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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION July 23, 2024, 4:00 PM City Council met in Regular Session in the Cedar Rapids City Hall Council Chambers, 101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Tiffany D. O’Donnell and Council members Marty Hoeger, David Maier, Scott Olson, Tyler Olson, Ann Poe (via phone), Dale Todd and Ashley Vanorny. Absent, Council member Scott Overland. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Vanessa Chavez. The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Ken Glandorf. Pledge of Allegiance. A presentation regarding City Council Priorities was given by Jennifer Pratt. 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 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 (Steve Mast). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. a. a. First Reading: Ordinance 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 member Maier moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 2. A public hearing was held 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 (Duncan McCallum). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. a. First Reading: Ordinance 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 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 T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 1 3. A public hearing was held 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 (Duncan McCallum). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. c. a. First Reading: Ordinance 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 member T. 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 Vanorny. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 4. A public hearing was held 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 (Duncan McCallum). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. d. a. First Reading: Ordinance 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 member Vanorny moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 5. A public hearing was held 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 (Duncan McCallum). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. e. a. First Reading: Ordinance 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 member Todd moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 2  6. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. f. 0928-07-24 a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 7. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with JPAC Investments LLC for a housing redevelopment project at 710 and 712 O Avenue NW (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. g. 0929-07-24 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with JPAC Investments LLC for a housing redevelopment project at 710 and 712 O Avenue NW. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 8. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Parking Ramp at 1st and 1st West project (estimated cost is $20,000,000) (Ken DeKeyser). (Council Priority) One comment and one objection were heard. One written comment was filed. h. 0930-07-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Parking Ramp at 1st and 1st West project. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 9. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Wright Brothers Boulevard SW from 6th Street to Earhart Lane Intersection Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $10,000,000) (Ken DeKeyser). No comments or objections were heard or filed. i. 0931-07-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Wright Brothers Boulevard SW from 6th Street to Earhart Lane Intersection Rehabilitation project. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 3  10. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Edge of Field Batch 2 projects (estimated cost is $320,000) (Justin Schroeder). No comments or objections were heard or filed. j. 0932-07-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Edge of Field Batch 2 projects. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 11. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Shakespeare Gardens Phase 1 project (estimated cost is $269,550) (Steve Krug). No comments or objections were heard or filed. k. 0933-07-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Shakespeare Gardens Phase 1 project. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. Motion to approve the agenda. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 12. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0934-07-24 13. Resolution authorizing fiscal year 2025 hotel-motel tax allocations in the amount of $3,475,000 for outstanding City commitments. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Abstain: Council member Poe. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 4 0935-07-24 14. Resolution correcting the terms of appointment for members of the Board of Adjustment to align with state code. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0936-07-24 15. Resolution designating Jim Flitz as a hearing officer for matters related to alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, tobacco, nicotine and vapor. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0937-07-24 16. Resolution authorizing a Police Officer to attend Hazardous Devices School for Bomb Technician Certification in Huntsville, AL in August and September 2024 for an estimated amount of $9,000. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0938-07-24 17. Resolution setting a public hearing for August 13, 2024 to consider the vacation of a 4,223-square-foot utility easement at 3233 Blairs Ferry Road NE as requested by First Assembly of God. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 18. Motion setting public hearing date and directing publication thereof, filing plans and/or specifications, form of contract and estimated cost, advertising for bids by posting notice to bidders as required by law, and authorizing City officials or designees to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results for: a. August 13, 2024 – Westside Library project (estimated cost is $17,850,000). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 19. Motion assessing civil penalties for violation of State Code regarding the sale of alcohol to minors against: a. Casey’s General Store #2767, 3434 1st Avenue NE (first offense – $500). b. Kickstand, 203 16th Avenue SE (first offense – $500). c. Ocean Liquor & Smoke Etc., 4333 Czech Lane NE, Suite B (first offense – $500). d. Pub 217, 217 3rd Street SE (first offense – $500). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 5  20. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. 30hop CR, 951 Blairs Ferry Road NE. b. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 303 Collins Road NE. c. BP On 1st, 2824 1st Avenue NE. d. Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Cafe, 2635 Edgewood Road SW. e. Hy-Vee Market Grille #7, 5050 Edgewood Road NE. f. Hy-Vee Vets Memorial, 50 2nd Avenue Bridge. g. Imon Ice, 1100 Rockford Road SW. h. Pregame Brew & Chew, 3025 Mount Vernon Road SE (new – formerly Mamacita’s Taco Bar). i. Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids, 1200 Collins Road NE. j. Red Lobster #0870, 163 Collins Road NE. k. St. Jude’s Sweet Corn Festival, 50 Edgewood Road NW (5-day license for an event). l. Starlite Room, 3300 1st Avenue NE. m. Villas Patio 2 Mexican Restaurant, 5200 Fountains Drive NE, Suite 100. n. Wild Hog Saloon & Eatery, Walford (5-day license for an event at Metro Harley Davidson, 2415 Westdale Drive SW). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 21. Resolutions approving: 0939-07-24 a. Payment of bills. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0940-07-24 b. Payroll. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 22. Resolution reappointing the following individual: 0941-07-24 a. Reappointing Nancy Evans (effective through April 3, 2028) to the Civil Service Commission. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 23. Resolutions approving the special event applications for: 0942-07-24 a. Eastern Iowa Health Center Neighborhood Block Party (includes road closures) on August 9, 2024. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 6 0943-07-24 b. Market After Dark (includes road closures) on August 24, 2024. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0944-07-24 c. Cedar Ridge Distillery Outdoor Lounge (includes road closures) on August 24, 2024. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 24. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 0945-07-24 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – five properties. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0946-07-24 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – six properties. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0947-07-24 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 35 properties. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0948-07-24 d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 14 properties. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 25. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments: 0949-07-24 a. FY 2022 Bridge Maintenance project, final payment in the amount of $119,086.47 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Boulder Contracting, LLC (original contract amount was $1,975,486; final contract amount is $2,381,729.34). (Paving for Progress) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 7 0950-07-24 b. 1st Avenue and Wiley Boulevard SW Intersection Improvements project, final payment in the amount of $5,000 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Midwest Concrete, Inc. (original contract amount was $980,228.31; final contract amount is $1,000,096.92). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0951-07-24 c. Downtown ADA Parking Improvements project, final payment in the amount of $7,364.76 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Pillar Inc. (original contract amount was $157,669.50; final contract amount is $147,295.25). (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 26. Resolutions approving final plats: 0952-07-24 a. Lowes on 12th First Addition for land south of Wilson Avenue SW and east of 12th Street SW. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0953-07-24 b. Westside Library First Addition for land north of 20th Avenue SW and east of Wiley Boulevard SW. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 27. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 0954-07-24 a. Grant application to the National Endowment for the Arts for conservation of the Tree of Five Seasons sculpture. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0955-07-24 b. Grant application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for safety improvements on 1st Avenue E from 15th Street E to 16th Street NE. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 8 0956-07-24 c. Grant application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for safety improvements at the intersection of Blairs Ferry Road and Dry Creek Lane NE. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0957-07-24 d. Grant application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for safety and operational improvements at the intersection of Ellis Road and Covington Road. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0958-07-24 e. Amending Resolution No. 0913-07-24, which authorized a grant application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Union Pacific North Railyard Track Reconstruction project, to increase the amount to $5,500,000. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0959-07-24 f. Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company for grade crossing and signal improvements at C Avenue and Stickle Drive NE for an estimated amount of $612,778 in connection with the Downtown East Central Quiet Zone Improvements project. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0960-07-24 g. 28E Agreement with Linn County for an estimated amount of $600,000 for a hot mix asphalt overlay on Ellis Road NW from the concrete pavement east of Bridge 2286 over Morgan Creek to River Bluff Drive NW. (Paving for Progress) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0961-07-24 h. 28E Agreement with Linn County for an estimated amount of $390,000 to replace and install new guardrail along Ellis Road NW from the concrete pavement east of Bridge 2286 over Morgan Creek to River Bluff Drive NW. (Paving for Progress) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 9 0962-07-24 i. Memorandum of Agreement in the amount of $10,000 with the Cedar Rapids Community School District to expand the food program at Johnson STEAM Academy. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0963-07-24 j. Settlement agreement in the workers' compensation case of Mark Troendle v. City of Cedar Rapids, claim number 23700594.01. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0964-07-24 k. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with Vestis for rental and laundering of uniforms, linens and towels for various City departments for three years for a total amount not to exceed $225,000 (original contract amount was $225,000; renewal contract amount is $225,000). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0965-07-24 l. Amendment No. 3 to the contract with Roto Rooter for televising of sanitary service lines for the Public Works Department to add work for an amount not to exceed $30,000 (original contract amount was $125,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $155,000). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0966-07-24 m. Amendment No. 4 to the contract with Advanced Builders Corporation for roofing services for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division to add work for an amount not to exceed $83,876 (original contract amount was $25,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $108,876). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0967-07-24 n. Rescinding Resolution No. 0818-06-24, which authorized the Fire Department to purchase 40 sets of turnout gear from Ed M. Feld Equipment Co., Inc. in the amount of $110,287.50. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 10 0968-07-24 o. Amendment No. 4 to the contract with Ed M. Feld Equipment Co., Inc. for turnout gear for the Fire Department to increase volume in the amount of $110,286.50 (original contract amount was $51,740; total contract amount with this amendment is $260,286.50). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0969-07-24 p. Amendment No. 4 to renew the contract with Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. for fire apparatus parts and training for the Fire Department for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; renewal contract amount is $100,000). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0970-07-24 q. Amendment No. 6 to extend the contract with Neogov for web-based applicant tracking for the Human Resources Department and add services in the amount of $521,678.08 (original contract amount was $41,656.91; total contract amount with this amendment is $563,334.99). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0971-07-24 r. Amendment No. 3 to extend the contract with BHC Global for BI Publisher conversion for Oracle customer care and billing software for the Information Technology Department and add work for an amount not to exceed $50,000 (original contract amount was $150,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $350,000). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0972-07-24 s. Fleet Services Division purchase of a wheeled loader for use by the Streets Division from Martin Equipment in the amount of $273,900. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0973-07-24 t. Contract with Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Environment Testing, LLC for analytical services for a PFAS study for the Water Division for an amount not to exceed $800,000. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 11 0974-07-24 u. Contract with Layne Christensen Company for the inspection of radial collector wells for the Water Division for an amount not to exceed $225,000. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0975-07-24 v. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with ESCO Group for integration services for SCADA and PLC for the Utilities Department for an annual amount not to exceed $200,000 (original contract amount was $200,000; renewal contract amount is $200,000). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0976-07-24 w. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with Allied Reliability, Inc. for an operational reliability improvement plan for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $762,000 (original contract amount was $914,500; renewal contract amount is $762,000). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0977-07-24 x. Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $114,842 for design services in connection with the Tower Terrace Road NE Extension from Summerset Avenue to C Avenue project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0978-07-24 y. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $119,066 for design services in connection with the Wright Brothers Boulevard SW from 6th Street to Earhart Lane Intersection Rehabilitation project (original contract amount was $349,900; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,045,593). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0979-07-24 z. Professional Services Agreement with Shoemaker & Haaland Professional Engineers for an amount not to exceed $447,420 for design services in connection with the Richard Drive NE from Evergreen Street to Nancy Jane Lane and Nancy Jane Lane NE from Richard Drive to Brookland Drive Roadway project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 12 0980-07-24 aa. Partial final payment in the amount of $126,955.94 to Boomerang Corp. for the Middle McLoud Run Advanced Grading project (original contract amount was $2,646,566.50; total current contract amount is $3,262,687.66). (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0981-07-24 ab. Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $77,312.04 with Miron Construction Co., Inc. for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Softening Basin Addition project (original contract amount was $19,232,300; total contract amount with this amendment is $19,538,218.43). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0982-07-24 ac. Accepting a gift of land from Big Dreams, LLC for the proposed Westside Library at 3720 20th Avenue SW. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0983-07-24 ad. Supplemental Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1 with Interstate Power and Light Company for land at 915 and 1001 Shaver Road NE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management project. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0984-07-24 ae. Supplemental Agreement for relocation benefits in the amount of $15,793 with Iowa Lube, Inc. for land at 1888 Blairs Ferry Road NE in connection with the Blairs Ferry Road NE from North Towne Place NE to Sammi Drive NE Sidewalk Infill project. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0985-07-24 af. Agreement in the amount of $1 and accepting an Easement Agreement and a Temporary Grading Easement for Construction from Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Company for vacant land directly northwest of the intersection of Old Bridge Road and Old Bridge Road Lane in connection with the Old Bridge Road (North of) Prairie Creek to (South of) CRANDIC Railroad Sanitary Sewer Extension project. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 13 0986-07-24 ag. Purchase agreements for Temporary Construction Easements with Lexington East Unit 1, Condominium Association for three properties for a total amount of $175 in connection with the Kennedy High School Curb Ramp Repair project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0987-07-24 ah. Ratifying a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1 and accepting a Permanent Easement for Water Main and a Temporary Construction Easement from Iowa Land and Building Company for Parcel No. 2 of vacant land west of Edgewood Road SW in connection with the Big Cedar Industrial Center Water Main Extension (Phase 1) Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road SW project, and rescinding Resolution No. 0716-05-24. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0988-07-24 ai. Ratifying a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1 and accepting a Permanent Easement for Water Main and a Temporary Construction Easement from Iowa Land and Building Company for Parcel No. 3 of vacant land west of Edgewood Road SW in connection with the Big Cedar Industrial Center Water Main (Phase 1) Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road SW project, and rescinding Resolution No. 0717-05-24. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0989-07-24 aj. Ratifying a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1 and accepting a Permanent Easement for Water Main and Sanitary Sewer and a Temporary Construction Easement from Iowa Land and Building Company for Parcel No. 4 of vacant land west of Edgewood Road SW in connection with the Big Cedar Industrial Center Water Main (Phase 1) Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road SW project, and rescinding Resolution No. 0718-05-24. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0990-07-24 ak. Amending Resolution No. 0632-05-24, which awarded a contract to Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the 2024 Pavement Milling and Curb Repair project, to add an incentive in the amount of $15,000 (original contract amount was $4,037,589.13; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,052,589.13). (Paving for Progress) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 14  28. Report on bids 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). l. 0991-07-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $2,994,500, bond and insurance of Minger Construction Co., Inc. for the Old Bridge Road (North of) Prairie Creek to (South of) CRANDIC Railroad Sanitary Sewer Extension project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 033-24 29. 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 Priority) Council member Todd moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. Council member S. Olson moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different days be suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Adopted. 034-24 30. 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 Priority) Council member Vanorny moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland. 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. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Adopted. 15  31. Ordinance repealing Chapter 33C of the Municipal Code, Fences, in its entirety. (Council Priority) Council member T. 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 Hoeger. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. Motion to adjourn. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Overland, Council member Todd. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 5:55 PM to meet Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 12:00 noon. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 16