City Council Meeting

CITY HALL CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, MARCH 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: Schultz, Nagle, Hawbaker, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Absent: Latta. Mayor Laudick led the Pledge of Allegiance. 55847 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Hawbaker that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 16, 2026, be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 55848 - The Mayor then asked if there were any agenda revisions. City Clerk Kerr noted a scrivener’s error on the memo for item #20. The amount should read $28,827.64 instead of $25,944.76. 55849 - Fred Miehe, Cedar Falls, requested reducing the speed limit on Greenhill Road due to noise levels and safety concerns with the current speed limit. Tim Combs and Christine Rolf, Americans for Independent Living (AFIL), gave an overview of the program, provided Council with a handout, and requested community support. 55850 - Mayor Laudick provided an update on the City Administrator hiring process and noted March 26, 2026 as the date for the community to meet the candidates. 55851 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of February 21, 2026, this was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. It was then moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 55852 - 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. Water Reclamation Manager Griffin 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. 55853 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn that Resolution #24,477, approving and adopting the plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, 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, Nagle, Hawbaker, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,477 duly passed and adopted. 55854 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Hawbaker that Ordinance #3140, amending Chapter 5, Alcoholic and Malt Beverages, of the Code of Ordinances, relative to possession or consumption in public place; public intoxication, 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, Nagle, Hawbaker, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. 55855 - It was moved by Fairbanks 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 February 16, 2026, relative to the following items: a) MET Transit Budget Request & Information. b) FY27 Budget Presentation. Approve the following recommendation of the Mayor relative to the appointment of members to Boards and Commissions: a) Paul Smith, Board of Adjustment, term ending 03/31/2030. Approve the following applications for cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permits:  -2- a) Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh, 6527 University Avenue - Renewal. b) Hy-Vee Food Store, 6301 University Avenue - Renewal. Approve the following applications for retail alcohol licenses: a) Patton, 317 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. b) Casey’s, 1525 West Ridgeway Avenue, Class E retail alcohol - renewal. c) Walgreens, 2509 Whitetail Drive, Class E retail alcohol - change in ownership. d) Wal-Mart, 525 Brandilynn Boulevard, Class E retail alcohol - change in ownership. Motion carried unanimously. 55856 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Hawbaker that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution #24,478, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement/Power of Attorney with Colin Baenziger & Associates relative to employment screening services. Resolution #24,479, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks abutting the property located at 804 Seerley Boulevard. Resolution #24,480, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks abutting the property located at 818 Seerley Boulevard. Resolution #24,481, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks abutting the property located at 821 College Street. Resolution #24,482, levying a final assessment for costs incurred by the City to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks abutting the property located at 1122 West 22nd Street. Resolution #24,483, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement in Support of the Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission relative to FY2026 Tourism Activities & Economic Development Services Funding. Resolution #24,484, approving and accepting a Warranty Deed Joint Tenancy, in conjunction with the reconstruction of North Cedar Heights Area Reconstruction Project-Phase 3. Resolution #24,485, approving and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the repair of a pump located in the Final Lift Station for the Water Reclamation Facility. Resolution #24,486, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement with Ron Turley Associates relative to fleet maintenance management software services. Resolution #24,487, approving the Certificate of Completion and accepting the work of Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc., for the 2025 Alley Reconstruction Project, and approving and authorizing the transfer of funds from the Storm Water Fund to the Street Construction Fund. Resolution #24,488, approving and accepting the contract and bond of Owen Contracting, Inc., for the 2026 Alley Reconstruction Project. Resolution #24,489, approving and accepting the contract and bond of Wynn Company, LLC, for the Cedar Falls West Viking Road Industrial Park Phase VII Project. Resolution ##24,490, approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Service Agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC, for design services relative to the Union Road Reconstruction Project - Phase I and Phase II. Resolution #24,491, receiving and filing, and setting March 16, 2026 as the date of public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the West 22nd Street  -3- Reconstruction from Campus Street to College Hill Project. Resolution #24,492, receiving and filing, and setting March 16, 2026 as the date of public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the 2026 Street Restoration Project. Resolution #24,493, receiving and filing, and setting March 16, 2026 as the date of public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the 2026 Street Construction 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, Nagle, Hawbaker, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Resolutions #24,478 through #24,493 duly passed and adopted. 55857 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn that Resolution #24,494, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement with Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG) for the 2026 Cedar Falls Housing Needs Assessment Update, be approved. Following a question by Councilmember Fairbanks, 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, Nagle, Hawbaker, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,494 duly passed and adopted. 55858 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Fairbanks that Resolution #24,495, approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement with Ackerson Masonry relative to masonry work at Big Woods Campground Restroom/Shower House Project, be approved. Following comments and questions by Councilmember Schultz, and responses by Operations & Maintenance Division Manager Heath, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Nagle, Hawbaker, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,495 duly passed and adopted. 55859 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Hawbaker that Resolution #24,496, approving and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the purchase of building materials relative to the Big Woods Campground Restroom/Shower House Project, be approved. Following a question by Councilmember Schultz, and response by Operations & Maintenance Division Manager Heath, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Nagle, Hawbaker, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,496 duly passed and adopted. 55860 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Fairbanks that the bills and claims of March 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: Schultz, Nagle, Hawbaker, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 55861 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn that the meeting be adjourned at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. __________________________________ Kim Kerr, CMC, City Clerk