City Council Meeting

CITY HALL CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, DECEMBER 1, 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 7:21 P.M. on the above date. Members present: Schultz, Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Absent: None. Mayor Laudick led the Pledge of Allegiance. 55734 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 17, 2025, be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 55735 - The Mayor then asked if there were any agenda revisions. City Clerk Kerr noted that item #28 was being removed from the agenda. 55736 - TW Ingham, Human Rights Commission Chair, provided contact information for the Human Rights Commission and encouraged citizens to reach out with issues. Kim Jordan, Cedar Falls, commented on the history of Sartori Hospital and the Health Trust Fund. It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Schultz to allow an additional minute of speaking time. Motion failed. 55737 - Director of Public Works Schrage announced the temporary parking lot at 3rd and Washington Street (former US Bank Building) is open for parking and will be signed and enforced. Schrage also announced the city is invoking the Snow Emergency Ordinance in effect from 8 PM Wednesday, December 3, 2025 until 7 AM on Thursday, December 4, 2025 for the Downtown Parkade and College Hill areas. Mayor Laudick announced the first Goal Setting session being held on December 4, 2025 from 5 PM – 8PM at the Community Center. Mayor Laudick also reminded that December 2, 2025 is Election Day for Ward 3. Director of Public Safety Berte announced 48-hour parking enforcement will start on December 2, 2025 for cars that haven’t moved since the snowfall, and towing will start on December 3, 2025. Dee Dee Benton, UNI Student Liaison, announced the UNI Student Government and John Papajohn Entrepreneurial Center sponsored Holiday Market to be held at the Gallagher Bluedorn on December 10, 2025 from 2PM – 6PM. 55738 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of November 20, 2025, this was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed vacation of certain public right-of way located off Hudson Road, south of West Ridgeway Avenue. It was then moved by Kruse and seconded by Hawbaker that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 55739 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written communications filed to the proposed vacation. Upon being advised that there were no written communications on file, the Mayor then called for oral comments. Planner III Pezley provided an overview of the proposed vacation. Following comments by Kim Jordan, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 55740 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman that Ordinance #3138, vacating a portion of Hudson Road right-of-way south of West Ridgeway Avenue, be passed upon its first consideration. Following questions by Councilmembers Ganfield and Hawbaker,  -2- and Mayor Laudick, and responses by 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, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 55741 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of November 20, 2025, this was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the 2025 CDBG Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. It was then moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 55742 - 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. Water Reclamation Manager Griffin provided an overview of the proposed project. Following questions by Councilmember Ganfield, and Kim Jordan, and responses by Griffin and Mayor Laudick, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 55743 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Schultz that Resolution #24,377, approving and adopting the plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the 2025 CDBG Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, be approved. Following a question by Councilmember Schultz, and response by Water Reclamation Manager Griffin, 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 #24,377 duly passed and adopted. 55744 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn that Ordinance #3133, amending Chapter 20, Subdivisions, and Chapter 26, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances relative to parkland dedication, including establishing a process, methods, and formula for parkland dedication, updating definitions, and establishing rules for land suitability and location, 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 #3133 duly passed and adopted. 55745 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman that Ordinance #3134, amending the Zoning Map by removing approximately 4.85 acres of land located North of West Ridgeway Avenue and East of South Union Road from A-1, Agricultural District to M-1- P, Planned Light Industrial District, 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 #3134 duly passed and adopted. 55746 - It was moved by Dunn and seconded by Kruse that Ordinance #3135, amending Ordinance Nos. 1923, 2122, 2461, 2696, 2785, 2923, 2953, and 3086, providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on certain property located within the amended Cedar Falls Unified Highway 58 Corridor Urban Renewal Area, in City of  -3- Cedar Falls, County of Black Hawk State of Iowa, by or for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Cedar Falls, County of Black Hawk, Cedar Falls Community School District and Dike-New Hartford Community School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by the City in connection with the amended Cedar Falls Unified Highway 58 Corridor Urban Renewal Area (2025 Removal Parcels), be passed upon its third & final consideration. Following a question by Kim Jordan, and response by Mayor Laudick, questions and comments by Councilmembers Kruse, Schultz, and Ganfield, 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, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Ordinance #3135 duly passed and adopted. 55747 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Dunn that Ordinance #3136, amending Ordinance No. 2926, providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the amended South Cedar Falls Urban Renewal Area, in City of Cedar Falls, County of Black Hawk State of Iowa, by or for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Cedar Falls, County of Black Hawk, Cedar Falls Community School District and Hudson Community School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by the City in connection with the amended South Cedar Falls Urban Renewal Area (Amendment No. 1 to the South Cedar Falls Urban Renewal Plan), 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 #3136 duly passed and adopted. 55748 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Latta that Ordinance #3137, amending Chapter 23, Traffic and Motor Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances relative to fines for parking violations, impoundment and immobilization of vehicles and parking enforcement districts described, 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, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 55749 - It was moved by Schultz and seconded by Hawbaker that the following items on the Consent Calendar be received, filed, and approved: Receive and file the Committee of Whole meeting minutes of November 17, 2025, relative to the following items: a) Tour of Community Natatorium. b) FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Approve the following recommendation of the Mayor relative to the appointment of members to Boards and Commissions: a) Jeremy Swanson, Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission, term ending 09/30/2027. b) Kevin Demler, Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission, term ending 09/30/2029. c) Peggy Larson, Housing Commission, term ending 12/31/2027. d) Gary Winterhof, Housing Commission, term ending 12/31/2027. Approve the following applications for retail alcohol licenses:  -4- a) Hansen's Dairy, 123 East 18th Street, Class B retail alcohol - renewal. b) Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 1614 Technology Parkway, Class B retail alcohol - renewal. c) Cedar Falls Woman's Club, 304 Clay Street, Special Class C retail alcohol - renewal. d) Rancho Chico, 618 Brandilynn Boulevard, Class C retail alcohol - renewal. e) Sharky's Fun House, 2223 College Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. f) Urban Pie, 200 State Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. g) Fareway Store, 4500 South Main Street, Class E retail alcohol - renewal. Motion carried unanimously. 55750 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Hawbaker that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution # 24,378, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to mow the property located at 1309 State Street. Resolution #24,379, approving the suspension of Civil Service hiring practices for entrance positions as authorized by Iowa Code Section 400.12A for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Resolution #24,380, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement in Support of Pathways Behavioral Services, Inc. relative to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for service agencies. Resolution #24,381, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement in Support of the House of Hope relative to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for service agencies. Resolution #24,382, approving and authorizing execution of a Red House Studio Lease with Felicia Babb Cass relative to the use of 224 West Seerley Boulevard as artists’ studio space, in conjunction with the Hearst Center’s Visiting Artist Program. Resolution #24,383, approving and authorizing execution of a Red House Studio Lease with Ann Eastman relative to the use of 224 West Seerley Boulevard as artists’ studio space, in conjunction with the Hearst Center’s Visiting Artist Program. Resolution #24,384, approving and accepting a Warranty Deed Joint Tenancy for property located at 930 West 1st Street. Resolution #24,385, approving and accepting a Warranty Deed Joint Tenancy for property located at 1803 Oakland Avenue. Resolution #24,386, approving and authorizing execution of five Owner Purchase Agreements; and approving and accepting five Temporary Construction Easements, one Permanent Sign Easement, and one Temporary Access Easement, in conjunction with the North Cedar Heights Area Reconstruction Project – Phase III. Resolution #24,387, approving and authorizing execution of five Owner Purchase Agreements, and approving and accepting three Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easements and five Temporary Construction Easements, in conjunction with the South Main Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. Resolution #24,388, approving and authorizing execution of a Resource Enhancement  -5- and Protection (REAP) Fund Grant Agreement-Development with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources relative to the Big Woods Lake Campground Expansion. Resolution #24,389, approving and accepting a Quit Claim Deed for property located along Ridgeway Avenue. Resolution #24,390, approving the Statement of Completion and Final Acceptance of Work of Benton's Sand and Gravel, Inc., for the 2022 University Avenue Bio Cells 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 #24,378 through #24,390 duly passed and adopted. 55751 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Ganfield that Resolution #24,391, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement in Support of the Northeast Iowa Food Bank relative to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for service agencies, be approved. Following comments by Councilmember Latta and Kim Jordan, 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 #24,391 duly passed and adopted. 55752 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Latta that the bills and claims of December 1, 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. 55753 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Hawbaker that the meeting be adjourned at 7:57 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. __________________________________ Kim Kerr, CMC, City Clerk