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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION December 3, 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. Resolutions and motions were adopted with all Council members and Mayor O’Donnell voting “Aye” unless noted. 1. A scheduled public hearing to consider a Development Agreement with Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC for the construction of a casino between F and I Avenues and 1st and 5th Streets NW was cancelled at the request of the City Manager's Office. (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. 2. A public hearing was held to consider annexation of land generally located along Walford Road east of 18th Street SW as requested by the Cedar Rapids Airport Commission (Jeff Wozencraft). No comments or objections were heard or filed. a. 1622-12-24 a. Resolution authorizing the annexation of land generally located along Walford Road east of 18th Street SW as requested by the Cedar Rapids Airport Commission. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 3. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 42nd Street NE from Edgewood Road to Pine View Drive Pavement Improvements project (estimated cost is $5,100,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. 1623-12-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 42nd Street NE from Edgewood Road to Pine View Drive Pavement Improvements project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1  4. A public hearing was held to consider the Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Service Replacement project (Ben Worrell). No comments or objections were heard. One written objection was filed. c. 1624-12-24 a. Resolution adopting the Resolution of Necessity without amendment for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Service Replacement project. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 5. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY25 Sanitary Sewer Point Repairs project (estimated cost is $220,000) (Ben Worrell). No comments or objections were heard or filed. d. 1625-12-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY25 Sanitary Sewer Point Repairs project. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 6. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Replace Ribbon Board at Vets Stadium project (estimated cost is $600,000) (Doug Nelson). No comments or objections were heard or filed. e. 1626-12-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Replace Ribbon Board at Vets Stadium project. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. Council member Maier requested that Item No. 27d be moved from the consent agenda to the regular agenda. Motion to approve the agenda as amended. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved as amended. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 7. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 2 1627-12-24 8. Resolution establishing all-way stop control at the intersection of Gibson Drive and Carpenter Road NE and rescinding Resolution No. 1000-07-06, which established two-way stop control at the intersection. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1628-12-24 9. Resolution adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for the payment thereof for the Daniels Street (1500) NE project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1629-12-24 10. Resolution approving and authorizing a form of Loan and Disbursement Agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority; authorizing, providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $93,600,000 in Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2024D; and providing for a method of payment of the notes, which includes approval of a Tax Exemption Certificate. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1630-12-24 11. Resolution approving and authorizing a form of Loan and Disbursement Agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority; authorizing, providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $22,100,000 in Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2024E; and providing for a method of payment of the notes. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1631-12-24 12. Resolution designating a 0.38-acre parcel of 42nd Street NE as City-owned right-of- way to support the 42nd Street NE Improvements – Phase 1 from River Ridge Drive to Pine View Drive project and future utility, traffic and roadway needs. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1632-12-24 13. Resolution establishing a 20-foot sanitary sewer easement at 515 8th Street NW, south of E Avenue NW, to protect existing facilities and accommodate any future development. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1633-12-24 14. Resolution establishing a 0.04-acre storm sewer easement at 515 8th Street NW, south of E Avenue NW, to protect existing facilities and accommodate any future development. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 3 1634-12-24 15. Resolution authorizing relocation benefits for a total amount not to exceed $21,100 to Matthew Robinette for land at 1523 5th Street NW in connection with the West Side Flood Control System project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1635-12-24 16. Resolution accepting the established fair market value in the amount of $16,400 for the acquisition of right-of-way and a Temporary Construction Easement from 1031 Pros Title Holder 1116, LLC for land at 4333 Edgewood Road NE and 4515 North River Boulevard NE in connection with the Edgewood Road Trail, from Glass Road NE to approximately 305' south of Blairs Ferry Road project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1636-12-24 17. Resolution authorizing a Police Captain to attend the Senior Management Institute for Police in Boston, MA in July 2025 for an estimated amount not to exceed $20,000. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1637-12-24 18. Resolution setting a public hearing for December 17, 2024 to consider the vacation of a 0.09-acre access easement adjacent to the easterly corner of the intersection of 5th Street and 6th Avenue SE as requested by Abbe Center for Community Mental Health, Inc. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 19. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. December 17, 2024 – to consider a Development Agreement with Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC for the construction of a casino between F and I Avenues and 1st and 5th Streets NW. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. b. December 17, 2024 – to consider a Development Agreement with 860 17th St, LLC for the redevelopment of the former Higley Mansion at 860 17th Street SE. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. c. December 17, 2024 – to consider a change of zone for property at 6200 26th Street SW from A-AG, Agriculture District, to I-GI, General Industrial District, as requested by Corridor Developers. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 4  d. December 17, 2024 – to consider a change of zone for property 1201 Summit Avenue SW from S-RL1, Suburban Residential Low Single Unit District, to S- RLF-PUD, Suburban Residential Low Flex District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay, as requested by Ginkgo Ridge, LLC and Capital B, LLC. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. e. December 17, 2024 – to consider a change of zone for property south of McCarran Avenue NE and east of Sunny Spring Drive NE from A-AG, Agriculture District, to S-RLF, Suburban Residential Low Flex District, as requested by Midwest Development Company, Nisha and Shanka Chetry, and Nolan and Melissa Determan. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. f. December 17, 2024 – to review the status of funded activities for Single-Family New Construction Program (ROOTs) projects at 124 Meadowlark Lane NW (Contract No. 20-DRH-011) and 164 Cherry Hill Road NW (Contract No. 20- DRH-009), funded through the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Program. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 20. 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. December 17, 2024 – Molecular Sieve Installation – Package 2 project (estimated cost is $300,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. b. December 17, 2024 – Walford Road from 6th Street SW to 1,350 Feet West project (estimated cost is $1,590,000). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 21. Motion assessing civil penalties for violation of State Code regarding the sale of alcohol to minors against: a. The Map Room, 416 3rd Street SE (first offense – $500). b. Spare Time Cedar Rapids, 4601 1st Avenue SE (first offense – $500). c. Stadium Bar & Grill, 957 Rockford Road SW (first offense – $500). d. Starlite Room, 3300 1st Avenue NE (first offense – $500). e. Texas Roadhouse, 2605 Edgewood Road SW (first offense – $500). f. Third Base Brewery, 500 Blairs Ferry Road NE (first offense – $500). g. Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery, 616 2nd Avenue SE (first offense – $500). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 5  22. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. Bandana’s Bar-B-Q, 3707 1st Avenue SE. b. Big Grove Cedar Rapids, 170 1st Street SW. c. Cafe Tacuba, 1006 3rd Street SE. d. Cedar Rapids Galaxy 16 Cinema, 5340 Council Street NE. e. CityWalk Eatery, 102 2nd Street SE (new – formerly Barrel House). f. Little Bohemia, 1317 3rd Street SE. g. Pickle Palace, 101 1st Avenue SW. h. Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery, 616 2nd Avenue SE. i. Tycoon, 427 2nd Avenue SE (5-day license for an event). j. Union Station, 1724 16th Avenue SW. k. Union Station Hall, 1736 16th Avenue SW. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 23. Resolutions approving: 1638-12-24 a. Payment of bills. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1639-12-24 b. Payroll. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1640-12-24 c. Transfer of funds. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 24. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 1641-12-24 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 16 properties. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1642-12-24 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – four properties. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1643-12-24 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 35 properties. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1644-12-24 d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 17 properties. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 6  25. Resolutions accepting subdivision improvements and approving Maintenance Bonds: 1645-12-24 a. PCC pavement in connection with the Old Bridge Road Relocation project and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $384,750.80. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1646-12-24 b. Storm sewer in connection with the Old Bridge Road Relocation project and 4- year Maintenance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $67,262. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 26. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments: 1647-12-24 a. Edgewood Road NE from IA 100 to Blairs Ferry Road PCC Pavement – Grade and Replace project, final payment in the amount of $30,000 and 5-year Performance Bond submitted by Midwest Concrete, Inc. (original contract amount was $1,693,992.11; final contract amount is $1,700,683.35). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1648-12-24 b. NWTP Chlorine Contact Basin Repairs project, final payment in the amount of $17,071 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Minturn, Inc. (original contract amount was $327,800; final contract amount is $341,420). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1649-12-24 c. Transit Camera Replacement project and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by IT Outlet (original contract amount was $57,761; final contract amount is $57,761). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 27. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 1650-12-24 a. Grant agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library to fund landscaping improvements, and a Memorandum of Agreement with the museum in connection with the grant. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1651-12-24 b. Minimum Assessment Agreement with Rex Real Estate LLC for the construction of a new headquarters building at 551 50th Avenue Drive SW. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 7 1652-12-24 c. Accepting an Affidavit for Service Line Reimbursement from Charles and Louisia Harrison for replacement of the water service line at 1710 7th Avenue SE. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1653-12-24 e. Contract with WoodRiver Energy, LLC to provide natural gas for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division for an annual amount not to exceed $1,700,000. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1654-12-24 f. Amendment No. 6 to the contract with Keltek, Inc. for police pursuit vehicle upfit services for the Fleet Services Division to add work in the amount of $55,660 (original contract amount was $80,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $135,660). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1655-12-24 g. Purchase of wholesale beer and related products from 7G Distributing LLC and Iowa Beverage for a total amount of $230,000 for 2025 concession sales for the Golf Division and the Recreation Division. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1656-12-24 h. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with Delta Dental of Iowa for 2025 dental insurance services and benefits for the Human Resources Department for an amount not to exceed $1,148,116. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1657-12-24 i. Renewal of the health insurance administration agreement with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for an amount not to exceed $1,594,844.40 for 2025. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1658-12-24 j. Contract with Computer Aid, Inc. for staff augmentation services for the Information Technology Department for two years for a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1659-12-24 k. Contract with Carus LLC for zinc orthophosphate for the Water Division for an annual amount not to exceed $163,300. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1660-12-24 l. Contract with Tanner Industries, Inc. for anhydrous ammonia for the Water Division for an annual amount not to exceed $117,720. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 8 1661-12-24 m. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with Univar Solutions USA, Inc. for sodium silicofluoride for the Water Division for an annual amount not to exceed $151,040 (original contract amount was $151,040; renewal contract amount is $151,040). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1662-12-24 n. Amendment No. 10 to renew the contract with Alexander Chemical Corporation for liquid chlorine for the Water Division and the Water Pollution Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $1,800,000 (original contract amount was $900,000; renewal contract amount is $1,800,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1663-12-24 o. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with Mississippi Lime Company for quicklime for the Water Division and the Water Pollution Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $4,135,000 (original contract amount was $2,600,000; renewal contract amount is $4,135,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1664-12-24 p. Contract with Crawford Quarry Co. Inc. for lagoon ash sand storage for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $565,000. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1665-12-24 q. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with Hydrite Chemical Company for liquid magnesium bisulfite for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $687,500 (original contract amount was $586,500; renewal contract amount is $687,500). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1666-12-24 r. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with Hydrite Chemical Company for nitric acid for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $124,200 (original contract amount was $116,100; renewal contract amount is $124,200). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1667-12-24 s. Amendment No. 6 to renew the contract with Hydrite Chemical Company for phosphoric acid for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $103,000 (original contract amount was $200,000; renewal contract amount is $103,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 9 1668-12-24 t. Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Inland Environmental Resources, Inc. for magnesium hydroxide for the Water Pollution Control Facility to increase volume for an amount not to exceed $200,000 (original contract amount was $914,200; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,114,200). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1669-12-24 u. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with Linde, Inc. for liquid carbon dioxide for the Water Division for an annual amount not to exceed $447,500 (original contract amount was $435,000; renewal contract amount is $447,500). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1670-12-24 v. Contract with Linde, Inc. for liquid oxygen for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $198,000. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1671-12-24 w. Amendment No. 6 to the contract with Mike McMurrin Trucking, Inc. for land application of biosolids for the Water Pollution Control Facility to increase volume for an amount not to exceed $50,000 (original contract amount was $142,500; total contract amount with this amendment is $212,172.79). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1672-12-24 x. Contract with Newell Machinery Company, Inc. for millwright services for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $100,000. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1673-12-24 y. Contract with Polydyne, Inc. for Polymer Clarifloc C-321 for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $1,155,000. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1674-12-24 z. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with Rowell Chemical Corporation for sodium hydroxide for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $357,500 (original contract amount was $350,000; renewal contract amount is $357,500). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1675-12-24 aa. Amendment No. 3 to the contract with Rowell Chemical Corporation for sodium hypochlorite for the Water Pollution Control Facility to increase volume in the amount of $40,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $140,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 10 1676-12-24 ab. Contract with USP Technologies for hydrogen peroxide for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $117,530. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1677-12-24 ac. Contract with Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping, Inc. for the Emergency Spreading of Biosolids project for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $100,000. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1678-12-24 ad. Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation for an amount not to exceed $35,000 to add work for the WPCF Primary Clarifier Rehabilitation project (original contract amount was $270,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $305,000). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1679-12-24 ae. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $117,000 for the WPCF Clean Hydrogen Study project (original contract amount was $75,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $192,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1680-12-24 af. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $105,006 to add work for the WPCF DAFT Improvements project (original contract amount was $642,100; total contract amount with this amendment is $747,106). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1681-12-24 ag. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Shoemaker & Haaland Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $25,500 for design services in connection with the Vinton Ditch Sediment Removal project (original contract amount was $41,750; total contract amount with this amendment is $67,250). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1682-12-24 ah. Professional Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,733,438 for the WPCF Process Improvements – Contract 2 Special Inspections project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1683-12-24 ai. Change Order No. 8 deducting the amount of $81,214.21 with Boomerang Corp. for the Middle McLoud Run Advanced Grading project (original contract amount was $2,646,566.50; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,181,473.45). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 11 1684-12-24 aj. Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $715 and Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $980.40 with Cramer and Associates, Inc. for the Edgewood Road Trail Phase 2B – Bridge Modifications and Trail project (original contract amount was $3,709,833.91; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,819,476.87). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1685-12-24 ak. Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $61,716.29 with Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the 2024 Pavement Milling and Curb Repair project (original contract amount was $4,052,589.13; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,576,140.25). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1686-12-24 al. Change Order No. 11 in the amount of $7,146.28 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 $3,459,636.60). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1687-12-24 am. Change Order No. 23 in the amount of $160,891.62 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 $22,954,075.19). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1688-12-24 an. Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $11,380.21 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 $1,824,312.21). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1689-12-24 ao. Change Order No. 15 in the amount of $30,250.42 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 $8,574,414.78). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1690-12-24 ap. Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $359.10 with Rathje Construction Co. 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 $3,993,826.57). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 12 1691-12-24 aq. Change Order No. 12 deducting the amount of $208,458.67 with Rathje Construction Co. for the Ingleside Drive SW Reconstruction project (original contract amount was $2,247,894.79; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,198,276.44). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1692-12-24 ar. Purchase agreements for Temporary Construction Easements with the owners of 29 properties for a total amount of $32,099 in connection with the Mount Vernon Road SE from 20th Street SE to 26th Street SE Pavement Improvement project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1693-12-24 as. Purchase agreements for Temporary Construction Easements with the owners of nine properties for a total amount of $10,425 in connection with the Mount Vernon Road SE from 20th Street SE to 26th Street SE Pavement Improvement project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1694-12-24 at. Agreement in the amount of $325 and accepting a Temporary Construction Easement from Marianne Ronquillo for land at 81 16th Avenue SW in connection with the LightLine Loop project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1695-12-24 au. Amending Resolution No. 1418-10-24, which awarded a contract to Valentine Construction Company for the 3rd Avenue SE at 10th Street Intersection Improvements project, to add an incentive of up to $10,000 (original contract amount was $159,456.60; total contract amount with this amendment is $169,456.60). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1696-12-24 27d. (Moved from Consent Agenda) Resolution authorizing execution of Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with American Solutions for Business for the printing of a magazine-style newsletter for the Communications Division for an annual amount not to exceed $205,000 (original contract amount was $175,000; renewal contract amount is $205,000). Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Nay: Council member Maier. Result: Approved. 13  28. Report on bids for the 2025 Sidewalk Infill project (estimated cost is $270,000) (Ben Worrell). (Council Priority) f. 1697-12-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $218,383.48, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Co. for the 2025 Sidewalk Infill project. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 048-24 29. Ordinance establishing the Rex Concrete Urban Revitalization Area for property at 551 50th Avenue Drive SW. (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member T. 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 Overland. Result: Adopted. 049-24 30. Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds 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 Priority) Council member T. Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Hoeger. 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. Motion to adjourn. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 12:56 PM to meet Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 14  CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION December 3, 2024, 11:00 AM City Council met in Special Session in the Culver Conference Room, 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. Motions were adopted with all Council members and Mayor O’Donnell voting “Aye” unless noted. Motion to go into closed session to discuss the annual performance review of the City Manager, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) (2024). Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Mayor O’Donnell polled the Council and all members voted Aye. Result: Approved. Motion to adjourn. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 11:46 AM. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 1