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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION April 22, 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 Ken Glandorf. Pledge of Allegiance. Council member Poe presented a Proclamation declaring April 2025 as Volunteer Month. Council member Poe presented a Proclamation declaring April 23, 2025 as Daybreak Rotary Anniversary. A presentation regarding the Project Tracking Map was given by Brenna Fall and Angie Charipar. A presentation regarding the RSM Review of Banking Request for Proposals was given by Josh Parker of RSM, Abhi Deshpande and Noele Wagner. 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 fiscal year 2026 annual budget (Abhi Deshpande). No comments or objections were heard. One objection was filed. a. 0424-04-25 a. Resolution adopting the fiscal year 2026 annual budget and transfers. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 2. A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2026 (Abhi Deshpande and Roy Hesemann). No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2026. 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 Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1 3. A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2026 (Abhi Deshpande and Roy Hesemann). No comments or objections were heard or filed. c. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2026. Council member Vanorny moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 4. A public hearing was held 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 (Abhi Deshpande and Roy Hesemann). No comments or objections were heard or filed. d. a. First Reading: Ordinance 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 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. Result: Approved. 5. A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2027 (Abhi Deshpande and Roy Hesemann). No comments or objections were heard or filed. e. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2027. Council member Overland 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. 2  6. A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2027 (Abhi Deshpande and Roy Hesemann). No comments or objections were heard or filed. f. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2027. 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. Result: Approved. 7. A public hearing was held to consider amending the fiscal year 2025 budget (Abhi Deshpande). No comments or objections were heard or filed. g. 0425-04-25 a. Resolution adopting a fiscal year 2025 budget amendment and transfers. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Result: Approved. 8. A public hearing was held 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 (Ben Worrell). No comments or objections were heard or filed. h. a. First Reading: Ordinance 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 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 the vacation of 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 (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. i. a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds of 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 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 Overland. Abstain: Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 3  10. A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of 15 City-owned properties generally located along Ellis Boulevard NW near Time Check Park (Jeff Wozencraft). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. j. 0426-04-25 a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of 15 City-owned properties generally located along Ellis Boulevard NW near Time Check Park and inviting competitive proposals for the properties. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 11. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. k. a. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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 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 Vanorny. Result: Approved. 12. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. l. a. First Reading: Ordinance 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 member Vanorny moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 4  13. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson and Bill Micheel). (Council Priority) Comments were heard. One objection was filed. m. 0427-04-25 a. Resolution 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, for property at 3445 and 3355 Stone Creek Circle SW as requested by Stone Creek Apartments, LLC. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. b. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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 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 Poe. Result: Approved. 14. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. n. a. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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 member Vanorny moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 5  15. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Walford Road from 6th Street SW to 1,350 Feet West project (estimated cost is $1,570,000) (Ken DeKeyser). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. o. 0428-04-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Walford Road from 6th Street SW to 1,350 Feet West project. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 16. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 60th Avenue SW At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improvements project (estimated cost is $200,000) (Ben Worrell). No comments or objections were heard or filed. p. 0429-04-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 60th Avenue SW At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improvements project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 17. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Replace Third Floor Roof at the Downtown Library project (estimated cost is $295,000) (Jason Stancliffe). No comments or objections were heard or filed. q. 0430-04-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Replace Third Floor Roof at the Downtown Library project. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. Motion to approve the agenda. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 18. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 6 0431-04-25 19. Resolution directing the advertisement for sale of $62,255,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A, and approving electronic bidding procedures and Official Statement. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0432-04-25 20. Resolution directing the advertisement for sale of $2,575,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025B, and approving electronic bidding procedures and Official Statement. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0433-04-25 21. Resolution directing the advertisement for sale of $11,175,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025C, and approving electronic bidding procedures and Official Statement. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0434-04-25 22. Resolution adopting the updated Linn County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for the 2025-2030 cycle as part of compliance with participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, and as part of the City's commitment to identifying and preparing for hazards that impact the City. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0435-04-25 23. Resolution authorizing payment in the amount of $25,000 to the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance for fiscal year 2025 membership dues. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0436-04-25 24. Resolution extending the deadline to receive proposals for the disposition of eight City-owned parcels along 22nd Avenue SW. (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0437-04-25 25. Resolution establishing a 0.34-acre Utility Easement on part of 3rd Street between F Avenue and G Avenue NW and part of 300 F Avenue NW to accommodate public and private infrastructure. (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Abstain: Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 7 0438-04-25 26. Resolution establishing a 0.89-acre Utility Easement on 4th Street from G Avenue to I Avenue and part of H Avenue from 4th Street NW to the Chicago & North Western Railroad right-of-way to accommodate public and private infrastructure. (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Abstain: Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0439-04-25 27. Resolution establishing a 0.02-acre Permanent Easement on part of I Avenue NW to accommodate flood protection for the City and Cedar Crossing Casino. (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Abstain: Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0440-04-25 28. Resolution establishing a 0.69-acre Temporary Storm Sewer Easement on part of 3rd Street between F Avenue NW and the Chicago & North Western Railroad right-of-way to accommodate storm sewer removal and relocation. (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Abstain: Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0441-04-25 29. Resolution establishing a 0.06-acre Temporary Construction Easement on part of 3rd Street between F Avenue and G Avenue NW to accommodate flood protection for the City and Cedar Crossing Casino. (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Abstain: Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0442-04-25 30. Resolution accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the Mount Vernon Road SE from 14th Street to 20th Street Pavement Improvements project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 31. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. May 13, 2025 – to consider repealing Chapter 32B of the Municipal Code, Floodplain Management, and enacting a new Chapter 32B in its place to continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program, qualify for increased premium discounts for property owners, and adopt higher protection standards within the Special Flood Hazard Areas and for critical facilities in the shaded X Flood Zones. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 8  b. May 13, 2025 – to consider amending Chapter 33D of the Municipal Code, Street Names, by defining street naming criteria. (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. c. May 13, 2025 – to consider a Development Agreement with DC Taylor Co. for the construction of a commercial headquarters building at 12th Street and 29th Avenue SW. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. d. May 13, 2025 – to consider a Development Agreement with Ginkgo Ridge LLC for an affordable housing project on Summit Avenue SW. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. e. May 13, 2025 – to consider the disposition of City-owned property at 1417 5th Avenue SE. (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. f. May 27, 2025 – to consider an annexation moratorium agreement with the City of Fairfax. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 32. 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. May 13, 2025 – 1st Avenue W and I-380 Southbound Off-Ramp Intersection Realignment project (estimated cost is $640,000). (Paving for Progress) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. b. May 13, 2025 – 8th Street NE from 1st Avenue E to A Avenue NE Pavement Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $320,000). (Paving for Progress) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. c. May 13, 2025 – 2025 Curb Ramp Repairs project (estimated cost is $600,000). (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. d. May 13, 2025 – Skyhawks Park ADA Compliance project (estimated cost is $260,000). Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 9  e. May 13, 2025 – Tuma Sports Complex ADA Compliance project (estimated cost is $1,492,000). (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 33. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. Benz Beverage Depot, 501 7th Avenue SE (5-day license for an event). b. Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, 320 Collins Road NE. c. Cancun Mexican Grill & Bar, 365 33rd Avenue SW. d. Cedar Rapids Moose Lodge #304, 1820 West Post Road SW. e. CR Midnight Smoker BBQ, 301 F Avenue NW (new – formerly Cedar River Landing). f. Cross Roads Bistro, 232 16th Avenue SW. g. Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, 350 1st Avenue NE. h. El Dorado Bar & Grill, 112 2nd Street SE. i. Elmcrest Country Club, 1000 36th Street NE. j. Hawkeye Convenience Store, 250 16th Avenue SW. k. JM O’Malley’s, 1502 H Avenue NE. l. McGrath Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids, 475 1st Street SW (8-month seasonal license). m. Mount Mercy University, 1330 Elmhurst Drive NE. n. NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd Street SE. o. Ocean Liquor & Smoke Shop Etc., 4333 Czech Lane NE. p. Papa Juan’s, 5505 Center Point Road NE. q. Playtime Tap, 933 14th Avenue SW. r. Wild Hog Saloon & Eatery, Walford (5-day license for an event at Metro Harley Davidson, 2415 Westdale Drive SW). Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 34. Resolutions approving: 0443-04-25 a. Payment of bills. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0444-04-25 b. Payroll. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0445-04-25 c. Transfer of funds. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 35. Resolutions appointing and thanking the following individuals: 0446-04-25 a. Appointing Mohammad Sheronick (effective through April 2, 2029) to the Civil Service Commission. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 10 0447-04-25 b. Appointing Pat McGrath (effective through June 30, 2025) to the Czech Village-New Bohemia Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Abstain: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0448-04-25 c. Vote of thanks to Barbara Kintzle for serving on the Housing Board of Appeals. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 36. Resolutions approving special event applications and road closures for: 0449-04-25 a. BENZ Beerfest on May 10, 2025. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0450-04-25 b. Wellington Heights Community Church Annual Mother's Day Event on May 10, 2025. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 37. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 0451-04-25 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 13 properties. (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0452-04-25 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – eight properties. (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0453-04-25 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 33 properties. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0454-04-25 d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 17 properties. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 38. Resolutions accepting subdivision improvements and approving Maintenance Bonds: 0455-04-25 a. Water system improvements in Iowa Development Additions and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Koelker Excavating II, LLC in the amount of $75,505. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 11  39. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments: 0456-04-25 a. FY 2024 Bridge Maintenance project, final payment in the amount of $45,097.07 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Boulder Contracting, LLC (original contract amount was $2,557,591.50; final contract amount is $901,941.36). Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0457-04-25 b. FY24 Draintile Program project, final payment in the amount of $11,962.81 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Corum Construction LLC (original contract amount was $243,019; final contract amount is $239,256.27). Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 40. Resolutions approving final plats: 0458-04-25 a. 380 Commerce Third Addition for land south of 76th Avenue SW and east of 6th Street SW. (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0459-04-25 b. Data Center Campus First Addition for land north of 76th Avenue SW and west of Edgewood Road SW. (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 41. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 0460-04-25 a. Amendment No. 30 to the contract with Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. for architectural design services for ADA compliance at Group 2 facilities to add services for an amount not to exceed $4,615.90 (original contract amount was $356,700; total contract amount with this amendment is $601,692.75). Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0461-04-25 b. Contract with US Bank for banking and investment services for the Finance Department for five years for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Abstain: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 0462-04-25 c. Fleet Services Division purchase of a chassis and flatbed truck for the Fire Department from Truck Country in the amount of $118,530.28. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0463-04-25 d. Extending the authorization period for the purchase of vehicles and equipment for the Fleet Services Division from dealership lots through March 26, 2026. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 12 0464-04-25 e. Contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for VMWare software maintenance and support for the Information Technology Department for three years for an amount not to exceed $637,297.92. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0465-04-25 f. Fleet Services Division purchase of three cab chassis for the Public Works Department from Truck Country in the amount of $355,623. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0466-04-25 g. Amendment No. 6 to the contract with Ferguson Waterworks for large meters and ancillary items for the Water Division to increase volume for an amount not to exceed $100,000 (original contract amount was $470,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,200,000). Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0467-04-25 h. Contract with Schimberg Co. for water system pipe, hydrants, valves, fittings and service materials for the Water Division for one year for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0468-04-25 i. Amendment No. 25 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stanley Consultants for an amount not to exceed $261,000 for design and construction support services in connection with the Flood Mitigation System – East Side Phase 1 Consulting Services project (original contract amount was $3,959,599; total contract amount with this amendment is $51,207,448). (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0469-04-25 j. Change Order No. 4 deducting the amount of $9,206.14 with Garling Construction for the Westside Library project (original contract amount was $15,525,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $16,040,568.55). Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0470-04-25 k. Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $8,590.62 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 $5,266,003.80). Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0471-04-25 l. Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $226,834.01 with Tricon Construction Group for the WPCF DAFT Improvements project (original contract amount was $6,270,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $6,496,834.01). Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 13 0472-04-25 m. Supplemental Agreement in the amount of $11,245 with Benjamin and Rachel Bisaillon for land at 3700 Meadowknolls Road in Marion in connection with the Tower Terrace Road from C Avenue to Alburnett Road project. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0473-04-25 n. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $24,471 and accepting a Permanent Trail Easement from IES Utilities for land at 3105 E Avenue NW in connection with the Cherokee Trail project. (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0474-04-25 o. Temporary Easement for Construction with Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC for land at 821 4th Street NW in connection with the casino project. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0475-04-25 p. 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 Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0476-04-25 q. Rescinding Resolution No. 0842-06-18, which authorized assignment and assumption agreements with Naomi’s Kitchen, LLC and NewBo Synergy, LLC for the Multi-Family New Construction project at 1113 6th Street SE. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0477-04-25 r. Rescinding Resolution No. 1055-08-18, which authorized loan documents with Naomi’s Kitchen, LLC and NewBo Synergy, LLC to amend the affordability period for the Multi-Family New Construction project at 1113 6th Street SE. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0478-04-25 s. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $139,709, bond and insurance of C-2 Creative Concrete for the 2025 Transit Stop Improvements project (estimated cost was $190,000). (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0479-04-25 t. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $59,301, bond and insurance of Subsurface, Inc. for the 2025 Storm Culvert Lining project (estimated cost was $78,000). Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 42. Report on bids for the Playground Equipment at Fox Trail Park project (estimated cost is $245,000) (Steve Krug). (Council Priority) 14  43. Report on bids for the FY 2025 Bridge Maintenance project (estimated cost is $2,090,000) (Ken DeKeyser). (Paving for Progress) r. 0480-04-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $2,181,399.40, bond and insurance of Boulder Contracting, LLC for the FY 2025 Bridge Maintenance project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Result: Approved. 018-25 44. 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 Poe moved that the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Adopted. Public comments were heard. Motion to adjourn. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 6:56 PM to meet Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 12:00 noon. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 15