City Council
Regular MeetingCedar Rapids, IA · April 9, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
April 9, 2024, 12:00 PM
City Council met in Regular Session in the Cedar Rapids City Hall Council Chambers, 101 First Street
SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Tiffany D. O’Donnell and Council members Marty Hoeger, David
Maier, Scott Olson, Tyler Olson, Scott Overland, Ann Poe, Dale Todd and Ashley Vanorny. Also present
were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Vanessa Chavez.
The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Jim Coyle.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor O’Donnell and Council member Vanorny presented a Proclamation declaring March 31, 2024 as
Transgender Day of Visibility.
Mayor O’Donnell and Council member Poe presented a Proclamation declaring April 2024 as Fair
Housing Month.
Resolutions and motions were adopted with all Council members and Mayor O’Donnell voting “Aye”
unless noted.
1. A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code, Streets,
Alleys and Sidewalks, by enacting paragraphs relating to sidewalk, parking and driveway
maintenance and repair (Ken DeKeyser). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
a.
a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code, Streets, Alleys and
Sidewalks, by enacting paragraphs relating to sidewalk, parking and driveway
maintenance and repair.
Council member Maier moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be
filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Overland.
Result: Approved.
2. A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of an access easement between 275 1st
Avenue and 175 3rd Street SW as requested by 1st & 1st, LLC (Rob Davis). (Council Priority)
No comments or objections were heard or filed.
b.
0410-04-24 a. Resolution vacating an access easement between 275 1st Avenue and 175 3rd Street
SW as requested by 1st & 1st, LLC.
Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
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3. A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of a sanitary sewer easement between
275 1st Avenue and 175 3rd Street SW as requested by 1st & 1st, LLC (Rob Davis). (Council
Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed.
c.
0411-04-24 a. Resolution vacating a sanitary sewer easement between 275 1st Avenue and 175 3rd
Street SW as requested by 1st & 1st, LLC.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
4. A public hearing was held to consider the vacation and disposition of a 0.99-acre parcel of
33rd Avenue SW between Williams Boulevard and west of Sequoia Drive SW as requested
by Atwood Rentals, LLC (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were
heard or filed.
d.
a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds of a 0.99-acre parcel of 33rd
Avenue SW between Williams Boulevard and west of Sequoia Drive SW as requested
by Atwood Rentals, LLC.
Council member Vanorny moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it
be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Todd.
Result: Approved.
5. A public hearing was held to consider the vacation and disposition of a 1.24-acre parcel of
33rd Avenue SW between Williams Boulevard and west of Sequoia Drive SW as requested
by Bellon-Africa Family Farms, L.C. (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections
were heard or filed.
e.
a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds of a 1.24-acre parcel of 33rd
Avenue SW between Williams Boulevard and west of Sequoia Drive SW as requested
by Bellon-Africa Family Farms, L.C.
Council member Todd moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be
filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered
for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
6. A public hearing was held to consider an Underground Electric Line Easement with Interstate
Power and Light Company on City-owned property at 1239 4th Street SE in connection with
the 16th Avenue SE from 2nd Street to 4th Street Pavement and Water Main Improvements
project (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed.
f.
0412-04-24 a. Resolution authorizing execution of an Underground Electric Line Easement in the
amount of $1 with Interstate Power and Light Company on City-owned property at 1239
4th Street SE in connection with the 16th Avenue SE from 2nd Street to 4th Street
Pavement and Water Main Improvements project.
Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Result: Approved.
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7. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the Ellis Golf Course ADA Improvements project (estimated cost is
$630,000) (Jeff Koffron). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed.
g.
0413-04-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Ellis
Golf Course ADA Improvements project.
Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson.
Result: Approved.
Council member Vanorny requested that Item No. 11 be moved from the consent agenda to the regular
agenda.
Motion to approve the agenda as amended.
Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Result: Approved as amended.
Motion to approve the consent agenda.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
8. Motion to approve the minutes.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0414-04-24 9. Resolution of support for an application by the Iowa Department of Transportation to the
Federal Transit Administration for the Low or No Emission Grant Program.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0415-04-24 10. Resolution amending Resolution No. 1188-09-16, which established fees for moving permits,
by adjusting the single trip permit fee to match the amount charged by the Iowa Department
of Transportation. (Council Priority)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0416-04-24 12. Resolution accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the 2023 Fair Oaks Addition
Pavement Reconstruction project. (Paving for Progress)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0417-04-24 13. Resolution accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the 2023 Pavement Milling
and Curb Repair project. (Paving for Progress)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
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0418-04-24 14. Resolution setting a public hearing for April 23, 2024 to consider a Permanent Sanitary Sewer
Service Line Easement northwest of the intersection of Ely Road SW and Old River Road
SW, adjacent to the Cedar River, as requested by BUZ Properties, LLC.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
15. Motions setting public hearing dates for:
a. April 23, 2024 – to consider the fiscal year 2025 annual budget..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
b. April 23, 2024 – to consider amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service,
by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2025..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
c. April 23, 2024 – to consider amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater
Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2025..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
d. April 23, 2024 – to consider amending Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, Solid Waste
and Recycling, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year
2025..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
e. April 23, 2024 – to consider amending Chapter 72 of the Municipal Code, Stormwater
Management, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year
2025..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
f. April 23, 2024 – to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, Zoning, to
update use-specific standards, development standards, review and approval
procedures, and definitions. (Council Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
g. April 23, 2024 – to consider a change of zone for property at 860 17th Street SE from T-
RF, Traditional Residential Flex District, to T-RH, Traditional Residential High District,
as requested by Dahnovan Builders LLC. (Council Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
h. May 14, 2024 – to consider a 28E annexation agreement with the City of Marion outlining
growth areas for both cities for a period of 10 years..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
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16. Motions setting public hearing dates and directing publication thereof, filing plans and/or
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost, advertising for bids by posting notice to
bidders as required by law, and authorizing City officials or designees to receive and open bids
and publicly announce the results for:
a. April 23, 2024 – 2024 Pavement Milling and Curb Repair project (estimated cost is
$4,870,000). (Paving for Progress).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
b. May 14, 2024 – WPCF Process Improvements – Contract 2 project (estimated cost is
$277,500,000). (Council Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
17. Motion assessing civil penalties for violation of State Code regarding the sale of alcohol to
minors against:
a. Casey’s General Store #2763, 641 Edgewood Road NW (first offense – $500)..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
18. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of:
a. Barrel House, 102 2nd Street SE.
b. Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, 320 Collins Road NE.
c. The Blind Pig, 3325 Center Point Road NE.
d. El Dorado Bar & Grill, 112 2nd Street SE.
e. El Paraiso Bar & Grill, 2730 Edgewood Road SW.
f. Green Gable Inn, 1227 J Avenue NE.
g. Hacienda Las Glorias, 715 1st Avenue SW.
h. Hacienda Las Glorias II, 4317 Center Point Road NE.
i. Iowa Brewing Company, 708 3rd Street SE.
j. Lacayo Restaurant, 1202 3rd Street SE.
k. McGrath Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids, 475 1st Street SW (8-month temporary license).
l. Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW.
m. Need Pizzeria, 207 2nd Avenue SE.
n. NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd Street SE.
o. Nick’s Bar & Grill, 4958 Johnson Avenue NW (5-day license for an event at 5000 J
Street SW).
p. Papa Juan’s, 5505 Center Point Road NE.
q. The Pines Pizza and Pub, 4100 River Ridge Drive NE.
r. R G Books, 3611 1st Avenue SE.
s. Uptown Liquor & Tobacco, 2000 Wiley Boulevard SW, Suite 106.
t. Walgreens #12393, 5750 C Avenue NE.
u. Wild Hog Saloon & Eatery, Walford, IA (5-day license for an event at Metro Harley
Davidson, 2415 Westdale Drive SW).
v. Wine Styles, 4201 42nd Street NE..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Abstain, Item No. 18m: Council member Hoeger.
Result: Approved.
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19. Resolutions approving:
0419-04-24 a. Payment of bills..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0420-04-24 b. Payroll..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
20. Resolutions approving assessment actions:
0421-04-24 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – six properties. (Council
Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0422-04-24 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – four properties.
(Council Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0423-04-24 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 35 properties..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0424-04-24 d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 15 properties..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
21. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments:
0425-04-24 a. Boyson Road NE Turn Lane Reconstruction at Council Street and Sidewalk Infill from
Council Street to C Avenue project, final payment in the amount of $24,725.99 and 4-
year Performance Bond submitted by Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC
(original contract amount was $498,679.40; final contract amount is $494,519.71)..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0426-04-24 b. East Post Road SE from North of Bever Avenue to South of Indian Creek Bridge project,
final payment in the amount of $33,232.98 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by
L.L. Pelling Co., Inc. (original contract amount was $619,886.05; final contract amount
is $664,659.70). (Paving for Progress).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0427-04-24 c. J Avenue Water Treatment Plant Ammonia Storage System Improvements project, final
payment in the amount of $57,837.13 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Tricon
General Construction, Inc. (original contract amount was $1,142,000; final contract
amount is $1,156,742.55)..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
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22. Resolutions approving final plats:
0428-04-24 a. Edgewood Town Centre Sixth Addition for land south of Blairs Ferry Road NE and west
of Edgewood Road NE. (Council Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0429-04-24 b. Wexford West Second Addition for land north of Blairs Ferry Road NE and west of
Milburn Road NE..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
23. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements:
0430-04-24 a. 28E Agreement with Marion and Linn County to fund the 2024-2029 Linn County Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0431-04-24 b. Development Agreement with Hawkeye Area Community Action Program for the
disposition of a City-owned property at 1500 2nd Avenue SE known as The Heights.
(Council Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0432-04-24 c. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with J&L Lawn Care for lawn care and
landscape maintenance services for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division for an
annual amount not to exceed $60,000 (original contract amount was $55,000; renewal
contract amount is $60,000)..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0433-04-24 d. Fleet Services Division purchase of a Ram 2500 pickup from Stew Hansens Dodge City
for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division in the amount of $50,250..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0434-04-24 e. Amending Resolution No. 1612-10-23, which authorized the Information Technology
Department to purchase professional services for various projects from Computer Aid,
Inc., to add services in the amount of $400,000 (original contract amount was $400,000;
total contract amount with this amendment is $800,000)..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0435-04-24 f. Contract with Heartland Business Systems for VMWare software maintenance and
support for the Information Technology Department for an annual amount not to exceed
$105,510.90..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0436-04-24 g. Contract with IT Outlet for the replacement of cameras at the bus garage and Ground
Transportation Center for the Transit Division in the amount of $57,761..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
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0437-04-24 h. Contract with Hardscape Solutions of Iowa for spring tree planting in the right-of-way
and at golf courses for the Parks and Recreation Department for an amount not to
exceed $121,623.39..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0438-04-24 i. Contract with Fosters Kraus for the design and installation of HVAC systems at the
Veterans Memorial Building in the amount of $95,369..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0439-04-24 j. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Cahoy Pump Service, Inc. for well maintenance
services and treatments for the Water Division to add work for an amount not to exceed
$100,000 (original contract amount was $150,000; total contract amount with this
amendment is $250,000)..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0440-04-24 k. Contract with Life Time Fence Company Inc. for the repair of perimeter fencing at the
Water Pollution Control Facility in the amount of $108,975..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0441-04-24 l. Contract with Wulfekuhle Injection and Pumping, Inc. for emergency hauling of untreated
wastewater for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed
$535,000..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0442-04-24 m. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates,
Inc. for an amount not to exceed $116,866 for design services in connection with the
Mount Vernon Road SE from 20th Street to 26th Street Pavement Improvements project
(original contract amount was $567,292; total contract amount with this amendment is
$684,158). (Paving for Progress).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0443-04-24 n. Professional Services Agreement with YTT Design Solutions for an amount not to
exceed $89,223 for design services in connection with the O Avenue NW Green
Alleyway project..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0444-04-24 o. Change Order No. 16 deducting the amount of $23,690 with Boomerang Corp. for the
1st Street NW/SW Flood Control System from E Avenue NW to 2nd Avenue SW project
(original contract amount was $8,852,304; total contract amount with this amendment is
$9,649,255.58). (Council Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0445-04-24 p. Change Order No. 19 in the amount of $40,113.02 with Boomerang Corp. for the Ellis
Boulevard and 6th Street NW Connector project (original contract amount was
$6,357,840.10; total contract amount with this amendment is $7,141,593.80). (Paving
for Progress).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
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0446-04-24 q. Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $6,000 with Boomerang Corp. for the Middle
McLoud Run Advanced Grading project (original contract amount was $2,646,566.50;
total contract amount with this amendment is $3,260,607.66). (Council Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0447-04-24 r. Change Order No. 17 in the amount of $669,214.98 with Peterson Contractors, Inc. for
the Cedar Lake North Shore & Levee Construction project (original contract amount was
$18,359,172.85; total contract amount with this amendment is $21,003,987.53). (Council
Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0448-04-24 s. Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $164 with Peterson Contractors, Inc. for the
Innovation Drive from 18th Street SW to 6th Street SW Roadway Reconstruction Bid
Package 2B project (original contract amount was $8,563,458.95; total contract amount
with this amendment is $8,618,161.23)..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0449-04-24 t. Change Order No. 20 in the amount of $1,000 with Rathje Construction Co. for the 1st
Avenue E and 1st Street NE Temporary Traffic Signal and Pavement Improvements
project (original contract amount was $500,925.14; total contract amount with this
amendment is $700,874.16). (Council Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0450-04-24 u. Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $3,925.48 with Rathje Construction Co. for the
10th Street SE at Hull Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements project (original contract
amount was $2,167,348.80; total contract amount with this amendment is
$2,249,246.37). (Council Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0451-04-24 v. Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $4,059 with Rathje Construction Co. for the
Ingleside Drive SW Reconstruction project (original contract amount was $2,247,894.79;
total contract amount with this amendment is $2,423,537.05). (Paving for Progress).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0452-04-24 w. Partial final payment in the amount of $171,022.26 to WRH, Inc. for the WPCF Process
Improvements Contract 1 project..
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0453-04-24 x. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $11,587 and accepting an Easement for Storm
Sewer and a Temporary Construction Easement from Lexington East Unit One,
Condominium Association for land at 4225 Westchester Drive NE in connection with the
42nd Street NE Improvements – Phase 1 from River Ridge Drive to Pine View Drive
project. (Paving for Progress).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
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0454-04-24 y. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $76,000 and accepting a Warranty Deed for right-
of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from 645 Wright, LLC for
land at 645 Wright Brothers Boulevard SW in connection with the Wright Brothers Blvd
SW from 6th Street SW to Earhart Lane SW Intersection Rehabilitation project. (Council
Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0455-04-24 z. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $2,424 and accepting a Temporary Grading
Easement for Construction from St. Martin Airport Plaza Owners Association for vacant
land northeast of the intersection of St. Martin Boulevard SW and 6th Street SW in
connection with the Wright Brothers Blvd SW from 6th Street SW to Earhart Lane SW
Intersection Rehabilitation project. (Council Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0456-04-24 aa. Purchase Agreement, Utility Subordination Agreement and Addendum to the Utility
Subordination Agreement in the amount of $1,000 with Interstate Power and Light
Company for an easement on Out Lot B of 1710 16th Street SE in connection with the
Cedar River Flood Risk Management project. (Council Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0457-04-24 ab. First Amendment to Access Easement Acquisition Agreement with Quaker
Manufacturing, LLC for land at 418 2nd Street NE in connection with the Cedar River
Flood Control System project. (Council Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0458-04-24 ac. Total Acquisition Purchase Agreement in the amount of $80,000 plus relocation benefits
not to exceed $2,000 and accepting a Court Officer Deed from the estate of Steven
Richardson for property at 608 Penn Avenue NW in connection with the West Side Flood
Control System project. (Council Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0459-04-24 ad. Grant application to the Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy's Project Safe Neighborhoods
Program on behalf of the Kids First Law Center. (Council Priority).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
0460-04-24 11. Resolution authorizing the Finance Director to commit the current and future fund balances
and issue payments for eligible uses of a new committed Special Revenue Fund – State of
the City Address.
Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
24. Report on bids for the Replace North Elevator in City Hall project (estimated cost is $265,000)
(Jason Stancliffe).
h.
0461-04-24 a. Resolution rejecting the bid for the Replace North Elevator in City Hall project.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
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25. Report on bids for the 4th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 5th Avenue SE East Central Quiet
Zone Improvements project (estimated cost is $510,000) (Ken DeKeyser). (Council Priority)
i.
0462-04-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $380,637.05, bond and
insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the 4th Street SE from 1st
Avenue E to 5th Avenue SE East Central Quiet Zone Improvements project.
Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Result: Approved.
26. Report on bids for the FCS Modifications Along 1st St NE project (estimated cost is $160,000)
(Rob Davis). (Council Priority)
j.
0463-04-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $137,305.95, plus incentive
up to $3,750, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the
FCS Modifications Along 1st St NE project.
Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Result: Approved.
27. Report on bids for the 2024 On Call Concrete Repairs project (estimated cost is $71,000)
(Brandon Jennings).
k.
0464-04-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $45,503, bond and
insurance of JDM Concrete LLC for the 2024 On Call Concrete Repairs project.
Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0465-04-24 28. Presentation and resolution adopting the MedQuarter Regional Medical District Master Plan
Update and incorporating it into EnvisionCR (Jennifer Pratt; Phil Wasta; Scott Freres of The
Lakota Group). (Council Priority)
Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
015-24 29. Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1630 1st Avenue NE from T-MC,
Traditional Mixed Use Center District, to U-NG, Urban Neighborhood General District, as
requested by BCMT, LLC. (Council Priority)
Council member Vanorny moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;
seconded by Council member S. Olson.
Result: Approved.
Council member Poe moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different days be
suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council
member Hoeger.
Result: Adopted.
City Manager communications were heard.
Council communications were heard.
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Motion to adjourn.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
City Council adjourned at 1:31 PM to meet Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM.
Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk
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Agenda
AMENDED
“Cedar Rapids is a vibrant urban hometown – a beacon for people and businesses
invested in building a greater community now and for the next generation.”
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Cedar Rapids City Council will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 12:00 PM in
the Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to discuss and
possibly act upon the matters as set forth below in this tentative agenda. (Please silence mobile devices.)
AGENDA
• Invocation
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Proclamations/Presentations
❖ Proclamation – Transgender Day of Visibility
❖ Proclamation – Fair Housing Month
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code, Streets,
Alleys and Sidewalks, by enacting paragraphs relating to sidewalk, parking and driveway
maintenance and repair (Ken DeKeyser). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #41-08-018
a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code, Streets, Alleys and
Sidewalks, by enacting paragraphs relating to sidewalk, parking and driveway
maintenance and repair.
2. A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation of an access easement between 275 1st
Avenue and 175 3rd Street SW as requested by 1st & 1st, LLC (Rob Davis). (Council Priority)
CIP/DID #EASE-000210-2024
a. Resolution vacating an access easement between 275 1st Avenue and 175 3rd Street SW
as requested by 1st & 1st, LLC.
3. A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation of a sanitary sewer easement between 275
1st Avenue and 175 3rd Street SW as requested by 1st & 1st, LLC (Rob Davis). (Council Priority)
CIP/DID #EASE-000210-2024
a. Resolution vacating a sanitary sewer easement between 275 1st Avenue and 175 3rd
Street SW as requested by 1st & 1st, LLC.
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4. A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation and disposition of a 0.99-acre parcel of 33rd
Avenue SW between Williams Boulevard and west of Sequoia Drive SW as requested by Atwood
Rentals, LLC (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #ROWV-033829-2023
a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds of a 0.99-acre parcel of 33rd
Avenue SW between Williams Boulevard and west of Sequoia Drive SW as requested by
Atwood Rentals, LLC.
5. A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation and disposition of a 1.24-acre parcel of 33rd
Avenue SW between Williams Boulevard and west of Sequoia Drive SW as requested by Bellon-
Africa Family Farms, L.C. (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #ROWV-033829-2023
a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds of a 1.24-acre parcel of 33rd
Avenue SW between Williams Boulevard and west of Sequoia Drive SW as requested by
Bellon-Africa Family Farms, L.C.
6. A public hearing will be held to consider an Underground Electric Line Easement with Interstate
Power and Light Company on City-owned property at 1239 4th Street SE in connection with the
16th Avenue SE from 2nd Street to 4th Street Pavement and Water Main Improvements project
(Rob Davis). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #301964-00
a. Resolution authorizing execution of an Underground Electric Line Easement in the amount
of $1 with Interstate Power and Light Company on City-owned property at 1239 4th Street
SE in connection with the 16th Avenue SE from 2nd Street to 4th Street Pavement and
Water Main Improvements project.
7. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the Ellis Golf Course ADA Improvements project (estimated cost is $630,000)
(Jeff Koffron). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #PUR0324-234
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Ellis
Golf Course ADA Improvements project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council action
scheduled for today. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the
Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
These are routine items, some of which are old business and some of which are new business. They will
be approved by one motion without individual discussion unless Council requests that an item be
removed for separate consideration.
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8. Motion to approve the minutes.
9. Resolution of support for an application by the Iowa Department of Transportation to the Federal
Transit Administration for the Low or No Emission Grant Program. CIP/DID #TRN2024-04
10. Resolution amending Resolution No. 1188-09-16, which established fees for moving permits, by
adjusting the single trip permit fee to match the amount charged by the Iowa Department of
Transportation. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #80-24-002
11. Resolution authorizing the Finance Director to commit the current and future fund balances and
issue payments for eligible uses of a new committed Special Revenue Fund – State of the City
Address. CIP/DID #FIN2024-12
12. Resolution accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the 2023 Fair Oaks Addition
Pavement Reconstruction project. (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012285-00
13. Resolution accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the 2023 Pavement Milling and
Curb Repair project. (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #301998-00
14. Resolution setting a public hearing for April 23, 2024 to consider a Permanent Sanitary Sewer
Service Line Easement northwest of the intersection of Ely Road SW and Old River Road SW,
adjacent to the Cedar River, as requested by BUZ Properties, LLC. CIP/DID #ESCY-000204-
2024
15. Motions setting public hearing dates for:
a. April 23, 2024 – to consider the fiscal year 2025 annual budget. CIP/DID #FIN2024-11
b. April 23, 2024 – to consider amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service,
by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2025. CIP/DID
#WTR25-01
c. April 23, 2024 – to consider amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater
Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2025.
CIP/DID #WPC25-01
d. April 23, 2024 – to consider amending Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, Solid Waste and
Recycling, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2025.
CIP/DID #SWM25-01
e. April 23, 2024 – to consider amending Chapter 72 of the Municipal Code, Stormwater
Management, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2025.
CIP/DID #STRMWTR25-01
f. April 23, 2024 – to consider amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, Zoning, to
update use-specific standards, development standards, review and approval procedures,
and definitions. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #CD-0048-2018
g. April 23, 2024 – to consider a change of zone for property at 860 17th Street SE from T-
RF, Traditional Residential Flex District, to T-RH, Traditional Residential High District, as
requested by Dahnovan Builders LLC. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #RZNE-034395-2023
h. May 14, 2024 – to consider a 28E annexation agreement with the City of Marion outlining
growth areas for both cities for a period of 10 years. CIP/DID #CD-0095-2024
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16. Motions setting public hearing dates and directing publication thereof, filing plans and/or
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost, advertising for bids by posting notice to
bidders as required by law, and authorizing City officials or designees to receive and open bids
and publicly announce the results for:
a. April 23, 2024 – 2024 Pavement Milling and Curb Repair project (estimated cost is
$4,870,000). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #301998-15
b. May 14, 2024 – WPCF Process Improvements – Contract 2 project (estimated cost is
$277,500,000). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #6150059-01
17. Motion assessing civil penalties for violation of State Code regarding the sale of alcohol to minors
against:
a. Casey’s General Store #2763, 641 Edgewood Road NW (first offense – $500). CIP/DID
#LIQR000247-04-2013
18. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: CIP/DID #OB1145716
a. Barrel House, 102 2nd Street SE.
b. Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, 320 Collins Road NE.
c. The Blind Pig, 3325 Center Point Road NE.
d. El Dorado Bar & Grill, 112 2nd Street SE.
e. El Paraiso Bar & Grill, 2730 Edgewood Road SW.
f. Green Gable Inn, 1227 J Avenue NE.
g. Hacienda Las Glorias, 715 1st Avenue SW.
h. Hacienda Las Glorias II, 4317 Center Point Road NE.
i. Iowa Brewing Company, 708 3rd Street SE.
j. Lacayo Restaurant, 1202 3rd Street SE.
k. McGrath Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids, 475 1st Street SW (8-month temporary license).
l. Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW.
m. Need Pizzeria, 207 2nd Avenue SE.
n. NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd Street SE.
o. Nick’s Bar & Grill, 4958 Johnson Avenue NW (5-day license for an event at 5000 J Street
SW).
p. Papa Juan’s, 5505 Center Point Road NE.
q. The Pines Pizza and Pub, 4100 River Ridge Drive NE.
r. R G Books, 3611 1st Avenue SE.
s. Uptown Liquor & Tobacco, 2000 Wiley Boulevard SW, Suite 106.
t. Walgreens #12393, 5750 C Avenue NE.
u. Wild Hog Saloon & Eatery, Walford, IA (5-day license for an event at Metro Harley
Davidson, 2415 Westdale Drive SW).
v. Wine Styles, 4201 42nd Street NE.
19. Resolutions approving:
a. Payment of bills. CIP/DID #FIN2024-01
b. Payroll. CIP/DID #FIN2024-02
20. Resolutions approving assessment actions:
a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – six properties. (Council
Priority) CIP/DID #SWM-007-24
b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – four properties. (Council
Priority) CIP/DID #SWM-004-24
c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 35 properties.
CIP/DID #WTR040924-01
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d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 15 properties.
CIP/DID #WTR022724-01
21. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments:
a. Boyson Road NE Turn Lane Reconstruction at Council Street and Sidewalk Infill from
Council Street to C Avenue project, final payment in the amount of $24,725.99 and 4-year
Performance Bond submitted by Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC (original
contract amount was $498,679.40; final contract amount is $494,519.71). CIP/DID
#301262-02
b. East Post Road SE from North of Bever Avenue to South of Indian Creek Bridge project,
final payment in the amount of $33,232.98 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by
L.L. Pelling Co., Inc. (original contract amount was $619,886.05; final contract amount is
$664,659.70). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012404-02
c. J Avenue Water Treatment Plant Ammonia Storage System Improvements project, final
payment in the amount of $57,837.13 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Tricon
General Construction, Inc. (original contract amount was $1,142,000; final contract
amount is $1,156,742.55). CIP/DID #6250101-03
22. Resolutions approving final plats:
a. Edgewood Town Centre Sixth Addition for land south of Blairs Ferry Road NE and west
of Edgewood Road NE. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #FLPT-000280-2024
b. Wexford West Second Addition for land north of Blairs Ferry Road NE and west of Milburn
Road NE. CIP/DID #FLPT-034150-2023
23. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements:
a. 28E Agreement with Marion and Linn County to fund the 2024-2029 Linn County Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. CIP/DID #CD-0028-2017
b. Development Agreement with Hawkeye Area Community Action Program for the
disposition of a City-owned property at 1500 2nd Avenue SE known as The Heights.
(Council Priority) CIP/DID #CDBG-CV-FY19
c. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with J&L Lawn Care for lawn care and landscape
maintenance services for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division for an annual
amount not to exceed $60,000 (original contract amount was $55,000; renewal contract
amount is $60,000). CIP/DID #PUR0123-165
d. Fleet Services Division purchase of a Ram 2500 pickup from Stew Hansens Dodge City
for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division in the amount of $50,250. CIP/DID
#FLT151
e. Amending Resolution No. 1612-10-23, which authorized the Information Technology
Department to purchase professional services for various projects from Computer Aid,
Inc., to add services in the amount of $400,000 (original contract amount was $400,000;
total contract amount with this amendment is $800,000). CIP/DID #IT2023-018
f. Contract with Heartland Business Systems for VMWare software maintenance and
support for the Information Technology Department for an annual amount not to exceed
$105,510.90. CIP/DID #PUR0324-249
g. Contract with IT Outlet for the replacement of cameras at the bus garage and Ground
Transportation Center for the Transit Division in the amount of $57,761. CIP/DID
#PUR1123-147
h. Contract with Hardscape Solutions of Iowa for spring tree planting in the right-of-way and
at golf courses for the Parks and Recreation Department for an amount not to exceed
$121,623.39. CIP/DID #PUR0224-211
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i. Contract with Fosters Kraus for the design and installation of HVAC systems at the
Veterans Memorial Building in the amount of $95,369. CIP/DID #PUR0224-193
j. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Cahoy Pump Service, Inc. for well maintenance
services and treatments for the Water Division to add work for an amount not to exceed
$100,000 (original contract amount was $150,000; total contract amount with this
amendment is $250,000). CIP/DID #PUR0523-297
k. Contract with Life Time Fence Company Inc. for the repair of perimeter fencing at the
Water Pollution Control Facility in the amount of $108,975. CIP/DID #PUR0224-213
l. Contract with Wulfekuhle Injection and Pumping, Inc. for emergency hauling of untreated
wastewater for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $535,000.
CIP/DID #PUR0324-239
m. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc.
for an amount not to exceed $116,866 for design services in connection with the Mount
Vernon Road SE from 20th Street to 26th Street Pavement Improvements project (original
contract amount was $567,292; total contract amount with this amendment is $684,158).
(Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012149-07
n. Professional Services Agreement with YTT Design Solutions for an amount not to exceed
$89,223 for design services in connection with the O Avenue NW Green Alleyway project.
CIP/DID #304551-01
o. Change Order No. 16 deducting the amount of $23,690 with Boomerang Corp. for the 1st
Street NW/SW Flood Control System from E Avenue NW to 2nd Avenue SW project
(original contract amount was $8,852,304; total contract amount with this amendment is
$9,649,255.58). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3312510-30
p. Change Order No. 19 in the amount of $40,113.02 with Boomerang Corp. for the Ellis
Boulevard and 6th Street NW Connector project (original contract amount was
$6,357,840.10; total contract amount with this amendment is $7,141,593.80). (Paving for
Progress) CIP/DID #301963-03
q. Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $6,000 with Boomerang Corp. for the Middle McLoud
Run Advanced Grading project (original contract amount was $2,646,566.50; total
contract amount with this amendment is $3,260,607.66). (Council Priority) CIP/DID
#3314551-01
r. Change Order No. 17 in the amount of $669,214.98 with Peterson Contractors, Inc. for
the Cedar Lake North Shore & Levee Construction project (original contract amount was
$18,359,172.85; total contract amount with this amendment is $21,003,987.53). (Council
Priority) CIP/DID #3314510-20
s. Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $164 with Peterson Contractors, Inc. for the
Innovation Drive from 18th Street SW to 6th Street SW Roadway Reconstruction Bid
Package 2B project (original contract amount was $8,563,458.95; total contract amount
with this amendment is $8,618,161.23). CIP/DID #3018004-04
t. Change Order No. 20 in the amount of $1,000 with Rathje Construction Co. for the 1st
Avenue E and 1st Street NE Temporary Traffic Signal and Pavement Improvements
project (original contract amount was $500,925.14; total contract amount with this
amendment is $700,874.16). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3315510-67
u. Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $3,925.48 with Rathje Construction Co. for the 10th
Street SE at Hull Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements project (original contract amount
was $2,167,348.80; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,249,246.37).
(Council Priority) CIP/DID #3317510-61
v. Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $4,059 with Rathje Construction Co. for the Ingleside
Drive SW Reconstruction project (original contract amount was $2,247,894.79; total
contract amount with this amendment is $2,423,537.05). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID
#3012344-03
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w. Partial final payment in the amount of $171,022.26 to WRH, Inc. for the WPCF Process
Improvements Contract 1 project. CIP/DID #6150055-01
x. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $11,587 and accepting an Easement for Storm
Sewer and a Temporary Construction Easement from Lexington East Unit One,
Condominium Association for land at 4225 Westchester Drive NE in connection with the
42nd Street NE Improvements – Phase 1 from River Ridge Drive to Pine View Drive
project. (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012188-00
y. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $76,000 and accepting a Warranty Deed for right-
of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from 645 Wright, LLC for
land at 645 Wright Brothers Boulevard SW in connection with the Wright Brothers Blvd
SW from 6th Street SW to Earhart Lane SW Intersection Rehabilitation project. (Council
Priority) CIP/DID #3018027-00
z. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $2,424 and accepting a Temporary Grading
Easement for Construction from St. Martin Airport Plaza Owners Association for vacant
land northeast of the intersection of St. Martin Boulevard SW and 6th Street SW in
connection with the Wright Brothers Blvd SW from 6th Street SW to Earhart Lane SW
Intersection Rehabilitation project. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3018027-00
aa. Purchase Agreement, Utility Subordination Agreement and Addendum to the Utility
Subordination Agreement in the amount of $1,000 with Interstate Power and Light
Company for an easement on Out Lot B of 1710 16th Street SE in connection with the
Cedar River Flood Risk Management project. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3317200-00
ab. First Amendment to Access Easement Acquisition Agreement with Quaker Manufacturing,
LLC for land at 418 2nd Street NE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Control
System project. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3314200-00
ac. Total Acquisition Purchase Agreement in the amount of $80,000 plus relocation benefits
not to exceed $2,000 and accepting a Court Officer Deed from the estate of Steven
Richardson for property at 608 Penn Avenue NW in connection with the West Side Flood
Control System project. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3311200-00
ad. Grant application to the Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy’s Project Safe
Neighborhoods Program on behalf of the Kids First Law Center. CIP/DID #CM004-
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REGULAR AGENDA
24. Report on bids for the Replace North Elevator in City Hall project (estimated cost is $265,000)
(Jason Stancliffe). CIP/DID #PUR0224-198
a. Resolution rejecting the bid for the Replace North Elevator in City Hall project.
25. Report on bids for the 4th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 5th Avenue SE East Central Quiet Zone
Improvements project (estimated cost is $510,000) (Ken DeKeyser). (Council Priority) CIP/DID
#306299-04
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $380,637.05, bond and
insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the 4th Street SE from 1st
Avenue E to 5th Avenue SE East Central Quiet Zone Improvements project.
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26. Report on bids for the FCS Modifications Along 1st St NE project (estimated cost is $160,000)
(Rob Davis). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3315552-01
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $137,305.95, plus incentive
up to $3,750, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the
FCS Modifications Along 1st St NE project.
27. Report on bids for the 2024 On Call Concrete Repairs project (estimated cost is $71,000)
(Brandon Jennings). CIP/DID #PUR1123-141
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $45,503, bond and
insurance of JDM Concrete LLC for the 2024 On Call Concrete Repairs project.
28. Presentation and resolution adopting the MedQuarter Regional Medical District Master Plan
Update and incorporating it into EnvisionCR (Jennifer Pratt). (Council Priority) CIP/DID
#OB665560
ORDINANCES
Second and possible Third Readings
29. Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1630 1st Avenue NE from T-MC, Traditional
Mixed Use Center District, to U-NG, Urban Neighborhood General District, as requested by
BCMT, LLC. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #RZNE-000184-2024
PUBLIC INPUT
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business. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council
Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
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