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Cedar Rapids, IA · January 28, 2025

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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION January 28, 2025, 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 David Maier, Scott Olson, Tyler Olson, Scott Overland, Ann Poe, Dale Todd and Ashley Vanorny. Absent, Council member Marty Hoeger. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and Assistant City Attorney Trish Kropf. The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Sam Anderson. Pledge of Allegiance. Council member Poe presented a Proclamation declaring January 17, 2025 as A Day of Mentoring: Celebrating 50 Years of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa. A presentation regarding the Downtown Vision Plan Quarterly Update was given by Jennifer Pratt and Caleb Knutson of the Downtown District. 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 Urban Renewal Plan for the proposed Google Urban Renewal Area along 76th Avenue SW and Edgewood Road SW, and the collection of tax increments therein (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) One comment was heard. No written comments or objections were filed. a. 0071-01-25 a. Resolution approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Google Urban Renewal Area along 76th Avenue SW and Edgewood Road SW. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Abstain: Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. b. First Reading: Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the Google Urban Renewal Area along 76th Avenue SW and Edgewood Road SW. Council member S. 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 Todd. Abstain: Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 1 2. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with QTS Cedar Rapids I, LLC for a data center campus along 76th Avenue SW (Jeff Pomeranz, Scott Mather and Bill Micheel). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard. One written comment was filed. b. 0072-01-25 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with QTS Cedar Rapids I, LLC for a data center campus along 76th Avenue SW. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Abstain: Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 3. A public hearing was held to consider the vacation of a sanitary sewer easement north of Walford Road and east of Interstate 380 (Rob Davis). No comments or objections were heard or filed. c. 0073-01-25 a. Resolution vacating a sanitary sewer easement north of Walford Road and east of Interstate 380. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council members Hoeger, S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 4. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 3rd Street SE East of 16th Avenue Public Parking Lot Improvements project (estimated cost is $205,000) (Doug Wilson). No comments or objections were heard or filed. d. 0074-01-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 3rd Street SE East of 16th Avenue Public Parking Lot Improvements project. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council members Hoeger, S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 5. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 8th Street NW from D Avenue to E Avenue Reconstruction project (estimated cost is $230,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) No comments or objections were heard or filed. e. 0075-01-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 8th Street NW from D Avenue to E Avenue Reconstruction project. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 2 6. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the E Avenue NW West of 28th Street Detention Basin project (estimated cost is $2,440,000) (Ben Worrell). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. f. 0076-01-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the E Avenue NW West of 28th Street Detention Basin project. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 7. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Service Replacement project (estimated cost is $510,000) (Ben Worrell). No comments or objections were heard or filed. g. 0077-01-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Service Replacement project. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the agenda. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 8. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0078-01-25 9. Resolution declaring an official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to issue debt to reimburse the City for certain original expenditures paid in connection with specified projects. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 3 0079-01-25 10. Resolution reauthorizing the Economic Development Implementation Grant Program for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0080-01-25 11. Resolution accepting the annual reports required for recertification of the City's Community Rating System status with the Federal Emergency Management Agency so property owners can continue to receive discounts on flood insurance. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0081-01-25 12. Resolution authorizing execution of a Letter of Agreement with Chauffeurs, Teamsters, and Helpers Local 238 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0082-01-25 13. Resolution authorizing the reimbursement of moving expenses in an amount not to exceed $848 for Matthew Robinette, associated with the purchase of land at 1523 5th Street NW in connection with the West Side Flood Control System project, for a total amount of $21,447 in relocation benefits. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0083-01-25 14. Resolution authorizing the establishment of stop control at the intersection of Viola Street NE and Gibson Drive, stopping all traffic on Viola Street for traffic on Gibson Drive. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0084-01-25 15. Resolution setting a public hearing for February 25, 2025 and consultation with affected taxing entities on the proposed Amendment No. 8 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated I-380 Corridor Urban Renewal Area. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 4 0085-01-25 16. Resolution setting a public hearing for February 25, 2025, consultation with affected taxing entities, and referral to the City Planning Commission for a report and recommendation on the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Edgewood Industrial Park Urban Renewal Area along 64th Avenue SW and 26th Street SW. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0086-01-25 17. Resolution setting a public hearing for February 25, 2025, consultation with affected taxing entities, and referral to the City Planning Commission for a report and recommendation on the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Lindale Urban Renewal Area, generally including Lindale Mall between Collins Road NE and First Avenue NE. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0087-01-25 18. Resolution determining the necessity and setting a public hearing for March 11, 2025 to consider establishment of an Urban Revitalization Area for property at 2055 North Towne Lane NE as proposed by Cedar Rapids Industrial Property, LLC. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 19. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. February 11, 2025 – to consider obtaining citizen input concerning community development needs and budget priorities for the City’s annual entitlement programs, including the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs, in preparation for the creation of a new five- year “Consolidated Plan” strategy document. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. b. February 11, 2025 – to consider public comments regarding identification of community development needs, program funding for development of proposed activities, and program performance for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs, prior to developing an Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 5 c. February 11, 2025 – to consider a Development Agreement with 150 1st LLC for the redevelopment of property at 150 1st Avenue NE. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. d. February 25, 2025 – to consider the proposed issuance of not to exceed $49,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for Essential Corporate Purposes (Essential Corporate Purpose – 1). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. e. February 25, 2025 – to consider the proposed issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for General Corporate Purposes (General Corporate Purpose – 2). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. f. February 25, 2025 – to consider the proposed issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for General Corporate Purposes (General Corporate Purpose – 3). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. g. February 25, 2025 – to consider the proposed issuance of not to exceed $1,200,000 General Obligation Bonds for General Corporate Purposes (General Corporate Purpose – 4). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. h. February 25, 2025 – to consider the proposed issuance of not to exceed $900,000 General Obligation Bonds for General Corporate Purposes (General Corporate Purpose – 5). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. i. February 25, 2025 – to consider the proposed issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for General Corporate Purposes (General Corporate Purpose – 6). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 6 j. February 25, 2025 – to consider the proposed issuance of not to exceed $9,900,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose – Urban Renewal). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. k. February 25, 2025 – to consider the proposed issuance of not to exceed $11,500,000 Water Revenue Bonds. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. l. April 8, 2025 – to consider submittal of the FY26 Consolidated Transit Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for federal and state transit funding assistance. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 20. Motion assessing civil penalties for violation of State Code regarding the sale of tobacco/vapor products to minors against: a. Casey’s General Store #2776, 701 Ellis Boulevard NW (first offense – $300). b. Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh #3, 2300 Bowling Street SW (first offense – $300). c. Pink Clouds Smoke Shop, 1400 6th Street SW, Suite 103 (third offense – $1,500 and 30-day suspension). d. Quick Stop, 380 Blairs Ferry Road NE (first offense – $300). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 21. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. BarTini’s, 151 1st Avenue SW, Suite 104 (new). b. Cedar Creek Lanes, 3203 6th Street SW. c. Czech Town Station, 69 16th Avenue SW. d. Hawkeye Downs BP, 4713 6th Street SW. e. Local Pour, 302 3rd Avenue SW. f. May City Bowl, 1648 Trent Street SW. g. Moco Game Room & Hot Dog Bar, 1600 E Avenue NE. h. Point Liquor & Tobacco, 3221 Center Point Road NE. i. Scores on 33rd, 3287 6th Street SW. j. Tomaso’s Pizza, 2706 1st Avenue NE. k. Tru by Hilton, 3900 Westdale Parkway SW. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 7 22. Resolutions approving: 0088-01-25 a. Payment of bills. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0089-01-25 b. Payroll. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0090-01-25 c. Transfer of funds. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 23. Resolution thanking the following individual: 0091-01-25 a. Vote of thanks to Gregory Reed for serving on the Civil Service Commission. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 24. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 0092-01-25 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 18 properties. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0093-01-25 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 11 properties. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 25. Resolution accepting subdivision improvements and approving Maintenance Bond: 0094-01-25 a. Water system improvements in Prairie Landing 4th Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co. in the amount of $119,664. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 8 26. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments: 0095-01-25 a. Middle McLoud Run Advanced Grading project, final payment in the amount of $32,117.73 and 1-year Performance Bond submitted by Boomerang Corp. (original contract amount was $2,646,566.50; final contract amount is $3,181,473.45). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0096-01-25 b. 9th Street SW Railroad Crossing Improvements between 10th Avenue SW and 14th Avenue SW project, final payment in the amount of $5,710.95 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC (original contract amount was $83,214.15; final contract amount is $114,218.97). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0097-01-25 c. Innovation Drive from 18th Street SW to 6th Street SW Roadway Reconstruction Bid Package 2B project, final payment in the amount of $417,931.36 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Peterson Contractors, Inc. (original contract amount was $8,563,458.95; final contract amount is $8,358,627.30). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0098-01-25 d. FY23 Internal Inspection of Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer project, final payment in the amount of $12,015.69 and 1-year Performance Bond submitted by Taplin Group, LLC (original contract amount was $365,224.13; final contract amount is $240,313.87). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 27. Resolution approving final plat: 0099-01-25 a. Westdale Ninth First Addition for land south of Williams Boulevard SW and west of Edgewood Road SW. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 9 28. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 0100-01-25 a. Grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program in the amount of $25,000,000 for the construction of the Flood Resilience and Multimodal Improvements from I-380 through Union Pacific Railroad project in the Northwest Neighborhood. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0101-01-25 b. Grant application on behalf of the Middle Cedar Watershed Management Authority to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Farmer to Farmer program in the amount of $1,500,000 for soil health, flood resiliency and water quality improvements. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0102-01-25 c. Cooperative Agreement with the Iowa Office of Civil Rights for the processing of intakes and resolution of civil rights complaints by the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission in fiscal year 2025. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0103-01-25 d. Memorandum of Understanding with United Way of East Central Iowa for collaborative volunteer work. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0104-01-25 e. Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Nelson Electric Co. for network cabling services for the Information Technology Department to add work in the amount of $80,000 (original contract amount was $50,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $130,000). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0105-01-25 f. Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for design services for a dog park at Jones Park for the Parks and Recreation Department to add work in the amount of $20,000 (original contract amount was $119,500; total contract amount with this amendment is $191,500). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 10 0106-01-25 g. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with VenuWorks for ImOn Ice Arena management services for three years for a variable monthly fee of 5 percent of gross revenues plus expenses. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0107-01-25 h. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with VenuWorks for McGrath Amphitheatre management services for three years for a variable monthly fee of 5 percent of gross revenues plus expenses. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0108-01-25 i. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with VenuWorks for Paramount Theatre management services for three years for a variable monthly fee of 5 percent of gross revenues plus expenses. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0109-01-25 j. Amending Resolution No. 1260-08-23, which authorized the Fleet Services Division to purchase a street flusher body with anti-ice system for the Streets Division from Kilburg Equipment, to add upfitting services in the amount of $14,484 (original purchase amount was $137,332; total purchase amount with this amendment is $151,816). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0110-01-25 k. Contract with Chase Broulik Tiling for the Edge of Field Projects – Batch 3 project for the Utilities Department for an amount not to exceed $114,488. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0111-01-25 l. Contract with Pipe Pro, Inc. for process systems services for the Utilities Department for an annual amount not to exceed $500,000. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0112-01-25 m. Professional Services Agreement with Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental for an amount not to exceed $574,185 for design services in connection with the Noelridge Park Neighborhood Street Reconstruction project. (Paving for Progress) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 11 0113-01-25 n. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $47,500 for design services in connection with the 7th Avenue at Cedar River Water Main Improvements project (original contract amount was $244,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $291,500). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0114-01-25 o. Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $328,900 for design services in connection with the 34th Street SE from Bever Avenue to Cottage Grove Avenue project. (Paving for Progress) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0115-01-25 p. Professional Services Agreement with YTT Design Solutions for an amount not to exceed $212,807 for design services in connection with the Evergreen Street and Redbud Road NE from Northwood Drive to Brookland Drive project. (Paving for Progress) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0116-01-25 q. Change Order No. 2 with B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the Noelridge Greenhouse Boiler Replacement project for an amount not to exceed $62,810.07 (original contract amount was $387,610.37; total contract amount with this amendment is $488,157.93). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0117-01-25 r. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $343,262 with Boomerang Corp. for the Big Cedar Industrial Center Water Main Extension (Phase 1) Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road SW project (original contract amount was $3,036,382; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,379,644). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0118-01-25 s. Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $137,445 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 $4,541,681.65). (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 12 0119-01-25 t. Partial final payment in the amount of $385,971.98 to 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 payment is $7,819,439.63). (Paving for Progress) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0120-01-25 u. Partial final payment in the amount of $41,581.07 to E & F Paving Co., LLC for the Crestwood Drive NW Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements project (original contract amount was $1,529,346.90; total contract amount with this payment is $1,458,845.45). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0121-01-25 v. Rejecting all bids for the Walford Road from 6th Street SW to 1,350 Feet West project (estimated cost was $1,590,000). (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 29. Report on bids for the 3rd Street SW from Diagonal Drive to 3rd Avenue Reconstruction project (estimated cost is $2,830,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) 30. Report on bids for the 5th Avenue SE from 5th Street to 19th Street Pavement Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $4,390,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) h. 0122-01-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $4,047,613.03, plus incentive up to $1,000, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Co. for the 5th Avenue SE from 5th Street to 19th Street Pavement Rehabilitation project. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 31. Report on bids for the Molecular Sieve Installation – Package 2 project (estimated cost is $300,000) (Brandon Jennings). i. 0123-01-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $288,585, bond and insurance of N.B. Koch General Contractors, Inc. for the Molecular Sieve Installation – Package 2 project. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 13 0124-01-25 32. Presentation and resolution authorizing Revision No. 10 to the Cedar River Flood Control System Plan (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. Motion to adjourn. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 6:16 PM to meet Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:00 noon. 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, January 28, 2025 at 4:00 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 – A Day of Mentoring: Celebrating 50 Years of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa ❖ Presentation – Downtown Vision Plan Quarterly Update PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. A public hearing will be held to consider the Urban Renewal Plan for the proposed Google Urban Renewal Area along 76th Avenue SW and Edgewood Road SW, and the collection of tax increments therein (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0099-2024 a. Resolution approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Google Urban Renewal Area along 76th Avenue SW and Edgewood Road SW. b. First Reading: Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the Google Urban Renewal Area along 76th Avenue SW and Edgewood Road SW. 2. A public hearing will be held to consider a Development Agreement with QTS Cedar Rapids I, LLC for a data center campus along 76th Avenue SW (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0003-2024 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with QTS Cedar Rapids I, LLC for a data center campus along 76th Avenue SW. 1 3. A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation of a sanitary sewer easement north of Walford Road and east of Interstate 380 (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #6550107-00 a. Resolution vacating a sanitary sewer easement north of Walford Road and east of Interstate 380. 4. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 3rd Street SE East of 16th Avenue Public Parking Lot Improvements project (estimated cost is $205,000) (Doug Wilson). CIP/DID #3018035-02 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 3rd Street SE East of 16th Avenue Public Parking Lot Improvements project. 5. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 8th Street NW from D Avenue to E Avenue Reconstruction project (estimated cost is $230,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012300-02 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 8th Street NW from D Avenue to E Avenue Reconstruction project. 6. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the E Avenue NW West of 28th Street Detention Basin project (estimated cost is $2,440,000) (Ben Worrell). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #304504-02 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the E Avenue NW West of 28th Street Detention Basin project. 7. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Service Replacement project (estimated cost is $510,000) (Ben Worrell). CIP/DID #655996-24 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Service Replacement project. 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 2 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. 8. Motion to approve the minutes. 9. Resolution declaring an official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to issue debt to reimburse the City for certain original expenditures paid in connection with specified projects. CIP/DID #FIN2024-13 10. Resolution reauthorizing the Economic Development Implementation Grant Program for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #CM004-21 11. Resolution accepting the annual reports required for recertification of the City’s Community Rating System status with the Federal Emergency Management Agency so property owners can continue to receive discounts on flood insurance. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #DSD-001-2025 12. Resolution authorizing execution of a Letter of Agreement with Chauffeurs, Teamsters, and Helpers Local 238 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. CIP/DID #HR0105 13. Resolution authorizing the reimbursement of moving expenses in an amount not to exceed $848 for Matthew Robinette, associated with the purchase of land at 1523 5th Street NW in connection with the West Side Flood Control System project, for a total amount of $21,447 in relocation benefits. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3311200-00 14. Resolution authorizing the establishment of stop control at the intersection of Viola Street NE and Gibson Drive, stopping all traffic on Viola Street for traffic on Gibson Drive. CIP/DID #60-25-031 15. Resolution setting a public hearing for February 25, 2025 and consultation with affected taxing entities on the proposed Amendment No. 8 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated I-380 Corridor Urban Renewal Area. CIP/DID #TIF-0070-2022 16. Resolution setting a public hearing for February 25, 2025, consultation with affected taxing entities, and referral to the City Planning Commission for a report and recommendation on the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Edgewood Industrial Park Urban Renewal Area along 64th Avenue SW and 26th Street SW. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0010-2025 17. Resolution setting a public hearing for February 25, 2025, consultation with affected taxing entities, and referral to the City Planning Commission for a report and recommendation on the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Lindale Urban Renewal Area, generally including Lindale Mall between Collins Road NE and First Avenue NE. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #TIF-0009-2025 18. Resolution determining the necessity and setting a public hearing for March 11, 2025 to consider establishment of an Urban Revitalization Area for property at 2055 North Towne Lane NE as proposed by Cedar Rapids Industrial Property, LLC. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #URTE-0059- 2025 3 19. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. February 11, 2025 – to consider obtaining citizen input concerning community development needs and budget priorities for the City’s annual entitlement programs, including the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs, in preparation for the creation of a new five-year “Consolidated Plan” strategy document. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #CDBG-FY25 b. February 11, 2025 – to consider public comments regarding identification of community development needs, program funding for development of proposed activities, and program performance for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs, prior to developing an Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #CDBG-FY25 c. February 11, 2025 – to consider a Development Agreement with 150 1st LLC for the redevelopment of property at 150 1st Avenue NE. CIP/DID #TIF-0006-2024 d. February 25, 2025 – to consider the proposed issuance of not to exceed $49,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for Essential Corporate Purposes (Essential Corporate Purpose – 1). CIP/DID #FIN2024-13 e. February 25, 2025 – to consider the proposed issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for General Corporate Purposes (General Corporate Purpose – 2). CIP/DID #FIN2024-13 f. February 25, 2025 – to consider the proposed issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for General Corporate Purposes (General Corporate Purpose – 3). CIP/DID #FIN2024-13 g. February 25, 2025 – to consider the proposed issuance of not to exceed $1,200,000 General Obligation Bonds for General Corporate Purposes (General Corporate Purpose – 4). CIP/DID #FIN2024-13 h. February 25, 2025 – to consider the proposed issuance of not to exceed $900,000 General Obligation Bonds for General Corporate Purposes (General Corporate Purpose – 5). CIP/DID #FIN2024-13 i. February 25, 2025 – to consider the proposed issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for General Corporate Purposes (General Corporate Purpose – 6). CIP/DID #FIN2024-13 j. February 25, 2025 – to consider the proposed issuance of not to exceed $9,900,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose – Urban Renewal). CIP/DID #FIN2024-13 k. February 25, 2025 – to consider the proposed issuance of not to exceed $11,500,000 Water Revenue Bonds. CIP/DID #FIN2024-13 l. April 8, 2025 – to consider submittal of the FY26 Consolidated Transit Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for federal and state transit funding assistance. CIP/DID #TRN2025-01 20. Motion assessing civil penalties for violation of State Code regarding the sale of tobacco/vapor products to minors against: a. Casey’s General Store #2776, 701 Ellis Boulevard NW (first offense – $300). CIP/DID #CIG006758-04-2024 b. Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh #3, 2300 Bowling Street SW (first offense – $300). CIP/DID #CIG006739-04-2024 c. Pink Clouds Smoke Shop, 1400 6th Street SW, Suite 103 (third offense – $1,500 and 30- day suspension). CIP/DID #CIG006842-05-2024 d. Quick Stop, 380 Blairs Ferry Road NE (first offense – $300). CIP/DID #CIG006950-06- 2024 4 21. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: CIP/DID #OB1145716 a. BarTini’s, 151 1st Avenue SW, Suite 104 (new). b. Cedar Creek Lanes, 3203 6th Street SW. c. Czech Town Station, 69 16th Avenue SW. d. Hawkeye Downs BP, 4713 6th Street SW. e. Local Pour, 302 3rd Avenue SW. f. May City Bowl, 1648 Trent Street SW. g. Moco Game Room & Hot Dog Bar, 1600 E Avenue NE. h. Point Liquor & Tobacco, 3221 Center Point Road NE. i. Scores on 33rd, 3287 6th Street SW. j. Tomaso’s Pizza, 2706 1st Avenue NE. k. Tru by Hilton, 3900 Westdale Parkway SW. 22. Resolutions approving: a. Payment of bills. CIP/DID #FIN2025-01 b. Payroll. CIP/DID #FIN2025-02 c. Transfer of funds. CIP/DID #FIN2025-03 23. Resolution thanking the following individual: a. Vote of thanks to Gregory Reed for serving on the Civil Service Commission. CIP/DID #OB499669 24. Resolutions approving assessment actions: a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 18 properties. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #SWM-002-25 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 11 properties. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #SWM-023-24 25. Resolution accepting subdivision improvements and approving Maintenance Bond: a. Water system improvements in Prairie Landing 4th Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co. in the amount of $119,664. CIP/DID #2024051 26. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments: a. Middle McLoud Run Advanced Grading project, final payment in the amount of $32,117.73 and 1-year Performance Bond submitted by Boomerang Corp. (original contract amount was $2,646,566.50; final contract amount is $3,181,473.45). CIP/DID #3314551-01 b. 9th Street SW Railroad Crossing Improvements between 10th Avenue SW and 14th Avenue SW project, final payment in the amount of $5,710.95 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC (original contract amount was $83,214.15; final contract amount is $114,218.97). CIP/DID #301994-18 c. Innovation Drive from 18th Street SW to 6th Street SW Roadway Reconstruction Bid Package 2B project, final payment in the amount of $417,931.36 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Peterson Contractors, Inc. (original contract amount was $8,563,458.95; final contract amount is $8,358,627.30). CIP/DID #3018004-04 d. FY23 Internal Inspection of Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer project, final payment in the amount of $12,015.69 and 1-year Performance Bond submitted by Taplin Group, LLC (original contract amount was $365,224.13; final contract amount is $240,313.87). CIP/DID #6550048-03 5 27. Resolution approving final plat: a. Westdale Ninth First Addition for land south of Williams Boulevard SW and west of Edgewood Road SW. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #FLPT-025457-2017 28. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: a. Grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program in the amount of $25,000,000 for the construction of the Flood Resilience and Multimodal Improvements from I-380 through Union Pacific Railroad project in the Northwest Neighborhood. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #3311400-00 b. Grant application on behalf of the Middle Cedar Watershed Management Authority to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Farmer to Farmer program in the amount of $1,500,000 for soil health, flood resiliency and water quality improvements. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #WPC012825-01 c. Cooperative Agreement with the Iowa Office of Civil Rights for the processing of intakes and resolution of civil rights complaints by the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission in fiscal year 2025. CIP/DID #CVR-2025-01 d. Memorandum of Understanding with United Way of East Central Iowa for collaborative volunteer work. (Council Priority) CIP/DID #CD-0086-2022 e. Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Nelson Electric Co. for network cabling services for the Information Technology Department to add work in the amount of $80,000 (original contract amount was $50,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $130,000). CIP/DID #PUR0423-270 f. Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for design services for a dog park at Jones Park for the Parks and Recreation Department to add work in the amount of $20,000 (original contract amount was $119,500; total contract amount with this amendment is $191,500). CIP/DID #PUR0922-071 g. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with VenuWorks for ImOn Ice Arena management services for three years for a variable monthly fee of 5 percent of gross revenues plus expenses. CIP/DID #PUR1221-167 h. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with VenuWorks for McGrath Amphitheatre management services for three years for a variable monthly fee of 5 percent of gross revenues plus expenses. CIP/DID #PUR0322-268 i. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with VenuWorks for Paramount Theatre management services for three years for a variable monthly fee of 5 percent of gross revenues plus expenses. CIP/DID #PUR0322-267 j. Amending Resolution No. 1260-08-23, which authorized the Fleet Services Division to purchase a street flusher body with anti-ice system for the Streets Division from Kilburg Equipment, to add upfitting services in the amount of $14,484 (original purchase amount was $137,332; total purchase amount with this amendment is $151,816). CIP/DID #FLT138 k. Contract with Chase Broulik Tiling for the Edge of Field Projects – Batch 3 project for the Utilities Department for an amount not to exceed $114,488. CIP/DID #PUR1124-165 l. Contract with Pipe Pro, Inc. for process systems services for the Utilities Department for an annual amount not to exceed $500,000. CIP/DID #PUR1124-156 m. Professional Services Agreement with Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental for an amount not to exceed $574,185 for design services in connection with the Noelridge Park Neighborhood Street Reconstruction project. (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012493- 02 6 n. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $47,500 for design services in connection with the 7th Avenue at Cedar River Water Main Improvements project (original contract amount was $244,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $291,500). CIP/DID #2025017-01 o. Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $328,900 for design services in connection with the 34th Street SE from Bever Avenue to Cottage Grove Avenue project. (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012429-02 p. Professional Services Agreement with YTT Design Solutions for an amount not to exceed $212,807 for design services in connection with the Evergreen Street and Redbud Road NE from Northwood Drive to Brookland Drive project. (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012342-01 q. Change Order No. 2 with B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the Noelridge Greenhouse Boiler Replacement project for an amount not to exceed $62,810.07 (original contract amount was $387,610.37; total contract amount with this amendment is $488,157.93). CIP/DID #PUR0724-014 r. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $343,262 with Boomerang Corp. for the Big Cedar Industrial Center Water Main Extension (Phase 1) Edgewood Road SW to Old Bridge Road SW project (original contract amount was $3,036,382; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,379,644). CIP/DID #6250122-01 s. Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $137,445 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 $4,541,681.65). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #2023087-02 t. Partial final payment in the amount of $385,971.98 to 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 payment is $7,819,439.63). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012149-05 u. Partial final payment in the amount of $41,581.07 to E & F Paving Co., LLC for the Crestwood Drive NW Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements project (original contract amount was $1,529,346.90; total contract amount with this payment is $1,458,845.45). CIP/DID #301946-03 v. Rejecting all bids for the Walford Road from 6th Street SW to 1,350 Feet West project (estimated cost was $1,590,000). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #301919-02 REGULAR AGENDA 29. Report on bids for the 3rd Street SW from Diagonal Drive to 3rd Avenue Reconstruction project (estimated cost is $2,830,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012347-02 30. Report on bids for the 5th Avenue SE from 5th Street to 19th Street Pavement Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $4,390,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012381- 02 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $4,047,613.03, plus incentive up to $1,000, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Co. for the 5th Avenue SE from 5th Street to 19th Street Pavement Rehabilitation project. 7 31. Report on bids for the Molecular Sieve Installation – Package 2 project (estimated cost is $300,000) (Brandon Jennings). CIP/DID #6150058-04 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $288,585, bond and insurance of N.B. Koch General Contractors, Inc. for the Molecular Sieve Installation – Package 2 project. 32. Presentation and resolution authorizing Revision No. 10 to the Cedar River Flood Control System Plan (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #331001-00 PUBLIC INPUT This is an opportunity for Cedar Rapids residents, property owners, and business owners 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. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a City Council public meeting or event should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 319-286-5060 or cityclerk@cedar-rapids.org as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the event. Agendas and minutes for Cedar Rapids City Council meetings can be viewed at www.cedar-rapids.org. 8

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