• Invocation • Pledge of Allegiance • Proclamations/Presentations Proclamation – Sexual Assault Awareness Month (Mandy Blattner and Brooke Sutton of Riverview Center) Proclamation – National Volunteer Month (William Desmarais, Karen Desmarais, Jesse Rodriguez, Bill Hudson, Mary Keene and Ed Curran of Snow Buddies) Presentation – Construction Change Orders (Bob Hammond)
A public hearing will be held to consider the Cedar Rapids Transit FY23 Consolidated Transit Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for federal and state transit funding assistance (Brad DeBrower). CIP/DID #TRN2022-01 a. Resolution authorizing submission of the FY23 Consolidated Transit Funding Application and execution of grant agreements with the Iowa Department of Transportation and/or Federal Transit Administration.
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 HOME Investment Partnership Program – American Rescue Plan funding, prior to amending the CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (Sara Buck). CIP/DID #CDBG-FY21 a. Resolution adopting the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan as an amendment to the FY21 Annual Action Plan and authorizing execution of any certifications required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for its adoption.
A public hearing will be held to consider amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Public Housing Agency Administrative Plan and Annual Plan (Sara Buck). CIP/DID #OB363680 a. Resolution adopting amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Public Housing Agency Administrative Plan and Annual Plan.
A public hearing will be held to consider a Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement with 1st & 1st LLC for the redevelopment of City-owned property along 1st Avenue West between 1st Street SW and 3rd Street SW known as First and First West (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #DISP-0023-2018 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement and related documents with 1st & 1st LLC for the redevelopment of City-owned property along 1st Avenue West between 1st Street SW and 3rd Street SW.
A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation and disposition of a 0.04-acre parcel of City-owned right-of-way east of Shaver Road NE adjacent to the Cedar River Trail in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management Project – Reach 1 Shaver Road NE Improvements at McLoud Run project (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #3314200-00 a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds of a 0.04-acre parcel of City-owned right-of-way east of Shaver Road NE adjacent to the Cedar River Trail in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management Project – Reach 1 Shaver Road NE Improvements at McLoud Run project.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from U-LI, Urban Low Intensity Area, to U-MI, Urban Medium Intensity Area, and a change of zone from S-RLL, Suburban Residential Large Lot District, and A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-RMF, Suburban Residential Medium Flex District, for property at 1860 Edgewood Drive NW as requested by Wyllys Mann (Seth Gunnerson). CIP/DID #RZNE-032701-2022 a. Resolution amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan for property at 1860 Edgewood Drive NW from U-LI, Urban Low Intensity Area, to U-MI, Urban Medium Intensity Area, as requested by Wyllys Mann. b. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1860 Edgewood Drive NW from S-RLL, Suburban Residential Large Lot District, and A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-RMF, Suburban Residential Medium Flex District, as requested by Wyllys Mann. c. Resolution approving financial support under the City’s Local Match – Economic Development Program for a senior affordable housing project at 1860 Edgewood Drive NW as proposed by MVAH Holdings LLC. CIP/DID #URTE-0049-2022
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Infrastructure Removal from Penn Avenue to B Avenue NW project (estimated cost is $740,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3311510-11 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Infrastructure Removal from Penn Avenue to B Avenue NW project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the WPCF Primary Clarifier Launder Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $2,946,000) (Jim Flamming). CIP/DID #6150056-02 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the WPCF Primary Clarifier Launder Rehabilitation project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the New Jones Park Restroom Facility project (estimated cost is $275,000) (Steve Krug). CIP/DID #PUR0322-241 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the New Jones Park Restroom Facility project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Parks Roof Replacements project (estimated cost is $1,700,000) (Jeff Koffron). (Derecho) CIP/DID #PUR0222-230 a. Resolution adopting specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Parks Roof Replacements project.
PUBLIC COMMENT 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 - 34
Report on bids for the Old Orchard 8 Lift Station Improvements project (estimated cost is $410,000) (Ben Worrell). CIP/DID #6550007-02 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $427,936, bond and insurance of Boomerang Corp. for the Old Orchard 8 Lift Station Improvements project.
Report on bids for the Czech Village 12th Avenue SW Detention Basin project (estimated cost is $2,380,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3313520-62 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,873,929, bond and insurance of Boomerang Corp. for the Czech Village 12th Avenue SW Detention Basin project.
Report on bids for the 1st Street SW @ Ingredion Plant Storm Sewer Relocation project (estimated cost is $310,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3313520-64 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $300,373.25, plus incentive up to $10,000, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 1st Street SW @ Ingredion Plant Storm Sewer Relocation project.
Presentation and resolution authorizing the use of $112,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding for two additional social service projects for residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #CD-0074-2021
Presentation and resolution accepting a proposal from JPAC Investments, LLC for the disposition of City-owned property at 710 and 712 O Avenue NW and authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement (Adam Lindenlaub). CIP/DID #DISP-0040-2022
Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2023. CIP/DID #WTR23-01
Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2023. CIP/DID #WPC23-01
Ordinance amending Chapter 72 of the Municipal Code, Stormwater Management, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2023. CIP/DID #STRMWTR23-01
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 116 6th Street NE from U-DG, Urban Downtown General District, to P-IN, Public – Institutional District, as requested by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust. CIP/DID #RZNE-032628-2022
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 115 Wright Brothers Boulevard SW from S-RLF, Suburban Residential Low Flex District, to S-RMF with a PUD Overlay, Suburban Residential Medium Flex District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay, as requested by Prairie Land Development. CIP/DID #RZNE-032699-2022
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 8300 Council Street NE from S-RM1, Suburban Residential Medium Single Unit District, and A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-RMF, Suburban Residential Medium Flex District, and S-RLF, Suburban Residential Low Flex District, as requested by Western Homes Independent Living Services. CIP/DID #RZNE-032698-2022
PUBLIC INPUT 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.
City Manager Communications and Discussions
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS
• Invocation • Pledge of Allegiance • Proclamations/Presentations Proclamation – Sexual Assault Awareness Month (Mandy Blattner and Brooke Sutton of Riverview Center) Proclamation – National Volunteer Month (William Desmarais, Karen Desmarais, Jesse Rodriguez, Bill Hudson, Mary Keene and Ed Curran of Snow Buddies) Presentation – Construction Change Orders (Bob Hammond)
A public hearing will be held to consider the Cedar Rapids Transit FY23 Consolidated Transit Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for federal and state transit funding assistance (Brad DeBrower). CIP/DID #TRN2022-01 a. Resolution authorizing submission of the FY23 Consolidated Transit Funding Application and execution of grant agreements with the Iowa Department of Transportation and/or Federal Transit Administration.
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 HOME Investment Partnership Program – American Rescue Plan funding, prior to amending the CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (Sara Buck). CIP/DID #CDBG-FY21 a. Resolution adopting the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan as an amendment to the FY21 Annual Action Plan and authorizing execution of any certifications required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for its adoption.
A public hearing will be held to consider amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Public Housing Agency Administrative Plan and Annual Plan (Sara Buck). CIP/DID #OB363680 a. Resolution adopting amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Public Housing Agency Administrative Plan and Annual Plan.
A public hearing will be held to consider a Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement with 1st & 1st LLC for the redevelopment of City-owned property along 1st Avenue West between 1st Street SW and 3rd Street SW known as First and First West (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #DISP-0023-2018 a. Resolution authorizing execution of a Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement and related documents with 1st & 1st LLC for the redevelopment of City-owned property along 1st Avenue West between 1st Street SW and 3rd Street SW.
A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation and disposition of a 0.04-acre parcel of City-owned right-of-way east of Shaver Road NE adjacent to the Cedar River Trail in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management Project – Reach 1 Shaver Road NE Improvements at McLoud Run project (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #3314200-00 a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds of a 0.04-acre parcel of City-owned right-of-way east of Shaver Road NE adjacent to the Cedar River Trail in connection with the Cedar River Flood Risk Management Project – Reach 1 Shaver Road NE Improvements at McLoud Run project.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from U-LI, Urban Low Intensity Area, to U-MI, Urban Medium Intensity Area, and a change of zone from S-RLL, Suburban Residential Large Lot District, and A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-RMF, Suburban Residential Medium Flex District, for property at 1860 Edgewood Drive NW as requested by Wyllys Mann (Seth Gunnerson). CIP/DID #RZNE-032701-2022 a. Resolution amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan for property at 1860 Edgewood Drive NW from U-LI, Urban Low Intensity Area, to U-MI, Urban Medium Intensity Area, as requested by Wyllys Mann. b. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1860 Edgewood Drive NW from S-RLL, Suburban Residential Large Lot District, and A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-RMF, Suburban Residential Medium Flex District, as requested by Wyllys Mann. c. Resolution approving financial support under the City’s Local Match – Economic Development Program for a senior affordable housing project at 1860 Edgewood Drive NW as proposed by MVAH Holdings LLC. CIP/DID #URTE-0049-2022
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Infrastructure Removal from Penn Avenue to B Avenue NW project (estimated cost is $740,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3311510-11 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Infrastructure Removal from Penn Avenue to B Avenue NW project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the WPCF Primary Clarifier Launder Rehabilitation project (estimated cost is $2,946,000) (Jim Flamming). CIP/DID #6150056-02 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the WPCF Primary Clarifier Launder Rehabilitation project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the New Jones Park Restroom Facility project (estimated cost is $275,000) (Steve Krug). CIP/DID #PUR0322-241 a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the New Jones Park Restroom Facility project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Parks Roof Replacements project (estimated cost is $1,700,000) (Jeff Koffron). (Derecho) CIP/DID #PUR0222-230 a. Resolution adopting specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Parks Roof Replacements project.
PUBLIC COMMENT 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 - 34
Report on bids for the Old Orchard 8 Lift Station Improvements project (estimated cost is $410,000) (Ben Worrell). CIP/DID #6550007-02 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $427,936, bond and insurance of Boomerang Corp. for the Old Orchard 8 Lift Station Improvements project.
Report on bids for the Czech Village 12th Avenue SW Detention Basin project (estimated cost is $2,380,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3313520-62 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,873,929, bond and insurance of Boomerang Corp. for the Czech Village 12th Avenue SW Detention Basin project.
Report on bids for the 1st Street SW @ Ingredion Plant Storm Sewer Relocation project (estimated cost is $310,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3313520-64 a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $300,373.25, plus incentive up to $10,000, bond and insurance of Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. for the 1st Street SW @ Ingredion Plant Storm Sewer Relocation project.
Presentation and resolution authorizing the use of $112,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding for two additional social service projects for residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #CD-0074-2021
Presentation and resolution accepting a proposal from JPAC Investments, LLC for the disposition of City-owned property at 710 and 712 O Avenue NW and authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement (Adam Lindenlaub). CIP/DID #DISP-0040-2022
Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2023. CIP/DID #WTR23-01
Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2023. CIP/DID #WPC23-01
Ordinance amending Chapter 72 of the Municipal Code, Stormwater Management, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates for fiscal year 2023. CIP/DID #STRMWTR23-01
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 116 6th Street NE from U-DG, Urban Downtown General District, to P-IN, Public – Institutional District, as requested by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust. CIP/DID #RZNE-032628-2022
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 115 Wright Brothers Boulevard SW from S-RLF, Suburban Residential Low Flex District, to S-RMF with a PUD Overlay, Suburban Residential Medium Flex District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay, as requested by Prairie Land Development. CIP/DID #RZNE-032699-2022
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 8300 Council Street NE from S-RM1, Suburban Residential Medium Single Unit District, and A-AG, Agricultural District, to S-RMF, Suburban Residential Medium Flex District, and S-RLF, Suburban Residential Low Flex District, as requested by Western Homes Independent Living Services. CIP/DID #RZNE-032698-2022
PUBLIC INPUT 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.
City Manager Communications and Discussions
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS