Standing Committee Meeting

MEETING OF STANDING COMMITTEES City Hall, 220 Clay Street September 18, 2023 The meeting of Standing Committees met at City Hall at 6:15 p.m. on September 18, 2023, with the following Committee persons in attendance: Councilmembers Susan deBuhr, Kelly Dunn, Simon Harding, Daryl Kruse, Dustin Ganfield, Gil Schultz, and Dave Sires. Staff members from all City Departments and members of the community attended in person. Finance & Business Operations Committee: Chair Dunn called the meeting to order and introduced the only item on the Finance & Business Operations Committee, Cedar Falls Community Foundation Presentation, and introduced Cedar Falls Community Foundation Executive Director, Sally Timmer. Director Timmer explained their mission and vision, and introduced John Lehman, Cedar Falls Community Foundation Board President. Mr. Lehman shared the city projects that were funded by competitive grants and children and family funds. Director Timmer presented the funds that support the Cedar Falls Public Library, arts, and recreation. Public Works Committee: Chair Schultz called the meeting to order and introduced the only item on the Public Works Committee Agenda, Cedar River Dam and Future Options for the Dam, and introduced Public Works Director, Chase Schrage and Operations and Maintenance Division Manager, Brian Heath. Director Schrage provided the history and current condition of the dam. Mr. Heath described the current operations and challenges with the gates. Director Schrage gave insight into the received 2015 Water Trails Grant that included removal of the dam and installation of rock arch rapids. Councilmembers and staff discussed: ice jams, pros and cons of different dam types, adding to future CIPs, and cost for a consultant on the project. Meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m. Minutes by Shianne Bellinger, Administrative Assistant