City Council Meeting

CITY HALL CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, DECEMBER 15, 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. 55754 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Crisman that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 1, 2025, be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 55755 - Mayor Laudick requested a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims of the terrorist attack at the Menorah Lighting in Australia, Iowa National Guard Soldiers Sargeant Howard and Sargeant Torres who were killed in action in Syria, and victims of the school shooting at Brown University. 55756 - Dr. Mark Nook, UNI President, commented on 3 UNI students who are part of the National Guard. Nook also expressed thanks to Councilmembers Ganfield and Kruse for their service, for having a UNI student on Council, and for the purple signs around campus in honor of UNI’s 150th Anniversary. TW Ingham, Human Rights Commission Chair, noted the presentation of the HRC Annual Report at the January 1, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting and provided contact information for the HRC. Ingham also commented on the clearing of snow from sidewalks and the new Snow Buddies program. Mayor Laudick commented. Kim Jordan, Cedar Falls, thanked Councilmembers Kruse and Ganfield. Jordan also expressed concerns with spending and commented on various Boards and Commissions throughout the community and the old Sartori Hospital Building. Craig Fairbanks, Cedar Falls, expressed thanks to all City Councilmembers. Councilmember Kruse thanked citizens for their support over the last 8 years and commented on some of the projects approved during his time on Council. Mayor Laudick thanked Councilmembers Kruse and Ganfield. 55757 - Director of Public Works Schrage provided an update on holiday refuse collection. Director of Community Development Sheetz provided information on the launch of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commissions’ Snow Buddies program to help those in need of snow removal assistance at their homes. Mayor Laudick commented. 55758 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Dunn 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 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 #3137 duly passed and adopted. 55759 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Latta that Ordinance #3138, vacating a portion of Hudson Road right-of-way south of West Ridgeway Avenue, be passed upon its second consideration. Following a question by Kim Jordan, 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,  -2- Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 55760 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Latta that the following items on the Consent Calendar be received, filed, and approved: Approve the following applications for retail alcohol licenses: a) Aldi Inc., 315 Brandilynn Boulevard, Class B retail alcohol - change in ownership. b) Cedar Falls Woman's Club, 304 Clay Street, Special Class C retail alcohol - 8-month permit. Receive and file the Bi-Annual Report of College Hill Partnership relative to FY2026 Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) funds and an FY2026 Economic Development Grant. Motion carried unanimously. 55761 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Hawbaker to receive and file the Committee of Whole meeting minutes of December 1, 2025, relative to the following items: a) Grow Cedar Valley Update. b) Parking of Trailers and Other Vehicles on Unimproved Surfaces. Following comments by Kim Jordan, the motion carried unanimously. 55762- It was moved by Hawbaker and seconded by Crisman to approve the following recommendation of the Mayor relative to the appointment of members to Boards and Commissions: a) Ken Kagy, Board of Electrical Appeals, term ending 12/31/2029. b) Jeff Thompson, Board of Mechanical Appeals, term ending 12/31/2029. c) Glenn Behrends, Board of Plumbing Appeals, term ending 12/31/2029. Following comments by Councilmember Crisman and Kim Jordan, the motion carried unanimously. 55763 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Crisman that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution #24,392, approving and authorizing the City's participation in the State of Iowa Procurement Program with Network Services Company for Janitorial & Sanitation Supplies & Equipment.. Resolution #24,393, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. relative to the West Viking Industrial Park Expansion - Phase IV. Resolution #24,394, receiving and filing the bids, and approving and accepting the low bid of Municipal Pipe Tool Company, LLC for the 2025 CDBG Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Resolution #24,395, determining the necessity, and setting December 23, 2025 as the date of consultation and January 20, 2026 as the date of public hearing on a proposed North Cedar Estates Urban Renewal Plan for a proposed Urban Renewal Area in the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa. 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,  -3- Latta, Kruse, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Resolutions #24,392 through #24,395 duly passed and adopted. 55764 - It was moved by Dunn and seconded by Latta that Resolution #24,396, approving and adopting an amendment to the FY26 Fee Schedule relative to parking permits for municipal parking lots or parking facilities to become effective January 1, 2026, be approved. Following comments by Kim Jordan and response 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, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,396 duly passed and adopted. 55765 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Dunn that Resolution #24,397, approving a final plat for The Arbors Sixth Addition, be approved. Following comments by 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 #24,397 duly passed and adopted. 55766 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Dunn that Resolution #24,398, approving and accepting completion of public improvements in The Arbors Sixth Addition, be approved. 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 #24,398 duly passed and adopted. 55767 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Dunn that Resolution #24,399, approving and authorizing execution of a Fifth Amendment to Storm Water Maintenance and Repair Agreement and Permanent Easement with Midwest Development Co. relative to a post- construction stormwater management plan for The Arbors Sixth Addition, be approved. 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 #24,399 duly passed and adopted. 55768 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Crisman that Resolution #24,400, approving and authorizing execution of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC relative to the Highway 57 & Union Road Intersection Improvements Project, be approved. Following comments by Kim Jordan, and responses by Mayor Laudick and Councilmember Schultz, 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 #24,400 duly passed and adopted. 55769 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Crisman that Resolution #24,401, approving and authorizing execution of one Owner Purchase Agreement; and approving and accepting one Temporary Construction Easement, and one Permanent Welcome Sign Easement, in conjunction with the Highway 57 & Union Road Intersection Improvements Project, be approved. Following comments by Kim Jordan, and responses 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, Hawbaker, Ganfield, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then  -4- declared Resolution #24,401 duly passed and adopted. 55770 - It was moved by Kruse and seconded by Ganfield that the bills and claims of December 15, 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. 55771 - Councilmember Schultz thanked Councilmembers Kruse and Ganfield for their service. Dee Dee Benton, UNI Student Liaison, expressed thanks for the support received for the Holiday Market at the Gallagher. Councilmember Ganfield commented that it was a privilege to serve on City Council and thanked Councilmembers for their work. Mayor Laudick thanked Councilmember Elects Nagle and Fairbanks. 55772 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Kruse to adjourn to Executive Session 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 7:48 P.M. Mayor Laudick reconvened the Council meeting at 8:30 P.M. 55773 - It was moved by Ganfield and seconded by Kruse that the meeting be adjourned at 8:31 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. __________________________________ Kim Kerr, CMC, City Clerk