City Council Work Session

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Cedar Falls Duke Young Conference Room January 20, 2020 The City Council held a special work session in the Duke Young Conference room at 5:00 p.m. on January 20, 2020, with the following persons in attendance: Mayor Robert M. Green, Frank Darrah, Susan deBuhr, Simon Harding, Daryl Kruse, Mark Miller, and Dave Sires. Staff members attended from all City Departments, as well as members of the community. Mayor Green introduced the only item on the agenda, College Hill Visioning Plan. Stephanie Houk Sheetz, Director of Community Development stated the process for the College Hill Visioning plan will be similar to that of the Downtown Visioning plan. She stated we are using the same consultant, Ferrell Madden. She stated the public kick-off meeting for the College Hill Visioning will be on January 29 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the CEEE Building on the UNI campus. She explained the meeting will include a survey, as well as a presentation from the project consultant; these ideas and suggestions will assist in the efforts to update the zoning code that may be implemented later this year. Ms. Sheetz stated tonight we are reviewing seven (7) over-arching goals or priorities to help guide the process. Karen Howard Planning and Community Services Manager reviewed and explained the seven guiding priorities. A brief discussion was held. During the discussion council recommended to recognize the unique characteristics and aspects of the different parts of the study area. The council was in consensus with the staff recommendations. Ms. Sheetz stated the consultants have the recommendations from the College Hill Parking Study. There being no further discussion, Daryl Kruse motioned to adjourn the work session, Mark Miller seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Green adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m. Minutes by Lisa Roeding, Controller/City Treasurer