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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION February 25, 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 Callie Madsen. The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Jim Coyle. Pledge of Allegiance. A presentation regarding the Music Census Report was given by Jennifer Pratt. 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 authorization of the issuance of not to exceed $49,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose – 1) – FY25 GO Bonds for budgeted projects (Chad Mittan). No comments or objections were heard or filed. a. 0179-02-25 a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $49,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose – 1). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 2. A public hearing was held to consider the authorization of the issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose – 2) – FY25 GO Bonds for budgeted projects (Chad Mittan). No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. 0180-02-25 a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose – 2). Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 1  3. A public hearing was held to consider the authorization of the issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose – 3) – FY25 GO Bonds for budgeted projects (Chad Mittan). No comments or objections were heard or filed. c. 0181-02-25 a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose – 3). Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 4. A public hearing was held to consider the authorization of the issuance of not to exceed $1,200,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose – 4) – FY25 GO Bonds for budgeted projects (Chad Mittan). No comments or objections were heard or filed. d. 0182-02-25 a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $1,200,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose – 4). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 5. A public hearing was held to consider the authorization of the issuance of not to exceed $900,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose – 5) – FY25 GO Bonds for budgeted projects (Chad Mittan). No comments or objections were heard or filed. e. 0183-02-25 a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $900,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose – 5). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 6. A public hearing was held to consider the authorization of the issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose – 6) – FY25 GO Bonds for budgeted projects (Chad Mittan). No comments or objections were heard or filed. f. 0184-02-25 a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose – 6). Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 2  7. A public hearing was held to consider the authorization of the issuance of not to exceed $9,900,000 General Obligation Bonds (Urban Renewal) – FY25 GO Bonds for budgeted projects (Chad Mittan). No comments or objections were heard or filed. g. 0185-02-25 a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $9,900,000 General Obligation Bonds (Urban Renewal). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 8. A public hearing was held to consider the authorization of the issuance of not to exceed $11,500,000 Water Revenue Bonds – FY25 Revenue Bonds for budgeted projects (Chad Mittan). No comments or objections were heard or filed. h. 0186-02-25 a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $11,500,000 Water Revenue Bonds. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 9. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Lindale Urban Renewal Area, generally including Lindale Mall between Collins Road NE and First Avenue NE, and the collection of tax increments therein (Bill Micheel). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. i. 0187-02-25 a. Resolution approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Lindale Urban Renewal Area, generally including Lindale Mall between Collins Road NE and First Avenue NE. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. b. First Reading: Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the Lindale Urban Renewal Area, generally including Lindale Mall between Collins Road NE and First Avenue NE. Council member Vanorny 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. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 3  10. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with Shops at Cedar Rapids, LLC for the redevelopment of the former Sears building at 4600 1st Avenue NE (Bill Micheel). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. j. 0188-02-25 a. Resolution authorizing execution of 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 S. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 11. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Edgewood Industrial Park Urban Renewal Area along 64th Avenue SW and 26th Street SW, and the collection of tax increments therein (Bill Micheel). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. k. 0189-02-25 a. Resolution approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Edgewood Industrial Park Urban Renewal Area along 64th Avenue SW and 26th Street SW. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. b. First Reading: Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the Edgewood Industrial Park Urban Renewal Area along 64th Avenue SW and 26th Street SW. Council member Vanorny 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 Poe. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 12. A public hearing was held 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 (Bill Micheel). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. l. 0190-02-25 a. Resolution authorizing execution of 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 Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 4  13. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed Amendment No. 8 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated I-380 Corridor Urban Renewal Area (Bill Micheel). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. m. 0191-02-25 a. Resolution approving 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. 14. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with 380 Commerce Park LLC for the construction of three commercial buildings at 8205 6th Street SW (Bill Micheel). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. n. 0192-02-25 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with 380 Commerce Park LLC for the construction of three commercial buildings at 8205 6th Street SW. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 15. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. o. a. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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 member Maier 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 S. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 5  16. A public hearing was held to consider waiving Right of First Refusal to properties at 400, 404, 420, 424 and 432 G Avenue NW, and granting Matthew 25 Ministry Hub (a.k.a. Matthew 25, Inc.) permission to transfer or sell those properties (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. p. 0193-02-25 a. Resolution waiving Right of First Refusal to properties at 400, 404, 420, 424 and 432 G Avenue NW, and granting Matthew 25 Ministry Hub (a.k.a. Matthew 25, Inc.) permission to transfer or sell those properties. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Abstain: Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 17. A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of a 1.34-acre parcel at the dead end of Underwood Avenue SW and west of Rockhurst Drive SW as requested by Midwest Development Co. (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. q. 0194-02-25 a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of a 1.34-acre parcel at the dead end of Underwood Avenue SW and west of Rockhurst Drive SW to Midwest Development Co. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 18. A public hearing was held 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. (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. r. 0195-02-25 a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of a 1.46-acre parcel at the dead end of Underwood Avenue SW and west of Rockhurst Drive SW to Midwest Development Co. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 6  19. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 5th Avenue SE Gatewell and Pump Manhole project (estimated cost is $1,960,000) (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. s. 0196-02-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 5th Avenue SE Gatewell and Pump Manhole project. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 20. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 10th Street NW from B Avenue to D Avenue Storm Sewer Cross Connection project (estimated cost is $2,530,000) (Ben Worrell). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. t. 0197-02-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 10th Street NW from B Avenue to D Avenue Storm Sewer Cross Connection project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 21. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2025 Stormwater Basin Maintenance project (estimated cost is $340,000) (Ben Worrell). No comments or objections were heard or filed. u. 0198-02-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2025 Stormwater Basin Maintenance project. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 22. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2025 Pavement Milling and Curb Repair project (estimated cost is $3,990,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) No comments or objections were heard or filed. v. 0199-02-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2025 Pavement Milling and Curb Repair project. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 7  23. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the D4 Clarifier Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $2,840,000) (Paul Bestick). No comments or objections were heard or filed. w. 0200-02-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the D4 Clarifier Rehabilitation project. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the agenda. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 24. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0201-02-25 25. Resolution authorizing the issuance of Series 2025A General Obligation Bonds and levying a tax for the payment thereof. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0202-02-25 26. Resolution adopting a revenue purpose statement for the use or expenditure of franchise fee revenues from an electrical energy franchise with Interstate Power and Light Company (Alliant Energy) and directing notice thereof to be published. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 8 0203-02-25 27. Resolution adopting a revenue purpose statement for the use or expenditure of franchise fee revenues from a natural gas franchise with MidAmerican Energy Company and directing notice thereof to be published. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0204-02-25 28. Resolution adopting a revenue purpose statement for the use or expenditure of franchise fee revenues from an electrical energy franchise with Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative and directing notice thereof to be published. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0205-02-25 29. Resolution establishing the City's new financial institution depository limits and approving the Investment Policy. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0206-02-25 30. Resolution approving an Urban Revitalization Property Tax Exemption application from Stone Ridge LLC for property at 5870 and 5820 Greenbriar Lane SW under the 16th Avenue and Burdette Drive SW Urban Revitalization Plan. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0207-02-25 31. Resolution approving an Urban Revitalization Property Tax Exemption application from International Paper Co. for property at 4600 C Street SW under the Cedar River Paper SW Urban Revitalization Plan. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0208-02-25 32. Resolution authorizing a five-year contract with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 638. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 9 0209-02-25 33. Resolution authorizing the approval of a verified statement, identifying five parcels as vacant and abandoned, for acquisition via the Saving Properties and Revitalizing Communities (SPARC) program. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0210-02-25 34. Resolution approving the Affordable Housing Commission Work Plan for 2025. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0211-02-25 35. Resolution authorizing the establishment of stop control at the intersection of Marquette Drive and Berkshire Drive NE, stopping all traffic on Marquette Drive for traffic on Berkshire Drive. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0212-02-25 36. Resolution establishing 202 square feet of City right-of-way at 1842 Ellis Boulevard NW for utility, traffic and roadway needs in connection with the West Side Flood Control System project. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0213-02-25 37. Resolution setting a public hearing for March 11, 2025, to consider an agreement for an Underground Electric Line Easement at 101 1st Avenue SE as requested by Interstate Power and Light Company in connection with the Cedar River Flood Control System. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0214-02-25 38. Resolution setting a public hearing for March 25, 2025, and consultation with affected taxing entities on the proposed Amendment No. 7 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 10 39. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. March 11, 2025 – to consider amending the franchise granted to Interstate Power and Light Company (Alliant Energy) by increasing the electric franchise fee from 3 percent to 4 percent. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. b. March 11, 2025 – to consider amending the franchise granted to MidAmerican Energy Company by increasing the gas franchise fee from 3 percent to 4 percent. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. c. March 11, 2025 – to consider amending the franchise granted to Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative by increasing the electric franchise fee from 3 percent to 4 percent. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. d. March 11, 2025 – to consider amending Chapter 31 of the Municipal Code, Subdivisions, General Requirements of the Land to be Final Platted, pertaining to sanitary sewer, water mains, and general requirements. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 40. 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. March 11, 2025 – Downtown Parking Lot at 1st Street SE and 4th Avenue SE project (estimated cost is $190,000). (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. b. March 11, 2025 – Waconia Avenue SW At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improvements project (estimated cost is $240,000). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 11  41. Motion assessing a civil penalty for violation of State Code regarding the sale of tobacco/vapor products to minors against: a. Hy-Vee Drugstore #4, 4825 Johnson Avenue NW (first offense – $300). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 42. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. The Carriage House, 129 12th Street SE. b. Cellar 19 Wine & Deli, 425 2nd Street SE, Suite 5. c. Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen 2091, 161 Collins Road NE. d. Coyle’s Hibachi Grill, 3847 1st Avenue SE (new – change in license class). e. Fieldhouse 1st Ave, 5001 1st Avenue SE, Suite 101. f. Just Jules Pub & Restaurant, 835 Center Point Road NE. g. La Taqueria Grill Bar, 2665 Edgewood Parkway SW, Suite 104. h. Leonardo’s Pizza and Restaurant, 2228 16th Avenue SW. i. New Pioneer Food Co-op, 3338 Center Point Road NE. j. Old Neighborhood Pub, 608 16th Street NE. k. The Olympic South Side Theater, 1202 3rd Street SE. l. Peppercorn Food Company, 101 3rd Avenue SW. m. Shack Tavern, 2545 Old River Road SW. n. Target Store T-1768, 1030 Blairs Ferry Road NE. o. Ting’s Red Lantern, 540 Boyson Road NE, Suite C. p. Tycoon, 427 2nd Avenue SE (5-day license for an event). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 43. Resolutions approving: 0215-02-25 a. Payment of bills. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0216-02-25 b. Payroll. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0217-02-25 c. Transfer of funds. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 12  44. Resolutions appointing and thanking the following individuals: 0218-02-25 a. Appointing Robin Sempf (effective through June 30, 2025) to the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0219-02-25 b. Vote of thanks to Eric Griggs for serving on the Cedar Rapids Medical Self- Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0220-02-25 c. Vote of thanks to Anne Armitage for serving on the Czech Village-New Bohemia Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0221-02-25 d. Vote of thanks to Wendi Cigrand for serving on the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 45. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 0222-02-25 a. Levy Assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 10 properties. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0223-02-25 b. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 49 properties. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0224-02-25 c. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 20 properties. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 13  46. Resolution accepting project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing final payment: 0225-02-25 a. 1st Avenue E and 1st Street NE Traffic Signal Improvements project, final payment in the amount of $15,299.28 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Midwest Concrete, Inc. (original contract amount was $302,572.09; final contract amount is $305,985.55). (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 47. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 0226-02-25 a. Grant application in the amount of $25,000 for the AARP Community Challenge Grant for artistic bus shelter enhancements. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0227-02-25 b. Joint grant application with the Iowa Energy Fund in the amount of $250,000 to the Coalition for Green Capital in connection with the Community Climate Action Plan. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0228-02-25 c. Grant application in the amount of $2,500 to the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation to host a League of American Bicyclists cycling instructor seminar in Cedar Rapids. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0229-02-25 d. 28E Agreement with the City of Marion for an estimated amount of $91,000 for pavement improvements in connection with the 2025 HMA Resurfacing project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0230-02-25 e. Development Agreement with Matthew 25 to support the Cultivate Hope Corner Store at Ellis Boulevard and E Avenue NW. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 14 0231-02-25 f. Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Watts Group Development, Inc. for a redevelopment project at 1953 1st Avenue SE. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0232-02-25 g. Consent to an Assignment of Development Agreement between Williams Synergy Group LLC and Midwest Commerce VI, LLC for property at 9900- 10000 6th Street SW, and to a Collateral Assignment of Development Agreement between Midwest Commerce VI, LLC and MidwestOne Bank. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0233-02-25 h. Settlement and Release Agreement in the amount of $50,000 combined in the case known as Tonya Marie Adams, individually and on behalf of A.H., her minor son, v. City of Cedar Rapids and Nathan Trimble, U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa case number 21-cv-53-MAR. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0234-02-25 i. Amendment No. 28 to the contract with Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. for architectural design services for ADA compliance at Group 2 facilities to extend the contract and add services for an amount not to exceed $10,806.15 (original contract amount was $356,700; total contract amount with this amendment is $595,329.75). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0235-02-25 j. Amendment No. 4 to the contract with Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. for design services for ADA compliance at Group 3 facilities for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division to extend the contract and to add services for an amount not to exceed $3,174.10 (original contract amount was $198,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $429,450.20). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0236-02-25 k. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with WoodRiver Energy, L.L.C. to provide natural gas for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division for an annual amount not to exceed $2,100,000. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 15 0237-02-25 l. Amending Resolution No. 0107-01-25, which authorized Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with VenuWorks for McGrath Amphitheatre management services for three years, to add an additional monthly payment in the amount of $2,000. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0238-02-25 m. Amending Resolution No. 0149-02-25, which authorized the contract with Unified Contracting Services for the Transit Fuel Tank Decommission and Installation of New Tank project, to correct the contract amount to $256,618.77. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0239-02-25 n. Contract with Ark Data Centers, LLC for cross connect and data recovery for the Information Technology Department for three years for an amount not to exceed $130,441.44. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0240-02-25 o. Information Technology Department purchase of PeopleSoft Financials software maintenance and support from Mythics for an amount not to exceed $135,501.27. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0241-02-25 p. Amendment No. 12 to the contract with USIC Locating Services, Inc. for fiber locating and marking services for the Information Technology Department to extend the contract and add services in the amount of $40,000 (original contract amount was $170,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $390,000). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0242-02-25 q. Fleet Services Division purchase of four garbage trucks for the Solid Waste Division from Kilburg Equipment LLC for a total amount of $1,692,176. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 16 0243-02-25 r. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with Greg’s Services, LLC for median and bioswale maintenance for the Public Works Department for an annual amount not to exceed $150,000 (original contract amount was $120,000; renewal contract amount is $150,000). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0244-02-25 s. Amending Resolution No. 0313-03-24, which authorized the Fleet Services Division to purchase three dump trucks from Henderson Products Inc., to deduct the amount of $125,592 for a cab and chassis that could not be fulfilled (original purchase amount was $944,097; total purchase amount with this amendment is $818,505). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0245-02-25 t. Fleet Services Division purchase of a cab and chassis for the Streets Division from Truck Country in the amount of $129,343. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0246-02-25 u. Amendment No. 8 to the contract with Mike McMurrin Trucking for excavation and hauling of lagoon ash sand for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $25,000 (original contract amount was $15,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $115,000). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0247-02-25 v. Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $715,000 for design services in connection with the F Avenue NW and Levee project. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0248-02-25 w. Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $5,981.25 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 $4,547,662.90). (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 17 0249-02-25 x. Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $9,762.86 with McComas-Lacina Construction, LC for the Central Fire & Fire Station #3 ADA Renovations project (original contract amount was $407,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $456,711.36). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0250-02-25 y. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $497,690 and accepting a Warranty Deed, a Permanent Access and Storm Sewer Easement, and a Temporary Work Area and Grading Easement for Construction from GreatAmerica Building, LLC for land at 535 and 625 1st Street SE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Control System project. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0251-02-25 z. Tree Clearing Access Agreement with S2 Construction LLC for five City-owned parcels along Bertram Road SE in connection with the WPC Feeder Main Extension project. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 48. Report on bids for the E Avenue NW West of 28th Street Detention Basin project (estimated cost is $2,440,000) (Ben Worrell). (Council Priority) x. 0252-02-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,643,163.75, bond and insurance of Boomerang Corp. for the E Avenue NW West of 28th Street Detention Basin project. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 49. Report on bids for the 8th Street NW from D Avenue to E Avenue Reconstruction project (estimated cost is $230,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) y. 0253-02-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $163,539.57, bond and insurance of Eggleston Concrete Contractors for the 8th Street NW from D Avenue to E Avenue Reconstruction project. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 18 0254-02-25 50. Presentation and resolution authorizing City financial incentives in support of an application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s High-Quality Jobs Program by Ingredion Inc. for a plant expansion at 1001 1st Street SW (Bill Micheel). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0255-02-25 51. Presentation and resolution adopting the 2024 EnvisionCR Updates (Betsy Borchardt). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0256-02-25 52. Presentation and resolution adopting the 1st Avenue East Micro-Area Action Plan and incorporating it into EnvisionCR (Noah Zeker). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. 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 5:47 PM to meet Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 12:00 noon. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 19