Proclamations/Presentations: Proclamation – Dr. John Goedeken and Animal Care and Control Day (Dr. John Goedeken and Diane Webber) Proclamation – Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month (John Krumbholz)
A public hearing will be held to consider Cedar Rapids Transit FY15 Consolidated Transit Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for federal and state transit funding assistance (Brad DeBrower). Resolution authorizing Cedar Rapids Transit to submit the FY15 Consolidated Transit Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for federal and state transit funding assistance. The resolution also authorizes the City Manager, or his/her designee, to be the authorized signatory to execute grant agreements with the Iowa DOT and Federal Transit Administrations (FTA). CIP/DID #OB1058103
A public hearing will be held to consider an Underground Electric Line Easement Agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company in connection with an electric upgrade located on City-owned land at 400 12th Avenue SE (Rita Rasmussen). Resolution authorizing execution of an Underground Electric Line Easement Agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company in connection with an electric upgrade located on Cityowned land at 400 12th Avenue SE. CIP/DID #49-14-028
A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds described as a 13,946-square-foot parcel of F Avenue NE right-of-way located northeasterly of and adjacent to 17th Street NE, as requested by Mount Mercy University (Rita Rasmussen). a. First and possible Second and Third Readings: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 13,946-square-foot parcel of F Avenue NE right-of-way located northeasterly of and adjacent to 17th Street NE, as requested by Mount Mercy University; CIP/DID #41-14-024 b. Resolution authorizing the disposition of the property described as a 13,946-square-foot parcel of F Avenue NE right-of-way located northeasterly of and adjacent to 17th Street NE as requested by Mount Mercy University. CIP/DID #41-14-024
A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation of three separate easements in connection with the Cedar Crossing Casino project: a 26-foot-wide sewer, water and utilities easement located on vacant land adjacent to the northwesterly property line of 208 1st Avenue NW; a 20-foot by 140- foot gas pipeline easement located along the southeasterly property line of vacant land lying northwesterly of and adjacent to 115 2nd Street SW; and a 10-foot by 70-foot electric line easement located along the northwesterly property line of 116 1st Avenue NW, as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #41-13-038
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 101 1st Avenue SW and 200 1st Avenue NW from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District and C-4, Central Business Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC, City of Cedar Rapids, and Steven M. and Jean M. Novak (Vern Zakostelecky). a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 101 1st Avenue SW and 200 1st Avenue NW from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District and C-4, Central Business Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC, City of Cedar Rapids, and Steven M. and Jean M. Novak. CIP/DID #RZNE-008542-2014
6. A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $3,815,000 General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose) – FY14 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Casey Drew). a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $3,815,000 General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose). CIP/DID #OB838449 7. A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $625,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose) – FY14 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Casey Drew). a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $625,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose). CIP/DID # OB838449 8. A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $6,140,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose/Urban Renewal) (Parkade Projects/Convention Center/Street Improvement) – FY14 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Casey Drew). a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $6,140,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose/Urban Renewal) (Parkade Projects/Convention Center/Street Improvement). CIP/DID # OB838449 9. A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $12,100,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds – FY14 Sewer Revenue Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Casey Drew). a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $12,100,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds. CIP/DID # OB838449 10. A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization for the issuance of Not to Exceed $4,800,000 Water Revenue Bonds – FY14 Water Revenue Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Casey Drew). a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action of the issuance of Not to Exceed $4,800,000 Water Revenue Bonds. CIP/DID # OB838449
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Cedar River Bridges Miscellaneous Repairs project (estimated cost is $1,490,000) (Doug Wilson). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Cedar River Bridges Miscellaneous Repairs project. CIP/DID #305127-03
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Park Avenue SE from 17th Street to 18th Street and 18th Street SE from Park Avenue to Half Block South – Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Water Main, Street, and Sidewalk Improvements project (estimated cost is $740,000) (Dave Wallace). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Park Avenue SE from 17th Street to 18th Street and 18th Street SE from Park Avenue to Half Block South – Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Water Main, Street, and Sidewalk Improvements project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration, SW Quadrant, Phase 2, Part 3 project (estimated cost is $1,720,000) (Dave Wallace). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration, SW Quadrant, Phase 2, Part 3 project (FLOOD). CIP/DID #SSD103-12
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Veterans Memorial Stadium 2014 Storm Sewer Improvements – Phase I project (estimated cost is $90,000) (Doug Carper). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Veterans Memorial Stadium 2014 Storm Sewer Improvements – Phase I project. CIP/DID #314338-03
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.
Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $227,494, and extending the contract completion date to February 24, 2014 with D.W. Zinser Company for the Cedar Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 2 – Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New Building Construction Project – Demolition & Abatement project (original contract amount was $489,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $909,812) (FLOOD); CIP/DID #PWE006-22
Report on bids for the 1st Avenue East from 17th Street SE to 27th Street SE and 40th Street NE to Collins Road NE Crack and Joint Cleaning and Sealing project (estimated cost is $81,000) (Doug Wilson). CIP/DID #3012034-02
Report on bids for the Sun Valley Neighborhood SE Storm Sewer Installation project (estimated cost is $370,000) (Doug Wilson). CIP/DID #304224-04
Report on bids for the FY 2014 Curb Repair Project – Contract 2 project (estimated cost is $330,000) (Doug Wilson). a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $249,505 plus incentive up to $4,500, bond and insurance of Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. for the FY 2014 Curb Repair Project – Contract 2 project (Paving for Progress). CIP/DID #301998-05
Report on bids for the FY 2014 Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project (estimated cost is $123,000) (Doug Wilson). a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $120,647 plus incentive up to $5,500, bond and insurance of Curtis Contracting Corp. for the FY 2014 Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project. CIP/DID #3017014-01 ORDINANCES
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 837 44th Street SE from RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Randall J. and Christine C. Maher. CIP/DID #RZNE-007144-2013
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 4719 J Street SW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by American Baking Systems and Albert E. and Sondra K. Farrington. CIP/DID #RZNE-008132-2014
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1424 B Avenue NE from PUB, Public Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested by Coe College. CIP/DID #RZNE-008354-2014
Ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code, Historic Preservation, extending the demolition review period to 15 business days. CIP/DID #OB481967
Ordinance to consider amending Chapter 22A of the Municipal Code, Nuisance Property, by deleting Section 22A.03 therefrom and enacting a new section 22A.03, establishing regulations relating to nuisance activity. CIP/DID #OB807542
Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds described as a portion of 2nd Street NW right-ofway located between A Avenue NW and 1st Avenue West; a 20-foot-wide strip of alley right-ofway located between A Avenue NW and 1st Avenue West, and between 1st Street NW and 2nd Street NW; a 20-foot-wide strip of alley right-of-way located between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW, and between 1st Street SW and 2nd Street SW; a 20-foot-wide strip of alley right-ofway located between 2nd Street SW and 3rd Street SW, and between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW; and 2nd Street SW right-of-way located between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW as requested by the Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC. CIP/DID #41-13-038
Ordinance changing the name of H Street SW to Valor Way SW, from Diagonal Drive SW northwesterly to the northwesterly end of H Street SW as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids Police Department. CIP/DID #STREET-007954-2014
PUBLIC INPUT This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to City Council business.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION *Note: During this portion of the meeting Council Members may bring forward communications, concerns and reports on various matters and may discuss the items specifically listed: Adjourn
Proclamations/Presentations: Proclamation – Dr. John Goedeken and Animal Care and Control Day (Dr. John Goedeken and Diane Webber) Proclamation – Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month (John Krumbholz)
A public hearing will be held to consider Cedar Rapids Transit FY15 Consolidated Transit Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for federal and state transit funding assistance (Brad DeBrower). Resolution authorizing Cedar Rapids Transit to submit the FY15 Consolidated Transit Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for federal and state transit funding assistance. The resolution also authorizes the City Manager, or his/her designee, to be the authorized signatory to execute grant agreements with the Iowa DOT and Federal Transit Administrations (FTA). CIP/DID #OB1058103
A public hearing will be held to consider an Underground Electric Line Easement Agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company in connection with an electric upgrade located on City-owned land at 400 12th Avenue SE (Rita Rasmussen). Resolution authorizing execution of an Underground Electric Line Easement Agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company in connection with an electric upgrade located on Cityowned land at 400 12th Avenue SE. CIP/DID #49-14-028
A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds described as a 13,946-square-foot parcel of F Avenue NE right-of-way located northeasterly of and adjacent to 17th Street NE, as requested by Mount Mercy University (Rita Rasmussen). a. First and possible Second and Third Readings: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 13,946-square-foot parcel of F Avenue NE right-of-way located northeasterly of and adjacent to 17th Street NE, as requested by Mount Mercy University; CIP/DID #41-14-024 b. Resolution authorizing the disposition of the property described as a 13,946-square-foot parcel of F Avenue NE right-of-way located northeasterly of and adjacent to 17th Street NE as requested by Mount Mercy University. CIP/DID #41-14-024
A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation of three separate easements in connection with the Cedar Crossing Casino project: a 26-foot-wide sewer, water and utilities easement located on vacant land adjacent to the northwesterly property line of 208 1st Avenue NW; a 20-foot by 140- foot gas pipeline easement located along the southeasterly property line of vacant land lying northwesterly of and adjacent to 115 2nd Street SW; and a 10-foot by 70-foot electric line easement located along the northwesterly property line of 116 1st Avenue NW, as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #41-13-038
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 101 1st Avenue SW and 200 1st Avenue NW from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District and C-4, Central Business Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC, City of Cedar Rapids, and Steven M. and Jean M. Novak (Vern Zakostelecky). a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 101 1st Avenue SW and 200 1st Avenue NW from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District and C-4, Central Business Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC, City of Cedar Rapids, and Steven M. and Jean M. Novak. CIP/DID #RZNE-008542-2014
6. A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $3,815,000 General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose) – FY14 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Casey Drew). a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $3,815,000 General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose). CIP/DID #OB838449 7. A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $625,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose) – FY14 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Casey Drew). a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $625,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose). CIP/DID # OB838449 8. A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $6,140,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose/Urban Renewal) (Parkade Projects/Convention Center/Street Improvement) – FY14 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Casey Drew). a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $6,140,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose/Urban Renewal) (Parkade Projects/Convention Center/Street Improvement). CIP/DID # OB838449 9. A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $12,100,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds – FY14 Sewer Revenue Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Casey Drew). a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $12,100,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds. CIP/DID # OB838449 10. A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization for the issuance of Not to Exceed $4,800,000 Water Revenue Bonds – FY14 Water Revenue Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Casey Drew). a. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action of the issuance of Not to Exceed $4,800,000 Water Revenue Bonds. CIP/DID # OB838449
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Cedar River Bridges Miscellaneous Repairs project (estimated cost is $1,490,000) (Doug Wilson). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Cedar River Bridges Miscellaneous Repairs project. CIP/DID #305127-03
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Park Avenue SE from 17th Street to 18th Street and 18th Street SE from Park Avenue to Half Block South – Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Water Main, Street, and Sidewalk Improvements project (estimated cost is $740,000) (Dave Wallace). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Park Avenue SE from 17th Street to 18th Street and 18th Street SE from Park Avenue to Half Block South – Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Water Main, Street, and Sidewalk Improvements project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration, SW Quadrant, Phase 2, Part 3 project (estimated cost is $1,720,000) (Dave Wallace). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration, SW Quadrant, Phase 2, Part 3 project (FLOOD). CIP/DID #SSD103-12
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Veterans Memorial Stadium 2014 Storm Sewer Improvements – Phase I project (estimated cost is $90,000) (Doug Carper). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Veterans Memorial Stadium 2014 Storm Sewer Improvements – Phase I project. CIP/DID #314338-03
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.
Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $227,494, and extending the contract completion date to February 24, 2014 with D.W. Zinser Company for the Cedar Rapids City Services Center – Bid Package 2 – Phase 2 Demolition, Sitework and New Building Construction Project – Demolition & Abatement project (original contract amount was $489,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $909,812) (FLOOD); CIP/DID #PWE006-22
Report on bids for the 1st Avenue East from 17th Street SE to 27th Street SE and 40th Street NE to Collins Road NE Crack and Joint Cleaning and Sealing project (estimated cost is $81,000) (Doug Wilson). CIP/DID #3012034-02
Report on bids for the Sun Valley Neighborhood SE Storm Sewer Installation project (estimated cost is $370,000) (Doug Wilson). CIP/DID #304224-04
Report on bids for the FY 2014 Curb Repair Project – Contract 2 project (estimated cost is $330,000) (Doug Wilson). a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $249,505 plus incentive up to $4,500, bond and insurance of Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. for the FY 2014 Curb Repair Project – Contract 2 project (Paving for Progress). CIP/DID #301998-05
Report on bids for the FY 2014 Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project (estimated cost is $123,000) (Doug Wilson). a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $120,647 plus incentive up to $5,500, bond and insurance of Curtis Contracting Corp. for the FY 2014 Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project. CIP/DID #3017014-01 ORDINANCES
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 837 44th Street SE from RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Randall J. and Christine C. Maher. CIP/DID #RZNE-007144-2013
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 4719 J Street SW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by American Baking Systems and Albert E. and Sondra K. Farrington. CIP/DID #RZNE-008132-2014
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1424 B Avenue NE from PUB, Public Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested by Coe College. CIP/DID #RZNE-008354-2014
Ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code, Historic Preservation, extending the demolition review period to 15 business days. CIP/DID #OB481967
Ordinance to consider amending Chapter 22A of the Municipal Code, Nuisance Property, by deleting Section 22A.03 therefrom and enacting a new section 22A.03, establishing regulations relating to nuisance activity. CIP/DID #OB807542
Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds described as a portion of 2nd Street NW right-ofway located between A Avenue NW and 1st Avenue West; a 20-foot-wide strip of alley right-ofway located between A Avenue NW and 1st Avenue West, and between 1st Street NW and 2nd Street NW; a 20-foot-wide strip of alley right-of-way located between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW, and between 1st Street SW and 2nd Street SW; a 20-foot-wide strip of alley right-ofway located between 2nd Street SW and 3rd Street SW, and between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW; and 2nd Street SW right-of-way located between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW as requested by the Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC. CIP/DID #41-13-038
Ordinance changing the name of H Street SW to Valor Way SW, from Diagonal Drive SW northwesterly to the northwesterly end of H Street SW as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids Police Department. CIP/DID #STREET-007954-2014
PUBLIC INPUT This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to City Council business.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION *Note: During this portion of the meeting Council Members may bring forward communications, concerns and reports on various matters and may discuss the items specifically listed: Adjourn