Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Proclamations/Presentations • Proclamation – Constitution Week (Peg Wilkinson) • Proclamation – Public Art Appreciation Day (Barbara Green, Jan Spielman, Mark Spielman, Kelsey Bills and Julie Wise)
PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed Amendment No. 8 to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #OB283396 Resolution adopting Amendment No. 8 to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area.
A public hearing will be held to consider a request by CB Cedar Rapids Housing, LLLP for an Urban Revitalization Area designation for the construction of a 45-unit affordable housing facility at 1200 Edgewood Road NW (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #URTE-0015-2017 a. Resolution approving the Crestwood Ridge Urban Revitalization Area Plan. b. First Reading: Ordinance establishing the Crestwood Ridge Urban Revitalization Area designation.
A public hearing will be held to consider a request by MV Affordable Housing, LLC for an Urban Revitalization Area designation for the construction of a 51-unit affordable housing facility at the southeast corner of Jacolyn Drive SW and 12th Avenue SW (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #URTE-0017-2017 a. Resolution approving the Cypress Pointe Urban Revitalization Area Plan. b. First Reading: Ordinance establishing the Cypress Pointe Urban Revitalization Area designation.
A public hearing will be held to consider a request by Kingston Family Apartments, LLLP for an Urban Revitalization Area designation for the construction of a 52-unit affordable housing facility at the corner of Diagonal Drive and 2nd Street SW (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #URTE- 0016-2017 a. Resolution approving the Kingston Family Urban Revitalization Area Plan. b. First Reading: Ordinance establishing the Kingston Family Apartments Urban Revitalization Area designation.
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 2800 76th Avenue SW from A, Agriculture Zone District, to I-2, General Industrial Zone District, as requested by Septagon Construction Co., Inc. and Swishport Farms, Inc. (Vern Zakostelecky). CIP/DID #RZNE-025185-2017 First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 2800 76th Avenue SW from A, Agriculture Zone District, to I-2, General Industrial Zone District, as requested by Septagon Construction Co., Inc. and Swishport Farms, Inc.
A public hearing will be held to consider initiating the competitive disposition process and inviting competitive proposals for the lease of City-owned property in the 1800 block of 10th Street SE, commonly known as the RESCAR site, for the purposes of siting a cellular communications tower (Bill Micheel). CIP/DID #DISP-0017-2017 Resolution initiating the competitive disposition process and inviting competitive proposals for the lease of City-owned property in the 1800 block of 10th Street SE, commonly known as the RESCAR site, for the purposes of siting a cellular communications tower.
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 0.57-acre parcel of excess City-owned right-ofway located easterly of and adjacent to 2939 16th Avenue SW as requested by Roger A. and Colleen A. Cassill (Carol Morgan). CIP/DID #ROW-023877-2016 First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 0.57-acre parcel of excess City-owned right-of-way located easterly of and adjacent to 2939 16th Avenue SW as requested by Roger A. and Colleen A. Cassill.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 61.138 of the Municipal Code, Automated Traffic Enforcement, by expanding the definition of vehicle owner, establishing a 25 percent late payment penalty for unpaid Automated Traffic Enforcement citations and referencing use of the State of Iowa Income Offset program to recover unpaid ATE citations (Casey Drew and Sgt. Mike Wallerstedt). CIP/DID #OB449776 First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 61.138 of the Municipal Code, Automated Traffic Enforcement, by expanding the definition of Vehicle Owner, establishing a 25 percent late payment penalty for unpaid ATE citations and referencing use of the State of Iowa Offset program to recover unpaid ATE citation.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Czech Village Parking Lot Restoration project (estimated cost is $210,000) (Brenna Fall). CIP/DID #353050-01 Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Czech Village Parking Lot Restoration project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Czech Village Levee – Bowling Street SW to Landfill project (estimated cost is $2,230,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3313530-20 Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Czech Village Levee – Bowling Street SW to Landfill 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 11-34az
Report on bids for the ADA Ramp and Skywalk Improvements Group 1 project (estimated cost is $160,200) (Jeff Koffron). CIP/DID #PUR0717-021
Report on bids for the Noelridge Park Parking Expansion project (Steve Krug). CIP/DID #PUR0717-015 Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $200,150, bond and insurance of L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. for the Noelridge Park Parking Expansion project (estimated cost is $135,000).
Report on bids for the Alley North of Grande Avenue SE between 3rd Avenue and 17th Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement project (estimated cost is $96,327) (Dave Wallace). CIP/DID #6550014-02 Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $79,366, plus incentive up to $2,500, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the Alley North of Grande Avenue SE between 3rd Avenue and 17th Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement project.
Report on bids for the Sinclair Detention Basin, Final Grading and Paving project (estimated cost is $975,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3316509-72 Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $692,587, plus incentive up to $15,000, bond and insurance of Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd. for the Sinclair Detention Basin, Final Grading and Paving project.
Report on bids for the Atlantic Drive SW from Capital Drive to 500 feet South project (estimated cost is $215,000) (Doug Wilson). CIP/DID #301958-01 Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $183,234, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the Atlantic Drive SW from Capital Drive to 500 feet South project.
Report on bids for the 17th Street NE and I Avenue NE Roadway Improvements project (estimated cost is $140,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012176-02 Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $151,477.21, bond and insurance of Tschiggfrie Excavating for the 17th Street NE and I Avenue NE Roadway Improvements project.
Discussion and Resolution of Support for participation in the proposed Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, PC Phase 2 medical facility and parking ramp in the MedQuarter under the City’s Community Benefit – Economic Development Program (Caleb Mason and Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #TIF-0015-2017
Resolution supporting the pending application from the Cedar Rapids Development Group to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to develop and operate a casino downtown. CIP/DID #OB792557
ORDINANCES Second and possible Third Readings Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 0.16-acre parcel of excess City-owned right-of-way located southeasterly of the Diagonal Drive and 3rd Street SW intersection as requested by Kingston Family Apartments, L.L.L.P. CIP/DID #ROWV-023840-2016 a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of a 0.16-acre parcel of excess City-owned rightof- way located southeasterly of the Diagonal Drive and 3rd Street SW intersection as requested by Kingston Family Apartments, L.L.L.P.
Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as that portion of the 20-foot wide platted alley located between the southerly right-of-way line of Diagonal Drive SW and the northerly right-of-way line of 7th Avenue SW as requested by Kingston Family Apartments, L.L.L.P. CIP/DID #ROWV-022155-2015 Resolution authorizing the disposition of the property described as that portion of the 20-foot wide platted alley located between the southerly right-of-way line of Diagonal Drive SW and the northerly right-of-way line of 7th Avenue SW as requested by Kingston Family Apartments, L.L.L.P.
Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as that portion of 7th Avenue SW between the easterly line of 3rd Street SW and the westerly line of the alley from Diagonal Drive SW to 8th Avenue SW as requested by Kingston Family Apartments, L.L.L.P. CIP/DID #ROWV-022155-2015 Resolution authorizing the disposition of the property described as that portion of 7th Avenue SW between the easterly line of 3rd Street SW and the westerly line of the alley from Diagonal Drive SW to 8th Avenue SW as requested by Kingston Family Apartments, L.L.L.P.
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 – Constitution Week (Peg Wilkinson) • Proclamation – Public Art Appreciation Day (Barbara Green, Jan Spielman, Mark Spielman, Kelsey Bills and Julie Wise)
PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed Amendment No. 8 to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #OB283396 Resolution adopting Amendment No. 8 to the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Consolidated Central Urban Renewal Area.
A public hearing will be held to consider a request by CB Cedar Rapids Housing, LLLP for an Urban Revitalization Area designation for the construction of a 45-unit affordable housing facility at 1200 Edgewood Road NW (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #URTE-0015-2017 a. Resolution approving the Crestwood Ridge Urban Revitalization Area Plan. b. First Reading: Ordinance establishing the Crestwood Ridge Urban Revitalization Area designation.
A public hearing will be held to consider a request by MV Affordable Housing, LLC for an Urban Revitalization Area designation for the construction of a 51-unit affordable housing facility at the southeast corner of Jacolyn Drive SW and 12th Avenue SW (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #URTE-0017-2017 a. Resolution approving the Cypress Pointe Urban Revitalization Area Plan. b. First Reading: Ordinance establishing the Cypress Pointe Urban Revitalization Area designation.
A public hearing will be held to consider a request by Kingston Family Apartments, LLLP for an Urban Revitalization Area designation for the construction of a 52-unit affordable housing facility at the corner of Diagonal Drive and 2nd Street SW (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #URTE- 0016-2017 a. Resolution approving the Kingston Family Urban Revitalization Area Plan. b. First Reading: Ordinance establishing the Kingston Family Apartments Urban Revitalization Area designation.
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 2800 76th Avenue SW from A, Agriculture Zone District, to I-2, General Industrial Zone District, as requested by Septagon Construction Co., Inc. and Swishport Farms, Inc. (Vern Zakostelecky). CIP/DID #RZNE-025185-2017 First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 2800 76th Avenue SW from A, Agriculture Zone District, to I-2, General Industrial Zone District, as requested by Septagon Construction Co., Inc. and Swishport Farms, Inc.
A public hearing will be held to consider initiating the competitive disposition process and inviting competitive proposals for the lease of City-owned property in the 1800 block of 10th Street SE, commonly known as the RESCAR site, for the purposes of siting a cellular communications tower (Bill Micheel). CIP/DID #DISP-0017-2017 Resolution initiating the competitive disposition process and inviting competitive proposals for the lease of City-owned property in the 1800 block of 10th Street SE, commonly known as the RESCAR site, for the purposes of siting a cellular communications tower.
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 0.57-acre parcel of excess City-owned right-ofway located easterly of and adjacent to 2939 16th Avenue SW as requested by Roger A. and Colleen A. Cassill (Carol Morgan). CIP/DID #ROW-023877-2016 First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 0.57-acre parcel of excess City-owned right-of-way located easterly of and adjacent to 2939 16th Avenue SW as requested by Roger A. and Colleen A. Cassill.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 61.138 of the Municipal Code, Automated Traffic Enforcement, by expanding the definition of vehicle owner, establishing a 25 percent late payment penalty for unpaid Automated Traffic Enforcement citations and referencing use of the State of Iowa Income Offset program to recover unpaid ATE citations (Casey Drew and Sgt. Mike Wallerstedt). CIP/DID #OB449776 First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 61.138 of the Municipal Code, Automated Traffic Enforcement, by expanding the definition of Vehicle Owner, establishing a 25 percent late payment penalty for unpaid ATE citations and referencing use of the State of Iowa Offset program to recover unpaid ATE citation.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Czech Village Parking Lot Restoration project (estimated cost is $210,000) (Brenna Fall). CIP/DID #353050-01 Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Czech Village Parking Lot Restoration project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Czech Village Levee – Bowling Street SW to Landfill project (estimated cost is $2,230,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3313530-20 Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Czech Village Levee – Bowling Street SW to Landfill 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 11-34az
Report on bids for the ADA Ramp and Skywalk Improvements Group 1 project (estimated cost is $160,200) (Jeff Koffron). CIP/DID #PUR0717-021
Report on bids for the Noelridge Park Parking Expansion project (Steve Krug). CIP/DID #PUR0717-015 Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $200,150, bond and insurance of L.L. Pelling Company, Inc. for the Noelridge Park Parking Expansion project (estimated cost is $135,000).
Report on bids for the Alley North of Grande Avenue SE between 3rd Avenue and 17th Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement project (estimated cost is $96,327) (Dave Wallace). CIP/DID #6550014-02 Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $79,366, plus incentive up to $2,500, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the Alley North of Grande Avenue SE between 3rd Avenue and 17th Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement project.
Report on bids for the Sinclair Detention Basin, Final Grading and Paving project (estimated cost is $975,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3316509-72 Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $692,587, plus incentive up to $15,000, bond and insurance of Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd. for the Sinclair Detention Basin, Final Grading and Paving project.
Report on bids for the Atlantic Drive SW from Capital Drive to 500 feet South project (estimated cost is $215,000) (Doug Wilson). CIP/DID #301958-01 Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $183,234, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the Atlantic Drive SW from Capital Drive to 500 feet South project.
Report on bids for the 17th Street NE and I Avenue NE Roadway Improvements project (estimated cost is $140,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012176-02 Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $151,477.21, bond and insurance of Tschiggfrie Excavating for the 17th Street NE and I Avenue NE Roadway Improvements project.
Discussion and Resolution of Support for participation in the proposed Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, PC Phase 2 medical facility and parking ramp in the MedQuarter under the City’s Community Benefit – Economic Development Program (Caleb Mason and Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #TIF-0015-2017
Resolution supporting the pending application from the Cedar Rapids Development Group to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to develop and operate a casino downtown. CIP/DID #OB792557
ORDINANCES Second and possible Third Readings Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 0.16-acre parcel of excess City-owned right-of-way located southeasterly of the Diagonal Drive and 3rd Street SW intersection as requested by Kingston Family Apartments, L.L.L.P. CIP/DID #ROWV-023840-2016 a. Resolution authorizing the disposition of a 0.16-acre parcel of excess City-owned rightof- way located southeasterly of the Diagonal Drive and 3rd Street SW intersection as requested by Kingston Family Apartments, L.L.L.P.
Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as that portion of the 20-foot wide platted alley located between the southerly right-of-way line of Diagonal Drive SW and the northerly right-of-way line of 7th Avenue SW as requested by Kingston Family Apartments, L.L.L.P. CIP/DID #ROWV-022155-2015 Resolution authorizing the disposition of the property described as that portion of the 20-foot wide platted alley located between the southerly right-of-way line of Diagonal Drive SW and the northerly right-of-way line of 7th Avenue SW as requested by Kingston Family Apartments, L.L.L.P.
Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as that portion of 7th Avenue SW between the easterly line of 3rd Street SW and the westerly line of the alley from Diagonal Drive SW to 8th Avenue SW as requested by Kingston Family Apartments, L.L.L.P. CIP/DID #ROWV-022155-2015 Resolution authorizing the disposition of the property described as that portion of 7th Avenue SW between the easterly line of 3rd Street SW and the westerly line of the alley from Diagonal Drive SW to 8th Avenue SW as requested by Kingston Family Apartments, L.L.L.P.
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.