Monday night's 7pm council meeting features a consideration for Council adoption of the Local Housing Needs Assessment (Item #23) which is a very important plan for the city's developmental future. The report contains statistics and forecasts, as well as recommendations that I am eager to implement. While I wouldn't want Cedar Falls to be a 'boomtown' --- like, say, doubling our population in twenty years -- I do strongly believe we can efficiently and sustainably accommodate 10-15K additional residents with our existing infrastructure. The Housing Needs Assessment points the way for how to do it! Thanks to the CF Economic Development Corporation and INRCOG for putting this together.
Also this evening, we'll have our Open House and Ribbon Cutting for the newly renovated City Hall. That runs from 4pm to 6pm, and then at 6:20 I'll give the council & public a briefing on a program I've been working on to engage the city's former elected officials in local civics (if they so choose), and then also the Public Works committee will hear about parking concerns on Bluebell Road.
I hope you can join us in person, online via YouTube, or on CFU Channel 15. Thanks as always for doing the hard work to be an informed and engaged resident!
Roll Call
Call to Order by the Mayor
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes
1. Regular meeting of May 1, 2023.
Agenda Revisions
Special Presentations
Public Forum. (Speakers will have one opportunity to speak for up to 5 minutes on topics relevant to City business.)
Staff Updates
Special Order of Business
2. Public hearing on proposed amendments to the City’s FY2023 Budget. The Finance Division has requested several amendments to this year's budget, in order to account for incoming grants and other revenues, as well as additional expenses this fiscal year.
a) Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published 05/03/2023)
b) Written communications filed with the City Clerk.
c) Staff comments.
d) Public comments.
e) Resolution approving and adopting amendments to the City's FY2023 Budget.
3. Public hearing on the proposed vacation of certain public right-of-way along Hudson Road. The property owner is requesting that a part of the city's property along Hudson road be transfered to the petitioner as part of a development project in that area.
a) Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published 05/05/2023)
b) Written communications filed with the City Clerk.
c) Staff comments.
d) Public comments.
e) Pass an ordinance vacating certain public right-of-way along Hudson Road, upon its first consideration.
4. Public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the 2023 Alley Reconstruction Project. This is a standard annual agreement, partially covered with grant funds.
a) Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published 05/05/2023)
b) Written communications filed with the City Clerk.
c) Staff comments.
d) Public comments.
e) Resolution approving and adopting the plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the 2023 Alley Reconstruction Project.
5. Public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the 2023 Seal Coat Project. This is a standard annual construction contract.
a) Receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. (Notice published 05/05/2023)
b) Written communications filed with the City Clerk.
c) Staff comments.
d) Public comments.
e) Resolution approving and adopting the plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the 2023 Seal Coat Project.
Old Business
6. Pass Ordinance #3027, amending Chapter 26, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances relative to signage for Civic/Institutional Uses in the Downtown Character District (CD-DT), upon its third & final consideration. This has been discussed in previous meetings; if approved at this meeting, it will officially become part of our zoning ordinance.
7. Pass Ordinance #3028, amending the Zoning Map by removing approximately 3 acres of property located west of the Hudson Road & Ashworth Drive intersection, f/n/a 4919 Hudson Road from A-1, Agricultural District and placing the same in the R-1, Residence District, upon its third & final consideration. This has been discussed in previous meetings; if approved at this meeting, it will officially become part of our zoning ordinance.
8. Pass Ordinance #3029, amending the Zoning Map by removing approximately 14.43 acres of property located north of Black Hawk Park Addition and west of Cypress Avenue from A-1, Agricultural District and placing the same in the R-2, Residence District, upon its third & final consideration. This has been discussed in previous meetings; if approved at this meeting, it will officially become part of our zoning ordinance.
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.)
9. Receive and file the City Council Standing Committee minutes of May 1, 2023 relative to the following item:
a) Housing Needs Assessment Report.
10. Approve a proclamation recognizing May 2023 as Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month and May 17, 2023 as World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day.
11. Approve the following recommendation of the Mayor relative to the appointment of members to Boards and Commissions: Thanks to these citizens for their volunteer spirit to serve on the city's boards and commissions.
a) Dr. Vicki Edelnant, Library Board of Trustees, term ending 06/30/2026.
b) Alan Stalnaker, Planning & Zoning Commission, term ending 11/01/2026.
c) Sloan Alberhasky, Planning & Zoning Commission, term ending 11/01/2027.
12. Receive and file a communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Noah Hackbart as Student Liaison, term ending 04/30/24. Mr. Hackbart has been nominated by NISG to serve an additional year as the UNI Student Liaison to the City Council.
13. Receive and file communications from the Civil Service Commission relative to the following certified lists: This list from the CSC simply notes that the candidates applying to these two positions meet the city's performance requirements.
a) Assistant Public Safety Director/Fire Chief.
b) Engineering Technician I.
14. Receive and file the Bi-Annual Report of Community Main Street relative to FY23 Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) funds and an FY23 Economic Development Grant. This report is required by the City Council twice a year in order for Community Mainstreet to receive city funds.
15. Approve the following applications for cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permits: The city council is the approving authority for these kinds of permits.
a) Casey's #1887, 2425 Center Street.
b) Casey's #2630, 5226 University Avenue.
c) Casey's #2865, 5908 Nordic Drive.
d) Casey's #3045, 601 Main Street.
e) Casey's #3610, 1225 Fountains Way.
f) Fareway Stores, Inc. #190, 4500 South Main Street.
g) Fareway Stores, Inc. #974, 214 North Magnolia Drive.
h) Fleet Farm Fuel, 108 West Ridgeway Avenue.
i) Greenleaf Tobacco & Vapor, 5901 University Avenue.
j) Happy's Wine & Spirits, 5925 University Avenue.
k) Kwik Spirits #561, 4116 University Avenue, Suite 104-105.
l) Kwik Star #490, 7500 Nordic Drive.
m) Kwik Star #726, 2019 College Street.
n) Kwik Star #934, 4515 Coneflower Parkway.
o) Metro Mart #3, 103 Franklin Street.
p) Murphy USA #6970, 518 Brandilynn Boulevard.
q) Panther Travel Center, 1525 West Ridgeway Avenue.
r) Walmart #753, 525 Brandilynn Boulevard.
16. Approve the following applications for retail alcohol licenses: The city council is the approving authority for all alcohol permits and liquor licenses.
a) Amvets, 1934 Irving Street, Class F retail alcohol & outdoor service - renewal.
b) Double Tap, 312 Main Street, Class C retail alcohol- renewal.
c) Famous Dave's, 6222 University Avenue, Class C retail alcohol -renewal.
d) Casey's General Store, 2425 Center Street, Class E retail alcohol - renewal.
e) Casey's General Store, 5908 Nordic Drive, Class E retail alcohol - renewal.
f) Hy-Vee Food Store, 6301 University Avenue, Class E retail alcohol - renewal.
g) Mini-mart, 1420 West 1st Street, Class E retail alcohol – renewal.
h) Famous Dave's, 6222 University Avenue, Class C retail alcohol – change in ownership.
i) Casey's General Store, 5908 Nordic Drive, Class E retail alcohol – change in ownership.
j) Sturgis Falls Celebration, Gateway Park, Special Class C retail alcohol & outdoor service - 5-day permit.
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.)
17. Resolution Calendar with items considered separately.
18. Resolution approving and adopting new/revised job classifications for the following positions: City job positions are created and updated from time to time, based on the needs of the city and with the direction of the city council through the budgeting process.
a) Community Services Specialist
b) Community Services Supervisor
c) Traffic Technician
d) Civil CAD/GIS Technician
e) Content Coordinator
19. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a Benefits Consultant Agreement with PDCM Insurance relative to the City’s benefit plans. This is a standard benefits agreement for city staff.
20. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of an Agreement with Push Pedal Pull, Inc. relative to replacement of weightroom equipment at the Recreation Center. This major project would replace weightroom equipment for $220.4K as part of a service agreement.
21. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a Collaborative Program Agreement with the Black Hawk Tennis Club relative to providing Youth Tennis Lessons, in conjunction with the summer recreational programs. This would allow the contractor to provide this service this summer, in exchange for 80% of the program revenue.
22. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a Collaborative Program Agreement with the Cedar Falls Tiger Rugby Club relative to providing Youth Non-Contact Rugby, in conjunction with the summer recreational programs. This would allow the contractor to provide this service this summer, in exchange for 80% of the program revenue.
23. Resolution approving and adopting the Housing Needs Assessment Report. This important community survey, last conducted 25 years ago, will allow the city to prioritize activities and dwelling types in order to most efficiently address local housing shortages. I fully support the adoption and implementation of this plan, and am asking the City Council to do the same.
24. Resolution approving a HWY-1, Highway Commercial Zoning District site plan for construction of a restaurant to be located at the SE corner of Brandilynn Boulevard and Winterberry Drive. This is for a new Popeye's in the vicinity of the Prairie Parkway and Brandilynn Boulevard roundabout.
25. Resolution approving an MU, Mixed-Use Residential Zoning District site plan for updated landscaping and signage at 4520 Rownd Street. This is for a new sign and trees at Valley Lutheran School on Rownd Street.
26. Resolution approving and authorizing Amendment #4 to the Entitlement Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 Program Contract with the Iowa Economic Development Authority relative to Community Block Grant (CDBG-CV2) funding relative to the CARES Act. This amendment fully accounts for the city's staff time devoted to administratio of these grants, as well as for projects that could not be fully completed.
27. Resolution supporting a Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program application to be submitted to the Iowa Economic Development Authority by BJW Holdings, LLC for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for the proposed Cottage Courts project at 215 West 9th Street. This is a $12K required local match for the Cottage Courts project downtown, and will be a phenomenal return on investment for the city's $12K once the property pays taxes on the improvements.
28. Resolution of support for a Workforce Housing Tax Credit application to be submitted to the Iowa Economic Development Authority by CV Commercial, LLC for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for the proposed College Hill Mixed Use project at 2119 College Street. Same kind of approval as #27.
29. Resolution approving and accepting a Warranty Deed, in conjunction with the expansion of the West Viking Road Industrial Park. This finalizes with the Recorder's Office a parcel purchase recently made in the newly expanded industrial park.
30. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of two Leases relative to property vacated by flood buyout programs. This allows the greenspace to be leased from the city for $1 per year. The person leasing the property will then mow and take care of the property, which is a cost savings for taxpayers.
31. Resolution approving and accepting the contract and bond of Dave Schmitt Construction Co. Inc. for the Ashworth Drive Extension Project. This isa $1.25M road project to bring Ashworth from Kylie Drive to Hudson Road.
32. Resolution receiving and filing the bids, and approving and accepting the bid of Dave Schmitt Construction, in the amount of $2,633,563.41, being the lowest bid received for the North Cedar Heights Area Reconstruction Project – Phase 1A. This would allow the contractor to proceed forward with final contract paperwork for this major road reconstruction project in Cedar Heights.
33. Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a Professional Service Agreement with JCG Land Services, Inc. for land acquisition services relative to Engineering Division projects.This would contract out this important aspect of construction projects for an amount not to exceed $100K.
34. Resolution receiving and filing, and setting June 5, 2023 as the date of public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract & estimate of cost for the 2023 Sidewalk Assessment Project – Zone 1. This simply sets the hearing date.
35. Resolution setting June 5, 2023 as the date of public hearing to consider entering into an Agreement for Private Development, and to consider conveyance of certain city-owned real estate to Technology Pkwy Properties, LLC. This simply sets the hearing date.
Allow Bills and Claims
36. Allow Bills and Claims for May 15, 2023.
Council Updates and Announcements
Council Referrals
Adjournment
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| Meeting Date | 05/15/23 |
