This meeting's major item of interest appears to be the request to rezone land at the southwest of Union & 12th Street to "Planned Residential" for anticipated construction of a 50+ homes for seniors aged 55 and up by New Aldaya. We'll also be covering the city's pavement management program beforehand, at 5:55pm in the Council Chambers. Our regular council meeting starts at 7pm at City Hall, and I hope you can join us in-person, on Channel 15, or livestreaming on YouTube.
Call to Order by the Mayor
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
1. Regular meeting of March 4, 2019.
This simply enters the minutes into the official record as an accurate reflection of what transpired at that meeting. No concerns about the accuracy of the minutes.
2. Special meeting of February 27, 2019.
This simply enters the minutes into the official record as an accurate reflection of what transpired at that meeting. No concerns about the accuracy of the minutes.
Agenda Revisions
Special Order of Business
3. Public hearing to consider adopting the City's Code of Ordinances. This is the opportunity for the public to provide input on the code revisions. I read through all the revision recommendations, comparing them with the previous versions of the code. All of the changes appear reasonable, though I do have some questions about terminology that I'll be e-mailing to the city attorney. Also, this doesn't include the changes to the bicycles section of the ordinance (Section 26, Article IX). No other concerns.
a) Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published March 8, 2019)
b) Written communications filed with the City Clerk.
c) Oral comments.
4. Pass an ordinance adopting the Code of Ordinances for the City of Cedar Falls, upon its first consideration. ISince this is a change to the city code, it must be "approved" by council in three consecutive meetings before it becomes law.
5. Public hearing on proposed rezoning from A-1, Agricultural District, to RP, Planned Residence District, of property located at the southeast corner of West 12th Street and Union Road, and also on an associated amendment to the Schematic Land Use Map by changing the designation from Greenways & Floodplain to Greenways & Floodplain and Planned Development. Begins on Page 85; this is the public's opportunity to comment on this proposed zoning change.
a) Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published March 8, 2019)
b) Written communications filed with the City Clerk.
c) Oral comments.
6. Resolution amending the Schematic Land Use Map, by changing the designation from Greenways & Floodplain to Greenways & Floodplain and Planned Development, for property located at the southeast corner of West 12th Street and Union Road. This is where Council votes on the proposed changes to the city's Future Land Use Map after the public hearing in #5. I have several questions I'll bring up at the council meeting regarding flooding and drainage.
7. Pass an ordinance amending Section 29-107 of the Code of Ordinances by removing property located at the southeast corner of West 12th Street and Union Road from the A-1, Agricultural District, and placing the same in the RP, Planned Residence District, upon its first consideration. This ordinance change would change the property's zoning from agricultural use to planned residential. It would have to be approved in three separate consecutive meetings.
8. Public hearing on a proposed Amended and Restated Agreement for Private Development with Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. Begins on Page 107. This is the public portion of the meeting, to allow for changes in a development agreement with a private company.
a) Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published March 8, 2019)
b) Written communications filed with the City Clerk.
c) Oral comments.
9. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of an Amended and Restated Agreement for Private Development and a Minimum Assessment Agreement with Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. This resolution would raise the minimum assessment, and therefore the tax abatement, for Buckeye Corrugated's new warehouse and production facility in the West Viking Road Industrial Park, as well as extend the completion date one year to December 2019. No concerns at this time.
10. Public hearing on a proposed Agreement for Private Development with Martin Realty Company II, L.L.C. and payment of certain economic development grants pursuant to said proposed Agreement. This is the assigned time for the public to voice questions or concerns about this item.
a) Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published March 8, 2019)
b) Written communications filed with the City Clerk.
c) Oral comments.
11. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement for Private Development with Martin Realty Company II, L.L.C. Begins on Page 156. This resolution would allow Martin Bros. to receive a partial property tax rebate for five years, on their $1.57M addition to their corporate offices. This is consistent with existing city practices; I have no concerns at this time.
New Business
Consent Calendar: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the Council or public requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
12. Receive and file the resignation of Hillery Oberle as a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Ms. Oberle is departing the P&Z Commission due to increased commitments elsewhere; the mayor has already identified a candidate to serve through to 11/2021. No concerns.
13. Approve the following recommendations of the Mayor relative to the appointment of members to Boards and Commissions: No concerns. You can review Leslie Prideaux's application for P&Z on page 205-206.
a) Jeanine Johnson, Historic Preservation Commission, term ending 03/31/2022.
b) Leslie Prideaux, Planning & Zoning Commission, term ending 11/01/2021.
14. Receive and file the Committee of the Whole minutes of March 4, 2019 relative to the following items: Simply enters the minutes into the record as an accurate reflection of that meeting; no concerns.
a) Planning & Zoning Commission Interview - Leslie Prideaux.
b) 2019 Municipal Operations and Programs Work Plan.
c) Bills & Payroll.
15. Receive and file the City Council Work Session minutes of March 4, 2019. Simply enters the minutes into the record as an accurate reflection of that meeting; no concerns.
16. Receive and file communications from the Civil Service Commission relative to certified lists for the following positions: These civil service positions rank the candidates based on a 'testing instrument'. I can see how some positions will have standardized tests (like police, fire, civil engineers) but what about the Communications Specialist? I'll ask for a description of the test that was conducted for that critical new role.
a) Code Enforcement Officer.
b) Communications Specialist.
c) Economic Development Coordinator.
d) Video Production Specialist.
17. Approve the request for temporary signs at various locations for the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Annual Coin Show on March 25-31, 2019. City Council is the approving authority for the placement of signs in the public right-of-way. No concerns.
18. Approve the request for a temporary sign at 4520 Rownd Street for Valley Lutheran School on April 12, 2019. City Council is the approving authority for the placement of large signs. No concerns.
19. Approve a request for parking variances for the St. Patrick Church Garage Sale on April 24-26, 2019. This will allow parking on the streets adjacent to St. Patrick Catholic Church downtown, as in years past. No concerns.
20. Approve the following applications for beer permits and liquor licenses: City Council is the approving authority for all alcohol sales permits. No concerns.
a) Godfather's Pizza, 1621 West 1st Street, Class B beer - renewal.
b) Barn Happy, 11310 University Avenue, Class B native wine - renewal.
c) Social House, 2208 College Street, Class C liquor & outdoor service - renewal.
d) Lark Brewing, Deringer’s Public Parlor & The Stuffed Olive, 314 Main Street, Class C liquor & outdoor service - new.
e) Voodoo Lounge, 401 Main Street, Class C liquor - new.
Resolution Calendar: (The following items will be acted upon by roll call vote on a single motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the Council or public requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
21. Resolution approving and adopting revised job classifications for the positions of Director of Public Works and Director of Community Development relative to the reorganization of City operations. The current director of Municipal Operations and Programs, Mark Ripplinger, is expected to retire in the coming months. This reorganization is intended to ease the transition and to make a Public Works department which is more similar to how other cities operate. I'm glad to see Engineering and Water Reclamation being moved into that department, and the city's tourism and rec/community programs shifted over to Community Development. No concerns.
22. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a Facilities Use Agreement with Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (NEI3A) relative to use of the Community Center. This resolution would allow for a three-year use of the Community Center space (adjacent to the Cedar Falls Library) from 9:30am to 12:30pm on weekdays. In the past, NEI3A has used this area for staging Meals on Wheels as well as senior activities. I'll ask why the City Council is the approving authority on this, rather than the Library Board, since the designated landlord (Library Director Kelly Stern) reports to the Library Board, not the City Administrator.
23. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of one Owner Purchase Agreement and one Tenant Purchase Agreement, and approving and accepting one Owner's Temporary Grading Easement for Construction and three Public Utility Easements, in conjunction with the West 1st Street Reconstruction Project. (Begins on page 238). No concerns.
24. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of four Owner Purchase Agreements, and approving and accepting four Temporary Construction Easements, in conjunction with the Oak Park Sanitary Sewer Repair Project. (Begins on page 271) The city is asking to purchase property rights in order to rebuild a sewer in the Royal Oaks neighborhood. No concerns.
25. Resolution receiving and filing the bids, and approving and accepting the low bid of Peterson Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $13,561,862.40, for the West 1st Street Reconstruction Project. This resolution would allow Peterson to move forward with the construction of the new five-lane highway to replace the existing West 1st Street, with half the cost covered by the State of Iowa. No concerns about the bidding.
26. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of an application to the Black Hawk County Metropolitan Area Transportation Policy Board (MPO) for Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funding relative to the Main Street Reconstruction Project. No Allows the mayor to submit a grant request to a county board for federal funding to help pay for the design of Main Street from 6th Street to Seerley Blvd.
27. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of an application to the Black Hawk County Metropolitan Area Transportation Policy Board (MPO) for Iowa’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding relative to the Lake Street Trail Project. A similar grant request to #26, which would request federal funds for a portion of the cost of a new asphalt bike & pedestrian trail alongside Lake Street in North Cedar. No concerns.
28. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a Farm Lease Agreement with Michael Greiner relative to property located west of the West Viking Road Industrial Park. This would lease the newly purchased Industrial Park property to Mr. Greiner for $41K until 2/28/2020. This is a common way to use city lands prior to development. Ten proposals were received, with this applicant offering the highest amount per acre. No concerns.
29. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for 2019 Engineering Services relative to the Industrial Park Expansion Project. (Begins on page 326) This would pay Snyder $222,050 out of Unified Corridor TIF District funds to handle the surveying, concept designs, and other services for the newly purchased Industrial Park area. I will ask if these tasks are commonly handled by city staff, and if we are only paying Snyder to do our lack of internal staff to handle this.
30. Resolution approving the Industrial Park Land Acquisition and Engineering/Design Services Project in the Cedar Falls Unified Highway 58 Corridor Urban Renewal Area. This resolution follows #29 to actually approve the design project itself.
31. Resolution receiving and filing, and setting April 1, 2019 as the date of public hearing on, the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the 2019 Permeable Alley Project. No concerns about the hearing date.
32. Resolution setting April 1, 2019 as the date of public hearing on proposed amendments to Section 26-181 (formerly 29-160), CHN, College Hill Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District, of Chapter 26 (formerly 29), Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances relative to certain provisions in the College Hill Neighborhood Overlay Zoning District. No concerns about the hearing date.
Allow Bills and Payroll
33. Allow Bills and Payroll of March 18, 2019. No concerns.
City Council Referrals No referrals.
City Council Updates No updates.
Executive Session
34. Executive Session to evaluate the performance of the City Administrator pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i), following Public Forum.
Public Forum (Speakers will have one opportunity to speak for up to 5 minutes on topics germane to City business.)
Adjournment
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