City Council
Regular MeetingCedar Rapids, IA · January 28, 2025
Minutes
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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-
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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.
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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.
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