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Cedar Rapids, IA · October 8, 2024

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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION October 8, 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, Dale Todd and Ashley Vanorny. 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. Council member Poe presented a Proclamation declaring October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Council member Poe presented a Proclamation declaring October 2024 as National Arts and Humanities Month. A presentation regarding the ConnectCR Update was given by Jennifer Pratt and Tom Peffer of the ConnectCR Board. A presentation regarding the Water Division’s Service Line Inventory and Notification Program was given by Brandon Jennings and Dave Wallace. A presentation regarding the VenuWorks Fiscal Year 2024 Recap was given by Abhi Deshpande and Sean Meloy of VenuWorks. Resolutions and motions were adopted with all Council members and Mayor O’Donnell voting “Aye” unless noted. 1. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 8th Avenue SE between 5th and 7th Streets Streetscape Improvements project (estimated cost is $220,000) (Ken DeKeyser). (Council Priority) One comment was heard. No written comments or objections were filed. a. 1292-10-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 8th Avenue SE between 5th and 7th Streets Streetscape Improvements project. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 1 2. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Truss Building project (estimated cost is $360,000) (Jason Stancliffe). No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. 1293-10-24 a. Resolution adopting specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Truss Building project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. City Manager Pomeranz requested that Item No. 34a (resolution awarding the contract for the LightLine Loop project) be removed from the agenda. Motion to approve the agenda as amended. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Approved as amended. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 3. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1294-10-24 4. Resolution adopting an updated Fire Department fee schedule for inspections, permits and other responses and services effective January 1, 2025. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1295-10-24 5. Resolution amending Resolution No. 1288-09-24, which accepted a proposal for the disposition of City-owned property generally located at 1001 2nd Street SE and authorized negotiation of a Development Agreement, to identify the developers as Conlon Construction, Hospitality Specialists, and CRA LLC. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1296-10-24 6. Resolution authorizing attorney fees for an amount not to exceed $73,000 to Brick Gentry, PC as outside counsel for general flood control matters. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 2 1297-10-24 7. Resolution authorizing attorney fees for an amount not to exceed $10,000 to James Flitz as outside counsel for general contract and legal matters. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1298-10-24 8. Preliminary resolution for the replacement of sanitary sewer services within the public right-of-way with the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Service Replacement project. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1299-10-24 9. Resolution directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications, form of contract and notice to bidders for the 2025 Sidewalk Infill project. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1300-10-24 10. Resolution adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for the payment thereof for the Center Point Road NE from Coe Road to Lincoln Avenue Reconstruction and One-Way to Two-Way Conversion project. (Paving for Progress) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1301-10-24 11. Preliminary resolution for the construction of driveway improvements for the Center Point Road NE from Lincoln Avenue to J Avenue Reconstruction and One-Way to Two-Way Conversion project. (Paving for Progress) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1302-10-24 12. Resolution fixing value of lots and adopting preliminary plat and schedule for the construction of the Center Point Road NE from Lincoln Avenue to J Avenue Reconstruction and One-Way to Two-Way Conversion project. (Paving for Progress) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1303-10-24 13. Resolution adopting the Resolution of Necessity for the Center Point Road NE from Lincoln Avenue to J Avenue Reconstruction and One-Way to Two-Way Conversion project. (Paving for Progress) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1304-10-24 14. Resolution authorizing a Police Officer to attend Hazardous Devices School for Bomb Technician Certification in Huntsville, AL in November and December 2024 for an estimated amount of $10,000. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 3 1305-10-24 15. Resolution setting a public hearing for October 22, 2024 to consider an agreement for a 0.34-acre permanent Underground Electric Line Easement adjacent to the north right-of-way line of Wright Brothers Boulevard between 9100 Atlantic Drive and 1500 Wright Brothers Boulevard SW as requested by Interstate Power and Light Company. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1306-10-24 16. Resolution setting a public hearing for October 22, 2024 to consider an agreement for a 0.53-acre permanent Underground Electric Line Easement north of Wright Brothers Boulevard between 1500 Wright Brothers Boulevard and Welty Park Lane SW as requested by Interstate Power and Light Company. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1307-10-24 17. Resolution setting a public hearing for October 22, 2024 to consider an agreement for a 0.01-acre permanent Underground Electric Line Easement south of Walford Road and east of 18th Street SW, adjacent to CRANDIC Railroad right-of-way, as requested by Interstate Power and Light Company. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1308-10-24 18. Resolution setting a public hearing for October 22, 2024 to consider the vacation of a 0.17-acre portion of 6th Avenue SE right-of-way southwest of 1st Street SE between 535 and 625 1st Street SE. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1309-10-24 19. Resolution setting a public hearing for October 22, 2024 to consider the vacation of a 0.17-acre portion of 7th Avenue SE right-of-way southwest of 1st Street SE between 625 and 720 1st Street SE. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1310-10-24 20. Resolution setting a public hearing for November 5, 2024, and consultation with affected taxing entities on the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Hawkeye Downs Urban Renewal Area. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1311-10-24 21. Resolution determining the necessity and setting a public hearing for November 19, 2024 to consider establishment of an Urban Revitalization Area for property at 551 50th Avenue Drive SW as proposed by Rex Real Estate LLC. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 4 22. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. October 22, 2024 – to consider the disposition of City-owned property at 265 12th Street NW. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. b. October 22, 2024 – to consider the disposition of City-owned property at 1311 K Avenue NE. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. c. October 22, 2024 – to consider a Development Agreement with Aspect Investments, LC for a redevelopment project at 222 3rd Street SE and 316 3rd Avenue SE. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. d. October 22, 2024 – to consider a Development Agreement with Modern Home Builders LLC for the redevelopment of property at 123 and 129 16th Avenue SW. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. e. October 22, 2024 – to consider a change of zone for property at 4010 20th Avenue SW from A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-RMF, Suburban Residential Medium Flex District, as requested by Big Dreams, LLC and Schillig Limited Partnership. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 23. Motion setting a 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. October 22, 2024 – River Wall Repair and Balustrade Replacement & City Hall Storm Sewer project (estimated cost is $1,020,000). (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 24. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. Bari Italian, 450 1st Street SW, Suite 103. b. Cliff’s Dive Bar & Grill, 227 2nd Avenue SE. c. Crab House, 2360 Edgewood Road SW, Suite 100. d. Eastbank Venue and Lounge, 97 3rd Avenue SE. e. The Harmac, 411 6th Avenue SE. f. Ideal Theater & Bar, 213 16th Avenue SE. g. Izumi Sushi & Hibachi, 221 2nd Avenue SE. h. Kum & Go #514, 1420 Mount Vernon Road SE. i. Kwik Spirits #560, 2846 Mount Vernon Road SE. j. Kwik Star #1146, 4201 16th Avenue SW. 5 k. Kwik Star #581, 251 33rd Avenue SW. l. Kwik Star #947, 1001 Blairs Ferry Rd NE. m. Neighborhood Food, Liquor & Tobacco, 1601 6th Street SW. n. Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd Avenue SE. o. Prairie Bistro, 2121 Arthur Collins Parkway SW, Suite 3. p. Quick Stop, 1430 1st Avenue NE. q. St. Jude Catholic Church, 50 Edgewood Road NW (5-day license for an event). r. Sushi House, 2665 Edgewood Parkway SW, Suite 100. s. The Taco Depot 3, 35 Miller Avenue SW. t. Village Tap, 1616 6th Street SW. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 25. Resolutions approving: 1312-10-24 a. Payment of bills. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1313-10-24 b. Payroll. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 26. Resolution thanking the following individual: 1314-10-24 a. Vote of thanks to Adam Walter for serving on the Cedar Rapids Wellbeing Advisory Committee. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 27. Resolutions approving special event applications and road closures for: 1315-10-24 a. Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on October 12, 2024. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1316-10-24 b. NewBo Czech Village "Not of This World" Halloween Parade on October 19, 2024. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 28. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 1317-10-24 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – five properties. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1318-10-24 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – four properties. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 6 1319-10-24 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 38 properties. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1320-10-24 d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 18 properties. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 29. Resolution accepting subdivision improvements and approving a Maintenance Bond: 1321-10-24 a. Sanitary sewer in 380 Commerce Second Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $77,375.20, and rescinding Resolution No. 1192-09-24. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 30. Resolution accepting a project and approving a Performance Bond: 1322-10-24 a. WPCF Process Improvements – Contract 1 project and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by WRH, Inc. (original contract amount was $3,142,700; final contract amount is $2,953,587.26). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 31. Resolutions approving final plats: 1323-10-24 a. JOCO 380 Business Park Addition for land north of 120th Street NW and west of Interstate 380. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1324-10-24 b. Prairie Landing Fourth Addition for land north of East Robins Road and east of C Avenue NE. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1325-10-24 c. Prairie Landing Fifth Addition for land north of East Robins Road and east of C Avenue NE. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1326-10-24 d. Plat of Stone Ridge Apartments Second Addition for land north of 16th Avenue SW and east of Burdette Drive SW. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 7 32. Resolutions authorizing payment of Annual Economic Development Grants to: 1327-10-24 a. The Fountains, LLC. 1328-10-24 b. HF Investments, LLC. 1329-10-24 c. Agile Ventures LLC. 1330-10-24 d. Clockhouse LLC. 1331-10-24 e. Apache Hose & Belting Company, Inc. 1332-10-24 f. Cedar Real Estate Group III, LLC. 1333-10-24 g. Green Development Sokol, LLC. 1334-10-24 h. Hunter Companies, LLC. 1335-10-24 i. 42nd and Edgewood, LLC. 1336-10-24 j. The Depot Development, LLC. 1337-10-24 k. Center Point Apartments, LLC. 1338-10-24 l. Creekside Apartments, LLC. 1339-10-24 m. Harris Oak Hill, LLC. 1340-10-24 n. Ptero, LC. 1341-10-24 o. Shadow River, LC. 1342-10-24 p. Miron Construction Co., Inc. 1343-10-24 q. Rowell Hardware Development, LLC. 1344-10-24 r. United Fire & Casualty Company. 1345-10-24 s. Knutson, LLC. 1346-10-24 t. Diamond V Mills, Inc. 1347-10-24 u. Kingston Corner, LLC. 1348-10-24 v. Progression, LC. 1349-10-24 w. Lil’ Drug Store Products, Inc. 1350-10-24 x. Station on First, LLC. 1351-10-24 y. 427 1st Street SE LLC. 1352-10-24 z. Newbo Development Group LLC. 1353-10-24 aa. PCI Parking Garage, Inc. 1354-10-24 ab. Skogman Construction Company of Iowa. 1355-10-24 ac. Sonoma Square Partners, LP. 1356-10-24 ad. Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. 1357-10-24 ae. 9920 Atlantic Prop LLC. 1358-10-24 af. CW Sundiver, LLC. 1359-10-24 ag. Progression, LC. 1360-10-24 ah. H and V Development, LLC. 1361-10-24 ai. Hidden Creek Apartments, LLC. 1362-10-24 aj. Boyson Road Development LC. 1363-10-24 ak. New Buffalo Land Co. LLC. 1364-10-24 al. New Bohemia Station, LLC. 1365-10-24 am. Nan Ran, Inc. 1366-10-24 an. GRR-DTE, LLC. 1367-10-24 ao. LTRI LLC. 1368-10-24 ap. LTRI LLC. 1369-10-24 aq. Wright Capital Investment LLC. 1370-10-24 ar. ABC Disposal Systems, Inc. 1371-10-24 as. West Side Transport, Inc. 1372-10-24 at. Road Machinery & Supply. 8 1373-10-24 au. Worley Warehousing, Inc. 1374-10-24 av. OFB LLC. 1375-10-24 aw. OFB LLC. 1376-10-24 ax. 2nd Street Properties LLC. 1377-10-24 ay. New Buffalo Land Co. LLC. 1378-10-24 az. Midwest Commerce V LLC. 1379-10-24 ba. Palmer Building LLC. 1380-10-24 bb. Rockwell Collins, Inc. 1381-10-24 bc. 2025 Development Group LLC. 1382-10-24 bd. Old Mission LLC. 1383-10-24 be. Sadler Power Train Inc. 1384-10-24 bf. Federal Express Corp. 1385-10-24 bg. The Hub LLC. 1386-10-24 bh. Cedar Rapids Building Partners LLC. 1387-10-24 bi. Altorfer, Inc. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 33. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 1388-10-24 a. Grant agreement in the amount of $80,000 with the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division for hazardous material detection and spill mitigation equipment for the Fire Department. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1389-10-24 b. Grant agreement in the amount of $507,236 with the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division for Iowa Task Force 1 training and equipment. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1390-10-24 c. Amendment No. 2 to the Development Agreement with 42nd and Edgewood, LLC for a redevelopment project at the intersection of 42nd Street and Edgewood Road NE. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1391-10-24 d. Settlement and Release Agreement in the amount of $68,506.68 in connection with a property damage claim by David Selck. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1392-10-24 e. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with WSP USA, Inc. for grant writing services for the City Manager’s Office for an amount not to exceed $219,000 (original contract amount was $219,000; renewal contract amount is $219,000). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 9 1393-10-24 f. Contract with Nesper Sign Advertising, Inc. for marquee sign replacement at the Paramount Theatre for VenuWorks in the amount of $174,634. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1394-10-24 g. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with RSM US LLP for professional IT services for the Information Technology Department for three years for a total amount not to exceed $300,000 (original contract amount was $300,000; renewal contract amount is $300,000). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1395-10-24 h. Fleet Services Division purchase of a riding mower for the Parks and Recreation Department from MTI Distributing in the amount of $94,150.68. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1396-10-24 i. Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Heartland Co-Op for conservation technical assistance for the Water Pollution Control Facility to add work for an amount not to exceed $150,000 (original contract amount was $62,500; total contract amount with this amendment is $287,500). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1397-10-24 j. Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $148,342 for design services in connection with the Lindale Trail Phase 2 project. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1398-10-24 k. Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $57,000 for design services in connection with the E Avenue NW West of 28th Street Stormwater Detention Basin Design project (original contract amount was $475,364; total contract amount with this amendment is $650,300). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1399-10-24 l. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $42,600 for the Molecular Sieve Installation project (original contract amount was $138,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $180,600). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1400-10-24 m. Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $17,090 with Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. for the Ellis Golf Course ADA Improvements project (original contract amount was $262,114.29; total contract amount with this amendment is $395,184.79). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 10 1401-10-24 n. Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $2,272.80 with Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the 2024 FCS Modifications Along 1st Street NE project (original contract amount was $141,055.95; total contract amount with this amendment is $157,442.70). (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1402-10-24 o. Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $13,874 with Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the Tower Terrace Road: Phase A – PCC Pavement project (original contract amount was $4,052,498.26; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,233,176.66). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1403-10-24 p. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $36,796.31 with Hardscape Solutions of Iowa for the Shakespeare Gardens Phase 1 project (original contract amount was $248,339.49; total contract amount with this amendment is $285,135.80). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1404-10-24 q. Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $99,224.12 with Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the FY24 Milling & Curb Repair project (original contract amount was $4,052,589.13; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,261,789.41). (Paving for Progress) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1405-10-24 r. Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $5,276.48 with Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the Center Point Road NE from Lincoln Avenue to J Avenue Reconstruction and One-Way to Two-Way Conversion project (original contract amount was $3,317,841.59; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,449,312.26). (Paving for Progress) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1406-10-24 s. Change Order No. 21 in the amount of $358,649.75 with Peterson Contractors, Inc. for the Cedar Lake North Shore & Levee Construction project (original contract amount was $18,359,172.85; total contract amount with this amendment is $22,625,260.33). (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1407-10-24 t. Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $29,017 with Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 16th Avenue SE from 2nd Street to 4th Street and 3rd Street SE from 16th Avenue to Sinclair Basin Pavement and Water Main Improvements project (original contract amount was $1,687,882.27; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,806,400.30). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 11 1408-10-24 u. Change Order No. 13 in the amount of $146,082.47 with Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the Mount Vernon Road SE from 14th Street to 20th Street Pavement Improvements project (original contract amount was $7,877,664.14; total contract amount with this amendment is $8,370,708.35). (Paving for Progress) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1409-10-24 v. Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $49,269.20 with Possibilities Unlimited, LLC for the FY 2023 Sidewalk Repair Program project (original contract amount was $1,315,881; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,425,293.20). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1410-10-24 w. Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $207,507.87 with Rathje Construction Co., Inc. for the 35th St NE from Oakland Rd to F Ave Pavement Reconstruction project (original contract amount was $3,645,381.91; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,983,509.44). (Paving for Progress) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1411-10-24 x. Supplemental Agreement in the amount of $3,750 with Dean and Shelly Spicer for fence removal and replacement at 5005 F Avenue NW in connection with the Taft and West Willow Safe Routes to School project. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1412-10-24 y. Agreement for Temporary Construction Easement in the amount of $1 with Rockwell Collins for land at 855 35th Street NE in connection with the 35th Street NE from Oakland Road to F Avenue Pavement Reconstruction project. (Paving for Progress) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1413-10-24 z. Rescinding Resolution No. 0620-05-24 and ratifying and accepting a Utility Subordination Agreement and Addendum to the Utility Subordination Agreement from Interstate Power and Light Company for an easement on Cargill-owned land at 1710 16th Street SE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management project. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1414-10-24 aa. Rescinding Resolution No. 0621-05-24 and ratifying and accepting a Utility Subordination Agreement and Addendum to the Utility Subordination Agreement from Interstate Power and Light Company for an easement on Cargill-owned land at 1710 16th Street SE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management project. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 12 1415-10-24 ab. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $387,610.31, bond and insurance of B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the Noelridge Greenhouse Boiler Replacement project (estimated cost was $310,000). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1416-10-24 ac. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $62,450, bond and insurance of Shift Companies, LLC for the Ellis Boulevard NW Sanitary Sewer Valve Replacement project. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1417-10-24 ad. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $67,498.70, bond and insurance of Valentine Construction Company for the 2024 & 2025 Downtown ADA Parking Improvements Phase 2 project. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 34. Report on bids for the LightLine Loop project (estimated cost is $12,320,000) (Ken DeKeyser). (Council Priority) 35. Report on bids for the 3rd Avenue SE at 10th Street Intersection Improvements project (estimated cost is $170,000) (Ken DeKeyser). c. 1418-10-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $159,456.60, bond and insurance of Valentine Construction Company for the 3rd Avenue SE at 10th Street Intersection Improvements project. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 045-24 36. Ordinance establishing the Grey Hawk Urban Revitalization Area for property along Prairie View Lane SW. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. Council member Poe moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different days be suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Adopted. Public comments were heard. City Manager communications were heard. Motion to adjourn. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 13 City Council adjourned at 1:39 PM to meet Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 14

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, October 8, 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 – Domestic Violence Awareness Month ❖ Proclamation – National Arts and Humanities Month ❖ Presentation – ConnectCR Update ❖ Presentation – VenuWorks Fiscal Year 2024 Recap ❖ Presentation – Water Division’s Service Line Inventory and Notification Program PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 8th Avenue SE between 5th and 7th Streets Streetscape Improvements project (estimated cost is $220,000) (Ken DeKeyser). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #301872-11 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 8th Avenue SE between 5th and 7th Streets Streetscape Improvements project. 2. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Truss Building project (estimated cost is $360,000) (Jason Stancliffe). CIP/DID #PUR0924-072 a. Resolution adopting specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Truss Building project. 1 PUBLIC COMMENT This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council action scheduled for today. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon. MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA These are routine items, some of which are old business and some of which are new business. They will be approved by one motion without individual discussion unless Council requests that an item be removed for separate consideration. 3. Motion to approve the minutes. 4. Resolution adopting an updated Fire Department fee schedule for inspections, permits and other responses and services effective January 1, 2025. CIP/DID #FIR-0001-2024 5. Resolution amending Resolution No. 1288-09-24, which accepted a proposal for the disposition of City-owned property generally located at 1001 2nd Street SE and authorized negotiation of a Development Agreement, to identify the developers as Conlon Construction, Hospitality Specialists, and CRA LLC. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #PRD-000471-2024 6. Resolution authorizing attorney fees for an amount not to exceed $73,000 to Brick Gentry, PC as outside counsel for general flood control matters. CIP/DID #ATT000057 7. Resolution authorizing attorney fees for an amount not to exceed $10,000 to James Flitz as outside counsel for general contract and legal matters. CIP/DID #ATT000058 8. Preliminary resolution for the replacement of sanitary sewer services within the public right-of- way with the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Service Replacement project. CIP/DID #655996-00 9. Resolution directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications, form of contract and notice to bidders for the 2025 Sidewalk Infill project. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3012074-00 10. Resolution adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for the payment thereof for the Center Point Road NE from Coe Road to Lincoln Avenue Reconstruction and One- Way to Two-Way Conversion project. (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012094-00 11. Preliminary resolution for the construction of driveway improvements for the Center Point Road NE from Lincoln Avenue to J Avenue Reconstruction and One-Way to Two-Way Conversion project. (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012094-00 12. Resolution fixing value of lots and adopting preliminary plat and schedule for the construction of the Center Point Road NE from Lincoln Avenue to J Avenue Reconstruction and One-Way to Two-Way Conversion project. (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012094-00 2 13. Resolution adopting the Resolution of Necessity for the Center Point Road NE from Lincoln Avenue to J Avenue Reconstruction and One-Way to Two-Way Conversion project. (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012094-00 14. Resolution authorizing a Police Officer to attend Hazardous Devices School for Bomb Technician Certification in Huntsville, AL in November and December 2024 for an estimated amount of $10,000. CIP/DID #PD0078 15. Resolution setting a public hearing for October 22, 2024 to consider an agreement for a 0.34-acre permanent Underground Electric Line Easement adjacent to the north right-of-way line of Wright Brothers Boulevard between 9100 Atlantic Drive and 1500 Wright Brothers Boulevard SW as requested by Interstate Power and Light Company. CIP/DID #00-25-101 16. Resolution setting a public hearing for October 22, 2024 to consider an agreement for a 0.53-acre permanent Underground Electric Line Easement north of Wright Brothers Boulevard between 1500 Wright Brothers Boulevard and Welty Park Lane SW as requested by Interstate Power and Light Company. CIP/DID #00-25-102 17. Resolution setting a public hearing for October 22, 2024 to consider an agreement for a 0.01-acre permanent Underground Electric Line Easement south of Walford Road and east of 18th Street SW, adjacent to CRANDIC Railroad right-of-way, as requested by Interstate Power and Light Company. CIP/DID #00-25-103 18. Resolution setting a public hearing for October 22, 2024 to consider the vacation of a 0.17-acre portion of 6th Avenue SE right-of-way southwest of 1st Street SE between 535 and 625 1st Street SE. CIP/DID #ROWV-000453-2024 19. Resolution setting a public hearing for October 22, 2024 to consider the vacation of a 0.17-acre portion of 7th Avenue SE right-of-way southwest of 1st Street SE between 625 and 720 1st Street SE. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #ROWV-000549-2024 20. Resolution setting a public hearing for November 5, 2024, and consultation with affected taxing entities on the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Hawkeye Downs Urban Renewal Area. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0038-2019 21. Resolution determining the necessity and setting a public hearing for November 19, 2024 to consider establishment of an Urban Revitalization Area for property at 551 50th Avenue Drive SW as proposed by Rex Real Estate LLC. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #URTE-0058-2024 22. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. October 22, 2024 – to consider the disposition of City-owned property at 265 12th Street NW. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #PRD-000738-2024 b. October 22, 2024 – to consider the disposition of City-owned property at 1311 K Avenue NE. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #PRD-000739-2024 c. October 22, 2024 – to consider a Development Agreement with Aspect Investments, LC for a redevelopment project at 222 3rd Street SE and 316 3rd Avenue SE. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0093-2024 d. October 22, 2024 – to consider a Development Agreement with Modern Home Builders LLC for the redevelopment of property at 123 and 129 16th Avenue SW. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0002-2024 3 e. October 22, 2024 – to consider a change of zone for property at 4010 20th Avenue SW from A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-RMF, Suburban Residential Medium Flex District, as requested by Big Dreams, LLC and Schillig Limited Partnership. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #RZNE-000659-2024 23. Motion setting a 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. October 22, 2024 – River Wall Repair and Balustrade Replacement & City Hall Storm Sewer project (estimated cost is $1,020,000). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3315555-01 24. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: CIP/DID #OB1145716 a. Bari Italian, 450 1st Street SW, Suite 103. b. Cliff’s Dive Bar & Grill, 227 2nd Avenue SE. c. Crab House, 2360 Edgewood Road SW, Suite 100. d. Eastbank Venue and Lounge, 97 3rd Avenue SE. e. The Harmac, 411 6th Avenue SE. f. Ideal Theater & Bar, 213 16th Avenue SE. g. Izumi Sushi & Hibachi, 221 2nd Avenue SE. h. Kum & Go #514, 1420 Mount Vernon Road SE. i. Kwik Spirits #560, 2846 Mount Vernon Road SE. j. Kwik Star #1146, 4201 16th Avenue SW. k. Kwik Star #581, 251 33rd Avenue SW. l. Kwik Star #947, 1001 Blairs Ferry Rd NE. m. Neighborhood Food, Liquor & Tobacco, 1601 6th Street SW. n. Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd Avenue SE. o. Prairie Bistro, 2121 Arthur Collins Parkway SW, Suite 3. p. Quick Stop, 1430 1st Avenue NE. q. St. Jude Catholic Church, 50 Edgewood Road NW (5-day license for an event). r. Sushi House, 2665 Edgewood Parkway SW, Suite 100. s. The Taco Depot 3, 35 Miller Avenue SW. t. Village Tap, 1616 6th Street SW. 25. Resolutions approving: a. Payment of bills. CIP/DID #FIN2024-01 b. Payroll. CIP/DID #FIN2024-02 26. Resolution thanking the following individual: a. Vote of thanks to Adam Walter for serving on the Cedar Rapids Wellbeing Advisory Committee. CIP/DID #CM001-16 27. Resolutions approving special event applications and road closures for: a. Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on October 12, 2024. CIP/DID #EVENT- 68517-2024 b. NewBo Czech Village “Not of This World” Halloween Parade on October 19, 2024. CIP/DID #EVENT-86185-2024 28. Resolutions approving assessment actions: a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – five properties. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #SWM-019-24 4 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – four properties. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #SWM-016-24 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 38 properties. CIP/DID #WTR100824-01 d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 18 properties. CIP/DID #WTR082724-01 29. Resolution accepting subdivision improvements and approving a Maintenance Bond: a. Sanitary sewer in 380 Commerce Second Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $77,375.20, and rescinding Resolution No. 1192-09-24. CIP/DID #FLPT-034305-2023 30. Resolution accepting a project and approving a Performance Bond: a. WPCF Process Improvements – Contract 1 project and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by WRH, Inc. (original contract amount was $3,142,700; final contract amount is $2,953,587.26). CIP/DID #6150055-01 31. Resolutions approving final plats: a. JOCO 380 Business Park Addition for land north of 120th Street NW and west of Interstate 380. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #FLPT-000698-2024 b. Prairie Landing Fourth Addition for land north of East Robins Road and east of C Avenue NE. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #FLPT-000283-2024 c. Prairie Landing Fifth Addition for land north of East Robins Road and east of C Avenue NE. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #FLPT-000308-2024 d. Plat of Stone Ridge Apartments Second Addition for land north of 16th Avenue SW and east of Burdette Drive SW. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #FLPT-000673-2024 32. Resolutions authorizing payment of Annual Economic Development Grants to: CIP/DID #TIF- FY2026 a. The Fountains, LLC. v. Progression, LC. b. HF Investments, LLC. w. Lil’ Drug Store Products, Inc. c. Agile Ventures LLC. x. Station on First, LLC. d. Clockhouse LLC. y. 427 1st Street SE LLC. e. Apache Hose & Belting Company, z. Newbo Development Group LLC. Inc. aa. PCI Parking Garage, Inc. f. Cedar Real Estate Group III, LLC. ab. Skogman Construction Company of g. Green Development Sokol, LLC. Iowa. h. Hunter Companies, LLC. ac. Sonoma Square Partners, LP. i. 42nd and Edgewood, LLC. ad. Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. j. The Depot Development, LLC. ae. 9920 Atlantic Prop LLC. k. Center Point Apartments, LLC. af. CW Sundiver, LLC. l. Creekside Apartments, LLC. ag. Progression, LC. m. Harris Oak Hill, LLC. ah. H and V Development, LLC. n. Ptero, LC. ai. Hidden Creek Apartments, LLC. o. Shadow River, LC. aj. Boyson Road Development LC. p. Miron Construction Co., Inc. ak. New Buffalo Land Co. LLC. q. Rowell Hardware Development, LLC. al. New Bohemia Station, LLC. r. United Fire & Casualty Company. am. Nan Ran, Inc. s. Knutson, LLC. an. GRR-DTE, LLC. t. Diamond V Mills, Inc. ao. LTRI LLC. u. Kingston Corner, LLC. ap. LTRI LLC. 5 aq. Wright Capital Investment LLC. ba. Palmer Building LLC. ar. ABC Disposal Systems, Inc. bb. Rockwell Collins, Inc. as. West Side Transport, Inc. bc. 2025 Development Group LLC. at. Road Machinery & Supply. bd. Old Mission LLC. au. Worley Warehousing, Inc. be. Sadler Power Train Inc. av. OFB LLC. bf. Federal Express Corp. aw. OFB LLC. bg. The Hub LLC. ax. 2nd Street Properties LLC. bh. Cedar Rapids Building Partners ay. New Buffalo Land Co. LLC. LLC. az. Midwest Commerce V LLC. bi. Altorfer, Inc. 33. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: a. Grant agreement in the amount of $80,000 with the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division for hazardous material detection and spill mitigation equipment for the Fire Department. CIP/DID #FIR1024-0096 b. Grant agreement in the amount of $507,236 with the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division for Iowa Task Force 1 training and equipment. CIP/DID #FIR1024-0095 c. Amendment No. 2 to the Development Agreement with 42nd and Edgewood, LLC for a redevelopment project at the intersection of 42nd Street and Edgewood Road NE. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #OB1314912 d. Settlement and Release Agreement in the amount of $68,506.68 in connection with a property damage claim by David Selck. CIP/DID #FIN2023-17 e. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with WSP USA, Inc. for grant writing services for the City Manager’s Office for an amount not to exceed $219,000 (original contract amount was $219,000; renewal contract amount is $219,000). CIP/DID #PUR0222-231 f. Contract with Nesper Sign Advertising, Inc. for marquee sign replacement at the Paramount Theatre for VenuWorks in the amount of $174,634. CIP/DID #PUR0924-064 g. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with RSM US LLP for professional IT services for the Information Technology Department for three years for a total amount not to exceed $300,000 (original contract amount was $300,000; renewal contract amount is $300,000). CIP/DID #PUR0521-280C h. Fleet Services Division purchase of a riding mower for the Parks and Recreation Department from MTI Distributing in the amount of $94,150.68. CIP/DID #FLT161 i. Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Heartland Co-Op for conservation technical assistance for the Water Pollution Control Facility to add work for an amount not to exceed $150,000 (original contract amount was $62,500; total contract amount with this amendment is $287,500). CIP/DID #PUR1022-096 j. Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $148,342 for design services in connection with the Lindale Trail Phase 2 project. CIP/DID #325071-04 k. Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $57,000 for design services in connection with the E Avenue NW West of 28th Street Stormwater Detention Basin Design project (original contract amount was $475,364; total contract amount with this amendment is $650,300). CIP/DID #304504-01 l. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $42,600 for the Molecular Sieve Installation project (original contract amount was $138,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $180,600). CIP/DID #6150058-02 6 m. Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $17,090 with Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. for the Ellis Golf Course ADA Improvements project (original contract amount was $262,114.29; total contract amount with this amendment is $395,184.79). CIP/DID #PUR0324-234 n. Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $2,272.80 with Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the 2024 FCS Modifications Along 1st Street NE project (original contract amount was $141,055.95; total contract amount with this amendment is $157,442.70). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3315552-01 o. Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $13,874 with Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the Tower Terrace Road: Phase A – PCC Pavement project (original contract amount was $4,052,498.26; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,233,176.66). CIP/DID #301666-06 p. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $36,796.31 with Hardscape Solutions of Iowa for the Shakespeare Gardens Phase 1 project (original contract amount was $248,339.49; total contract amount with this amendment is $285,135.80). CIP/DID #PUR0624-336 q. Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $99,224.12 with Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the FY24 Milling & Curb Repair project (original contract amount was $4,052,589.13; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,261,789.41). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #301998- 15 r. Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $5,276.48 with Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the Center Point Road NE from Lincoln Avenue to J Avenue Reconstruction and One-Way to Two- Way Conversion project (original contract amount was $3,317,841.59; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,449,312.26). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012094-08 s. Change Order No. 21 in the amount of $358,649.75 with Peterson Contractors, Inc. for the Cedar Lake North Shore & Levee Construction project (original contract amount was $18,359,172.85; total contract amount with this amendment is $22,625,260.33). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3314510-20 t. Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $29,017 with Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 16th Avenue SE from 2nd Street to 4th Street and 3rd Street SE from 16th Avenue to Sinclair Basin Pavement and Water Main Improvements project (original contract amount was $1,687,882.27; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,806,400.30). CIP/DID #301964-02 u. Change Order No. 13 in the amount of $146,082.47 with Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the Mount Vernon Road SE from 14th Street to 20th Street Pavement Improvements project (original contract amount was $7,877,664.14; total contract amount with this amendment is $8,370,708.35). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012149-05 v. Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $49,269.20 with Possibilities Unlimited, LLC for the FY 2023 Sidewalk Repair Program project (original contract amount was $1,315,881; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,425,293.20). CIP/DID #3017023-01 w. Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $207,507.87 with Rathje Construction Co., Inc. for the 35th St NE from Oakland Rd to F Ave Pavement Reconstruction project (original contract amount was $3,645,381.91; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,983,509.44). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012336-02 x. Supplemental Agreement in the amount of $3,750 with Dean and Shelly Spicer for fence removal and replacement at 5005 F Avenue NW in connection with the Taft and West Willow Safe Routes to School project. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #301948-00 y. Agreement for Temporary Construction Easement in the amount of $1 with Rockwell Collins for land at 855 35th Street NE in connection with the 35th Street NE from Oakland Road to F Avenue Pavement Reconstruction project. (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012336-00 7 z. Rescinding Resolution No. 0620-05-24 and ratifying and accepting a Utility Subordination Agreement and Addendum to the Utility Subordination Agreement from Interstate Power and Light Company for an easement on Cargill-owned land at 1710 16th Street SE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management project. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3317200-00 aa. Rescinding Resolution No. 0621-05-24 and ratifying and accepting a Utility Subordination Agreement and Addendum to the Utility Subordination Agreement from Interstate Power and Light Company for an easement on Cargill-owned land at 1710 16th Street SE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management project. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3317200-00 ab. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $387,610.31, bond and insurance of B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the Noelridge Greenhouse Boiler Replacement project (estimated cost was $310,000). CIP/DID #PUR0724-014 ac. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $62,450, bond and insurance of Shift Companies, LLC for the Ellis Boulevard NW Sanitary Sewer Valve Replacement project. CIP/DID #655996-25 ad. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $67,498.70, bond and insurance of Valentine Construction Company for the 2024 & 2025 Downtown ADA Parking Improvements Phase 2 project. CIP/DID #635216-06 REGULAR AGENDA 34. Report on bids for the LightLine Loop project (estimated cost is $12,320,000) (Ken DeKeyser). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3018030-02 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $13,840,000, bond and insurance of Tricon General Construction for the LightLine Loop project. 35. Report on bids for the 3rd Avenue SE at 10th Street Intersection Improvements project (estimated cost is $170,000) (Ken DeKeyser). CIP/DID #3016016-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $159,456.60, bond and insurance of Valentine Construction Company for the 3rd Avenue SE at 10th Street Intersection Improvements project. ORDINANCES Second and possible Third Readings 36. Ordinance establishing the Grey Hawk Urban Revitalization Area for property along Prairie View Lane SW. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #URTE-0057-2024 8 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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