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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION April 8, 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, 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 Sam Anderson. Pledge of Allegiance. Council member S. Olson presented a Proclamation declaring April 2025 as Fair Housing Month. Council member Vanorny presented a Proclamation declaring April 6-12, 2025 as Library Week. 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 Cedar Rapids Transit FY26 Consolidated Transit Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for federal and state transit funding assistance (Sergio Hill). No comments or objections were heard or filed. a. 0366-04-25 a. Resolution authorizing submission of the FY26 Consolidated Transit Funding Application and execution of grant agreements with the Iowa Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 2. A public hearing was held to consider amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Public Housing Authority Administrative Plan and 5-year plan (Sara Buck and Laura Shaw). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. 0367-04-25 a. Resolution adopting the proposed amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Public Housing Authority Administrative Plan and 5- year plan. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 1  3. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with Butterfield Holdings, LLC for a housing project at 525 10th Avenue SE (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. c. 0368-04-25 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Butterfield Holdings, LLC for a housing project at 525 10th Avenue SE. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Abstain: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 4. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2025 Bridge Maintenance project (estimated cost is $2,050,000) (Ken DeKeyser). (Paving for Progress) No comments or objections were heard or filed. d. 0369-04-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2025 Bridge Maintenance project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 5. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the WPC Feeder Main Extension project (estimated cost is $3,450,000) (Brandon Jennings). No comments or objections were heard or filed. e. 0370-04-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the WPC Feeder Main Extension project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Result: Approved. 6. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Playground Equipment at Fox Trail Park project (estimated cost is $245,000) (Steve Krug). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. f. 0371-04-25 a. Resolution adopting specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Playground Equipment at Fox Trail Park project. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. Council member Maier requested that Item Nos. 23k and 23l be moved from the consent agenda to the regular agenda. 2  Motion to approve the agenda as amended. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 7. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0372-04-25 8. Resolution authorizing a letter of agreement with Cedar Rapids Association of Firefighters Local #11 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0373-04-25 9. Resolution amending Resolution No. 0446-03-21, which accepted a proposal for the redevelopment of City-owned property at 1100 and 1106 Ellis Boulevard NW, to change the developer’s name from OFB, LLC to Capital B, LLC. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0374-04-25 10. Resolution dissolving the Cedar Rapids Wellbeing Advisory Committee. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0375-04-25 11. Resolution authorizing 41 Iowa Task Force 1 members to attend a full-scale exercise in Camp Douglas, WI on April 23 and 24 for a total amount of $22,220. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0376-04-25 12. Resolution setting a public hearing for April 22, 2025 to consider vacating portions of 3rd Street, 4th Street, G Avenue, H Avenue and I Avenue NW and associated alleys generally bounded by F Avenue NW and the Chicago & North Western Railroad right of way. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0377-04-25 13. Resolution setting dates of a public hearing for May 13, 2025, consultation with affected taxing entities, and referral to the City Planning Commission for a report and recommendation on the Urban Renewal Plan for the proposed DC Taylor Co Urban Renewal Area along 12th Street SW and 29th Avenue SW. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 3 0378-04-25 14. Resolution setting dates of a public hearing for May 13, 2025, consultation with affected taxing entities, and referral to the City Planning Commission for a report and recommendation on the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the proposed Ginkgo Ridge Urban Renewal Area along Summit Avenue SW and Quarry Avenue SW. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 15. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. April 22, 2025 – to consider the fiscal year 2026 annual budget. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. b. April 22, 2025 – to consider amending the fiscal year 2025 budget. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. c. April 22, 2025 – to consider amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2026. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. d. April 22, 2025 – to consider amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2026. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. e. April 22, 2025 – to consider amending Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, Solid Waste and Recycling, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2026. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. f. April 22, 2025 – to consider amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2027. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. g. April 22, 2025 – to consider amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2027. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 4 h. April 22, 2025 – to consider amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, to clarify property owners’ responsibility to maintain building laterals and connections to sanitary sewer mains. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. i. April 22, 2025 – to consider the disposition of 15 City-owned parcels generally located along Ellis Boulevard near Time Check Park and invite competitive proposals to be submitted by May 22, 2025. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. j. April 22, 2025 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1406 and 1410 Adair Court SW from I-LI, Light Industrial District, to S-MC, Suburban Mixed Use Community Center District, as requested by Midland Ventures I, LLC. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. k. April 22, 2025 – to consider amending a Planned Unit Development Overlay in a S-RL1, Suburban Residential Low Single Unit District, for property north of Holly Circle and Gibson Drive NE and east of Sanden Road NE as requested by Northern Boundaries LLC. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. l. April 22, 2025 – to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from U-LI, Urban Low Intensity District, to U-MI, Urban Medium Intensity District, and a change of zone from T-ML, Traditional Mixed Use Limited District, to S-MC, Suburban Mixed Use Community Center District, for property at 3445 and 3355 Stone Creek Circle SW as requested by Stone Creek Apartments, LLC. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. m. April 22, 2025 – to consider a change of zone for property at 3220 Wiley Boulevard SW from S-MR, Suburban Mixed Use Regional Center District, to T- IM, Traditional Industrial Mixed Use District, as requested by Warrior Enterprises LLC. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. n. May 13, 2025 – to consider annexation of land generally located along Walford Road west of Interstate 380 as requested by Margaret Probasco and Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 5 16. 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 22, 2025 – Replace Third Floor Roof at the Downtown Library project (estimated cost is $295,000). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. b. April 22, 2025 – 60th Avenue SW At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improvements project (estimated cost is $200,000). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. c. April 22, 2025 – Walford Road from 6th Street SW to 1,350 Feet West project (estimated cost is $1,570,000). (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 17. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. The Blind Pig, 3325 Center Point Road NE. b. Buchona’s Sports Bar & Grill, 229 16th Avenue SW (new – formerly Safari Lounge). c. Buffalo Wild Wings, 2020 Edgewood Road SW. d. Casey’s General Store #2212, 130 41st Avenue Drive SW. e. Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, 450 5th Avenue SE (5-day license for an event). f. El Paraiso Bar & Grill, 2730 Edgewood Road SW. g. Green Gable Inn, 1227 J Avenue NE. h. Hacienda Las Glorias, 715 1st Avenue SW. i. Hacienda Las Glorias II, 4317 Center Point Road NE. j. Hy-Vee #3 Club Room, 20 Wilson Avenue SW. k. Jersey’s Pub & Grub, 5761 C Street SW. l. Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Avenue SW. m. Need Pizzeria, 207 2nd Avenue SE. n. Paradise Liquor & Tobacco, 1714 Johnson Avenue NW. o. The Pines Pizza and Pub, 4100 River Ridge Drive NE. p. R G Books, 3611 1st Avenue SE. q. R.V Mixology, 716 Ellis Boulevard NW (5-day license for an event at 230 2nd Street SE, Suite 481). r. Texas Roadhouse, 2605 Edgewood Road SW (permanent transfer to 2425 Edgewood Road SW). s. Walgreens #12393, 5750 C Avenue NE. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Abstain, item m: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 6  18. Resolutions approving: 0379-04-25 a. Payment of bills. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0380-04-25 b. Payroll. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 19. Resolutions appointing and thanking the following individuals: 0381-04-25 a. Appointing Ellie Evans and Cassandra Peiffer (effective through June 30, 2026) to the Civil Rights Commission. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0382-04-25 b. Appointing Barb Tupper (effective through June 30, 2026) to the Cedar Rapids Medical Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0383-04-25 c. Vote of thanks to Carla Andorf for serving on the Affordable Housing Commission. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0384-04-25 d. Vote of thanks to Jennifer Bata, Abbey Ferenzi, Christine Gibson, Amy Hockett, Elizabeth Moore, Jodee Reed, Lindsay Tarwater and Chris Taylor for serving on the Cedar Rapids Wellbeing Advisory Committee. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 20. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 0385-04-25 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – nine properties. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0386-04-25 b. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 22 properties. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0387-04-25 c. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 29 properties. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 7  21. Resolutions accepting subdivision improvements and approving Maintenance Bonds: 0388-04-25 a. Sanitary sewer in Edgewood Road Industrial Park 4th Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Pirc-Tobin Construction Inc. in the amount of $138,705. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0389-04-25 b. Storm sewer in Edgewood Road Industrial Park 4th Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Pirc-Tobin Construction Inc. in the amount of $12,052. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0390-04-25 c. Sanitary sewer in Stone Ridge Apartments 2nd Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co. in the amount of $54,202. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0391-04-25 d. Storm sewer in Stone Ridge Apartments 2nd Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co. in the amount of $7,250. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 22. Resolution accepting project, approving Performance Bond and authorizing final payment: 0392-04-25 a. City Hall North Elevator Replacement project, final payment in the amount of $14,858 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Schumacher Elevator Company (original contract amount was $297,156; final contract amount is $297,156). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 23. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 0393-04-25 a. Grant agreement in the amount of $500,000 with the Iowa Finance Authority through the Wastewater and Drinking Water Financial Assistance Program for the Water Pollution Control Facility Contract 2 project. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0394-04-25 b. Application for an Iowa Arts Council Art Project Grant in the amount of $16,000 for artistic bus shelter enhancements. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0395-04-25 c. Agreement for a Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Federal-Aid Project with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Tower Terrace Road NE from C Avenue to Summerset Avenue project. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 8 0396-04-25 d. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for a strategic parking plan for the Economic and Development Services Department to add services for an amount not to exceed $67,477 (original contract amount was $165,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $232,477). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0397-04-25 e. Amendment No. 44 to the contract with Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. for architectural design services for ADA compliance at various City facilities to add services for an amount not to exceed $226.80 (original contract amount was $156,580; total contract amount with this amendment is $435,993.05). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0398-04-25 f. Amendment No. 6 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 $2,190.20 (original contract amount was $198,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $439,670.35). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0399-04-25 g. Contract with Thorp Land Clearing, LLC for the Debris Grinding at Beverly Gardens Park project for the Forestry Division for an amount not to exceed $130,000. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0400-04-25 h. Amendment No. 5 to extend the contract with Involta, LLC for Involta services for the Information Technology Department for an amount not to exceed $77,083.44 (original contract amount was $217,982.25; total contract amount with this amendment is $295,065.69). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0401-04-25 i. Information Technology Department purchase of PeopleSoft Human Capital Management software maintenance and support from Mythics for an amount not to exceed $103,699.92. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0402-04-25 j. Amendment No. 13 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 $30,000 (original contract amount was $170,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $420,000). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 9 0403-04-25 m. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Darrahs, Inc. for towing and storage of vehicles for the Police Department and the Fleet Services Division to add services in the amount of $40,000 (original contract amount was $90,000, total contract amount with this amendment is $130,000). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0404-04-25 n. Contract with UKG Kronos Systems, LLC for UKG TeleStaff cloud software and support for the Police Department for five years for an amount not to exceed $137,299.93. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0405-04-25 o. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with C.J. Moyna & Sons, LLC for quarry materials for the Streets Division for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; renewal contract amount is $100,000). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0406-04-25 p. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with Croell, Inc. 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 S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0407-04-25 q. Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Anderson- Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $24,806 for design services in connection with the Blairs Ferry Road NE from North Towne Place to Sammi Drive Sidewalk Infill project (original contract amount was $160,614; total contract amount with this amendment is $196,574). (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0408-04-25 r. Contract with Wulfekuhle Injection and Pumping, Inc. for emergency hauling of untreated wastewater for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $250,000. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0409-04-25 s. Change Order No. 3 for an amount not to exceed $15,146.58 with B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the Noelridge Greenhouse Boiler Replacement project (original contract amount was $387,610.37; total contract amount with this amendment is $503,304.51). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 10 0410-04-25 t. Change Order No. 12 in the amount of $9,098 with Boomerang Corp. for the 8th Avenue SE and Mount Vernon Road SE from 8th Street to 14th Street Reconstruction project (original contract amount was $7,927,719.78; total contract amount with this amendment is $8,043,124.94). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0411-04-25 u. Change Order No. 11 in the amount of $60,621.21 with General Constructors for the NCSML Floodwall & 16th Ave SW Road Gate project (original contract amount was $5,562,876.79; total contract amount with this amendment is $5,824,764.61). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0412-04-25 v. Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $150,147.05 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 $4,913,357.36). (Paving for Progress) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0413-04-25 w. Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $331,839.50 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 $3,508,720.75). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0414-04-25 x. Change Order No. 27 in the amount of $38,400 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 $23,040,617.83). (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0415-04-25 y. License Agreement with Cargill Inc. for property at 1925 10th Street SE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Control System project. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0416-04-25 z. Encroachment Agreement with the City of Cedar Rapids for exterior building improvements and remodel of the City Annex Building at 101 1st Avenue SE. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 11 0417-04-25 aa. Amending Resolution No. 0310-03-25, which authorized an amendment to the Non-Franchise Utility Permit Agreement with Unite Private Networks, LLC for access to the public right of way to expand the service area of its fiber network. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0418-04-25 ab. Non-Franchise Utility Permit Agreement with Vero Fiber Networks, LLC for access to the public right of way to operate a fiber network. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0419-04-25 ac. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $2,275,863.25, plus incentive up to $30,000, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction Inc. for the 5th Avenue SE Gatewell and Pump Manhole project (estimated cost was $1,960,000). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0420-04-25 ad. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $2,546,360.37, bond and insurance of Woodruff Construction, Inc. for the D4 Clarifier Rehabilitation project (estimated cost was $2,840,000). Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 0421-04-25 23k. (Moved from Consent Agenda) Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Absolute Group for the Spring 2025 ROW Tree Planting – US Forestry Grant Downtown project for the Parks and Recreation Department for an amount not to exceed $243,020. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0422-04-25 23l. (Moved from Consent Agenda) Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Absolute Group for the ReLeaf Spring 2025 ROW Tree Planting project for the Parks and Recreation Department for an amount not to exceed $228,930. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 24. Report on bids for the 2025 Transit Stop Improvements project (estimated cost is $190,000) (Doug Wilson). (Council Priority) 12  25. Report on bids for the Advance FCS Grading, Utility, and Concrete Repair Package project (estimated cost is $1,960,000) (Ken DeKeyser). g. 0423-04-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,106,942.50, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the Advance FCS Grading, Utility, and Concrete Repair Package project. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 013-25 26. 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 Priority) Council member S. Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Todd. Abstain: 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 Vanorny. Abstain: Council member T. Olson. Result: Adopted. 014-25 27. 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 Priority) 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. 28. Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 4415 Williams Boulevard SW from A-AG, Agriculture District, to S-MC, Suburban Mixed Use Community Center District, as requested by Andrea and Allison Faches. (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Poe. Nay: Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 13 015-25 29. 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 Priority) Council member Todd moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member S. 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 Overland. Result: Adopted. 016-25 30. Ordinance granting 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 Priority) Council member S. Olson 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 Vanorny. Result: Adopted. 017-25 31. 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 Hoeger moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Maier. 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. Public comments were heard. Motion to adjourn. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 1:24 PM to meet Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 14