Proclamations/Presentations: Proclamation – designating July 2014 as Parks & Recreation Month (Sven Leff) Presentation – SAFE-CR Rental Business Training Update (Amanda Grieder) Presentation – MedQ Report (John Albert, Vice Chair, Medical SSMID Commission)
1.A public hearing will be held on the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the River Ridge North Urban Renewal Area (Jennifer Pratt). a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the River Ridge North Urban Renewal Area. CIP/DID #OB1214405 2. A public hearing will be held on the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Rockwell Collins Urban Renewal Area (Jennifer Pratt). a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Rockwell Collins Urban Renewal Area. CIP/DID #OB1214406 3. A public hearing will be held on the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Village Urban Renewal Area (Jennifer Pratt). a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Village Urban Renewal Area. CIP/DID #OB1214407 4. A public hearing will be held on the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Amended and Restated Southwest Urban Renewal Area (Jennifer Pratt). a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Amended and Restated Southwest Urban Renewal Area. CIP/DID #OB669673
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 821 and 825 Shaver Road NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Noleshawk Investments, LLC and the City of Cedar Rapids (Joe Mailander). a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 821 and 825 Shaver Road NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Noleshawk Investments, LLC and the City of Cedar Rapids. CIP/DID #RZNE-009245-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for 12 City-owned properties for the Single Family New Construction Program from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District, RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District and C-2, Community 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 12 City-owned properties for the Single Family New Construction Program from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District, RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District and C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids. CIP/DID #RZNE-010381-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation of a 10-foot wide utility easement located at 4825 Johnson Avenue NW as requested by Hy-Vee, Inc. (Rita Rasmussen). a. Resolution vacating a 10-foot wide utility easement located at 4825 Johnson Avenue NW as requested by Hy-Vee, Inc. CIP/DID #41-14-008
A public hearing will be held to consider the disposition of excess City-owned property acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area for the fourth round of Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD) (Erika Kubly). CIP/DID #OB540257
A public hearing will be held to consider the disposition of City-owned commercial property at 400 12th Avenue SE (former Iowa Iron Works site) and inviting redevelopment proposals (FLOOD) (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #OB675513
A public hearing will be held to consider the disposition of City-owned vacant property at the corner of Zika Avenue NW and 16th Street NW (commonly called the Chipping Green site) and inviting redevelopment proposals (FLOOD) (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #OB1241850
A public hearing will be held to consider the disposition of City-owned commercial property at 1919, 1915, 1895 and 1871 Ellis Boulevard NW and inviting redevelopment proposals (FLOOD) (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #OB1241851
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.
Items 12 - 24B Items 24E - 36cc Consent Agenda items 12 – 36cc; items 24c and 24d were pulled from the agenda
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Police Department Firearms Range Improvements – Phase I project (estimated cost is $690,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #310333-10
Report on bids for the Edgewood Road Pedestrian Overpass Bridge and Shared Use Path from Prairie Valley Court SW to 37th Avenue SW project (estimated cost is $1,766,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #305121-02
Report on bids for the 29th Street NE from Oakland Road NE to Prairie Drive NE Traffic Signal Improvements project (estimated cost is $334,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #306204-02
Report on bids for the 19th Street SE, Bever Avenue SE, And Garden Drive SE Pavement Rehabilitation Improvements project (estimated cost is $1,428,000) (Paving for Progress) Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3012081-02
Report on bids for the 42nd Street NE and I-380 Intersection Improvements project (estimated cost is $423,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #301614-02
Report on bids for the FY 2015 Curb Repair Project – Contract 1 project (estimated cost is $330,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #301998-06
Report on bids for the FY 2015 Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project (estimated cost is $133,000) (Rob Davis). a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $125,993.50 plus incentive up to $3,500, bond and insurance of BWC Excavating, LC for the FY 2015 Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project. CIP/DID #3017015-01
Report on bids for the 1st Street SW Alley from 3rd to 5th Avenue SW Sanitary Sewer Repairs project (estimated cost is $132,000) (Rob Davis). a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $190,979.29 plus incentive up to $7,000, bond and insurance of Zinser Grading & Excavating, LLC for the 1st Street SW Alley from 3rd to 5th Avenue SW Sanitary Sewer Repairs project (FLOOD). CIP/DID #SSD103-13
Report on bids for the Veterans Memorial Stadium 2014 Storm Sewer Improvements – Phase II project (estimated cost is $220,000) (Rob Davis). a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $214,000 plus incentive up to $5,000, bond and insurance of Iowa State Contractors, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Stadium 2014 Storm Sewer Improvements – Phase II project. CIP/DID #314338-04
Report on bids for the 16th Ave SW & Williams Blvd SW Water Main Loop Closure project (estimated cost is $60,000) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $55,708.68, bond and insurance of B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the 16th Ave SW & Williams Blvd SW Water Main Loop Closure project. CIP/DID #2014046-01
Discussion and Resolution authorizing adoption of four proposed Economic Development Programs to encourage growth in the city (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #OB341824
Discussion and Resolution authorizing the commencement of negotiations for Professional Design Service Agreements with Stanley Consultants, Inc. and HR Green, Inc. in connection with the Cedar River Flood Mitigation Program Development Project (Dave Elgin). CIP/DID #331100-00
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1023 and 1027 6th Street SE from R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by Sky's Edge Development, L.C. CIP/DID #RZNE-008869-2014
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1140 C Street SW and 1223 1st Street SW from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by Sky's Edge Development, L.C. and the City of Cedar Rapids. CIP/DID #RZNE-008870-2014
Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, to clarify the intent and implementation of the water connection fee. CIP/DID #OB1214393
Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, to clarify the intent and implementation of the sanitary sewer connection fee. CIP/DID #OB1214394
An ordinance adopting temporary regulations to be effective on June 21 and 26-29, 2014; July 4, 10, 12 and 26, 2014; August 2, 5, 9, 16 and 23, 2014; and September 9 and 20, 2014 for events to be held at the McGrath Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids. CIP/DID #OB1183850
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to City Council business.
Proclamations/Presentations: Proclamation – designating July 2014 as Parks & Recreation Month (Sven Leff) Presentation – SAFE-CR Rental Business Training Update (Amanda Grieder) Presentation – MedQ Report (John Albert, Vice Chair, Medical SSMID Commission)
1.A public hearing will be held on the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the River Ridge North Urban Renewal Area (Jennifer Pratt). a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the River Ridge North Urban Renewal Area. CIP/DID #OB1214405 2. A public hearing will be held on the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Rockwell Collins Urban Renewal Area (Jennifer Pratt). a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Rockwell Collins Urban Renewal Area. CIP/DID #OB1214406 3. A public hearing will be held on the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Village Urban Renewal Area (Jennifer Pratt). a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Village Urban Renewal Area. CIP/DID #OB1214407 4. A public hearing will be held on the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Amended and Restated Southwest Urban Renewal Area (Jennifer Pratt). a. Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Amended and Restated Southwest Urban Renewal Area. CIP/DID #OB669673
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 821 and 825 Shaver Road NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Noleshawk Investments, LLC and the City of Cedar Rapids (Joe Mailander). a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 821 and 825 Shaver Road NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by Noleshawk Investments, LLC and the City of Cedar Rapids. CIP/DID #RZNE-009245-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for 12 City-owned properties for the Single Family New Construction Program from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District, RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District and C-2, Community 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 12 City-owned properties for the Single Family New Construction Program from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District, RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District and C-2, Community Commercial Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids. CIP/DID #RZNE-010381-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation of a 10-foot wide utility easement located at 4825 Johnson Avenue NW as requested by Hy-Vee, Inc. (Rita Rasmussen). a. Resolution vacating a 10-foot wide utility easement located at 4825 Johnson Avenue NW as requested by Hy-Vee, Inc. CIP/DID #41-14-008
A public hearing will be held to consider the disposition of excess City-owned property acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area for the fourth round of Single Family New Construction Program (FLOOD) (Erika Kubly). CIP/DID #OB540257
A public hearing will be held to consider the disposition of City-owned commercial property at 400 12th Avenue SE (former Iowa Iron Works site) and inviting redevelopment proposals (FLOOD) (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #OB675513
A public hearing will be held to consider the disposition of City-owned vacant property at the corner of Zika Avenue NW and 16th Street NW (commonly called the Chipping Green site) and inviting redevelopment proposals (FLOOD) (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #OB1241850
A public hearing will be held to consider the disposition of City-owned commercial property at 1919, 1915, 1895 and 1871 Ellis Boulevard NW and inviting redevelopment proposals (FLOOD) (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #OB1241851
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.
Items 12 - 24B Items 24E - 36cc Consent Agenda items 12 – 36cc; items 24c and 24d were pulled from the agenda
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Police Department Firearms Range Improvements – Phase I project (estimated cost is $690,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #310333-10
Report on bids for the Edgewood Road Pedestrian Overpass Bridge and Shared Use Path from Prairie Valley Court SW to 37th Avenue SW project (estimated cost is $1,766,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #305121-02
Report on bids for the 29th Street NE from Oakland Road NE to Prairie Drive NE Traffic Signal Improvements project (estimated cost is $334,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #306204-02
Report on bids for the 19th Street SE, Bever Avenue SE, And Garden Drive SE Pavement Rehabilitation Improvements project (estimated cost is $1,428,000) (Paving for Progress) Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3012081-02
Report on bids for the 42nd Street NE and I-380 Intersection Improvements project (estimated cost is $423,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #301614-02
Report on bids for the FY 2015 Curb Repair Project – Contract 1 project (estimated cost is $330,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #301998-06
Report on bids for the FY 2015 Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project (estimated cost is $133,000) (Rob Davis). a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $125,993.50 plus incentive up to $3,500, bond and insurance of BWC Excavating, LC for the FY 2015 Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project. CIP/DID #3017015-01
Report on bids for the 1st Street SW Alley from 3rd to 5th Avenue SW Sanitary Sewer Repairs project (estimated cost is $132,000) (Rob Davis). a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $190,979.29 plus incentive up to $7,000, bond and insurance of Zinser Grading & Excavating, LLC for the 1st Street SW Alley from 3rd to 5th Avenue SW Sanitary Sewer Repairs project (FLOOD). CIP/DID #SSD103-13
Report on bids for the Veterans Memorial Stadium 2014 Storm Sewer Improvements – Phase II project (estimated cost is $220,000) (Rob Davis). a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $214,000 plus incentive up to $5,000, bond and insurance of Iowa State Contractors, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Stadium 2014 Storm Sewer Improvements – Phase II project. CIP/DID #314338-04
Report on bids for the 16th Ave SW & Williams Blvd SW Water Main Loop Closure project (estimated cost is $60,000) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $55,708.68, bond and insurance of B.G. Brecke, Inc. for the 16th Ave SW & Williams Blvd SW Water Main Loop Closure project. CIP/DID #2014046-01
Discussion and Resolution authorizing adoption of four proposed Economic Development Programs to encourage growth in the city (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #OB341824
Discussion and Resolution authorizing the commencement of negotiations for Professional Design Service Agreements with Stanley Consultants, Inc. and HR Green, Inc. in connection with the Cedar River Flood Mitigation Program Development Project (Dave Elgin). CIP/DID #331100-00
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1023 and 1027 6th Street SE from R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by Sky's Edge Development, L.C. CIP/DID #RZNE-008869-2014
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1140 C Street SW and 1223 1st Street SW from O-S, Office/Service Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by Sky's Edge Development, L.C. and the City of Cedar Rapids. CIP/DID #RZNE-008870-2014
Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, to clarify the intent and implementation of the water connection fee. CIP/DID #OB1214393
Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, to clarify the intent and implementation of the sanitary sewer connection fee. CIP/DID #OB1214394
An ordinance adopting temporary regulations to be effective on June 21 and 26-29, 2014; July 4, 10, 12 and 26, 2014; August 2, 5, 9, 16 and 23, 2014; and September 9 and 20, 2014 for events to be held at the McGrath Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids. CIP/DID #OB1183850
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to City Council business.