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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION August 26, 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, Dale Todd and Ashley Vanorny. Absent, Council member Ann Poe. Also present were City Manager Jeff Pomeranz and City Attorney Vanessa Chavez. The invocation was given by Public Safety Chaplain Rick Gail. Pledge of Allegiance. Council member S. Olson presented a Proclamation declaring September 4, 2025 as the 19th Annual Five Seasons Stand Down Day. 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 the proposed Amendment No. 8 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. a. 0962-08-25 a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 8 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Consolidated Urban Renewal Area. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 2. A public hearing was held to consider a Development Agreement with Capital B, LLC for a housing redevelopment project at 1100, 1106, 1417 and 1423 Ellis Boulevard NW (Scott Mather). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. b. 0963-08-25 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Development Agreement with Capital B, LLC for a housing redevelopment project at 1100, 1106, 1417 and 1423 Ellis Boulevard NW. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 3. A public hearing was held to review the status of three projects funded through the CDBG-DR Single-Family New Construction (ROOTs) and Multi-Family New Construction programs (Laura Shaw and Jay Wilson). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. 1  4. A public hearing was held to review the status of funded activities for the CDBG-DR Housing Rehabilitation Program, administered by the East Central Iowa Council of Governments, to rehabilitate homes in Cedar Rapids (Laura Shaw). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. 5. A public hearing was held to consider the vacation and disposition of a 0.10-acre portion of right of way on 4th Street SE, between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue SE, in the amount of $12,600 as requested by Loftus Holdings LLC (Rob Davis). No comments or objections were heard or filed. c. a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating a 0.10-acre portion of right of way on 4th Street SE, between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue SE, as requested by Loftus Holdings LLC. 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. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 6. A public hearing was held to consider an agreement for an Underground Electric Line Easement at 309, 313, 317, 321, 325 and 329 F Avenue NW as requested by Interstate Power and Light Company (Rob Davis). (Council Priority) No comments or objections were heard or filed. d. 0964-08-25 a. Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement for an Underground Electric Line Easement at 309, 313, 317, 321, 325 and 329 F Avenue NW as requested by Interstate Power and Light Company. Council member Overland moved to approve; seconded by Council member Hoeger. Abstain: Council member T. Olson. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 7. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 26th Street SW over Prairie Creek Bridge Deck Overlay project (estimated cost is $410,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) No comments or objections were heard or filed. e. 0965-08-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 26th Street SW over Prairie Creek Bridge Deck Overlay project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 2  8. A public hearing was held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Jones Dog Park project (estimated cost is $1,800,000) (Steve Krug and Carrie Mardorf). No comments or objections were heard or filed. f. 0966-08-25 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Jones Dog Park project. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the agenda. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. Motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. Council member Maier requested that Item Nos. 26a and 26b be moved from the consent agenda to the regular agenda. Motion to approve the agenda as amended. Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 9. Motion to approve the minutes. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0967-08-25 10. Resolution authorizing fiscal year 2026 hotel-motel tax allocations in the amount of $398,623 to 15 organizations. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 3 0968-08-25 11. Resolution authorizing fiscal year 2026 hotel-motel tax allocations in the amount of $21,486 to The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0969-08-25 12. Resolution authorizing fiscal year 2026 hotel-motel tax allocations in the amount of $29,891 to Hawkeye Downs. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Abstain: Council member S. Olson. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0970-08-25 13. Resolution authorizing payment in the amount of $25,000 to the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance for fiscal year 2026 membership dues. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0971-08-25 14. Resolution amending Resolution No. 0958-11-08, which authorized a “No Parking – Bus Loading Zone 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Except Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays” restriction on the east side of Woodside Drive NW, to revise its limits to the area between the parking lot entrance and exit of Madison Elementary School at 1341 Woodside Drive NW. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0972-08-25 15. Resolution accepting the established fair market value in the amount of $1,496 for a Temporary Construction Easement at 2009 Mount Vernon Road SE, owned by Adam and Abbey Moehn, in connection with the Mount Vernon Road SE from 20th Street to 26th Street Pavement Improvements project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 4 0973-08-25 16. Resolution accepting the established fair market value in the amount of $1,212 for a Temporary Construction Easement at 2310 Mount Vernon Road SE, owned by Adam and Abbey Moehn, in connection with the Mount Vernon Road SE from 20th Street to 26th Street Pavement Improvements project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0974-08-25 17. Resolution referring to the Linn County Compensation Commission a fee title purchase and damages at 401 1st Street SE, owned by Redwood Investments, LLC, in connection with the Cedar River Flood Control System project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0975-08-25 18. Resolution adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for the payment thereof for the Center Point Road NE from Lincoln Avenue to J Avenue Reconstruction and One-Way to Two-Way Conversion project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0976-08-25 19. Resolution setting a public hearing for September 9, 2025 to consider the vacation of portions of B Street, 17th Avenue, 19th Avenue and 20th Avenue and associated alleys generally bounded by A Street and C Street between 18th Avenue and 21st Avenue SW. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0977-08-25 20. Resolution setting a public hearing for September 9, 2025 to consider an agreement for an Underground Electric Line Easement on 10 feet of formerly vacated B Street SW, between 16th and 17th Avenue SW, and rear of Lot 10, Block 15, adjacent to 17th Avenue SW, as requested by the City. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 5 0978-08-25 21. Resolution setting a public hearing for September 9, 2025 to consider an agreement for an Underground Electric Line Easement at the rear 10 feet of Lots 11 and 12, Block 23, adjacent to 17th Avenue SW, as requested by the City. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 22. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. September 9, 2025 – to consider renaming 16th Avenue SE, from the 5th Street SE/16th Avenue SE roundabout to 10th Street SE, to 5th Street SE. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. b. September 9, 2025 – to consider renaming the private portion of Accel Drive NE, which runs east/west between Fountains Drive and the north/south public portion of Accel Drive, to Reserve Way NE as requested by The Fountains, LLC. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 23. 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. September 9, 2025 – Urban Road System on Edgewood Road NE, From Glass Rd NE to N River Blvd NE and From Approx. 250’ N of Cross Pointe Blvd NE to Town Centre Way NE City of Cedar Rapids PCC Sidewalk/Trail project (estimated cost is $2,600,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 24. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: a. 2nd Avenue Corner Pocket, 609 2nd Avenue SW. b. Chili’s Grill & Bar, 1250 Collins Road NE. c. Classic Event Center, 3607 1st Avenue SE. d. Daisy’s Garage, 5240 Edgewood Road NE, Suite 100. e. Iowa Smoke Shop, 70 Kirkwood Court SW. f. Kingston Yard Management Association, Inc., 145 3rd Street SW (new). 6  g. Mai Pho Vietnamese Restaurant, 2315 Edgewood Road SW, Suite 200. h. Mi Lindo Vallarta, 529 5th Avenue SE. i. Peppercorn Food Company, 101 3rd Avenue SW (5-day license for an event at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW). j. Salsa Guy Cafe, 3925 Blairs Ferry Road NE (new – formerly Wendy’s). k. Sam’s Club #8162, 2605 Blairs Ferry Road NE. l. Sisters Books & Nooks, 1612 C Street SW, Suite A (new – formerly retail space). m. The District: Czech Village New Bohemia, 99 16th Avenue Bridge (5-day license for the Dinner on the Bridge event on the 16th Avenue Bridge). n. Tommy’s Restaurant, 393 Edgewood Road NW. o. Traveling Tapster, 3316 Rosewood Court NE (5-day license for an event at Regis Middle School, 735 Prairie Drive NE). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 25. Resolutions approving: 0979-08-25 a. Payment of bills. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0980-08-25 b. Payroll. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0981-08-25 c. Transfer of funds. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 26. Resolutions appointing, reappointing and thanking the following individuals: 0982-08-25 c. Vote of thanks to Ray Coleman, Tim Countryman, Arthur Kim, Patrick McMullen, Jacquie Montoya, Allonda Pierce, Monica Vallejo, Harold Walehwa and Amanda Zhorne for serving on the Cedar Rapids Citizen Review Board. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 7 0983-08-25 d. Vote of thanks to Gerald Seals for serving on the Civil Rights Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0984-08-25 e. Vote of thanks to Kate Gioe for serving on the Parks, Waterways & Recreation Commission. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 27. Resolutions approving special event applications and road closures for: 0985-08-25 a. NewBo Run Half Marathon and 10k on August 31, 2025. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0986-08-25 b. Blocktoberfest 4.0 on September 6, 2025. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 28. Resolutions approving assessment actions: 0987-08-25 a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 11 properties. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0988-08-25 b. Levy assessment – Solid Waste and Recycling – cleanup costs – 15 properties. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 8 0989-08-25 c. Intent to assess – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 41 properties. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0990-08-25 d. Levy assessment – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 14 properties. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 29. Resolution accepting subdivision improvements and approving Maintenance Bond: 0991-08-25 a. Water system improvements at 3801 Pioneer Avenue SE and 4-year Maintenance Bond submitted by B.G. Brecke, Inc. in the amount of $14,700. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 30. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and authorizing final payments: 0992-08-25 a. IA 922 from approximately 300’ south of 27th Street to 34th Street, 27th Street from A Avenue NE to approximately 250’ east of IA 922, 29th Street from Franklin Avenue NE to approximately 200’ east of IA 922, CeMar Trail 29th Street NE to Marion City Limit project, Change Order No. 19 deducting the amount of $649,243.31, final payment in the amount of $30,000 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Boomerang Corp. (original contract amount was $7,977,886.90; final contract amount is $8,140,845.14). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0993-08-25 b. 8th Avenue SE between 5th and 7th Streets Streetscape Improvements project, final payment in the amount of $7,333.42 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by C-2 Creative Concrete (original contract amount was $185,338.66; final contract amount is $146,668.43). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 9 0994-08-25 c. Waconia Avenue SW At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improvements project, Change Order No. 2 deducting the amount of $38,111.27, final payment in the amount of $10,612.96 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC (original contract amount was $243,174.70; final contract amount is $212,259.30). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0995-08-25 d. Derecho Debris Site Seeding project and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Precision Corporation (original contract amount was $451,357.05; final contract amount is $451,357.05). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0996-08-25 e. Walford Road Paving from 6th Street SW to Earhart Lane project, Change Order No. 9 deducting the amount of $93,181.54, final payment in the amount of $73,347.88 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Rathje Construction Co. (original contract amount was $1,494,831.41; final contract amount is $1,466,957.62). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 0997-08-25 f. FY24 Sanitary Sewer Lining project, Change Order No. 3 deducting the amount of $412,325, final payment in the amount of $66,407.21 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Visu Sewer Inc. (original contract amount was $1,673,289.25; final contract amount is $1,328,144.25). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 31. Resolution approving final plat: 0998-08-25 a. River Ridge Square Fourth Addition for land south of North River Boulevard NE and east of Ushers Ferry Road NE. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 10  32. Resolutions approving actions regarding purchases, contracts and agreements: 0999-08-25 a. Grant agreement with the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus funding for Willis Dady Homeless Services' homelessness operations. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1000-08-25 b. Contract with Holmes Murphy and Associates for employee benefit consulting services for the Human Resources Department for three years for an amount not to exceed $207,000. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1001-08-25 c. Amendment No. 6 to renew the contract with Heartland Business Systems, LLC for technical consultant services for the Information Technology Department for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000 (original contract amount was $35,000; renewal contract amount is $100,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1002-08-25 d. Amendment No. 7 to renew the contract with Novotx, LLC for an asset management solution for the Information Technology Department for two years for an amount not to exceed $177,726.50 (original contract amount was $445,000; renewal contract amount is $177,726.50). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1003-08-25 e. Amendment No. 15 to the contract with USIC Locating Services, Inc. for fiber locating and marking services for the Information Technology Department to extend the contract and add services in the amount of $30,000 (original contract amount was $170,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $500,000). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 11 1004-08-25 f. Water Pollution Control Facility purchase of a twin 24-inch pugmill mixer from DG Marshall Associates in the amount of $122,356. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1005-08-25 g. Contract with Newell Machinery Company for the emergency rebuild of Roughing Filter #4 for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $385,000. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1006-08-25 h. Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $131,719 for the 12th Avenue SE Rail Crossing and Pavement Improvements from 2nd Street to 6th Street project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1007-08-25 i. Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,763,118 for the NWTP Expansion Contract 1 project (original contract amount was $2,098,081; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,234,004). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1008-08-25 j. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $97,590 for the 1st Avenue East from 10th Street to 17th Street SE Pavement Rehabilitation and 12th Street SE/Coe Road NE Rehabilitation project (original contract amount was $950,700; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,048,290). (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 12 1009-08-25 k. Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $107,300 for the Cedar Lake Amenities project (original contract amount was $962,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $1,083,165). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1010-08-25 l. Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $19,606.19 with Garling Construction for the Westside Library project (original contract amount was $15,525,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $16,346,725.06). (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1011-08-25 m. Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $93,578.64 with Tricon Construction Group for the WPCF DAFT Improvements project (original contract amount was $6,270,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $6,590,412.65). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1012-08-25 n. Partial final payment in the amount of $195,200.36 to Rathje Construction Co. for the 1st Avenue W from 18th Street to 10th Street Pavement Rehabilitation and Traffic Signal Improvements project (original contract amount was $3,795,065.14; total current contract amount is $4,243,022.43). Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1013-08-25 o. 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. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 13 1014-08-25 p. 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. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1015-08-25 q. Development Agreement and Special Warranty Deed with Horizons, A Family Service Alliance for properties at 904 and 908 5th Street SE. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1016-08-25 r. Agreements for Temporary Construction Easement with the owners of eight properties for a total amount of $13,240 in connection with the 4th Street Trail project. Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1017-08-25 s. Agreements for Temporary Construction Easement with the owners of five properties for a total amount of $30,195 in connection with the 18th Ave SW Reconstruction from Wiley Boulevard to Edgewood Road project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1018-08-25 t. Agreements for Temporary Construction Easement with the owners of five properties for a total amount of $5,641.48 in connection with the 42nd Street NE Improvements-Phase 2 from Pine View Drive to Wenig Road project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 14 1019-08-25 u. Purchase Agreement in the amount of $36,402 and accepting a Warranty Deed and a Temporary Construction Easement from Ingredion Inc. for land at 75 8th Avenue SW in connection with the 8th Avenue Bridge project. (Council Priority) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1020-08-25 v. Agreement for Temporary Construction Easement and accepting an Easement for Permanent Retaining Wall for a total amount of $6,528 with Nancy, Jason, and Andrea Hansen for land at 2101 Mount Vernon Road SE in connection with the Mount Vernon Road SE from 20th Street to 26th Street Pavement Improvements project. (Paving for Progress) Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1021-08-25 26a. (Moved from Consent Agenda) Appointing Kelly Foresman and Cassandra Peiffer (effective through June 30, 2027) and Sara Buck and Lauren White (effective through June 30, 2028) and reappointing Ashley Balius, Karey Chase, Julie Facion and Carrie Slagle (effective through June 30, 2028) to the Affordable Housing Commission. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Nay: Council member Maier. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 1022-08-25 26b. (Moved from Consent Agenda) Vote of thanks to Dedric Doolin and Alicia Faust for serving on the Affordable Housing Commission. Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 33. Report on bids for the F Avenue NW and Levee project (estimated cost for Stage 1 is $667,000; estimated total project cost is $7,020,000) (Rob Davis). g. 1023-08-25 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $576,738.61, plus incentive up to $25,000, bond and insurance of Schrader Excavating & Grading Co. for Stage 1 of the F Avenue NW and Levee project. Council member Hoeger moved to approve; seconded by Council member S. Olson. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. 15 1024-08-25 34. Presentation and resolution accepting a proposal from Prairie Rose Rental Company and Horizons, A Family Service Alliance for the redevelopment of two City-owned properties along 10th Avenue and 5th Street SE in Oak Hill Jackson (Noah Zeker). (Council Priority) Council member Vanorny moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. Public comments were heard. Motion to adjourn. Council member T. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland. Absent: Council member Poe. Result: Approved. City Council adjourned at 5:31 PM to meet Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 12:00 noon. Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk 16 From: City-Clerk Sent: Monday, September 22, 2025 3:05 PM To: OnBase-City Clerk Cc: Van Sloten, Alissa J. Subject: FW: August 26 City Council Meeting From: Maier, David G. <D.Maier@cedar-rapids.org> Sent: Monday, September 22, 2025 3:00 PM To: City-Clerk <City-Clerk@cedar-rapids.org> Cc: ODonnell, Tiffany D. <T.ODonnell@cedar-rapids.org>; Pomeranz, Jeff A. <J.Pomeranz@cedar-rapids.org> Subject: August 26 City Council Meeting Hi Alissa, At the August 26, 2025 City Council meeting, I voted ‘nay’ on the consent agenda. My intent was to move two items from the consent agenda to the regular agenda... not to oppose all the items on the consent agenda. I appreciate that staff accurately recorded my vote, and my apologies for the confusion. Regards, David 1