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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION March 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, Scott Olson, Tyler Olson, Scott Overland, Ann Poe and Dale Todd. Absent, Council member Ashley Vanorny. Also present were Assistant City Manager Angie Charipar and City Attorney Vanessa Chavez. The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Dennis Miller. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor O’Donnell and all Council members presented a Proclamation declaring March 11, 2025 as Robert F. Kazimour Day. 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 amending the electric franchise granted to Interstate Power and Light Company (Alliant Energy) by increasing the franchise fee from 3 percent to 4 percent (Noele Wagner). No comments or objections were heard or filed. a. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending the electric franchise granted to Interstate Power and Light Company (Alliant Energy) by increasing the franchise fee from 3 percent to 4 percent. 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. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 2. A public hearing was held to consider amending the natural gas franchise granted to MidAmerican Energy by increasing the franchise fee from 3 percent to 4 percent (Noele Wagner). No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending the natural gas franchise granted to MidAmerican Energy by increasing the franchise fee from 3 percent to 4 percent. Council member Todd 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 Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1  3. A public hearing was held to consider amending the electric franchise granted to Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative by increasing the franchise fee from 3 percent to 4 percent (Noele Wagner). No comments or objections were heard or filed. c. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending the electric franchise granted to Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative by increasing the franchise fee from 3 percent to 4 percent. Council member Poe 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 Overland. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 4. A public hearing was held to consider establishment of the North Towne Urban Revitalization Area for property at 2055 North Towne Lane NE as requested by Cedar Rapids Industrial Property, LLC (Bill Micheel). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. d. 0257-03-25 a. Resolution approving the North Towne Urban Revitalization Plan for property at 2055 North Towne Lane NE. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. b. First Reading: Ordinance establishing the North Towne Urban Revitalization Area for property at 2055 North Towne Lane NE. Council member T. Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 5. A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 31 of the Municipal Code, Subdivisions, to update the general requirements for land to be final platted, pertaining to sanitary sewer, water mains, and general requirements (Ken DeKeyser). No comments or objections were heard or filed. e. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 31 of the Municipal Code, Subdivisions, to update the general requirements for land to be final platted, pertaining to sanitary sewer, water mains, and general requirements. Council member Hoeger moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 2  6. A public hearing was held to consider granting 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 (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. f. 0258-03-25 a. Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement for an Underground Electric Line Easement at 101 1st Avenue SE with Interstate Power and Light Company in connection with the Cedar River Flood Control System. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 7. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Downtown Parking Lot at 1st Street SE and 4th Avenue SE project (estimated cost is $190,000) (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. g. 0259-03-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Downtown Parking Lot at 1st Street SE and 4th Avenue SE project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 8. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Waconia Avenue SW At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improvements project (estimated cost is $240,000) (Ben Worrell). No comments or objections were heard or filed. h. 0260-03-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Waconia Avenue SW At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improvements project. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the agenda. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 3  9. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0261-03-25 10. Resolution authorizing a letter of agreement with the Cedar Rapids Police Bargaining Union for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0262-03-25 11. Resolution approving Neighborhood Work Plans for nine neighborhood associations for fiscal year 2026. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0263-03-25 12. Resolution authorizing the establishment of two-way stop control at the intersection of 6th Avenue and 4th Street SW, stopping all traffic on 6th Avenue for traffic on 4th Street. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0264-03-25 13. Resolution authorizing the establishment of two-way stop control at the intersection of M Street and 18th Avenue SW, stopping all traffic on M Street for traffic on 18th Avenue. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0265-03-25 14. Resolution releasing an irrevocable letter of credit provided by Commonbond Communities for sidewalk installation on Crestwood Drive NW. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0266-03-25 15. Resolution accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the Edgewood Road Trail Phase 2C project. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 4 0267-03-25 16. Resolution accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the FY 2023 Sidewalk Repair Program project. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 17. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. March 25, 2025 (Special Session) – to consider the proposed property tax amount and property tax levy for fiscal year 2026. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. b. March 25, 2025 – to consider a Development Agreement with Ingredion Inc. for the redevelopment of property at 1001 1st Street SW. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. c. March 25, 2025 – to consider the disposition of City-owned property at 1417 and 1423 Ellis Boulevard NW and invite competitive proposals to be submitted by April 25, 2025. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. d. March 25, 2025 – to consider the disposition of City-owned property along 22nd Avenue SW and invite competitive proposals to be submitted by April 25, 2025. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. e. March 25, 2025 – to review the status of funded activities for Single Family New Construction (ROOTs) and Multi Family New Construction program projects at 7120 Artesa Bell Drive SW and 710 and 712 O Avenue NW. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 5 f. March 25, 2025 – to consider a change of zone for the properties generally bound by F Avenue NW, 4th Street NW, G Avenue NW, the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, and 1st Street NW from U-NG, Urban Neighborhood General District, U-NG-FM, Urban Neighborhood General District with Flood Mitigation Overlay, and P-PO-FM, Parks and Public Open Space District with a Flood Mitigation Overlay, to T-MC-PUD, Traditional Mixed Use Center District with a Planned Unit Development, as requested by Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. g. March 25, 2025 – to consider a change of zone for property at 2835 64th Avenue SW from I-GI, General Industrial District, to I-LI, Light Industrial District, as requested by Edgewood Partners, LLC. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. h. March 25, 2025 – to consider a change of zone for property at 4415 Williams Boulevard SW from A-AG, Agriculture District, to S-MC, Suburban Mixed Use Center District, as requested by Andrea and Allison Faches. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. i. March 25, 2025 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1590 Stoney Point Road SW from A-AG, Agriculture District, to I-LI, Light Industrial District, as requested by L L & C, LLC. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. j. March 25, 2025 – to consider a change of zone for property north of 16th Avenue SW and west of Rockhurst Drive SW from A-AG, Agriculture District, to S-RM1, Suburban Residential Medium Single Unit District, as requested by Midwest Development Company and the City. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 6 18. 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 25, 2025 – 2025 Transit Stop Improvements project (estimated cost is $190,000). (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. b. March 25, 2025 – Advance FCS Grading, Utility, and Concrete Repair Package project (estimated cost is $1,960,000). (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 19. Motion assessing civil penalties for violation of State Code regarding the sale of tobacco/vapor products to minors against: a. Casey’s General Store #2772, 3349 Mount Vernon Road SE (first offense – $300). b. Uptown Liquor & Tobacco, 2000 Wiley Boulevard SW, Suite 106 (first offense – $300). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 20. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. The Bar, 1100 1st Street SW (new – formerly Lucita’s Diner). b. Boiling Pot, 5070 Lindale Drive NE (new – formerly Mezcal Tequila Cocina). c. Cedar Rapids Country Club, 550 27th Street Drive SE. d. Cedar Rapids Kernels, 950 Rockford Road SW (new). e. Cottage Grove Place, 2115 1st Avenue SE. f. Dancers Ranch, 3000 6th Street SW. g. Dollar General #21527, 6905 C Avenue NE. h. Emil’s Hideaway, 222 Glenbrook Drive SE. i. Fat Wally’s, 429 2nd Avenue SE. j. Hazzard County Saloon, 402 2nd Avenue SE. k. Kum & Go #517, 3132 1st Avenue NE. l. Parlor City Pub & Eatery, 1125 3rd Street SE. m. The Red Frog, 88 16th Avenue SW. n. Roscoe’s Pizza, 212 Edgewood Road NW. o. Tait Cummins Sports Complex, 3000 C Street SW (8-month seasonal license). p. Tic Toc, 600 17th Street NE. q. Twin Pines Golf Course, 3800 42nd Street NE. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 7  21. Resolutions approving: 0268-03-25 a. Payment of bills. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0269-03-25 b. Payroll. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 22. Resolution approving special event application and road closures for: 0270-03-25 a. SaPaDaPaSo St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 2025. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 23. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 0271-03-25 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 12 properties. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0272-03-25 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 12 properties. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0273-03-25 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 48 properties. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0274-03-25 d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 19 properties. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 8  24. Resolution accepting subdivision improvements and approving Maintenance Bond: 0275-03-25 a. Water system improvements in TH Development 5th Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Maxwell Construction, Inc. in the amount of $96,754. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 25. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments: 0276-03-25 a. Demolition of Four (4) Parcels for Flood Control System project and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Midwest Demolition Contractors Inc. (original contract amount was $89,695; final contract amount is $113,615). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0277-03-25 b. Watchfire Marquee Sign Replacement at Paramount project and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Nesper Sign Advertising, Inc. (original contract amount was $174,634; final contract amount is $174,634). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0278-03-25 c. Riverside Skate Park Relocation project, Change Order No. 5 deducting the amount of $71,558.39, final payment in the amount of $5,500, and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. (original contract amount was $1,626,043.71; final contract amount is $1,585,296,38). (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 26. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 0279-03-25 a. Application for a Federal Emergency Management Agency Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant in the amount of $2,800,000 through the Community Project Funding program for the Flood Control System – Time Check Detention Basin and Flood Mitigation Improvements project. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 9 0280-03-25 b. Application for a Consolidated Rail Infrastructure & Safety Improvements grant in the amount of $2,600,000 through the Community Project Funding program for the Flood Control System – North Union Pacific Railyard Reconstruction project. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0281-03-25 c. Amendment No. 5 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 add services for an amount not to exceed $8,029.95 (original contract amount was $198,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $437,480.15). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0282-03-25 d. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with Hausch & Company, Inc. for independent claims adjusting services for the Risk Services Division for an amount not to exceed $125,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; renewal contract amount is $125,000). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0283-03-25 e. Amendment No. 3 to the contract with Sterling Computers Corporation for data migration services for the Information Technology Department to extend the contract and add services in the amount of $49,623 (original contract amount was $74,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $123,623). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0284-03-25 f. Contract with Absolute Group for the Spring 2025 ROW Tree Planting – US Forestry Grant project for the Parks and Recreation Department for an amount not to exceed $594,152. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0285-03-25 g. Contract with Genus Landscape Architects PC for design services for Phase 1 of the Westside Library Park project for the Parks and Recreation Department for an amount not to exceed $197,500. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 10 0286-03-25 h. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with Bituminous Materials and Supply for road oil for the Streets Division for an annual amount not to exceed $225,000 (original contract amount was $225,000; renewal contract amount is $225,000). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0287-03-25 i. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with Hawkeye Ready Mix for concrete for the Streets Division for an annual amount not to exceed $111,000 (original contract amount was $111,000; renewal contract amount is $111,000). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0288-03-25 j. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with King’s Material for concrete for the Streets Division for an annual amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (original contract amount was $1,000,000; renewal contract amount is $1,500,000). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0289-03-25 k. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with Logan Contractors Supply for flexible crack and joint sealant for the Streets Division for an annual amount not to exceed $120,000 (original contract amount was $120,000; renewal contract amount is $120,000). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0290-03-25 l. Water Pollution Control Facility purchase of three Lightnin 780 gearboxes from Trident Process, Inc. in the amount of $266,700. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0291-03-25 m. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $140,900 for construction phase services in connection with the Czech Village 12th Avenue Pump Station project (original contract amount was $460,271; total contract amount with this amendment is $601,171). (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 11 0292-03-25 n. Amendment No. 23 to the Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $48,075 for consulting services in connection with the Cedar Rapids Flood Mitigation System – West Side Phase 1 Consulting Services project (original contract amount was $3,409,543; total contract amount with this amendment is $30,937,310). (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0293-03-25 o. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $210,249.09 with Boomerang Corp. for the Cedar Lake Amenities Bid Package 1: Trail, Shoreline and Lake Improvements project (original contract amount was $949,309.95; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,159,559.04). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0294-03-25 p. Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $7,318.20 and Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $4,828.42 with Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the Tower Terrace Road: Phase A – PCC Pavement project (original contract amount was $4,052,498.26; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,245,323.28). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0295-03-25 q. Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $395,478.38 with Garling Construction for the Westside Library project (original contract amount was $15,525,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $16,049,774.69). (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0296-03-25 r. Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $111,138.75 with Minger Construction Co., Inc. for the Old Bridge Road (North of) Prairie Creek to (South of) CRANDIC Railroad Sanitary Sewer Extension project (original contract amount was $2,994,500; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,176,881.25). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0297-03-25 s. Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $31,168.64 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 $4,763,210.31). (Paving for Progress) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 12 0298-03-25 t. Change Order No. 26 in the amount of $48,035.31 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 $23,002,217.83). (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0299-03-25 u. Change Order No. 17 deducting the amount of $361,991.61 with 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 amendment is $7,824,119.63). (Paving for Progress) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0300-03-25 v. Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $10,064.48 and Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $29,915.15 with Rathje Construction Co. for the Tower Terrace Road Phase B PCC Pavement project (original contract amount was $4,974,259.71; total contract amount with this amendment is $5,257,413.18). Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0301-03-25 w. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1,750 and accepting a Temporary Construction Easement from Central States Warehousing Inc. for vacant land directly east of 315 3rd Street SE in connection with the 3rd St. SE East of 16th Ave Public Parking Lot Improvements project. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0302-03-25 x. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $11,740 and accepting a Permanent Access Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement from Thomas and Bobbie Slaughter for land at 315 16th Avenue SE in connection with the 3rd St. SE East of 16th Ave Public Parking Lot Improvements project. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0303-03-25 y. Agreement for Temporary Construction Easement in the amount of $1,021 with Trisha Maulson for land at 4201 Pine View Drive NE in connection with the 42nd Street NE Improvements – Phase 1 from River Ridge Drive to Pine View Drive project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 13 0304-03-25 z. Supplemental Agreement for relocation benefits in the amount of $13,131 with James Lown Properties, LLC for land at 1850 Blairs Ferry Road NE in connection with the Blairs Ferry Road NE from North Towne Place NE to Sammi Drive NE Sidewalk Infill project. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0305-03-25 aa. Granting a Temporary Easement for Construction on several City-owned properties at 17th Avenue, east of C Street SW, as requested by Interstate Power and Light Company. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0306-03-25 ab. Supplemental Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1 with AB Mauri Food Inc. for land at 1000 Wenig Road NE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management project. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0307-03-25 ac. Supplemental Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1 with Interstate Power and Light Company for land at 915 and 1001 Shaver Road NE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management project. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0308-03-25 ad. Quit Claim Deed to GreatAmerica Building, LLC and accepting payment in the amount of $230,157.19 for the land directly between 535 1st Street SE and 625 1st Street SE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management project. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0309-03-25 ae. Reimbursement in the amount of $165,117.19 to GreatAmerica Building, LLC for repairs on vacated 6th Avenue SE paving and streetscaping in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management project. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0310-03-25 af. Amendment to the Non-Franchise Utility Permit Agreement with Unite Private Networks, LLC for access to the public right of way to operate a fiber network. (Council Priority) Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 14 0311-03-25 ag. Accepting an Affidavit for Service Line Reimbursement from Jonathan Gatto for replacement of the water service line at 2642 Fruitland Boulevard SW. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0312-03-25 ah. Settlement Agreement in the amount of $3,000 plus costs in the case known as Michael Lindeman v. City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Workers' Compensation Commissioner Claim No. 24700395.01. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0313-03-25 ai. Settlement and Release Agreement in connection with the case known as Dawn Stout v. City of Cedar Rapids, Linn County District Court Case No. LACV103885. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0314-03-25 aj. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $36,078.60, bond and insurance of Abode Construction, Inc. for the 8840 6th Street SW Sanitary Sewer Replacement project. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 27. Report on bids for the 2025 Pavement Milling and Curb Repair project (estimated cost is $3,990,000) (Doug Wilson). i. 0315-03-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $3,531,506.86, bond and insurance of Midwest Concrete Inc. for the 2025 Pavement Milling and Curb Repair project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 15 005-25 28. 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 Priority) Council member S. Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. Council member Poe 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 Todd. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Adopted. 006-25 29. 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 Priority) Council member Overland moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. Council member Poe 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 Hoeger. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Adopted. 007-25 30. Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the Lindale Urban Renewal Area, generally including Lindale Mall between Collins Road NE and 1st Avenue NE. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. Council member Poe 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 S. Olson. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Adopted. Public comments were heard. 16  Motion to adjourn. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 12:37 PM to meet Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 17