A public hearing will be held to consider a request by Kingston Village LLC for an Urban Revitalization Area designation for the construction of a 64 unit apartment building for property at 6th Avenue SW between 2nd and 3rd Streets SW (Jennifer Pratt). a. Resolution authorizing an Urban Revitalization Area designation for the construction of a 64 unit apartment building at 6th Avenue SW between 2nd and 3rd Streets SW; CIP/DID #OB959319 b. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the Kingston Village Urban Revitalization Area designation at 6th Avenue SW between 2nd and 3rd Streets SW. CIP/DID #OB959319
A public hearing will be held to consider enacting a new Chapter 42A of the Municipal Code, Aggressive Solicitation, pertaining to begging or solicitation of money, by placing certain limitations on the means by which such activity occurs in order to protect public safety (Capt. Steve O’Konek). a. First Reading: Ordinance enacting a new Chapter 42A of the Municipal Code, Aggressive Solicitation, pertaining to begging or solicitation of money, by placing certain limitations on the means by which such activity occurs in order to protect public safety. CIP/DID #OB506022
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property north of Highway 30 and east of Union Drive SW from A, Agriculture Zone District to R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by College Farms, LLC (Joe Mailander). a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property north of Highway 30 and east of Union Drive SW from A, Agriculture Zone District to R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by College Farms, LLC. CIP/DID #RZNE-008536-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 1408 4th Avenue SE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by Affordable Housing Network, Inc. (Joe Mailander). a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1408 4th Avenue SE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by Affordable Housing Network, Inc. CIP/DID #RZNE-008539- 2014
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for properties at 1008, 1012, 1018 and 1024 2nd Street SE, 208 11th Avenue SE, 1009, 1013, 1019 and 1021 3rd Street SE from RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by Acme Electric Company, Inc., 3rd Ward Development, LLC and the City of Cedar Rapids (Joe Mailander). a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for properties at 1008, 1012, 1018 and 1024 2nd Street SE, 208 11th Avenue SE, 1009, 1013, 1019 and 1021 3rd Street SE from MF- 2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by Acme Electric Company, Inc., 3rd Ward Development, LLC and the City of Cedar Rapids. CIP/DID #RZNE-008553-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for 54 City-owned properties for the Single Family New Construction Program from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District, RMF-1 and RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District and C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids (Joe Mailander). a. First and possible Second and Third Readings: Ordinance granting a change of zone for the Single Family New Construction Program from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District, RMF-1 and RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District and C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids (FLOOD). CIP/DID #RZNE-008880-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Amendment (Casey Drew). a. Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Amendment. CIP/DID #OB1187650
A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds in and to the property described as Buffalo Road NE between Blairs Ferry Road and Edgewood Road as requested by Transamerica Life Insurance Company (Rita Rasmussen). a. First and possible Second and Third Readings: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as Buffalo Road NE between Blairs Ferry Road and Edgewood Road as requested by Transamerica Life Insurance Company; CIP/DID #41- 13-034 b. Resolution authorizing the disposition of the property described as Buffalo Road NE between Blairs Ferry Road and Edgewood Road as requested by Transamerica Life Insurance Company. CIP/DID #41-13-034
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposal to discontinue the Parks and Recreation Commission created by Municipal Code Section 6.05, discontinue the River Recreation Commission created by Municipal Code Section 6.14, create a new Municipal Code Section 6.05, Parks, Waterways and Recreation Commission, and amend Chapter 55 of the Municipal Code concerning boat and other river regulations, and directing that notice be published (Sven Leff). a. First Reading: Ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by: repealing sections 6.05 and 6.14 of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Code concerning City Administration; adopting a new section 6.05 of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Code concerning City Administration; repealing sections 55.01(d), 55.06, 55.07, 55.08, 55.11, 55.12, 55.13, 55.14, 55.15 and 55.17 of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Code concerning boat and other river regulations; and adopting new sections 55.01(d), 55.06, 55.07, 55.08, 55.11, 55.12, 55.13, 55.14, 55.15 and 55.17 of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Code concerning boat and other river regulations. CIP/DID #OB1187380
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 42nd Street NE and I-380 Intersection Improvements project (estimated cost is $423,000) (Doug Wilson). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 42nd Street NE and I-380 Intersection Improvements project. CIP/DID #301614-02
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Boyson Road NE Pavement Rehabilitation Improvements from C Avenue NE to East Corporate Limits project (estimated cost is $470,000) (Doug Wilson). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Boyson Road NE Pavement Rehabilitation Improvements from C Avenue NE to East Corporate Limits project (Paving for Progress). CIP/DID #3012085-02
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 II project (estimated cost is $220,000) (Doug Carper). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Veterans Memorial Stadium 2014 Storm Sewer Improvements – Phase II project. CIP/DID #314338-04
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 1st Street SW Alley from 3rd to 5th Avenue SW Sanitary Sewer Repair project (estimated cost is $132,000) (Dave Wallace). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 1st Street SW Alley from 3rd to 5th Avenue SW Sanitary Sewer Repair project (FLOOD). CIP/DID #SSD103-13
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Ushers Ferry Road Transmission Main Extension from Highway 100 to Blairs Ferry Road project (estimated cost is $374,000) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Ushers Ferry Road Transmission Main Extension from Highway 100 to Blairs Ferry Road project. CIP/DID #625542-2014058-02
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 16th Ave SW & Williams Blvd SW Water Main Loop Closure project (estimated cost is $60,000) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 16th Ave SW & Williams Blvd SW Water Main Loop Closure project. CIP/DID #2014046-01
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 16th Avenue SW (400-Ft East of 23rd Street SW to Williams Blvd SW) Water Main Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $460,000) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 16th Avenue SW (400-Ft East of 23rd Street SW to Williams Blvd SW) Water Main Rehabilitation project. CIP/DID #2011061-02
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 1st Avenue East from 34th Street to 40th Street Utilities Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $2,275,000) (Gary Petersen). CIP/DID #301240-04
Report on bids for the C3 Clarifier Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $826,000) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,030,000, bond and insurance of WRH, Inc. for the C3 Clarifier Rehabilitation project. CIP/DID #615172-02
Discussion and Resolution directing staff to require a Preliminary Site Development Plan for all development projects which require an Administrative Site Development Plan per the Zoning Ordinance and are located within an established Design Review Overlay District (Seth Gunnerson). CIP/DID #OB1214423
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property north of Blairs Ferry Road and west of Michael Drive and Sanden Road NE from A, Agriculture Zone District to R-1, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by Wexford, Inc., Galilee Baptist Church of Cedar Rapids, Salem United Methodist Church of Cedar Rapids and La Vonne E. Hudson. CIP/DID #RZNE-008263-2014 (Second and possible Third Readings)
Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the 1612 Development Urban Revitalization Area designation at 1612 C Street SW. CIP/DID #OB1115298
Ordinance establishing the Willowbrook-Georgia-Woodview Water and Sewer Extension Area. CIP/DID #OB1115312
Ordinance amending Chapter 72 of the Municipal Code, Storm Water Management Ordinance, increasing tier rates by 2.5%, creating an additional non-residential tier for lots sized greater than seven acres with a daily flat rate charge of $5.1552 per day, and providing additional clarification on definitions. CIP/DID #43-10-007
PUBLIC INPUT This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to City Council business.
A public hearing will be held to consider a request by Kingston Village LLC for an Urban Revitalization Area designation for the construction of a 64 unit apartment building for property at 6th Avenue SW between 2nd and 3rd Streets SW (Jennifer Pratt). a. Resolution authorizing an Urban Revitalization Area designation for the construction of a 64 unit apartment building at 6th Avenue SW between 2nd and 3rd Streets SW; CIP/DID #OB959319 b. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the Kingston Village Urban Revitalization Area designation at 6th Avenue SW between 2nd and 3rd Streets SW. CIP/DID #OB959319
A public hearing will be held to consider enacting a new Chapter 42A of the Municipal Code, Aggressive Solicitation, pertaining to begging or solicitation of money, by placing certain limitations on the means by which such activity occurs in order to protect public safety (Capt. Steve O’Konek). a. First Reading: Ordinance enacting a new Chapter 42A of the Municipal Code, Aggressive Solicitation, pertaining to begging or solicitation of money, by placing certain limitations on the means by which such activity occurs in order to protect public safety. CIP/DID #OB506022
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property north of Highway 30 and east of Union Drive SW from A, Agriculture Zone District to R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by College Farms, LLC (Joe Mailander). a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property north of Highway 30 and east of Union Drive SW from A, Agriculture Zone District to R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by College Farms, LLC. CIP/DID #RZNE-008536-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 1408 4th Avenue SE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by Affordable Housing Network, Inc. (Joe Mailander). a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1408 4th Avenue SE from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by Affordable Housing Network, Inc. CIP/DID #RZNE-008539- 2014
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for properties at 1008, 1012, 1018 and 1024 2nd Street SE, 208 11th Avenue SE, 1009, 1013, 1019 and 1021 3rd Street SE from RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by Acme Electric Company, Inc., 3rd Ward Development, LLC and the City of Cedar Rapids (Joe Mailander). a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for properties at 1008, 1012, 1018 and 1024 2nd Street SE, 208 11th Avenue SE, 1009, 1013, 1019 and 1021 3rd Street SE from MF- 2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by Acme Electric Company, Inc., 3rd Ward Development, LLC and the City of Cedar Rapids. CIP/DID #RZNE-008553-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for 54 City-owned properties for the Single Family New Construction Program from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District, RMF-1 and RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District and C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids (Joe Mailander). a. First and possible Second and Third Readings: Ordinance granting a change of zone for the Single Family New Construction Program from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District, RMF-1 and RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District and C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids (FLOOD). CIP/DID #RZNE-008880-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Amendment (Casey Drew). a. Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Amendment. CIP/DID #OB1187650
A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds in and to the property described as Buffalo Road NE between Blairs Ferry Road and Edgewood Road as requested by Transamerica Life Insurance Company (Rita Rasmussen). a. First and possible Second and Third Readings: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as Buffalo Road NE between Blairs Ferry Road and Edgewood Road as requested by Transamerica Life Insurance Company; CIP/DID #41- 13-034 b. Resolution authorizing the disposition of the property described as Buffalo Road NE between Blairs Ferry Road and Edgewood Road as requested by Transamerica Life Insurance Company. CIP/DID #41-13-034
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposal to discontinue the Parks and Recreation Commission created by Municipal Code Section 6.05, discontinue the River Recreation Commission created by Municipal Code Section 6.14, create a new Municipal Code Section 6.05, Parks, Waterways and Recreation Commission, and amend Chapter 55 of the Municipal Code concerning boat and other river regulations, and directing that notice be published (Sven Leff). a. First Reading: Ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by: repealing sections 6.05 and 6.14 of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Code concerning City Administration; adopting a new section 6.05 of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Code concerning City Administration; repealing sections 55.01(d), 55.06, 55.07, 55.08, 55.11, 55.12, 55.13, 55.14, 55.15 and 55.17 of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Code concerning boat and other river regulations; and adopting new sections 55.01(d), 55.06, 55.07, 55.08, 55.11, 55.12, 55.13, 55.14, 55.15 and 55.17 of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Code concerning boat and other river regulations. CIP/DID #OB1187380
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 42nd Street NE and I-380 Intersection Improvements project (estimated cost is $423,000) (Doug Wilson). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 42nd Street NE and I-380 Intersection Improvements project. CIP/DID #301614-02
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Boyson Road NE Pavement Rehabilitation Improvements from C Avenue NE to East Corporate Limits project (estimated cost is $470,000) (Doug Wilson). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Boyson Road NE Pavement Rehabilitation Improvements from C Avenue NE to East Corporate Limits project (Paving for Progress). CIP/DID #3012085-02
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 II project (estimated cost is $220,000) (Doug Carper). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Veterans Memorial Stadium 2014 Storm Sewer Improvements – Phase II project. CIP/DID #314338-04
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 1st Street SW Alley from 3rd to 5th Avenue SW Sanitary Sewer Repair project (estimated cost is $132,000) (Dave Wallace). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 1st Street SW Alley from 3rd to 5th Avenue SW Sanitary Sewer Repair project (FLOOD). CIP/DID #SSD103-13
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Ushers Ferry Road Transmission Main Extension from Highway 100 to Blairs Ferry Road project (estimated cost is $374,000) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Ushers Ferry Road Transmission Main Extension from Highway 100 to Blairs Ferry Road project. CIP/DID #625542-2014058-02
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 16th Ave SW & Williams Blvd SW Water Main Loop Closure project (estimated cost is $60,000) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 16th Ave SW & Williams Blvd SW Water Main Loop Closure project. CIP/DID #2014046-01
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 16th Avenue SW (400-Ft East of 23rd Street SW to Williams Blvd SW) Water Main Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $460,000) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 16th Avenue SW (400-Ft East of 23rd Street SW to Williams Blvd SW) Water Main Rehabilitation project. CIP/DID #2011061-02
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 1st Avenue East from 34th Street to 40th Street Utilities Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $2,275,000) (Gary Petersen). CIP/DID #301240-04
Report on bids for the C3 Clarifier Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $826,000) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,030,000, bond and insurance of WRH, Inc. for the C3 Clarifier Rehabilitation project. CIP/DID #615172-02
Discussion and Resolution directing staff to require a Preliminary Site Development Plan for all development projects which require an Administrative Site Development Plan per the Zoning Ordinance and are located within an established Design Review Overlay District (Seth Gunnerson). CIP/DID #OB1214423
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property north of Blairs Ferry Road and west of Michael Drive and Sanden Road NE from A, Agriculture Zone District to R-1, Single Family Residence Zone District as requested by Wexford, Inc., Galilee Baptist Church of Cedar Rapids, Salem United Methodist Church of Cedar Rapids and La Vonne E. Hudson. CIP/DID #RZNE-008263-2014 (Second and possible Third Readings)
Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the 1612 Development Urban Revitalization Area designation at 1612 C Street SW. CIP/DID #OB1115298
Ordinance establishing the Willowbrook-Georgia-Woodview Water and Sewer Extension Area. CIP/DID #OB1115312
Ordinance amending Chapter 72 of the Municipal Code, Storm Water Management Ordinance, increasing tier rates by 2.5%, creating an additional non-residential tier for lots sized greater than seven acres with a daily flat rate charge of $5.1552 per day, and providing additional clarification on definitions. CIP/DID #43-10-007
PUBLIC INPUT This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to City Council business.