• Invocation • Pledge of Allegiance • Proclamations/Presentations Proclamation – Asian Heritage Day (Emma Aquino-Nemecek) Presentation – NewBoCo/Iowa Startup Accelerator (Eric Engelmann and Jasmine Almoayed) Presentation – Cedar Rapids Business Survey 2017 (David Connolly and Jasmine Almoayed)
A public hearing will be held to consider amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Public Housing Agency Administrative Plan (Sara Buck). CIP/DID #OB363680 a. Resolution approving amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Public Housing Agency Administrative Plan, with submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
A public hearing will be held to consider granting a change of zone for property at 8950 Earhart Lane SW from A, Agriculture Zone District, to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District, with a Preliminary Site Development Plan as requested by Pilot Travel Centers, LLC and Martha J. Kane and Joe T. Lawrence (Vern Zakostelecky). CIP/DID #RZNE-024874-2017 a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 8950 Earhart Lane SW from A, Agriculture Zone District, to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District, with a Preliminary Site Development Plan as requested by Pilot Travel Centers, LLC and Martha J. Kane and Joe T. Lawrence.
A public hearing will be held to consider granting a change of zone for property at 1031 5th Avenue SE from R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District, to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District, as requested by St. John of the Cross Catholic Worker Community of CR IA (Vern Zakostelecky). CIP/DID #RZNE-024794-2017 a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1031 5th Avenue SE from R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District, to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District, requested by St. John of the Cross Catholic Worker Community of CR IA.
A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 24,462-square-foot parcel of City-owned right-ofway located along the northerly right-of-way line of 16th Avenue SW, between Jacolyn Drive and 4330 16th Avenue SW, as requested by J.A.Y. Holdings, L.C. (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #ROWV-022965-2016 a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds described as a 24,462- square-foot parcel of City-owned right-of-way located along the northerly right-of-way line of 16th Avenue SW, between Jacolyn Drive and 4330 16th Avenue SW, as requested by J.A.Y. Holdings, L.C.
A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 25-foot by 120-foot parcel of excess alley right-ofway located westerly of and adjacent to 648 41st Street NE as requested by Svetlana Yevseyeva. (Rita Rasmussen) CIP/DID #ROWV-024441-2017 a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 25-foot by 120-foot parcel of excess alley right-of-way located westerly of and adjacent to 648 41st Street NE as requested by Svetlana Yevseyeva.
A public hearing will be held to consider renaming 21st Avenue SW to Bowling Street SW from A Street SW to C Street SW as requested by the Traffic Engineering Division (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #STREET-024875-2017
A public hearing will be held to consider renaming Pippin Hill Drive NW to Pippin Hill Court NW, southerly from Windfall Drive NW, as requested by Wilmar Development Co. (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #STREET-024544-2017
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 1st Avenue East (Iowa Highway 922) from 13th Street SW to 16th Street NE – Curb Ramp Design project (estimated cost is $182,000) (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #3012036-02 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 1st Avenue East (Iowa Highway 922) from 13th Street SW to 16th Street NE – Curb Ramp Design project
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Riverfront Park Reconstruction Project (estimated cost is $145,000) (Steve Krug). CIP/DID #PUR0617-252 a. Resolution adopting specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Riverfront Park Reconstruction Project.
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council action scheduled for today. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA
Items 10 – 39c and 40b – 41aw
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Police Department Firearms Range Improvements – Phase III project (estimated cost is $650,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #310333-06
Report on bids for the Downtown Skywalk project (estimated cost is $1,602,500) (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #635129-02
Motion and discussion to reconsider the resolution to adopt plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Bever Avenue SE Sidewalk Extension from 30th Street to 34th Street project (estimated cost is $400,000) (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #301696-03 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Bever Avenue SE Sidewalk Extension from 30th Street to 34th Street project. b. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $324,877.40 plus incentive up to $5,000, bond and insurance of Horsfield Construction, Inc. for the Bever Avenue SE Sidewalk Extension from 30th Street SE to 34th Street SE project.
Report on bids for the 2nd Avenue SE from 12th Street to 19th Street and 1st Street W from A Avenue NW to 8th Avenue SW One-Way to Two-Way Conversion and Restriping project (estimated cost is $170,000) (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #301943-01 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $104,246.34, plus incentive up to $7,500, bond and insurance of L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. for the 2nd Avenue SE from 12th Street to 19th Street and 1st Street W from A Avenue NW to 8th Avenue SW One-Way to Two-Way Conversion and Restriping project.
Report on bids for the 2nd Avenue SE from Mays Island to 8th Street SE Pavement Rehabilitation and One-way to Two-way Conversion project (estimated cost is $1,100,000) (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #306253-03 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,096,058.50, plus incentive up to $30,000, bond and insurance of L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. for the 2nd Avenue SE from Mays Island to 8th Street SE Pavement Rehabilitation and One-way to Two-way Conversion project.
Report on bids for the 6th Street SW Box Culvert Extension project (estimated cost is $250,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012130-02 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $232,130.72, plus incentive up to $5,000.00, bond and insurance of Iowa Bridge & Culvert, LC for the 6th Street SW Box Culvert Extension project.
Report on bids for the City Hall ADA Compliance project (estimated cost is $242,000) (Jeff Koffron). CIP/DID #PUR0517-227 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $208,000, bond and insurance of Tricon General Construction, Inc. for the City Hall ADA Compliance project.
Discussion and Resolution of support for the ConnectCR project, a signature attraction created by Cedar Lake improvements and a trail bridge to replace the former Rock Island Railroad Bridge, and a financial commitment not to exceed 25 percent of the total ConnectCR project cost (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #OB1362786
ORDINANCES Second and possible Third Readings Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code, Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks, to include an updated right-of-way permit fee schedule and requirements to implement permitting for rightof- way obstruction. CIP/DID #41-17-018 a. Resolution approving update to Standard Permit Fee Schedule for Work in Public Rightof- Way specifically to include a Right-of-Way Obstruction Permit fee.
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council business. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
• Invocation • Pledge of Allegiance • Proclamations/Presentations Proclamation – Asian Heritage Day (Emma Aquino-Nemecek) Presentation – NewBoCo/Iowa Startup Accelerator (Eric Engelmann and Jasmine Almoayed) Presentation – Cedar Rapids Business Survey 2017 (David Connolly and Jasmine Almoayed)
A public hearing will be held to consider amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Public Housing Agency Administrative Plan (Sara Buck). CIP/DID #OB363680 a. Resolution approving amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Public Housing Agency Administrative Plan, with submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
A public hearing will be held to consider granting a change of zone for property at 8950 Earhart Lane SW from A, Agriculture Zone District, to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District, with a Preliminary Site Development Plan as requested by Pilot Travel Centers, LLC and Martha J. Kane and Joe T. Lawrence (Vern Zakostelecky). CIP/DID #RZNE-024874-2017 a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 8950 Earhart Lane SW from A, Agriculture Zone District, to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District, with a Preliminary Site Development Plan as requested by Pilot Travel Centers, LLC and Martha J. Kane and Joe T. Lawrence.
A public hearing will be held to consider granting a change of zone for property at 1031 5th Avenue SE from R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District, to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District, as requested by St. John of the Cross Catholic Worker Community of CR IA (Vern Zakostelecky). CIP/DID #RZNE-024794-2017 a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1031 5th Avenue SE from R-3D, Two Family Residence Zone District, to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District, requested by St. John of the Cross Catholic Worker Community of CR IA.
A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 24,462-square-foot parcel of City-owned right-ofway located along the northerly right-of-way line of 16th Avenue SW, between Jacolyn Drive and 4330 16th Avenue SW, as requested by J.A.Y. Holdings, L.C. (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #ROWV-022965-2016 a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds described as a 24,462- square-foot parcel of City-owned right-of-way located along the northerly right-of-way line of 16th Avenue SW, between Jacolyn Drive and 4330 16th Avenue SW, as requested by J.A.Y. Holdings, L.C.
A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 25-foot by 120-foot parcel of excess alley right-ofway located westerly of and adjacent to 648 41st Street NE as requested by Svetlana Yevseyeva. (Rita Rasmussen) CIP/DID #ROWV-024441-2017 a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 25-foot by 120-foot parcel of excess alley right-of-way located westerly of and adjacent to 648 41st Street NE as requested by Svetlana Yevseyeva.
A public hearing will be held to consider renaming 21st Avenue SW to Bowling Street SW from A Street SW to C Street SW as requested by the Traffic Engineering Division (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #STREET-024875-2017
A public hearing will be held to consider renaming Pippin Hill Drive NW to Pippin Hill Court NW, southerly from Windfall Drive NW, as requested by Wilmar Development Co. (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #STREET-024544-2017
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 1st Avenue East (Iowa Highway 922) from 13th Street SW to 16th Street NE – Curb Ramp Design project (estimated cost is $182,000) (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #3012036-02 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 1st Avenue East (Iowa Highway 922) from 13th Street SW to 16th Street NE – Curb Ramp Design project
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Riverfront Park Reconstruction Project (estimated cost is $145,000) (Steve Krug). CIP/DID #PUR0617-252 a. Resolution adopting specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Riverfront Park Reconstruction Project.
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council action scheduled for today. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA
Items 10 – 39c and 40b – 41aw
Report on bids for the Cedar Rapids Police Department Firearms Range Improvements – Phase III project (estimated cost is $650,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #310333-06
Report on bids for the Downtown Skywalk project (estimated cost is $1,602,500) (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #635129-02
Motion and discussion to reconsider the resolution to adopt plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Bever Avenue SE Sidewalk Extension from 30th Street to 34th Street project (estimated cost is $400,000) (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #301696-03 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Bever Avenue SE Sidewalk Extension from 30th Street to 34th Street project. b. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $324,877.40 plus incentive up to $5,000, bond and insurance of Horsfield Construction, Inc. for the Bever Avenue SE Sidewalk Extension from 30th Street SE to 34th Street SE project.
Report on bids for the 2nd Avenue SE from 12th Street to 19th Street and 1st Street W from A Avenue NW to 8th Avenue SW One-Way to Two-Way Conversion and Restriping project (estimated cost is $170,000) (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #301943-01 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $104,246.34, plus incentive up to $7,500, bond and insurance of L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. for the 2nd Avenue SE from 12th Street to 19th Street and 1st Street W from A Avenue NW to 8th Avenue SW One-Way to Two-Way Conversion and Restriping project.
Report on bids for the 2nd Avenue SE from Mays Island to 8th Street SE Pavement Rehabilitation and One-way to Two-way Conversion project (estimated cost is $1,100,000) (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #306253-03 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,096,058.50, plus incentive up to $30,000, bond and insurance of L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. for the 2nd Avenue SE from Mays Island to 8th Street SE Pavement Rehabilitation and One-way to Two-way Conversion project.
Report on bids for the 6th Street SW Box Culvert Extension project (estimated cost is $250,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012130-02 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $232,130.72, plus incentive up to $5,000.00, bond and insurance of Iowa Bridge & Culvert, LC for the 6th Street SW Box Culvert Extension project.
Report on bids for the City Hall ADA Compliance project (estimated cost is $242,000) (Jeff Koffron). CIP/DID #PUR0517-227 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $208,000, bond and insurance of Tricon General Construction, Inc. for the City Hall ADA Compliance project.
Discussion and Resolution of support for the ConnectCR project, a signature attraction created by Cedar Lake improvements and a trail bridge to replace the former Rock Island Railroad Bridge, and a financial commitment not to exceed 25 percent of the total ConnectCR project cost (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #OB1362786
ORDINANCES Second and possible Third Readings Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code, Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks, to include an updated right-of-way permit fee schedule and requirements to implement permitting for rightof- way obstruction. CIP/DID #41-17-018 a. Resolution approving update to Standard Permit Fee Schedule for Work in Public Rightof- Way specifically to include a Right-of-Way Obstruction Permit fee.
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council business. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.