City Council Meeting

CITY HALL CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, MARCH 16, 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 (electronic), Latta, Nagle, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Absent: Hawbaker. Mayor Laudick led the Pledge of Allegiance. 55862 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Fairbanks that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 2, 2026, be approved as presented and ordered of record. Motion carried unanimously. 55863 - The Mayor then asked if there were any agenda revisions. City Clerk Kerr noted the order of items #19 & #20 on the resolution calendar needed to be reversed and that items #24, # 25, 26, & 27 were being removed from the resolution calendar. Mayor Laudick commented. 55864 - Kim Jordan, Cedar Falls, commented on healthcare in Cedar Falls and requested the balance of the Health Trust Fund. Mayor Laudick and Director of Finance & Business Operations Rodenbeck commented. Councilmember Schultz joined the meeting electronically. 55865 - Director of Community Development Sheetz provided information on a new program for adaptive play available at the Rec Center. Mayor Laudick commented. Mayor Laudick noted the Public Reception to meet City Administrator candidates on March 26, 2026 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. 55866 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of March 10, 2026, this was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the West 22nd Street Reconstruction from Campus Street to College Hill Project. It was then moved by Dunn and seconded by Fairbanks that the proof of publication of notice of hearing be received and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. 55867 - 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. Principal Engineer Claypool provided an overview of the proposed plans, etc. Following comments by Kim Jordan, and responses by Mayor Laudick and Director of Public Works Schrage, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 55868 - It was moved by Fairbanks and seconded by Crisman that Resolution #24,497, approving and adopting the plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the West 22nd Street Reconstruction from Campus Street to College Hill 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, Latta, Nagle, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,497 duly passed and adopted. 55869 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of March 10, 2026, this was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the 2026 Street Restoration Project. 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. 55870 - 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. Principal Engineer Claypool provided an overview of the proposed plans, etc. Following comments by Mayor Laudick and Kim Jordan, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 55871 - It was moved by Dunn and seconded by Fairbanks that Resolution #24,498, approving and adopting the plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the 2026 Street Restoration Project, be approved. Following due consideration by the Council, the Mayor put the question on the motion  -2- and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Latta, Nagle, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,498 duly passed and adopted. 55872 - Mayor Laudick announced that in accordance with the public notice of March 10, 2026, this was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the 2026 Street Construction Project. 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. 55873 - 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. Principal Engineer Claypool provided an overview of the proposed plans, etc. Following comments and questions by Mayor Laudick, Councilmember Schultz, and Kim Jordan, and responses by Claypool and Mayor Laudick, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and passed to the next order of business. 55874 - It was moved by Latta and seconded by Crisman that Resolution #24,499, approving and adopting the plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the 2026 Street Construction Project, be approved. Following comments by Councilmembers Crisman, Fairbanks, Schultz, and Latta, and responses by Director of Public Works Schrage and Principal Engineer Claypool, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Latta, Nagle, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,499 duly passed and adopted. 55875 - It was moved by Fairbanks and seconded by Crisman 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 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, Nagle, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. 55876 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Fairbanks that the following items on the Consent Calendar be received, filed, and approved: Receive and file the Committee of Whole meeting minutes of March 2, 2026, relative to the following items: a) Water Service Materials Discussion. b) Middle Cedar Watershed Presentation. Receive and file the resignation of Sloan Alberhasky as a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Approve the following recommendations of the Mayor relative to the appointment of members to Boards and Commissions: a) Dan Berregaard, Board of Rental Housing Appeals, term ending 05/01/2030. b) Kim Kranz, Board of Rental Housing Appeals, term ending 05/01/2030. c) Crystal Ford, Civil Service Commission, term ending 04/04/2030. d) John Fischer, Planning & Zoning Commission, term ending 11/01/2027. e) Cory Koger, Planning & Zoning Commission, term ending 11/01/2030. Approve the following applications for cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permits: a) Happy's Wine & Spirits, 5925 University Avenue - Renewal. b) King Star, 2228 Lincoln Street - Renewal. c) Pheasant Ridge Golf Course, 3205 West 12th Street - Renewal.  -3- Approve the following applications for retail alcohol licenses: a) Barn Happy, 11310 University Avenue, Special Class B retail native wine - renewal. b) Deringer’s Public Parlor, 314 ½ Main Street, Class C retail alcohol - renewal. c) Social House, 2208 College Street, Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal. Motion carried unanimously. 55877 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Latta that the following resolutions be introduced and adopted: Resolution #24,500, approving and accepting the Tentative Interview Schedule and Selection Process for the City Administrator. Resolution #24,501, approving and authorizing submission of the Civil Rights Annual Certification and Board Resolution for the City's FY2025-2029 Public Housing Agency (PHA) Five Year Plan. Resolution #24,502, approving and authorizing execution of an Amended and Restated Forgivable Loan Agreement and Promissory Note relative to a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Rental Rehabilitation Program at 921 West 4th Street. Resolution #24,503, approving a College Hill Neighborhood Overlay District design review for a new projecting sign located at 1001 West 23rd Street. Resolution #24,504, approving the Cedar Falls Community Credit Union Minor Plat. Resolution #24,505, approving and authorizing execution of a Termination of Permanent Utility Easement, in conjunction with the Cedar Falls Community Credit Union Minor Plat. Resolution #24,506, approving an amendment to the Pinnacle Prairie Master Plan relative to property located at 710 Bluegrass Circle. Resolution #24,507, approving an MU, Mixed-Use Residential District site plan for construction of a new Cedar Falls Community Credit Union located at 710 Bluegrass Circle. Resolution #24,508, receiving and filing the bids, and approving and accepting the low bid of Lodge Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,585,654.00, for the North Cedar Heights Area Reconstruction Project - Phase 3. Resolution #24,509, receiving and filing the bids, and approving and accepting the low bid of Municipal Pipe Tool Company, LLC in the amount of $319,967.95, for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Resolution #24,510, approving and authorizing execution of three Owner Purchase Agreements; and approving and accepting three Temporary Construction Easements, in conjunction with the Walters Pond Storm Sewer Project. Resolution #24,511, approving the Certificate of Completion and accepting the work of Hydro- Klean, LLC for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Resolution #24,512, receiving and filing, and setting April 6, 2026 as the date of public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the 2026 Sidewalk Infill & Repair 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, Nagle, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared Resolutions #24,500 through #24,512 duly passed and adopted.  -4- 55878 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn that Resolution #24,513, approving and accepting a donation of the sculpture The Binding from the Cedar Falls Woman's Club, be approved. Following comments by Councilmember Crisman, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Latta, Nagle, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,513 duly passed and adopted. 55879 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn that the bills and claims of March 16, 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, Latta, Nagle, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. 55880 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Dunn to adjourn to Executive Session to evaluate the professional competency of individuals whose appointment or hiring is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to the individuals’ reputation and the individuals have requested a closed session, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i). Following comments 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, Nagle, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion carried. The City Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:37 P.M. Mayor Laudick reconvened the Council meeting at 8:15 P.M. Mayor Laudick called the meeting back to order. 55881 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Fairbanks that Resolution #24,514, approving and accepting candidates to proceed in the selection process for the position of City Administrator, be approved. Following comments by Mayor Laudick and Councilmember Fairbanks, the Mayor put the question on the motion and upon call of the roll, the following named Councilmembers voted. Aye: Schultz, Latta, Nagle, Fairbanks, Crisman, Dunn. Nay: None. Motion Carried. The Mayor then declared Resolution #24,514 duly passed and adopted. 55882 - It was moved by Crisman and seconded by Latta that the meeting be adjourned at 8:17 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. __________________________________ Kim Kerr, CMC, City Clerk