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Cedar Rapids, IA · July 9, 2024

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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. 1 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. 2 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. 3 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. 4 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. 5 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. 6 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. 7 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. 8 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. 9 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. 10 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. 11 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. 12 031-24 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 13

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. 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies 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. 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