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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION May 27, 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 David Maier, Scott Olson, Tyler Olson, Scott Overland, Ann Poe, Dale Todd and Ashley Vanorny. Absent, Council member Marty Hoeger. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Vanessa Chavez. The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Taha Tawil. Pledge of Allegiance. Council member S. Olson presented a Proclamation declaring May 2025 as Older Americans’ Month. Council member Poe presented a Proclamation in recognition of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor’s Busse Unit Grand Opening. A presentation regarding the Strategic Parking Plan was given by Bill Micheel and Robert Ferrin of Kimley Horn. A presentation regarding the Cedar Rapids Music Ecosystem Action Plan was given by Jennifer Pratt and Don Pitts of Sound Music Cities. 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 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 (Lt. Michelle Omar and Capt. Charlie Fields). No comments or objections were heard or filed. a. a. First Reading: Ordinance 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 S. Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 1  2. A public hearing was held 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 (Lt. Michelle Omar). No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. a. First Reading: Ordinance 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 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. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 3. A public hearing was held 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 (Lt. Michelle Omar). No comments or objections were heard or filed. c. a. First Reading: Ordinance 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 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. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 4. A public hearing was held to consider a second amendment to the fiscal year 2025 budget (Abhi Deshpande). No comments or objections were heard or filed. d. 0575-05-25 a. Resolution adopting a fiscal year 2025 budget amendment and transfers. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 5. A public hearing was held to consider an application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus funds for Willis Dady Homeless Services’ homelessness operations (Laura Shaw and Chrystal Kohl). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. e. 0576-05-25 a. Resolution authorizing an application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus funds for Willis Dady Homeless Services’ homelessness operations. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 2  6. A public hearing was held to consider an Annexation Moratorium Agreement with the City of Fairfax (Jeff Wozencraft). No comments or objections were heard or filed. f. 0577-05-25 a. Resolution authorizing execution of an Annexation Moratorium Agreement with the City of Fairfax. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council members Hoeger and Overland. Result: Approved. 7. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard. Objections were filed. g. a. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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 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 T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 8. A public hearing was held 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 (Rob Davis). No comments or objections were heard or filed. h. a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating 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 member T. Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Overland. Abstain: Council member S. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 3  9. A public hearing was held to consider the partial vacation of a 10-foot utility easement at 5915 and 5955 4th Street SW as requested by Corridor Developers, L.L.C. (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. i. 0578-05-25 a. Resolution authorizing the partial vacation of a 10-foot utility easement at 5915 and 5955 4th Street SW as requested by Corridor Developers, L.L.C. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 10. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Blairs Ferry Road NE from North Towne Place to Sammi Drive Sidewalk Infill, Bid Package 1 – North Side project (estimated cost is $700,000) (Doug Wilson). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. j. 0579-05-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Blairs Ferry Road NE from North Towne Place to Sammi Drive Sidewalk Infill, Bid Package 1 – North Side project. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 11. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Repair of Water Service Lines FY26 project (estimated cost is $1,000,000) (Brandon Schmall). No comments or objections were heard or filed. k. 0580-05-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Repair of Water Service Lines FY26 project. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 12. A scheduled public hearing to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the GTC Parking Ramp Repairs project was cancelled at the request of the Purchasing Services Division. No comments or objections were heard or filed. Motion to approve the agenda. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 4  Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 13. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0581-05-25 14. Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance of $59,555,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A; amending the levy of taxes to pay the bonds; and approving the Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure Certificate. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0582-05-25 15. Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance of $2,555,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025B; amending the levy of taxes to pay the bonds; and approving the Continuing Disclosure Certificate. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0583-05-25 16. Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance of $10,135,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025C; providing for a method to pay the bonds; and approving the Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure Certificate. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0584-05-25 17. Resolution authorizing the Finance Director to commit the current and future fund balances and issue payments for eligible uses of a new committed Special Revenue Fund – Greene Square Summer. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0585-05-25 18. Resolution authorizing the reallocation of $124,865.72 in American Rescue Plan Act funding from previously awarded projects to the Core Neighborhood Dog Park. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 5 0586-05-25 19. Resolution referring to the Linn County Compensation Commission the acquisition of a temporary construction easement on 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 Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0587-05-25 20. Resolution of support and authorizing local match funds for an application by 130 Rentals LLC to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for a housing project at 130 First Street NW. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0588-05-25 21. Resolution of support and authorizing local match funds for an application by Ellis Revitalization Group LLC to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for a housing project at 1000 Ellis Boulevard NW. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0589-05-25 22. Resolution of support and authorizing local match funds for an application by West Side Urban Revival LLC to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for a housing project at 107 and 111 10th Street NW. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0590-05-25 23. Resolution of support and authorizing local match funds for an application by Mods Enterprises LLC to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for a housing project at 1319-1333 Ellis Boulevard NW. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0591-05-25 24. Resolution of support and authorizing local match funds for an application by Prairie Rose Rental Co LLC to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Workforce Housing Tax Credits for a housing project at 1120 and 1128 15th Street SE. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 6 25. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. June 10, 2025 – to consider amending Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code, City Administration, to establish an Active Transportation Advisory Commission. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. b. June 10, 2025 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1626 5th Avenue SE from T-R1, Traditional Residential Single Unit District, to T-ML, Traditional Mixed Use Limited District, as requested by BB Properties, LLC. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. c. June 10, 2025 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1712 32nd Street NE and 3201 and 3215 Carlisle Street NE from T-ML, Traditional Mixed Use Limited District, and S-RM1, Suburban Residential Medium Single Unit District, to T-MC, Traditional Mixed Use Center District, as requested by Mirami, LLC. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 26. 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. June 10, 2025 – City Annex and City Services Center Renovation Projects – Phase 1 project (estimated cost is $4,400,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. b. June 10, 2025 – Gardner Golf Course ADA Compliance project (estimated cost is $1,500,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 27. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. BarTini’s, 151 1st Avenue SW, Suite 104 (adding a permanent outdoor service area). b. Bop’s Pizza, 921 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Suite 130. c. Brewhemia, 1202 3rd Street SE, Suite 101. d. Casa Las Glorias, 2245 Blairs Ferry Road NE. e. Casey’s General Store #2791, 9125 Atlantic Drive SW. f. Fraternal Order of the Eagles Post #2272, 1735 11th Street NW. 7  g. McGrath Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids, 475 1st Street SW (5-day license for an event at Greene Square Park, 5th Street SE). h. Mr. B’s Sam’s Pizza, 629 2nd Avenue SW. i. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1475, 367 Collins Road NE. j. R.V Mixology, 716 Ellis Boulevard NW (5-day license for an event at 1100 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Suite 109). k. St. Andrews Golf Course, 1866 Blairs Ferry Road NE. l. St. Ludmila Catholic Church, 211 21st Avenue SW (5-day license for an event). m. Traveling Tapster, 3316 Rosewood Court NE (5-day license for an event at the Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Avenue SE). n. Traveling Tapster, 3316 Rosewood Court NE (5-day license for an event at Northwestern Mutual, 401 1st Street SE, Suite 401). o. Traveling Tapster, 3316 Rosewood Court NE (5-day license for an event at TrueNorth, 500 1st Street SE). p. Walmart #2716, 3601 29th Avenue SW. q. Wild Hog Saloon & Eatery, Walford (5-day license for an event at Metro Harley Davidson, 2415 Westdale Drive SW). r. X Golf Cedar Rapids, 5235 Buffalo Ridge Drive NE. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 28. Resolutions approving: 0592-05-25 a. Payment of bills. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0593-05-25 b. Payroll. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0594-05-25 c. Transfer of funds. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 29. Resolution approving special event application and road closures for: 0595-05-25 a. Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market on June 7 and 21, July 5 and 19, August 2 and 16, and September 6 and 20, 2025. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 8  30. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 0596-05-25 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – eight properties. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0597-05-25 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – six properties. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0598-05-25 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 52 properties. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 31. Resolution accepting subdivision improvements and approving Maintenance Bond: 0599-05-25 a. PCC pavement in Whispering Pines 10th Addition and 18-month Maintenance Bond submitted by City Wide Construction Corp. in the amount of $84,960. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 32. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments: 0600-05-25 a. Grinding & Restriping Coe Rd. NE project and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Advanced Traffic Control, Inc. (original contract amount was $73,200; final contract amount is $73,200). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0601-05-25 b. McGrath Amphitheatre ADA Compliance project, final payment in the amount of $22,202.90 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by B&M Construction (original contract amount was $394,900; final contract amount is $444,058). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 9 0602-05-25 c. Czech Village 12th Avenue SW Detention Basin project, final payment in the amount of $20,759.74 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Boomerang Corp. (original contract amount was $1,873,929; final contract amount is $1,834,882.59). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0603-05-25 d. Replace Media on Cooling Tower project and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by DPT Mechanical, LLC (original contract amount was $40,319.56; final contract amount is $40,319.56). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 33. Resolution approving final plat: 0604-05-25 a. Westdale Fifteenth Addition for land south of Williams Boulevard SW and west of Edgewood Road SW. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 34. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 0605-05-25 a. Amending Resolution No. 0482-05-25, which authorized execution of a Development Agreement for the construction of D.C. Taylor Co.'s new commercial headquarters building at 12th Street and 29th Avenue SW, to correct the developer's name to DCT Real Estate LLC. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0606-05-25 b. Assignment and assumption agreements, lien subordination agreement, and all other necessary documentation for the transfer of covenants and restrictions pertaining to affordability for property at 906 10th Street SE due to a change in ownership from Harris Oak Hill, LLC to Oak Hill Apartments LLC. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0607-05-25 c. Consortium Sponsor Agreement with Area Ambulance Authority for a paramedic education program for the Fire Department. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 10 0608-05-25 d. Amendment No. 45 to the contract with Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. for architectural design services for ADA compliance at various City facilities for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division to add services for an amount not to exceed $2,875 (original contract amount was $156,580; total contract amount with this amendment is $438,868.05). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0609-05-25 e. Amendment No. 31 to the contract with Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. for architectural design services for ADA compliance at Group 2 facilities for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division to add services for an amount not to exceed $2,148.25 (original contract amount was $356,700; total contract amount with this amendment is $603,841). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0610-05-25 f. Amendment No. 7 to the contract with Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. for architectural design services for ADA compliance at Group 3 facilities for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division to add services for an amount not to exceed $3,530.40 (original contract amount was $198,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $443,200.75). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0611-05-25 g. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for ArcGIS software licensing and support for the Information Technology Department for three years for a total amount not to exceed $398,000 (original contract amount was $366,000; renewal contract amount is $398,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0612-05-25 h. Amendment No. 2 to renew the contract with Routeware for waste collection routing software and support for the Solid Waste and Recycling Division for one year for an amount not to exceed $135,488.16 (original contract amount was $350,000; renewal contract amount is $135,488.16). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0613-05-25 i. Memorandum of Understanding with the Veterans Memorial Commission for a shared subscription for art collection management software. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 11 0614-05-25 j. Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Anderson- Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $893,655 for engineering and program management services in connection with the Flood Control System Program Management project (original contract amount was $395,288; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,913,408). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0615-05-25 k. Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $372,805 for additional design services in connection with the NWTP Expansion Contract 1 project (original contract amount was $2,098,081; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,470,886). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0616-05-25 l. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $49,900 for design services in connection with the Cherokee Trail Phase III project (original contract amount was $499,969; total contract amount with this amendment is $704,453). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0617-05-25 m. Amendment No. 7 to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $35,000 for additional engineering services in connection with the Corrosion Control Study project (original contract amount was $44,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $383,502). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0618-05-25 n. Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder and Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $17,200 for engineering design services in connection with the Kirkwood Boulevard SW from Kirkwood Court to Rolling Ridge Drive Rehabilitation project (original contract amount was $268,500; total contract amount with this amendment is $481,930). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 12 0619-05-25 o. Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $185,084 for acquisition services in connection with the Noelridge Park Neighborhood Street Reconstruction project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0620-05-25 p. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Shoemaker & Haaland Professional Engineers for an amount not to exceed $130,945 for right-of-way acquisition support services in connection with the Richard Drive NE from Evergreen Street to Nancy Jane Lane and Nancy Jane Lane NE from Richard Drive to Brookland Drive Roadway project (original contract amount was $447,420; total contract amount with this amendment is $578,365). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0621-05-25 q. Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $150,371.87 with Garling Construction for the Westside Library project (original contract amount was $15,525,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $16,190,940.42). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0622-05-25 r. Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $5,616 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 $3,394,069.28). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0623-05-25 s. Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $125,897.98 with Tricon General Construction, Inc. for the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements – Phase 2B project (original contract amount was $6,360,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $6,485,897.98). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0624-05-25 t. Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $317,500 with WRH, Inc. for the Cedar Rapids Horizontal Collector Well No. 7 Contract 2 – Wellhouse project (original contract amount was $13,888,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $14,205,500). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 13 0625-05-25 u. Partial final payment in the amount of $983,947.65 to Miron Construction Co., Inc. for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Softening Basin Addition project (original contract amount was $19,232,300; current contract amount is $19,954,888.59). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0626-05-25 v. Partial final payment in the amount of $80,015.79 to Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 16th Avenue SE from 2nd Street to 4th Street and 3rd Street SE from 16th Avenue to Sinclair Basin Pavement and Water Main Improvements project (original contract amount was $1,687,882.27; current contract amount is $1,730,315.84). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0627-05-25 w. Memorandum of Agreement for an amount not to exceed $4,233,730 with the Department of the Army for the relocation of City-owned and private utilities south of Cargill-owned property at 1710 16th Street SE and City-owned property between Otis Road SE and the Cedar River in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0628-05-25 x. Stormwater and Surface Water Drainage Improvements Voluntary Agreement and Termination of Indemnity with Mount Mercy University pertaining to the athletic complex at 902 17th Street NE. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0629-05-25 y. Amending Resolution No. 0478-04-25, which awarded and approved a contract, bond and insurance for the 2025 Transit Stop Improvements project, to change the award amount to $142,632.25 and the contractor to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 35. Report on bids for the 2025 Curb Ramp Repairs project (estimated cost is $600,000) (Doug Wilson). (Council Priority) 14  36. Report on bids for the 1st Avenue W and I-380 Southbound Off-Ramp Intersection Realignment project (estimated cost is $640,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) l. 0630-05-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $439,989.70, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete LLC for the 1st Avenue W and I-380 Southbound Off-Ramp Intersection Realignment project. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 37. Report on bids 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) m. 0631-05-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $284,322.60, plus incentive up to $10,000, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC 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 Hoeger. Result: Approved. 38. Report on bids for the Tuma Sports Complex ADA Compliance project (estimated cost is $1,492,000) (Jeff Koffron). (Council Priority) 39. Report on bids for the Skyhawks Park ADA Compliance project (estimated cost is $260,000) (Jeff Koffron). n. 0632-05-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $111,869.30, bond and insurance of Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the Skyhawks Park ADA Compliance project. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 0633-05-25 40. Presentation and resolution adopting the Linn County and Cedar Rapids Trails and Bikeways Plan and incorporating it into EnvisionCR (Ron Griffith and Haley Sevening). (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 15 030-25 41. 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 Priority) Council member Maier moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council members Hoeger and Vanorny. Result: Approved. Council member Poe moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different days be suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council members Hoeger and Vanorny. Result: Adopted. 031-25 42. Ordinance amending Chapter 33D of the Municipal Code, Street Addresses, by defining street naming criteria in Section 33D.07. (Council Priority) Council member Overland moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council members Hoeger and Vanorny. Result: Approved. Council member Poe moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different days be suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Absent: Council members Hoeger and Vanorny. Result: Adopted. 032-25 43. Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the D.C. Taylor Co. Urban Renewal Area along 12th Street and 29th Avenue SW. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Overland. Abstain: Council member S. Olson. Absent: Council members Hoeger and Vanorny. Result: Approved. Council member Poe moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different days be suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Abstain: Council member S. Olson. Absent: Council members Hoeger and Vanorny. Result: Adopted. 16 033-25 44. Ordinance relating to the collection of tax increments within the Ginkgo Ridge Urban Renewal Area along Summit Avenue and Quarry Avenue SW. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council members Hoeger and Vanorny. Result: Approved. Council member Poe moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different days be suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Adopted. Public comments were heard. Motion to adjourn. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 6:35 PM to meet Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 12:00 noon. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 17