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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION June 11, 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, Scott Overland, Ann Poe and Dale Todd. Absent, Council members Tyler Olson and Ashley Vanorny. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Vanessa Chavez. The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Dennis Miller. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor O’Donnell and Council member Poe presented a Proclamation declaring the second full week of June 2024 as Hospitality Professionals Week. Mayor O’Donnell presented a Proclamation declaring June 17, 2024 as Monarch Butterfly Day. A presentation regarding the Iowa Small Business Community of the Year Award was given by Samantha Kitsch of the U.S. Small Business Administration. 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 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 (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. a. a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds 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 member S. Olson 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 T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1  2. A public hearing was held 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 (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. 0722-06-24 a. Resolution vacating a 3.78-acre easement between the CRANDIC railroad crossing and 68th Avenue SW as requested by Iowa Land and Building Company. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 3. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY24 Sanitary Sewer Lining project (estimated cost is $1,560,000) (Ben Worrell). No comments or objections were heard or filed. c. 0723-06-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY24 Sanitary Sewer Lining project. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 4. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Kennedy High School Curb Ramp Repairs project (estimated cost is $380,000) (Ben Worrell). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. d. 0724-06-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Kennedy High School Curb Ramp Repairs project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 5. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Big Cedar Industrial Center Water Main Extension (Phase 1) Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road SW project (estimated cost is $5,000,000) (Cheyanne Wiegenstein). One comment was heard. No written comments or objections were filed. e. 0725-06-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Big Cedar Industrial Center Water Main Extension (Phase 1) Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road SW project. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 2  City Manager Pomeranz announced that Item No. 13u (liquor license renewal for Hy-Vee Food Store #4, 1556 1st Avenue NE) should be removed from the agenda. Motion to approve the agenda as amended. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved as amended. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 6. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0726-06-24 7. Resolution establishing a 40-foot Permanent Water Main Easement on City-owned property southwest of E Avenue between Interstate 380 and 3rd Street NW to support and accommodate the Cedar River Flood Control System project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0727-06-24 8. Resolution referring to the Linn County Compensation Commission the partial 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 Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0728-06-24 9. Resolution referring to the Linn County Compensation Commission the acquisition of 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 Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 3 0729-06-24 10. Resolution amending Resolution Nos. 0007-01-23 and 0106-01-23, regarding the acquisition of mineral rights in connection with the Cedar River Flood Control System, to correct the property owner’s name to David H. Murdock dba International Mining Company. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0730-06-24 11. Resolution setting a public hearing for June 25, 2024 to consider the disposition of property at 1016 3rd Avenue SW. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 12. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. June 25, 2024 – to consider the disposition of City-owned property at 1001 2nd Street SE and inviting competitive proposals for redevelopment. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. b. June 25, 2024 – to consider a Development Agreement with Aspect Investments, LC for a mixed-use redevelopment project at 329 2nd Avenue SE. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. c. June 25, 2024 – to consider a Development Agreement with Williams Synergy Group LLC for a redevelopment project at 9900-10000 6th Street SW. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. d. June 25, 2024 – to consider a change of zone for property at 7011 Harlan Eddy Drive SW from S-RLF, Suburban Residential Low Flex District, to S-RMF, Suburban Residential Medium Flex District, as requested by Watts Group Development Inc. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 4  e. June 25, 2024 – to consider public comments regarding identification of community development needs, program funding for development of proposed activities, and specific budget allocations for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs prior to adopting an Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. f. June 25, 2024 – to consider public comments regarding a change to a Hope Community Development Association project that uses HOME Investment Partnership Program funding, prior to amending the Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. g. July 9, 2024 – to consider annexation of land generally located south of McCarran Road NE and north of Meadowknolls Road as requested by Nisha Chetry, Nolan Determan and Midwest Development Co. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 13. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. Benz Beverage Depot, 501 7th Avenue SE. b. Casey’s General Store #2763, 641 Edgewood Road NW. c. Casey’s General Store #2766, 380 33rd Avenue SW. d. Casey’s General Store #2771, 501 6th Street SW. e. Casey’s General Store #2772, 3349 Mount Vernon Road SE. f. Casey’s General Store #2773, 3625 Edgewood Road SW. g. Casey’s General Store #2787, 1661 32nd Street NE. h. Casey’s General Store #2850, 5655 C Street SW. i. Cedar Rapids BPO Elks Lodge 251, 801 33rd Avenue SW. j. Cedar Ridge, 2121 Arthur Collins Parkway SW. k. Chrome Horse Slophouse & Saloon, 1201 3rd Street SE (5-day license for an event at McGrath PowerSports, 4645 Center Point Road NE). l. Cobble Hill Eatery & Dispensary, 219 2nd Street SE (additional permanent outdoor service area). m. CVS/Pharmacy #8526, 4116 Center Point Road NE. n. CVS/Pharmacy #8532, 2711 Mount Vernon Road SE. o. Family Dollar #32303, 1531 32nd Street NE. p. Fraternal Order of Eagles Post #2272, 1735 11th Street NW. q. Homewood Suites Cedar Rapids – North, 1140 Park Place NE. r. Hotel at Kirkwood, 7725 Kirkwood Boulevard SW. s. Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #6, 4035 Mount Vernon Road SE. t. Hy-Vee Food Store #3, 20 Wilson Avenue SW. u. Hy-Vee Food Store #4, 1556 1st Avenue NE. 5  v. Hy-Vee Food Store #5, 3235 Oakland Road NE. w. Kwik Star #1107, 1900 16th Avenue SW. x. La Taqueria Taco Depot & Bar, 3801 1st Avenue SE. y. Los Compadres Mexican Bar & Grill, 448 33rd Avenue SW. z. The Map Room, 416 3rd Street SE. aa. Mr. B’s Sam’s Pizza, 629 2nd Avenue SW. ab. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1475, 367 Collins Road NE. ac. Rock Bar American Grill, 219 2nd Avenue SE. ad. Siamville Thai Cuisine, 3635 1st Avenue SE. ae. Sierra Convenience, 3326 Center Point Road NE. af. Smokin’ Joe’s Tobacco & Liquor Outlet #14, 225 Edgewood Road NW. ag. Spinal Taproom, 3223 16th Avenue SW. ah. Super Burrito Lupita’s Bakery, 3300 Johnson Avenue NW. ai. Taste of India, 1060 Old Marion Road NE. aj. Walgreens #03875, 2821 1st Avenue SE. ak. Walgreens #05042, 3325 16th Avenue SW. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 14. Resolutions approving: 0731-06-24 a. Payment of bills. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0732-06-24 b. Payroll. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 15. Resolutions approving the special event applications for: 0733-06-24 a. Imagination Square (includes road closures) on June 29, 2024. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0734-06-24 b. Fifth Season Races (includes road closures) on July 4, 2024. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 6 0735-06-24 c. Freedom Festival's Celebration of Freedom Fireworks (includes road closures) on July 4, 2024. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 16. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 0736-06-24 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – seven properties. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0737-06-24 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – five properties. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0738-06-24 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 40 properties. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 17. Resolution accepting subdivision improvements and approving Maintenance Bond: 0739-06-24 a. Water system improvements in Summerfield 16th Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co. in the amount of $107,486. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 18. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments: 0740-06-24 a. Concrete Repairs in Parks project, final payment in the amount of $8,040 and 2- year Performance Bond submitted by B&M Construction (original contract amount was $154,300; final contract amount is $160,800). (Derecho) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 7 0741-06-24 b. FY23 Sanitary Sewer Lining project, final payment in the amount of $65,036.06 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Municipal Pipe Tool Co., LLC (original contract amount was $1,430,902; final contract amount is $1,300,721.21). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 19. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 0742-06-24 a. Grant application in the amount of $12 million to the Federal Highway Administration for the active transportation network of trails being built as part of the Flood Control System. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0743-06-24 b. Memorandum of Understanding with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing for fraud investigations in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0744-06-24 c. 28E Agreement with the City of Marion for Cedar Rapids Transit to provide fixed- route and paratransit service for fiscal year 2025. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0745-06-24 d. 28E Agreement with the Cedar Rapids Community School District to renew the School Resource Officer Program for fiscal year 2025. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0746-06-24 e. Agreement with the Cedar Rapids Community School District for Police PAL programming for fiscal year 2025. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 8 0747-06-24 f. Memorandum of Understanding with AARP Iowa for a donation in the amount of $5,000 for the 15th Street SE and 2nd Avenue SE Neighborhood Art Initiative. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0748-06-24 g. Memorandum of Agreement with Goodwill of the Heartland to provide resources to households participating in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0749-06-24 h. Amendment No. 1 to the Development Agreement with 1st and 1st, LLC for the First and First West mixed-use redevelopment project along 1st Avenue West between 1st Street and 3rd Street SW. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0750-06-24 i. Consent to a Collateral Assignment of Development Agreement between Loftus Holdings LLC and Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust Company for a redevelopment project at 900 3rd Street SE. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Abstain: Council member Overland. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0751-06-24 j. Development Agreement and related documents with Evolution LC for an amount not to exceed $250,000 for property at 650 2nd Avenue SW in connection with the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Single-Family New Construction Program. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0752-06-24 k. Development Agreement and related documents with WWI3 for an amount not to exceed $125,000 for property at 124 Meadowlark Lane NW in connection with the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Single-Family New Construction Program. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 9 0753-06-24 l. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with Iowa Title Company for title report services for the Public Works Department for two years for an amount not to exceed $130,000 (original contract amount was $90,000; renewal contract amount is $130,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0754-06-24 m. Information Technology Department purchase of various technology items from CDW Government for an amount not to exceed $650,000 for fiscal year 2025. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0755-06-24 n. Information Technology Department purchase of hardware and associated software from Dell, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $550,000 for fiscal year 2025. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0756-06-24 o. Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Century Fence to install a security gate at the Police Department for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division to add work for an amount not to exceed $5,700 (original contract amount was $45,600; total contract amount with this amendment is $56,825). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0757-06-24 p. Amendment No. 26 to the contract with Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. for architectural design services for ADA compliance at Group 2 facilities to add services for an amount not to exceed $10,835.80 (original contract amount was $356,700; total contract amount with this amendment is $581,278.55). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0758-06-24 q. Amendment No. 4 to renew the contract with Janda Motor Services for motor repair services for various City departments for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; renewal contract amount is $100,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 10 0759-06-24 r. Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Schimberg Co. for manhole adjusting rings for the Sewer Division for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; renewal contract amount is $100,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0760-06-24 s. Amendment No. 6 to renew the contract with Horizons – A Family Service Alliance for after-hours transit service for the Transit Division for an annual amount not to exceed $525,960 (original contract amount was $295,020; renewal contract amount is $525,960). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0761-06-24 t. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with Cahoy Pump Service, Inc. for well maintenance services and treatments for the Water Division for an annual amount not to exceed $600,000 (original contract amount was $150,000; renewal contract amount is $600,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0762-06-24 u. Amendment No. 5 to renew the contract with Wulfekuhle Injection and Pumping, Inc. for lime sludge removal at the Northwest Water Treatment Plant for the Water Division for an annual amount not to exceed $644,500 (original contract amount was $644,500; renewal contract amount is $644,500). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0763-06-24 v. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,151,762 for Flood Control System program management services (original contract amount was $395,288; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,019,753). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 11 0764-06-24 w. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Hall & Hall Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $5,860 for the 2025 Sidewalk Infill project (original contract amount was $46,300; total contract amount with this amendment is $69,935). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0765-06-24 x. Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $84,693 for design services in connection with the 8th Street NW from D Avenue to E Avenue Reconstruction project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0766-06-24 y. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $32,217.50 to add services for the J Avenue Water Plant Dehumidifier Replacement project (original contract amount was $137,100; total contract amount with this amendment is $211,517.50). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0767-06-24 z. Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $169,675 for design services in connection with the FY 2025 Bridge Maintenance project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0768-06-24 aa. Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $4,500 to add services for the City of Cedar Rapids Bridge Inspections – FY 25-26 project (original contract amount was $202,525; total contract amount with this amendment is $443,475). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0769-06-24 ab. Encroachment Agreement with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, aka Brucemore, for the planting of shrubs in a portion of City right-of-way at 2160 Linden Drive SE. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 12 0770-06-24 ac. Right of Entry and Temporary Construction Easement Agreements with the owners of six properties for a total amount of $6,000 in connection with the Cedar River Clean Water Partnership project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0771-06-24 ad. Right of Entry and Temporary Construction Easement Agreement in the amount of $2,000 with Mindy Ollendieck for land 7.6 miles southwest of LaPorte City near X Avenue south of Payton Road, Tama County, in connection with the Cedar River Clean Water Partnership project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0772-06-24 ae. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $250 and accepting a Release of Permanent Easement from MidAmerican Energy for land owned by Cargill partly lying between the railroad and the Cedar River, east of 16th Street SE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management Project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0773-06-24 af. Agreement for Temporary Construction Easement in the amount of $981 with Jeremy and Katherine Delana for land at 4201 Twin Pine 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 Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0774-06-24 ag. Agreement in the amount of $1,350 and accepting a Temporary Construction Easement from the Cedar Rapids Airport Commission for land at 8840 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 Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 13 0775-06-24 ah. Amending Resolution No. 0356-03-24, which awarded a contract to E & F Paving Co., LLC for the Crestwood Drive NW Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements project, to correct the incentive amount to $22,000 (original contract amount was $1,517,346.90; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,529,346.90). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 20. Report on bids for the Shakespeare Gardens Phase 1 project for the Parks and Recreation Department (estimated cost is $269,550) (Hashim Taylor). 21. Report on bids for the FCS Ellis Lane NW Levee and Ellis Park Fueling Station Improvements project (estimated cost is $8,040,000) (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) f. 0776-06-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $5,337,180.94, bond and insurance of Boomerang Corp. for the FCS Ellis Lane NW Levee and Ellis Park Fueling Station Improvements project. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 22. Report on bids for the FY 2024 Sidewalk Repair Program project (estimated cost is $370,000) (Ben Worrell). (Council Priority) g. 0777-06-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $279,136.25, bond and insurance of C-2 Creative Concrete for the FY 2024 Sidewalk Repair Program project. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 23. Report on bids for the City Hall North Elevator Replacement project (estimated cost is $297,156) (Jason Stancliffe). h. 0778-06-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $297,156, bond and insurance of Schumacher Elevator Company for the City Hall North Elevator Replacement project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 14 0779-06-24 24. Presentation and resolution approving a term sheet with JPAC Investments LLC for a housing redevelopment project at 710 and 712 O Avenue NW under the Above Standard Economic Development Program (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 025-24 25. 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 Overland moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. 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 Todd. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Adopted. 026-24 26. 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 Priority) Council member S. Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. 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 Maier. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Adopted. 15  27. 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 S. Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 28. Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code, City Officers, to update Section 5.16 setting forth the salaries and benefits of the Mayor and City Council members. Council member Poe 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. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. Motion to adjourn. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member T. Olson, Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 12:39 PM to meet Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 16