City Council
Regular MeetingCedar Rapids, IA · May 28, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
May 28, 2024, 4:00 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, Dale Todd and Ashley Vanorny. Absent,
Council member Ann Poe. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Vanessa
Chavez.
The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Taha Tawil.
Pledge of Allegiance.
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 the fiscal year 2024 budget amendment (Abhi
Deshpande). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
a.
0635-05-24 a. Resolution adopting the fiscal year 2024 budget amendment and transfers.
Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
2. A public hearing was held to consider repealing Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code,
Water Service, and enacting a new Chapter 12 in its place to reorganize the chapter,
update references to standards and specifications, clarify access to private facilities,
increase connection fees, update the water restrictions section to align with the Drought
Contingency Plan, and add sections to address accessory dwelling units, private
hydrants and private wells (Christine Knapp). No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
b.
a. First Reading: Ordinance repealing Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water
Service, and enacting a new Chapter 12 in its place to reorganize the chapter,
update references to standards and specifications, clarify access to private
facilities, increase connection fees, update the water restrictions section to align
with the Drought Contingency Plan, and add sections to address accessory
dwelling units, private hydrants and private wells.
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 Vanorny.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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3. A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 61 of the Municipal Code,
Traffic Regulations, by repealing Section 61.138, Automated Traffic Enforcement, and
enacting in its place a new Section 61.138 to incorporate updated state legislation
(Hannah Myrom). One objection was heard. No written comments or objections were
filed.
c.
a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 61 of the Municipal Code, Traffic
Regulations, by repealing Section 61.138, Automated Traffic Enforcement, and
enacting in its place a new Section 61.138 to incorporate updated state
legislation.
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.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
4. A public hearing was held to consider a 28E annexation agreement with the City of
Marion outlining growth areas for both cities for a period of 10 years (Adam Lindenlaub).
No comments or objections were heard or filed.
d.
0636-05-24 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a 28E annexation agreement with the City of
Marion outlining growth areas for both cities for a period of 10 years.
Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
5. A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 5051 Williams
Boulevard SW from A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-RMF, Suburban Residential
Medium Flex District, as requested by JB Capital Holdings LP (William Micheel).
(Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed.
e.
a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 5051 Williams
Boulevard SW from A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-RMF, Suburban Residential
Medium Flex District, as requested by JB Capital Holdings LP.
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 T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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6. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for the FY 2024 Sidewalk Repair Program project
(estimated cost is $370,000) (Ken DeKeyser). (Council Priority) No comments or
objections were heard or filed.
f.
0637-05-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for
the FY 2024 Sidewalk Repair Program project.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
7. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for the City Hall North Elevator Replacement project
(estimated cost is $264,544) (Jason Stancliffe). No comments or objections were heard
or filed.
g.
0638-05-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for
the City Hall North Elevator Replacement project.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
8. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for the Shakespeare Gardens Phase 1 project (estimated
cost is $269,550) (Steve Krug). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
h.
0639-05-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for
the Shakespeare Gardens Phase 1 project.
Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
Public comments were heard.
City Manager Pomeranz announced that the amounts in Item Nos. 36at to 36aw should be changed
from $0 to $1.
Council member Maier requested to discuss Item No. 36 and the item was moved to the regular
agenda.
Motion to approve the agenda as amended.
Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved as amended.
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Motion to approve the consent agenda.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
9. Motion to approve the minutes.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0640-05-24 10. Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance of $60,325,000 in General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2024A; amending the levy of taxes to pay the bonds; and
approving the Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure Certificate.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0641-05-24 11. Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of
$8,875,000 in Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B; providing for a method of payment
of the bonds; and approving the Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure
Certificate.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0642-05-24 12. Resolution approving and authorizing a form of loan and disbursement agreement with
the Iowa Finance Authority; authorizing, providing for the issuance and securing the
payment of $3,065,000 in Sewer Revenue Capital Loan notes, Subordinate Series
2024; providing for a method of payment of the notes; and approving the Tax
Exemption Certificate.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0643-05-24 13. Resolution establishing new Hotel-Motel Tax Grant application guidelines and
rescinding Resolution No. 0846-06-22.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0644-05-24 14. Resolution amending the Procurement Manual to raise the thresholds for City Council
and City Manager approval of purchases and adjust the purchase order approval levels.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0645-05-24 15. Resolution amending the Travel Policy to raise the threshold for City Manager approval
of estimated travel costs.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0646-05-24 16. Resolution authorizing a recommendation to the State Historic Preservation Office that
the Brewer House at 616 10th Avenue SE be added to the National Register of Historic
Places.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0647-05-24 17. Resolution of support and authorizing local match funds for an application by Big Ben
LLC to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Workforce Housing Tax Credits
for a housing project at the northwest intersection of Wright Brothers Boulevard and
Kirkwood Boulevard SW. (Council Priority)
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0648-05-24 18. Resolution of support for an application by Matthew 25 to the Iowa Economic
Development Authority for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for a housing redevelopment
project at 1021 and 1027 8th Street NW. (Council Priority)
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0649-05-24 19. Resolution of support and authorizing local match funds for an application by Rosewood
Townhomes LLC to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Workforce Housing
Tax Credits for a housing redevelopment project at 250 Northview Place NE. (Council
Priority)
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0650-05-24 20. Resolution of support and authorizing local match funds for an application by Sun Line,
Inc. to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for
a mixed-use redevelopment project at 3145 16th Avenue SW. (Council Priority)
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0651-05-24 21. Resolution adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for the
payment thereof for the Glass Road NE Frontage Road project.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0652-05-24 22. Resolution amending Resolution No. 0477-04-24 to revise the final assessment
schedule for the 2023 Fair Oaks Addition Pavement Reconstruction project. (Paving for
Progress)
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0653-05-24 23. Resolution accepting the established fair market value in the amount of $110,610 for
the acquisition of right-of-way and a Temporary Construction Easement for land at 1601
Blairs Ferry Road NE, owned by MDC Coast 22, LLC, in connection with the Blairs
Ferry Road NE from North Towne Place NE to Sammi Drive NE Sidewalk Infill project.
(Council Priority)
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0654-05-24 24. Resolution accepting the established fair market value in the amount of $1,462 for a
Temporary Construction Easement for land at 1350 Blairs Ferry Road NE, owned by
R.I.C. 18, Ltd., in connection with the Blairs Ferry Road NE from North Towne Place NE
to Sammi Drive NE Sidewalk Infill project. (Council Priority)
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0655-05-24 25. Resolution setting a public hearing for June 11, 2024 to consider the vacation and
disposition of a 0.65-acre parcel of Old Bridge Road between the CRANDIC railroad
crossing and 68th Avenue SW as requested by Iowa Land and Building Company.
(Council Priority)
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0656-05-24 26. Resolution setting a public hearing for June 11, 2024 to consider the vacation of a 3.78-
acre easement between the CRANDIC railroad crossing and 68th Avenue SW as
requested by Iowa Land and Building Company. (Council Priority)
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0657-05-24 27. Resolution setting a public hearing for June 25, 2024 and consultation with affected
taxing entities on the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the
Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area. (Council Priority)
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0658-05-24 28. Resolution setting a public hearing for June 25, 2024 and consultation with affected
taxing entities on the proposed Amendment No. 7 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the
Consolidated I-380 Corridor Urban Renewal Area. (Council Priority)
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
29. 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. June 11, 2024 – Big Cedar Industrial Center Water Main Extension (Phase 1)
Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road SW project (estimated cost is
$5,000,000).
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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b. June 11, 2024 – Kennedy High School Curb Ramp Repairs project (estimated
cost is $380,000). (Council Priority)
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
c. June 11, 2024 – FY24 Sanitary Sewer Lining project (estimated cost is
$1,560,000).
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
30. Motion assessing civil penalties for violation of State Code regarding the sale of
tobacco/vapor products to minors against:
a. Family Dollar #24541, 901 1st Avenue SW (second offense – $1,500).
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
31. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of:
a. Bop’s Pizza, 921 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Suite 130.
b. BP to Go #2, 1120 Old Marion Road NE.
c. Brucemore, 2160 Linden Drive SE (5-day license for an event).
d. Cafe Tacuba, 1006 3rd Street SE (adding permanent outdoor service area).
e. Casey’s General Store #2791, 9125 Atlantic Drive SW.
f. The District CR, 415 3rd Street SE, Suites 001 and 101 (new – formerly Taboo).
g. Hy-Vee Market Cafe #1, 1843 Johnson Avenue NW.
h. La Terraza Mexican Grill & Seafood, 2825 6th Street SW (new – formerly District
23).
i. Pho House, 5300 Fountains Drive NE, Suite 108-110.
j. St. Andrews Golf Course, 1866 Blairs Ferry Road NE.
k. Traveling Tapster, 3316 Rosewood Court NE (5-day license for an event at
TrueNorth, 500 1st Street SE).
l. Walmart #2716, 3601 29th Avenue SW.
m. Wild Hog Saloon & Eatery, 350 Commercial Drive (5-day license for an event at
Metro Harley Davidson, 2415 Westdale Drive SW).
n. X Golf Cedar Rapids, 5235 Buffalo Ridge Drive NE.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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32. Resolutions approving:
0659-05-24 a. Payment of bills.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0660-05-24 b. Payroll.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0661-05-24 c. Transfer of funds.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
33. Resolutions approving the special event applications for:
0662-05-24 a. CR Pride Parade (includes road closures) on June 8, 2024.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0663-05-24 b. ROC the Block 2024 (includes road closures) on June 15, 2024.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
34. Resolutions approving assessment actions:
0664-05-24 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 13 properties.
(Council Priority)
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0665-05-24 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – five properties.
(Council Priority)
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0666-05-24 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 36
properties.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0667-05-24 d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 24
properties.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
35. Resolutions approving final plats:
0668-05-24 a. Midwest Commerce Park North Second Addition for land south of 76th Avenue
SW and east of 18th Street SW. (Council Priority)
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0669-05-24 b. Schaeffer Drive Addition for land north of 33rd Avenue SW and west of Schaeffer
Drive SW.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
36. (Moved from Consent Agenda) Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases,
contracts and agreements:
0670-05-24 a. Preconstruction Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the
Wright Brothers Boulevard SW from 6th Street to Earhart Lane Intersection
Reconstruction project.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0671-05-24 b. Consent to an Assignment of Development Agreement between FedEx Ground
Package System, Inc. and Federal Express Corporation for property at 1035
Commerce Park Drive SW. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0672-05-24 c. Development Agreement and related documents with TW Homes, Inc. for an
amount not to exceed $4,524,298 for property on 33rd Avenue SW, near Highway
30 and Williams Boulevard SW, in connection with the Community Development
Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Single-Family New Construction Program.
(Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0673-05-24 d. Settlement Agreement in the workers' compensation cases of Greg Spooner v.
City of Cedar Rapids, Claim Numbers 1534084 and 21011425.01.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0674-05-24 e. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with Heartland Strategies, LLC for state
lobbyist services for the City Manager’s Office for an annual amount not to exceed
$95,000 (original contract amount was $85,000; renewal contract amount is
$95,000).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0675-05-24 f. Agreement in the amount of $19,275 with the National Alliance to End
Homelessness to provide a Diversion and Problem-Solving Strategies training to
the community. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0676-05-24 g. Contract with Emergent Architecture for architectural services for the City Hall
Annex project for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division for an amount not
to exceed $264,000.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0677-05-24 h. Amendment No. 40 to the contract with Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. for
architectural design services for ADA compliance at various City facilities to add
services for an amount not to exceed $12,756.80 (original contract amount was
$156,580; total contract amount with this amendment is $431,523.50).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0678-05-24 i. Fleet Services Division purchase of a cutaway chassis cube van from McGrath
Auto in the amount of $55,000.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0679-05-24 j. Fleet Services Division purchase of a one-ton cab and chassis with dump body
from Thys Chevrolet in the amount of $99,349.80.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0680-05-24 k. Information Technology Department purchase of ServiceNow software from
Carahsoft Technology Corp. in the amount of $56,528.40.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0681-05-24 l. Information Technology Department purchase of professional services from
Computer Aid, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2025.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0682-05-24 m. Amending Resolution No. 1535-10-23, which authorized the Information
Technology Department to purchase OnBase software technical and professional
services from Integrated Data Products, to add work for an amount not to exceed
$10,000 (original contract amount was $20,000; total contract amount with this
amendment is $35,000).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0683-05-24 n. Annual maintenance agreement with Intergraph Corp. in the amount of
$218,875.32 for the Joint Communications Agency’s computer-aided dispatch
system for fiscal year 2025.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0684-05-24 o. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with RSM US LLP for professional IT services
for the Information Technology Department to add services in the amount of
$100,000 (original contract amount was $300,000; total contract amount with this
amendment is $400,000).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0685-05-24 p. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Bolton and Menk, Inc. for design services
for the dog park at Jones Park for the Parks and Recreation Department to add
services in the amount of $52,000 (original contract amount was $119,500; total
contract amount with this amendment is $171,500).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0686-05-24 q. Fleet Services Division purchase of a roller from Star Equipment for the Streets
Division in the amount of $61,188.35. (Paving for Progress)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0687-05-24 r. Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Cahoy Pump Service, Inc. for well
maintenance services and treatments for the Water Department to add work for
an amount not to exceed $350,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; total
contract amount with this amendment is $600,000).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0688-05-24 s. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for materials
testing services to add services for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an
amount not to exceed $50,000 (original contract amount was $70,000; contract
amount with this amendment is $120,000).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0689-05-24 t. Water Pollution Control Facility purchase of a new Lightnin mixer from Trident
Process, Inc. in the amount of $81,017.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0690-05-24 u. Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk,
Inc. in the amount of $149,818 for engineering design services for the Johnson
Avenue NW from 32nd Street to 18th Street Utility and Roadway Improvements
project (original contract amount was $451,273; total contract amount with this
amendment is $645,076). (Paving for Progress)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0691-05-24 v. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk,
Inc. deducting the amount of $149,818 for engineering design services for the
Johnson Avenue NW from 32nd Street to 18th Street Utility and Roadway
Improvements project (original contract amount was $1,515,579; total contract
amount with this amendment is $1,365,761). (Paving for Progress)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0692-05-24 w. Professional Services Agreement with Hall & Hall Engineers, Inc. for an amount
not to exceed $50,750 for design services in connection with the Washington
Avenue SE from 21st Street to Forest Drive Functional Design project. (Paving for
Progress)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0693-05-24 x. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc.
for an amount not to exceed $191,800 for design services for the Prairie Valley
Feeder Main Relocation from 1st St NW to 3rd St & 1st Ave NW project (original
contract amount was $307,700; total contract amount with this amendment is
$536,800).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0694-05-24 y. Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for an amount
not to exceed $263,700 for design services for the 1st Avenue East from 10th
Street to 17th Street Pavement Rehabilitation, Traffic Signal and Pedestrian
Improvements project.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0695-05-24 z. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder &
Associates, Inc. for amount not to exceed $47,100 for design services for the 34th
Street SE Bever Avenue to Spoon Creek Court Rehabilitation project (original
contract amount was $265,700; total contract amount with this amendment is
$347,600). (Paving for Progress)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0696-05-24 aa. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder &
Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $150,000 for construction
administration services (original contract amount was $150,000; total contract
amount with this amendment is $300,000).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0697-05-24 ab. Professional Services Agreement with Willett, Hofmann and Associates, Inc. for
an amount not to exceed $117,150 for design services for the Reconstruction of
Jacolyn Drive NW from Midway Drive NW to E Avenue NW project. (Paving for
Progress)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0698-05-24 ac. Change Order No. 12 in the amount of $1,052.50 with Boomerang Corp. for the
Czech Village 12th Avenue SW Detention Basin project (original contract amount
was $1,873,929; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,008,586.39).
(Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0699-05-24 ad. Change Order No. 9 deducting the amount of $194,644.10 with Boulder
Contracting, LLC for the FY 2022 Bridge Maintenance project (original contract
amount was $1,975,486; total contract amount with this amendment is
$2,381,729.34). (Paving for Progress)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0700-05-24 ae. Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $8,044.68 with Garling Construction, Inc.
for the Colonial Building Renovation project (original contract amount was
$5,124,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $5,647,092.41).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0701-05-24 af. Change Order No. 6 deducting the amount of $55,074.68 with Midwest Concrete,
Inc. for the 12th Avenue SE and 2nd Street SE Roundabout project (original
contract amount was $1,449,903; total contract amount with this amendment is
$1,449,103.30).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0702-05-24 ag. Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $32,193.97 with Midwest Concrete, Inc. for
the Center Point Road NE from Lincoln Avenue to J Avenue Reconstruction and
One-Way to Two-Way Conversion project (original contract amount was
$3,317,841.59; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,393,883.11).
(Paving for Progress)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0703-05-24 ah. Change Order No. 18 in the amount of $16,224.25 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
$21,020,211.78). (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0704-05-24 ai. Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $1,257.33 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 $8,619,418.56).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0705-05-24 aj. Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $693 with Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for
the Cedar River Trail SE Reconstruction, CRANDIC Railroad to 16th Avenue
project (original contract amount was $655,010.05; total contract amount with this
amendment is $804,993.06). (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0706-05-24 ak. Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $29,163.34 with Pirc-Tobin Construction,
Inc. for the Mount Vernon Road SE from 14th Street to 20th Street Pavement
Improvements project (original contract amount was $7,877,664.14; total contract
amount with this amendment is $8,120,058.28). (Paving for Progress)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0707-05-24 al. Change Order No. 22 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 $702,874.16). (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0708-05-24 am Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $514.85 with Rathje Construction Co. for
. the 1st Avenue W from 18th Street to 10th Street Pavement Rehabilitation and
Traffic Signal Improvements project (original contract amount was $3,795,065.14;
total contract amount with this amendment is $4,243,022.32).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0709-05-24 an. Change Order No. 11 deducting the amount of $19,562.44 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
$2,406,735.11). (Paving for Progress)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0710-05-24 ao. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $32,750 and accepting a Warranty Deed
for right-of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Ishan
Hospitality, Inc. for land at 8910 6th Street SW in connection with the Wright
Brothers Boulevard SW from 6th Street SW to Earhart Lane SW Intersection
Rehabilitation project. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0711-05-24 ap. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $28,300 and accepting a Warranty Deed
for right-of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Dean
and Shelly Spicer for land at 5005 F Avenue NW in connection with the Taft and
West Willow Safe Routes to School project. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0712-05-24 aq. Total Acquisition Purchase Agreement in the amount of $26,000 and accepting a
Warranty Deed for right-of-way from Jacqueline Gasper for land at the vacant lot
directly west of 1882 Ellis Boulevard NW in connection with the Cedar River Flood
Control System. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0713-05-24 ar. Purchase Agreement, Utility Subordination Agreement and Addendum to the
Utility Subordination Agreement in the amount of $1,000 with ITC Midwest for an
easement on City-owned vacant land south of the intersection of Hull Avenue and
10th Street SE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management
project. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0714-05-24 as. Purchase Agreement, Utility Subordination Agreement and Addendum to the
Utility Subordination Agreement in the amount of $1,000 with ITC Midwest for an
easement on City-owned vacant land between 16th Avenue and 15th Avenue SE
and between 510 16th Avenue and 902 16th Avenue SE in connection with the
Cedar River Flood Risk Management project. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0715-05-24 at. Purchase agreement in the amount of $1 and accepting a Permanent Water Main
Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement from Iowa Land and Building
Company for Parcel No. 1 on vacant land generally located west of Edgewood
Road SW from 60th Avenue SW to the north and south of CRANDIC railroad right
of way from Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0716-05-24 au. Purchase agreement in the amount of $1 and accepting a Permanent Water Main
Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement from Iowa Land and Building
Company for Parcel No. 2 on vacant land generally located west of Edgewood
Road SW from 60th Avenue SW to the north and south of CRANDIC railroad right
of way from Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0717-05-24 av. Purchase agreement in the amount of $1 and accepting a Permanent Water Main
Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement from Iowa Land and Building
Company for Parcel No. 3 on vacant land generally located west of Edgewood
Road SW from 60th Avenue SW to the north and south of CRANDIC railroad right
of way from Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0718-05-24 aw. Purchase agreement in the amount of $1 and accepting a Permanent Water Main
and Sanitary Sewer Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement from
Iowa Land and Building Company for Parcel No. 4 on vacant land generally
located west of Edgewood Road SW from 60th Avenue SW to the north and south
of CRANDIC railroad right of way from Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road.
(Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0719-05-24 37. Report on bids for the 9th Avenue SE Improvements from 3rd Street to Railroad project
(estimated cost is $380,000) (Doug Wilson).
i.
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $320,907.10, bond
and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction Inc. for the 9th Avenue SE
Improvements from 3rd Street to Railroad project.
Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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38. Report on bids for the Prairie Valley Feeder Main Relocation project (estimated cost is
$3,980,000) (Dave Wallace). (Council Priority)
j.
0720-05-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $3,347,810.45,
bond and insurance of Maxwell Construction for the Prairie Valley Feeder Main
Relocation project.
Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0721-05-24 39. Presentation and resolution adopting the Greenway Parks Plan (Haley Sevening and
Tony Ireland). (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
Public comments were heard.
Motion to adjourn.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
City Council adjourned at 6:09 PM to meet Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 12:00 noon.
Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk
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Agenda
“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, May 28, 2024 at 4:00 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A public hearing will be held to consider the fiscal year 2024 budget amendment (Abhi
Deshpande). CIP/DID #FIN2023-09
a. Resolution adopting the fiscal year 2024 budget amendment and transfers.
2. A public hearing will be held to consider repealing Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water
Service, and enacting a new Chapter 12 in its place to reorganize the chapter, update references
to standards and specifications, clarify access to private facilities, increase connection fees,
update the water restrictions section to align with the Drought Contingency Plan, and add sections
to address accessory dwelling units, private hydrants and private wells (Christine Knapp).
CIP/DID #WTR051424-00
a. First Reading: Ordinance repealing Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, and
enacting a new Chapter 12 in its place to reorganize the chapter, update references to
standards and specifications, clarify access to private facilities, increase connection fees,
update the water restrictions section to align with the Drought Contingency Plan, and add
sections to address accessory dwelling units, private hydrants and private wells.
3. A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 61 of the Municipal Code, Traffic
Regulations, by repealing Section 61.138, Automated Traffic Enforcement, and enacting in its
place a new Section 61.138 to incorporate updated state legislation (Hannah Myrom). CIP/DID
#OB449776
a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 61 of the Municipal Code, Traffic
Regulations, by repealing Section 61.138, Automated Traffic Enforcement, and enacting
in its place a new Section 61.138 to incorporate updated state legislation.
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4. A public hearing will be held to consider a 28E annexation agreement with the City of Marion
outlining growth areas for both cities for a period of 10 years (Adam Lindenlaub). CIP/DID #CD-
0095-2024
a. Resolution authorizing execution of a 28E annexation agreement with the City of Marion
outlining growth areas for both cities for a period of 10 years.
5. A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 5051 Williams Boulevard
SW from A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-RMF, Suburban Residential Medium Flex District, as
requested by JB Capital Holdings LP (William Micheel). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #RZNE-
000316-2024
a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 5051 Williams
Boulevard SW from A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-RMF, Suburban Residential Medium
Flex District, as requested by JB Capital Holdings LP.
6. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the FY 2024 Sidewalk Repair Program project (estimated cost is $370,000)
(Ken DeKeyser). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3017024-01
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY
2024 Sidewalk Repair Program project.
7. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the City Hall North Elevator Replacement project (estimated cost is $264,544)
(Jason Stancliffe). CIP/DID #PUR0424-273
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the City
Hall North Elevator Replacement project.
8. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the Shakespeare Gardens Phase 1 project (estimated cost is $269,550) (Steve
Krug). CIP/DID #PUR0424-265
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Shakespeare Gardens Phase 1 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
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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.
9. Motion to approve the minutes.
10. Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance of $60,325,000 in General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2024A; amending the levy of taxes to pay the bonds; and approving the Tax
Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure Certificate. CIP/DID #FIN2023-10
11. Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $8,875,000 in
Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B; providing for a method of payment of the bonds; and
approving the Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure Certificate. CIP/DID
#FIN2023-10
12. Resolution approving and authorizing a form of loan and disbursement agreement with the Iowa
Finance Authority; authorizing, providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $3,065,000
in Sewer Revenue Capital Loan notes, Subordinate Series 2024; providing for a method of
payment of the notes; and approving the Tax Exemption Certificate. CIP/DID #6150071-01
13. Resolution establishing new Hotel-Motel Tax Grant application guidelines and rescinding
Resolution No. 0846-06-22. CIP/DID #OB572828
14. Resolution amending the Procurement Manual to raise the thresholds for City Council and City
Manager approval of purchases and adjust the purchase order approval levels. CIP/DID
#OB341805
15. Resolution amending the Travel Policy to raise the threshold for City Manager approval of
estimated travel costs. CIP/DID #OB26803
16. Resolution authorizing a recommendation to the State Historic Preservation Office that the Brewer
House at 616 10th Avenue SE be added to the National Register of Historic Places. CIP/DID
#HPC-0007-2024
17. Resolution of support and authorizing local match funds for an application by Big Ben LLC to the
Iowa Economic Development Authority for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for a housing project
at the northwest intersection of Wright Brothers Boulevard and Kirkwood Boulevard SW. (Council
Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0056-2021
18. Resolution of support for an application by Matthew 25 to the Iowa Economic Development
Authority for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for a housing redevelopment project at 1021 and
1027 8th Street NW. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #DISP-0035-2020
19. Resolution of support and authorizing local match funds for an application by Rosewood
Townhomes LLC to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Workforce Housing Tax
Credits for a housing redevelopment project at 250 Northview Place NE. (Council Priority)
CIP/DID #TIF-0096-2024
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20. Resolution of support and authorizing local match funds for an application by Sun Line, Inc. to the
Iowa Economic Development Authority for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for a mixed-use
redevelopment project at 3145 16th Avenue SW. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0097-2024
21. Resolution adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for the payment
thereof for the Glass Road NE Frontage Road project. CIP/DID #301949-00
22. Resolution amending Resolution No. 0477-04-24 to revise the final assessment schedule for the
2023 Fair Oaks Addition Pavement Reconstruction project. (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID
#3012285-00
23. Resolution accepting the established fair market value in the amount of $110,610 for the
acquisition of right-of-way and a Temporary Construction Easement for land at 1601 Blairs Ferry
Road NE, owned by MDC Coast 22, LLC, in connection with the Blairs Ferry Road NE from North
Towne Place NE to Sammi Drive NE Sidewalk Infill project. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #301878-
00
24. Resolution accepting the established fair market value in the amount of $1,462 for a Temporary
Construction Easement for land at 1350 Blairs Ferry Road NE, owned by R.I.C. 18, Ltd., in
connection with the Blairs Ferry Road NE from North Towne Place NE to Sammi Drive NE
Sidewalk Infill project. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #301878-00
25. Resolution setting a public hearing for June 11, 2024 to consider the vacation and disposition of
a 0.65-acre parcel of Old Bridge Road between the CRANDIC railroad crossing and 68th Avenue
SW as requested by Iowa Land and Building Company. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #ROWV-
000367-2024
26. Resolution setting a public hearing for June 11, 2024 to consider the vacation of a 3.78-acre
easement between the CRANDIC railroad crossing and 68th Avenue SW as requested by Iowa
Land and Building Company. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #EASE-000391-2024
27. Resolution setting a public hearing for June 25, 2024 and consultation with affected taxing entities
on the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Consolidated Urban
Renewal Area. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0089-2023
28. Resolution setting a public hearing for June 25, 2024 and consultation with affected taxing entities
on the proposed Amendment No. 7 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated I-380 Corridor
Urban Renewal Area. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0070-2022
29. 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. June 11, 2024 – Big Cedar Industrial Center Water Main Extension (Phase 1) Edgewood
Road SW to Old Bridge Road SW project (estimated cost is $5,000,000). CIP/DID
#6250122-01
b. June 11, 2024 – Kennedy High School Curb Ramp Repairs project (estimated cost is
$380,000). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3016016-26
c. June 11, 2024 – FY24 Sanitary Sewer Lining project (estimated cost is $1,560,000).
CIP/DID #655999-12
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30. Motion assessing civil penalties for violation of State Code regarding the sale of tobacco/vapor
products to minors against:
a. Family Dollar #24541, 901 1st Avenue SW (second offense – $1,500). CIP/DID
#CIG005857-04-2023
31. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: CIP/DID #OB1145716
a. Bop’s Pizza, 921 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Suite 130.
b. BP to Go #2, 1120 Old Marion Road NE.
c. Brucemore, 2160 Linden Drive SE (5-day license for an event).
d. Cafe Tacuba, 1006 3rd Street SE (adding permanent outdoor service area).
e. Casey’s General Store #2791, 9125 Atlantic Drive SW.
f. The District CR, 415 3rd Street SE, Suites 001 and 101 (new – formerly Taboo).
g. Hy-Vee Market Cafe #1, 1843 Johnson Avenue NW.
h. La Terraza Mexican Grill & Seafood, 2825 6th Street SW (new – formerly District 23).
i. Pho House, 5300 Fountains Drive NE, Suite 108-110.
j. St. Andrews Golf Course, 1866 Blairs Ferry Road NE.
k. Traveling Tapster, 3316 Rosewood Court NE (5-day license for an event at TrueNorth,
500 1st Street SE).
l. Walmart #2716, 3601 29th Avenue SW.
m. Wild Hog Saloon & Eatery, 350 Commercial Drive (5-day license for an event at Metro
Harley Davidson, 2415 Westdale Drive SW).
n. X Golf Cedar Rapids, 5235 Buffalo Ridge Drive NE.
32. Resolutions approving:
a. Payment of bills. CIP/DID #FIN2024-01
b. Payroll. CIP/DID #FIN2024-02
c. Transfer of funds. CIP/DID #FIN2024-03
33. Resolutions approving the special event applications for:
a. CR Pride Parade (includes road closures) on June 8, 2024. CIP/DID #EVENT-73758-2024
b. ROC the Block 2024 (includes road closures) on June 15, 2024. CIP/DID #EVENT-73486-
2024
34. Resolutions approving assessment actions:
a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 13 properties. (Council
Priority) CIP/DID #SWM-010-24
b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – five properties. (Council
Priority) CIP/DID #SWM-007-24
c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 36 properties.
CIP/DID #WTR052824-01
d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 24 properties.
CIP/DID #WTR042324-01
35. Resolutions approving final plats:
a. Midwest Commerce Park North Second Addition for land south of 76th Avenue SW and
east of 18th Street SW. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #FLPT-000255-2024
b. Schaeffer Drive Addition for land north of 33rd Avenue SW and west of Schaeffer Drive
SW. CIP/DID #FLPT-000213-2024
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36. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements:
a. Preconstruction Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Wright
Brothers Boulevard SW from 6th Street to Earhart Lane Intersection Reconstruction
project. CIP/DID #3018027-00
b. Consent to an Assignment of Development Agreement between FedEx Ground Package
System, Inc. and Federal Express Corporation for property at 1035 Commerce Park Drive
SW. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0058-2021
c. Development Agreement and related documents with TW Homes, Inc. for an amount not
to exceed $4,524,298 for property on 33rd Avenue SW, near Highway 30 and Williams
Boulevard SW, in connection with the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster
Recovery Single-Family New Construction Program. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #CDBG-
DR-FY22
d. Settlement Agreement in the workers’ compensation cases of Greg Spooner v. City of
Cedar Rapids, Claim Numbers 1534084 and 21011425.01. CIP/DID #ATT000047
e. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with Heartland Strategies, LLC for state lobbyist
services for the City Manager’s Office for an annual amount not to exceed $95,000
(original contract amount was $85,000; renewal contract amount is $95,000). CIP/DID
#PUR0522-322
f. Agreement in the amount of $19,275 with the National Alliance to End Homelessness to
provide a Diversion and Problem-Solving Strategies training to the community. (Council
Priority) CIP/DID #CD-0096-2024
g. Contract with Emergent Architecture for architectural services for the City Hall Annex
project for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division for an amount not to exceed
$264,000. CIP/DID #PUR0524-294
h. Amendment No. 40 to the contract with Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. for architectural
design services for ADA compliance at various City facilities to add services for an amount
not to exceed $12,756.80 (original contract amount was $156,580; total contract amount
with this amendment is $431,523.50). CIP/DID #PUR1216-135
i. Fleet Services Division purchase of a cutaway chassis cube van from McGrath Auto in the
amount of $55,000. CIP/DID #PUR0424-280
j. Fleet Services Division purchase of a one-ton cab and chassis with dump body from Thys
Chevrolet in the amount of $99,349.80. CIP/DID #PUR0424-277
k. Information Technology Department purchase of ServiceNow software from Carahsoft
Technology Corp. in the amount of $56,528.40. CIP/DID #IT2024-009
l. Information Technology Department purchase of professional services from Computer
Aid, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. CIP/DID #IT2024-
011
m. Amending Resolution No. 1535-10-23, which authorized the Information Technology
Department to purchase OnBase software technical and professional services from
Integrated Data Products, to add work for an amount not to exceed $10,000 (original
contract amount was $20,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $35,000).
CIP/DID #IT2023-017
n. Annual maintenance agreement with Intergraph Corp. in the amount of $218,875.32 for
the Joint Communications Agency’s computer-aided dispatch system for fiscal year 2025.
CIP/DID #IT2024-010
o. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with RSM US LLP for professional IT services for the
Information Technology Department to add services in the amount of $100,000 (original
contract amount was $300,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $400,000).
CIP/DID #PUR0521-280C
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p. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Bolton and Menk, Inc. for design services for the
dog park at Jones Park for the Parks and Recreation Department to add services in the
amount of $52,000 (original contract amount was $119,500; total contract amount with this
amendment is $171,500). CIP/DID #PUR0922-071
q. Fleet Services Division purchase of a roller from Star Equipment for the Streets Division
in the amount of $61,188.35. (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #FLT158
r. Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Cahoy Pump Service, Inc. for well maintenance
services and treatments for the Water Department to add work for an amount not to
exceed $350,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; total contract amount with this
amendment is $600,000). CIP/DID #PUR0523-297
s. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for materials testing
services to add services for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to
exceed $50,000 (original contract amount was $70,000; contract amount with this
amendment is $120,000). CIP/DID #PUR1023-100TERR
t. Water Pollution Control Facility purchase of a new Lightnin mixer from Trident Process,
Inc. in the amount of $81,017. CIP/DID #WPC052824-01
u. Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc. in the
amount of $149,818 for engineering design services for the Johnson Avenue NW from
32nd Street to 18th Street Utility and Roadway Improvements project (original contract
amount was $451,273; total contract amount with this amendment is $645,076). (Paving
for Progress) CIP/DID #3012374-01
v. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc.
deducting the amount of $149,818 for engineering design services for the Johnson
Avenue NW from 32nd Street to 18th Street Utility and Roadway Improvements project
(original contract amount was $1,515,579; total contract amount with this amendment is
$1,365,761). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012374-02
w. Professional Services Agreement with Hall & Hall Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to
exceed $50,750 for design services in connection with the Washington Avenue SE from
21st Street to Forest Drive Functional Design project. (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID
#3012301-01
x. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an
amount not to exceed $191,800 for design services for the Prairie Valley Feeder Main
Relocation from 1st St NW to 3rd St & 1st Ave NW project (original contract amount was
$307,700; total contract amount with this amendment is $536,800). CIP/DID #2023087-
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y. Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to
exceed $263,700 for design services for the 1st Avenue East from 10th Street to 17th
Street Pavement Rehabilitation, Traffic Signal and Pedestrian Improvements project.
CIP/DID #3018036-01
z. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc.
for amount not to exceed $47,100 for design services for the 34th Street SE Bever Avenue
to Spoon Creek Court Rehabilitation project (original contract amount was $265,700; total
contract amount with this amendment is $347,600). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID
#3012429-01
aa. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc.
for an amount not to exceed $150,000 for construction administration services (original
contract amount was $150,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $300,000).
CIP/DID #PUR1223-160
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ab. Professional Services Agreement with Willett, Hofmann and Associates, Inc. for an
amount not to exceed $117,150 for design services for the Reconstruction of Jacolyn Drive
NW from Midway Drive NW to E Avenue NW project. (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID
#3012309-01
ac. Change Order No. 12 in the amount of $1,052.50 with Boomerang Corp. for the Czech
Village 12th Avenue SW Detention Basin project (original contract amount was
$1,873,929; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,008,586.39). (Council
Priority) CIP/DID #3313520-62
ad. Change Order No. 9 deducting the amount of $194,644.10 with Boulder Contracting, LLC
for the FY 2022 Bridge Maintenance project (original contract amount was $1,975,486;
total contract amount with this amendment is $2,381,729.34). (Paving for Progress)
CIP/DID #305145-02
ae. Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $8,044.68 with Garling Construction, Inc. for the
Colonial Building Renovation project (original contract amount was $5,124,000; total
contract amount with this amendment is $5,647,092.41). CIP/DID #PUR1222-125
af. Change Order No. 6 deducting the amount of $55,074.68 with Midwest Concrete, Inc. for
the 12th Avenue SE and 2nd Street SE Roundabout project (original contract amount was
$1,449,903; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,449,103.30). CIP/DID
#301886-02
ag. Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $32,193.97 with Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the
Center Point Road NE from Lincoln Avenue to J Avenue Reconstruction and One-Way to
Two-Way Conversion project (original contract amount was $3,317,841.59; total contract
amount with this amendment is $3,393,883.11). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID
#3012094-08
ah. Change Order No. 18 in the amount of $16,224.25 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 $21,020,211.78). (Council
Priority) CIP/DID #3314510-20
ai. Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $1,257.33 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 $8,619,418.56). CIP/DID #3018004-04
aj. Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $693 with Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the Cedar
River Trail SE Reconstruction, CRANDIC Railroad to 16th Avenue project (original
contract amount was $655,010.05; total contract amount with this amendment is
$804,993.06). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3316510-72
ak. Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $29,163.34 with Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the
Mount Vernon Road SE from 14th Street to 20th Street Pavement Improvements project
(original contract amount was $7,877,664.14; total contract amount with this amendment
is $8,120,058.28). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012149-05
al. Change Order No. 22 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 $702,874.16). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3315510-67
am. Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $514.85 with Rathje Construction Co. for the 1st
Avenue W from 18th Street to 10th Street Pavement Rehabilitation and Traffic Signal
Improvements project (original contract amount was $3,795,065.14; total contract amount
with this amendment is $4,243,022.32). CIP/DID #3018002-02
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an. Change Order No. 11 deducting the amount of $19,562.44 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 $2,406,735.11). (Paving for
Progress) CIP/DID #3012344-03
ao. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $32,750 and accepting a Warranty Deed for right-
of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Ishan Hospitality, Inc.
for land at 8910 6th Street SW in connection with the Wright Brothers Boulevard SW from
6th Street SW to Earhart Lane SW Intersection Rehabilitation project. (Council Priority)
CIP/DID #3018027-00
ap. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $28,300 and accepting a Warranty Deed for right-
of-way and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Dean and Shelly Spicer
for land at 5005 F Avenue NW in connection with the Taft and West Willow Safe Routes
to School project. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #301948-00
aq. Total Acquisition Purchase Agreement in the amount of $26,000 and accepting a Warranty
Deed for right-of-way from Jacqueline Gasper for land at the vacant lot directly west of
1882 Ellis Boulevard NW in connection with the Cedar River Flood Control System.
(Council Priority) CIP/DID #3311200-00
ar. Purchase Agreement, Utility Subordination Agreement and Addendum to the Utility
Subordination Agreement in the amount of $1,000 with ITC Midwest for an easement on
City-owned vacant land south of the intersection of Hull Avenue and 10th Street SE in
connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management project. (Council Priority)
CIP/DID #3317200-00
as. Purchase Agreement, Utility Subordination Agreement and Addendum to the Utility
Subordination Agreement in the amount of $1,000 with ITC Midwest for an easement on
City-owned vacant land between 16th Avenue and 15th Avenue SE and between 510 16th
Avenue and 902 16th Avenue SE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk
Management project. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3317200-00
at. Purchase agreement in the amount of $0 and accepting a Permanent Water Main
Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement from Iowa Land and Building
Company for Parcel No. 1 on vacant land generally located west of Edgewood Road SW
from 60th Avenue SW to the north and south of CRANDIC railroad right of way from
Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #6250122-01
au. Purchase agreement in the amount of $0 and accepting a Permanent Water Main
Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement from Iowa Land and Building
Company for Parcel No. 2 on vacant land generally located west of Edgewood Road SW
from 60th Avenue SW to the north and south of CRANDIC railroad right of way from
Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #6250122-01
av. Purchase agreement in the amount of $0 and accepting a Permanent Water Main
Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement from Iowa Land and Building
Company for Parcel No. 3 on vacant land generally located west of Edgewood Road SW
from 60th Avenue SW to the north and south of CRANDIC railroad right of way from
Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #6250122-01
aw. Purchase agreement in the amount of $0 and accepting a Permanent Water Main and
Sanitary Sewer Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement from Iowa Land and
Building Company for Parcel No. 4 on vacant land generally located west of Edgewood
Road SW from 60th Avenue SW to the north and south of CRANDIC railroad right of way
from Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #6250122-01
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REGULAR AGENDA
37. Report on bids for the 9th Avenue SE Improvements from 3rd Street to Railroad project (estimated
cost is $380,000) (Doug Wilson). CIP/DID #301989-02
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $320,907.10, bond and
insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction Inc. for the 9th Avenue SE Improvements from 3rd
Street to Railroad project.
38. Report on bids for the Prairie Valley Feeder Main Relocation project (estimated cost is
$3,980,000) (Dave Wallace). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #2023087-02
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $3,347,810.45, bond and
insurance of Maxwell Construction for the Prairie Valley Feeder Main Relocation project.
39. Presentation and resolution adopting the Greenway Parks Plan (Haley Sevening and Tony
Ireland). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #PUR0123-153
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