City Council Meeting

CITY HALL CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, OCTOBER 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, Hawbaker (via electronic), Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Absent: None. Mayor Laudick led the Pledge of Allegiance. 55611 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Dunn that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 15, 2025, be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 55612 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Latta that the minutes of the Special Meeting of September 29, 2025, be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 55613 - Kim Jordan, Cedar Falls, expressed concerns on road construction expenses and commented on the West 1st Street and Union Road intersection. Mayor Laudick, Director of Finance & Business Operations Rodenbeck and Director of Public Works Schrage commented. 55614 - Director of Public Safety Berte noted the Open House on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 4PM - 6PM at the Public Safety Center for Fire Prevention Week. 55615 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of September 18, 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 the requirement to obtain a land use permit to be clarified in a new Section 26-26 Application of Provisions and a retitled Section 26-29 land use permit. 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. 55616 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written communications filed to the 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 amendments. Following questions by Craig Fairbanks, Cedar Falls, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 55617 - It was moved by Dunn and seconded by Latta that Ordinance #3125, amending Chapter 26, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances relative to the requirement to obtain a land use permit to be clarified in a new Section 26-26 Application of Provisions and a retitled Section 26-29 land use permit, be passed upon its first consideration. Following comments by Planner II Sevy and Mayor Laudick, questions by Councilmembers Ganfield, Schultz, Kruse, and Dunn, and responses by Sevy, Mayor Laudick, and Planning & Community Services Manager Howard, it was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn to call the question. Motion carried 5-2, with Kruse and Ganfield voting Nay. The Mayor then put the question on the original motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Latta, Hawbaker, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: Schultz, Kruse, Ganfield. Motion Carried. 55618 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of September 18, 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 regulations governing  -2- the allowance of Accessory Dwelling Units as outlined in Section 26-142 Accessory uses, Section 26-193.1 General provisions, Section 26-193.4 Neighborhood medium frontage, Section 26-197 Building functions, and Section 26-126 Detached accessory structures. 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. 55619 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written communications filed to the 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 amendments. Following comments and questions by Craig Fairbanks, Kim Jordan, and Mayor Laudick, and response by Director of Community Development Sheetz, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 55620 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Crisman that Ordinance #3126, amending Chapter 26, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances relative to regulations governing the allowance of Accessory Dwelling Units as outlined in Section 26-142 Accessory uses, Section 26-193.1 General provisions, Section 26-193.4 Neighborhood medium frontage, Section 26-197 Building functions, and Section 26- 126 Detached accessory structures, be passed upon its first consideration. Following comments and questions by Councilmembers Kruse, Schultz, Latta, Dunn, and Ganfield, and responses by Planner II Sevy, 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. 55621 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of September 18, 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 parking requirements for studios and 1-bedroom apartments in multi-unit buildings as outlined in Section 26- 220 Off-street parking spaces and Section 26-181 CHN College Hill Neighborhood Overlay 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. 55622 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written communications filed to the 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 amendments. Following comments and questions by Councilmembers Ganfield, Kruse and Schultz, and Mayor Laudick, and responses by Sevy, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 55623 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn that Ordinance #3127, amending Chapter 26, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances relative to parking requirements for studios and 1-bedroom apartments in multi-unit buildings as outlined in Section 26- 220 Off-street parking spaces and Section 26-181 CHN College Hill Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District, be passed upon its first consideration. Following comments and questions by Councilmembers Latta, Kruse, Dunn, Crisman, and Schultz, and responses 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, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: Kruse. Motion  -3- Carried. 55624 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Crisman to further continue the public hearing to October 20, 2025 on proposed amendments to Chapter 7, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances relative to amendments, National Electrical Code adoption, and National Electrical Code amendments. 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. 55625 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn that Ordinance #3123, amending Chapter 15, Nuisances, of the Code of Ordinances relative to nuisance defined; certain acts, conditions declared as nuisances and responsibility for abatement; abatement defined, 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, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: Ganfield. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Ordinance #3123 duly passed and adopted. 55626 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Schultz that Ordinance #3124, amending Chapter 17, of the Code of Ordinances, relative to traffic regulations and Chapter 23, of the Code of Ordinances, relative to definitions, all-terrain vehicles and off-road utility vehicles; street or highway operation, and operation of off-road utility vehicles (UTV's) on designated streets, 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 #3124 duly passed and adopted. 55627 - It was moved by Ganfield 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 September 15, 2025 relative to the following item: a) RP Zoning Discussion. Approve the application of J & M Displays, Inc. (Holiday Hoopla) for a fireworks display permit for November 28, 2025. Approve a request for a temporary sign at 110 Main Street with removal on October 6, 2026. Approve the application of Thunder Ridge Ampride, 2425 Whitetail Drive, for a device retailer permit. 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) Peppers Grill & Sports Pub, 620 East 18th Street, Class C retail alcohol - renewal. d) Shelly O’Shea’s Irish Pub, 401 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol - renewal. e) Casey's General Store, 1225 Fountains Way, Class E retail alcohol - renewal. f) Amvets, 1934 Irving Street, Class F retail alcohol & outdoor service - change in ownership. g) Sarah’s Espresso Café, 305 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service -  -4- new. Motion carried unanimously. 55628 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Latta that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution #24,259, approving and authorizing execution of a First Amendment to Banking Services Agreement with Farmers State Bank. Resolution #24,260, approving and authorizing execution of a Video Production Agreement with the Iowa High School Athletic Association relative to media production. Resolution #24,261, approving and authorizing execution of an Addendum to Master Services Agreement with IP Pathways, LLC, relative to migrating the City's data center to the Cloud. Resolution #24,262, approving and authorizing expenditure of funds for migrating the City's data center to the Cloud. (Contingent upon approval of previous item) Resolution #24,263, designating certain streets or portions of streets for the operation of off-road utility vehicles (UTV's) in the North Cedar Area. Resolution #24,264, designating certain streets or portions of streets for the operation of off-road utility vehicles (UTV's) in the Western Home South Campus Area. Resolution #24,265, revoking Resolution No. 21,555 designating certain streets for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) operation. Resolution #24,266, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to mow the property located at 515 West 11th Street. Resolution #24,267, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to mow the property located at 521 West 22nd Street. Resolution #24,268, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to mow the property located at 803-805 Tremont Street. Resolution #24,269, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to mow the property located at 807 Clay Street. Resolution #24,270, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to mow the property located at 813 West 2nd Street. Resolution #24,271, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to mow the property located at 1309 State Street. Resolution #24,272, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to mow the property located at 1905 Rainbow Drive. Resolution #24,273, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to mow the property located at 2210 Iowa Street. Resolution #24,274, approving and authorizing execution of a Public Art Committee  -5- Agreement for a Lease of Artwork with Sara Fitzgerald relative to artwork installed on the underpass wall of the Main Street Bridge at First Street. Resolution #24,275, approving and authorizing execution of a Public Art Committee Agreement for a Lease of Artwork with Autumn Rozario Hall relative to artwork installed on the underpass wall of the Main Street Bridge at First Street. Resolution #24,276, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Kaina Dirkx relative to the 2026 Visitor Guide. Resolution #24,277, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Stephanie Fever relative to the 2026 Visitor Guide. Resolution #24,278, approving and adopting 2026 Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMR) payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher Program relative to the Section-8 Housing Program. Resolution #24,279, approving a College Hill Neighborhood Overlay District design review for two new duplexes located at 2415-2423 Iowa Street. Resolution #24,280, approving a College Hill Neighborhood Overlay District design review for a steel roof located at 2503 Tremont Street. Resolution #24,281, approving and authorizing execution of a Service/Product Agreement with Lehman Trucking & Excavating Inc. for demolition of a structure located at 515 West 1st Street. Resolution #24,282, approving and authorizing execution of an Owner Purchase Agreement, and approving and accepting a Storm Sewer and Drainage Easement Agreement, in conjunction with the North Cedar Heights Area Reconstruction Project - Phase 2. Resolution #24,283, approving and authorizing expenditure of funds for the purchase of sewer main televising equipment and box truck for the Water Reclamation Division. Resolution #24,284, approving and authorizing expenditure of funds for the purchase of a columbarium vault for the Cemetery Section of the Operations and Maintenance Division. Resolution #24,285, setting October 20, 2025 as the date of public hearing on the (FFY24) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded activities from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Resolution #24,286, setting October 20, 2025 as the date of public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Map by changing the designation from High Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial and Mixed Use of property located at 2309 & 2323 Main Street. Resolution #24,287, setting October 20, 2025 as the date of public hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-4, Multiple Residence District to C-2, Commercial District of property located at 2309 Main Street. (Contingent upon approval of previous item) Resolution #24,288, setting October 20, 2025 as the date of public hearing to  -6- consider entering into an Agreement for Private Development with River Place Properties II, LC. Resolution #24,289, setting October 15, 2025 as the date of consultation and November 3, 2025 as the date of public hearing on a proposed Amendment No. 2 to the College Hill Urban Renewal Plan. Resolution #24,290, setting October 15, 2025 as the date of consultation and November 3, 2025 as the date of public hearing on a proposed Amendment No. 7 to the Downtown Development Area Urban Renewal Plan. Resolution #24,291, setting October 15, 2025 as the date of consultation and November 3, 2025 as the date of public hearing on a proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Pinnacle Prairie Commercial Urban Renewal Plan. Resolution #24,292, setting October 15, 2025 as the date of consultation and November 3, 2025 as the date of public hearing on a proposed Amendment No. 1 to the South Cedar Falls Urban Renewal Plan. Resolution #24,293, setting October 15, 2025 as the date of consultation and November 3, 2025 as the date of public hearing on a proposed Amendment No. 7 to the Cedar Falls Unified Highway 58 Corridor Urban Renewal Plan. 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 #24,259 through #24,293 duly passed and adopted. 55629 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Dunn that Resolution #24,294, approving the recommendation and appointing the UNI Student Liaison to the Cedar Falls City Council, be approved. Following comments by Councilmember Dunn and Mayor Laudick, Dee Dee Benton, UNI Student Liaison, 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 #24,294 duly passed and adopted. 55630 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Schultz that the bills and claims of October 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. 55631 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Ganfield that the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. __________________________________ Kim Kerr, CMC, City Clerk