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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION October 22, 2024, 4:00 PM City Council met in Regular Session in the Cedar Rapids City Hall Council Chambers, 101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Tiffany D. O’Donnell and Council members Marty Hoeger, David Maier, Scott Olson, Tyler Olson, Scott Overland, Dale Todd and Ashley Vanorny. Absent, Council member Ann Poe. Also present were Acting City Manager Angie Charipar and City Attorney Vanessa Chavez. The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Jim Coyle. Pledge of Allegiance. Council member S. Olson presented a Proclamation declaring October 2024 as Community Planning Month. A presentation regarding the Citizen Review Board Annual Report was given by Haley Sevening and Chair Arthur Kim. 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 Amendment No. 4 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area (Scott Mather). No comments or objections were heard or filed. a. 1419-10-24 a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 4 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 Poe. Result: Approved. 2. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with Aspect Investments, LC for the redevelopment of property at 222 3rd Street SE and 316 3rd Avenue SE (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. 1420-10-24 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Aspect Investments, LC for the redevelopment of property at 222 3rd Street SE and 316 3rd Avenue SE. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Abstain: Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1  3. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with Modern Home Builders LLC for the redevelopment of property at 123 and 129 16th Avenue SW (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. c. 1421-10-24 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Modern Home Builders LLC for the redevelopment of property at 123 and 129 16th Avenue SW. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Abstain: Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 4. A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of property at 265 12th Street NW to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity (Jeff Wozencraft). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. d. 1422-10-24 a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of property at 265 12th Street NW to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 5. A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of property at 1311 K Avenue NE to Hope Community Development Association (Jeff Wozencraft). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. e. 1423-10-24 a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of property at 1311 K Avenue NE to Hope Community Development Association. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 6. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson). (Council Priority) One comment was heard. No written comments or objections were filed. f. a. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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 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 Vanorny. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 2  7. A public hearing was held to consider a 0.34-acre permanent Underground Electric Line Easement north of Wright Brothers Boulevard between 9100 Atlantic Drive and 1500 Wright Brothers Boulevard SW as requested by Interstate Power and Light Company (Rob Davis). No comments or objections were heard or filed. g. 1424-10-24 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a 0.34-acre permanent Underground Electric Line Easement north of Wright Brothers Boulevard between 9100 Atlantic Drive and 1500 Wright Brothers Boulevard SW as requested by Interstate Power and Light Company. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 8. A public hearing was held to consider 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 (Rob Davis). No comments or objections were heard or filed. h. 1425-10-24 a. Resolution authorizing execution of 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 Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 9. A public hearing was held to consider 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 (Rob Davis). No comments or objections were heard or filed. i. 1426-10-24 a. Resolution authorizing execution of 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 Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 10. A scheduled public hearing 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 was cancelled due to a publication error. (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. 3  11. A public hearing was held 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 (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. j. a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds 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 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 Poe. Result: Approved. 12. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the River Wall Repair and Balustrade Replacement & City Hall Storm Sewer project (estimated cost is $1,020,000) (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. k. 1427-10-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the River Wall Repair and Balustrade Replacement & City Hall Storm Sewer project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. Motion to approve the agenda. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 13. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 4 1428-10-24 14. Resolution establishing the times and dates of regularly scheduled City Council meetings to be held in calendar year 2025. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1429-10-24 15. Resolution updating the Procurement Manual to clarify procedures relating to cooperative procurement, sole/single source and emergency purchases, and contract preparation. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1430-10-24 16. Resolution authorizing the Finance Department to file the City Street Finance Report for fiscal year 2024 with the Iowa Department of Transportation. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1431-10-24 17. Resolution authorizing attorney fees for an amount not to exceed $128,000 to Ahlers & Cooney, PC for legal services in connection with economic development, labor and employment, and finance matters. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1432-10-24 18. Resolution authorizing attorney fees for an amount not to exceed $50,000 to Lederer Weston Craig, PLC for legal services in connection with Hasse v. City and Advanced Traffic Controls Inc., Linn County District Court Case No. LACV103829. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1433-10-24 19. Resolution authorizing attorney fees for an amount not to exceed $15,000 to Lynch Dallas, PC for legal services in connection with 657A actions and general matters. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 5 1434-10-24 20. Resolution amending Resolution No. 74-1-66 to establish Center Point Road NE from 32nd Street to E Avenue as a two-way street, and Oakland Road NE from 32nd Street to H Avenue as a two-way street, with Oakland Road NE from E Avenue to H Avenue remaining a one-way northbound street. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1435-10-24 21. Resolution establishing Coe Road NE between Center Point Road and A Avenue as a two-way street and rescinding Resolution No. 1707-9-76, which established it as a one-way street. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1436-10-24 22. Resolution fixing value of lots and adopting preliminary plat and schedule, estimate of cost and proposed preliminary plans and specifications for the construction of the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Service Replacement project. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1437-10-24 23. Resolution setting dates of a public hearing for November 19, 2024, consultation with affected taxing entities, and referral to the City Planning Commission for a report and recommendation on the Urban Renewal Plan for the proposed Big Cedar East Urban Renewal Area along 76th Avenue SW. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1438-10-24 24. Resolution setting dates of a public hearing for November 19, 2024, consultation with affected taxing entities, and referral to the City Planning Commission for a report and recommendation on the Urban Renewal Plan for the proposed Big Cedar West Urban Renewal Area along 76th Avenue SW. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 25. Motion setting a public hearing date for: a. November 5, 2024 – to consider a Development Agreement with Sunline Inc. for a phased master plan redevelopment at 4400 6th Street SW. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 6  26. 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. November 5, 2024 – FY 2025 Tree and Vegetation Removal project (estimated cost is $310,000). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. b. November 5, 2024 – Repair and Refurbish Cherry Hill Pool Slides project (estimated cost is $215,000). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 27. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. Aroma Artisan Pizza, 151 1st Avenue SW, Suite 100 (new). b. Buffalo Wild Wings – Blairs Ferry, 1100 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Suite 101. c. The Cooler, 4920 Johnson Avenue NW. d. The Harmac, 411 6th Avenue SE (adding permanent outdoor service area). e. Mirrorbox Theatre, 1200 Ellis Boulevard NW. f. Oyama Sushi Japanese Steakhouse, 5350 Council Street NE, Suite F. g. Pizza World, 4201 42nd Street NE, Suite 140 (new – change in license class). h. Quinton's Bar & Deli, 450 1st Street SW, Suite 101. i. Staybridge Suites, 4444 Czech Lane NE. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 28. Resolutions approving: 1439-10-24 a. Payment of bills. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1440-10-24 b. Payroll. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1441-10-24 c. Transfer of funds. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 7  29. Resolution appointing the following individual: 1442-10-24 a. Appointing Colleen O’Hare (effective through June 30, 2027) to the Housing Board of Appeals. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 30. Resolution approving a special event application and road closures for: 1443-10-24 a. Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K on November 28, 2024. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 31. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 1444-10-24 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – seven properties. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1445-10-24 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – five properties. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1446-10-24 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 42 properties. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1447-10-24 d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 15 properties. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 32. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments: 1448-10-24 a. Nixon Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement project, final payment in the amount of $13,072.42 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC (original contract amount was $249,920; final contract amount is $261,448.40). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 8 1449-10-24 b. Package 4 – Drainageway Derecho Cleanup project, final payment in the amount of $15,946.81 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Timberline Clearing, LLC (original contract amount was $444,730.21; final contract amount is $318,936.12). (Derecho) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1450-10-24 c. Package 5 – Drainageway Derecho Cleanup project, final payment in the amount of $11,171.30 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Bill Miller Logging, Inc. (original contract amount was $257,065; final contract amount is $223,426). (Derecho) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 33. Resolutions authorizing payment of Annual Economic Development Grants to: (Council Priority) 1451-10-24 a. The Fountains, LLC. 1452-10-24 b. HF Investments, LLC. 1453-10-24 c. Agile Ventures LLC. 1454-10-24 d. Clockhouse LLC. 1455-10-24 e. Apache Hose & Belting Company, Inc. 1456-10-24 f. Cedar Real Estate Group III, LLC. 1457-10-24 g. Green Development Sokol, LLC. 1458-10-24 h. Hunter Companies, LLC. 1459-10-24 i. 42nd and Edgewood, LLC. 1460-10-24 j. The Depot Development, LLC. 1461-10-24 k. Center Point Apartments, LLC. 1462-10-24 l. Creekside Apartments, LLC. 1463-10-24 m. Harris Oak Hill, LLC. 1464-10-24 n. Ptero, LC. 1465-10-24 o. Shadow River, LC. 1466-10-24 p. Miron Construction Co., Inc. 1467-10-24 q. Rowell Hardware Development, LLC. 1468-10-24 r. United Fire & Casualty Company. 1469-10-24 s. Knutson, LLC. 1470-10-24 t. Diamond V Mills, Inc. 1471-10-24 u. Kingston Corner, LLC. 1472-10-24 v. Progression, LC. 1473-10-24 w. Lil’ Drug Store Products, Inc. 1474-10-24 x. Station on First, LLC. 1475-10-24 y. 427 1st Street SE LLC. 1476-10-24 z. Newbo Development Group LLC. 1477-10-24 aa. PCI Parking Garage, Inc. 1478-10-24 ab. Skogman Construction Company of Iowa. 1479-10-24 ac. Sonoma Square Partners, LP. 9 1480-10-24 ad. Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. 1481-10-24 ae. 9920 Atlantic Prop LLC. 1482-10-24 af. CW Sundiver, LLC. 1483-10-24 ag. Progression, LC. 1484-10-24 ah. H and V Development, LLC. 1485-10-24 ai. Hidden Creek Apartments, LLC. 1486-10-24 aj. Boyson Road Development LC. 1487-10-24 ak. New Buffalo Land Co. LLC. 1488-10-24 al. New Bohemia Station, LLC. 1489-10-24 am. Nan Ran, Inc. 1490-10-24 an. GRR-DTE, LLC. 1491-10-24 ao. LTRI LLC. 1492-10-24 ap. LTRI LLC. 1493-10-24 aq. Wright Capital Investment LLC. 1494-10-24 ar. ABC Disposal Systems, Inc. 1495-10-24 as. West Side Transport, Inc. 1496-10-24 at. Road Machinery & Supply. 1497-10-24 au. Worley Warehousing, Inc. 1498-10-24 av. OFB LLC. 1499-10-24 aw. OFB LLC. 1500-10-24 ax. 2nd Street Properties LLC. 1501-10-24 ay. New Buffalo Land Co. LLC. 1502-10-24 az. Midwest Commerce V LLC. 1503-10-24 ba. Palmer Building LLC. 1504-10-24 bb. Rockwell Collins, Inc. 1505-10-24 bc. 2025 Development Group LLC. 1506-10-24 bd. Old Mission LLC. 1507-10-24 be. Sadler Power Train Inc. 1508-10-24 bf. Federal Express Corp. 1509-10-24 bg. The Hub LLC. 1510-10-24 bh. Cedar Rapids Building Partners LLC. 1511-10-24 bi. Altorfer, Inc. 1512-10-24 bj. Rexco Equipment, Inc. 1513-10-24 bk. Big Ben LLC. 1514-10-24 bl. 1st and 1st LLC. 1515-10-24 bm. Watts Group Development Inc. 1516-10-24 bn. LG Development Corporation. 1517-10-24 bo. NewBo Lofts LLC. 1518-10-24 bp. Rose Cottage Villas LC. 1519-10-24 bq. D Taggart Holdings, Inc. 1520-10-24 br. Conveyor Eng & MFG Co. 1521-10-24 bs. 655 Capital LLC. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 10  34. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 1522-10-24 a. Own and Operate Agreement with the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation for the construction and development of the Westside Library project. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1523-10-24 b. Grant application and agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund two Housing and Family Self-Sufficiency Program Coordinator positions. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1524-10-24 c. Amendments to grant agreements with the Iowa Economic Development Authority for a total amount of $390,000 for the Multi-Family New Construction Program. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1525-10-24 d. Grant agreement in the amount of $19,949.91 with the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division for Iowa Hazmat Task Force training. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1526-10-24 e. Grant application in the amount of $25,000 to the CN Railroad-America in Bloom “EcoConnexions from the Ground Up” program to plant 150 trees in parks as part of the ReLeaf project. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1527-10-24 f. Purchase Agreement with Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. for a 2028 Velocity pumper fire apparatus for the Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $1,224,768. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1528-10-24 g. Fleet Services Division purchase of 21 emergency equipment packages from Keltek Inc. for Police Department vehicles for a total amount of $559,574.10. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 11 1529-10-24 h. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with Kiesler Police Supply, Inc. for ammunition for the Police Department for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; renewal contract amount is $100,000). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1530-10-24 i. Contract with Confluence, Inc. for Tree of Five Seasons Park landscape plans for the Parks and Recreation Department for an amount not to exceed $239,350. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1531-10-24 j. Amendment No. 5 to the contract with L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. for asphalt for the Streets Division to increase volume for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 (original contract amount was $1,200,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,200,000). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1532-10-24 k. Fleet Services Division purchase of a generator for use by the Water Pollution Control Facility from Altorfer Rents in the amount of $109,440. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1533-10-24 l. Amendment No. 21 to the Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $115,139 in connection with the Cedar Rapids Flood Mitigation System – West Side Phase 1 Consulting Services project (original contract amount was $3,409,543; total contract amount with this amendment is $30,800,819). (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1534-10-24 m. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder and Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $106,500 for engineering design services in connection with the Kirkwood Boulevard SW from Kirkwood Court to Rolling Ridge Drive Rehabilitation project (original contract amount was $268,500; total contract amount with this amendment is $375,000). (Paving for Progress) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 12 1535-10-24 n. Professional Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $227,513 for construction observation and materials testing services in connection with the Parking Ramp at 1st and 1st West project. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1536-10-24 o. Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $45,500 for engineering design services in connection with the 5th Avenue SE from 5th Street to 19th Street Pavement Rehabilitation project (original contract amount was $339,847; total contract amount with this amendment is $493,950). (Paving for Progress) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1537-10-24 p. Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $251,482.20 with Maxwell Construction for the Prairie Valley Feeder Main Relocation project (original contract amount was $3,347,810.45; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,313,092.65). (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1538-10-24 q. Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $55,065.78 with Rathje Construction Co. for the Tower Terrace Road Phase B PCC Pavement project (original contract amount was $4,974,259.71; total contract amount with this amendment is $5,079,148.74). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1539-10-24 r. Accepting previously recorded easements along Interstate 380 from the State of Iowa to accommodate the Cedar River Flood Control project. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1540-10-24 s. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $13,840,000, bond and insurance of Tricon General Construction, Inc. for the LightLine Loop project (estimated cost was $12,320,000). (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 13  35. Report on bids for the Truss Building project (estimated cost is $360,000) (Jason Stancliffe). l. 1541-10-24 a. Resolution rejecting the bid for the Truss Building project. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 36. Report on bids for the 8th Avenue SE between 5th and 7th Streets Streetscape Improvements project (estimated cost is $220,000) (Ken DeKeyser). (Council Priority) m. 1542-10-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $180,338.66, plus incentive up to $5,000, bond and insurance of C-2 Creative Concrete for the 8th Avenue SE between 5th and 7th Streets Streetscape Improvements project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 37. Report on bids for the Water Pollution Control Facility – Decant Tank Improvements project (estimated cost with allowance is $1,800,000) (Terry Tiedemann). (Council Priority) n. 1543-10-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,780,000, bond and insurance of Tricon General Construction, Inc. for the Water Pollution Control Facility – Decant Tank Improvements project. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. Motion to adjourn. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 5:28 PM to meet Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 12:00 noon. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 14