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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION February 11, 2025, 12:00 PM City Council met in Regular Session in the Cedar Rapids City Hall Council Chambers, 101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Tiffany D. O’Donnell and Council members Marty Hoeger, David Maier, Tyler Olson, Scott Overland, Dale Todd and Ashley Vanorny. Absent, Scott Olson and Ann Poe. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Vanessa Chavez. The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Taha Tawil. Pledge of Allegiance. A presentation regarding the FY2024 Annual Audit was given by Brad Theisen of Eide Bailly. 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 citizen input regarding 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 (Sara Buck and Chrystal Kohl). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. 2. A public hearing was held 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 (Sara Buck and Chrystal Kohl). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. 3. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed Amendment No. 6 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. a. 0125-02-25 a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 6 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 1  4. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with 150 1st LLC for the redevelopment of property at 150 1st Avenue NE (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. 0126-02-25 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with 150 1st LLC for the redevelopment of property at 150 1st Avenue NE. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. Motion to approve the agenda. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 5. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0127-02-25 6. Resolution authorizing execution of the Certified Local Government 2024 Annual Report for submission to the State Historical Society of Iowa. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0128-02-25 7. Resolution approving the Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan for 2025. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0129-02-25 8. Resolution approving the Public Art Commission Work Plan for 2025. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 2 0130-02-25 9. Resolution amending Resolution No. 0619-04-22, which accepted a proposal for the redevelopment of City-owned property at 107 and 111 10th Street NW, to change the developer’s name from Gutschmidt Properties, LLC to West Side Urban Revival, LLC. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0131-02-25 10. Resolution amending Resolution No. 0446-03-21, which accepted a proposal for the redevelopment of City-owned property at 1000 and 1006 Ellis Boulevard NW and 1001 and 1003 8th Street NW, to change the developer’s name from Gutschmidt Properties, LLC to Ellis Revitalization Group, LLC. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0132-02-25 11. Resolution setting a public hearing for February 25, 2025 to consider the disposition of a 1.34-acre parcel at the dead end of Underwood Avenue SW and west of Rockhurst Drive as requested by Midwest Development Co. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0133-02-25 12. Resolution setting a public hearing for February 25, 2025 to consider the disposition of a 1.46-acre parcel at the dead end of Underwood Avenue SW and west of Rockhurst Drive SW as requested by Midwest Development Co. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 13. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. February 25, 2025 – to consider waiving Right of First Refusal to properties at 400, 404, 420, 424 and 432 G Ave NW, and granting Matthew 25 Ministry Hub (a.k.a. Matthew 25, Inc.) permission to transfer or sell those properties. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Abstain: Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. b. February 25, 2025 – to consider a Development Agreement with 380 Commerce Park LLC for the construction of three commercial buildings at 8205 6th Street SW. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 3  c. February 25, 2025 – to consider a Development Agreement with 1145 Industrial Ave LLC for the construction of nine commercial buildings along 64th Avenue SW and 26th Street SW. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. d. February 25, 2025 – to consider a Development Agreement with Shops at Cedar Rapids LLC for the redevelopment of the former Sears building at 4600 1st Avenue NE. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. e. February 25, 2025 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1300 3rd Avenue SE from T-RF, Traditional Residential Flex District, to T-RH, Traditional Residential High District, as requested by Harvest Moon Homes LLC. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 14. Motions setting public hearing dates and directing publication thereof, filing plans and/or specifications, form of contract and estimated cost, advertising for bids by posting notice to bidders as required by law, and authorizing City officials or designees to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results for: a. February 25, 2025 – 5th Avenue SE Gatewell and Pump Manhole project (estimated cost is $1,960,000). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. b. February 25, 2025 – 10th Street NW from B Avenue to D Avenue Storm Sewer Cross Connection project (estimated cost is $2,530,000). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. c. February 25, 2025 – 2025 Pavement Milling and Curb Repair project (estimated cost is $3,990,000). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. d. February 25, 2025 – 2025 Stormwater Basin Maintenance project (estimated cost is $340,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 4  e. February 25, 2025 – D4 Clarifier Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $2,840,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 15. Motion assessing civil penalties for violation of State Code regarding the sale of tobacco/vapor products to minors against: a. Casey’s General Store #2780, 5555 Edgewood Road NE (first offense – $300). b. Discount Liquor, 2933 1st Avenue SE (first offense – $300). c. Hy-Vee Food Store #7, 5050 Edgewood Road NE (first offense – $300). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 16. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. Aldi #64, 180 Collins Road NE. b. Black Sheep Social Club, 600 1st Street SE. c. Bushwood Sports Bar and Grill, 350 Edgewood Road NW. d. Cappy’s Pizzeria, 7037 C Avenue NE. e. Club Basix, 3916 1st Avenue NE. f. Country Inn & Suites, 9100 Atlantic Drive SW. g. Ellis Golf Course, 1401 Zika Avenue NW. h. The Gas Spot, 2904 Center Point Road NE (new – formerly L.P.T. Retail Management Services, LLC #5513). i. The Gas Spot, 1001 1st Avenue SW (new – formerly L.P.T. Retail Management Services, LLC #5512). j. The Gas Spot, 4201 Center Point Road NE (new – formerly L.P.T. Retail Management Services, LLC #5514). k. Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Rapids, 4640 North River Boulevard NE. l. Lucky’s on 16th, 86 16th Avenue SW. m. Mextizo, 1140 Blairs Ferry Road NE. n. Nick’s Bar & Grill, 4958 Johnson Avenue NW (5-day license for an event at 5000 J Street SW). o. Olde Brick House, 4444 1st Avenue NE. p. Sammy’s Lounge, 5519 Center Point Road NE. q. St. Pius X Catholic Church, 4949 Council Street NE (5-day license for an event). r. Traveling Tapster, 3316 Rosewood Court NE (5-day license for an event at 1025 Kirkwood Parkway SW, Suite H). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 5  17. Resolutions approving: 0134-02-25 a. Payment of bills. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0135-02-25 b. Payroll. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 18. Resolution approving assessment actions: 0136-02-25 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 10 properties. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 19. Resolutions accepting subdivision improvements and approving Maintenance Bonds: 0137-02-25 a. PCC pavement in Green Acres Grove First Addition – Phase 1 and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Central States Concrete, LLC in the amount of $361,060.50. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0138-02-25 b. Sanitary sewer in Green Acres Grove First Addition – Phase 1 and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co. in the amount of $132,768. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0139-02-25 c. Storm sewer in Green Acres Grove First Addition – Phase 1 and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co. in the amount of $266,535.50. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0140-02-25 d. PCC pavement in TH Development 5th Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Eggleston Concrete Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $153,978.50. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 6 0141-02-25 e. Sanitary sewer in TH Development 5th Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Maxwell Construction, Inc. in the amount of $59,520. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0142-02-25 f. Storm sewer in TH Development 5th Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Maxwell Construction, Inc. in the amount of $168,309. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 20. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments: 0143-02-25 a. FY 2023 Sidewalk Repair Program project, final payment in the amount of $73,171.56 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Possibilities Unlimited, LLC (original contract amount was $1,315,881; final contract amount is $1,463,431.20). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0144-02-25 b. 1st Street NE Temporary Traffic Signal and Pavement Improvements project, final payment in the amount of $32,696.97 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co. (original contract amount was $500,925.14; final contract amount is $653,939.42). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0145-02-25 c. Bever Booster Station Roof Replacement project, final payment in the amount of $44,492.13 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by TB Rigid Edge Exteriors LLC (original contract amount was $44,492.13; final contract amount is $44,492.13). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 21. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 0146-02-25 a. Grant application in the amount of $750,000 to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) program for the planning of drainage improvements in the area of Diagonal Drive SW and Interstate 380 as part of the Flood Control System project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 7 0147-02-25 b. Amendment to the Tax Revenue Agreement with Prospect Meadows to update the formula for calculating Prospect Meadows’ share of hotel-motel tax revenues. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0148-02-25 c. Amendment No. 3 to the contract with Altorfer, Inc. for generator maintenance and repair services to add work in the amount of $5,490 (original contract amount was $731,760; total contract amount with this amendment is $865,244). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0149-02-25 d. Contract with Unified Contracting Services for the Transit Fuel Tank Decommission and Installation of New Tank project for the Fleet Services Division for an amount not to exceed $318,805.64. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0150-02-25 e. Contract with D & K Products for turf care products for the Parks and Recreation Department for an annual amount not to exceed $150,000. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0151-02-25 f. Amendment No. 7 to the contract with Neogov for web-based applicant tracking for the Human Resources Department to add services in the amount of $5,459.15 (original contract amount was $41,656.91; total contract amount with this amendment is $568,794.14). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0152-02-25 g. Amendment No. 7 to the contract with Revize Government Websites for website redesign services for the Information Technology Department to add work for an amount not to exceed $12,500 (original contract amount was $59,400; total contract amount with this amendment is $135,032). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0153-02-25 h. Amendment No. 6 to renew the contract with Rehrig Pacific Company for solid waste containers for the Solid Waste and Recycling Division for one year for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (original contract amount was $150,000; renewal contract amount is $1,500,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 8 0154-02-25 i. Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Anderson- Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $63,610 for acquisition services in connection with the 18th Avenue SW Reconstruction from Wiley Boulevard to Edgewood Road project (original contract amount was $253,211; total contract amount with this amendment is $334,325). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0155-02-25 j. Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation for an amount not to exceed $258,288 for additional design services for the NWTP Softening Basin Improvements project (original contract amount was $2,492,021; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,513,873). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0156-02-25 k. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC for an amount not to exceed $111,389 for design services in connection with the 42nd Street NE from River Ridge Drive to Wenig Road Improvements project (original contract amount was $609,694; total contract amount with this amendment is $886,372). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0157-02-25 l. Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $76,100 for design services in connection with the E Avenue NW West of 28th Street Stormwater Detention Basin project (original contract amount was $475,364; total contract amount with this amendment is $726,400). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0158-02-25 m. Change Order No. 11 in the amount of $12,404.73 with Boomerang Corp. for the 8th Avenue SE and Mount Vernon Road SE from 8th Street to 14th Street Reconstruction project (original contract amount was $7,927,719.78; total contract amount with this amendment is $8,034,026.94). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0159-02-25 n. Change Order No. 20 in the amount of $1,995.26 with Boomerang Corp. for the Ellis Boulevard and 6th Street NW Connector project (original contract amount was $6,357,840.10; total contract amount with this amendment is $7,143,589.06). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 9 0160-02-25 o. Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $9,458.75 with Cramer and Associates, Inc. for the Edgewood Road Trail Phase 2B – Bridge Modifications and Trail project (original contract amount was $3,709,833.91; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,915,124.76). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0161-02-25 p. Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $10,070.25 with Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the 4th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 5th Avenue SE East Central Quiet Zone Improvements project (original contract amount was $380,637.05; total contract amount with this amendment is $441,565.30). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0162-02-25 q. Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $32,857.51 with Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 16th Avenue SE from 2nd Street to 4th Street and 3rd Street SE from 16th Avenue to Sinclair Basin Pavement and Water Main Improvements project (original contract amount was $1,687,882.27; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,860,579.36). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0163-02-25 r. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $232,351.18 with McComas-Lacina Construction LC for the Parking Ramp at 1st and 1st West project (original contract amount was $17,841,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $18,073,351.18). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0164-02-25 s. Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $155,901.42 with Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the 2024 Pavement Milling and Curb Repair project (original contract amount was $4,052,589.13; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,732,041.67). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0165-02-25 t. Change Order No. 25 in the amount of $107.33 with Peterson Contractors, Inc. for the Cedar Lake North Shore & Levee Construction project (original contract amount was $18,359,172.85; total contract amount with this amendment is $22,954,182.52). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 10 0166-02-25 u. Change Order No. 23 deducting the amount of $48,934.74 with Rathje Construction Co. for the 1st Avenue E and 1st Street NE Temporary Traffic Signal and Pavement Improvements project (original contract amount was $500,925.14; total contract amount with this amendment is $653,939.42). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0167-02-25 v. Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $2,370 with Rathje Construction Co. for the 35th St NE from Oakland Rd to F Ave Pavement Reconstruction project (original contract amount was $3,645,381.91; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,996,196.57). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0168-02-25 w. Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $215,693.79 with Ranch Cryogenics, Inc. for the Cryogenic Molecular Sieve System project (original contract amount was $2,709,009.78; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,939,960.82). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0169-02-25 x. Settlement and Release Agreement in the case known as Jeffrey Kortenkamp v. City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Claim Number 20013286.01. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0170-02-25 y. Settlement and Release Agreement in the case known as Michael C. Larson v. City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Claim Number 23700210.03. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0171-02-25 z. Resignation of Employment and Release by Employee agreement with Camden Leonard. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 11 0172-02-25 aa. Purchase Agreement for Release of Easement in the amount of $250 and Purchase Agreement for Release of Parking Agreement in the amount of $250 with EWR Cedar Rapids Office on Sherman, LLC for encumbrances on land at 427 1st Street SE, owned by 427 1st Street SE LLC, in connection with the Cedar River Flood Control project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0173-02-25 ab. Purchase Agreement for an amount not to exceed $177,400 and accepting a Warranty Deed from EWR Cedar Rapids Office on Sherman, LLC for land at 501 1st Street SE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Control project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0174-02-25 ac. Agreement in the amount of $1 and accepting a Warranty Deed from the Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency for vacant land south of the Cedar River and north of 2216 A Street SW in connection with the Alliant Energy LightLine Bridge project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0175-02-25 ad. Total Acquisition Purchase Agreement in the amount of $200,000 and accepting a Warranty Deed from Carol Hills for land at 1713 Hughes Circle SW for the Hughes Park Expansion project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0176-02-25 ae. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $2,676,666.15, plus incentive up to $26,000, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 3rd Street SW from Diagonal Drive to 3rd Avenue Reconstruction project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 22. Report on bids for the 3rd Street SE East of 16th Avenue Public Parking Lot Improvements project (estimated cost is $205,000) (Doug Wilson). 12  23. Report on bids for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Service Replacement project (estimated cost is $510,000) (Ben Worrell). c. 0177-02-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $476,691.50, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Service Replacement project. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 0178-02-25 24. Presentation and resolution authorizing City financial incentives under the Master Plan Redevelopment Economic Development Program for a commercial redevelopment project at the former Transamerica site along Edgewood Road NE and 42nd Street NE as proposed by EOP Development LLC (Scott Mather and Bill Micheel). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. 004-25 25. Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the Google Urban Renewal Area along 76th Avenue SW and Edgewood Road SW. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. Council member T. Olson moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different days be suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Adopted. Motion to adjourn. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council members S. Olson and Poe. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 1:13 PM to meet Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 13