Contact all council members at citycouncil@cedarfalls.com.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
2022 Cedar Falls City Council The Cedar Falls City Council meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls. Mayor
Rob Green
319-243-5632
1st Ward
Gil Schultz
319-268-1402
2nd Ward
Susan deBuhr
319-240-1202
3rd Ward
Daryl Kruse
319-240-0880
4th Ward
Simon Harding
319-346-6695
5th Ward
Dustin Ganfield
319-553-6899
At Large
Kelly Dunn
319-215-6891
At Large
Dave Sires
319-231-1569
All City Council serve for a four-year term; the Mayor serves a two-year term.
Snow Removal Operation Reminders Winter is here and we are experiencing the challenges of driving on snow and ice. City, county and state agencies all have their own unique set of challenges when dealing with snow removal operations. Business owners and retail centers typically have contractors or in-house staff who perform snow removal. From the state level, all the way down to individual property owners who experience clearing their driveways and sidewalks, cooperation is key to achieve the overall goal of creating a safe environment for motorists and pedestrians. Here are some reminders to assist in achieving this goal: • It is a violation of city ordinance to shovel, blow, or plow snow into a street. It is hazardous for motorists that encounter large amounts of snow deposited in the street from a private driveway. Your help to prevent this situation is greatly appreciated. • Plows will clear snow as close and as safely as possible along the curb. Mailboxes may become blocked by snow buildup as winter weather events progress. It is the responsibility of the homeowner or mail recipient to maintain access to the mailboxes. • In the event of a winter storm, major streets will be cleared of snow as soon as possible. Major streets are defined as arterial streets and collector streets leading to arterials. The time necessary to clear arterials varies from one event to the next depending on the severity of the storm. Motorists are reminded to exercise caution and drive appropriately for the road conditions. • Clearing of residential streets begins upon completion of arterial and collector streets. Residents are asked to seek off-street parking whenever possible during a snow event. This measure will increase plow operation efficiency and reduce the potential of parked cars being plowed in. • Be a good neighbor and shovel your sidewalk to make it safe for pedestrian travel. Remember, property owners are responsible for removing the snow accumulation from sidewalks adjacent to their property. Snow should be removed from the sidewalk within a reasonable amount of time following a weather event. For more information related to snow and ice control please feel free to call the Public Works Department at 319-273-8629.
Enjoying Recreation Trails During Winter When the snow begins to fall, Cedar Falls becomes a dazzling winter getaway. It’s a great time to invite family and friends for a weekend visit. You can all hit the trails with skis, snowshoes, or even your fat bikes. Ready to enjoy cross-country skiing? Enjoy the peace that comes from cross-country skiing on the wooded Cedar Valley trails. George Wyth State Park is groomed to support both classical skiing and skate skiing. Need to rent skis? UNI Recreation Services can help. You can find information on lessons and the latest skiing conditions in the area from the Cedar Valley Nordic Skiing page on Facebook. Take a more leisurely pace on the trails with snowshoes, or make it challenging on the hills within the Hartman Reserve Nature Center. Want to give it a try? Hartman Reserve Nature Center and UNI Recreation Services rent snowshoes. Biking doesn’t have to stop with the snow! Head out on more than 100 miles of snowy paved and soft trails on your fat bike. While rentals are not available, you can stop into our local bike shops to check out their selections of fat bikes and cold weather gear available for purchase.
If you are looking to use cleared trails, the following are cleared after a snow event: • • • • • • • • • • •
12th Street, from Birdsall Park to Union Road Center Street, from Clair Street to Lone Tree Road Lone Tree Road, from Center Street to Hiawatha Road Trail connecting Pfeiffer Park to Waterloo Road Trail from Center Street Bridge to Main Street Bridge University Avenue from east city limit to College Street Hudson Road From 1st Street to 19th Street connecting to UNI trail Greenhill Road From 27th Street to east city limits Union Road from 1st Street to 12th Street 1st Street from Union Road to Hudson Road Main Street from University to Paw Park
When it’s time to warm up, there is plenty to do, see, and eat! The Downtown District is home to more than 30 unique and locally-owned shops and the eateries are superb. Keep everyone entertained by making time for an evening show at one of the local theaters or take the sports fans to a UNI athletic event. It doesn’t matter whether you visit on a Thursday or a Saturday, when you’re in Cedar Falls, it feels like the weekend. Find all the inspiration and details you’ll need at cedarfallstourism.org/blog/. Winter 2022
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