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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION December 17, 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, Ann Poe, Dale Todd and Ashley Vanorny. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Vanessa Chavez. The invocation was given by Council member Poe. Pledge of Allegiance. Council member Vanorny presented a Proclamation declaring December 2024 as Universal Human Rights Month. Resolutions and motions were adopted with all Council members and Mayor O’Donnell voting “Aye” unless noted. 1. A public hearing was held to consider 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 (Scott Mather and Bill Micheel). (Council Priority) One comment was heard. No written comments or objections were filed. a. 1698-12-24 a. Resolution authorizing execution of 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 T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Nay: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 2. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed Amendment No. 5 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. 1699-12-24 a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 5 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 1  3. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with 860 17th St, LLC for the redevelopment of the former Higley Mansion at 860 17th Street SE (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. c. 1700-12-24 a. Resolution authorizing execution of 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 Vanorny. Result: Approved. 4. A public hearing was held 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 (Sara Buck). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. 5. A public hearing was held 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. (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. d. 1701-12-24 a. Resolution vacating 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 member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Abstain: Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 6. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. e. a. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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 member Overland moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 2  7. A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 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 (Seth Gunnerson). No comments or objections were heard or filed. f. a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 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 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. Result: Approved. 8. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. g. a. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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 member Hoeger moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Maier. Result: Approved. 9. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Walford Road from 6th Street SW to 1,350 Feet West project (estimated cost is $1,590,000) (Ken DeKeyser). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. h. 1702-12-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Walford Road from 6th Street SW to 1,350 Feet West project. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 3  10. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Molecular Sieve Installation – Package 2 project (estimated cost is $300,000) (Brandon Jennings). No comments or objections were heard or filed. i. 1703-12-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Molecular Sieve Installation – Package 2 project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. City Manager Pomeranz requested that Item No. 23g (liquor license for Mas Margaritas, 588 Boyson Road NE, Suite #124) be removed from the agenda, and that Item No. 28h be corrected to refer to property at 846 9th Avenue SE. Motion to approve the agenda as amended. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved as amended. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 11. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1704-12-24 12. Resolution authorizing a pay increase for the City Manager effective September 20, 2024. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1705-12-24 13. Resolution reappointing Ann Poe as Mayor Pro Tempore through December 31, 2025. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1706-12-24 14. Resolution designating Jim Flitz as a hearing officer for matters related to alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, tobacco, nicotine and vapor through December 31, 2025. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1707-12-24 15. Resolution adopting an updated Building Services fee schedule for building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits effective January 1, 2025. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 4 1708-12-24 16. Resolution adopting an updated Development Services fee schedule for land development permits and services effective January 1, 2025. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1709-12-24 17. Resolution adopting annual priorities for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1710-12-24 18. Resolution amending Resolution No. 0149-02-24 to revise the Final Assessment Schedule for the 6th Street SW from 33rd Avenue to Wilson Avenue Pavement, Sidewalk and Water Main Improvements project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1711-12-24 19. Resolution directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications, form of contract and notice to bidders for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Service Replacement project. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1712-12-24 20. Resolution referring to the Linn County Compensation Commission the partial acquisition of right-of-way and a Temporary Construction Easement from land at 4333 Edgewood Road NE and 4515 North River Boulevard NE, owned by 1031 Pros Title Holder 1116, LLC, in connection with the Edgewood Road Trail, from Glass Road NE to approximately 305’ south of Blairs Ferry Road project. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1713-12-24 21. Resolution setting a public hearing for January 28, 2025, 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 Google Urban Renewal Area along 76th Avenue SW and Edgewood Road SW. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 22. 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. January 14, 2025 – 3rd Street SW from Diagonal Drive to 3rd Avenue Reconstruction project (estimated cost is $2,830,000). (Paving for Progress) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 5  b. January 14, 2025 – 5th Avenue SE from 5th Street to 19th Street Pavement Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $4,390,000). (Paving for Progress) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 23. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. Brucemore, 2160 Linden Drive SE (5-day license for ran event). b. Brucemore, 2160 Linden Drive SE (14-day license for an event). c. CJ’s Sports Bar & Grill, 62 17th Avenue SW. d. Escapology Cedar Rapids, 3998 Westdale Parkway SW, Unit 400. e. The Fireside Tavern, 411 1st Street SE (new – formerly Chop House Downtown). f. The Inn, 175 Jacolyn Drive NW. h. Mulligan’s Pub, 1080 Old Marion Road NE, Suite A. i. Orchestra Iowa, 119 3rd Avenue SE. j. Otis’ Tailgators Sports Bar, 3969 Center Point Road NE. k. The Station, 3645 Stone Creek Circle SW. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 24. Resolutions approving: 1714-12-24 a. Payment of bills. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1715-12-24 b. Payroll. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 25. Resolutions appointing, reappointing and thanking the following individuals: 1716-12-24 a. Appointing Loren Hartelt (effective through June 30, 2027) to the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1717-12-24 b. Reappointing Ashley Vanorny (effective through December 31, 2027) to the Area Ambulance Board of Directors. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1718-12-24 c. Reappointing Mike Duffy, Roy Hesemann and Jennifer Pratt (effective through December 31, 2027) to the Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency Board. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 6 1719-12-24 d. Reappointing Bill Micheel, Scott Olson and Jeffrey Pomeranz (effective through December 31, 2028) as members to the Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1720-12-24 e. Appointing Taylor Burgin and reappointing Rob Davis, Mike Duffy, Amanda Grieder, Ron Griffith, Seth Gunnerson, Marty Hoeger, Christine Knapp, Mathew Langley, David Maier, Lauren Michael, Tyler Olson, Scott Overland, Cari Pauli, Ann Poe, Hashim Taylor, Alissa Van Sloten, Dave Wallace, Doug Wilson and Ben Worrell (effective through December 31, 2025) as alternate representatives to the Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1721-12-24 f. Vote of thanks to Jasmine Megowan and Danielle Rodriguez for serving on the Affordable Housing Commission. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1722-12-24 g. Vote of thanks to Casey Dix for serving as an alternate representative on the Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 26. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 1723-12-24 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 15 properties. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1724-12-24 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – six properties. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1725-12-24 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 41 properties. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1726-12-24 d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 17 properties. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 7  27. Resolution accepting project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing final payment: 1727-12-24 a. Ingleside Drive SW Reconstruction project, final payment in the amount of $109,913.82 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co. (original contract amount was $2,247,894.79; final contract amount is $2,198,276.44). (Paving for Progress) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 28. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 1728-12-24 a. Reallocation of $79,500 in American Rescue Plan Act funding from the Westside Library and Opportunity Center Park Concept to the Parks and Recreation Department for future park construction and amenities. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1729-12-24 b. Amendments extending the Subrecipient Agreements with nine agencies receiving American Rescue Plan Act funding for affordable housing and social service projects. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1730-12-24 c. Amendment No. 2 to the Subrecipient Agreement for American Rescue Plan Act funding with the Life Enrichment Center for its Senior Outreach program. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1731-12-24 d. Negotiation and execution of a funding agreement with the Federal Highway Administration for a U.S. Department of Transportation PROTECT Grant in the amount of $56,400,000 for the 8th Avenue Arc of Justice Bridge Replacement over the Cedar River project. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1732-12-24 e. Amendment No. 1 to the 28E Agreement to continue to build edge of field structures on private agricultural land in the Middle Cedar River Watershed. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1733-12-24 f. Memorandum of Agreement with NewBoCo for an Economic Development Implementation Grant in the amount of $100,000 for fiscal year 2025. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 8 1734-12-24 g. Memorandum of Agreement with GreatAmerica Building, LLC for the property at 535 and 625 1st Street SE to outline the various operative agreements the parties intend to enter into separately in connection with the Cedar River Flood Control System project. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1735-12-24 h. Non-Franchise Utility Permit Agreement with Mercy Medical Center to occupy a portion of City right-of-way for the purpose of installing conduit for a fiber network system at 846 9th Avenue SE. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1736-12-24 i. Agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company permitting the lease, assignment or sale of existing dark fiber facilities in the City right-of-way. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1737-12-24 j. Accepting an Affidavit for Service Line Reimbursement from Charles, Louisa and Tosha Harrison for the replacement of the water service line at 620 17th Street SE. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1738-12-24 k. Amendment No. 4 to renew the contract with Copyworks for as-needed printing and high-speed copying for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; renewal contract amount is $100,000). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1739-12-24 l. Purchase of excess casualty insurance coverage through TrueNorth Companies, LC from States Self-Insurers Risk Retention Group in the amount of $751,448. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1740-12-24 m. Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for a strategic parking plan for the Economic and Development Services Department for an amount not to exceed $165,000. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1741-12-24 n. Contract with RotoRooter for sewer televising services for the Public Works Department for two years for a total amount not to exceed $750,000. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1742-12-24 o. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with JCG Land Services for acquisition support services for the Public Works Department to increase volume for an amount not to exceed $135,000 (original contract amount was $50,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $185,000). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 9 1743-12-24 p. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for acquisition support services for the Public Works Department to increase volume for an amount not to exceed $50,000 (original contract amount was $50,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $100,000). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1744-12-24 q. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with UnityPoint Health Work Well Solutions for occupational health services for the Human Resources Department and the Safety Division for three years for a total amount not to exceed $750,000 (original contract amount was $750,000; renewal contract amount is $750,000). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1745-12-24 r. Contract with Bowker Pinnacle Mechanical for the WPCF Solids Dewatering Desiccant Air Dryers project for the Water Pollution Control Facility in the amount of $209,000. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1746-12-24 s. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with Inland Environmental Resources, Inc. for magnesium hydroxide for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $1,346,000 (original contract amount was $882,000; renewal contract amount is $1,346,000). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1747-12-24 t. Amendment No. 4 to renew the contract with Rowell Chemical Corporation for sodium hypochlorite for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an annual amount not to exceed $132,000 (original contract amount was $70,500; renewal contract amount is $132,000). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1748-12-24 u. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Anderson Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $60,982 for the Water Pollution Control Feeder Main Extension – Design Phase project (original contract amount was $538,176; total contract amount with this amendment is $599,158). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1749-12-24 v. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC for an amount not to exceed $21,021 for the 8th Avenue SW Box Culvert Replacement project (original contract amount was $87,634; total contract amount with this amendment is $108,655). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 10 1750-12-24 w. Amendment No. 22 to the Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $88,416 for 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 $30,889,235). (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1751-12-24 x. Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Shive-Hattery, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $5,300 for the 35th Street NE from Oakland Road to F Avenue Pavement Reconstruction project (original contract amount was $540,640; total contract amount with this amendment is $625,940). (Paving for Progress) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1752-12-24 y. Amendment No. 9 to the Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International in the amount of $193,500 for the FCS Bridge and Riverfront Improvements project (original contract amount was $3,287,086; total contract amount with this amendment is $11,723,448). (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1753-12-24 z. Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $52,831.85 with Cramer & 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 $3,872,308.72). (Paving for Progress) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1754-12-24 aa. Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $25,746.46 with McComas-Lacina Construction, LC for the Central Fire & Fire Station #3 ADA Renovations project (original contract amount was $407,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $446,948.50). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1755-12-24 ab. Change Order No. 14 in the amount of $418,035.19 with Miron Construction Co., Inc. for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Softening Basin Addition project (original contract amount was $19,232,300; total contract amount with this amendment is $19,956,253.62). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1756-12-24 ac. Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $30,879.90 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 $5,188,004.77). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 11 1757-12-24 ad. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $165,902 and accepting a Warranty Deed and a Temporary Construction Easement from IES Utilities Inc. for land at 3105 E Avenue NW in connection with the E Avenue NW West of 28th Street Stormwater Detention Basin project, and authorizing reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $308,918.43 for the relocation of underground utilities. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1758-12-24 ae. Accepting a Sanitary Sewer Easement from Iowa Land & Building Company for property north of 76th Avenue SW and east of Old Bridge Road SW. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1759-12-24 af. Purchase agreements for Temporary Construction Easements with the owners of three properties for a total amount of $3,390 in connection with the Mount Vernon Road SE from 20th Street SE to 26th Street SE Pavement Improvement project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 29. Report on bids for the Glass Road Tank Reconditioning project (estimated cost is $538,000) (Brandon Jennings). (Council Priority) 30. Report on bids for the Replace Ribbon Board at Vets Stadium project (estimated cost is $600,000) (Doug Nelson). 31. Report on bids for the River Wall Repair and Balustrade Replacement & City Hall Storm Sewer project (estimated cost is $1,020,000) (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) j. 1760-12-24 a. Resolution rejecting all bids for the River Wall Repair and Balustrade Replacement & City Hall Storm Sewer project. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 32. Report on bids for the Alliant Energy LightLine Bridge project (estimated cost is $11,300,000) (Brenna Fall). (Council Priority) k. 1761-12-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $14,929,902.80, plus incentive up to $65,000, bond and insurance of General Constructors Inc. for the Alliant Energy LightLine Bridge project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 12  33. Report on bids for the FY25 Sanitary Sewer Point Repairs project (estimated cost is $220,000) (Ben Worrell). l. 1762-12-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $204,953.68, bond and insurance of B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the FY25 Sanitary Sewer Point Repairs project. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 34. Report on bids for the Stickle Drive NE at 4th Street East Central Quiet Zone Improvements project (estimated cost is $680,000) (Ken DeKeyser). (Council Priority) m. 1763-12-24 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $549,921.20, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the Stickle Drive NE at 4th Street East Central Quiet Zone Improvements project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 1764-12-24 35. Presentation and resolution authorizing City financial incentives under the Green Building Economic Development Program for the redevelopment of property at 150 1st Avenue NE as proposed by 150 1st LLC (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. Motion to adjourn. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 5:38 PM to meet Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 12:00 noon. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 13