City Council
Regular MeetingCedar Rapids, IA · July 9, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
July 9, 2024, 12:00 PM
City Council met in Regular Session in the Cedar Rapids City Hall Council Chambers, 101 First Street
SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Tiffany D. O’Donnell and Council members Marty Hoeger,
David Maier, Scott Olson, Tyler Olson, Scott Overland, Ann Poe (via phone), Dale Todd and Ashley
Vanorny. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Vanessa Chavez.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor O’Donnell presented a Proclamation declaring July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month.
Resolutions and motions were adopted with all Council members and Mayor O’Donnell voting “Aye”
unless noted.
1. A public hearing was held to consider 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 (Greg Buelow). (Council Priority) No
comments or objections were heard or filed.
a.
a. First Reading: Ordinance 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 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 Overland.
Result: Approved.
2. A public hearing was held 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. (Jeff Wozencraft). No comments or
objections were heard or filed.
b.
0854-07-24 a. Resolution authorizing the 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 Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Result: Approved.
0855-07-24 b. Resolution authorizing the annexation of land generally located south of
McCarran Road NE and north of Meadowknolls Road as requested by Midwest
Development Co.
Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson.
Result: Approved.
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3. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with Iowa
Development I LLC for the construction of the Airport Commercial Park, which
includes six commercial lots along Wright Brothers Boulevard SW (Scott Mather).
(Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed.
c.
0856-07-24 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Iowa
Development I LLC for the construction of the Airport Commercial Park, which
includes six commercial lots along Wright Brothers Boulevard SW.
Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger.
Result: Approved.
4. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with Stone Meyer
LLC for the construction of a commercial building at 1265 Wilson Avenue SW (Scott
Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed.
d.
0857-07-24 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Stone
Meyer LLC for the construction of a commercial building at 1265 Wilson
Avenue SW.
Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier.
Result: Approved.
5. A public hearing was held 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 (Doug Wilson). (Council Priority) No comments or objections
were heard or filed.
e.
a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds 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 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 Todd.
Result: Approved.
6. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for the Old Bridge Road (North of) Prairie Creek to (South
of) CRANDIC Railroad Sanitary Sewer Extension project (estimated cost is
$3,580,000) (Ben Worrell). No comments or objections were heard or filed.
f.
0858-07-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost
for the Old Bridge Road (North of) Prairie Creek to (South of) CRANDIC
Railroad Sanitary Sewer Extension project.
Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Result: Approved.
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Motion to approve the agenda.
Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland.
Result: Approved.
Motion to approve the consent agenda.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
7. Motion to approve the minutes.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0859-07-24 8. Resolution authorizing a $50,000 contribution to the National Czech & Slovak Museum
& Library for the repair of the existing museum clocktower and the addition of an Orloj
clock. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0860-07-24 9. Resolution authorizing the establishment of a “No Parking – Bus Loading Zone 1:00
PM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday” on the east side of J Street SW, beginning on
the north side of Grant Elementary School’s parking lot exit and continuing to the
school’s north property line.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0861-07-24 10. Preliminary resolution for the construction of sidewalk improvements for the 2025
Sidewalk Infill project. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
11. Motions setting public hearing dates for:
a. July 23, 2024 – to consider a Development Agreement with JPAC Investments
LLC for a housing redevelopment project at 710 and 712 O Avenue NW.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
b. July 23, 2024 – to consider repealing Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code,
Building Code, and enacting in its place a new Chapter 33 and the 2021
editions of the International Building Code and the International Residential
Building Code, with modifications. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
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c. July 23, 2024 – to consider repealing Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code,
Electrical Code, and enacting in its place a new Chapter 34 and the 2020
National Electrical Code, with modifications. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
d. July 23, 2024 – to consider repealing Chapter 35 of the Municipal Code,
Plumbing Code, and enacting in its place a new Chapter 35, the State of Iowa
Plumbing Code, and the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, with modifications.
(Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
e. July 23, 2024 – to consider repealing Chapter 36 of the Municipal Code,
Mechanical Code, and enacting in its place a new Chapter 36, the State of
Iowa Mechanical Code, and the 2021 International Mechanical Code, with
modifications. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
f. July 23, 2024 – to consider repealing Chapter 37 of the Municipal Code, Fire
Code, and enacting in its place a new Chapter 37 and the 2021 edition of the
International Fire Code, with modifications. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
12. Motions setting public hearing dates and directing publication thereof, filing plans
and/or specifications, form of contract and estimated cost, advertising for bids by
posting notice to bidders as required by law, and authorizing City officials or designees
to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results for:
a. July 23, 2024 – Edge of Field Projects Batch 2 project (estimated cost is
$320,000).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
b. July 23, 2024 – Parking Ramp at 1st and 1st West project (estimated cost is
$20,000,000).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
c. July 23, 2024 – Shakespeare Gardens Phase 1 project (estimated cost is
$269,550).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
d. July 23, 2024 – Wright Brothers Boulevard SW from 6th Street to Earhart Lane
Intersection Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $10,000,000).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
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13. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of:
a. Chrome Horse Slophouse & Saloon, 1201 3rd Street SE (5-day license for an
event at McGrath PowerSports, 4645 Center Point Road NE).
b. Loose Chain, 1731 Center Pont Road NE.
c. Nail World, 2040 Edgewood Road SW, Suites 100 and 200 (new).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
14. Resolutions approving:
0862-07-24 a. Payment of bills.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0863-07-24 b. Payroll.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
15. Resolutions appointing, reappointing and thanking the following individuals:
0864-07-24 a. Appointing Ashley Doser, Jennifer Kalina-Upah and Thomas Topping (effective
through June 30, 2027) to the Cedar Rapids ADA Advisory Committee.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0865-07-24 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.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0866-07-24 c. Appointing Clayton Parks (effective through June 30, 2027) to the Airport
Commission.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0867-07-24 d. Reappointing William Vernon (effective through June 30, 2029) to the Board of
Adjustment.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0868-07-24 e. Appointing Binny Bahadur (effective through June 30, 2027) to the Cedar
Rapids Board of Ethics.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0869-07-24 f. Appointing Todd McNall and reappointing Susan Forinash and Dave Zahradnik
(effective through June 30, 2027) to the Building/Fire Board of Appeals.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
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0870-07-24 g. Appointing Patrick McMullen, Denine Rushing, and Amanda Zhorne (effective
through June 30, 2027) to the Cedar Rapids Citizen Review Board.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0871-07-24 h. Reappointing Jennifer Cunningham (effective through June 30, 2029) to the
City Band Commission.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0872-07-24 i. Reappointing James Halverson and Kim King (effective through June 30,
2027) to the City Planning Commission.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0873-07-24 j. Appointing Kim Lanegran and Tremaine Woods (effective through June 30,
2027) to the Civil Rights Commission.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0874-07-24 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.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0875-07-24 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.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0876-07-24 m. Reappointing Theodore Meiners and Erik Munson (effective through June 30,
2027) to the Electrical Board of Appeals.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0877-07-24 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.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0878-07-24 o. Appointing Rachel Potthoff and reappointing Jeffrey Meyers and Diana Pagan
(effective through June 30, 2027) to the Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation
Commission.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
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0879-07-24 p. Appointing Robert Woodard and reappointing Amanda Burns and Colette
Molumby (effective through June 30, 2027) to the Housing Board of Appeals.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0880-07-24 q. Appointing Ana McClain and reappointing Christine Casey and Jade Hart
(effective through June 30, 2030) to the Library Board of Trustees.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0881-07-24 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.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0882-07-24 s. Appointing Lance Foxwell (effective through June 30, 2026) to the Parks,
Waterways & Recreation Commission.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0883-07-24 t. Reappointing Bret Brecke, Geoff Franzenburg and James Meier-Gast
(effective through June 30, 2027) to the Plumbing Board of Appeals.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0884-07-24 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.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0885-07-24 v. Appointing Leah Thompson to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Program Resident Advisory Board.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0886-07-24 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.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0887-07-24 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.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
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0888-07-24 y. Reappointing Susan Forinash (effective through June 30, 2027) to the Zoning
Advisory Group.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0889-07-24 z. Vote of thanks to Lexi Coberly, Asherdee Diamond and Christopher Myers for
serving on the Cedar Rapids ADA Advisory Committee.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0890-07-24 aa. Vote of thanks to Selinya Carew, Grant Gibney and Stefanie Munsterman for
serving on the Affordable Housing Commission.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0891-07-24 ab. Vote of thanks to David Nieuwsma for serving on the Airport Commission.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0892-07-24 ac. Vote of thanks to Kevin King and William Vincent for serving on the Cedar
Rapids Board of Ethics.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0893-07-24 ad. Vote of thanks to Tom Takes for serving on the Building/Fire Board of Appeals.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0894-07-24 ae. Vote of thanks to Aaron Eddy, Jonathan Konga and Bart Woods for serving on
the Cedar Rapids Citizen Review Board.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0895-07-24 af. Vote of thanks to Alexander Fernandez, Cierra Roquette and Linda Topinka for
serving on the Civil Rights Commission.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0896-07-24 ag. Vote of thanks to Darryl High and Joseph Terfler for serving on the Downtown
Cedar Rapids Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0897-07-24 ah. Vote of thanks to Kori Kaiser for serving on the Electrical Board of Appeals.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0898-07-24 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.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
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0899-07-24 aj. Vote of thanks to Kim Schmidt for serving on the Cedar Rapids Historic
Preservation Commission.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0900-07-24 ak. Vote of thanks to Rick Monthie for serving on the Housing Board of Appeals.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0901-07-24 al. Vote of thanks to Clint Twedt-Ball for serving on the Library Board of Trustees.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0902-07-24 am. Vote of thanks to Michelle Stramel for serving on the Cedar Rapids Medical
Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0903-07-24 an. Vote of thanks to M. Kayt Conrad, John Soukup, Julie Stow and David Van
Allen for serving on the Public Art Commission.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0904-07-24 ao. Vote of thanks to Michael Butterfield for serving on the Cedar Rapids
Stormwater Commission.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0905-07-24 ap. Vote of thanks to Sandra Byard and Kit Kirby for serving on the Cedar Rapids
Wellbeing Advisory Committee.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
16. Resolutions approving assessment actions:
0906-07-24 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – nine
properties.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0907-07-24 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 11
properties.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0908-07-24 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 35
properties.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
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0909-07-24 d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 16
properties.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
17. Resolution accepting project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing final
payment:
0910-07-24 a. SW Quadrant ADA Compliance project, Change Order No. 6 deducting the
amount of $30, final payment in the amount of $66,577.74 and 2-year
Performance Bond submitted by McComas-Lacina Construction LC (original
contract amount was $1,115,725; final contract amount is $1,248,160.05).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
18. Resolutions approving final plats:
0911-07-24 a. American Prairie Third Addition for land south of Wright Brothers Boulevard
SW and west of Brighton Way SW. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0912-07-24 b. Cedar Rapids Brickstones Second Addition for land north of 7th Avenue SE
and east of 5th Street SE. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
19. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements:
0913-07-24 a. Grant application in the amount of $2,500,000 to the Iowa Department of
Transportation for the Union Pacific North Railyard Track Reconstruction
project. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0914-07-24 b. Fund agreement in the amount of $150,000 with the Greater Cedar Rapids
Community Foundation for the management and distribution of grants to local
nonprofit partners implementing key aspects of violence intervention initiatives.
(Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0915-07-24 c. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Altorfer, Inc. for Citywide generator
maintenance and repair services to add work for an amount not to exceed
$109,814 (original contract amount was $731,760; total contract amount with
this amendment is $841,574).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
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0916-07-24 d. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with Hattery Real Estate Appraisals
for appraisal services for the Public Works Department for two years for a total
amount not to exceed $100,000 (original contract amount was $150,000;
renewal contract amount is $100,000).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0917-07-24 e. Fleet Services Division purchase of a tandem-axle loader truck with grapple for
use by the Forestry Division from Apex Equipment Sales, Inc. in the amount of
$273,950.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0918-07-24 f. Fleet Services Division purchase of three crew cab chassis with dump bodies
for use by the Streets Division from Lynch Ford Chevrolet in the amount of
$284,261.34.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0919-07-24 g. Contract with Capital Sanitary Supply for a Citywide janitorial supply program
for two years for a total amount not to exceed $300,000.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0920-07-24 h. Contract with Keltek Inc. for public safety equipment maintenance and support
services for the Police Department for three years for a total amount not to
exceed $345,166.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0921-07-24 i. Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert Engineers &
Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $253,211 for design services in
connection with the 18th Avenue SW Reconstruction from Wiley Boulevard to
Edgewood Road project. (Paving for Progress)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0922-07-24 j. Amendment No. 8 to the Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-
Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $9,975 for
design services in connection with the Tower Terrace Road from West of C
Avenue to Alburnett Road project (original contract amount was $691,616; total
contract amount with this amendment is $1,495,671).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0923-07-24 k. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Foth
Infrastructure & Environment, LLC for an amount not to exceed $165,289 for
design services in connection with the 42nd Street NE from River Ridge Drive
to Wenig Road Improvements project (original contract amount was $609,694;
total contract amount with this amendment is $774,983). (Paving for Progress)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
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0924-07-24 l. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Foth
Infrastructure & Environment, LLC for an amount not to exceed $38,922 for
construction inspection services in connection with the FY 2023 Sidewalk
Repair Inspection project (original contract amount was $95,000; total contract
amount with this amendment is $133,922).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0925-07-24 m. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR
Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $154,584 for design services in
connection with the Cherokee Trail Phase III project (original contract amount
was $499,969; total contract amount with this amendment is $654,553).
(Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0926-07-24 n. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $205,750 with B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the
Repair of Water Services Lines FY25 project (original contract amount was
$707,270; total contract amount with this amendment is $913,020).
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
0927-07-24 o. Total Acquisition Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1,025,000 and
accepting a Warranty Deed from Aspen Ventures, LLC for land at 320 1st
Street SE and 330 1st Street SE in connection with the Downtown Parking
Improvements and Cedar River Flood Control System projects. (Council
Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Result: Approved.
20. Report on bids for the WPCF Process Improvements – Contract 2 project (estimated
cost is $277,500,000) (Roy Hesemann). (Council Priority)
030-24 21. Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the Pinnacle Urban
Renewal Area generally located along Wright Brothers Boulevard SW. (Council
Priority)
Council member S. Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;
seconded by Council member Todd.
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 Vanorny.
Result: Adopted.
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031-24 22. Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the Wilson Urban Renewal
Area at 1265 Wilson Avenue SW. (Council Priority)
Council member T. Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;
seconded by Council member Maier.
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.
Result: Adopted.
032-24 23. 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
Priority)
Council member Todd moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading;
seconded by Council member Hoeger.
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.
Result: Adopted.
Motion to adjourn.
Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland.
Result: Approved.
City Council adjourned at 12:39 PM to meet Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM.
Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk
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Agenda
“Cedar Rapids is a vibrant urban hometown – a beacon for people and businesses
invested in building a greater community now and for the next generation.”
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Cedar Rapids City Council will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 12:00 PM in
the Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to discuss and
possibly act upon the matters as set forth below in this tentative agenda. (Please silence mobile devices.)
AGENDA
• Invocation
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Proclamations/Presentations
❖ Proclamation – Parks and Recreation Month
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A public hearing will be held 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 (Greg Buelow). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #BSD001-2024
a. First Reading: Ordinance 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.
2. A public hearing will be held 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. (Jeff Wozencraft). CIP/DID #ANNX-000450-2024
a. Resolution authorizing the 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.
b. Resolution authorizing the annexation of land generally located south of McCarran Road
NE and north of Meadowknolls Road as requested by Midwest Development Co.
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3. A public hearing will be held to consider a Development Agreement with Iowa Development I LLC
for the construction of the Airport Commercial Park, which includes six commercial lots along
Wright Brothers Boulevard SW (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0092-2024
a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Iowa Development I
LLC for the construction of the Airport Commercial Park, which includes six commercial
lots along Wright Brothers Boulevard SW.
4. A public hearing will be held to consider a Development Agreement with Stone Meyer LLC for the
construction of a commercial building at 1265 Wilson Avenue SW (Scott Mather). (Council
Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0091-2024
a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Stone Meyer LLC for
the construction of a commercial building at 1265 Wilson Avenue SW.
5. A public hearing will be held 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 (Doug
Wilson). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #301963-00
a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds 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.
6. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the Old Bridge Road (North of) Prairie Creek to (South of) CRANDIC Railroad
Sanitary Sewer Extension project (estimated cost is $3,580,000) (Ben Worrell). CIP/DID
#6550034-02
a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Old
Bridge Road (North of) Prairie Creek to (South of) CRANDIC Railroad Sanitary Sewer
Extension project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council action
scheduled for today. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the
Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA
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CONSENT AGENDA
These are routine items, some of which are old business and some of which are new business. They will
be approved by one motion without individual discussion unless Council requests that an item be
removed for separate consideration.
7. Motion to approve the minutes.
8. Resolution authorizing a $50,000 contribution to the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
for the repair of the existing museum clocktower and the addition of an Orloj clock. (Council
Priority) CIP/DID #CM007-24
9. Resolution authorizing the establishment of a “No Parking – Bus Loading Zone 1:00 PM to 4:00
PM Monday through Friday” on the east side of J Street SW, beginning on the north side of Grant
Elementary School’s parking lot exit and continuing to the school’s north property line. CIP/DID
#PARK-000524-2024
10. Preliminary resolution for the construction of sidewalk improvements for the 2025 Sidewalk Infill
project. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3012074-00
11. Motions setting public hearing dates for:
a. July 23, 2024 – to consider a Development Agreement with JPAC Investments LLC for a
housing redevelopment project at 710 and 712 O Avenue NW. CIP/DID #DISP-0040-2022
b. July 23, 2024 – to consider repealing Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code, Building Code,
and enacting in its place a new Chapter 33 and the 2021 editions of the International
Building Code and the International Residential Building Code, with modifications.
(Council Priority) CIP/DID #BSD-002-2024
c. July 23, 2024 – to consider repealing Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code, Electrical Code,
and enacting in its place a new Chapter 34 and the 2020 National Electrical Code, with
modifications. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #BSD-004-2024
d. July 23, 2024 – to consider repealing Chapter 35 of the Municipal Code, Plumbing Code,
and enacting in its place a new Chapter 35, the State of Iowa Plumbing Code, and the
2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, with modifications. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #BSD-005-
2024
e. July 23, 2024 – to consider repealing Chapter 36 of the Municipal Code, Mechanical Code,
and enacting in its place a new Chapter 36, the State of Iowa Mechanical Code, and the
2021 International Mechanical Code, with modifications. (Council Priority) CIP/DID
#BSD-003-2024
f. July 23, 2024 – to consider repealing Chapter 37 of the Municipal Code, Fire Code, and
enacting in its place a new Chapter 37 and the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code,
with modifications. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #FIR0724-0093
12. Motions setting public hearing dates and directing publication thereof, filing plans and/or
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost, advertising for bids by posting notice to
bidders as required by law, and authorizing City officials or designees to receive and open bids
and publicly announce the results for:
a. July 23, 2024 – Edge of Field Projects Batch 2 project (estimated cost is $320,000).
CIP/DID #PUR0224-227
b. July 23, 2024 – Parking Ramp at 1st and 1st West project (estimated cost is $20,000,000).
CIP/DID #635139-02
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c. July 23, 2024 – Shakespeare Gardens Phase 1 project (estimated cost is $269,550).
CIP/DID #PUR0624-336
d. July 23, 2024 – Wright Brothers Boulevard SW from 6th Street to Earhart Lane Intersection
Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $10,000,000). CIP/DID #3018027-04
13. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: CIP/DID #OB1145716
a. Chrome Horse Slophouse & Saloon, 1201 3rd Street SE (5-day license for an event at
McGrath PowerSports, 4645 Center Point Road NE).
b. Loose Chain, 1731 Center Pont Road NE.
c. Nail World, 2040 Edgewood Road SW, Suites 100 and 200 (new).
14. Resolutions approving:
a. Payment of bills. CIP/DID #FIN2024-01
b. Payroll. CIP/DID #FIN2024-02
15. 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
d. Reappointing William Vernon (effective through June 30, 2029) to the Board of
Adjustment. CIP/DID #OB26303
e. Appointing Binny Bahadur (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
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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
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
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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
16. Resolutions approving assessment actions:
a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – nine properties. CIP/DID
#SWM-013-24
b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 11 properties. CIP/DID
#SWM-010-24
c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 35 properties.
CIP/DID #WTR070924-01
d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 16 properties.
CIP/DID #WTR052824-01
17. Resolution accepting project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing final payment:
a. SW Quadrant ADA Compliance project, Change Order No. 6 deducting the amount of $30,
final payment in the amount of $66,577.74 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by
McComas-Lacina Construction LC (original contract amount was $1,115,725; final
contract amount is $1,248,160.05). CIP/DID #PUR0323-229
18. Resolutions approving final plats:
a. American Prairie Third Addition for land south of Wright Brothers Boulevard SW and west
of Brighton Way SW. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #FLPT-000432-2024
b. Cedar Rapids Brickstones Second Addition for land north of 7th Avenue SE and east of
5th Street SE. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #FLPT-000484-2024
19. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements:
a. Grant application in the amount of $2,500,000 to the Iowa Department of Transportation
for the Union Pacific North Railyard Track Reconstruction project. (Council Priority)
CIP/DID #3314556-01
b. Fund agreement in the amount of $150,000 with the Greater Cedar Rapids Community
Foundation for the management and distribution of grants to local nonprofit partners
implementing key aspects of violence intervention initiatives. (Council Priority) CIP/DID
#CD-0047-2018
c. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Altorfer, Inc. for Citywide generator maintenance
and repair services to add work for an amount not to exceed $109,814 (original contract
amount was $731,760; total contract amount with this amendment is $841,574). CIP/DID
#PUR0224-209
d. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with Hattery Real Estate Appraisals for appraisal
services for the Public Works Department for two years for a total amount not to exceed
$100,000 (original contract amount was $150,000; renewal contract amount is $100,000).
CIP/DID #PUR0522-332
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e. Fleet Services Division purchase of a tandem-axle loader truck with grapple for use by the
Forestry Division from Apex Equipment Sales, Inc. in the amount of $273,950. CIP/DID
#PUR0524-313
f. Fleet Services Division purchase of three crew cab chassis with dump bodies for use by
the Streets Division from Lynch Ford Chevrolet in the amount of $284,261.34. CIP/DID
#PUR0624-318
g. Contract with Capital Sanitary Supply for a Citywide janitorial supply program for two years
for a total amount not to exceed $300,000. CIP/DID #PUR0424-286
h. Contract with Keltek Inc. for public safety equipment maintenance and support services
for the Police Department for three years for a total amount not to exceed $345,166.
CIP/DID #PUR0424-257
i. Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. for
an amount not to exceed $253,211 for design services in connection with the 18th Avenue
SW Reconstruction from Wiley Boulevard to Edgewood Road project. (Paving for
Progress) CIP/DID #3012494-01
j. Amendment No. 8 to the Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert
Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $9,975 for design services in
connection with the Tower Terrace Road from West of C Avenue to Alburnett Road project
(original contract amount was $691,616; total contract amount with this amendment is
$1,495,671). CIP/DID #301666-02
k. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure &
Environment, LLC for an amount not to exceed $165,289 for design services in connection
with the 42nd Street NE from River Ridge Drive to Wenig Road Improvements project
(original contract amount was $609,694; total contract amount with this amendment is
$774,983). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012188-02
l. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure &
Environment, LLC for an amount not to exceed $38,922 for construction inspection
services in connection with the FY 2023 Sidewalk Repair Inspection project (original
contract amount was $95,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $133,922).
CIP/DID #3017023-02
m. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for
an amount not to exceed $154,584 for design services in connection with the Cherokee
Trail Phase III project (original contract amount was $499,969; total contract amount with
this amendment is $654,553). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #325069-09
n. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $205,750 with B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the Repair of
Water Services Lines FY25 project (original contract amount was $707,270; total contract
amount with this amendment is $913,020). CIP/DID #521108-25
o. Total Acquisition Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1,025,000 and accepting a
Warranty Deed from Aspen Ventures, LLC for land at 320 1st Street SE and 330 1st Street
SE in connection with the Downtown Parking Improvements and Cedar River Flood
Control System projects. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #635110-00
REGULAR AGENDA
20. Report on bids for the WPCF Process Improvements – Contract 2 project (estimated cost is
$277,500,000) (Roy Hesemann). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #6150059-01
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ORDINANCES
Second and possible Third Readings
21. Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the Pinnacle Urban Renewal Area
generally located along Wright Brothers Boulevard SW. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0092-
2024
22. Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the Wilson Urban Renewal Area at
1265 Wilson Avenue SW. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0091-2024
23. 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 Priority) CIP/DID #RZNE-000440-2024
PUBLIC INPUT
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council
business. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council
Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
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or procedures to participate in a City Council public meeting or event should contact the City Clerk’s Office at
319-286-5060 or cityclerk@cedar-rapids.org as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the event.
Agendas and minutes for Cedar Rapids City Council meetings can be viewed at www.cedar-rapids.org.
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