Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Proclamations/Presentations Proclamation – Immigrant Heritage Month Proclamation – Run Crandic 2018 (Josh Schamberger, Monica Nieves, Melissa McCarville) Presentation – Proactive Policing (Chief Jerman)
A public hearing will be held to consider public comments regarding identification of community development needs, program funding for development of proposed activities, and specific budget allocations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs, prior to adopting an Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 (Sara Buck). CIP/DID #OB246513
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 20-foot by 80-foot alley located northeasterly of and adjacent to 600 1st Street SE as requested by Clock House LLC (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #ROWV-026225-2018 a. First and possible Second and Third Readings: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 20-foot by 80-foot alley located northeasterly of and adjacent to 600 1st Street SE as requested by Clock House LLC. b. Resolution authorizing the disposition of a 20-foot by 80-foot alley located northeasterly of and adjacent to 600 1st Street SE as requested by Clock House LLC.
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property located at 818 1st Avenue NW from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District, to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District, as requested by John Jakobsen (Dave Houg). CIP/DID #RZNE-026739-2018 a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property located at 818 1st Avenue NW from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District, to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District, as requested by John Jakobsen.
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property located at 605 Boyson Road NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District, to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District, as requested by Midwest Development Co. (Vern Zakostelecky). CIP/DID #RZNE- 026864-2018 a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property located at 605 Boyson Road NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District, to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District, as requested by Midwest Development Co. b. Resolution of support authorizing City participation in the proposed Hidden Creek development project at 605 and 765 Boyson Road NE under the City’s Large Site Master Plan – Economic Development Program as requested by Skogman Construction and Boyson Road Development, LC (Caleb Mason).
5. A public hearing will be held to consider amending the Future Land Use Map for property located southeast of Williams Boulevard, northeast of Highway 30 and west of Banar Drive SW from UHI, Urban High Intensity, to U-MI, Urban Medium Intensity, as requested by Todd Wood, Bellon- Africa Family Farms, LC, Terra Enterprises, LLC and JPM Enterprises, Inc. (Vern Zakostelecky). CIP/DID #FLUMA-026883-2018 a. Resolution amending the Future Land Use Map for property located southeast of Williams Boulevard, northeast of Highway 30 and west of Banar Drive SW from U-HI, Urban High Intensity, to U-MI, Urban Medium Intensity, as requested by Todd Wood, Bellon-Africa Family Farms, LC, Terra Enterprises, LLC and JPM Enterprises, Inc. 6. A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property located southeast of Williams Boulevard, northeast of Highway 30 and west of Banar Drive SW from A, Agriculture Zone District, to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District, and RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District, as requested by Todd Wood, Bellon-Africa Family Farms, LC, Terra Enterprises, LLC and JPM Enterprises, Inc. (Vern Zakostelecky). CIP/DID #RZNE-026347-2018 a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property located southeast of Williams Boulevard, northeast of Highway 30 and west of Banar Drive SW from A, Agriculture Zone District, to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District, and RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District, as requested by Todd Wood, Bellon-Africa Family Farms, LC, Terra Enterprises, LLC and JPM Enterprises, Inc.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 27th Avenue SW from 3rd Street to J Street; Outlook Drive SW and 29th Avenue Roadway Improvements; 2018 Pavement Milling project (estimated cost is $600,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012235-01 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 27th Avenue SW from 3rd Street to J Street; Outlook Drive SW and 29th Avenue Roadway Improvements; 2018 Pavement Milling project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Joint Communications Network: Old Orchard Knolls, College Farms, and Beaver Hollow Sanitary Sewer Pump Station Project Build Out project (estimated cost is $215,000) (Dave Wallace). CIP/DID #354021-01 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Joint Communications Network: Old Orchard Knolls, College Farms, and Beaver Hollow Sanitary Sewer Pump Station Project Build Out project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Fire Station Generator Replacement project (estimated cost is $240,000) (Pat McDonald). CIP/DID #PUR0518-179 a. Resolution adopting specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Fire Station Generator Replacement project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Hughes Park Improvements – Phase 1 project (estimated cost is $324,000) (Steve Krug). CIP/DID #PUR0418-171 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Hughes Park Improvements – Phase 1 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 - 32c, 32e - 32ao
Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Municipal Collections of America, Inc. for debt collection services for the Finance Department to reflect the additional cost for services for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (original contract amount was $500,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,000,000). CIP/DID #PUR0517-230
Report on bids for the 3rd Avenue from 1st Street SW to West of 1st Street SE Pavement Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $1,460,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012155-03 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,392,559.80, plus incentive up to $20,000, bond and insurance of Hawkeye Paving Corp. for the 3rd Avenue from 1st Street SW to West of 1st Street SE Pavement Rehabilitation project.
Report on bids for the E Avenue NW from Iowa Highway 100 to Stoney Point Road project (estimated cost is $5,710,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012181-02 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $4,498,175.30, plus incentive up to $250,000, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the E Avenue NW from Iowa Highway 100 to Stoney Point Road project.
Report on bids for the Wayfinding Signage Installation in the MedQuarter District project (estimated cost is $150,000) (Matt Myers). CIP/DID #PUR0318-156 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $148,465, bonds and insurance of ASI Signage Innovations for the Wayfinding Signage Installation in the MedQuarter District project.
Report on bids for the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant Site Improvements project (estimated cost is $1,020,000) (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #6250056-03 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $947,548, bond and insurance to Rathje Construction Company for the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant Site Improvements project.
Discussion regarding a $250,000 advance of hotel/motel tax funds, approved August 22, 2017, to GO Cedar Rapids for a zip line across the Cedar River (Casey Drew). CIP/DID #FIN2017-33
Ordinance establishing the Transamerica Urban Revitalization Area designation. CIP/DID #URTE-0022-2018
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.
Council Communications and Discussion
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION During this portion of the meeting, Council members may bring forward communications, concerns and reports on various matters.
Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Proclamations/Presentations Proclamation – Immigrant Heritage Month Proclamation – Run Crandic 2018 (Josh Schamberger, Monica Nieves, Melissa McCarville) Presentation – Proactive Policing (Chief Jerman)
A public hearing will be held to consider public comments regarding identification of community development needs, program funding for development of proposed activities, and specific budget allocations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs, prior to adopting an Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 (Sara Buck). CIP/DID #OB246513
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 20-foot by 80-foot alley located northeasterly of and adjacent to 600 1st Street SE as requested by Clock House LLC (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #ROWV-026225-2018 a. First and possible Second and Third Readings: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds in and to the property described as a 20-foot by 80-foot alley located northeasterly of and adjacent to 600 1st Street SE as requested by Clock House LLC. b. Resolution authorizing the disposition of a 20-foot by 80-foot alley located northeasterly of and adjacent to 600 1st Street SE as requested by Clock House LLC.
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property located at 818 1st Avenue NW from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District, to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District, as requested by John Jakobsen (Dave Houg). CIP/DID #RZNE-026739-2018 a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property located at 818 1st Avenue NW from I-1, Light Industrial Zone District, to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District, as requested by John Jakobsen.
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property located at 605 Boyson Road NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District, to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District, as requested by Midwest Development Co. (Vern Zakostelecky). CIP/DID #RZNE- 026864-2018 a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property located at 605 Boyson Road NE from O-S, Office/Service Zone District, to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District, as requested by Midwest Development Co. b. Resolution of support authorizing City participation in the proposed Hidden Creek development project at 605 and 765 Boyson Road NE under the City’s Large Site Master Plan – Economic Development Program as requested by Skogman Construction and Boyson Road Development, LC (Caleb Mason).
5. A public hearing will be held to consider amending the Future Land Use Map for property located southeast of Williams Boulevard, northeast of Highway 30 and west of Banar Drive SW from UHI, Urban High Intensity, to U-MI, Urban Medium Intensity, as requested by Todd Wood, Bellon- Africa Family Farms, LC, Terra Enterprises, LLC and JPM Enterprises, Inc. (Vern Zakostelecky). CIP/DID #FLUMA-026883-2018 a. Resolution amending the Future Land Use Map for property located southeast of Williams Boulevard, northeast of Highway 30 and west of Banar Drive SW from U-HI, Urban High Intensity, to U-MI, Urban Medium Intensity, as requested by Todd Wood, Bellon-Africa Family Farms, LC, Terra Enterprises, LLC and JPM Enterprises, Inc. 6. A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property located southeast of Williams Boulevard, northeast of Highway 30 and west of Banar Drive SW from A, Agriculture Zone District, to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District, and RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District, as requested by Todd Wood, Bellon-Africa Family Farms, LC, Terra Enterprises, LLC and JPM Enterprises, Inc. (Vern Zakostelecky). CIP/DID #RZNE-026347-2018 a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property located southeast of Williams Boulevard, northeast of Highway 30 and west of Banar Drive SW from A, Agriculture Zone District, to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District, and RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District, as requested by Todd Wood, Bellon-Africa Family Farms, LC, Terra Enterprises, LLC and JPM Enterprises, Inc.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 27th Avenue SW from 3rd Street to J Street; Outlook Drive SW and 29th Avenue Roadway Improvements; 2018 Pavement Milling project (estimated cost is $600,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012235-01 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 27th Avenue SW from 3rd Street to J Street; Outlook Drive SW and 29th Avenue Roadway Improvements; 2018 Pavement Milling project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Joint Communications Network: Old Orchard Knolls, College Farms, and Beaver Hollow Sanitary Sewer Pump Station Project Build Out project (estimated cost is $215,000) (Dave Wallace). CIP/DID #354021-01 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Joint Communications Network: Old Orchard Knolls, College Farms, and Beaver Hollow Sanitary Sewer Pump Station Project Build Out project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Fire Station Generator Replacement project (estimated cost is $240,000) (Pat McDonald). CIP/DID #PUR0518-179 a. Resolution adopting specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Fire Station Generator Replacement project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Hughes Park Improvements – Phase 1 project (estimated cost is $324,000) (Steve Krug). CIP/DID #PUR0418-171 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Hughes Park Improvements – Phase 1 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 - 32c, 32e - 32ao
Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Municipal Collections of America, Inc. for debt collection services for the Finance Department to reflect the additional cost for services for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (original contract amount was $500,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $2,000,000). CIP/DID #PUR0517-230
Report on bids for the 3rd Avenue from 1st Street SW to West of 1st Street SE Pavement Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $1,460,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012155-03 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,392,559.80, plus incentive up to $20,000, bond and insurance of Hawkeye Paving Corp. for the 3rd Avenue from 1st Street SW to West of 1st Street SE Pavement Rehabilitation project.
Report on bids for the E Avenue NW from Iowa Highway 100 to Stoney Point Road project (estimated cost is $5,710,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012181-02 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $4,498,175.30, plus incentive up to $250,000, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the E Avenue NW from Iowa Highway 100 to Stoney Point Road project.
Report on bids for the Wayfinding Signage Installation in the MedQuarter District project (estimated cost is $150,000) (Matt Myers). CIP/DID #PUR0318-156 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $148,465, bonds and insurance of ASI Signage Innovations for the Wayfinding Signage Installation in the MedQuarter District project.
Report on bids for the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant Site Improvements project (estimated cost is $1,020,000) (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #6250056-03 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $947,548, bond and insurance to Rathje Construction Company for the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant Site Improvements project.
Discussion regarding a $250,000 advance of hotel/motel tax funds, approved August 22, 2017, to GO Cedar Rapids for a zip line across the Cedar River (Casey Drew). CIP/DID #FIN2017-33
Ordinance establishing the Transamerica Urban Revitalization Area designation. CIP/DID #URTE-0022-2018
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.
Council Communications and Discussion
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION During this portion of the meeting, Council members may bring forward communications, concerns and reports on various matters.