City Council Meeting

CITY HALL CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 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: Latta, Nagle, Hawbaker, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Absent: Schultz. Mayor Laudick led the Pledge of Allegiance. 55813 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Hawbaker that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 20, 2026, be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 55814 - Mayor Laudick presented Cable TV Supervisor Denny Bowman with his 20-year Service Pin. Community Main Street Executive Director Kim Bear presented the 2026 Volunteers of the Year Award to Channel 15 staff Denny Bowman, Jeremy Ott and Mike Mennen. 55815 - Kim Jordan, Cedar Falls, commented on upcoming projects and their relation to healthcare. 55816 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of January 27, 2026, this was the time and place for a public hearing to consider entering into an Agreement for Private Development with River Place Properties II, LC. 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. 55817 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written communications filed to the proposed Agreement. Upon being advised that written communication had been received, the Mayor then called for oral comments. Economic Development Coordinator Graham provided an overview of the proposed Agreement. Following comments by Mayor Laudick, questions and comments by Councilmembers Dunn, Fairbanks, and Hawbaker, and responses by Graham, Planning & Community Services Manager Howard, City Attorney Rogers, Mayor Laudick, and Director of Finance & Business Operations Rodenbeck, and public comments by Daryl Kruse, Cedar Falls, Kim Jordan, and Taylor Morris, Eagle View Partners, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 55818 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Latta that Resolution #24,442, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement for Private Development with River Place Properties II, LC, be approved. Following comments and questions by Councilmembers Fairbanks, Latta, Hawbaker, Dunn, Crisman, and Nagle, and responses by Mayor Laudick, Planning & Community Services Manager Howard, Economic Development Coordinator Graham, City Attorney Rogers, and Director of Finance & Business Operations Rodenbeck, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Latta, Nagle, Fairbanks, Crisman. Nay: Hawbaker, Dunn. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,442 duly passed and adopted. 55819 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of January 27, 2026, this was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the 2026 Alley Reconstruction Project. It was then moved by Latta and seconded by Crisman that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 55820 - The Mayor then asked if there were any written communications filed to the proposed plans, etc. Upon being advised that there were no written communications on file, the Mayor then called for oral comments. City Engineer Wicke provided an overview of the proposed plans, etc. There being no one else present wishing to speak about the proposed plans, etc., the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 55821 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Fairbanks that Resolution #24,443, approving and adopting the plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the 2026 Alley Reconstruction Project, be approved. Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor  -2- put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Latta, Nagle, Hawbaker, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,443 duly passed and adopted. 55822 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Latta that Ordinance #3139, providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the North Cedar Estates 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 North Cedar Estates Urban Renewal Area, 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: Latta, Nagle, Hawbaker, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. 55823 - It was moved by Hawbaker and seconded by Crisman that the following items on the Consent Calendar be received, filed, and approved: Receive and file the Committee of Whole meeting minutes of January 20, 2026, relative to the following items: a) Downtown Parking Report. b) Pre-Approved Housing Plans. c) Overview of the College Hill Zoning Review/Adoption Process. Receive and file the minutes of the January 23, 2026 City Council Joint Meeting with Legislators. Receive and file the following resignations of members from Boards and Commissions: a) Ruby Hibben, Board of Adjustment. b) Lauri Young, Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission. Approve the following recommendation of the Mayor relative to the appointment of members to Boards and Commissions: a) Russell Clarke, Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission, term ending 09/30/2028. Receive and file Departmental Quarterly Reports of October – December 2025. Receive and file the City Council Goal Setting Report of December 4, 8, and 17, 2025. Approve a request for a temporary sign at 116 Main Street with removal on February 2, 2027. Approve the following applications for retail alcohol licenses: a) Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh, 6527 University Avenue, Class B retail alcohol - renewal. b) Cottonwood Canyon, 419 Washington Street, Special Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. c) Pheasant Ridge Golf Course, 3205 West 12th Street, Special Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. d) Sakura Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 5719 University Avenue, Class C retail alcohol - renewal. e) Casey's, 1620 West 1st Street, Class E retail alcohol - renewal. f) Thunder Ridge Ampride, 2425 Whitetail Drive, Class E retail alcohol - renewal. g) Huhot Mongolian Grill, 6301 University Avenue, Special Class C retail alcohol - new.  -3- Motion carried unanimously. 55824 - It was moved by Hawbaker and seconded by Latta that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution #24,444, approving and adopting CFD 2125: Personnel Policy – Background Check Procedure. Resolution #24,445, approving and authorizing execution of a Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC for project management services relative to replacement of the City’s financial and payroll systems. Resolution #24,446, approving and authorizing execution of Contract #25876-Managed Services Add On #1: Remote Firewall with IP Pathways, LLC, relative to secondary internet services. Resolution #24,447, approving and authorizing execution of a Communications Transport Services Agreement with Municipal Communications Utility of the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa, relative to secondary internet services. (Contingent upon approval of previous item) Resolution #24,448, approving and authorizing execution of a Curriculum and Brand Licensing Agreement with Can Play Adapted Programs relative to adaptive sports play curriculum, branding, and support. Resolution #24,449, approving and authorizing execution of an Owner Purchase Agreement; and approving and accepting a Temporary Construction Easement, in conjunction with the 2026 Alley Reconstruction Project. Resolution #24,450, approving and accepting a Temporary Construction Easement, in conjunction with the Highway 57 & Union Road Intersection Improvements Project. Resolution #24,451, approving and authorizing execution of eight Owner Purchase Agreements; and approving and accepting eight Temporary Construction Easements, one Temporary Access Easement, and one Storm Sewer and Drainage Easement, in conjunction with the North Cedar Heights Area Reconstruction Project – Phase III. Resolution #24,452, approving and accepting a Warranty Deed for property located north of West Ridgeway Avenue and east of Hudson Road. Resolution #24,453, receiving and filing the bids, and approving and accepting the low bid of Wynn Company, LLC for the Cedar Falls West Viking Road Industrial Park Phase VII Project. Resolution #24,454, receiving and filing the bids, and approving and accepting the low bid of Arends Excavating, LLC for the South Main Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. Resolution #24,455, receiving and filing the bids, and approving and accepting the low bid of Owen Contracting, Inc. for the Highway 57 & Union Road Intersection Improvements Project. Resolution #24,456, receiving and filing, and setting February 16, 2026 as the date of the public hearing, on the proposed plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the North Cedar Heights Area Reconstruction Project – Phase 3. Resolution #24,457, setting February 16, 2026 as the date of public hearing on a proposal to undertake a public improvement project for the West 22nd Street Reconstruction from Campus Street to College Hill Project, and to authorize acquisition of private property for  -4- 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: Latta, Nagle, Hawbaker, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Resolutions #24,444 through #24,457 duly passed and adopted. 55825 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Hawbaker that Resolution #24,458, approving and adopting the FY2027 City Council Goals, Work Program, and Financial Plan, 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: Latta, Nagle, Hawbaker, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,458 duly passed and adopted. 55826 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn that Resolution #24,459, approving a College Hill Neighborhood Overlay District design review for modification to the exterior of a structure located at 7803 University Avenue, be approved. Following a question and comment by Councilmember Fairbanks, and responses by Planning & Community Services Manager Howard and Mayor Laudick, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Latta, Nagle, Hawbaker, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,459 duly passed and adopted. 55827 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn that the bills and claims of February 2, 2026, 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: Latta, Nagle, Hawbaker, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 55828 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Latta that the meeting be adjourned at 8:21 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. __________________________________ Kim Kerr, CMC, City Clerk