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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION May 13, 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, Tyler Olson, Scott Overland, Ann Poe, Dale Todd and Ashley Vanorny. Absent, Council member Scott Olson. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Vanessa Chavez. The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Rick Gail. Pledge of Allegiance. Council member Vanorny presented a Proclamation declaring May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Council member Vanorny presented a Proclamation declaring May 2025 as Bike Month. 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 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 (Mathew Langley). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. a. a. First Reading: Ordinance 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 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. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 1  2. A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 33D of the Municipal Code, Street Addresses, by defining street naming criteria in Section 33D.07 (Cari Pauli). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 33D of the Municipal Code, Street Addresses, by defining street naming criteria in Section 33D.07. 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. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 3. A public hearing was held to consider the Urban Renewal Plan for the proposed D.C. Taylor Co. Urban Renewal Area and the collection of tax increments therein (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. c. 0481-05-25 a. Resolution approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the proposed D.C. Taylor Co. Urban Renewal Area. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. b. First Reading: Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the D.C. Taylor Co. Urban Renewal Area. 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 Poe. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 4. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with D.C. Taylor Co. for the construction of a new commercial headquarters building at 12th Street and 29th Avenue SW (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. d. 0482-05-25 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with D.C. Taylor Co. for the construction of a new commercial headquarters building at 12th Street and 29th Avenue SW. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 2  5. A public hearing was held to consider the Urban Renewal Plan for the proposed Ginkgo Ridge Urban Renewal Area and the collection of tax increments therein (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. e. 0483-05-25 a. Resolution approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the proposed Ginkgo Ridge Urban Renewal Area. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Abstain: Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. b. First Reading: Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the Ginkgo Ridge Urban Renewal Area. 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 Maier. Abstain: Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 6. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with Ginkgo Ridge LLC for an affordable housing project on Summit Avenue SW (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. f. 0484-05-25 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Ginkgo Ridge LLC for an affordable housing project on Summit Avenue SW. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Abstain: Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 7. A public hearing was held 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 (Jeff Wozencraft). No comments or objections were heard or filed. g. 0485-05-25 a. Resolution authorizing execution of pre-annexation agreements with property owners to set conditions for the annexation of the land. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0486-05-25 b. Resolution authorizing the annexation of land generally located along Walford Road west of Interstate 380. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 3  8. A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of property at 1417 5th Avenue SE to Hope Community Development Association (Jeff Wozencraft). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. h. 0487-05-25 a. Resolution authorizing the disposition and transfer of property at 1417 5th Avenue SE to Hope Community Development Association. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 9. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 1st Avenue W and I-380 Southbound Off-Ramp Intersection Realignment project (estimated cost is $640,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) No comments or objections were heard or filed. i. 0488-05-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 1st Avenue W and I-380 Southbound Off-Ramp Intersection Realignment project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 10. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 8th Street NE from 1st Avenue E to A Avenue NE Pavement Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $320,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) No comments or objections were heard or filed. j. 0489-05-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 8th Street NE from 1st Avenue E to A Avenue NE Pavement Rehabilitation project. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 11. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2025 Curb Ramp Repairs project (estimated cost is $600,000) (Ben Worrell). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. k. 0490-05-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2025 Curb Ramp Repairs project. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 4  12. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Skyhawks Park ADA Compliance project (estimated cost is $260,000) (Jeff Koffron). No comments or objections were heard or filed. l. 0491-05-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Skyhawks Park ADA Compliance project. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 13. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Tuma Sports Complex ADA Compliance project (estimated cost is $1,492,000) (Jeff Koffron). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. m. 0492-05-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Tuma Sports Complex ADA Compliance project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. Mayor O'Donnell announced the removal of Item No. 28f (a motion setting a public hearing to consider a change of zone for property at 1712 32nd Street NE and 3201 and 3215 Carlisle Street NE as requested by Mirami, LLC) from the agenda. Motion to approve the agenda as amended. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved as amended. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 14. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 5 0493-05-25 15. Resolution declaring an official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to issue debt to reimburse the City for certain original expenditures paid in connection with specified projects. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0494-05-25 16. Resolution adopting the Water Division’s fiscal year 2026 fee schedule for miscellaneous laboratory service charges. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0495-05-25 17. Resolution adopting the Water Division’s fiscal year 2026 fee schedule for miscellaneous service charges. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0496-05-25 18. Resolution adopting the Water Pollution Control Division’s fiscal year 2026 flat sewer rates for unmetered water supplies being discharged into the City’s sanitary sewer system. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0497-05-25 19. Resolution adopting the Water Pollution Control Division’s fiscal year 2026 special sewer rates for wastewater that is hauled directly to the Water Pollution Control Facility for treatment. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0498-05-25 20. Resolution adopting the Solid Waste and Recycling Division’s fiscal year 2026 fee schedule for nuisance abatement and service charges. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 6 0499-05-25 21. Resolution of support and authorizing local match funds for an application by Ginkgo Ridge LLC to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for a housing redevelopment project at 1202-1226 Summit Avenue SW. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0500-05-25 22. Resolution of support and authorizing local match funds for an application by Rose Cottage 2, LC to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for a housing redevelopment project at 8503-8519 Prairie View Lane SW. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0501-05-25 23. Resolution of support and authorizing local match funds for an application by The Vesnice LLC to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for a mixed-use redevelopment project at 116 16th Avenue SE. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0502-05-25 24. Resolution accepting the established fair market value in the amount of $980 for the acquisition of a temporary construction easement for land at 4202 Twin Pine Drive NE, owned by Zachary and Alexandra Zahn, in connection with the 42nd Street NE Improvements – Phase 1 from River Ridge Drive to Pine View Drive project. (Paving for Progress) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0503-05-25 25. Resolution authorizing the Fire Chief or the Chief's designee to execute Agreements for Use, Release, and Indemnification for non-burn exercises and live fire training through April 30, 2030. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 7 0504-05-25 26. Resolution setting a public hearing for May 27, 2025 to consider the vacation of a 10- foot utility easement at 5915 and 5955 4th Street SW as requested by Corridor Developers, L.L.C. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0505-05-25 27. Resolution setting a public hearing for May 27, 2025 to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds in and to a 0.39-acre parcel of right of way west of and adjacent to 2825 Prairie Ridge Drive SW as requested by Prairie Pine Properties, LLC. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 28. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. May 27, 2025 – to consider a second amendment to the fiscal year 2025 budget. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. b. May 27, 2025 – to consider repealing Chapter 42 of the Municipal Code, Solicitors and Transient Merchants, and enacting a new Chapter 42 in its place to amend definitions, license requirements, and parking regulations. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. c. May 27, 2025 – to consider repealing Chapter 42A of the Municipal Code, Mobile Food Vendors, and enacting a new Chapter 42A in its place to amend definitions, vending and parking regulations, and license exemptions. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. d. May 27, 2025 – to consider amending Chapter 62 of the Municipal Code, Offenses Against Public Peace and Morals, to better address safety concerns in Section 62.19, Obstructing Sidewalks or Other Public Ways. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 8  e. May 27, 2025 – to consider an application for Community Development Block Grant-CV funds being offered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Willis Dady Homeless Services' homelessness operations. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. f. May 27, 2025 – to consider a change of zone for property at 4051 River Center Court NE from T-ML, Traditional Mixed Use Limited District, to S-MC, Suburban Mixed Use Community Center District, as requested by Zone Up, LLC. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 29. 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 27, 2025 – Blairs Ferry Road NE from North Towne Place to Sammi Drive Sidewalk Infill, Bid Package 1 – North Side project (estimated cost is $700,000). (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. b. May 27, 2025 – GTC Parking Lot Repairs project (estimated cost is $343,000). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. c. May 27, 2025 – Repair of Water Service Lines FY26 project (estimated cost is $1,000,000). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 30. Motion assessing civil penalty for violation of State Code regarding the sale of alcohol to minors against: a. The Stadium Bar and Grill, 957 Rockford Road SW (second offense – $1,500 and 30-day suspension). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 31. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. Alliant Energy PowerHouse, 370 1st Avenue NE. b. The Avacentre – Cedar Rapids, 2121 Bowling Street SW. 9  c. CVS/Pharmacy #8526, 4116 Center Point Road NE. d. CVS/Pharmacy #8532, 2711 Mount Vernon Road SE. e. The Gas Spot, 2904 Center Point Road NE (new – change to class E liquor license). f. The Gas Spot, 4201 Center Point Road NE (new – change to class E liquor license). g. The Gas Spot, 1001 1st Avenue SW (new – change to class E liquor license). h. Granite City Food & Brewery, 4755 1st Avenue SE. i. Midtown Station, 715 2nd Avenue SE. j. Nick’s Bar & Grill, 4958 Johnson Avenue NW (5-day license for an event at 5000 J Street SW). k. Pilot Travel Center #1092, 8950 Earhart Lane SW. l. Red Ginger, 2230 Edgewood Road SW. m. Red Lion Lounge, 3970 Center Point Road NE. n. Red Robin America’s Gourmet Burgers & Spirits, 4625 1st Avenue SE. o. Rock Bar American Grill, 219 2nd Avenue SE. p. Sandlot Sports, 4655 Tower Terrace Road NE. q. Third Base Brewery, 500 Blairs Ferry Road NE. r. Time Out Lounge, 3230 16th Avenue SW. s. Tobacco Outlet Plus #520, 124 Collins Road NE. t. Traveling Tapster, 3316 Rosewood Court NE (5-day license for an event at Brucemore, 2160 Linden Drive SE). u. Traveling Tapster, 3316 Rosewood Court NE (5-day license for an event at Brucemore, 2160 Linden Drive SE). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 32. Resolutions approving: 0506-05-25 a. Payment of bills. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0507-05-25 b. Payroll. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 33. Resolution thanking the following individual: 0508-05-25 a. Vote of thanks to Tracey Achenbach for serving on the Affordable Housing Commission. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 10  34. Resolutions approving special event applications and road closures for: 0509-05-25 a. Houby Days on May 17 and 18, 2025. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0510-05-25 b. Up N Smokin' Jam on May 17, 2025. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 35. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 0511-05-25 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 12 properties. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0512-05-25 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – three properties. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0513-05-25 c. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 27 properties. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0514-05-25 d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 20 properties. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 36. Resolutions accepting subdivision improvements and approving Maintenance Bonds: 0515-05-25 a. PCC pavement in Prairie Landing 4th Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Central States Concrete, LLC in the amount of $309,858. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0516-05-25 b. Sanitary sewer in Prairie Landing 4th Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co. in the amount of $120,400. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 11 0517-05-25 c. Storm sewer in Prairie Landing 4th Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co. in the amount of $233,788.50. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0518-05-25 d. Water system improvements in American Prairie 4th Addition and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by Concise Earth Construction, LLC in the amount of $90,890, and authorizing reimbursement to Prairie Land Development, LLC for an amount not to exceed $6,552 for upsized water main. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 37. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments: 0519-05-25 a. Ellis Golf Course ADA Improvements project, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $39,988.88, final payment in the amount of $21,914.56 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Dave Schmitt Construction (original contract amount was $262,114.29; final contract amount is $438,290.92). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0520-05-25 b. Central Fire & Fire Station #3 ADA Renovations project, final payment in the amount of $22,835.57 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by McComas- Lacina Construction, LC (original contract amount was $407,000; final contract amount is $459,798.83). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 38. Resolution approving final plat: 0521-05-25 a. Data Center Campus Second Addition for land north of 76th Avenue SW and west of Edgewood Road SW. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 39. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 0522-05-25 a. Grant application in the amount of $50,000 to the Housing Fund for Linn County for a Housing Initiatives Grant to provide deposit payment assistance. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 12 0523-05-25 b. Commitment to Award and Accept Funds in the amount of $295,000 with the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department for reallocated 2022 grant funds for Iowa Task Force 1. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0524-05-25 c. 28E Agreement with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office to acquire and implement a new public safety software system. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0525-05-25 d. Purchase of National Flood Insurance Program coverage for fiscal year 2026 through Selective Insurance Company of America for an amount not to exceed $175,000. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0526-05-25 e. Amendment No. 2 to the contract with TrueNorth Companies, LC for insurance consultant services for the Finance Department to add services for an amount not to exceed $78,969 (original contract amount was $575,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $653,969). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0527-05-25 f. Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for portable radios, accessories, maintenance and support for the Fire Department to increase volume for an amount not to exceed $95,000 (original contract amount was $899,500; total contract amount with this amendment is $994,500). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0528-05-25 g. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with Harms Oil Company for fuel products and services for the Fleet Services Division for two years for a total amount not to exceed $7,600,000 (original contract amount was $7,600,000; renewal contract amount is $7,600,000). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 13 0529-05-25 h. Contract with Ark Data Centers, LLC for cross connect and colocation services for the Information Technology Department for three years for a total amount not to exceed $149,908.32. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0530-05-25 i. Annual maintenance agreement with Intergraph Corp. in the amount of $232,119.60 for the Joint Communications Agency’s computer-aided dispatch system for fiscal year 2026. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0531-05-25 j. Amending Resolution No. 0240-02-25, which authorized the Information Technology Department to purchase PeopleSoft Financials software maintenance and support from Mythics, to increase volume for an amount not to exceed $58,537.76 (original contract amount was $135,501.27; total contract amount with this amendment is $194,039.03). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0532-05-25 k. Amendment No. 8 to renew the contract with Foundation 2 for justice and mental health collaboration for the Police Department for an annual amount not to exceed $159,974 (original contract amount was $59,134; renewal contract amount is $159,974). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0533-05-25 l. Fleet Services Division purchase of 12 Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicles from Stivers Ford Lincoln for the Police Department for a total amount of $536,438. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0534-05-25 m. Fleet Services Division purchase of three flatbed truck bodies with swaploader systems for the Streets Division from Henderson Products, Inc. for a total amount of $638,346. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 14 0535-05-25 n. Amendment No. 8 to the contract with Ferguson Waterworks for water meter installation for the Water Division to extend the contract and add services in the amount of $425,000 (original contract amount was $600,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,025,000). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0536-05-25 o. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Wulfekuhle Injection and Pumping Inc. for emergency pumping, hauling and land applying of untreated wastewater for the Water Pollution Control Facility to extend the contract and increase volume for an amount not to exceed $250,000 (original contract amount was $250,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $500,000). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0537-05-25 p. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Anderson- Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $10,005 for additional services in connection with the WPC Feeder Main Extension project (original contract amount was $538,176; total contract amount with this amendment is $609,163). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0538-05-25 q. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Environment, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $65,168 for design services in connection with the 4th Street SE from 6th Avenue to 10th Street Newbo Quiet Zone Improvements project (original contract amount was $103,416; total contract amount with this amendment is $264,880). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0539-05-25 r. Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $464,982 for design services in connection with the Cedar Lake South Cell Forebay project. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0540-05-25 s. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with OPN Architects for an amount not to exceed $3,000 for design services in connection with the Parking Ramp at 1st and 1st West project (original contract amount was $1,295,570; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,436,645). (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 15 0541-05-25 t. Amendment No. 8 to the Professional Services Agreement with Shoemaker & Haaland Professional Engineers for an amount not to exceed $100,000 for design services in connection with the On-Call Storm & Sanitary Sewer projects (original contract amount was $250,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $350,000). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0542-05-25 u. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $80,000 for design services in connection with the Hoosier Lift Station and South Hoosier Lift Station Improvements project (original contract amount was $937,953; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,017,953). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0543-05-25 v. Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $8,809.28 with Boomerang Corp. for the Big Cedar Industrial Center Water Main Extension (Phase 1) project (original contract amount was $3,036,382; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,388,453.28). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0544-05-25 w. Change Order No. 15 deducting the amount of $207,319.16 with Boomerang Corp. for the Czech Village 12th Avenue SW Detention Basin project (original contract amount was $1,873,929; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,834,882.59). (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0545-05-25 x. Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $33,978 with Boomerang Corp. for the Cedar Lake Amenities Bid Package 1: Trail, Shoreline and Lake Improvements project (original contract amount was $949,309.95; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,193,537.04). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0546-05-25 y. Change Order No. 13 in the amount of $45,558.93 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 $8,088,683.87). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 16 0547-05-25 z. Change Order No. 2 deducting the amount of $19,092,466 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 $324,405,916). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0548-05-25 aa. Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $7,389 with Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the 4th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 5th Avenue SE East Central Quiet Zone Improvements project (original contract amount was $380,637.05; total contract amount with this amendment is $448,954.30). (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0549-05-25 ab. Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $173,138.84 with McComas-Lacina Construction LC for the Parking Ramp at 1st and 1st West project (original contract amount was $17,841,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $18,246,490.02). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0550-05-25 ac. Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $3,045 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 $4,916,402.36). (Paving for Progress) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0551-05-25 ad. Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $2,677.50 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 $3,511,398.25). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0552-05-25 ae. Change Order No. 28 in the amount of $7,720 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 $23,048,337.83). (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 17 0553-05-25 af. Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $51,553.40 with Rathje Construction Co. for the 35th St NE from Oakland Rd to F Ave Pavement Reconstruction project (original contract amount was $3,645,381.91; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,047,749.97). (Paving for Progress) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0554-05-25 ag. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $33,554 with S2 Construction, LLC for the FY 2025 Tree and Vegetation Removal project (original contract amount was $197,918; total contract amount with this amendment is $231,472). Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0555-05-25 ah. Amendment No. 1 to the Development Agreement with D Taggart Holdings, Inc. for a housing project along the 900 block of M Street and 1213 N Street SW. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0556-05-25 ai. Amendment No. 1 to the Development Agreement with The Fountains, LLC for an infill master development at 5100 Edgewood Road NE. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0557-05-25 aj. Amendment to the Lease Agreement with D.C. Taylor Co. for property at 500 Stickle Drive NE to accommodate an early termination provision and access to the building for future storage for the Cedar River Flood Control System. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0558-05-25 ak. Encroachment Agreement for the existing Franklin Middle School running track, water control cabinet and fence north of E Avenue NE and west of 20th Street NE as requested by the Cedar Rapids Community School District. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0559-05-25 al. 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 T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 18 0560-05-25 am. Accepting a Warranty Deed from VRE Cedar Rapids 7B, LLC for the dedication of street right of way along the west side of Edgewood Road SW, south of Williams Boulevard SW. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0561-05-25 an. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1 and accepting a Permanent Easement for Stormwater Storage from TrueNorth Real Estate, LC for land at 500 1st Street SE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Control project. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0562-05-25 ao. Granting a Temporary Easement for Construction for land at 309, 313, 317, 321, 325 and 329 F Avenue NW as requested by Interstate Power and Light Company. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Abstain: Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0563-05-25 ap. Granting a Temporary Staging Easement for land at 838 and 1010 1st Street NW in the amount of $62,112 as requested by Ryan Companies US, Inc. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Abstain: Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0564-05-25 aq. Settlement and Release Agreement in the case known as Roy Grapes v. City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Claim Nos. 20005415.01, 21009519.01, 23006333.01 and 23700815.01. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0565-05-25 ar. Settlement and Release Agreement in the case known as Ryan Rasmussen v. City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Claim No. 24700361.01. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0566-05-25 as. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $244,400, bond and insurance of Play-Pro Recreation for the Playground Equipment at Fox Trail Park project (estimated cost was $245,000). (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 19  40. Report on the receipt of bids for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A, Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025B, and Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025C (Jon Burmeister, PFM Financial Advisors LLC). n. 0567-05-25 a. Resolution directing sale of $62,255,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0568-05-25 b. Resolution directing sale of $2,575,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025B. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0569-05-25 c. Resolution directing sale of $11,175,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of offering) Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025C. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 41. Report on bids for the Walford Road from 6th Street SW to 1,350 Feet West project (estimated cost is $1,570,000) (Ken DeKeyser). (Council Priority) o. 0570-05-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,019,947.91, bond and insurance of E & F Paving Co., LLC for the Walford Road from 6th Street SW to 1,350 Feet West project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 42. Report on bids for the 60th Avenue SW At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improvements project (estimated cost is $200,000) (Ben Worrell). p. 0571-05-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $202,817, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the 60th Avenue SW At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improvements project. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member S. Olson, Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 20  43. Report on bids for the Water Pollution Control Feeder Main Extension project (estimated cost is $3,450,000) (Brandon Jennings). q. 0572-05-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $2,357,796.50, bond and insurance of Boomerang Corp. for the Water Pollution Control Feeder Main Extension project. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 44. Report on bids for the Replace Third Floor Roof at the Downtown Library project (estimated cost is $295,000) (Jason Stancliffe). r. 0573-05-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $217,702, bond and insurance of T&K Roofing Company for the Replace Third Floor Roof at the Downtown Library project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0574-05-25 45. Presentation and resolution of support and authorizing local match funds for an application by Stone Creek Apartments, LLC to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for a housing redevelopment project at 3445 and 3355 Stone Creek Circle SW (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 019-25 46. Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2026. Council member Hoeger moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: 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 T. Olson. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Adopted. 21 020-25 47. Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2026. Council member T. Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: 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. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Adopted. 021-25 48. 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 Vanorny moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: 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 Vanorny. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Adopted. 022-25 49. Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2027. Council member Todd moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: 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 Maier. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Adopted. 22 023-25 50. Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2027. Council member Maier moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: 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 Hoeger. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Adopted. 024-25 51. 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 Hoeger moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: 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. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Adopted. 025-25 52. 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 Priority) Council member Overland moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: 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 Vanorny. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Adopted. 23 026-25 53. 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 Priority) Council member Todd moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: 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 Maier. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Adopted. 027-25 54. Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 3445 and 3355 Stone Creek Circle SW from T-ML, Traditional Mixed Use Limited District, to S-MC, Suburban Mixed Use Community Center District, as requested by Stone Creek Apartments, LLC. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: 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 Hoeger. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Adopted. 028-25 55. 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 Priority) Council member Overland moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: 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 Vanorny. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Adopted. 24 029-25 56. Ordinance 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 Vanorny moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: 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 Todd. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Adopted. Public comments were heard. City Manager communications were heard. Motion to adjourn. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 1:38 PM to meet Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 25