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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION March 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 Marty Hoeger, David Maier, Scott Olson, Tyler Olson, Scott Overland, Ann Poe, Dale Todd and Ashley Vanorny. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Vanessa Chavez. The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Jim Coyle. Pledge of Allegiance. Council member Poe presented a Proclamation declaring March 29, 2025 as Disabilities Awareness Day. Council member Vanorny presented a Proclamation declaring March 25, 2025 as Jefferson High School Academic Decathlon 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 the proposed Amendment No. 7 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. 0316-03-25 a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 7 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 2. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with Ingredion Inc. for the redevelopment of property at 1001 1st Street SW (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. 0317-03-25 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Ingredion Inc. for the redevelopment of property at 1001 1st Street SW. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1  3. A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of eight City-owned properties along 22nd Avenue SW (Jeff Wozencraft). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. c. 0318-03-25 a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of eight City-owned properties along 22nd Avenue SW and inviting competitive proposals for the properties. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 4. A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of City-owned properties at 1417 and 1423 Ellis Boulevard NW (Jeff Wozencraft). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. d. 0319-03-25 a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of City-owned properties at 1417 and 1423 Ellis Boulevard NW and inviting competitive proposals for the properties. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 5. A public hearing was held 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 (Sara Buck and Chrystal Kohl). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. 6. A public hearing was held 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 a 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 Overlay, as requested by Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC (Seth Gunnerson and Bill Micheel). (Council Priority) One comment was heard. No comments or objections were filed. e. a. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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 a 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 Overlay, as requested by Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC. 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 S. Olson. Abstain: Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 2 7. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. f. a. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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 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. Result: Approved. 8. A public hearing was held to consider a change of zone for property at 4415 Williams Boulevard SW from A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-MC, Suburban Mixed Use Center District, as requested by Andrea and Allison Faches (Seth Gunnerson). (Council Priority) Comments were heard. No comments or objections were filed. g. a. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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 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 Hoeger. Result: Approved. 9. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard. One comment was filed. h. a. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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 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 T. Olson. Result: Approved. 3  10. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson). (Council Priority) Comments were heard. No comments or objections were filed. i. a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 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 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 Overland. Result: Approved. 11. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Advance FCS Grading, Utility, and Concrete Repair Package project (estimated cost is $1,960,000) (Rob Davis). No comments or objections were heard or filed. j. 0320-03-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Advance FCS Grading, Utility, and Concrete Repair Package project. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 12. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the 2025 Transit Stop Improvements project (estimated cost is $190,000) (Ben Worrell). (Council Priority) One comment was heard. No comments or objections were filed. k. 0321-03-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2025 Transit Stop Improvements project. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. Motion to approve the agenda. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 13. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 4 0322-03-25 14. Resolution authorizing the issuance of Series 2025B General Obligation Bonds and levying a tax for the payment thereof. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0323-03-25 15. Resolution authorizing a contract with the Cedar Rapids Bars and Stripes Association for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0324-03-25 16. Resolution establishing a 40-foot Permanent Water Main Easement on City-owned property at 133 F Avenue NW, north of E Avenue NW and west of 1st Street NW, to accommodate the Cedar River Flood Control System project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0325-03-25 17. Resolution adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for the payment thereof for the Edgewood Road Trail Phase 2C project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0326-03-25 18. Resolution adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for the payment thereof for the FY 2023 Sidewalk Repair Program. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 19. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. April 8, 2025 – to consider amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Public Housing Authority Administrative Plan and 5-Year Plan. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. b. April 8, 2025 – to consider a Development Agreement with Butterfield Holdings, LLC for a housing project at 525 10th Avenue SE. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Abstain: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 20. 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. April 8, 2025 – FY 2025 Bridge Maintenance project (estimated cost is $2,050,000). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 5  b. April 8, 2025 – Playground Equipment at Fox Trail Park project (estimated cost is $245,000). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. c. April 8, 2025 – Water Pollution Control Feeder Main Extension project (estimated cost is $3,450,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 21. Motion assessing a civil penalty for violation of State Code regarding the sale of tobacco/vapor products to minors against: a. Ocean Liquor & Smoke Shop Etc., 4333 Czech Lane NE, Suite B1 (first offense – $300). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 22. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. Cultivate Hope Corner Store, 604 Ellis Boulevard NW. b. HuHot Mongolian Grill, 4444 1st Avenue NE, Suite 560. c. Hy-Vee #7 Club Room, 5050 Edgewood Road NE. d. Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh #7, 3935 Blairs Ferry Road NE. e. Iowa Brewing Company, 708 3rd Street SE. f. Matthew 25 Urban Farms, 437 G Avenue NW (new). g. Pizza World, 4201 42nd Street NE (permanent transfer to 5100 Fountains Drive NE, Suite 100). h. Pizza World, 5100 Fountains Drive NE, Suite 100 (adding permanent outdoor service area). i. R.V Mixology, 716 Ellis Boulevard NW (14-day license for events at 329 10th Avenue SE). j. Sag Wagon, 827 Shaver Road NE. k. Wine Styles, 4201 42nd Street NE. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 23. Resolutions approving: 0327-03-25 a. Payment of bills. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0328-03-25 b. Payroll. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0329-03-25 c. Transfer of funds. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 6  24. Resolutions thanking the following individuals: 0330-03-25 a. Vote of thanks to Anne Dugger and Troy Weier for serving on the Civil Rights Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0331-03-25 b. Vote of thanks to Parker Just for serving on the Cedar Rapids Stormwater Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 25. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 0332-03-25 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – four properties. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0333-03-25 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – eight properties. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0334-03-25 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 37 properties. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 26. Resolution accepting subdivision improvements and approving Maintenance Bond: 0335-03-25 a. Water system improvements in Edgewood Road Industrial Park 4th Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. in the amount of $204,822.50, and authorizing reimbursement to Edgewood Partners, LLC for an amount not to exceed $59,280 for upsized water main. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 27. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments: 0336-03-25 a. Mount Vernon Road SE from 14th Street to 20th Street Pavement Improvements project, final payment in the amount of $391,205.98 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. (original contract amount was $7,877,664.14; final contract amount is $7,824,119.63). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 7 0337-03-25 b. O Avenue NW West of 16th Street Retaining Wall Improvements project, Change Order No. 1 deducting the amount of $1,500, final payment in the amount of $63,435.10, and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Whitters Hardscapes (original contract amount was $64,935.10; final contract amount is $63,435.10). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0338-03-25 c. WPC CAS Wetwell Pumping Improvements project, final payment in the amount of $139,093 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Staab Construction Corporation (original contract amount was $2,763,000; final contract amount is $2,781,860). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 28. Resolutions authorizing payment of Semi-Annual Economic Development Grants to: 0339-03-25 a. GRR-DTE, LLC. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0340-03-25 b. New Bohemia Station, LLC. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0341-03-25 c. Skogman Construction of Iowa, Inc. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 29. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 0342-03-25 a. Addendum to the agreement for a Transportation Alternatives Program project with the Iowa Department of Transportation in the amount of $2,560,000 for the Edgewood Road Trail project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0343-03-25 b. Grade Crossing Surface Repair Fund Force Account Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Co. for the 60th Avenue SW At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improvements project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0344-03-25 c. Grade Crossing Surface Repair Fund Force Account Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Co. for the Waconia Avenue SW At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improvements project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 8 0345-03-25 d. Amendment No. 29 to the contract with Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. for architectural design services for ADA compliance at Group 2 facilities for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division to add services for an amount not to exceed $1,747.10 (original contract amount was $356,700; total contract amount with this amendment is $597,076.85). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0346-03-25 e. Contract with Legacy-Trees, LLC for the Spring 2025 ROW Tree Planting – CDBG – Disaster Recovery project for the Parks and Recreation Department for an amount not to exceed $673,920. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0347-03-25 f. Contract with Carrico Aquatic Resources for the replacement of filter media at various pools for the Parks and Recreation Department for an amount not to exceed $51,623. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0348-03-25 g. Amendment No. 1 to the Master Services Agreement with Sensys Gatso USA, Inc. to correct the number of red light and speed cameras used for the automated traffic enforcement system. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0349-03-25 h. Amendment No. 6 to renew the contract with L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. for asphalt for the Streets Division for an annual amount not to exceed $1,200,000 (original contract amount was $1,200,000; renewal contract amount is $1,200,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0350-03-25 i. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with Wendling Quarries, Inc. for quarry materials for the Streets Division for an annual amount not to exceed $200,000 (original contract amount was $192,000; renewal contract amount is $200,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0351-03-25 j. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with Crawford Quarry for quarry materials for the Streets Division for an annual amount not to exceed $150,000 (original contract amount was $150,000; renewal contract amount is $150,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0352-03-25 k. Contract with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for Title V reporting and air permitting for the Water Pollution Control Facility for two years for a total amount not to exceed $100,000. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 9 0353-03-25 l. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $89,730 for engineering design services in connection with the Kirkwood Boulevard SW from Kirkwood Court to Rolling Ridge Drive Rehabilitation project (original contract amount was $268,500; total contract amount with this amendment is $464,730). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0354-03-25 m. Change Order No. 1 deducting the amount of $4,809,118 with Bowen Engineering for the WPCF Process Improvements – Contract 2 project (original contract amount was $348,307,500; total contract amount with this amendment is $343,498,382). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0355-03-25 n. Agreement in the amount of $10,263 and accepting a Warranty Deed and a Temporary Construction Easement from 1031 Pros Titleholder 1116, LLC for land at 4515 and 4525 N River Boulevard NE in connection with the Edgewood Trail from Glass Road NE to approximately 305’ south of Blairs Ferry Road NE project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0356-03-25 o. Agreement in the amount of $25,879 and accepting a Temporary Construction Easement from 1031 Pros Titleholder 1116, LLC for land at 4333 Edgewood Road NE in connection with the Edgewood Trail from Glass Road NE to approximately 305’ south of Blairs Ferry Road NE project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0357-03-25 p. Granting a Temporary Staging Easement on property at 720 1st Avenue NW in the amount of $8,290 as requested by Hodge Construction Company. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0358-03-25 q. Granting a Temporary Easement for Construction on eight City-owned properties along 21st Avenue SW, east of C Street SW, as requested by Interstate Power and Light Company. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0359-03-25 r. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $187,876.02, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the 3rd Street SE East of 16th Avenue Public Parking Lot Improvements project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 10  30. Report on bids for the D4 Clarifier Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $2,840,000) (Paul Bestick). 31. Report on bids for the 5th Avenue SE Gatewell and Pump Manhole project (estimated cost is $1,960,000) (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) 32. Report on bids for the Downtown Parking Lot at 1st Street SE and 4th Avenue SE project (estimated cost is $190,000) (Rob Davis). l. 0360-03-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $160,256.75, plus incentive up to $5,000, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Co. for the Downtown Parking Lot at 1st Street SE and 4th Avenue SE project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Absent: Council member Maier. Result: Approved. 33. Report on bids 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) m. 0361-03-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,797,101.29, bond and insurance of Shift Companies for the 10th Street NW from B Avenue to D Avenue Storm Sewer Cross Connection project. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 34. Report on bids for the 2025 Stormwater Basin Maintenance project (estimated cost is $340,000) (Ben Worrell). n. 0362-03-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $272,797.77, bond and insurance of Connolly Construction Inc. for the 2025 Stormwater Basin Maintenance project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 35. Report on bids for the Waconia Avenue SW At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improvements project (estimated cost is $240,000) (Ben Worrell). o. 0363-03-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $243,174.70, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the Waconia Avenue SW At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improvements project. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 11 0364-03-25 36. Presentation and resolution authorizing City financial incentives under the Community Benefit Economic Development Program for an affordable housing project on Summit Avenue SW as proposed by Ginkgo Ridge LLC (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Abstain: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0365-03-25 37. Presentation and resolution authorizing City financial incentives under the Community Benefit Economic Development Program for the construction of a new commercial headquarters building at 12th Street and 29th Avenue SW as proposed by D.C. Taylor Co. (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Result: Approved. 008-25 38. 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 Maier moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Hoeger. 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 Vanorny. Result: Adopted. 009-25 39. Ordinance amending the natural gas franchise granted to MidAmerican Energy Company by increasing the franchise fee from 3 percent to 4 percent. Council member Vanorny moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Todd. 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. Result: Adopted. 010-25 40. 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 Overland moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member T. Olson. 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. Result: Adopted. 12 011-25 41. 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 Maier moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Hoeger. 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 Overland. Result: Adopted. 012-25 42. Ordinance establishing the North Towne Urban Revitalization Area for property at 2055 North Towne Lane NE. (Council Priority) Council member Vanorny moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Todd. 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. Result: Adopted. 43. Ordinance correcting Ordinance No. 004-25 relating to the collection of tax increments within the Google Urban Renewal Area along 76th Avenue SW and Edgewood Road SW. 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 S. Olson. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. City Manager communications were heard. Motion to adjourn. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 5:50 PM to meet Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 12:00 noon. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 13