City Council Meeting

CITY HALL CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, JUNE 16, 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, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Absent: None. Mayor Laudick led the Pledge of Allegiance. 55428 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Schultz that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2025, be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 55429 - Rosemary Beach, Cedar Falls, commented on the need for an accessible public restroom downtown and reminded everyone to attend the upcoming Sturgis Falls celebration. 55430 - Director of Public Safety Berte announced upcoming Sturgis Falls activities and parking considerations due to street closures. Announced fireworks will be allowed in Cedar Falls city limits on July 3, 4, and 5, 2025. Mayor Laudick invited everyone to Fireworks Over the Dome on June 26, 2025. 55431 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of June 5, 2025, this was the time and place for a public hearing on proposed rezoning from C-3, Commercial District, and R-4, Multiple Residence District, to C-3, Commercial District of property located at the southeast corner of 21st and College Streets. It was then moved by Crisman and seconded by Latta that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 55432 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written communications filed to the proposed rezoning. Upon being advised that there were no written communications on file, the Mayor then called for oral comments. Planner III Weintraut provided an overview of the project. Following comments by Mayor, Councilmembers Schultz and Ganfield, and a question by Bob Manning, Cedar Falls, and response by Planner III Weintraut, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 55433 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Crisman that Ordinance #3112, amending the Zoning Map by removing approximately 0.58 of real estate located at the southeast corner of 21st and College Streets from C-3, Commercial District, and R-4, Multiple Residence District, to C-3, Commercial District, 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. 55434 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of June 5, 2025, this was the time and place for a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 26, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances relative to allowing specialized educational facilities in the M-1 Light Industrial Zoning District. It was then moved by Crisman and seconded by Ganfield that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 55435 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written communications filed to the  -2- proposed amendments. Upon being advised that there were no written communications on file, the Mayor then called for oral comments. Planner II Sevy provided an overview of the project. Following comments of appreciation from owners of a dance studio being considered, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 55436 - It was moved by Dunn and seconded by Schultz that Ordinance #3113, amending Chapter 26, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances relative to allowing specialized educational facilities in the M-1 Light Industrial Zoning District, be passed upon its first consideration. Following expressed thanks from the Mayor and 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. 55437 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of June 5, 2025, this was the time and place for a public hearing on a proposal to undertake a public improvement project for the North Cedar Heights Area Reconstruction Project – Phase III, and to authorize acquisition of private property for said project. 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. 55438 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written communications filed to the proposal. Upon being advised that there were no written communications on file, the Mayor then called for oral comments. City Engineer Wicke provided a project update. Following questions by Councilmember Ganfield, response by City Engineer Wicke, and expressed concerns by Doug Vernier, Cedar Falls, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 55439 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Hawbaker that Resolution #24,125, approving a public improvement project for the North Cedar Heights Area Reconstruction Project – Phase III, and to authorize acquisition of private property for said project, be adopted. Following clarification by City Engineer Wicke and AECOM representative Dan Kimble, and comments by Councilmembers Dunn and Hawbaker, 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 #24,125 duly passed and adopted. 55440 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of June 5, 2025, this was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the Hudson Road Bridge Deck Overlay Project. It was then moved by Ganfield and seconded by Dunn that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 55441 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written communications filed to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost. Upon being advised that there were no written communications on file, the Mayor then called for oral comments. Principal Engineer Tolan provided a project update. There being no one else present wishing to speak about the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business.  -3- 55442 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman that Resolution #24,126, approving and adopting the plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the Hudson Road Bridge Deck Overlay Project, be adopted. Following a question by Councilmember Schultz and response by Principal Engineer Tolan, 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 #24,126 duly passed and adopted. 55443 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Latta 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 June 2, 2025, relative to the following items: a) Grow Cedar Valley Update. b) FY2026 Cash Management Report. c) Wastewater Treatment Facility Project. Receive, file and approve the FY2026 Cash Management Report. 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 following applications for device retailer permits: a) Five Corners Liquor and Wine, 809 East 18th Street – Renewal. b) Greenleaf Tobacco & Vape, 502 Brandilynn Boulevard, Suite C – Renewal. c) Greenleaf Tobacco & Vape, 6820 University Avenue – Renewal. d) The Spot #1, 2728 Center Street – New. Approve the following applications for cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permits: a) Five Corners Liquor and Wine, 809 East 18th Street – Renewal. b) Fleet Farm Fuel, 108 West Ridgeway Avenue – Renewal. c) Greenleaf Tobacco & Vape, 502 Brandilynn Boulevard, Suite C – Renewal. d) Greenleaf Tobacco & Vape, 6820 University Avenue – Renewal. e) Hansen’s Dairy, 123 East 18th Street – Renewal. f) Kwik Spirits #561, 4116 University Avenue, Suite 104-105 – Renewal. g) Kwik Star #490, 7500 Nordic Drive – Renewal. h) Kwik Star #726, 2019 College Street – Renewal. i) Kwik Star #934, 4515 Coneflower Parkway – Renewal. j) Murphy USA #6970, 518 Brandilynn Boulevard – Renewal. k) Prime Vapor & Tobacco, 2323 Main Street – Renewal. l) Up In Smoke, 817 West 23rd Street – Renewal. Approve the following applications for retail alcohol licenses: a) Dollar General, 1922 Valley Park Drive, Class B retail alcohol - renewal. b) Dollar General Store, 2921 Center Street, Class B retail alcohol - renewal. c) Kwik Star, 2019 College Street, Class B retail alcohol - renewal. d) Kwik Star, 7500 Nordic Drive, Class B retail alcohol - renewal. e) Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 6301 University Avenue, Class C retail alcohol - renewal. f) Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Café, 6507 University Avenue, Class C retail alcohol -  -4- renewal. g) Cindy Lou’s BBQ, 6607 University Ave, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. h) Montage, 222-224 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. i) Mulligan's Brick Oven Grill & Pub, 205 East 18th Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. j) Hy-Vee Food Store, 6301 University Avenue, Class E retail alcohol - renewal. k) Bigfoot Betty’s, 419 Main Street, Special Class C retail alcohol - temporary outdoor service area. (June 27-28, 2025) l) River Place Plaza, 100 East 2nd Street – Plaza, Special Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - temporary expansion of outdoor service area. (June 26-29, 2025) m) Blue Room, 201 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol - temporary outdoor service. (June 27-28, 2025) n) Montage, 222-224 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - temporary additional outdoor service. (June 27-28, 2025) o) The Other Place, 209 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol - temporary outdoor service. (June 27- 28, 2025) p) Dollar General Store, 1922 Valley Park Drive, Class B retail alcohol - change in ownership. q) Dollar General Store, 2921 Center Street, Class B retail alcohol - change in ownership. Motion carried unanimously. 55444 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman to approve the following recommendations of the Mayor relative to the appointment and reappointment of members to Boards and Commissions: a) Lauren Finke, Art and Culture Board, term ending 7/01/2029. b) Gregory Holt, Art and Culture Board, term ending 7/01/2029. c) Lorene Hosler, Community Center and Senior Services Board, term ending 06/30/2028. d) Valerie Herdahl, Community Center and Senior Services Board, term ending 06/30/2027. e) John Runchey, Community Center and Senior Services Board, term ending 06/30/2026. f) Itzuri Arestegui, Human Rights Commission, term ending 07/01/28. g) Eryn Hamann, Human Rights Commission, term ending 07/01/28. h) Amy Dutton, Tourism Board, term ending 07/01/2028. Following thanks and appreciation comments by Councilmembers Crisman and Schultz, Mayor Laudick, and the Chair of the Human Rights Commission, the motion carried unanimously. 55445 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Latta that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution #24,127, approving and authorizing execution of a Client Authorization to Bind Coverage relative to renewal of the City’s Public Entity Insurance for FY2026. Resolution #24,128, approving and authorizing execution of an Administrative Services Agreement with Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa relative to the City’s FY2026 Employee Health Plan.  -5- Resolution #24,129, approving a Stop Loss Policy with Wellmark, Inc. relative to the City’s FY2026 Employee Health Plan. Resolution #24,130, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement in Support of EMS MD Collaborative of the Cedar Valley Inc. relative to FY2026 Cedar Falls Health Trust Services Funding. Resolution #24,131, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement in Support of Hansen Elementary Parent Teacher Association relative to FY2026 Cedar Falls Health Trust Services Funding. Resolution #24,132, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement in Support of Leader Valley relative to FY2026 Cedar Falls Health Trust Services Funding. Resolution #24,133, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement in Support of NAMI Black Hawk County relative to FY2026 Cedar Falls Health Trust Services Funding. Resolution #24,134, approving and authorizing execution of an agreement in support of University of Northern Iowa Recreation Services and Department of Kinesiology relative to FY2026 Cedar Falls Health Trust Services Funding. Resolution #24,135, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement in Support of the College Hill Partnership (CHP) relative to FY2026 Tourism Activities & Economic Development Services Funding. Resolution #24,136, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement in Support of Cedar Falls Community Main Street (CMS) relative to FY2026 Tourism Activities & Economic Development Services Funding. Resolution #24,137, approving and accepting a grant from the Cedar Falls Health Trust Fund Board relative to a chest compression system for the Public Safety Fire Division. Resolution #24,138, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement for the Use of State or Local Overtime and Authorized Expense/Strategic Initiative Program for Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) for FY2025. Resolution #24,139, approving the minor plat of Bockes Minor Subdivision Plat of Lot 97, Auditor's Whitney Road. Resolution #24,140, approving and authorizing expenditure of funds for the purchase of a skid loader for the Operations and Maintenance Division. Resolution #24,141, receiving and filing the bids, and approving and accepting the low bid of Swift Slabs, L.L.C. in the amount of $71,425.48 for the 2025 Sidewalk Assessment Project – Zone 7. Resolution #24,142, receiving and filing the bids, and approving and accepting the low bid of Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $999,197.41 for the Union Road Culvert Replacement Project. Resolution #24,143, approving the Certificate of Completion and accepting the work of Peterson Contractors, Inc. for the Oak Park Boulevard Sanitary Sewer  -6- Replacement Project. Resolution #24,144, setting July 7, 2025, as the date of the public hearing on a proposal to undertake a public improvement project for Walters Pond, and to authorize acquisition of private property for said 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 #24,127 through #24,144 duly passed and adopted. 55446 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Latta that Resolution #24,145, approving and authorizing execution of an agreement in support of College Hill Partnership relative to a FY2026 Cedar Falls Health Trust Services Funding, be approved. Following questions by Craig Fairbanks, Cedar Falls, and responses by Director of Finance and Business Operations Rodenbeck 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. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,145 duly passed and adopted. 55447 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Hawbaker that Resolution #24,146, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement in Support of SuccessLink/Together for Youth Coalition relative to FY2026 Cedar Falls Health Trust Services Funding, be approved. 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, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: Ganfield. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,146 duly passed and adopted. 55448 - It was moved by Hawbaker and seconded by Dunn that Resolution #24,147, approving amendments to the Pinnacle Prairie Mixed-Use District Master Plan relative to property located at 4900 Prairie Parkway, be approved. Following explanation of abstention by Councilmember Latta, expressed concerns by Richard Betterton, Cedar Falls, explanation of facility and program by Erin Volger and Doug Leech, comments by Mayor Laudick and Councilmembers Schultz, Kruse, Ganfield, Hawbaker, and response by Erin Volger, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Abstain: Latta. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,147 duly passed and adopted. 55449 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Crisman that Resolution #24,148, setting July 7, 2025, as the date of public hearing to consider entering into an Agreement for Private Development with Panther Farms, LLC, be approved. Following comments by Mayor Laudick and expressed concerns by Craig Fairbanks, Cedar Falls, 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 #24,148 duly passed and adopted. 55450 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Crisman that Ordinance #3114, amending Chapter 5, Alcoholic and Malt Beverages, of the Code of Ordinances,  -7- relative to approval of retail alcohol license by council, city council action affecting license, appeals by license holders, possession or consumption in public place; public intoxication, persons under legal age; penalty, penalty for violation of article, 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. 55451 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Ganfield that Ordinance #3115, repealing Chapter 23, Traffic and Motor Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances, relative to open containers in motor vehicles - drivers and open containers in motor vehicles - passengers, be passed upon its first consideration. Following comments by Councilmember Ganfield and response by Mayor Laudick and City Attorney Rogers, 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. 55452 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman that the bills and claims of June 16, 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. 55453 - Councilmember Schultz asked the community to be patient and courteous during ongoing street repairs with a friendly reminder regarding speed limits in the roundabouts. 55454 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman that the meeting be adjourned at 8:11 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. __________________________________ Kim Kerr, CMC, City Clerk