A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 606 J Avenue NW, 610 J Avenue NW, 1111 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1113 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1100 6th Street NW, 1106 6th Street NW, 1108 6th Street NW, 1110 6th Street NW and 1116 6th Street NW and Lot 1 & 2 of Block 24 located at the northwest corner of J Avenue NW and Ellis Boulevard NW from C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District and R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by High Development, the City of Cedar Rapids and Leslie E. Stokke. (Joe Mailander) a. First and possible Second and Third Readings: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 606 J Avenue NW, 610 J Avenue NW, 1111 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1113 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1100 6th Street NW, 1106 6th Street NW, 1108 6th Street NW, 1110 6th Street NW and 1116 6th Street NW and Lot 1 & 2 of Block 24 located at the northwest corner of J Avenue NW and Ellis Boulevard NW from C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District and R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by High Development, the City of Cedar Rapids and Leslie E. Stokke. CIP/DID #RZNE-006864-2013
A public hearing will be held to consider the annexation of property north of Blairs Ferry Road NE and west of Milburn Road NE as requested by Galilee Baptist Church of Cedar Rapids, Russell and Marjorie L. Morris, Salem United Methodist Church of Cedar Rapids and La Vonne E. Hudson. (Vern Zakostelecky) a. Resolution annexing property north of Blairs Ferry Road NE and west of Milburn Road NE as requested by Galilee Baptist Church of Cedar Rapids, Russell and Marjorie L. Morris, Salem United Methodist
A public hearing will be held to consider the annexation of property at 4501 42nd Street NE, 4000 Georgia Avenue NE, 3930 Georgia Avenue NE, 4544 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4524 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4423 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4525 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4545 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4555 Willowbrook Drive NE, 3895 Georgia Avenue NE, 3805 Georgia Avenue NE, 4535 Woodview Drive NE, 4645 Woodview Drive NE and 4711 Woodview Drive NE as requested by Ruth B. Lamb, Mark L. and Marlene J. Benest, Thomas D. and JoAnn M. Schumacher, Hartz Family Joint Revocable Trust, Herbert and Donnabelle Trustees, Richard J. and Lois E. Koftan, Jeffrey A. Danzer and Kimberly K. Morrison, Marlene L. Hill, James G. and Jennifer S. Anderson, Donald E. Gorton, Thomas R. and Lou Ann Weber, John L. and Colleen S. Burianek, Carol C. Currans, Janice L. Mudd and Carrol A. Roy. (Vern Zakostelecky) a. Resolution annexing property at 4501 42nd Street NE, 4000 Georgia Avenue NE, 3930 Georgia Avenue NE, 4544 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4524 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4423 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4525 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4545 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4555 Willowbrook Drive NE, 3895 Georgia Avenue NE, 3805 Georgia Avenue NE, 4535 Woodview Drive NE, 4645 Woodview Drive NE and 4711 Woodview Drive NE as requested by Ruth B. Lamb, Mark L. and Marlene J. Benest, Thomas D. and JoAnn M. Schumacher, Hartz Family Joint Revocable Trust, Herbert and Donnabelle Trustees, Richard J. and Lois E. Koftan, Jeffrey A. Danzer and Kimberly K. Morrison, Marlene L. Hill, James G. and Jennifer S. Anderson, Donald E. Gorton, Thomas R. and Lou Ann Weber, John L. and Colleen S. Burianek, Carol C. Currans, Janice L. Mudd and Carrol A. Roy. CIP/DID #ANNX-005808-2013
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed Amendment No. 5 to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area. (Jennifer Pratt) a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 5 to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area. CIP/DID #283396
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Southwest Urban Renewal Area. (Jennifer Pratt) a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Southwest Urban Renewal Area. CIP/DID #669673
A public hearing will be held to consider an Ordinance granting an Electric Energy Franchise to Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Association and notice of revenue purpose statement regarding a franchise fee. (Doug Wilson) a. First Reading: Ordinance granting an Electric Energy Franchise to Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Association. CIP/DID #41-14-011
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Q Avenue NW at Ellis Boulevard NW Flood Protection Improvements project (estimated cost is $96,000). (Dave Wallace) a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Q Avenue NW at Ellis Boulevard NW Flood Protection Improvements project. CIP/DID #304285-02
PUBLIC COMMENT If you wish to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to City Council action scheduled for today, please use the sign-up sheet (next to the agendas) located on the table outside the Council Chambers. Please approach the microphone when called upon.
Report on bids for the 18th Street SW, South of Wilson Avenue SW, Culvert and Water Main Replacement project (estimated cost is $165,000). (Doug Wilson) CIP/DID #304360-01
Report on bids for the 76th Avenue SW Improvements – from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project (estimated cost is $4,120,000). (Doug Wilson) a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $3,545,021.84 plus incentive up to $147,000, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 76th Avenue SW Improvements – from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project. CIP/DID #301208-02
Discussion and Resolutions authorizing support and conditional funding commitments for seven Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects. CIP/DID #654103
Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the Bowling Street Flex-Space Urban Revitalization Area designation at 4700 Bowling Street SW. CIP/DID #963818
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 2663 Mt. Vernon Road SE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District and R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Sharp Investments, LLC and Mount Vernon Bank and Trust Company. CIP/DID #RZNE-005376-2013
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 3200 Pioneer Avenue SE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by the Affordable Housing Network, Inc. and the Cedar Rapids Community School District. CIP/DID #RZNE-005398-2013
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 600 and 616 1st Street SE from PUB, Public Zone District to C-4, Central Business Zone District as requested by The Fountains, LLC and the City of Cedar Rapids. CIP/DID #RZNE-005512-2013
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 3725 Center Point Road NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by Patrick O. Williams, Jr. CIP/DID #RZNE-005883-2013
Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the West Side Transport Urban Revitalization Area designation at 11160 High Life Court SW. CIP/DID #973228
Ordinance expanding the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). CIP/DID #572853
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 606 J Avenue NW, 610 J Avenue NW, 1111 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1113 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1100 6th Street NW, 1106 6th Street NW, 1108 6th Street NW, 1110 6th Street NW and 1116 6th Street NW and Lot 1 & 2 of Block 24 located at the northwest corner of J Avenue NW and Ellis Boulevard NW from C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District and R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by High Development, the City of Cedar Rapids and Leslie E. Stokke. (Joe Mailander) a. First and possible Second and Third Readings: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 606 J Avenue NW, 610 J Avenue NW, 1111 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1113 Ellis Boulevard NW, 1100 6th Street NW, 1106 6th Street NW, 1108 6th Street NW, 1110 6th Street NW and 1116 6th Street NW and Lot 1 & 2 of Block 24 located at the northwest corner of J Avenue NW and Ellis Boulevard NW from C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District and R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by High Development, the City of Cedar Rapids and Leslie E. Stokke. CIP/DID #RZNE-006864-2013
A public hearing will be held to consider the annexation of property north of Blairs Ferry Road NE and west of Milburn Road NE as requested by Galilee Baptist Church of Cedar Rapids, Russell and Marjorie L. Morris, Salem United Methodist Church of Cedar Rapids and La Vonne E. Hudson. (Vern Zakostelecky) a. Resolution annexing property north of Blairs Ferry Road NE and west of Milburn Road NE as requested by Galilee Baptist Church of Cedar Rapids, Russell and Marjorie L. Morris, Salem United Methodist
A public hearing will be held to consider the annexation of property at 4501 42nd Street NE, 4000 Georgia Avenue NE, 3930 Georgia Avenue NE, 4544 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4524 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4423 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4525 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4545 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4555 Willowbrook Drive NE, 3895 Georgia Avenue NE, 3805 Georgia Avenue NE, 4535 Woodview Drive NE, 4645 Woodview Drive NE and 4711 Woodview Drive NE as requested by Ruth B. Lamb, Mark L. and Marlene J. Benest, Thomas D. and JoAnn M. Schumacher, Hartz Family Joint Revocable Trust, Herbert and Donnabelle Trustees, Richard J. and Lois E. Koftan, Jeffrey A. Danzer and Kimberly K. Morrison, Marlene L. Hill, James G. and Jennifer S. Anderson, Donald E. Gorton, Thomas R. and Lou Ann Weber, John L. and Colleen S. Burianek, Carol C. Currans, Janice L. Mudd and Carrol A. Roy. (Vern Zakostelecky) a. Resolution annexing property at 4501 42nd Street NE, 4000 Georgia Avenue NE, 3930 Georgia Avenue NE, 4544 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4524 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4423 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4525 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4545 Willowbrook Drive NE, 4555 Willowbrook Drive NE, 3895 Georgia Avenue NE, 3805 Georgia Avenue NE, 4535 Woodview Drive NE, 4645 Woodview Drive NE and 4711 Woodview Drive NE as requested by Ruth B. Lamb, Mark L. and Marlene J. Benest, Thomas D. and JoAnn M. Schumacher, Hartz Family Joint Revocable Trust, Herbert and Donnabelle Trustees, Richard J. and Lois E. Koftan, Jeffrey A. Danzer and Kimberly K. Morrison, Marlene L. Hill, James G. and Jennifer S. Anderson, Donald E. Gorton, Thomas R. and Lou Ann Weber, John L. and Colleen S. Burianek, Carol C. Currans, Janice L. Mudd and Carrol A. Roy. CIP/DID #ANNX-005808-2013
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed Amendment No. 5 to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area. (Jennifer Pratt) a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 5 to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area. CIP/DID #283396
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Southwest Urban Renewal Area. (Jennifer Pratt) a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Southwest Urban Renewal Area. CIP/DID #669673
A public hearing will be held to consider an Ordinance granting an Electric Energy Franchise to Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Association and notice of revenue purpose statement regarding a franchise fee. (Doug Wilson) a. First Reading: Ordinance granting an Electric Energy Franchise to Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Association. CIP/DID #41-14-011
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Q Avenue NW at Ellis Boulevard NW Flood Protection Improvements project (estimated cost is $96,000). (Dave Wallace) a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Q Avenue NW at Ellis Boulevard NW Flood Protection Improvements project. CIP/DID #304285-02
PUBLIC COMMENT If you wish to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to City Council action scheduled for today, please use the sign-up sheet (next to the agendas) located on the table outside the Council Chambers. Please approach the microphone when called upon.
Report on bids for the 18th Street SW, South of Wilson Avenue SW, Culvert and Water Main Replacement project (estimated cost is $165,000). (Doug Wilson) CIP/DID #304360-01
Report on bids for the 76th Avenue SW Improvements – from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project (estimated cost is $4,120,000). (Doug Wilson) a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $3,545,021.84 plus incentive up to $147,000, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 76th Avenue SW Improvements – from Edgewood Road SW to East of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City (CRANDIC) Railroad Crossing project. CIP/DID #301208-02
Discussion and Resolutions authorizing support and conditional funding commitments for seven Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects. CIP/DID #654103
Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the Bowling Street Flex-Space Urban Revitalization Area designation at 4700 Bowling Street SW. CIP/DID #963818
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 2663 Mt. Vernon Road SE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District and R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Sharp Investments, LLC and Mount Vernon Bank and Trust Company. CIP/DID #RZNE-005376-2013
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 3200 Pioneer Avenue SE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by the Affordable Housing Network, Inc. and the Cedar Rapids Community School District. CIP/DID #RZNE-005398-2013
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 600 and 616 1st Street SE from PUB, Public Zone District to C-4, Central Business Zone District as requested by The Fountains, LLC and the City of Cedar Rapids. CIP/DID #RZNE-005512-2013
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 3725 Center Point Road NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by Patrick O. Williams, Jr. CIP/DID #RZNE-005883-2013
Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the West Side Transport Urban Revitalization Area designation at 11160 High Life Court SW. CIP/DID #973228
Ordinance expanding the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). CIP/DID #572853