125 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of December 19, 2024, this was the time and place for a public hearing on a proposed Hidden Pines Urban Renewal Plan for a proposed Urban Renewal Area. It was then moved by Latta and seconded by Ganfield that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 55126 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written communications filed to the proposed plan. Upon being advised that there were no written communications on file, the Mayor then called for oral comments. Economic Development Coordinator Graham provided an overview on the proposed plan. There being no one else present wishing to speak about the proposed plan, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 55127 - It was moved by Hawbaker and seconded by Schultz that Resolution #23,890, determining an area of the City to be an economic development area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or a combination thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or  -2- welfare of the residents of the City; designating such area as appropriate for urban renewal projects; and adopting the Hidden Pines Urban Renewal Plan, 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, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #23,890 duly passed and adopted. 55128 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Hawbaker that Ordinance #3092, providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Hidden Pines Urban Renewal Area, in the City of Cedar Falls, County of Black Hawk, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Cedar Falls, County of Black Hawk, Cedar Falls Community School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to an indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by the City in connection with the Hidden Pines Urban Renewal Area, be passed upon its first 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. 55129 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Hawbaker that Ordinance #3090, amending Chapter 2, Administration of the Code of Ordinances relative to reestablishing the College Hill Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID), 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, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Ordinance #3090 duly passed and adopted. 55130 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Latta that Ordinance #3091, amending Chapter 23, Traffic and Motor Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances relative to removing calendar parking on certain portions of Ellen Street, 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, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Ordinance #3091 duly passed and adopted. 55131 - It was moved by Hawbaker and seconded by Crisman 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 December 16, 2024 relative to the following items: a) Traffic Management Policy. b) Human Rights Commission Annual Report. Receive and file the Board of Trustees of the Municipal Electric Utility, Gas Utility, Water Utility, Communications Utility, and City of Cedar Falls City Council Joint Meeting minutes of December 5, 2024. Receive and file the report of the Mayor relative to the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem for 2025.  -3- Receive and file the report of the Mayor relative to the appointment of Standing Committees for 2025. Receive and file the following resignation of members from Boards and Commissions: a) Sonja Bock, Human Rights Commission. Receive and file the Bi-Annual Report of College Hill Partnership relative to FY2025 Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) funds and an FY2025 Economic Development Grant. Approve the application of Mini Mart, 1420 West 1st Street, for a cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permit. Approve the following applications for retail alcohol licenses: a) Second State Brewing, 203 State Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. b) Wild Hare American Bar and Grill, 2512 Whitetail Drive, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. Motion carried unanimously. 55132 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Latta that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution #23,891, approving and authorizing execution of a Lease with Paula DeBuhr relative to property vacated by flood buyout programs. Resolution #23,892, approving and authorizing execution of a Lease with Dennis Carlo relative to property vacated by flood buyout programs. Resolution #23,893, approving and authorizing execution of a Lease with Patrick Renner relative to property vacated by flood buyout programs. Resolution #23,894, approving and authorizing execution of an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Codametrics, Inc. relative to the College Hill Zoning Update Project. Resolution #23,895, approving a College Hill Neighborhood (CHN) Overlay Zoning District site plan for a building addition and façade updates at 2128 College Street. Resolution #23,896, approving the preliminary plat of Terraces at West Glen Third Addition. Resolution #23,897, approving the final plat of Terraces at West Glen Third Addition. Resolution #23,898, approving and authorizing execution of a Service/Product Agreement with Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc. for demolition of structures located at 4109 West 1st Street. Resolution #23,899, approving and accepting the contract and bond of Peters Construction Corporation for the Seerley Park Improvements Project. Resolution #23,900, setting January 21, 2025 as the date of public hearing on the proposed FY2025-FY2030 Capital Improvements Program (CIP).  -4- Resolution #23,901, setting January 21, 2025 as the date of public hearing to consider entering into an Agreement for Private Development with BT Holdings, LLC. Resolution #23,902, setting January 21, 2025 as the date of public hearing to consider entering into an Agreement for Private Development with UMENB, LLC. Resolution #23,903, setting January 21, 2025 as the date of public hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-2, Residential District, to MU, Mixed Use Residential District of property located at 4616 Cedar Heights Drive. Resolution #23,904, receiving and filing, and setting January 21, 2025 as the date of the public hearing, on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 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 #23,891 through #23,904 duly passed and adopted. 55133 - It was moved by Hawbaker and seconded by Crisman that the bills and claims of January 6, 2025 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. 55134 - It was moved by Hawbaker and seconded by Kruse to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) and to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the City in that litigation pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c). Upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The City Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:31 P.M. Mayor Laudick reconvened the Council meeting at 8:16 P.M. 55135 - It was moved by Dunn and seconded by Ganfield that the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. __________________________________ Kim Kerr, CMC, City Clerk