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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION July 8, 2025, 12:00 PM City Council met in Regular Session in the Cedar Rapids City Hall Council Chambers, 101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Present, Mayor Tiffany D. O’Donnell and Council members Marty Hoeger, David Maier, Scott Olson, Tyler Olson, Scott Overland, Ann Poe, Dale Todd and Ashley Vanorny. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Vanessa Chavez. The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Ken Glandorf. Pledge of Allegiance. Council member Poe presented a Proclamation declaring July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month. Resolutions and motions were adopted with all Council members and Mayor O’Donnell voting “Aye” unless noted. 1. A public hearing was continued from 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 (Seth Gunnerson and Bill Micheel). (Council Priority) Comments and objections were heard. No new comments or objections were filed. Council member Vanorny moved to defer the vote on the first reading of the ordinance; seconded by Council member Poe. Discussion was held. Council member Poe moved to withdraw her second. a. a. First Reading: Ordinance granting 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 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. Nays: Council members Poe and Vanorny. Result: Approved. 1  2. A public hearing was held to consider amending Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code, Historic Preservation, to add Zastera Pharmacy at 1135 Ellis Boulevard NW as a local landmark (Jeff Wozencraft). (Council Priority) One comment was heard. No comments or objections were filed. b. a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code, Historic Preservation, to add Zastera Pharmacy at 1135 Ellis Boulevard NW as a local landmark. 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 Vanorny. Result: Approved. 3. A public hearing was held to consider citizen input prior to adoption of the FY25 (Federal) Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030 (Laura Shaw and Chrystal Kohl). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. c. 0767-07-25 a. Resolution adopting the FY25 (Federal) Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. 4. A public hearing was held to consider public comments prior to adoption of the FY25 (Federal) Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Laura Shaw and Chrystal Kohl). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. d. 0768-07-25 a. Resolution adopting the FY25 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Result: Approved. 5. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the GTC Parking Ramp Repairs project (estimated cost is $343,000) (Jason Stancliffe). No comments or objections were heard or filed. e. 0769-07-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the GTC Parking Ramp Repairs project. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Absent: Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 2  6. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Riverfront Park 1 project (estimated cost is $290,000) (Steve Krug). No comments or objections were heard or filed. f. 0770-07-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Riverfront Park 1 project. Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. Motion to approve the agenda. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 7. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0771-07-25 8. Resolution amending hourly rates for private development inspections. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0772-07-25 9. Resolution of support for a State Historic Tax Credit Program Application by KN Properties 15 LLC for a mixed-use redevelopment project at 611 2nd Avenue SE, and authorizing local funds through the Historic Preservation Economic Development Program. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0773-07-25 10. Resolution authorizing pay increases for the City Attorney and City Clerk effective January 1, 2025. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0774-07-25 11. Resolution amending the final schedule of assessments of the FY 2023 Sidewalk Repair Program project. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 3 0775-07-25 12. Resolution setting a public hearing for July 22, 2025, to consider the disposition of a 0.03-acre portion of a larger parcel directly west of 809 Shaver Road NE as part of a settlement with SKD 3, LLC in connection with the Cedar Lake Amenities project. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0776-07-25 13. Resolution authorizing the mailing and publication of a Notice of Intent to Proceed with an approved public improvement project for the South Hoosier Lift Station Replacement and to commence with the permanent easement and temporary easement acquisitions from a portion of agricultural property for the project, and setting a public hearing date for August 12, 2025. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 14. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. July 22, 2025 – to consider repealing Chapter 74 of the Municipal Code, Citizen Review Board for Community Law Enforcement. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. b. July 22, 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 Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. c. July 22, 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 Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. d. July 22, 2025 – to consider establishing the E Lawrence Drive SW and W Lawrence Drive SW Water Extension District and related water extension charge. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 15. 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 22, 2025 – 18th Avenue SW Reconstruction from Wiley Boulevard to Edgewood Road project (estimated cost is $2,790,000). (Paving for Progress) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 4  b. July 22, 2025 – Downtown Library Plaza Refresh project (estimated cost is $230,000). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. c. July 22, 2025 – F Avenue NW and Levee project (estimated cost is $7,020,000). (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 16. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 303 Collins Road NE. b. Big Discount Liquor, 5427 Center Point Road NE. c. BP On 1st, 2824 1st Avenue NE. d. Casey’s General Store #2772, 3349 Mount Vernon Road SE. e. Casey’s General Store #2773, 3625 Edgewood Road SW. f. Delhicacy, 921 Blairs Ferry Road NE (new – change in license class). g. ImOn Ice, 1100 Rockford Road SW. h. McGrath Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids, 475 1st Street SW (5-day license for an event at Greene Square, 5th Street SE). i. McGrath Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids, 475 1st Street SW (5-day license for an event at Greene Square, 5th Street SE). j. Nick’s Bar & Grill, 4958 Johnson Avenue NW. k. Red Lobster #0870, 163 Collins Road NE. l. St. Jude’s Sweet Corn Festival, 50 Edgewood Road NW (5-day license for an event). m. Starlite Room, 3300 1st Avenue NE. n. Traveling Tapster, 3316 Rosewood Court NE (5-day license for an event at Brucemore, 2160 Linden Drive NE). o. Villas Patio 2 Mexican Restaurant, 5200 Fountains Drive NE, Suite 100. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 17. Resolutions approving: 0777-07-25 a. Payment of bills. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0778-07-25 b. Payroll. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 18. Resolutions appointing, reappointing and thanking the following individuals: 0779-07-25 a. Appointing Edward Young and reappointing Gerald Seals and Jennifer Smith (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Civil Rights Commission. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 5 0780-07-25 b. Appointing Carrie Mardorf (effective through December 31, 2025) as an alternate representative to the Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 19. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 0781-07-25 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 18 properties. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0782-07-25 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 11 properties. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0783-07-25 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 15 properties. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0784-07-25 d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 34 properties. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 20. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments: 0785-07-25 a. 1st Street NW/SW Flood Control System from E Avenue NW to 2nd Avenue SW project, Change Order No. 19 deducting the amount of $416,334.33, final payment in the amount of $23,442.79 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Boomerang Corp. (original contract amount was $8,852,304; final contract amount is $9,233,049.75). (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0786-07-25 b. WPCF Solids Dewatering Desiccant Air Dryers project, final payment in the amount of $10,450 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Bowker Pinnacle Mechanical (original contract amount was $209,000; final contract amount is $209,000). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0787-07-25 c. Crestwood Drive NW Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements project, Change Order No. 8 deducting the amount of $192,479.91, final payment in the amount of $32,086.20 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by E & F Paving Co., LLC (original contract amount was $1,529,346.90; final contract amount is $1,473,345.45). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 6 0788-07-25 d. Center Point Road NE from Lincoln Avenue to J Avenue Reconstruction and One-Way to Two-Way Conversion project, Change Order No. 12 deducting the amount of $194,308.71, final payment in the amount of $162,966.39 and 4- year Performance Bond submitted by Midwest Concrete, Inc. (original contract amount was $3,317,841.59; final contract amount is $3,259,327.89). (Paving for Progress) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0789-07-25 e. 11th Avenue SE and 5th Street SE Roadway and Utility Improvements project, Change Order No. 8 deducting the amount of $23,983.46, final payment in the amount of $31,918.39 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co. (original contract amount was $604,445.89; final contract amount is $638,367.81). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0790-07-25 f. 3rd Avenue SE at 10th Street Intersection Improvements project, Change Order No. 2 deducting the amount of $1,641.92, final payment in the amount of $8,421.59 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Valentine Construction Company (original contract amount was $169,456.60; final contract amount is $168,431.88). (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 21. Resolutions approving final plats: 0791-07-25 a. Julian’s Second Addition for land south of Summit Avenue SW and east of C Street SW. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0792-07-25 b. Tampir Trail First Addition for land south of Wright Brothers Boulevard SW and west of Earhart Lane SW. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 22. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 0793-07-25 a. Memorandum of Agreement with the Greater Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance in the amount of $327,500 for the Mayor’s Collaborative Growth Initiative for fiscal year 2026. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0794-07-25 b. Memoranda of Agreement with six partner organizations for a total annual amount of $305,000 in Economic Development Implementation Grant funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 7 0795-07-25 d. Amendment to extend the Memorandum of Agreement with Wellington Heights Community Church for the Flourishing Neighborhood Index program through June 30, 2026. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0796-07-25 e. Contract with Hupp Electric Motors for Citywide motor repair services for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0797-07-25 f. Amendment No. 3 to the contract with B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the Vets Stadium Chiller Replacement project for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division to add work in the amount of $12,797.29 (original contract amount was $92,369.38; total contract amount with this amendment is $109,523.11). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0798-07-25 g. Amendment No. 46 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 $1,750 (original contract amount was $156,580; total contract amount with this amendment is $440,618.05). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0799-07-25 h. Amendment No. 32 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 $1,004.90 (original contract amount was $356,700; total contract amount with this amendment is $604,845.90). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0800-07-25 i. Amendment No. 8 to the contract with Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. for design services for ADA compliance at Group 3 facilities for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division to add services for an amount not to exceed $13,632.65 (original contract amount was $198,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $456,833.40). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0801-07-25 j. Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Crawford Quarry Co., Inc. for lagoon ash sand storage for the Water Pollution Control Facility to add work for an amount not to exceed $125,000 (original contract amount was $565,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $690,000). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 8 0802-07-25 k. Contract with Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping for on-call pumping and land applying of untreated wastewater for the Water Pollution Control Facility for one year for an amount not to exceed $187,000. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0803-07-25 l. Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $535,270 for planning and coordination services in connection with the Cedar Rapids Flood Mitigation System – West Side Consulting Services project. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0804-07-25 m. Amendment No. 26 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $610,400 for the FY26 Work Plan for the Cedar Rapids Flood Mitigation System – East Side Phase 1 Consulting Services project (original contract amount was $3,959,599; total contract amount with this amendment is $51,817,848). (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0805-07-25 n. Amendment No. 10 to the Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for an amount not to exceed $2,254,891 for design services in connection with the FCS Bridge and Riverfront Improvements project (original contract amount was $3,287,086; total contract amount with this amendment is $13,978,339). (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0806-07-25 o. Supplemental No. 4 to the Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with Union Pacific Railroad Company for an amount not to exceed $25,000 for floodgate construction in connection with the Cedar River Flood Control System project at the Union Pacific rail crossing south of the Cargill corn facility property (original contract amount was $55,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $150,000). (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0807-07-25 p. Amendment No. 9 to the Professional Services Agreement with WSP USA, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,178,920 for additional services in connection with the ConnectCR Project Implementation project (original contract amount was $1,268,461; total contract amount with this amendment is $5,546,844.68). (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 9 0808-07-25 q. Change Order No. 15 in the amount of $17,478.24 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 $8,126,237.11). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0809-07-25 r. Change Order No. 3 deducting the amount of $23,185.50 with Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the 2024 FCS Modifications Along 1st Street NE project (original contract amount was $141,055.95; total contract amount with this amendment is $133,507.20). (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0810-07-25 s. Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $92,277.50 with Midwest Concrete Inc. for the 2025 Pavement Milling and Curb Repair project (original contract amount was $3,531,506.86; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,630,047.86). (Paving for Progress) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0811-07-25 t. Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $328.80 with Minger Construction Co., Inc. for the Old Bridge Road (North of) Prairie Creek to (South of) CRANDIC Railroad Sanitary Sewer Extension project (original contract amount was $2,994,500; total contract amount with this amendment is $3,511,727.05). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0812-07-25 u. Change Order No. 29 in the amount of $233,706.50 with Peterson Contractors, Inc. for the Cedar Lake North Shore & Levee Construction project (original contract amount was $18,359,172.85; total contract amount with this amendment is $23,282,044.33). (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0813-07-25 v. Change Order No. 11 in the amount of $12,456.90 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 $4,080,488.47). (Paving for Progress) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0814-07-25 w. Change Order No. 2 deducting the amount of $9,794 with S2 Construction, LLC for the FY 2025 Tree and Vegetation Removal project (original contract amount was $197,918; total contract amount with this amendment is $221,678). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 10 0815-07-25 x. Non-Franchise Utility License Agreement with Iowa Network Services, Inc. for access to the public right of way to operate a fiber network system. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0816-07-25 y. Non-Franchise Utility License Agreement with Qwest Corporation for access to the public right of way to operate a fiber network system. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0817-07-25 z. 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 Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0818-07-25 aa. Lease agreement with Cedar River Tower, LLC for a portion of City street right- of-way adjoining and west of 100 1st Avenue NE. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0819-07-25 ab. Memorandum of Agreement for an amount not to exceed $568,098 with the Department of the Army for the relocation of City-owned storm sewer and street light utilities in downtown Cedar Rapids in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management project. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0820-07-25 ac. Utilities and Facilities Reestablishment Agreement with Cargill, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $500,000 for land at 1017 17th Avenue SE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Control project. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0821-07-25 ad. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $320,400 and accepting a Special Warranty Deed, a Permanent Flood Protection Levee Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement from Cargill Inc. for land at 1710 16th Street SE in connection with the Cedar River Flood Control project. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0822-07-25 ae. Agreement in the amount of $2,445 and accepting a temporary construction easement from Realty Income Corporation for land at 1350 Blairs Ferry Road NE in connection with the Blairs Ferry Road NE from North Towne Place NE to Sammi Drive NE Sidewalk Infill project. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 11 0823-07-25 af. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $9,221 and accepting a Temporary Construction Easement from Jerry Ford, LLC for land at 301 F Avenue NW in connection with the F Avenue NW and Levee project. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0824-07-25 ag. Agreement in the amount of $390 and accepting a Temporary Construction Easement from KN Properties 3, LLC for land at 73 16th Avenue SW in connection with the LightLine Loop project. (Council Priority) Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0825-07-25 ah. Settlement and Release Agreement in the amount of $150,000 in the case known as Miranda Anderson v. City of Cedar Rapids, et al., Iowa District Court for Linn County Case No. LACV100472. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0826-07-25 ai. Settlement and Release Agreement in the case known as Jeffrey Koffron v. City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Claim No. 23010004.01. Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0827-07-25 aj. Amending Resolution No. 0572-05-25, which awarded a contract to Boomerang Corp. for the Water Pollution Control Feeder Main Extension project, to add an incentive of up to $25,000 (original contract amount was $2,357,796.50; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,382,796.50). Council member Maier moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Result: Approved. 0828-07-25 22c. (Moved from Consent Agenda) Memorandum of Agreement with the Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District for an annual amount of $45,000 in Economic Development Implementation Grant funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. (Council Priority) Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Approved. 23. Report on bids for the 42nd Street NE and Bel Air Drive SE Pavement Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $1,600,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) g. 0829-07-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,559,822.60, bond and insurance of Midwest Concrete Inc. for the 42nd Street NE and Bel Air Drive SE Pavement Rehabilitation project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council members Hoeger and Poe. Result: Approved. 12  24. Report on bids for the City Annex and City Services Center Renovation Projects – Phase 1 project for the Facilities Maintenance Services Division (estimated cost is $4,400,000) (Jason Stancliffe). h. 0830-07-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $5,334,000, bond and insurance of Peak Construction Group, Inc. for the City Annex and City Services Center Renovation Projects – Phase 1 project. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. 0831-07-25 25. Presentation and resolution accepting a proposal from Capital B, LLC for the redevelopment of City-owned property at 1417 and 1423 Ellis Boulevard NW (Jeff Wozencraft). Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Poe. Abstain: Council member Hoeger. Result: Approved. 040-25 26. 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 Priority) Council member Poe moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Overland. 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. 041-25 27. 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 Priority) Council member Overland moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member T. Olson. Result: Approved. Council member Poe moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different days be suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Result: Adopted. 13 042-25 28. 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 Priority) Council member Hoeger moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Maier. 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. Result: Adopted. 043-25 29. Ordinance granting 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, as requested by the Airport Commission. (Council Priority) Council member S. Olson moved the approval of the Ordinance on its second reading; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Approved. Council member Poe moved that the rule requiring three readings on three different days be suspended and the Ordinance be adopted on its third and final reading; seconded by Council member Todd. Result: Adopted. 30. Ordinance granting 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 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 Overland. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. Motion to adjourn. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 2:03 PM to meet Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 14