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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION June 10, 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 Pro Tempore Ann Poe and Council members Marty Hoeger, David Maier, Scott Overland, Dale Todd and Ashley Vanorny. Absent, Mayor Tiffany D. O’Donnell and Council members Scott Olson and Tyler Olson. Also present were Acting City Manager Abhi Deshpande and City Attorney Trish Kropf. The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Jim Coyle. Pledge of Allegiance. A presentation regarding Nature Everywhere was given by Sara Maples and Mikaela Randolph of the Children & Nature Network. Resolutions and motions were adopted with all Council members and Mayor Pro Tempore Poe voting “Aye” unless noted. 1. A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code, City Administration, to establish an Active Transportation Advisory Commission (Haley Sevening). (Council Priority) One comment was heard. No comments or objections were filed. a. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code, City Administration, to establish an Active Transportation Advisory Commission. 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: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 2. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson and Bill Micheel). (Council Priority) Comments were heard. Comments and objections were filed. 3. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard. Objections were filed. Mayor Pro Tempore Poe announced that the first reading of the ordinance granting the proposed change of zone would be deferred to a future meeting. 1  4. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the City Annex and City Services Center Renovation Projects – Phase 1 project (estimated cost is $4,400,000) (Jason Stancliffe). No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. 0634-06-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the City Annex and City Services Center Renovation Projects – Phase 1 project. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 5. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Gardner Golf Course ADA Compliance project (estimated cost is $1,500,000) (Jeff Koffron). No comments or objections were heard or filed. c. 0635-06-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Gardner Golf Course ADA Compliance project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Mayor O'Donnell and Council members S. Olson, T. Olson and Overland. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. Motion to approve the agenda. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 6. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0636-06-25 7. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 1347-10-24, which approved an annual Economic Development Grant to Kingston Corner, LLC for fiscal year 2026. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 2 0637-06-25 8. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 1344-10-24, which approved an annual Economic Development Grant to United Fire & Casualty Company for fiscal year 2026. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0638-06-25 9. Resolution setting a public hearing for June 24, 2025 to consider the proposed disposition of a City-owned 0.40-acre portion of a larger parcel located northwest of and adjacent to Rosedale Road SE as requested by Linn County. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 10. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. June 24, 2025 – to consider repealing Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code, Electrical Code, and enacting a new Chapter 34 in its place to adopt by reference the 2023 National Electrical Code with modifications. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. b. June 24, 2025 – to consider repealing Chapter 35 of the Municipal Code, Plumbing Code, and enacting a new Chapter 35 in its place to adopt by reference the State of Iowa Plumbing Code and the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code with modifications. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. c. June 24, 2025 – to consider repealing Chapter 36 of the Municipal Code, Mechanical Code, and enacting a new Chapter 36 in its place to adopt by reference the State of Iowa Mechanical Code and the 2024 International Mechanical Code with modifications. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. d. June 24, 2025 – to consider a change of zone for property at 1310 11th Street NW from T-R1, Traditional Residential Single Unit District, to P-IN, Public – Institutional District, as requested by the Cedar Rapids Community School District. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 3  e. June 24, 2025 – to consider a change of zone for property at 2525 29th Street SW from S-RL1, Suburban Residential Low Single Unit District, to P-IN, Public – Institutional District, as requested by the Cedar Rapids Community School District. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. f. June 24, 2025 – to consider a change of zone for property at 4141 Johnson Avenue NW from S-RL1, Suburban Residential Low Single Unit District, to P- IN, Public – Institutional District, as requested by the Cedar Rapids Community School District. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. g. June 24, 2025 – to consider a change of zone for property at Walford Road SW between 18th Street and 6th Street from A-AG, Agricultural District, to P- AP, Public – Airport District, and amending the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan from U-MI, Urban Medium Intensity, to P, Public/Semi- Public, as requested by the Airport Commission. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 11. Motion setting public hearing date 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 24, 2025 – 42nd Street NE and Bel Air Drive SE Pavement Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $1,600,000). (Paving for Progress) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 12. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. Backyard BBQ, 2020 Scotty Drive SW (new – formerly Westdale Bowling Center). b. The Bar, 1100 1st Street SW (adding a permanent outdoor service area). c. Benz Beverage Depot, 501 7th Avenue SE. d. The District CR, 415 3rd Street SE. e. El Super Burrito and Lupita Bakery, 3300 Johnson Avenue NW (new – new ownership). f. Family Dollar #32303, 1531 32nd Street NE. g. Hotel at Kirkwood, 7725 Kirkwood Boulevard SW. h. Hy-Vee Food Store #7, 5050 Edgewood Road NE (5-day license for an event at Ushers Ferry, 5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE). i. Hy-Vee Market Cafe #1, 1843 Johnson Avenue NW (new). j. The Keg, 719 5th Street SE. 4  k. Kwik Star #1107, 1900 16th Avenue SW. l. La Taqueria Taco Depot & Bar, 3801 1st Avenue SE. m. La Terraza Mexican Grill & Seafood, 2825 6th Street SW. n. Los Compadres Mexican Bar & Grill, 448 33rd Avenue SW. o. The Map Room, 416 3rd Street SE. p. McGrath Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids, 475 1st Street SW (5-day license for an event at Greene Square, 5th Street SE). q. McGrath Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids, 475 1st Street SW (5-day license for an event at Greene Square, 5th Street SE). r. Spinal Taproom, 3223 16th Avenue SW. s. Walgreens #03875, 2821 1st Avenue SE. t. Walgreens #05042, 3325 16th Avenue SW. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 13. Resolutions approving: 0639-06-25 a. Payment of bills. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0640-06-25 b. Payroll. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 14. Resolution thanking the following individuals: 0641-06-25 a. Vote of thanks to Brad DeBrower for serving as a member and to Hashim Taylor for serving as an alternate representative on the Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 15. Resolutions approving special event applications and road closures for: 0642-06-25 a. St. Ludmila's Kolach Festival on June 20 and 21, 2025. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0643-06-25 b. CR PrideFest 2025 on July 12, 2025. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 5  16. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 0644-06-25 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – three properties. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0645-06-25 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 11 properties. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0646-06-25 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 24 properties. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 17. Resolution approving final plat: 0647-06-25 a. Happel Crossroads Second Addition for land north of 16th Avenue SW and east of 80th Street SW. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 18. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 0648-06-25 a. Amended and Restated 28E Agreement with the cities of Marion, Hiawatha and Robins and Linn County for the Indian Creek and Dry Run Creek Sanitary Sewer System Program. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0649-06-25 b. 28E Agreement with Linn County granting the City authority to issue permits for the Prairie Landing 5th Addition to Linn County. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0650-06-25 c. 28E Agreement with Kirkwood Community College to extend the College Resource Officer Program through June 30, 2027. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 6 0651-06-25 d. Memoranda of Agreement with the Downtown Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids Medical, and Czech Village-New Bohemia Self-Supported Municipal Improvement Districts to clarify responsibilities for services and maintenance within each district. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Abstain: Mayor Pro Tempore Poe. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0652-06-25 e. Amended Development Agreement and related documents with Abode Construction, Inc. to correct the legal description for property at Lot 3 in Foxtail Ridge First Addition in connection with the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Single-Family New Construction (ROOTs) Program. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0653-06-25 f. Information Technology Department purchase of computer hardware, software and services from CDW Government for an amount not to exceed $500,000 for fiscal year 2026. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0654-06-25 g. Information Technology Department purchase of computer hardware, software and maintenance from Dell Inc. for an amount not to exceed $550,000 for fiscal year 2026. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0655-06-25 h. Amendment No. 14 to the contract with USIC Locating Services, Inc. for fiber locating and marking services for the Information Technology Department to add services in the amount of $50,000 (original contract amount was $170,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $470,000). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0656-06-25 i. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Confluence, Inc. for Tree of Five Seasons Park landscape plans for the Parks and Recreation Department to add services in the amount of $34,630.50 (original contract amount was $239,350; total contract amount with this amendment is $273,980.50). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 7 0657-06-25 j. Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for APX Next XE portable radios, accessories, maintenance and support for the Police Department for six years for a total amount not to exceed $2,025,000. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0658-06-25 k. Contract with Euna Solutions, Inc. for IonWave e-procurement solution for the Purchasing Services Division for five years for a total amount not to exceed $150,390. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0659-06-25 l. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with Schimberg Co. for manhole adjusting rings for the Sewer Division for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; renewal contract amount is $100,000). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0660-06-25 m. Amendment No. 4 to renew the contract with Cahoy Pump Service, Inc. for well maintenance services and treatments for the Water Division for an amount not to exceed $600,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; renewal contract amount is $600,000). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0661-06-25 n. Amendment No. 7 to renew the contract with Ferguson Waterworks for water meters and ancillary items for the Water Division for an amount not to exceed $1,600,000 (original contract amount was $470,000; renewal contract amount is $1,600,000). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0662-06-25 o. Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for materials testing services to add services for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant for an amount not to exceed $5,300 (original contract amount was $70,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $125,300). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 8 0663-06-25 p. Amendment No. 6 to renew the contract with Wulfekuhle Injection and Pumping, Inc. for lime sludge removal at the Northwest Water Treatment Plant for the Water Division for an annual amount not to exceed $644,500 (original contract amount was $644,500; renewal contract amount is $644,500). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0664-06-25 q. Amendment No. 3 to renew the contract with International Paper Company for the Wastewater Services Incentive Program for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $612,700 (original contract amount was $525,503; renewal contract amount is $612,700). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0665-06-25 r. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with McClure Engineering Co. for an amount not to exceed $37,100 for design services in connection with the Tower Drive Lift Station project (original contract amount was $174,900; total contract amount with this amendment is $222,000). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0666-06-25 s. Change Order No. 18 in the amount of $441 with Boomerang Corp. for the 1st Street NW/SW Flood Control System from E Avenue NW to 2nd Avenue SW project (original contract amount was $8,852,304; total contract amount with this amendment is $9,655,884.08). (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0667-06-25 t. Change Order No. 14 in the amount of $20,075 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 $8,108,758.87). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0668-06-25 u. Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $5,102.50 with Cramer and Associates, Inc. for the Edgewood Road Trail Phase 2B – Bridge Modifications and Trail project (original contract amount was $3,709,833.91; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,920,227.26). (Paving for Progress) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 9 0669-06-25 v. Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $600 and Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $1,979.75 with Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the Bowling Street Trail project (original contract amount was $3,130,076.90; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,264,658.68). (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0670-06-25 w. Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $11,128 and Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $36,681.75 with Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the Tower Terrace Road: Phase A – PCC Pavement project (original contract amount was $4,052,498.26; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,293,133.03). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0671-06-25 x. Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $28,952.70 with Laser Precision for the Edge of Field Projects Batch 2 project (original contract amount was $298,179.54; total contract amount with this amendment is $329,932.24). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0672-06-25 y. Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $4,802.88 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 $18,251,292.90). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0673-06-25 z. Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $10,773.77 with 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; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,871,353.13). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0674-06-25 aa. Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $20,281.60 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 $4,068,031.57). (Paving for Progress) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 10 0675-06-25 ab. Change Order No. 11 in the amount of $2,500 with Rathje Construction Co. for the Wiley Boulevard Trail Improvements from Williams Boulevard to 16th Avenue SW project (original contract amount was $1,487,704.68; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,621,819.47). (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0676-06-25 ac. Payment in the amount of $113,024.16 to the Iowa Department of Transportation in connection with the Bridge Deck Overlay on 27th Avenue SW over I-380 project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0677-06-25 ad. Amendment No. 2 to the Lease Agreement with D.C. Taylor Co. to update the base rent for property at 500 Stickle Drive NE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management project. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0678-06-25 ae. Amendment to the Supplemental Purchase Agreement with National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Inc. in the amount of $17,424 for additional expenses in connection with the Cedar River Flood Control System project. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0679-06-25 af. Agreements for Temporary Construction Easements with the owners of 14 properties for a total amount of $22,140 in connection with the 42nd Street NE Improvements – Phase 2 from Pine View Drive to Wenig Road project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0680-06-25 ag. Offer to Purchase and Agreement in the amount of $291.65 and accepting a Warranty Deed for right-of-way and a Temporary Construction Easement from Russell Benhert for land at 3327 Rosewood Court NE in connection with the 2025 Sidewalk Infill project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 11 0681-06-25 ah. Agreements for Temporary Construction Easements with the owners of three properties for a total amount of $486.21 in connection with the 2025 Sidewalk Infill project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0682-06-25 ai. Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement with The Shops at Collins Square, LLC for the temporary use of a portion of its parking lot at 1450 Twixt Town Road in Marion as a City bus transfer point during construction on Twixt Town Road. (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0683-06-25 aj. 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 Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0684-06-25 ak. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $470,000, bond and insurance of C-2 Creative Concrete for the 2025 Curb Ramp Repairs project (estimated cost was $600,000). Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0685-06-25 al. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,089,000, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Co. for the Tuma Sports Complex ADA Compliance project (estimated cost was $1,492,000). (Council Priority) Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 19. Report on bids 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) (Ben Worrell). d. 0686-06-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $492,942.39, bond and insurance of Midwest Concrete Inc. for the Blairs Ferry Road NE from North Towne Place to Sammi Drive Sidewalk Infill, Bid Package 1 – North Side project. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 12  20. Report on bids for the Repair of Water Service Lines FY26 project (estimated cost is $1,000,000) (Cheyanne Wiegenstein). e. 0687-06-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $966,264, bond and insurance of B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the Repair of Water Service Lines FY26 project. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 21. 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 Todd moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 22. 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 Vanorny moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 23. 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 Overland moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 24. 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 Priority) Council member Hoeger moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. 13  25. 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 Priority) Council member Maier moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. Motion to adjourn. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Mayor O’Donnell and Council members S. Olson and T. Olson. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 2:02 PM to meet Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 14