City Council
Regular MeetingCedar Rapids, IA · June 25, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
June 25, 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 Jim Coyle.
Pledge of Allegiance.
A presentation regarding the American Rescue Plan Act Funding Update was given by Jennifer Pratt
and Sara Buck.
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 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 July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 (Sara Buck). (Council Priority) No comments or
objections were heard or filed.
a.
0780-06-24 a. Resolution approving the Annual Action Plan for July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
2. A public hearing was held to consider public comments regarding a change to a Hope
Community Development Association project using HOME Investment Partnership
Program funding, prior to amending the Annual Action Plan for July 1, 2023 to June
30, 2024 (Sara Buck). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
b.
0781-06-24 a. Resolution amending the Annual Action Plan for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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3. A public hearing was held 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. (Seth Gunnerson). (Council Priority) No comments or objections
were heard or filed.
c.
a. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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 member Overland 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.
4. A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of a vacant lot at 1016 3rd
Avenue SW (Rob Davis). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
d.
0782-06-24 a. Resolution accepting a bid in the amount of $3,000 from Second Avenue
Commercial Group LLC for a vacant lot at 1016 3rd Avenue SW.
Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
5. A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of property at 1001 2nd Street
SE (Jeff Wozencraft). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or
filed.
e.
0783-06-24 a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of property at 1001 2nd Street SE and
inviting competitive proposals for redevelopment.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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6. A public hearing was held consider the Urban Renewal Plan for the proposed Pinnacle
Urban Renewal Area generally located along Wright Brothers Boulevard SW and the
collection of tax increments within the area (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No
comments or objections were heard or filed.
f.
0784-06-24 a. Resolution approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Pinnacle Urban Renewal
Area generally located along Wright Brothers Boulevard SW.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
b. First Reading: Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the
Pinnacle Urban Renewal Area generally located along Wright Brothers
Boulevard SW.
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 Poe.
Result: Approved.
7. A public hearing was held to consider the Urban Renewal Plan for the proposed
Wilson Urban Renewal Area at 1265 Wilson Avenue SW and the collection of tax
increments within the area (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or
objections were heard or filed.
g.
0785-06-24 a. Resolution approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Wilson Urban Renewal
Area at 1265 Wilson Avenue SW.
Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
b. First Reading: Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the
Wilson Urban Renewal Area at 1265 Wilson Avenue SW.
Council member Hoeger 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.
8. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Urban
Renewal Plan for the Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area (Scott Mather).
(Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed.
h.
0786-06-24 a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the
Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area.
Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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9. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with Aspect
Investments, LC for a mixed-use redevelopment project at 329 2nd Avenue SE (Scott
Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed.
i.
0787-06-24 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Aspect
Investments, LC for a mixed-use redevelopment project at 329 2nd Avenue
SE.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
10. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed Amendment No. 7 to the Urban
Renewal Plan for the Consolidated I-380 Corridor Urban Renewal Area (Scott
Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed.
j.
0788-06-24 a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 7 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the
Consolidated I-380 Corridor Urban Renewal Area.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
11. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with Williams
Synergy Group LLC for a redevelopment project at 9900-10000 6th Street SW (Scott
Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed.
k.
0789-06-24 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Williams
Synergy Group LLC for a redevelopment project at 9900-10000 6th Street SW.
Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
Public comments were heard.
City Manager Pomeranz requested that City Manager Communications and Discussions be moved to
before the consent agenda for Fire Chief Smith to give a presentation regarding the status of the river
flood levels in the city.
Motion to approve the agenda as amended.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved as amended.
A presentation regarding the status of the river flood levels in the city was given by Fire Chief Smith.
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Motion to approve the consent agenda.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
12. Motion to approve the minutes.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0790-06-24 13. Resolution granting an ambulance service license to Area Ambulance Service at 2730
12th Street SW.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0791-06-24 14. Resolution authorizing the establishment of two-way stop control at the intersections
of 37th Avenue SW with Knight Drive and Prince Drive, stopping all traffic on Knight
Drive and Prince Drive for traffic on 37th Avenue.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0792-06-24 15. Resolution designating a 0.67-acre parcel of Ellis Boulevard NW as City-owned right-
of-way to support future utility, traffic and roadway needs. (Council Priority)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0793-06-24 16. Resolution setting a public hearing for July 9, 2024 to consider the vacation of a 0.02-
acre parcel of D Avenue NW lying northeast of 8th Street NW and adjacent to the
Chicago Northwestern Railroad right-of-way. (Council Priority)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0794-06-24 17. Resolution setting a public hearing for July 23, 2024, and consultation with affected
taxing entities to consider the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Urban Renewal Plan
for the Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area. (Council Priority)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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18. Motions setting public hearing dates for:
a. July 9, 2024 – to consider a Development Agreement with Iowa Development I
LLC for the construction of the Airport Commercial Park, which includes five
commercial lots along Wright Brothers Boulevard SW.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
b. July 9, 2024 – to consider a Development Agreement with Stone Meyer LLC
for the construction of a commercial building at 1265 Wilson Avenue SW.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
c. July 9, 2024 – to consider repealing Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code,
Housing and Property Maintenance Code, and enacting in its place a new
Chapter 29 and the 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance
Code including Appendix A and Appendix B with modifications. (Council
Priority)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
19. Motion setting public hearing date 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. July 9, 2024 – Old Bridge Road (North of) Prairie Creek to (South of)
CRANDIC Railroad Sanitary Sewer Extension project (estimated cost is
$3,580,000).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
20. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of:
a. Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 9254 (5-day license for an event
at Ellis Park, 2000 Ellis Boulevard NW).
b. Checkers Tavern & Eatery, 3120 6th Street SW.
c. Chipotle Mexican Grill #2275, 4444 1st Avenue NE, Suite 538.
d. Club Basix, 3916 1st Avenue NE (adding a permanent outdoor service area).
e. Coral Isle Club #909, 1620 E Avenue NE.
f. Delhicacy, 921 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Unit 150.
g. El Mercadito, 700 1st Avenue NW.
h. Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center, 4400 6th Street SW.
i. Hurling Hatchet, 576 Boyson Road NE.
j. Jim’s Foods Southeast, 3102 Mount Vernon Road SE (new – formerly Mt
Vernon Discount Market).
k. The Keg, 719 5th Street SE.
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l. Matthew 25, 201 3rd Avenue SW (8-month seasonal license for the Urban
Market, 437 G Avenue NW).
m. National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW.
n. Nick’s Bar & Grill, 4958 Johnson Avenue NW.
o. North Point/Raging Rynos, 621 Center Point Road NE.
p. Quinton’s C Street, 5741 C Street SW, Suite D.
q. Tru Nightclub, 208 2nd Avenue SE, Lower Level (new – formerly Penguin’s
Comedy Club).
r. Vineria Wine Shop, 264 Blairs Ferry Road NE.
s. Wild Hog Saloon & Eatery, Walford (5-day license for an event at Metro Harley
Davidson, 2415 Westdale Drive SW).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
21. Resolutions approving:
0795-06-24 a. Payment of bills.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0796-06-24 b. Payroll.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0797-06-24 c. Transfer of funds.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
23. Resolutions approving the special event applications for:
0798-06-24 a. Freedom Festival Parade (includes road closures) on June 29, 2024.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0799-06-24 b. Cedar Boat Club July 3rd Fireworks (includes road closures) on July 3, 2024.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0800-06-24 c. CR Pride Fest 2024 (includes road closures) on July 6, 2024.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0801-06-24 d. Need A Pizza & Beer Run (includes road closures) on July 21, 2024.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0802-06-24 e. Art in the Park (includes road closures) on July 28, 2024.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
24. Resolutions approving assessment actions:
0803-06-24 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – nine
properties. (Council Priority)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0804-06-24 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 12
properties. (Council Priority)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0805-06-24 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 38
properties.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0806-06-24 d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 14
properties.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
25. Resolution accepting project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing final
payment:
0807-06-24 a. WPC 2020 Plant-Wide PLC Replacement project, final retainage payment in
the amount of $38,574.13 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by ESCO
Group (original contract amount was $4,470,000; final contract amount is
$4,435,774.56).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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26. Resolutions approving final plats:
0808-06-24 a. Green Acres Grove First Addition for land north of Highway 30 and east of
Williams Boulevard SW. (Council Priority)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0809-06-24 b. Iowa Development First Addition for land south of Wright Brothers Boulevard
SW and east of Lawrence Drive SW.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
27. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements:
0810-06-24 a. Amending Resolution No. 1136-07-23, which authorized execution of a Public
Grade License Agreement with Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Company
to add and extend crossing surfaces in connection with the 66th Avenue SW
from Locust Road to 6th Street Pavement and Drainage Improvements project,
to revise the final reimbursement to $28,757.54. (Paving for Progress)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0811-06-24 b. Agreement in the amount of $255 and accepting three Temporary Construction
Easements from Cedar Rapids Community School District Kennedy School for
land at 4545 Wenig Road NE in connection with the Kennedy High School
Curb Ramp Repairs project.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0812-06-24 c. 28E Agreement with the Cedar Rapids Community School District in
connection with the Nixon Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement project.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0813-06-24 d. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with Cornerstone Government Affairs
for federal lobbyist services for the City Manager’s Office for an annual amount
not to exceed $120,000 (original contract amount was $120,000; renewal
contract amount is $120,000).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0814-06-24 e. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with Commercial Appraisers of Iowa,
Inc. for appraisal services for the Public Works Department for two years for a
total amount not to exceed $200,000 (original contract amount was $300,000;
renewal contract amount is $200,000).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0815-06-24 f. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with Cook Appraisal LLC for appraisal
services for the Public Works Department for two years for a total amount not
to exceed $300,000 (original contract amount was $300,000; renewal contract
amount is $300,000).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0816-06-24 g. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with Foth Infrastructure and
Environment, LLC for on-call land surveying services for the Public Works
Department for an amount not to exceed $250,000 (original contract amount
was $500,000 for two years; renewal contract amount is $250,000 for one
year).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0817-06-24 h. Contract with Eide Bailly LLP for professional auditing services for the Finance
Department for three years for a total amount not to exceed $512,112.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0818-06-24 i. Fire Department purchase of 40 sets of turnout gear from Ed M. Feld
Equipment Co., Inc. in the amount of $110,287.50.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0819-06-24 j. Amendment No. 41 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 $3,760 (original contract amount
was $156,580; total contract amount with this amendment is $435,283.50).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0820-06-24 k. Contract with Communications Engineering Company for physical security
services for the Information Technology Department for three years for a total
amount not to exceed $400,000.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0821-06-24 l. Contract with Corridor Network Construction for fiber support and maintenance
for the Joint Communication Network for the Information Technology
Department for two years for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0822-06-24 m. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with Wright Outdoor Solutions for ash
tree removal for the Parks and Recreation Department for an annual amount
not to exceed $300,000 (original contract amount was $300,000; renewal
contract amount is $300,000).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0823-06-24 n. Contract with Flock Group Inc. for an automated license plate reader system
for the Police Department for two years for a total amount not to exceed
$499,250. (Council Priority)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0824-06-24 o. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with Routeware for collection routing
software and support for the Solid Waste and Recycling Division for one year
in the amount of $136,426.92 (original contract amount was $350,000; renewal
contract amount is $136,426.92).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0825-06-24 p. Letter of Agreement renewal with B.G. Brecke, Inc. for an estimated amount of
$707,270 for the Repair of Water Service Lines FY25 project (original contract
amount was $707,270; renewal contract amount is $707,270).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0826-06-24 q. Amendment No. 5 to renew the contract with Ferguson Waterworks for large
water meters and ancillary items for the Water Division for an annual amount
not to exceed $1,100,000 (original contract amount was $470,000; renewal
contract amount is $1,100,000).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0827-06-24 r. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with Ferguson Waterworks for
residential water meters for the Water Division for an annual amount not to
exceed $845,000 (original contract amount was $845,000; renewal contract
amount is $845,000).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0828-06-24 s. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with Van Meter, Inc. for Allen Bradley
MRO items and callout services for the Water Division for an annual amount
not to exceed $200,000 (original contract amount was $200,000; renewal
contract amount is $200,000).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0829-06-24 t. Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Gillespie & Powers, Inc. for incinerator
maintenance services for the Water Pollution Control Facility to add work for an
amount not to exceed $160,850 (original contract amount was $75,000; total
contract amount with this amendment is $235,850).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0830-06-24 u. Amendment No. 4 to renew the contract with HLW Engineering Group for
engineering assistance with ash lagoon monitoring and reporting for the Water
Pollution Control Facility for three years for a total amount not to exceed
$135,000 (original contract amount was $81,300; renewal contract amount is
$135,000).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0831-06-24 v. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with International Paper Company for
a wastewater services incentive program for the Water Pollution Control
Facility for an amount not to exceed $597,624 (original contract amount was
$525,503; renewal contract amount is $597,624).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0832-06-24 w. Amendment No. 20 to the Professional Services Agreement with HR Green,
Inc. deducting the amount of $1,990,252 for the Cedar Rapids Flood Mitigation
System – West Side Phase 1 Consulting Services project (original contract
amount was $3,409,543; total contract amount with this amendment is
$30,685,680). (Council Priority)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0833-06-24 x. Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to
exceed $460,271 for construction phase services in connection with the Czech
Village 12th Avenue Pump Station project. (Council Priority)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0834-06-24 y. Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to
exceed $157,721 for design and construction phase services in connection
with the Czech Village Storm Interceptor project. (Council Priority)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0835-06-24 z. Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to
exceed $218,169 for construction phase services in connection with the FCS
Ellis Lane NW Levee and Ellis Park Fueling Station Improvements project.
(Council Priority)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0836-06-24 aa. Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for an amount
not to exceed $268,500 for design services in connection with the Kirkwood
Boulevard SW from Kirkwood Court to Rolling Ridge Drive Rehabilitation
project. (Paving for Progress)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0837-06-24 ab. Change Order No. 14 deducting the amount of $143,344.85 and removing the
unearned incentive in the amount of $44,500 with Boomerang Corp. for the 8th
Avenue SW from 15th Street to Rockford Road Improvements project (original
contract amount was $2,834,118; total contract amount with this amendment is
$3,172,135.98). (Paving for Progress)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0838-06-24 ac. Change Order No. 15 deducting the amount of $238,479.57 and removing the
unearned incentive in the amount of $20,000 with BWC Excavating, LC for the
Center Point Road NE from Coe Road to Lincoln Avenue Reconstruction and
One-Way to Two-Way Conversion project (original contract amount was
$2,968,311.55; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,149,562.10).
(Paving for Progress)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0839-06-24 ad. Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $4,419.20 with McComas-Lacina
Construction LC for the SW Quadrant ADA Compliance project (original
contract amount was $1,115,725; total contract amount with this amendment is
$1,248,190.05).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0840-06-24 ae. Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $15,430.37 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 $3,409,313.48).
(Paving for Progress)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0841-06-24 af. Change Order No. 19 in the amount of $36 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
$21,020,247.78). (Council Priority)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0842-06-24 ag. Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $6,915 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 $8,126,973.28). (Paving for Progress)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0843-06-24 ah. Final payment in the amount of $5,000 to Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the
1st Avenue W from 6th Street to 1st Street Pavement Rehabilitation and Traffic
Signal Improvements project (original contract amount was $3,066,077.50;
total current contract amount is $3,492,448.48).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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0844-06-24 ai. Accepting a Warranty Deed from Brainetrust Storage LLC for the dedication of
street right-of-way along the south side of 3rd Avenue SW, west of Rockford
Road SW. (Council Priority)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0845-06-24 aj. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $4,200 and accepting a Warranty Deed
for right-of-way and a Temporary Construction Easement from Runway Court
JDRoyal, LLC for land at 8810 Runway Court SW in connection with the Wright
Brothers Boulevard SW from 6th Street SW to Earhart Lane SW Intersection
Rehabilitation project. (Council Priority)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0846-06-24 ak. Agreement for Temporary Construction Easement in the amount of $230 with
P-Americas, LLC for vacant land on the northwest corner of 5th Street and 5th
Avenue SE in connection with the 5th Avenue SE from 5th Street to 19th
Street Pavement Rehabilitation project. (Paving for Progress)
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0847-06-24 al. Right of Entry and Temporary Construction Easement Agreements with the
owners of four properties for a total amount of $4,000 in connection with the
Cedar River Clean Water Partnership project.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0848-06-24 am. Right of Entry and Temporary Construction Easement Agreements with the
owners of eight properties for a total amount of $20,000 in connection with the
Cedar River Clean Water Partnership project.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
0849-06-24 an. Rejecting all bids received for the Shakespeare Gardens Phase 1 project
(estimated cost was $269,265).
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
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28. Report on bids for the FY24 Sanitary Sewer Lining project (estimated cost is
$1,560,000) (Ben Worrell).
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0850-06-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,673,289.25,
bond and insurance of Visu Sewer Inc. for the FY24 Sanitary Sewer Lining
project.
Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
29. Report on bids for the Kennedy High School Curb Ramp Repairs project (estimated
cost is $380,000) (Ben Worrell). (Council Priority)
m.
0851-06-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $319,207.56,
bond and insurance of Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the Kennedy High School
Curb Ramp Repairs project.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
30. Report on bids 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).
n.
0852-06-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $3,036,382,
bond and insurance of Boomerang Corp. for the Big Cedar Industrial Center
Water Main Extension (Phase 1) Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road SW
project.
Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
027-24 31. 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 that the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final
reading; seconded by Council member Todd.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Adopted.
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028-24 32. 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 Vanorny moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;
seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
Council member S. Olson 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 Poe.
Result: Adopted.
029-24 33. 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 Priority)
Council member Hoeger moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;
seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
Council member S. Olson 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 Overland.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Adopted.
o.
0853-06-24 a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of a 0.65-acre parcel of Old Bridge Road
between the CRANDIC railroad crossing and 68th Avenue SW to Iowa Land
and Building Company.
Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
Public comments were heard.
Motion to adjourn.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Absent: Council member Poe.
Result: Approved.
City Council adjourned at 5:20 PM to meet Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 12:00 noon.
Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk
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Agenda
AMENDED
“Cedar Rapids is a vibrant urban hometown – a beacon for people and businesses
invested in building a greater community now and for the next generation.”
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Cedar Rapids City Council will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 25, 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
❖ Presentation – American Rescue Plan Act Funding Update
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A public hearing will be held 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 July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 (Sara Buck).
(Council Priority) CIP/DID #CDBG-FY24
a. Resolution approving the Annual Action Plan for July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
2. A public hearing will be held to consider public comments regarding a change to a Hope
Community Development Association project using HOME Investment Partnership Program
funding, prior to amending the Annual Action Plan for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 (Sara Buck).
(Council Priority) CIP/DID #CDBG-FY23
a. Resolution amending the Annual Action Plan for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
3. A public hearing will be held 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. (Seth Gunnerson).
(Council Priority) CIP/DID #RZNE-000440-2024
a. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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.
4. A public hearing will be held to consider the disposition of a vacant lot at 1016 3rd Avenue SW
(Rob Davis). CIP/DID #PRD-034153-2023
a. Resolution accepting a bid in the amount of $3,000 from Second Avenue Commercial
Group LLC for a vacant lot at 1016 3rd Avenue SW.
5. A public hearing will be held to consider the disposition of property at 1001 2nd Street SE (Jeff
Wozencraft). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #PRD-000471-2024
a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of property at 1001 2nd Street SE and inviting
competitive proposals for redevelopment.
6. A public hearing will be held consider the Urban Renewal Plan for the proposed Pinnacle Urban
Renewal Area generally located along Wright Brothers Boulevard SW and the collection of tax
increments within the area (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0092-2024
a. Resolution approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Pinnacle Urban Renewal Area
generally located along Wright Brothers Boulevard SW.
b. First Reading: Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the Pinnacle
Urban Renewal Area generally located along Wright Brothers Boulevard SW.
7. A public hearing will be held to consider the Urban Renewal Plan for the proposed Wilson Urban
Renewal Area at 1265 Wilson Avenue SW and the collection of tax increments within the area
(Scott Mather). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0091-2024
a. Resolution approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Wilson Urban Renewal Area at 1265
Wilson Avenue SW.
b. First Reading: Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the Wilson
Urban Renewal Area at 1265 Wilson Avenue SW.
8. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Urban Renewal
Plan for the Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area (Scott Mather). (Council Priority)
CIP/DID #TIF-0089-2023
a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central
Consolidated Urban Renewal Area.
9. A public hearing will be held to consider a Development Agreement with Aspect Investments, LC
for a mixed-use redevelopment project at 329 2nd Avenue SE (Scott Mather). (Council Priority)
CIP/DID #TIF-0084-2023
a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Aspect Investments,
LC for a mixed-use redevelopment project at 329 2nd Avenue SE.
10. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed Amendment No. 7 to the Urban Renewal
Plan for the Consolidated I-380 Corridor Urban Renewal Area (Scott Mather). (Council Priority)
CIP/DID #TIF-0070-2022
a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 7 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated
I-380 Corridor Urban Renewal Area.
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11. A public hearing will be held to consider a Development Agreement with Williams Synergy Group
LLC for a redevelopment project at 9900-10000 6th Street SW (Scott Mather). (Council Priority)
CIP/DID #TIF-0098-2024
a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Williams Synergy
Group LLC for a redevelopment project at 9900-10000 6th Street SW.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council action
scheduled for today. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the
Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
These are routine items, some of which are old business and some of which are new business. They will
be approved by one motion without individual discussion unless Council requests that an item be
removed for separate consideration.
12. Motion to approve the minutes.
13. Resolution granting an ambulance service license to Area Ambulance Service at 2730 12th Street
SW. CIP/DID #AMBU006875-05-2024
14. Resolution authorizing the establishment of two-way stop control at the intersections of 37th
Avenue SW with Knight Drive and Prince Drive, stopping all traffic on Knight Drive and Prince
Drive for traffic on 37th Avenue. CIP/DID #60-24-031
15. Resolution designating a 0.67-acre parcel of Ellis Boulevard NW as City-owned right-of-way to
support future utility, traffic and roadway needs. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #301963-00
16. Resolution setting a public hearing for July 9, 2024 to consider the vacation of a 0.02-acre parcel
of D Avenue NW lying northeast of 8th Street NW and adjacent to the Chicago Northwestern
Railroad right-of-way. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #301963-00
17. Resolution setting a public hearing for July 23, 2024, and consultation with affected taxing entities
to consider the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central
Consolidated Urban Renewal Area. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0089-2023
18. Motions setting public hearing dates for:
a. July 9, 2024 – to consider a Development Agreement with Iowa Development I LLC for
the construction of the Airport Commercial Park, which includes five commercial lots along
Wright Brothers Boulevard SW. CIP/DID #TIF-0092-2024
b. July 9, 2024 – to consider a Development Agreement with Stone Meyer LLC for the
construction of a commercial building at 1265 Wilson Avenue SW. CIP/DID #TIF-0091-
2024
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c. July 9, 2024 – to consider repealing Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code, Housing and
Property Maintenance Code, and enacting in its place a new Chapter 29 and the 2024
edition of the International Property Maintenance Code including Appendix A and
Appendix B with modifications. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #BSD001-2024
19. Motion setting public hearing date 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. July 9, 2024 – Old Bridge Road (North of) Prairie Creek to (South of) CRANDIC Railroad
Sanitary Sewer Extension project (estimated cost is $3,580,000). CIP/DID #6550034-02
20. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: CIP/DID #OB1145716
a. Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 9254 (5-day license for an event at Ellis
Park, 2000 Ellis Boulevard NW).
b. Checkers Tavern & Eatery, 3120 6th Street SW.
c. Chipotle Mexican Grill #2275, 4444 1st Avenue NE, Suite 538.
d. Club Basix, 3916 1st Avenue NE (adding a permanent outdoor service area).
e. Coral Isle Club #909, 1620 E Avenue NE.
f. Delhicacy, 921 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Unit 150.
g. El Mercadito, 700 1st Avenue NW.
h. Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center, 4400 6th Street SW.
i. Hurling Hatchet, 576 Boyson Road NE.
j. Jim’s Foods Southeast, 3102 Mount Vernon Road SE (new – formerly Mt Vernon Discount
Market).
k. The Keg, 719 5th Street SE.
l. Matthew 25, 201 3rd Avenue SW (8-month seasonal license for the Urban Market, 437 G
Avenue NW).
m. National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW.
n. Nick’s Bar & Grill, 4958 Johnson Avenue NW.
o. North Point/Raging Rynos, 621 Center Point Road NE.
p. Quinton’s C Street, 5741 C Street SW, Suite D.
q. Tru Nightclub, 208 2nd Avenue SE, Lower Level (new – formerly Penguin’s Comedy Club).
r. Vineria Wine Shop, 264 Blairs Ferry Road NE.
s. Wild Hog Saloon & Eatery, Walford (5-day license for an event at Metro Harley Davidson,
2415 Westdale Drive SW).
21. Resolutions approving:
a. Payment of bills. CIP/DID #FIN2024-01
b. Payroll. CIP/DID #FIN2024-02
c. Transfer of funds. CIP/DID #FIN2024-03
22. Resolutions appointing, reappointing and thanking the following individuals:
a. Appointing Ashley Doser, Jennifer Kalina-Upah and Thomas Topping (effective through
June 30, 2027) to the Cedar Rapids ADA Advisory Committee. CIP/DID #OB775389
b. Appointing Carla Andorf, Anne Dugger, Kellee Evans and Jasmine Megowan and
reappointing Lindsey Ellickson, Brenner Myers and Danielle Rodriguez (effective through
June 30, 2027) to the Affordable Housing Commission. CIP/DID #CDF-0040-2018
c. Appointing Clayton Parks (effective through June 30, 2027) to the Airport Commission.
CIP/DID #OB541939
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d. Reappointing William Vernon (effective through June 30, 2029) to the Board of
Adjustment. CIP/DID #OB26303
e. Appointing Binny Bahadur and Joe Sample (effective through June 30, 2027) to the Cedar
Rapids Board of Ethics. CIP/DID #OB232112
f. Appointing Todd McNall and reappointing Susan Forinash and Dave Zahradnik (effective
through June 30, 2027) to the Building/Fire Board of Appeals. CIP/DID #OB375368
g. Appointing Patrick McMullen, Denine Rushing, and Amanda Zhorne (effective through
June 30, 2027) to the Cedar Rapids Citizen Review Board. CIP/DID #CM005-20
h. Reappointing Jennifer Cunningham (effective through June 30, 2029) to the City Band
Commission. CIP/DID #OB631365
i. Reappointing James Halverson and Kim King (effective through June 30, 2027) to the City
Planning Commission. CIP/DID #OB572803
j. Appointing Kim Lanegran and Tremaine Woods (effective through June 30, 2027) to the
Civil Rights Commission. CIP/DID #OB629963
k. Reappointing Lijun Chadima, Chad Pelley and James Piersall (effective through June 30,
2027) to the Czech Village-New Bohemia Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District
Commission. CIP/DID #CD-0013-2015
l. Appointing Jared Hanlin and reappointing Graig Cone, Jake Ryan, and Dannette Tobin
(effective through June 30, 2027) to the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported
Municipal Improvement District Commission. CIP/DID #OB572853
m. Reappointing Theodore Meiners and Erik Munson (effective through June 30, 2027) to the
Electrical Board of Appeals. CIP/DID #OB572823
n. Appointing Karey Chase, Kristen Hale and Steve Nylin and reappointing Ashley Balius,
Dan Borngraeber, Carly Henderson, Julie Hubbell, Brian Johnson, Craig Montz, Marcus
Ramirez, and Tara Walker as members (effective through June 30, 2025) to the Grants
and Programs Citizens Advisory Committee. CIP/DID #OB534302
o. Appointing Rachel Potthoff and reappointing Jeffrey Meyers and Diana Pagan (effective
through June 30, 2027) to the Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation Commission. CIP/DID
#OB691376
p. Appointing Robert Woodard and reappointing Amanda Burns and Colette Molumby
(effective through June 30, 2027) to the Housing Board of Appeals. CIP/DID #OB372485
q. Appointing Ana McClain and reappointing Christine Casey and Jade Hart (effective
through June 30, 2030) to the Library Board of Trustees. CIP/DID #OB572830
r. Appointing Amanda Zhorne and reappointing Eric Dalton, Gordon Epping, Casey Greene,
Pauline Herb and Brian Steffen (effective through June 30, 2027) to the Cedar Rapids
Medical Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission. CIP/DID
#OB720222
s. Appointing Lance Foxwell (effective through June 30, 2026) to the Parks, Waterways &
Recreation Commission. CIP/DID #OB1187380
t. Reappointing Bret Brecke, Geoff Franzenburg and James Meier-Gast (effective through
June 30, 2027) to the Plumbing Board of Appeals. CIP/DID #OB572851
u. Appointing Brennan Goodman (effective through June 30, 2025) and Deb Crerie, Joseph
Heitz, Nick Ludwig and Gloria Zmolek (effective through June 30, 2027) to the Public Art
Commission. CIP/DID #OB572855
v. Appointing Leah Thompson to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
Resident Advisory Board. CIP/DID #OB400545
w. Appointing Barbara Hames-Bryant (effective through June 30, 2025) and Parker Just
(effective through June 30, 2027) and reappointing Natalie Ross (effective through June
30, 2027) to the Cedar Rapids Stormwater Commission. CIP/DID #OB566514
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x. Appointing Christine Gibson and Chris Taylor and reappointing Amy Hockett and Adam
Walter (effective through June 30, 2027) to the Cedar Rapids Wellbeing Advisory
Committee. CIP/DID #CM001-16
y. Reappointing Susan Forinash (effective through June 30, 2027) to the Zoning Advisory
Group. CIP/DID #CD-0048-2018
z. Vote of thanks to Lexi Coberly, Asherdee Diamond and Christopher Myers for serving on
the Cedar Rapids ADA Advisory Committee. CIP/DID #OB775389
aa. Vote of thanks to Selinya Carew, Grant Gibney and Stefanie Munsterman for serving on
the Affordable Housing Commission. CIP/DID #CDF-0040-2018
ab. Vote of thanks to David Nieuwsma for serving on the Airport Commission. CIP/DID
#OB541939
ac. Vote of thanks to Kevin King and William Vincent for serving on the Cedar Rapids Board
of Ethics. CIP/DID #OB232112
ad. Vote of thanks to Tom Takes for serving on the Building/Fire Board of Appeals. CIP/DID
#OB375368
ae. Vote of thanks to Aaron Eddy, Jonathan Konga and Bart Woods for serving on the Cedar
Rapids Citizen Review Board. CIP/DID #CM005-20
af. Vote of thanks to Alexander Fernandez, Cierra Roquette and Linda Topinka for serving
on the Civil Rights Commission. CIP/DID #OB629963
ag. Vote of thanks to Darryl High and Joseph Terfler for serving on the Downtown Cedar
Rapids Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission. CIP/DID #OB572853
ah. Vote of thanks to Kori Kaiser for serving on the Electrical Board of Appeals. CIP/DID
#OB572823
ai. Vote of thanks to Virginia Rice-Poole and Dorothy de Souz Guedes for serving as
members on the Grants and Programs Citizens Advisory Committee. CIP/DID #OB534302
aj. Vote of thanks to Kim Schmidt for serving on the Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation
Commission. CIP/DID #OB691376
ak. Vote of thanks to Rick Monthie for serving on the Housing Board of Appeals. CIP/DID
#OB372485
al. Vote of thanks to Clint Twedt-Ball for serving on the Library Board of Trustees. CIP/DID
#OB572830
am. Vote of thanks to Michelle Stramel for serving on the Cedar Rapids Medical Self-
Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission. CIP/DID #OB720222
an. Vote of thanks to M. Kayt Conrad, John Soukup, Julie Stow and David Van Allen for
serving on the Public Art Commission. CIP/DID #OB572855
ao. Vote of thanks to Michael Butterfield for serving on the Cedar Rapids Stormwater
Commission. CIP/DID #OB566514
ap. Vote of thanks to Sandra Byard and Kit Kirby for serving on the Cedar Rapids Wellbeing
Advisory Committee. CIP/DID #CM001-16
23. Resolutions approving the special event applications for:
a. Freedom Festival Parade (includes road closures) on June 29, 2024. CIP/DID #EVENT-
78017-2024
b. Cedar Boat Club July 3rd Fireworks (includes road closures) on July 3, 2024. CIP/DID
#EVENT-75134-2024
c. CR Pride Fest 2024 (includes road closures) on July 6, 2024. CIP/DID #EVENT-70985-
2024
d. Need A Pizza & Beer Run (includes road closures) on July 21, 2024. CIP/DID #EVENT-
73922-2024
e. Art in the Park (includes road closures) on July 28, 2024. CIP/DID #EVENT-71933-2024
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24. Resolutions approving assessment actions:
a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – nine properties. (Council
Priority) CIP/DID #SWM-012-24
b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 12 properties. (Council
Priority) CIP/DID #SWM-009-24
c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 38 properties.
CIP/DID #WTR062524-01
d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 14 properties.
CIP/DID #WTR051424-01
25. Resolution accepting project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing final payment:
a. WPC 2020 Plant-Wide PLC Replacement project, final retainage payment in the amount
of $38,574.13 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by ESCO Group (original contract
amount was $4,470,000; final contract amount is $4,435,774.56). CIP/DID #6150039-02
26. Resolutions approving final plats:
a. Green Acres Grove First Addition for land north of Highway 30 and east of Williams
Boulevard SW. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #FLPT-000229-2024
b. Iowa Development First Addition for land south of Wright Brothers Boulevard SW and east
of Lawrence Drive SW. CIP/DID #FLPT-000359-2024
27. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements:
a. Amending Resolution No. 1136-07-23, which authorized execution of a Public Grade
License Agreement with Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Company to add and extend
crossing surfaces in connection with the 66th Avenue SW from Locust Road to 6th Street
Pavement and Drainage Improvements project, to revise the final reimbursement to
$28,757.54. (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012129-00
b. Agreement in the amount of $255 and accepting three Temporary Construction
Easements from Cedar Rapids Community School District Kennedy School for land at
4545 Wenig Road NE in connection with the Kennedy High School Curb Ramp Repairs
project. CIP/DID #3016016-00
c. 28E Agreement with the Cedar Rapids Community School District in connection with the
Nixon Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement project. CIP/DID #PKS047-24
d. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with Cornerstone Government Affairs for federal
lobbyist services for the City Manager’s Office for an annual amount not to exceed
$120,000 (original contract amount was $120,000; renewal contract amount is $120,000).
CIP/DID #PUR0821-034
e. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with Commercial Appraisers of Iowa, Inc. for
appraisal services for the Public Works Department for two years for a total amount not to
exceed $200,000 (original contract amount was $300,000; renewal contract amount is
$200,000). CIP/DID #PUR0522-331
f. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with Cook Appraisal LLC for appraisal services
for the Public Works Department for two years for a total amount not to exceed $300,000
(original contract amount was $300,000; renewal contract amount is $300,000). CIP/DID
#PUR0522-331
g. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC
for on-call land surveying services for the Public Works Department for an amount not to
exceed $250,000 (original contract amount was $500,000 for two years; renewal contract
amount is $250,000 for one year). CIP/DID #PUR0420-188A
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h. Contract with Eide Bailly LLP for professional auditing services for the Finance
Department for three years for a total amount not to exceed $512,112. CIP/DID
#PUR0124-191
i. Fire Department purchase of 40 sets of turnout gear from Ed M. Feld Equipment Co., Inc.
in the amount of $110,287.50. CIP/DID #FIR0624-0092
j. Amendment No. 41 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 $3,760 (original contract amount was $156,580; total contract amount with
this amendment is $435,283.50). CIP/DID #PUR1216-135
k. Contract with Communications Engineering Company for physical security services for the
Information Technology Department for three years for a total amount not to exceed
$400,000. CIP/DID #PUR0624-317
l. Contract with Corridor Network Construction for fiber support and maintenance for the
Joint Communication Network for the Information Technology Department for two years
for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000. CIP/DID #PUR0224-219
m. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with Wright Outdoor Solutions for ash tree
removal for the Parks and Recreation Department for an annual amount not to exceed
$300,000 (original contract amount was $300,000; renewal contract amount is $300,000).
CIP/DID #PUR0621-348
n. Contract with Flock Group Inc. for an automated license plate reader system for the Police
Department for two years for a total amount not to exceed $499,250. (Council Priority)
CIP/DID #PUR0424-254
o. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with Routeware for collection routing software
and support for the Solid Waste and Recycling Division for one year in the amount of
$136,426.92 (original contract amount was $350,000; renewal contract amount is
$136,426.92). CIP/DID #PUR0222-222
p. Letter of Agreement renewal with B.G. Brecke, Inc. for an estimated amount of $707,270
for the Repair of Water Service Lines FY25 project (original contract amount was
$707,270; renewal contract amount is $707,270). CIP/DID #521108-25
q. Amendment No. 5 to renew the contract with Ferguson Waterworks for large water meters
and ancillary items for the Water Division for an annual amount not to exceed $1,100,000
(original contract amount was $470,000; renewal contract amount is $1,100,000). CIP/DID
#PUR0621-335
r. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with Ferguson Waterworks for residential water
meters for the Water Division for an annual amount not to exceed $845,000 (original
contract amount was $845,000; renewal contract amount is $845,000). CIP/DID
#PUR0622-352
s. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with Van Meter, Inc. for Allen Bradley MRO items
and callout services for the Water Division for an annual amount not to exceed $200,000
(original contract amount was $200,000; renewal contract amount is $200,000). CIP/DID
#PUR0521-311
t. Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Gillespie & Powers, Inc. for incinerator maintenance
services for the Water Pollution Control Facility to add work for an amount not to exceed
$160,850 (original contract amount was $75,000; total contract amount with this
amendment is $235,850). CIP/DID #PUR1022-106
u. Amendment No. 4 to renew the contract with HLW Engineering Group for engineering
assistance with ash lagoon monitoring and reporting for the Water Pollution Control
Facility for three years for a total amount not to exceed $135,000 (original contract amount
was $81,300; renewal contract amount is $135,000). CIP/DID #PUR0621-344
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v. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with International Paper Company for a
wastewater services incentive program for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an
amount not to exceed $597,624 (original contract amount was $525,503; renewal contract
amount is $597,624). CIP/DID #PUR0622-392
w. Amendment No. 20 to the Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. deducting
the amount of $1,990,252 for the Cedar Rapids Flood Mitigation System – West Side
Phase 1 Consulting Services project (original contract amount was $3,409,543; total
contract amount with this amendment is $30,685,680). (Council Priority) CIP/DID
#331001-01
x. Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
$460,271 for construction phase services in connection with the Czech Village 12th
Avenue Pump Station project. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3313420-01
y. Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
$157,721 for design and construction phase services in connection with the Czech Village
Storm Interceptor project. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3313452-01
z. Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to exceed
$218,169 for construction phase services in connection with the FCS Ellis Lane NW Levee
and Ellis Park Fueling Station Improvements project. (Council Priority) CIP/DID
#3311451-01
aa. Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to
exceed $268,500 for design services in connection with the Kirkwood Boulevard SW from
Kirkwood Court to Rolling Ridge Drive Rehabilitation project. (Paving for Progress)
CIP/DID #3012544-02
ab. Change Order No. 14 deducting the amount of $143,344.85 and removing the unearned
incentive in the amount of $44,500 with Boomerang Corp. for the 8th Avenue SW from
15th Street to Rockford Road Improvements project (original contract amount was
$2,834,118; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,172,135.98). (Paving for
Progress) CIP/DID #3012101-04
ac. Change Order No. 15 deducting the amount of $238,479.57 and removing the unearned
incentive in the amount of $20,000 with BWC Excavating, LC for the Center Point Road
NE from Coe Road to Lincoln Avenue Reconstruction and One-Way to Two-Way
Conversion project (original contract amount was $2,968,311.55; total contract amount
with this amendment is $3,149,562.10). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012094-07
ad. Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $4,419.20 with McComas-Lacina Construction LC
for the SW Quadrant ADA Compliance project (original contract amount was $1,115,725;
total contract amount with this amendment is $1,248,190.05). CIP/DID #PUR0323-229
ae. Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $15,430.37 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 $3,409,313.48). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID
#3012094-08
af. Change Order No. 19 in the amount of $36 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 $21,020,247.78). (Council
Priority) CIP/DID #3314510-20
ag. Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $6,915 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 $8,126,973.28). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012149-05
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ah. Final payment in the amount of $5,000 to Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 1st Avenue
W from 6th Street to 1st Street Pavement Rehabilitation and Traffic Signal Improvements
project (original contract amount was $3,066,077.50; total current contract amount is
$3,492,448.48). CIP/DID #301987-03
ai. Accepting a Warranty Deed from Brainetrust Storage LLC for the dedication of street right-
of-way along the south side of 3rd Avenue SW, west of Rockford Road SW. (Council
Priority) CIP/DID #ASDP-027635-2018
aj. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $4,200 and accepting a Warranty Deed for right-
of-way and a Temporary Construction Easement from Runway Court JDRoyal, LLC for
land at 8810 Runway Court 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
ak. Agreement for Temporary Construction Easement in the amount of $230 with P-Americas,
LLC for vacant land on the northwest corner of 5th Street and 5th Avenue SE in connection
with the 5th Avenue SE from 5th Street to 19th Street Pavement Rehabilitation project.
(Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012381-00
al. Right of Entry and Temporary Construction Easement Agreements with the owners of four
properties for a total amount of $4,000 in connection with the Cedar River Clean Water
Partnership project. CIP/DID #6150069-00
am. Right of Entry and Temporary Construction Easement Agreements with the owners of
eight properties for a total amount of $20,000 in connection with the Cedar River Clean
Water Partnership project. CIP/DID #6150069-00
an. Rejecting all bids received for the Shakespeare Gardens Phase 1 project (estimated cost
was $269,265). CIP/DID #PUR0424-265
REGULAR AGENDA
28. Report on bids for the FY24 Sanitary Sewer Lining project (estimated cost is $1,560,000) (Ben
Worrell). CIP/DID #655999-12
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,673,289.25, bond and
insurance of Visu Sewer Inc. for the FY24 Sanitary Sewer Lining project.
29. Report on bids for the Kennedy High School Curb Ramp Repairs project (estimated cost is
$380,000) (Ben Worrell). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3016016-26
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $319,207.56, bond and
insurance of Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the Kennedy High School Curb Ramp Repairs
project.
30. Report on bids 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). CIP/DID #6250122-01
a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $3,036,382, bond and
insurance of Boomerang Corp. for the Big Cedar Industrial Center Water Main Extension
(Phase 1) Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road SW project.
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ORDINANCES
Third Reading
31. 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. CIP/DID #OB449776
Second and possible Third Readings
32. 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. CIP/DID
#ATT000048
33. 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 Priority) CIP/DID #ROWV-000367-2024
a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of a 0.65-acre parcel of Old Bridge Road between
the CRANDIC railroad crossing and 68th Avenue SW to Iowa Land and Building
Company.
PUBLIC INPUT
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