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Ordinance No. 3123 (Chapter 15 — Nuisances): Passed on second consideration by roll call, 5–1.

Ordinance No. 3124 (Chapter 17 — Traffic Regulations; Chapter 23 — Definitions; ATVs/UTVs): Passed on second consideration, unanimous roll call vote.

Vape Time, 704 Main Street — Application for cigarette/tobacco/nicotine vapor permit: Failed to receive majority approval (3–3 tie); permit not granted.

Temporary sign request at 1400 East Lone Tree Road (Lost Woods Music Festival; removal immediately after 09/27/2025 event): Approved by council as part of the consent calendar when pulled for public comment and moved separately.

Consent calendar items 5–9 (excluding item 7, which was handled separately): Approved by voice vote as part of the consent calendar.

Resolution calendar items 10–26 (item 19 pulled for separate consideration): Items 10–18 and 20–26 approved by roll call as a group; Item 19 (resolution supporting an Iowa bird‑friendly community designation) was pulled and adopted separately by roll call (all present voting aye).

Bills and claims for Sept. 15: Approved by roll call.

Executive session motion to go into closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j) to discuss purchase or sale of particular real estate: Approved by recorded vote; council went into executive session.

Details: Where a roll-call tally was recorded in the meeting transcript, it is summarized above. The transcript did not record named vote-by-vote tallies for every item; when an individual aye/nay split was recorded (Ordinance 3123 and the Vape Time permit), those tallies are specified.

Ending: Items approved by the council will proceed under their stated terms (e.g., ordinance adoption, temporary sign removal after event); items that failed will be subject to standard administrative follow-up.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cedar Falls City Council Meeting: September 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of roll-call and consent votes taken Sept. 15, including ordinances, a failed permit, a temporary sign approval, a bird-friendly resolution and bills and claims.","taxTitle","Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa","taxId",51799,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6470090,"Council fails to approve Vape Time tobacco/vapor permit after 3–3 vote",302,898000,1200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5780097-54a3cfe55e2c72aacdc66d57d4b5caf7&start=898&end=1200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5780097-54a3cfe55e2c72aacdc66d57d4b5caf7/thumbnail_898000.jpg","/articles/6470090/Cedar-Falls/Black-Hawk-County/Iowa/Council-fails-to-approve-Vape-Time-tobaccovapor-permit-after-33-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470090-35616dcde0d7f5c9c6072b55bdca5149/orig.mp4?Expires=1776412934&Signature=inDM5m2CH4MXBTY7z7Mpm-AyNhDoVy6oio4SCXHo5~F~PuUGY-MSrkvHuBKt6Lw5BrsTrbu8hPKSHiFhjSs3tzylTMfVMIJdzZXRsgZu6NicKngS2At0aFcKZ36KKV6F8coY~wS9Gy2H7-haZpEWEOzcnlnOrJd3-OHRPUoWh2T9fmrVFTVJpwX2vrGLTqbxpXgcfo2d9NYIUd10v40yvg3qpQMyaLs5qqBo4TpExmOFpqWBk-sLw~CqxHIUE~luujXHjxkMzlWIPM1oacfT1bFyvfZ4AoPM47sVJjeUviSeFKMlq221c8lxRr4wc-2gyc1i1299U9NtS8RQvZGOYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Cedar Falls City Council on Sept. 15 considered an application from Vape Time, 704 Main Street, for a cigarette, tobacco and nicotine vapor permit but the application failed to receive approval after a 3–3 vote.

Why it matters: Under city rules a majority is required to grant a permit. The council had previously postponed the item during consideration of a moratorium on new tobacco permits.

City staff reminded the council that a yes vote would approve the permit and a no vote would deny it. After a voice vote and additional show-of-hands verification, the clerk recorded the vote as 3–3, and the mayor announced the motion did not carry because it lacked a majority.

The record shows no extended council debate or public testimony on the permit at the Sept. 15 meeting. The item remains not approved; staff did not record the names of members who voted yes or no in the transcript excerpt.

Ending: The application from Vape Time for a tobacco/vapor permit was not approved at the meeting due to the tie; staff may bring the matter forward again under applicable procedures.","The council considered an application from Vape Time, 704 Main Street, but a 3–3 tie vote prevented approval; the item had previously been postponed during a moratorium discussion.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6470095,"Council adopts ATV/UTV rules; ordinance expands traffic code definitions",67,821000,888000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5780097-54a3cfe55e2c72aacdc66d57d4b5caf7&start=821&end=888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5780097-54a3cfe55e2c72aacdc66d57d4b5caf7/thumbnail_821000.jpg","/articles/6470095/Cedar-Falls/Black-Hawk-County/Iowa/Council-adopts-ATVUTV-rules-ordinance-expands-traffic-code-definitions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470095-0775b1e4d476e344d8d37384db4bd545/orig.mp4?Expires=1776412934&Signature=KSJWJYkcSSVLpKYj2wYlhodbofsryU1j2lsxSPsxq6iIsCSYWDK1lcE0jb1WuJ2KdT0h2M0qsSqrHaDPPYv2ZbbWMF~xpuocfAVVKdddAVpSzyVXEDNTxWcV0eYvXn5jGocKNZFQGtFz8t0VD-g2EutN87u93t2WTArlu8tXZhjaI3w6rcFjEm5TQPpCQi8U5D52rFeoAtDpUhsYtYyIBjG3AeLZSDkNuU-L0H62OGdwW7EiyLBAbEfHhZgD-tO-d-VbLDuCLAsMIPo9Un3UBv6qH2WYTrVJ9E~7lWs1JjAg1sJ22McPFSQO3XHLxhPyJfXg~4hulDwric7HsyvmfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Cedar Falls City Council on Sept. 15 approved Ordinance No. 3124, updating Chapter 17 (Traffic Regulations) and Chapter 23 (Definitions) to address all‑terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off‑road utility vehicles (UTVs).

Why it matters: The ordinance amends city traffic rules and definitions to clarify where and how ATVs and UTVs may operate on streets and to update related definitions in the municipal code.

Council moved, seconded and approved the ordinance on its second consideration. The clerk recorded all members present as voting aye on the roll call.

The ordinance passed without recorded public comment or council discussion at the meeting. It takes effect per the city code's standard effective date for ordinances adopted on second consideration unless otherwise specified.

Ending: Ordinance No. 3124 was adopted unanimously; staff will implement the code changes through standard administrative updates to traffic enforcement and public information.","The council passed Ordinance No. 3124 updating traffic and definitions related to all-terrain and off‑road utility vehicles, approving the measure unanimously on second consideration.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6470100,"Cedar Falls amends nuisance code; staff moves toward demolition at 315 East Dunkerton Road",140,532000,672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5780097-54a3cfe55e2c72aacdc66d57d4b5caf7&start=532&end=672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5780097-54a3cfe55e2c72aacdc66d57d4b5caf7/thumbnail_532000.jpg","/articles/6470100/Cedar-Falls/Black-Hawk-County/Iowa/Cedar-Falls-amends-nuisance-code-staff-moves-toward-demolition-at-315-East-Dunkerton-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470100-9488b92356f467704d4da57c4d217ebc/orig.mp4?Expires=1776412934&Signature=o9f1xTdpP0UdhnswuXuo4KjXt8rJ3AyeVDT0PO6Mv0itZBGEspWlnLR4Vzoq4f6Ehtsg16tDb8Kq7G0kePuPShUG51ZULC0mWLfz1~aOgn6p6T6KJ9wCcxf4~iDxpkU7oEYSW-ga3Nt7~m7Q20jS9xwn0X-fh5cqQbj-NYb36d~9mOEyuCJegVMCczbdczuSWtxCsN30kPQ24YP-9EsrxHqjLEh4TOYHUfMlmo05FZqJFWZm3xbxt-U1F~-d5dLG6ukxVNHLrggpmvURiDE3BPdUBOHjQdo19Xg-DPR4ABoAuW3JeoIsYnUKOKeOHTZq~4uobiFd8fqcHnmHW0XDcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Cedar Falls City Council on Sept. 15 approved an amendment to the city nuisance code and heard a staff update on ongoing enforcement at 315 East Dunkerton Road.

The council passed Ordinance No. 3123, amending Chapter 15 (Nuisances) of the Code of Ordinances on its second consideration by a 5-1 roll call vote. Council discussion included one explicit dissent pointing to concerns about the ordinance being used to impose citywide homeowners-association–style requirements.

Why it matters: The code amendment clarifies defined nuisances and abatement responsibilities; it was considered alongside an active enforcement matter at a single property the city previously declared a nuisance. Council action on the ordinance changes the legal framework staff will use to pursue cleanups and abatement going forward.

City staff provided a separate update on enforcement at 315 East Dunkerton Road. Director Sheets said the council previously declared the property a nuisance on Aug. 4 and set an abatement schedule: 30 days to clean the interior, followed by 30 days for accessory structures. Staff inspected the property on Sept. 4 and reported limited progress: \"only 2 of the 8 primary areas\" showed improvement, which staff said is insufficient to meet the abatement requirement.

The condemnation committee reviewed staff's recommendation on Sept. 10 and \"felt that the hazards and insanitary conditions remain,\" Director Sheets said. The committee recommended the city seek asbestos testing proposals; if asbestos is found, staff would bring a contract for asbestos removal to the council and then seek demolition proposals and a demolition contract for council approval. Director Sheets told the council the owner was notified on Sept. 12 about the timeline and next steps.

Staff also said the property's exterior continued to accumulate debris. The owner was given 30 days to clean the exterior or the city would proceed with citation and its normal exterior cleanup process.

Councilor Canfield explained his recorded no vote on the nuisance-code amendment, saying he opposed the ordinance because he did not want it used to impose HOA-style rules citywide.

What the council actually did: Ordinance No. 3123 passed 5-1. No demolition contract was approved at the meeting; staff reported next steps and the condemnation committee's recommendation and will return to the council for any contract approvals.

Closing: The city will proceed with asbestos testing solicitations and, depending on results, bring contracts to the council for removal and/or demolition; the owner has a separate 30-day deadline to clear exterior debris or face city action.","The City Council approved an amendment to the city nuisance code and staff reported limited progress on abatement at 315 East Dunkerton Road, with the condemnation committee recommending asbestos testing and soliciting demolition proposals.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Cedar Falls council actions on Sept. 15

Council fails to approve Vape Time tobacco/vapor permit after 3–3 vote

Council adopts ATV/UTV rules; ordinance expands traffic code definitions

Cedar Falls amends nuisance code; staff moves toward demolition at 315 East Dunkerton Road