Proclamation – Gentleman Day (Autumn Craft, Sonya Masse, Jaye Kennedy, Tara Beck, David Thielen, Ashley Taylor, Nelly Hill) Proclamation – Constitution Week (Peg Wilkinson) Proclamation – National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Gary Cotton, Stephanie Horn)
A public hearing will be held to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess City-owned property by sealed bid and described as three commercial parcels located at 1400 and 1412 6th Street SW and a vacant lot with structure located westerly of and adjacent to 1400 and 1412 6th Street SW (Rita Rasmussen). A. Resolution to continue the disposition of excess City-owned property by sealed bid and described as three commercial parcels located at 1400 and 1412 6th Street SW and a vacant lot with structure located westerly of and adjacent to 1400 and 1412 6th Street SW. CIP/DID #3302500004-00
A public hearing will be held to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess City-owned property by sealed bid and described as a vacant lot with structure located at 217 10th Avenue SW (Rita Rasmussen). A. Resolution to continue the disposition of excess City-owned property by sealed bid and described as a vacant lot with structure located at 217 10th Avenue SW. CIP/DID #3302500004-00
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 2727 16th Avenue SW from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by MidAmerican Aerospace and S & C Realty Associates (Vern Zakostelecky). A. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 2727 16th Avenue SW from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by MidAmerican Aerospace and S & C Realty Associates. CIP/DID #RZNE-011721-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 1103 and 1201 Blairs Ferry Road NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to PUD-1, Planned Unit Development One Zone District as requested by Hunter Companies, LLC, Nash Finch Company and Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. (Vern Zakostelecky). A. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1103 and 1201 Blairs Ferry Road NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to PUD-1, Planned Unit Development One Zone District as requested by Hunter Companies, LLC, Nash Finch Company and Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. CIP/DID #RZNE-011742-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 1415 Bever 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. (Vern Zakostelecky). A. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1415 Bever 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-011780-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Police Station Roof Replacement project (estimated cost is $400,000) (Brent Schlotfeldt). A. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Police Station Roof Replacement project. CIP/DID #0814-030
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.
Motion to Approve Agenda – Motion to Approve Agenda; Motion to waive 24hr rule to add agenda item #33V “Resolution authorizing MOA with U.S. Marshals Service…”
Report on bids for the Blairs Ferry Road and Ushers Ferry Road NE Traffic Signalization project (estimated cost is $90,000) (Doug Wilson).
Report on bids for the Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structures and Parcels project (estimated cost is $550,000) (John Riggs). A. Resolution awarding and approving contract for an amount not to exceed $355,440 bond and insurance of D.W. Zinser Company for the Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structures and Parcels project (FLOOD). CIP/DID #0714-013
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 6340 Muirfield Drive SW from C-MU, Commercial Mixed Use Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District as requested by Kids Inc. and Abode Construction, Inc. CIP/DID #RZNE-011223-2014
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 2015 J Street SW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District as requested by Robert J. Burrell. CIP/DID #RZNE-011471-2014
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 435 8th Avenue SW, 1238 10th Street NW, 1116 K Street SW and 809 E Avenue NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District and RMF-1 and RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids and Michael and Lindsey Meier. CIP/DID #RZNE-011893-2014
Ordinance granting a change of zone for City-owned property at 1016 2nd Street SW, 1100 K Street SW, 1104 K Street SW and 1108 K Street SW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids. CIP/DID #RZNE-011919-2014
Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the Kenworth Urban Revitalization Area designation near Kenworth Court SW. CIP/DID #OB1294795
Ordinance amending Chapter 62 of the Municipal Code, Offenses Against Public Peace and Morals, by enacting section 62.35, Synthetic Drugs, relating to possession, distribution, sale and advertisement of synthetic drugs. CIP/DID #OB1298683
Ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to allow small portable A-frame signs, commonly called sandwich board signs, in commercial areas. CIP/DID #OB1298817
Ordinance amending Chapter 66 of the Municipal Code, Helicopter Landing Areas, by deleting Section 66.06 therefrom and enacting a new Section 66.06 which authorizes the Fire Chief or Chief’s designee to issue temporary special permits for temporary landing or takeoff of helicopters within the city limits. CIP/DID #OB1300754
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
Proclamation – Gentleman Day (Autumn Craft, Sonya Masse, Jaye Kennedy, Tara Beck, David Thielen, Ashley Taylor, Nelly Hill) Proclamation – Constitution Week (Peg Wilkinson) Proclamation – National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Gary Cotton, Stephanie Horn)
A public hearing will be held to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess City-owned property by sealed bid and described as three commercial parcels located at 1400 and 1412 6th Street SW and a vacant lot with structure located westerly of and adjacent to 1400 and 1412 6th Street SW (Rita Rasmussen). A. Resolution to continue the disposition of excess City-owned property by sealed bid and described as three commercial parcels located at 1400 and 1412 6th Street SW and a vacant lot with structure located westerly of and adjacent to 1400 and 1412 6th Street SW. CIP/DID #3302500004-00
A public hearing will be held to consider the continuation of the disposition of excess City-owned property by sealed bid and described as a vacant lot with structure located at 217 10th Avenue SW (Rita Rasmussen). A. Resolution to continue the disposition of excess City-owned property by sealed bid and described as a vacant lot with structure located at 217 10th Avenue SW. CIP/DID #3302500004-00
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 2727 16th Avenue SW from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by MidAmerican Aerospace and S & C Realty Associates (Vern Zakostelecky). A. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 2727 16th Avenue SW from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by MidAmerican Aerospace and S & C Realty Associates. CIP/DID #RZNE-011721-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 1103 and 1201 Blairs Ferry Road NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to PUD-1, Planned Unit Development One Zone District as requested by Hunter Companies, LLC, Nash Finch Company and Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. (Vern Zakostelecky). A. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1103 and 1201 Blairs Ferry Road NE from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District to PUD-1, Planned Unit Development One Zone District as requested by Hunter Companies, LLC, Nash Finch Company and Northwestern States Portland Cement Co. CIP/DID #RZNE-011742-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 1415 Bever 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. (Vern Zakostelecky). A. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1415 Bever 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-011780-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Police Station Roof Replacement project (estimated cost is $400,000) (Brent Schlotfeldt). A. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Police Station Roof Replacement project. CIP/DID #0814-030
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.
Motion to Approve Agenda – Motion to Approve Agenda; Motion to waive 24hr rule to add agenda item #33V “Resolution authorizing MOA with U.S. Marshals Service…”
Report on bids for the Blairs Ferry Road and Ushers Ferry Road NE Traffic Signalization project (estimated cost is $90,000) (Doug Wilson).
Report on bids for the Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structures and Parcels project (estimated cost is $550,000) (John Riggs). A. Resolution awarding and approving contract for an amount not to exceed $355,440 bond and insurance of D.W. Zinser Company for the Environmental Remediation and Demolition Services for Flood Damaged Structures and Parcels project (FLOOD). CIP/DID #0714-013
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 6340 Muirfield Drive SW from C-MU, Commercial Mixed Use Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District as requested by Kids Inc. and Abode Construction, Inc. CIP/DID #RZNE-011223-2014
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 2015 J Street SW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District as requested by Robert J. Burrell. CIP/DID #RZNE-011471-2014
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 435 8th Avenue SW, 1238 10th Street NW, 1116 K Street SW and 809 E Avenue NW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District and RMF-1 and RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to R-TN, Traditional Neighborhood Residence Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids and Michael and Lindsey Meier. CIP/DID #RZNE-011893-2014
Ordinance granting a change of zone for City-owned property at 1016 2nd Street SW, 1100 K Street SW, 1104 K Street SW and 1108 K Street SW from R-3, Single Family Residence Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids. CIP/DID #RZNE-011919-2014
Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the Kenworth Urban Revitalization Area designation near Kenworth Court SW. CIP/DID #OB1294795
Ordinance amending Chapter 62 of the Municipal Code, Offenses Against Public Peace and Morals, by enacting section 62.35, Synthetic Drugs, relating to possession, distribution, sale and advertisement of synthetic drugs. CIP/DID #OB1298683
Ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to allow small portable A-frame signs, commonly called sandwich board signs, in commercial areas. CIP/DID #OB1298817
Ordinance amending Chapter 66 of the Municipal Code, Helicopter Landing Areas, by deleting Section 66.06 therefrom and enacting a new Section 66.06 which authorizes the Fire Chief or Chief’s designee to issue temporary special permits for temporary landing or takeoff of helicopters within the city limits. CIP/DID #OB1300754
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