City Council Meeting

CITY HALL CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, JULY 7, 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 (via electronic), Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Absent: Hawbaker. Mayor Laudick led the Pledge of Allegiance. 55455 - It was moved by Dunn and seconded by Latta that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2025, be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 55456 - Jim Brown, Cedar Falls, thanked all involved with the Sturgis Falls Celebration. Rosemary Beach, Cedar Falls, commented on the history of Sturgis Falls. Mayor Laudick commented. Gabe Groothuis, Cedar Falls, commented on the form of government in Cedar Falls and requested open public discussion. Andrew Van Hooreweghe, Cedar Falls, commented on the handout provided to Council and requested establishment of a policy statement on interactions between Public Safety and ICE. Bob Manning, Cedar Falls, commented on his recent discussion with UNI President Dr. Nook about the relationship between the University, the City and Cedar Falls Utilities and concerns with the College Hill area. TW Ingham, Cedar Falls, commented on recent legislation changes and the effects they will have on Boards and Commissions within the city. Kim Jordan, Cedar Falls, commented on the benefit of changing the form of government and the preservation of Sartori Hospital. 55457 - Director of Public Safety Berte commented on Sturgis Falls, and provided updates on public fireworks usage and a new law change that affects 911 funding. Director of Community Development Sheetz encouraged citizens to volunteer during RAGBRAI and provided information on road closures during the event. 55458 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of June 19, 2025, this was the time and place for a public hearing on a proposed Panther Farms Phase 1 Urban Renewal Plan for a proposed Urban Renewal Area in the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa. It was then moved by Dunn and seconded by Crisman that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 55459 - 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 of the plan. Following questions by Councilmember Schultz and Kim Jordan, and responses by Graham and Mayor Laudick, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business.  -2- 55460 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Latta that Resolution #24,149, 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 welfare of the residents of the City; designating such area as appropriate for urban renewal projects; and adopting the Panther Farms Phase 1 Urban Renewal Plan, be adopted. Following questions by Councilmembers Latta and Ganfield, and responses by Director of Public Works Schrage, Economic Development Coordinator Graham, 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,149 duly passed and adopted. 55461 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Schultz that Ordinance #3116, providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Panther Farms Phase 1 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 Panther Farms Phase 1 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 55462 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of June 19, 2025, this was the time and place for a public hearing on a proposed Panther Farms Phase 2 Urban Renewal Plan for a proposed Urban Renewal Area in the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa. It was then moved by Ganfield and seconded by Crisman that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 55463 - 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 of the plan. Following questions by Councilmembers Ganfield and Kruse, and responses by Graham and Director of Public Works Schrage, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 55464 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Latta that Resolution #24,150, 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 welfare of the residents of the City; designating such area as appropriate for urban renewal projects; and adopting the Panther Farms Phase 2 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,150 duly passed and adopted. 55465 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Schultz that Ordinance #3117, providing  -3- that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Panther Farms Phase 2 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 Panther Farms Phase 2 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 55466 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of June 19, 2025, this was the time and place for a public hearing on a proposed Panther Farms Phase 3 Urban Renewal Plan for a proposed Urban Renewal Area in the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa. It was then moved by Ganfield and seconded by Crisman that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 55467 - 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 of the 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. 55468 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn that Resolution #24,151, 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 welfare of the residents of the City; designating such area as appropriate for urban renewal projects; and adopting the Panther Farms Phase 3 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,151 duly passed and adopted. 55469 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Dunn that Ordinance #3118, providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Panther Farms Phase 3 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 Panther Farms Phase 3 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 55470 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of June 19, 2025, this was the time and place for a public hearing on a proposed Panther Farms Phase 4 Urban Renewal Plan for a proposed Urban Renewal Area in the City of  -4- Cedar Falls, Iowa. It was then moved by Dunn and seconded by Crisman that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 55471 - 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 of the 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. 55472 - It was moved by Dunn and seconded by Latta that Resolution #24,152, 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 welfare of the residents of the City; designating such area as appropriate for urban renewal projects; and adopting the Panther Farms Phase 4 Urban Renewal Plan, be adopted. Following a question by Councilmember Ganfield, and response by Economic Development Coordinator Graham, 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 #24,152 duly passed and adopted. 55473 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Dunn that Ordinance #3119, providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Panther Farms Phase 4 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 Panther Farms Phase 4 Urban Renewal Area, be passed upon its first consideration. Following a question by Kim Jordan, response by Mayor Laudick, and questions by Councilmembers Kruse, Schultz, Dunn, and Ganfield, and responses by Economic Development Coordinator Graham, Mayor Laudick, 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 55474 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of June 19, 2025, this was the time and place for a public hearing to consider entering into an Agreement for Private Development with Panther Farms, LLC. It was then moved by Crisman and seconded by Schultz that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 55475 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written communications filed to the proposed agreement. Upon being advised that there were no written communications on file, the Mayor then called for oral comments. Economic Development Coordinator Graham provided an update on the agreement. Following questions by Councilmembers Ganfield and Dunn, and Mayor Laudick, and responses by Graham, Director of Public Works Schrage, and Developer Kevin Fittro, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business.  -5- 55476 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Latta that Resolution #24,153, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement for Private Development with Panther Farms, LLC, 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 #24,153 duly passed and adopted. 55477 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of June 19, 2025, this was the time and place for a public hearing on a proposal to undertake a public improvement project for Walters Pond, and to authorize acquisition of private property for said project. It was then moved by Ganfield and seconded by Crisman that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 55478 - 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. Principal Engineer Tolan provided an update on the project. Following questions by John Schofield, Cedar Falls, and responses by Tolan, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 55479 - It was moved by Dunn and seconded by Crisman that Resolution #24,154, approving a public improvement project for Walters Pond, and to authorize acquisition of private property for said project, be adopted. Following a question by Councilmember Kruse 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,154 duly passed and adopted. 55480 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn 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 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. 55481 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Latta 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 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. 55482 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Crisman that Ordinance #3114, amending Chapter 5, Alcoholic and Malt Beverages, of the Code of Ordinances, 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 second consideration. Following due consideration by the  -6- 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. 55483 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn 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 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. 55484 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Schultz 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 16, 2025 relative to the following item: a) Downtown Parking Discussions. Approve the following recommendations of the Mayor relative to the appointment of members to Boards and Commissions: a) Chelsea Toppin, Library Board of Trustees, term ending 06/30/2026. b) Nichole Carman, Tourism Board, term ending 07/01/2028. Approve the following applications for retail alcohol licenses: a) Chuck E. Cheese's, 5911 University Avenue, Special Class C retail alcohol - renewal. b) Cooper’s Taproom, 2002 College Street, Class C retail alcohol - renewal. c) Texas Roadhouse, 5715 University Avenue, Class C retail alcohol - renewal. d) Target, 214 Viking Plaza Drive, Class E retail alcohol - renewal. e) Bigfoot Betty’s, 419 Main Street, Special Class C retail alcohol - temporary outdoor service area. (July 24, 2025) f) Cedar Falls Community Theatre, 103 Main Street, Special Class C retail alcohol - temporary outdoor service. (July 24, 2025) g) Berk's Main Street Pub, 207 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol - temporary outdoor service. (July 24, 2025) h) Blue Room, 201 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol - temporary outdoor service. (July 24, 2025) i) Montage, 222-224 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - temporary additional outdoor service. (July 24, 2025) j) The Horny Toad American Bar & Grille, 202 - 204 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol - temporary outdoor service. (July 24, 2025) k) The Landmark, 107 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - temporary additional outdoor service. (July 24, 2025) l) The Other Place, 209 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol - temporary outdoor service. (July 24, 2025) m) Cedar Falls Community Main Street, INC. (RAGBRAI), Main Street from 1st - 5th Streets and to alleys east and west of Main on 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Streets - Special Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - 5-day permit. n) Community Main Street (RAGBRAI), State Street from 2nd to 3rd Streets and to alleys west of State on 2nd and 3rd Streets - Special Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - 5-day permit. o) Whiskey Road Tavern and Grill (RAGBRAI), Parking Lot east of Main Street in  -7- between 4th and 5th Streets, Special Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - 5-day permit. p) Chuck E. Cheese's, 5911 University Avenue, Special Class C retail alcohol - change in ownership. q) Amvets, 1934 Irving Street, Class F retail alcohol & outdoor service - change in ownership. r) Wilbo, 118 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - new - change in ownership and temporary outdoor service/sidewalk cafe. (July 24, 2025 and July 15 - November 15, 2025) Motion carried unanimously. 55485 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Schultz that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution #24,155, approving and authorizing execution of a Corridor Fire Marshals Mobile Food Vendor Fire Inspection Agreement relative to fire inspections of mobile food vending units. Resolution #24,156, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement for the Use of State & Local Overtime and Authorized Expense/Strategic Initiative Program for Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) for FY2025 Best Buds. Resolution #24,157, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement in Support of the Cedar Falls Community Theatre relative to FY2026 Tourism Activities & Economic Development Services Funding. Resolution #24,158, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement in Support of the Cedar Falls Historical Society relative to FY2026 Tourism Activities & Economic Development Services Funding. Resolution #24,159, approving and authorizing execution of a Travel Iowa Co- Operative Marketing Contract with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) relative to FY2026 Tourism marketing. Resolution #24,160, approving and adopting amendments to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, aka Section 8, Administrative Plan, as recommended by the Housing Commission. Resolution #24,161, approving naming facility spaces to support fundraising purposes at the Hearst Center for the Arts. Resolution #24,162, approving and authorizing execution of a Service/Product Agreement with All Star Environmental, LLC. relative to asbestos removal at the property located at 515 West 1st Street. Resolution #24,163, approving the preliminary plat of Winding Creek Subdivision being a replat of Lot 6, Lot 7, and Lot 8, Heritage Fifth Addition. Resolution #24,164, approving the amended preliminary plat of Panther West Additions. Resolution #24,165, extending the validity of the preliminary plat of Panther West Additions until December 30, 2030.  -8- Resolution #24,166, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for design services relative to the Water Reclamation Facility Upgrades Project. Resolution #24,167, declaring an official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to issue debt to reimburse the City for certain original expenditures paid in connection with specified projects. (Contingent upon approval of previous item) Resolution #24,168, approving and authorizing execution of a License Agreement with Aureon Network Services relative to installing a fiber optic telecommunications system within the public right-of-way across State Highway 58 and along Ridgeway Avenue. Resolution #24,169, receiving and filing the bids, and approving and accepting the low bid of Wicks Construction, Inc., in the amount of $664,872.05 for the Hudson Road Bridge Deck Overlay Project. Resolution #24,170, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. relative to the Ridgeway Avenue Bridge Replacement Project. Resolution #24,171, approving and accepting the contract and bond of Wicks Construction, Inc. for the Hudson Road Bridge Deck Overlay Project. Resolution #24,172, approving and accepting the contract and bond of Peterson Contractors Inc. for the Union Road Culvert Replacement Project. Resolution #24,173, approving and authorizing execution of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC relative to the Union Road Reconstruction 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Resolutions #24,155 through #24,173 duly passed and adopted. 55486 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Schultz that Resolution #24,174, approving and authorizing execution of an agreement in support of MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center/MercyOne Cedar Falls Foundation relative to a FY2026 Cedar Falls Health Trust Services Funding, be approved. Following a question by Kim Jordan, a comment by Councilmember Dunn, and response by Director of Finance and Business Operations Rodenbeck, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Kruse, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Abstain: Latta. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,174 duly passed and adopted. 55487 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Latta that Resolution #24,175, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement to Enhance Economic Development in Cedar Falls with Grow Cedar Valley relative to an FY2026 Economic Development Grant, be approved. Following comments by 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,175 duly passed and  -9- adopted. 55488 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Schultz that Resolution #24,176, approving and authorizing execution of a Contract for Grant Award with the Cedar Falls Housing Trust Fund 1 (CFHTF) relative to a tenant-based rent and deposit assistance program, be approved. Following comments by 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,176 duly passed and adopted. 55489 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Crisman that Resolution #24,177, approving amendments to the Panther West Additions RP Planned Residence District Master Plan relative to approximately 54.79 acres of land located North of Aldrich Elementary School and South of West Greenhill Road, be approved. Following questions by Councilmembers Kruse and Ganfield, and responses by Director of Community Development Sheetz, Planning & Community Services Manager Howard, 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,177 duly passed and adopted. 55490 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn that Resolution #24,178, approving and authorizing execution of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC relative to the Main Street Reconstruction Project - 6th Street to University Avenue, be approved. Following questions by Councilmembers Kruse, and responses by Director of Public Works Schrage 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,178 duly passed and adopted. 55491 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Dunn that Resolution #24,179, setting July 21, 2025 as the date of public hearing on proposed rezoning from P, Public District to R-2, Residence District of property located South of Quail Hollow Lane and North of the new Cedar Falls High School, be approved. Following questions by Councilmembers Kruse and Ganfield, and responses by Mayor Laudick and 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,179 duly passed and adopted. 55492 - It was moved by Dunn and seconded by Ganfield that the bills and claims of July 7, 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, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 55493 - Councilmember Schultz congratulated all involved with Sturgis Falls including organizers, volunteers and city staff. 55494 - Mayor Laudick looked for a second to Kruse’s prior motion regarding intersection  - 10 - improvements in the Panther West Addition. Following comments by Councilmembers Schultz and Kruse, the motion failed for lack of a second. It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Ganfield to refer to a Committee of the Whole meeting discussion on the form of government and what is allowed in the state of Iowa. Following comments by Mayor Laudick, Councilmembers Kruse, Latta, Ganfield, Crisman, Schultz, and Dunn, and additional comments by Mayor Laudick that he will prepare a presentation for the month of August regarding the form of government and the City Administrator hiring process, Kruse withdrew the motion. 55495 - It was moved by Dunn and seconded by Latta that the meeting be adjourned at 9:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. __________________________________ Kim Kerr, CMC, City Clerk