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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION June 24, 2025, 4:00 PM City Council met in Regular Session in the Cedar Rapids City Hall Council Chambers, 101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Tiffany D. O’Donnell and Council members Marty Hoeger, David Maier, Scott Olson, Tyler Olson, Scott Overland, Ann Poe, Dale Todd and Ashley Vanorny. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Vanessa Chavez. The invocation was given by Council member Poe. Pledge of Allegiance. A presentation regarding the Neighborhood Finance Corporation Update was given by Jennifer Pratt and Stephanie Murphy of NFC. A presentation regarding the Collaborative Growth Initiative First Year Funding was given by Bill Micheel and Jodi Schafer of Collaborative Growth Initiative. 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 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 (Duncan McCallum). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. a. a. First Reading: Ordinance 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 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 Todd. Result: Approved. 1  2. A public hearing was held 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 (Duncan McCallum). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. a. First Reading: Ordinance 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 member S. Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 3. A public hearing was held 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 (Duncan McCallum). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. c. a. First Reading: Ordinance 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 member Poe moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 4. A public hearing was held to consider the disposition of a 0.40-acre portion of City- owned property northwest of and adjacent to Rosedale Road SE as requested by Linn County (Rob Davis). No comments or objections were heard or filed. d. 0688-06-25 a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of a 0.40-acre portion of City-owned property northwest of and adjacent to Rosedale Road SE as requested by Linn County. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 2 5. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson and Bill Micheel). No comments or objections were heard or filed. e. a. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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 member T. Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its first reading and that it be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection, as required by law, to be considered for action at a later date; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Absent: Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 6. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson and Bill Micheel). (Council Priority) Comments and objections were heard. Objections were filed. f. a. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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 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 T. Olson. Absent: Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 7. A public hearing was held 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 (Seth Gunnerson and Bill Micheel). Comments and objections were heard and filed. After discussion, it was the consensus of Council members to continue the public hearing to July 8, 2025 and defer the vote on the first reading of the ordinance. 3 0689-06-25 8. A public hearing was held to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan from U-MI, Urban Medium Intensity, to P, Public/Semi-Public, and a change of zone from A-AG, Agricultural District, to P-AP, Public – Airport District, for property at Walford Road SW between 18th Street and 6th Street as requested by the Airport Commission (Seth Gunnerson). No comments or objections were heard or filed. g. a. Resolution amending the Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan from U-MI, Urban Medium Intensity, to P, Public/Semi-Public, for property at Walford Road SW between 18th Street and 6th Street as requested by the Airport Commission. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. b. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone from A-AG, Agricultural District, to P-AP, Public – Airport District, for property at Walford Road SW between 18th Street and 6th Street as requested by the Airport Commission. 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. Result: Approved. 0690-06-25 9. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 42nd Street NE and Bel Air Drive SE Pavement Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $1,600,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) No comments or objections were heard or filed. h. a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 42nd Street NE and Bel Air Drive SE Pavement Rehabilitation project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard.. Motion to approve the agenda. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 10. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 4 0691-06-25 11. Resolution updating the General Fund Reserve Policy to require a minimum of 30 percent in reserves rather than 25 percent. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0692-06-25 12. Resolution granting an ambulance service license to Area Ambulance Service at 2730 12th Street SW. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 13. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. July 8, 2025 – to consider amending Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code, Historic Preservation, to add Zastera Pharmacy at 1135 Ellis Boulevard NW as a local landmark. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. b. July 8, 2025 – to consider public comments regarding identification of community development needs, program funding for development of proposed activities, and specific budget allocations for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs prior to adopting an Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. c. July 8, 2025 – to consider citizen input concerning community development needs and budget priorities for the City’s annual entitlement programs, including the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs, for the creation of the FY25 (Federal) Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. d. August 12, 2025 – to consider an annexation moratorium agreement with the City of Ely. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 14. 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. July 8, 2025 – GTC Parking Ramp Repairs project (estimated cost is $343,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 5  b. July 8, 2025 – Riverfront Park 1 project (estimated cost is $290,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 15. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. Big Grove Cedar Rapids, 170 1st Street SW (new). b. Cedar Rapids BPO Elks Lodge 251, 801 33rd Avenue SW. c. Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame, 2000 Ellis Boulevard NW (5-day license for an event). d. Cedar Ridge, 2121 Arthur Collins Parkway SW. e. Checkers Tavern & Eatery, 3120 6th Street SW. f. Chipotle Mexican Grill #2275, 4444 1st Avenue NE, Unit 538. g. Coral Isle Club #909, 1620 E Avenue NE. h. El Mercadito, 700 1st Avenue NW, Suite B. i. Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center, 4400 6th Street SW. j. Homewood Suites Cedar Rapids – North, 1140 Park Place NE. k. Mai Pho House, 5300 Fountains Drive NE, Suite #108-110. l. National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW. m. North Point/Raging Rynos, 621 Center Point Road NE. n. Quinton’s C Street, 5741 C Street SW, Suite D. o. R.V Mixology, 716 Ellis Boulevard NW (5-day license for the Freedom Festival event in downtown Cedar Rapids). p. Siamville Thai Cuisine, 3635 1st Avenue SE. q. Taste of India, 1060 Old Marion Road NE, Suite E & F. r. Vineria Wine Shop, 264 Blairs Ferry Road NE. s. Wild Hog Saloon & Eatery, Walford (5-day license for an event at Metro Harley Davidson, 2415 Westdale Drive SW). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 16. Resolutions approving: 0693-06-25 a. Payment of bills. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0694-06-25 b. Payroll. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0695-06-25 c. Transfer of funds. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Abstain, pages 7 and 9: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 6  17. Resolutions appointing, reappointing and thanking the following individuals: 0696-06-25 a. Reappointing Barry Boyer and Kristie Fisher (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Airport Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0697-06-25 b. Reappointing Todd Barker (effective through June 30, 2030) and James Vancura (effective through June 30, 2027) to the Board of Adjustment. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0698-06-25 c. Reappointing Elizabeth Mitchell and Gary Streit (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Cedar Rapids Board of Ethics. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0699-06-25 d. Appointing Andy Becker and reappointing Sarah Coleman (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Building/Fire Board of Appeals. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0700-06-25 e. Reappointing Amy Kraeplin, Kelli Swehla and Greg Young (effective through June 30, 2030) to the City Band Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0701-06-25 f. Reappointing Samantha Dahlby, Dina Igram Dusek, Fred Timko and Taylor Weberg (effective through June 30, 2028) to the City Planning Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0702-06-25 g. Reappointing Nick Jelinek, Pat McGrath and Paula Wickham (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Czech Village-New Bohemia Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Abstain: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0703-06-25 h. Appointing Landon Burg and reappointing Ted Kepros, Sarah Madsen, Randall Rings and Robin Sempf (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0704-06-25 i. Reappointing John Feltes (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Electrical Board of Appeals. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 7 0705-06-25 j. Appointing Sara Buck and Tyanna Stephanson and reappointing Dan Borngraeber, Karey Chase, Julie Hubbell, Brian Johnson, Carly Lefebure, Marcus Ramirez, and Tara Walker as members (effective through June 30, 2026) to the Grants and Programs Citizens Advisory Committee. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0706-06-25 k. Reappointing Charles Blades, Jacob Cournoyer and Caitlin Hartman (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0707-06-25 l. Appointing Dunte Blair (effective through June 30, 2026) and Michael Mantz (effective through June 30, 2028) and reappointing Lana Baldus (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Housing Board of Appeals. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0708-06-25 m. Reappointing Bret Brecke and Jamie Prull (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Mechanical Board of Appeals. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0709-06-25 n. Appointing Brad Thatcher and reappointing Alejandro Pino and Nathan Van Genderen (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Cedar Rapids Medical Self- Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0710-06-25 o. Reappointing John Bickel and John Hansen (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Parks, Waterways & Recreation Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0711-06-25 p. Appointing Blake Reed and reappointing Joseph Latta, Joe Mailander and Luke Swanson (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Plumbing Board of Appeals. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0712-06-25 q. Reappointing Brennan Goodman (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Public Art Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0713-06-25 r. Reappointing Barbara Hames-Bryant (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Cedar Rapids Stormwater Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 8 0714-06-25 s. Appointing Donald Kilts and reappointing Timothy Nash (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Veterans Memorial Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0715-06-25 t. Reappointing Tom Gruis and A. Grant Nordby (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Zoning Advisory Group. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0716-06-25 u. Appointing Sergio Hill (effective through December 31, 2027) as a member to the Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0717-06-25 v. Vote of thanks to Jeff Schneider for serving on the Cedar Rapids ADA Advisory Committee. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0718-06-25 w. Vote of thanks to Laura O’Leary for serving on the Affordable Housing Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0719-06-25 x. Vote of thanks to Richard Good for serving on the Building/Fire Board of Appeals. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0720-06-25 y. Vote of thanks to David Sorg for serving on the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self- Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0721-06-25 z. Vote of thanks to Ashley Balius, Kristen Hale, Craig Montz and Steve Nylin for serving as members on the Grants and Programs Citizens Advisory Committee. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0722-06-25 aa. Vote of thanks to Albert Aossey for serving on the Housing Board of Appeals. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0723-06-25 ab. Vote of thanks to Okpara Rice for serving on the Cedar Rapids Medical Self- Supported Municipal Improvement District Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 9 0724-06-25 ac. Vote of thanks to Trinity Thornton for serving on the Parks, Waterways & Recreation Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0725-06-25 ad. Vote of thanks to Brian Rogers for serving on the Plumbing Board of Appeals. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0726-06-25 ae. Vote of thanks to Elizabeth Rhoads Read for serving on the Public Art Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0727-06-25 af. Vote of thanks to Michael McElmeel for serving on the Veterans Memorial Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 18. Resolutions approving special event applications and road closures for: 0728-06-25 a. Freedom Festival Parade and Patriotic Fest on June 28, 2025. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0729-06-25 b. Fifth Season Races on July 4, 2025. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0730-06-25 c. Celebration of Freedom Fireworks on July 4, 2025. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 19. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 0731-06-25 a. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 49 properties. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0732-06-25 b. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 15 properties. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 10  20. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments: 0733-06-25 a. Shakespeare Gardens Phase 1 project, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $6,800 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Hardscape Solutions of Iowa (original contract amount was $248,339.49; final contract amount is $291,935.80). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0734-06-25 b. Edge of Field Projects Batch 2 project, final payment in the amount of $16,568.33 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Laser Precision (original contract amount was $298,179.54; final contract amount is $329,932.24). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 21. Resolutions approving final plats: 0735-06-25 a. Airport Plaza Seventh Addition for land north of Wright Brothers Boulevard SW and east of 6th Street SW. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0736-06-25 b. Ellis Pocket Neighborhood First Addition for land north of J Avenue NW and east of Ellis Boulevard NW. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0737-06-25 c. Green Acres Grove Second Addition for land north of 33rd Avenue SW and east of Williams Boulevard SW. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 22. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 0738-06-25 a. State Recreational Trails Grant application in the amount of $200,000 to the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Lindale Trail Phase 2 project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0739-06-25 b. State Rail Grant application in the amount of $3,300,000 to the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Union Pacific North Railyard Track Reconstruction project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0740-06-25 c. 28E Agreement with the Cedar Rapids Community School District to renew the School Resource Officer Program for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 11 0741-06-25 d. Release of the affordability restriction with Oak Hill Apartments LLC for the Multi-Family New Construction project at 906 10th Street SE, upon completion of the required affordability period. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0742-06-25 e. Fleet Services Division purchase of a grapple truck for the Forestry Division from Petersen Industries, Inc. in the amount of $230,522.92. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0743-06-25 f. Rescinding Resolution No. 0239-02-25, which authorized a contract for data recovery and infrastructure services with Ark Data Centers, LLC for the Information Technology Department that was never executed. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0744-06-25 g. Amendment No. 6 to the contract with Involta, LLC for disaster recovery services for the Information Technology Department to add services for an amount not to exceed $363.10 (original contract amount was $217,982.25; total contract amount with this amendment is $295,428.79). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0745-06-25 h. Amendment No. 7 to renew the contract with Horizons – A Family Service Alliance for after-hours transit service for the Transit Division for one year for an amount not to exceed $541,740 (original contract amount was $295,020; renewal contract amount is $541,740). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0746-06-25 i. Contract with Linn County LIFTS for an amount not to exceed $1,011,864 for ADA complementary paratransit service in fiscal year 2026 for eligible persons with disabilities who cannot use the fixed-route bus system in Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0747-06-25 j. Amendment No. 1 to renew the contract with Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Environment Testing, LLC for analytical services for a PFAS study for the Water Division for an annual amount not to exceed $800,000 (original contract amount was $800,000; renewal contract amount is $800,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0748-06-25 k. Amendment No.4 to the contract with Gillespie & Powers, Inc. for incinerator maintenance services for the Water Pollution Control Facility to add work for an amount not to exceed $167,170 (original contract amount was $75,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $403,020). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 12 0749-06-25 l. Contract with Mostardi Platt to upgrade the continuous emission monitoring system at the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $171,972. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0750-06-25 m. Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,051,800 for design services in connection with the FCS 8th Avenue Bridge Replacement project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0751-06-25 n. Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $7,500 for design services in connection with the Walford Road from 6th Street SW to 2,000 Feet West project (original contract amount was $227,531; total contract amount with this amendment is $843,998). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0752-06-25 o. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC for an amount not to exceed $56,341 for design services in connection with the 4th Street SE Cedar River Trail Extension – Segment 1 project (original contract amount was $225,767; total contract amount with this amendment is $282,108). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0753-06-25 p. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC for an amount not to exceed $223,148 for design services in connection with the E Avenue NW Improvements from Shetland Drive to Edgewood Road project (original contract amount was $155,013; total contract amount with this amendment is $378,161). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0754-06-25 q. Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $59,380 for project management and construction phase services in connection with the 12th to 16th Avenue SW Floodwall and Gate project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0755-06-25 r. Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $14,174 for construction phase services in connection with the Czech Village 12th Avenue Pump Station project (original contract amount was $460,271; total contract amount with this amendment is $615,345). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 13 0756-06-25 s. Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $950,700 for design services in connection with the 1st Avenue East from 10th Street to 17th Street SE Pavement Rehabilitation and 12th Street SE/Coe Road NE Rehabilitation project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0757-06-25 t. Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $266,927 for design services in connection with the Interurban Trail Segment 1 project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0758-06-25 u. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $54,400 with Clearcreek Coatings, Ltd. for the Glass Road Tank Reconditioning project (original contract amount was $452,122; total contract amount with this amendment is $506,522). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0759-06-25 v. Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $136,178.45 with Garling Construction for the Westside Library project (original contract amount was $15,525,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $16,327,118.87). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0760-06-25 w. Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $25,994 with Maxwell Construction for the Prairie Valley Feeder Main Relocation project (original contract amount was $3,347,810.45; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,573,656.90). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0761-06-25 x. 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 Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0762-06-25 y. Purchase agreement in the amount of $14,350 and accepting a Lift Station Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement from Sara Griffin and Troy Burckhartt for land at 118 Walford Road in connection with the South Hoosier Lift Station Replacement project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 0763-06-25 z. Rescinding Resolution No. 1413-10-24 and amending Resolution No. 0620-05- 24, which authorized a Utility Subordination Agreement and related documents with Interstate Power and Light Company in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management project, to correct references to documents filed with the Linn County Recorder. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 14 0764-06-25 aa. Rescinding Resolution No. 1414-10-24 and amending Resolution No. 0621-05- 24, which authorized a Utility Subordination Agreement and related documents with Interstate Power and Light Company in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management project, to correct references to documents filed with the Linn County Recorder. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 23. Report on bids for Gardner Golf Course ADA Compliance project (estimated cost is $1,500,000) (Jeff Koffron). i. 0765-06-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,183,200, bond and insurance of McComas-Lacina Construction LC for the Gardner Golf Course ADA Compliance project. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 034-25 24. 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 Poe moved that the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Adopted. 035-25 25. 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 Overland moved that the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Adopted. 036-25 26. 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 (Capt. Charlie Fields). Council member T. Olson moved that the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member Poe. Result: Adopted. 15  037-25 27. 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 Poe moved that the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Adopted. j. 0766-06-25 a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of 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 Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 038-25 28. 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 Overland moved that the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member Maier. Result: Adopted. 039-25 29. Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code, City Administration, to establish an Active Transportation Advisory Commission. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. Council member Poe moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different days be suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Adopted. Public comments were heard. City Manager communications were heard. Motion to adjourn. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 7:41 PM to meet Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 16