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Votes at a glance: Cedar Falls council approves Panther Farms urban renewal, zoning and other measures
Summary
On Aug. 4 the Cedar Falls City Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including four Panther Farms urban-renewal ordinances, an amendment to the zoning map near the new high school, changes to garbage/refuse rules for businesses, and several resolutions and appointments.
The Cedar Falls City Council took a series of votes Aug. 4 on ordinances, resolutions and appointments. Items passed included four ordinances establishing tax-increment provisions for phases of the Panther Farms urban renewal area, zoning and code changes, grant applications, and appointments. This roundup lists each formal action and the recorded outcome.
Votes and outcomes
- Ordinance No. 3116 — Panther Farms Phase 1: Passed on third and final consideration (roll call; all members voting aye).
- Ordinance No. 3117 — Panther Farms Phase 2: Passed on third and final consideration (roll call; all members voting aye).
- Ordinance No. 3118 — Panther Farms Phase 3: Passed on third and final consideration (roll call; all members voting aye).
- Ordinance No. 3119 — Panther Farms Phase 4: Passed on third and final consideration (roll call; all members voting aye).
- Ordinance No. 3120 — Zoning map amendment for ~0.69 acres south of Quail Hollow Lane and north of the new Cedar Falls High School (P Public to R-2 Residence): Passed on second consideration (roll call; recorded tally 6–1).
- Ordinance No. 3121 — Amendments to Chapter 10 (Garbage and Refuse) relating to disposal by business establishments: Passed on second consideration (roll call; all members voting aye).
- Resolution — Approve and authorize REAP grant application to Iowa DNR for Big Woods Campground Expansion Project: Passed (roll call; all members voting aye).
- Resolution — Authorize utility/stormwater and sanitary sewer easement agreements with the State Board of Regents: Passed (roll call; recorded tally 6–1).
- Ordinance — Amend Chapter 23 (Traffic and Motor Vehicles) — parking prohibited on specific streets (first consideration): Passed (roll call; all members voting aye).
- Appointment — Dusty Steele to the Housing Commission: Approved by voice vote as part of the consent calendar.
- Consent/administrative votes — Items 9–12 of the consent calendar (excluding items pulled for separate consideration): Approved by voice vote.
- Bills and claims for Aug. 4: Approved (roll call; all members voting aye).
How to interpret
- Several items were routine second or third readings with minimal debate and passed unanimously; two items recorded a 6–1 tally. The record does not identify individual ‘yes’ or ‘no’ votes for each tally in the clerk’s announcement; where a specific dissenting member was not named in the roll-call announcement, this roundup reports the recorded totals only.
What’s next
- Ordinances approved on second consideration will return for additional readings when required by city procedure. The Panther Farms ordinances were passed on their third and final consideration and will proceed under the urban-renewal financing provisions enacted.
This list summarizes the formal votes recorded in the Aug. 4 council meeting. For full text of ordinances, resolutions and the official roll-call record, see the city clerk’s office or the posted meeting packet.
